News Briefs

As part of National Volunteer Month, we are recognizing those who do great work in helping out at different schools within the district. Here is a letter Daisy Perez, a student at Stockard Middle School, wrote to Ms. Estrada, a volunteer at the school.

Serving tasty, nutritious meals to more than 150,000 students each day is no easy feat. Every school day, the district’s Food & Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) team is responsible for providing 46,000 breakfasts, 120,000 lunches, and 10,000 after-school snacks at more than 215 school sites—a gargantuan task by any standard. Dallas ISD boasts an award-winning food service team that has received state and national recognition for its innovative approach to child nutrition. The vanguard of the FCNS staff are the cafeteria workers—those who personally greet and serve students, and occasionally cajole them to eat their veggies along with the more coveted menu items…

Premiere music ensembles from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts are performing this week as part of The Grand Concert. The concerts happening April 21–22 will feature a variety of music styles. The lineup is: April 21: Meistersingers, Opera Ensemble, Piano, Symphony Orchestra, BTWHSPVA Jazz Singers, Pop Ensemble, R&B Ensemble April 22: Wind Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Varsity Girls Choir, Junior Varsity Orchestra, Varsity Orchestra, Varsity Mixed Choir, Mariachi Pegasus, Latin American Ensemble, Jazz Combo I, Midi Ensemble The event is being held at the high school located at 2501 Flora St. Tickets to the concerts are $10.

On Tuesday, April 21, McDonald’s is offering a free breakfast for students in grades 3–8 who are taking the STAAR exam. The students can choose either a fruit and maple oatmeal or Egg White Delight McMuffin Sandwich. The meal comes with apple juice or milk and apple slices. Here are the details: The promotion goes from 5:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Student(s) must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian This is an in-restaurant promotion only; any drive-thru customers will be asked to visit the restaurant’s lobby for this promotion No coupon required Teachers who show a valid school ID will also…