Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
WAYNE County
5277 Calhoun
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
Enrollment: 301
Charter School
Success Story Contact:
Laurie Eichstedt
Lunch Coordinator
Phone: 313-581-2229
Email: laurie.eichstedt@leonagroup.com
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Success Story Information:
Reach:
Duration: 1 to 3 months
Costs:
Factors for Success:
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SCHOOL BREAKFAST
SUCCESS STORY
I noticed this year, along with many staff that many children were complaining of being hungry in the morning, falling asleep in class and they had poor classroom participation. Although we provide a before school breakfast program, that wasn't enough because children arrived near bell time and after.
After speaking with the administration and getting materials to back up the benefits of Breakfast in the Classroom the principal finally agreed to put the program in place. Even after a month, we noticed children arriving to school earlier to participate in the program and classroom achievement improving. Test scores are better than last year and we have more alert children in the classroom. We average 170-220 (out of 299 enrolled) breakfast every morning. Some teachers requested low sugar cereals so I made 3 choices available for them: Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and Kix. They seem to be pleased with the selection along with the children. The students also have had the opportunity to vote for their favorite cereal. Also, I am looking in to different alternatives other than cereal for breakfast as well.
Overall, our program is going very well, we have experienced no barriers and I am looking forward to continuing to provide a great breakfast at no cost to the children. That way all children are fed without the worry of paying.
Happy children = happy staff= making everyone's job easier and happier.
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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);Health Education (Health teacher, educator or school health coordinator);Classroom teacher (not PE or Health);School Counselor, Psychologist or Social Worker;Family Involvement (Parent/Guardian);Student (on the team for middle/high school; input for elementary school)
Our Team/Committee met 4 or more times during the past 12 months.
Assessments* Completed: Healthy School Action Tools (HSAT)*
This School Success Story was submitted on 6/2/2009
*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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