Beaverton Students To Celebrate 'Big Apple Crunch'

From Beaverton School District: In celebration of National Farm to School Month, the Beaverton School District Nutrition Services Department will hold a “Big Apple Crunch” event at three elementary schools to celebrate Oregon’s agriculture, to share a healthy snack together, and to teach students about eating and purchasing local food to help stimulate Oregon’s economy.

Each student and all staff at the schools noted below, will listen for the crunch time announcement and make some noise! They will all bite down on a juicy, locally sourced apple at the same time for a memorable experience.

Participating schools dates and times:

Fir Grove Elementary School, 6300 SW Wilson Ave., Beaverton 97008

• Monday, October 22, 2018
• 8:00 a.m.
• Individual Classrooms (18) total

Nancy Ryles Elementary School, 10250 SW Cormorant Dr., Beaverton 97007

• Tuesday, October 23, 2018
• 2:00 p.m.
• Field or Playground - Inside common area weather permitting

Beaver Acres Elementary School, 2125 SW 170th Ave., Beaverton 97003

• Friday, October 26, 2018
• 2:00 p.m.
• Field, Playground - Cafeteria or other inside common area weather permitting

For more information, please contact Lisa Vincent at 503-356-3969.

About Beaverton School District

The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement and innovative programs. Beaverton is the third largest school district in Oregon with 53 schools, more than 41,000 students and almost 5,000 talented staff.

Beaverton schools are dedicated to providing outstanding, challenging educational opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready. The district enjoys strong community support with parents, citizens, community partners and businesses donating countless volunteer hours and services to help students succeed.

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