Breakfast Program
THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP
A healthy breakfast is not only a great way to start the day! A 2012 study of 6000 students by the Toronto District School Board found "numerous benefits" result from eating morning meals, such as:
- improved student behaviour or attitude
- reduced tardiness
- reduced incidence of disciplinary problems
- improved ability to stay on "task"
West Park Elementary continues to provide a morning breakfast program. All students are welcome to partake in the breakfast items offered which may include, but are not limited to: toast and jam, pancakes, french toast, porridge, fruit, eggs, yogurt, cereal, milk, smoothies and more!
Food Donation
Food contributions can be made to our breakfast program at any time.
- strawberry jam without chunks
- margarine / butter
- powdered hot chocolate
- pancake mix (just add water type)
- pancake syrup
- frozen fruit (except papaya)
- any pure fruit juice
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
- quick oats
- any fresh fruit
- plastic spoons
- small styrofoam cups with lids
- large foil roasting pans
Funding
Our breakfast program could not run without the generous donations from our parent and business community. If you or your business would like to make a one-time or a regular series of donations, please contact the school office. There are many creative ways that businesses have supported breakfast program:
- to participate in jeans or casual Friday, employees must bring an item (box of cereal, oatmeal, loaf of bread) or cash to be donated
- employees challenge their employer to meet or beat their donation
- ask each employee to contribute a cash amount or breakfast item at regular staff meetings
- some businesses and individuals simply write a cheque for the tax benefit
