School Nutrition Association and National Dairy Council Partnership: Fuel Up to Play 60 Breakfast Plays

Increasing breakfast participation is an important aspect of school breakfast, and one that we are frequently asked to address here at Beyond Breakfast. If you are looking for ways to increase breakfast participation at your school, we invite you to try these new “Fuel Up to Play 60 Breakfast Plays,” which are brought to you…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Application Deadline: June 4, 2013

With the end of the school year just around the corner, filling out one more application for funding may seem impossible—especially if the deadline is Tuesday, June 4! But we don’t want you to miss the opportunity to apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 funds. Schools enrolled in FUTP60 are eligible to receive up…

April Roundup: School Breakfast Resources and Funding Opportunities

Funding and resources—these are two things we get the most questions about on Facebook, Twitter, and in our comments section here on the blog. We are always on the lookout for resource opportunities to share with you, and we have quite a list compiled for April! Don’t forget to apply for the Winston Industries Equipment…

Highlights from NDC’s #WellnessImpact Twitter Chat on March 28, 2013

March was National Nutrition Month, and as part of that celebration the National Dairy Council hosted a #WellnessImpact Twitter chat on March 28. You can read a full transcript of the chat here; the discussion centered on the recently-released Wellness Impact Report from National Dairy Council, which includes sections on: Prerequisites to Learning: Healthy Students…

National Nutrition Month Wellness Impact Twitter Chat March 28, 2013—Join Us!

If you follow Beyond Breakfast and the School Nutrition Foundation on Facebook and Twitter, you may have seen us post a link earlier this month to the National Dairy Council’s Wellness Impact Report. “The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Success through Healthy School Environments” is a comprehensive, 39-page report that discusses the “learning connection” that exists…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Issues New Challenge: Activity Scavenger Hunt to the “Photo Finish”

You guys know how much we love the Fuel Up to Play 60 program and their challenges. We are excited to announce that they just released their latest challenge: The Activity Scavenger Hunt! This new challenge appeals to our “inner detective” so hopefully your students are ready to do some sleuthing and find ways to…

Breakfast for Success! Dallas ISD Expands Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Districtwide

When the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom pilot program began in school year 2010-11, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas, TX) was one of the original districts to sign on and begin serving children breakfast-in-the-classroom. In August 2011 we sat down with Dallas ISD Executive Food Service Director of Child and Nutrition Services Dora Rivas…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Announces Student Ambassador Draft, Joins Twitter

A key aspect of Fuel Up to Play 60 is their Student Ambassador Program (SAP). When students take charge and lead, their peers will follow! Student Ambassadors learn and reinforce leadership skills and engage their classmates, inspiring them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The deadline to apply to become a State Representative and National Student…

Fuel up to Play 60 Funds: January 15, 2013, Application Deadline

We know this is a busy time of year, with the holidays and school break just around the corner, but we don’t want you to miss your next opportunity to receive funding through Fuel Up to Play 60! The deadline to apply for funds is January 15, 2013. Schools that are enrolled in FUTP60 are…

Beyond Breakfast Wants to Tell Your Fuel Up to Play 60 Story!

Is your school a Fuel Up to Play 60 school? Do you have a great story to share about your school’s participation in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program? If you are a school foodservice staff member, a teacher, or an administrator whose school is working to improve the lives of students through healthier…