Thursday, February 27, 2014

Kilmer Student and Kilmer's PTA President Speak at the White House

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled a new wellness proposal targeted at school-aged children.

Sam Hammermaster, 8th grader at Kilmer Middle School, was asked to speak at this media event at the White House regarding healthy fitness and nutrition changes that are happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Sam's mother, Kilmer PTA President and Executive Director of Real Food For Kids which advocates for healthy school means, has been working to impact wellness within the school system.

This was an incredible opportunity for the the Hammermaster team and a moment that made the whole Kilmer community proud!

More info on the First Lady's initiative is available from Edweek.com.

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