Author Archives: debmugford

Rising to the Breakfast Challenge… We are happy to report that Tewksbury has met the Mass Breakfast Challenge from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, by increasing participation for breakfast by 35%!  Research shows that hungry students can’t learn and … Continue reading →

Originally posted on School Meals That Rock:
To all my friends and colleagues in the school nutrition world: AASA, AFHK, AHG, AND, CSPI, CIA, SNA, USDA, agriculture, industry and food advocates of all flavors …  Those who know me professionally…

Does the current school food fight benefit hungry kids and hard-working nutrition professionals?.

Does the current school food fight benefit hungry kids and hard-working nutrition professionals?.

 Congratulations to our Ryan School Smoothie winners!  Students tried it — students liked it — students know healthy! Madison Robillard, Grade 5 1)      1 frozen banana 2)      6-8 frozen strawberries 3)      1 TBSP sunbutter 4)      1 tsp. honey 5)      Vanilla … Continue reading →

Author: Emma, 9th Grade Eating breakfast is a great way to ensure a good day! The nutrients from breakfast will give you energy to learn and do your school work, and has been proven to help improve scores.  When one … Continue reading →

Miranda H., 9TH Grade Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because most kids end up going a long time without eating causing semi starvation.    Eating breakfast will help you stay concentrated during the day and also will … Continue reading →

SCHOOL BREAKFAST LOGO CONTEST Congratulations… OLIVIA SATTERFIELD, North Street Elementary School FANTASTIC!  Check out Olivia’s essay on the benefits of breakfast below: “Breakfast is very important, especially during a school day.  So eat it!  When you eat breakfast it fuels up your … Continue reading →

Breakfast for Lunch, Tuesday, March 4th (Egg Sandwich on WW Croissant, Yogurt, Hash Brown and 100% Juice) Elementary School Logo Contest Winner to be announced Friday, March 7th Ryan School Smoothie Recipe Contest Winner to be announced Friday, March 14th