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Maryland Meals for Achievement

Learn about the MMFA Classroom Breakfast Program history, benefits, and requirements to ensure student success through proper nutrition and academic improvement. Understand the key roles, guidelines, and responsibilities for successful implementation.

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Maryland Meals for Achievement

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  1. Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program School Staff Training Presented by: Paul R. Rodgers, SNS

  2. Welcome to MMFA! • Every student has an opportunity to eat in the classroom • No student pays to eat • Program supported by State MMFA funds and federal School Breakfast money

  3. MMFA Classroom Breakfast Program • History and Requirements. • Began in Fall 1998 • At least 40% of enrollment approved free or reduced meal benefits in order to apply • Breakfast must be served and eaten in the classroom

  4. MMFA Classroom Breakfast Program • What are the benefits? • Quieter morning • Decreased behavior problems • Increased attention span • Decreased tardiness • Improved attendance • Improved Maryland test scores

  5. Fact • Poor nutrition hampers academic achievement • “Even malnutrition that is too slight for clinical signs affect our students intelligence and academic performance”

  6. FACT • Proper nutrition enhances academic performance

  7. Teachers Play a Vital Role • Help students understand the program • Communicate with School Food & Nutrition staff about the program • Keep track of who receives a reimbursable breakfast

  8. What are we Required to Offer? • USDA requires us to offer four “components” for breakfast, including: • Two servings of bread or two servings of protein or one serving of each (entrée/two components) • milk, (one component) • fruit, vegetable, or juice, (one component)

  9. How many components must a student take to receive a check mark? The entrée (2 components) and At least one other item (1 component)

  10. Recording which Students take a Reimbursable Breakfast • An up-to-date roster is delivered to the classroom each morning • A classroom adult must check off the name of each student who takes a reimbursable breakfast • Let’s review the Student Roster together

  11. Classroom Roster MMFA Classroom Breakfast Accountability Form Place Checkmark Student Names Day of the Week Name

  12. A Common Non-compliance Concern • Students checking off breakfasts on the roster. Only ADULTS may mark the classroom roster form.

  13. A Common Non-compliance Concern • Incomplete breakfasts checked off A carton of milk alone does not equal a breakfast.

  14. Why is all this Counting Necessary? • State & federal reimbursement is tied to accurate reporting by category (free, reduced-price, paid) • Paid = $1.06 • Reduced = $1.76 • Free = $1.76 • Without State & federal funds, MMFA could not continue

  15. Keys to Success • Help students learn what makes up a reimbursable breakfast and remind them frequently • Make sure your classroom’s roster is accurate (check marks where there should be check marks) • Ask your Food and Nutrition Services Manager for support

  16. Manager Contact Information • Terry Sheaffer – Food & Nutrition Mgr. • 410-996-5013 • tsheaffer@ccps.org • Kitchen Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

  17. Putting it all in Perspective • Rules regarding reimbursable breakfasts - ensure that students get a balanced, nutritious meal which helps prepare them to learn • Rules requiring accurate counts: • Assure funding is received for all breakfast served • Protect the program from fraud

  18. Putting it all in Perspective • Your efforts to assure this program succeeds will benefit your students today and tomorrow

  19. Other Important Topics • Share Table • A place designated for students to place items they select but decide not to eat • Available only to breakfast participants • Items to be returned to Kitchen • Two categories • Breakfast items not selected • Share table leftovers

  20. Other Important Topics • Distribution and Pick Up • Breakfast bags delivered to classroom daily • Designate a delivery location • F & N staff will pick up bags around 9:10 • Inside or outside of classroom ? • Never on the floor

  21. Other Important Topics • Trash Collection • Breakfast trash cans • Inside or outside • What should I do if I don’t have enough food or milk? • Get additional from the kitchen • Do not borrow or lend to another classroom

  22. Other Important Topics • Nutrition Content of Foods • www.Schoolmenu.com

  23. QUESTIONS ?

  24. Thank You! Have A Great School Year!!!

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