The article considers the many contributions of school breakfast programs to children's health and academic achievement and also suggests ways in which greater student and school participation in such programs can be achieved. (CB)

Suggestions are presented for encouraging even "busy" families to attend parent-teacher association and school meetings in such areas as meeting times, recruitment efforts, time commitments, access to meetings, meeting efficiency, and meeting topics. (CB)

Suggestions for planning a successful health fair include determining its focus and audience, planning a variety of activities, making learning booths fun, and planning exciting workshops. (CB)

Describes a Nevada elementary school's yearly Oceans Week program with schoolwide activities and integrated curricula focusing on the ocean. Each grade emphasizes different ocean habitats, and all subject areas support the theme. Hallways are decorated to look like assigned habitat, and PTA volunteers supervise activity stations. (SM)

Through their local parent-teacher associations, parents can sponsor school activities that encourage cultural awareness and promote recognition of the values, standards, and worth of all cultures. School activities, useful curriculum materials, and other education resources on the subject are recommended. (PP)

Trends toward cutting physical education programs in the schools are documented. Children need school programs to teach them the importance of physical fitness and the effectes of lifestyle on health. Parents can help mobilize interest in this area. (PP)

In an increasing number of schools, programs are being designed to instill self discipline in children. Adapted forms of reality therapy, parent effectiveness training, and teacher effectiveness training are used as preventative measures in cooperative ventures by Parent Teacher Associations and school districts. (FG)