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Houston Area McDonald's Offer Free Breakfasts For STAAR Testers

McDonald's will offer students and teachers a free breakfast on Tuesday, April 9. Students in 3rd thru 8th grade are eligible.

Students in 3rd thru 8th grade, and their teachers, can receive a free McDonald's Breakfast ahead of the STAAR test.
Students in 3rd thru 8th grade, and their teachers, can receive a free McDonald's Breakfast ahead of the STAAR test. (McDonald's Houston)

HOUSTON — The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test happens next week and Houston area McDonald's restaurants want to make sure students get a good start with breakfast.

On Tuesday, April 9, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR test, and their teachers.

Children in third through eighth grade are invited to visit a participating Houston area McDonald’s restaurant with a parent or legal aged guardian to receive a free breakfast that includes:

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  • Choice of: Egg White Delight McMuffin or Fruit and Maple Oatmeal
  • Choice of: 1% Low Fat Milk or Apple Juice
  • Apple Slices

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it’s essential on testing days” said Carla Moore, President of the Greater Houston McDonald’s owner/operators. “We are proud to offer a nutritious breakfast to both teachers and students to ensure everyone is ready to do their best during STAAR testing.”

Houston Area McDonald’s restaurants are also offering the same free breakfast to teachers grades three through eight with a valid school I.D. No coupon necessary. Limit one breakfast per student or teacher only. Dine-in only. Student must be present and accompanied by a parent or legal aged guardian.

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