First Lady Honors Patchogue's LI Head Start

The Patchogue-based Long Island Head Start organization received an honorable mention from Michelle Obama in the "Let's Move -- Communities on the Move" competition, reports Newsday.

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The nonprofit submitted a video showing students in its Bay Shore program learning yoga, planting vegetables and eating healthy meals together, reports the story.

Carol Burnett, Head Start's community outreach and recruitment coordinator, told Newsday that the honorable mention excited the program's children, parents and staff.

More information on the award and the submission video can be found on Newsday (Subscription).

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