March 2020

District staff marked National School Breakfast Week by sharing some of their healthy—and not so healthy—breakfast favorites through The Beat’s poll.

“My favorite breakfast was at Robert L. Thornton Elementary School,” said one respondent. “They used to serve pancakes and sausage in the mornings upon arrival. Those were the best days. Of course, that was the late ’80s.”

Cinnamon toast and French toast were popular choices for breakfast, especially on weekends when there is a bit more time to enjoy them.

Traditional breakfasts of cereal, bagels, eggs and even tamales were among the popular answers.

“On weekdays, I like a quick microwave oatmeal at my desk. On the weekends, I usually take the time to fry or scramble some eggs and have them with either biscuits or toast and a big glass of milk.”

Many clamored for more fresh fruit to be available in school cafeterias—apples, pears, oranges, bananas—and even yearned for banana day.

“We loved eating bananas with breakfast last year.”

Half Price Books supports literacy not only by offering a wide variety of books, but also by giving educators, schoolteachers and librarians in the community a 10-percent discount on their purchases with an Educator Discount Card.

It’s simple to get one at any Half Price Book store. Just bring your district issued ID to apply for the discount card, which must be renewed every fall. Once you have the card, you can stock up for your classroom and get something for yourself. It’s Half Price Book’s way of saying, “we appreciate you” and what you do as an educator in the community.

The Educator Discount Card will be offered to teachers and librarians (including college/university teaching assistants) or a school or city librarian. Discounts are valid in-store only; not valid online.