HISD Elementary Schools to Celebrate Grandparents with a Special Lunch

Over 80 elementary schools participating

What:    Dozens of HISD elementary schools across the city will celebrate National Grandparents’ Day on Tuesday with a special lunch hosted by HISD Food Services to recognize the important role that grandparents and their peers play in the lives of students and the community.

The students sent their grandparents an invitation to attend lunch at their school and will be presenting them with a special gift they created in class.  Each grandparent will also receive a certificate of appreciation for attending this special day.  Last year nearly 7,000 grandparents participated.

Media is invited to attend the lunch at Gregory Lincoln and Oak Forest elementary schools at 10:30 a.m. for video and interviews.

Who:     HISD elementary school students and their grandparents

When:   Tuesday, September 10; 10:30 a.m.

Where:  Gregory Lincoln Elementary, 1101 Taft; Oak Forest Elementary, 1401 West 43rd