FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- Just as Santa Claus knows who is being good or bad, he's also aware of who is turning in homework assignments. Students better keep that in mind when attending the third annual Breakfast with Santa scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 8) at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School.

"I always like to do fun events," Fairview Park City Schools Food Service Director Diana Hill said. "Considering we serve breakfast at the school, I thought it would be kind of neat for parents to see the good food. The Breakfast with Santa menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, English muffins, French toast, mini yogurt cups with fruit and coffee, juice and milk.

"After they're done eating, we'll put on 'Here Comes Santa Claus.' That's when Santa comes in ringing his bells before going up on the stage to sit on a nice, big, red chair. Kids go up there and parents can take pictures. It's a nice little event and get-together with the community," Hill said.

While previous Breakfast with Santa events had live music, Hill said booking student-based acts from the Fairview Park City Schools is tough due to conflicts during the holiday season. The affair will include holiday crafts and coloring books.

Recent attendance has been in the 50-person range, with the Gilles Sweet Elementary cafeteria boasting a capacity of roughly 80 attendees.

Hill, who this year will be wearing a festive holiday Christmas dress, said she's always on the lookout to add other attractions to Breakfast with Santa. However, as long as the North Pole resident is always on the guest list, the kids are happy.

"I'd be interested in getting some reindeer if anyone has a farm," Hill said. "I'm always hoping to add different things to make the event bigger and better."

Speaking of being bigger, perhaps Hill should offer Santa Claus some dietary tips during his upcoming visit.

"That's a good idea," Hill laughed. "Like, lay off the cookies and the sugar."

To make sure the breakfast isn't overcrowded, parents must pre-register by today (Dec. 3). Walk-in registrations are not allowed.

The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Checks or money orders (cash is not accepted) should be made payable to the Fairview Park City School District. For more information, call 440-356-3525, extension 4120.