Elementary students in the Allentown School District are now provided with more breakfast options to get through them.
The Allentown School District announced recently a revised and expanded menu that provides more options for the 8,000 elementary students the opportunity to receive a meal.
The issue arose from many ASD schools having small cafeterias that was limiting for all students to have a morning meal before class started.
The expanded menu will include:
Grab and go bags
Breakfast delivery into classrooms for every child
A "Second chance breakfast" for students who are late for school
Each meal will include:
Fresh Fruit
Juice
Whole Grain Items
Yogurt
Studies state that a balanced breakfast can boost students’ performance in schools, with improvements to attendance, lateness, discipline and academics.
ASD also states eating a daily balanced breakfast could save families money and time, which will result in improved overall student health and fewer visits to the nurses’ office.
According to the ASD website, 89.1% of district families are denoted as low income, and 100% receive free/reduced lunch.
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