March is one of my favorite months of the year for a number of reasons. First, it’s usually the ushering in of spring, warmer weather and longer days. Second, for many school districts March means spring break and a much-needed reset for educators. Lastly, March 2-6 is National School Breakfast Week, a time when our public schools’ unsung heroes (like the school food service professionals or custodial service professionals) get recognition for their hard work and service. This week, we are honoring all school staff that make school breakfast and programs like breakfast in the classroom possible.
We’re also launching a new video today featuring educators at Francis Elementary School in Richmond, VA. These individuals work tirelessly for their students and we are proud to feature them in a short video for National School Breakfast Week. From March 2 to 6, we will also be promoting the benefits of school breakfast all week long. This means that you can enjoy a week’s worth of blogs from our partners, fun facts, images, and resources on NEA HIN’s School Breakfast Week website. Here are some easy tips to help you maximize your school breakfast fun with us:
- Follow NEA HIN on social media: Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitterto get important information on the importance of breakfast and ways to increase student participation through programs like breakfast in the classroom. Don’t forget to use our hash tag #NSBW15
- Share our Breakfast Videos: NEA HIN is releasing three new videos featuring National Education Association Secretary-Treasurer Princess Moss at Francis Elementary School in Richmond, VA.
- Download our list of favorite books to read over breakfast: We believe that reading and breakfast go hand-in-hand. Share our list of books with a school or student!
- Sign up for NEA HIN’s newsletter: Get more information about NEA HIN’s breakfast program and partnership with Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom at www.neahin.org.
Whether you’re an educator, paraprofessional, bus driver, parent, principal, or food service director you are making a difference in ensuring every student starts their day with a full stomach. NEA HIN thanks you for your service! Please let us know your plans for National School Breakfast Week and we look forward to hearing from you.