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Information about Special Diets and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies
 If
your child is in need of Special Dietary Modifications, please be aware
that signed doctor’s order must be submitted to the school nurse
or the IISD Food Service Department in order for dietary modifications
to be made. A new doctor’s order must be submitted Each School
Year. For more information please call 972.600.6918. Food
Allergies: Although the Irving Independent School District’s cafeterias
do not serve peanut products at any Early Childhood or Elementary
Schools, many of the foods served in our cafeterias are made in
production facilities and commercial food manufacturing plants where
peanut and tree nut products are processed. We cannot guarantee... |
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 Lively
Receives USDA Gold School Award
Lively Elementary School, receives the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Gold School Award From Dr. Janey
Thornton (center left), USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition
& Consumer Services, September 30th. Also pictured are Michael
Rosenberger (left), director of food service, and Dr. Neil Dugger,
interim superintendent. Cafeteria Manager Raquel Perez (royal blue
shirt), and her staff join Patty Notgrass (center right), principal at
Lively Elementary School, as she receives the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Gold School Award From Dr. Janey Thornton (center
left), USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition & Consumer
Services, September 30th. Also pictured are Michael Rosenberger (left),
director of food service, and Dr. Neil Dugger, interim superintendent. |
New Campaign
for Healthy Living
(Texas Department of Agriculture)
Commissioner Staples prepares to launch
new campaign with a call to action for all Texas students. (1)
Obesity among Texas children is a serious problem that
continues to grow in Texas, costing taxpayers and businesses billions of
dollars. (2) Commissioner Staples kicks off National School Lunch Week
giving students a sneak peek of an upcoming video that encourages youth
to eat nutritious foods and exercise. (3) The new video is part of a
larger, statewide campaign Commissioner Staples is launching called
"Texans Bring It!" which promotes the 3E's of Healthy Living -
Education, Exercise and Eating Right. |
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 Meal
Accounts now Accepted at Ala Carte Lines
(Secondary Schools) Thanks to an upgrade in technology
equipment, all Express Lines and cash-only concepts (found in secondary
schools) now accept funds from student meal accounts, including funds
deposited via
ParentOnline. |
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 Soy
Milk Offered as Non-Dairy Milk Substitute
(Early Childhood and Elementary) In
response to a recent policy change by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Irving ISD’s Food Service
Department is modifying its practice of offering substitute
beverages to students who cannot consume fluid cow’s milk.
In accordance with the policy change, the IISD Food Service
Department will offer soy milk as a non-dairy milk substitute
for those students whose documented medical condition does not
allow the consumption of cow’s milk at: (1) breakfast and lunch
at the Early Childhood Schools and (2) breakfast at "Breakfast
in the Classroom" Elementary Schools. |
Lively Named USDA
Gold School
 Lively
Elementary School will receive the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Gold School Award during a special
celebration at 9:30 a.m. September 30 at Lively, located at 1800
Plymouth in Irving. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food,
Nutrition & Consumer Services Dr. Janey Thornton will present
the nation’s highest school nutrition award to Lively Principal
Patty Notgrass and to Michael Rosenberger, Food Service
Department director. Texas Department of Agriculture
administrators, additional USDA representatives, IISD school
board members, and local officials will also be present. |
 Meals
Prices Announced for 2009-2010
Breakfast and lunch prices will remain unchanged for the 2009-10
school year, the IISD Food Service Department announced today. As in
past years, the Irving ISD offers some of the lowest meal prices in the
greater D/FW area, as the table attached clearly illustrates. This
means that students, and their families, will have extremely nutritious
and healthy meals available at bargain prices... |
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Irving ISD Free/Reduced Lunch
Policy
 Irving
Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free
and reduced price meals for children served under the National School
Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program ... The household size and
income criteria identified in the chart will be used to determine
eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits. Children from
households whose income is at or below the levels indicated are eligible
for free or reduced price meals. Foster children who are the legal
responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for
benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they
reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child’s
income... |
Online
Meal Payments
 Manage your child's meal account with ease ...
Irving ISD is proud to offer a safe and secure way for parents to make online
payments for school meals and view student meal account activity from home or
work.
