School meals are a great idea however, at least for the schools in my area, the breakfasts are very heavy on carbs...a bagel and cereal....a danish and cereal....you get the idea. Not only isn't it balanced, that kind of combination is a recipe for a sluggish kid. Still, it is better than not having breakfast at all.

I am currently working in a first grade classroom with under 20 children...there are at least 4 children who get themselves up and on the bus without the help of an adult. If it weren't for school breakfasts and lunches, they wouldn't be having anything to eat.

Michelle