Food Services Article - Irving ISD

Food Service Promotes Good Nutrition
at Elementary Block Parties

Brown and T.J. Lee elementary schools both held their annual block parties in September of 2007. These block parties serve to offer a fun, safe evening for students and parents alike at their neighborhood schools, and help to forge and strengthen community ties.

In the picture to the right, Food Service Department employees participate at the Brown elementary school Block Party, serving good nutrition by handing out chilled slices of fresh Texas watermelon. More than 1,000 children and adults attended Brown’s block party on September 27^th, and a fun time was had by all. Music and various booths provided plenty of entertainment options for visitors.

A week earlier, on September 20^th, T.J. Lee elementary school had their annual block party. Having just been awarded the nation’s highest school nutrition award, T.J. Lee and the Food Service Department partnered up once again to put the students first.

A contingent of cafeteria and central office employees distributed chilled Texas watermelon slices and fun handouts that promoted good health and nutrition. More than 1,000 people attended T.J. Lee’s block party, and students and parents alike enjoyed the free food, music, dancing, and entertainment. What a great way to build community spirit and bonds!

The Food Service Department was honored to be invited to participate in the 2007 block parties by the outstanding administrators at T.J. Lee and Brown elementary schools. In September 2008, we hope to make it three consecutive years of celebrating block parties at both of these wonderful schools.