School Breakfast Week Recognized at the Capitol

National School Breakfast week was March 6 – 10 and a couple of Rousseau Elementary School students and staff members were at the state capitol building for a special proclamation signed by Lt. Governor Mike Foley.

Rebecca Coatney, Cafeteria Manager at Rousseau has these words to share at the ceremony:

“Lt. Governor Foley, distinguished guests and visitors. I am Rebecca Coatney the Food Service Manager at Rousseau Elementary here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Thank you for signing this proclamation declaring the week of March 6-10 as National School Breakfast Week. It is a proven fact that school meals improve learning environments. Research has shown that when students eat breakfast they are more engaged, less disruptive and better learners. In Lincoln, as in many other communities, school meals may be the only access some of our students have to a complete nutritious meal and I am proud to say here in Lincoln Public Schools breakfast is available at all of our sites.”