Earlier this week, Falling Creek Elementary Cafeteria Manager Jennifer Meyer-Walker encouraged kids to come out of their shells for Taco Tuesday.

Jennifer Mayer-Walker with a large group of students

During the lunch periods, the students saw a video of Jennifer reading “Taco Falls Apart” by Brenda Miles, an illustrated story to help kids understand their feelings and develop confidence when facing overwhelming anxiety and expectations.

To really get in the spirit, Jennifer donned a taco costume as food services staff treated the students to new taste experiences with cups of Pico de gallo and chips, and a bean and corn salad.

Jennifer Meyer-Walker dressed as a taco, holding a tray of chips and salsa

And of course, they had tacos!

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