![]() Hungry children have lower math scores and are more likely to have to repeat a grade.Ĭhildren experiencing hunger are more likely to be hyperactive, absent and tardy, in addition to having behavioral and attention problems more often than other children.Ĭhildren with hunger are more likely to have repeated a grade, received special education services, or received mental health counseling than low-income children who do not experience hunger.īreakfast plays a significant role in shaping the learning environment.Įating breakfast at school helps children perform better. Studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Pediatrics, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry document the negative effects of hunger on children’s academic performance and behavior in school. Missing meals and experiencing hunger impair children’s development and achievement. In 2014, more than 48 million Americans lived in households that struggled against hunger in 2014, including 15.3 million children. Many Americans experience hunger and food insecurity. To commemorate the event, the Governor’s Poclamation recognizing March 4-8 as Idaho School Breakfast Week will be read and presented by Boise School District Superintendent Dr. Don Coberly. The event will showcase the value of the BIC program to students and allow local news media representatives the opportunities to videotape students and Food Service staff involved in the program. Visuals include breakfast being served to Frank Church High School students and interview opportunities with students and staff. ![]() Salt Creek Ct., Boise, ID 83709 a special event featuring students participating in Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) will be held. On Thursday, Maat Fairmont Junior High, 2121 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704, there will be school breakfast raffles and the Governor’s Proclamation will be read over the school’s public address system by the ‘voice of BSU Football’ Bill Kloppenburg and presented to the school nutrition staff. Here is the link to the news article published on March 6th: ![]() Linda Clark read the official Governor’s Proclamation that was received by Chris Duggar, Kitchen Manager and Student Council Rep., Santiago. The jazz band serenaded us and the cheer leaders brought school spirit. Their National School Breakfast Week celebration was phenomenal! Students from AVID, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and the Pay It Forward Club helped distribute raffle tickets to all those participating in breakfast. ![]() At South Junior High School Grab and Go Breakfast is a hit. ![]()
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