Breakfast Basics - Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB)

Dear Parent,
Your child recently participated in a Breakfast Basics lesson to learn
about the importance of breakfast both for health and classroom
achievement.
A healthy breakfast whether at home or at school, is an essential part
of being prepared to learn. Today’s fast-paced lifestyles sometimes
prevent children from sitting down to a balanced breakfast before
heading off to school. If that’s the case in your house, give school
breakfast a try!
Our school breakfast provides a convenient and nutritious morning
meal that meets one-fourth of children’s daily needs for calories and
key nutrients, including calcium.
It also receives high marks for helping children to be more alert,
focused and ready to tackle the day. Studies consistently show that
school breakfast:
• Helps students score higher on tests and improves grades
• Makes it easier for students to pay attention in class
• Decreases disruptive behavior and visits to the nurse
• Decreases tardiness and absenteeism
We invite you and your child to join us for breakfast anytime!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our school foodservice
department. We look forward to working together, to help your child
start their day ready to learn.
Sincerely,
©2006 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board