March 12, 2013 – On March 4-8, 2013, SNA members across the country recognized National School Breakfast Week. The 2013 theme, “Be a Star with School Breakfast” helped students understand how eating a healthy breakfast at school helps theme shine like their favorite stars. The campaign was created by SNA with the generous support of Kellogg’s Food Away from Home.

Check out a quick sample of some of the NSBW 2013 media coverage:
CBS Atlanta – Gwinnett County Schools
The Charlotte Observer – Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools
La Porte County Life – Michigan City Schools
ForsythNews.com – Forsyth County Schools
Examiner.com – Fulton County Schools
Rockdale Citizen – Rockdale County Schools

Remember, NSBW may be over, but there’s still time to send in your student’s “Whose Your School Breakfast Star?” Writing Contest entries. The deadline is March 31, 2013. To download the entry forms, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw. Please send entries to:

NSBW Writing Contest
School Nutrition Association
120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300
National Harbor, MD 20745

Send in Your “Be a Star with School breakfast” Photos!
Did you recognize NSBW in your district? SNA would appreciate a brief report of your activities and photos. Your promotion may be featured in the pages of the next NSBW review! Please send your NSBW photos and celebration stories to snmagazine@schoolnutrition.org or:

NSBW Wrap-Up
School Nutrition Association
120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300
National Harbor, MD 20745

Thank you for your continued hard work, creative efforts and overall dedication especially during National School Breakfast Week 2013!

SNA members at Florence City Schools in Alabama embraced the “Be a Star” theme!

“Who Dey,” the mascot of the Cincinnati Bengals, visited Cincinnati Public Schools in Ohio during breakfast to encourage healthy eating habits


“Be a Star” banner at Indian River County Schools in Florida