Schools

Underwood "Works It Out"

Underwood Elementary School started Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign last week.

Students and faculty at started the  “Let’s Move it!” campaign last week.  First Lady Michelle Obama announced the "Let’s Move" in-school initiative to ensure that every school provides a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program with a foundation in quality physical education so students will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.

The campaign, held by Underwood Elementary School P.E. Teacher James Psaras, is still in full force.  There was such positive feedback from faculty, students and families that Underwood will continue the daily exercises until the end of the school year. Teachers said they feel the students have more energy and think more clearly when starting off their day  with exercises and a nutritious breakfast.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.