Celebrating Lunch Staff Appreciation

The transcript describes the author's encounter with his old lunch lady, which inspired him to create the Lunch Lady graphic novel series. The series was well-received by children and lunch staff, leading to the creation of School Lunch Hero Day to honor lunch staff. The transcript highlights stories of heroism by lunch staff and emphasizes the importance of recognizing their contributions.

What event led the narrator to return to his old elementary school?

• He wanted to visit his childhood friends.

• His first children's book was published.

• He became a teacher at the school.

• He was invited to a school reunion.

Who did the narrator mistake him for when he met Jeannie?

• His father

• His cousin

• His brother

• His uncle

What is the main theme of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series?

• A lunch lady who opens a restaurant

• A lunch lady who travels the world

• A lunch lady who writes a cookbook

• A lunch lady who becomes a superhero

How did children respond to the Lunch Lady series?

• They disliked it.

• They criticized it.

• They ignored it.

• They sent letters and artwork.

What special day was created to honor lunch staff?

• School Lunch Hero Day

• Lunch Lady Celebration Day

• School Lunch Appreciation Day

• National Lunch Staff Day

What did the lunch ladies in Kentucky do to help students during the summer?

• Created a mobile feeding unit

• Opened a summer school

• Started a cooking class

• Organized a food drive

What creative projects did kids make for their lunch staff?

• Lunch recipes

• Paintings of the cafeteria

• Thank you pizzas and comics

• Handmade aprons

What did one lunch lady say she realized after School Lunch Hero Day?

• Her work was important.

• She was unnoticed.

• Her job was unimportant.

• She wanted to retire.

What is the narrator's message about expressing gratitude?

• It is unnecessary.

• It should be avoided.

• It can change lives.

• It is overrated.

What does the narrator hope people will do for their lunch staff?

• Ignore them

• Say thank you

• Complain about them

• Wait for a special day