The “Breakfast for Champions” event was held at Carolyn A. Clark Elementary on March 31, 2011 to honor those students who demonstrate their commitment to fueling up on a nutritious and balanced breakfast every day. The event was  co-sponsored by the Dairy Council of California and the San Francisco 49er’s, as a part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The Fuel Up to Play 60, developed by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, is designed to encourage students to fuel up with healthy food and to play at least 60 minutes a day.

In the beginning of March, students at Clark Elementary School were invited to participate in a school-wide poster contest that asked students to creatively draw why it’s important to eat a balanced and nutritious breakfast every day.

Students who submitted a poster were given a ticket to enter the “Breakfast for Champions” event before school on March 31st. At the event students were treated to a balanced breakfast of yogurt parfaits. All of the breakfast ingredients were donated by Carolyn A. Clark’s PTA, General Mills, Evergreen Child Nutrition Services and Dairy Council of California.  Once students finished their breakfast, they participated in other fun activities that promoted the importance of eating healthy and being active.

Students were also thrilled by the appearance of San Francisco 49er’s mascot, Sourdough Sam at the event. Sourdough Sam challenged students in a game of freeze dance and entertained those who took Milk Mustache pictures with him.

Winners of the poster contest were also announced for each grade level at the end of the event. Winners had their picture taken with Sourdough Sam with their prize.

The “Breakfast for Champions” event was a huge success; I especially enjoyed seeing the students have the opportunity to eat a healthy breakfast before school and the fun they had doing the activities. It was such an honor to work with Bernadette Marcias and the Child Nutrition Service staff. Their passion for educating students about making healthy choices is contagious.

Leslie Fondacabe

Territory Manager