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School Day Includes Obamas-Teacher Conference

President makes surprise visit to Malia's, Sasha's classrooms

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(Newser) – Third- and sixth-grade teachers at the private Sidwell Friends School knew Michelle Obama planned to attend today's scheduled parent-teacher conferences, but they weren't warned to expect her companion: President Obama. The first couple's trip to Sasha's Bethesda, Md., school and Malia's Washington classroom was low-key, for a presidential motorcade—the executive limo traveled without flashing lights and stopped at traffic signals, the Christian Science Monitor reports.

The president then stayed with the elementary-school theme, visiting with third- and fourth-graders in another Maryland suburb. He asked the kids what they were reading, and when one said Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Book Critic in Chief responded, "Sasha and Malia loved that. They think it is hilarious."

President Obama chats up third- and fourth-grade students today at Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md.
President Obama chats up third- and fourth-grade students today at Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
President Barack Obama talks to third and fourth grade students at Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.
President Barack Obama talks to third and fourth grade students at Viers Mill Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Malia Obama, first dog Bo, and Sasha Obama wait for President Obama to arrive on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 15, 2009.
Malia Obama, first dog Bo, and Sasha Obama wait for President Obama to arrive on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Michelle Obama, center, walks her daughter Sasha, 7, to her first day at the Lower School Campus of Sidwell Friends in Bethesda, Md., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009.
Michelle Obama, center, walks her daughter Sasha, 7, to her first day at the Lower School Campus of Sidwell Friends in Bethesda, Md., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Obama, Sasha Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama cross Pennsylvania Avenue after attending St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, Oct. 11, 2009.
President Obama, Sasha Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama cross Pennsylvania Avenue after attending St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, Oct. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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kyleleitch
Oct 19, 09 6:03 PM CDT
It's good to see that with all his other responsibilities, he's still taking an active role in his family's / daughters' lives. Reply
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JRittelmeyer
Oct 19, 09 6:30 PM CDT
Like zomg indoctrination!!!1!!1111! Reply
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Fondue
Oct 19, 09 9:49 PM CDT
That's LOL, J. As long as he didn't speak to any of the kids it'll be ok.
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BleeBloo
Oct 20, 09 10:32 AM CDT
Look at that picture, Fondue! He's not only speaking to kids, he's TOUCHING them! Some of his socialism might rub off on that sweet little boy! WHAT EVER SHALL WE DO TO STOP THIS?
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cornelison
Oct 19, 09 7:37 PM CDT
My parents were never interested in the PTA or even my homework. Family bonds can only grow stronger when parents take an interest in their children's education. Reply
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