Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School
MONTAGUE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MUSKEGON County
4700 Stanton Boulevard
Montague, Michigan 49437-1036
Enrollment: 314
Public School
Success Story Contact:
Dan Gorman
Food Service DIrector
Phone: 231-894-2661
Email: dgorman@montague.k12.mi.us
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Success Story Information:
Reach:
Duration: 1 to 3 months
Costs: - Materials/supplies
- $100 or less
Factors for Success:
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SCHOOL BREAKFAST
SUCCESS STORY
In December of 2008 the number of students participating in the breakfast program had dropped to record low numbers. Buses were running a little later because of weather and students did not have time for breakfast. The number of student breakfasts dropped below 20 per day.
A decision was made to implement a grab and go breakfast option. Students could either take breakfast in the cafeteria or if they were running late they could get a sack breakfast and take it to the classroom.
This decision turned out to be a win for the classroom, the cafeteria, and the student. The classroom won because students who arrived late would still be in class on time instead of finishing breakfast in the cafeteria. The cafeteria won because breakfast counts went up to 75 per day. The students won because they received a healthy meal to start their day and they didn't have the stress that comes with the possibility of not making it to school on time.
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Other Relevant School Information
Our Coordinated School Health Team/Committee has the following active members: School Administration (Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent);Nutrition Services (Food Service Director or Manager);Physical Education (PE teacher);Student (on the team for middle/high school; input for elementary school);Community Involvement (Health Department, MSU Extension, Heart Association, Cancer Society, Asthma or Tobacco or Other Health Coalition, Safe and Drug-Free School Coordinator, Law Enforcement Representative)
Our Team/Committee met 2 to 3 times during the past 12 months.
Assessments* Completed: Healthy School Action Tools (HSAT)*
This School Success Story was submitted on 3/31/2009
*Since 2004, The Healthy School Action Tool Assessment is Michigan’s preferred assessment tool that is a combination of the School Health Index and Changing the Scene.
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