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Michelle Obama to visit Va. school

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 4:15 AM ET

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Pupils at Hollin Meadows Elementary School will get to show off the school's extensive outdoor garden to First Lady Michelle Obama.

Mrs. Obama and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit the school Wednesday morning to highlight the Obama administration's Healthier U.S. Schools initiative.

The initiative was established to honor schools that are creating healthier school environments by promoting good nutrition and physical activity.

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