Come for breakfast at the DVES Café

WESTFALL — Students at Delaware Valley Elementary School are enjoying spending time together over breakfast this year. A breakfast program was implemented district-wide as part of the outcome of a Health Committee which studied various ways to help students stay as healthy and fit as possible. One recommendation was to offer a breakfast program throughout all of the schools in the district, a goal that has been met as of the start of this school year. Principal Sonya K. Cole, who has long supported offering a breakfast program in the school, said she is thrilled to see it in operation and to see students enjoying this healthy time together. It gives children who might be in a hurry in the morning, or not hungry when they first wake up, a chance to have breakfast once they arrive at school. Some of the students also said they chose to be part of the program just to spend time with their friends. All students have to do to be part of this self-contained breakfast program is show up with the appropriate funds to pay for their meal. The cost is $1.25, unless a student qualifies for a free or reduced ($.30) meal. Included in each meal are cereal, juice, milk and an additional nutritious snack. The program runs through DVE-News/TV, which is also broadcast in the cafeteria. Students must be in their classrooms by 9:20 a.m. So far the program has been a hit at Delaware Valley Elementary School. Not only are students enjoying a healthy, affordable and filling breakfast, but also a little extra time spent with their friends.