Ellisville-Area Rockwood Staff Visit White House

Teachers throughout the Rockwood School District visited Washington D.C. this month to be recognized for their efforts incorporating heath and fitness into the classrooom under a nationwide initiative led by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Also in attendance at the Oct. 17 event was Rockwood Director of Child Nutrition Services Carmen Fischer, who has helped facilitate programming related to the Let's Move student health campaign and other fitness initiatives.

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“It’s wonderful to receive support and recognition from the First Lady for our efforts to teach students about proper nutrition and introduce them to healthy foods,” Fischer said in a news release.  “This award highlights Rockwood's attention and commitment toward creating healthy habits in our children."

Last year, 13 Rockwood School District elementary schools were the first to achieve the "Healthier U.S. School Challenge" for participating in the National School Lunch Program and incorporating certain activities and classwork, Rockwood representatives said.

Also in attendnace at the D.C. event was Kristin Davis, district dietician supervisor; Dr. Meg Brooks, Chesterfield Elementary School principal; Karen Kieffer, Wild Horse Elementary School principal; Melissa Messina, Pond Elementary School teacher; and Kim Pearson, Pond Elementary School nurse.

More information about this event is available at the Obama Foodorama official website.