To setup your online
account you will need your student's Irving ISD Student ID Number. |
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 New
Phone, Fax numbers for Food Service
Effective immediately, the new “main” telephone
number for the Food Service Department is 972.600.6900. The new fax
number for the Food Service Department is 972.273.6906. Please visit
the Contact Us section of this
website for telephone numbers of specific staff members. |
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 Food
Service Cuts the Fat!
Within a few weeks, students at Irving ISD elementary schools
may notice a slight difference when they pick up their carton of
milk – no more 2% milk choices! Instead, all milk served at
elementary schools will be either non-fat milk or low-fat 1%
selections. We will still offer both white and chocolate milk
varieties, and possibly other flavors, as well. |
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Silver
School Award Winners Recognized
 The Board of
Trustees recognized the IISD schools awarded Silver School
status by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as
part of the HealthierUS School Challenge…In order receive the
Silver School designation, schools must meet or exceed the
nation’s second-highest standards for student exercise, healthy
meals, and nutrition education. The 11 IISD schools represent
the largest group of schools in a single school district in the
state of Texas to be recognized as Silver School winners at a
single time. |
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 Breakfast
Participation Climbs 17%
Early meal data indicates that the average daily breakfast
participation rate increased 17% in Irving ISD! Data was
examined from April 2008 and September 2008. This means that
several thousand more students in SY08-09 are enjoying healthy
yet low-cost breakfasts every day. Numerous studies indicate
that breakfast is indeed the most important meal, and that
students who start their day with a healthy breakfast perform
better academically and have fewer trips to school nurses, fewer
tardies, and overall improved behavior. |
 www.HealthFinder.Gov/Prevention
The above website is an excellent health
resource. Information includes the top five things you can
do to stay healthy: eat healthy, get active, get screened, quit
smoking, and watch your weight. |
 Good
Grades Start with Good Nutrition
School meals score an "A+"
As Texas children return to the
classroom, we are reminded of our responsibility to encourage
academic excellence, physical fitness and proper nutrition. A
healthy mind and healthy body can lead to a lifetime of rich
rewards. Today's nutritious school-served meals can play a part
in feeding both. The Texas Department of
Agriculture and schools around our great state are working
together to promote healthy eating habits. Parents and
grandparents should really take the time to check out the school
cafeteria. In recent years the menus have vastly improved;
today, school-served meals are convenient, more affordable than
other options and well balanced to provide daily servings of
fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains and protein. With childhood
obesity a nationwide epidemic, these initiatives provide a
much-needed defense against a serious health crisis... (read more) |
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Breakfast Tortilla Wrap
This hearty breakfast sandwich combines fluffy scrambled
eggs, Canadian bacon, hash browns, red bell pepper for
color and a bit of cheese for flair. It makes an easy
meal for busy people on the go.
Ingredients
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Vegetable oil spray
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2 eggs
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1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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4 6-inch corn tortillas
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1 cup frozen fat-free shredded potatoes (about 3 ounces)
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1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
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1/4 cup chopped Canadian bacon (about 1 ounce)
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1 ounce fat-free or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
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Heat oven to 350°F. Heat small nonstick skillet
over medium-low heat. Remove the skillet from
heat; lightly spray with vegetable oil spray
(being careful not to spray near a gas flame).
Return skillet to heat, cook egg substitute and
1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 to 4 minutes until eggs
are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Set
aside.
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Wrap tortillas in foil. Warm in oven for 5
minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir
together the potatoes, peppers, bacon, and
remaining pepper. Heat a medium nonstick skillet
over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat,
lightly spray with vegetable oil spray. Spread
potato mixture evenly over bottom of skillet.
Return skillet to heat, cook 6 to 7 minutes on
one side, until potatoes are light golden-brown.
Using spatula, turn potato mixture, cook 5 to 6
more minutes.
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To assemble, layer ingredients horizontally
across middle of tortilla as follows: 1/4
scrambled eggs, 1/4 potato mixture, 1/4 cheese.
Roll like a jelly roll, starting at the bottom.
Secure each wrap with a toothpick, if desired.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve
immediately.
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Keep breakfast tortillas in an airtight
container, or store individually in plastic
wrap. To reheat, place one or two wraps on a
microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 1 to 1
1/2 minutes.
Nutrients per serving:
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Calories: |
92
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Cholesterol: |
4mg
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Carbohydrates: |
14g
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Total Fat: |
1g
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Protein: |
8g
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Sodium: |
221mg
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Serves:
4
Source
American Heart Association |
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