JESSIE Tonight May 16th Episode Features First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrating Military Families

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA GUEST STARS IN AN EPISODE OF "JESSIE" 

THAT CELEBRATES MILITARY FAMILIES, 

PREMIERING FRIDAY, MAY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

First Lady Michelle Obama guest stars in "Jessie," the hit comedy series for kids and tweens, in a storyline that raises awareness about the service, sacrifice and needs of military families. The episode, part of Disney's long legacy of support for the U.S. Armed Services and the White House's Joining Forces initiative, premieres tonight, FRIDAY, MAY 16 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. A Public Service Announcement also featuring Mrs. Obama accompanies the episode.

The series follows 22 year-old Jessie Prescott who, after spending her childhood on military bases, is now a New York City nanny to four high-spirited children – Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri (three of whom were adopted from different parts of the world) – and their giant pet lizard, Mrs. Kipling.

In the episode, "From the White House to Our House," Jessie and Zuri set out to host a birthday party for Taylor, a new friend who's sorely missing her mother, a deployed member of the military. When Taylor decides she'd rather not celebrate anything without her mother, Zuri enlists the help of Mrs. Obama.

Starring in the episode are Debby Ryan as Jessie, Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram, Peyton List as Emma, Karan Brar as Ravi, Cameron Boyce as Luke and Skai Jackson as Zuri.  Guest starring in the episode are Kyla-Drew Simmons as Taylor Harris, Yvette Saunders as Sargent Harris, Vernee Watson-Johnson as Mrs. Harris and Lauren Pritchard as Coach Penny

Last year, First Lady Michelle Obama was a keynote speaker at Disney's Veterans Institute, an event which leveraged the success of Disney's

Photos Preview: JESSIE May 16th Episode Features First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrating Military Families

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA GUEST STARS IN AN EPISODE OF "JESSIE" 

THAT CELEBRATES MILITARY FAMILIES, 

PREMIERING FRIDAY, MAY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

First Lady Michelle Obama guest stars in "Jessie," the hit comedy series for kids and tweens, in a storyline that raises awareness about the service, sacrifice and needs of military families. The episode, part of Disney's long legacy of support for the U.S. Armed Services and the White House's Joining Forces initiative, premieres FRIDAY, MAY 16 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. A Public Service Announcement also featuring Mrs. Obama accompanies the episode.

The series follows 22 year-old Jessie Prescott who, after spending her childhood on military bases, is now a New York City nanny to four high-spirited children – Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri (three of whom were adopted from different parts of the world) – and their giant pet lizard, Mrs. Kipling.

In the episode, "From the White House to Our House," Jessie and Zuri set out to host a birthday party for Taylor, a new friend who's sorely missing her mother, a deployed member of the military. When Taylor decides she'd rather not celebrate anything without her mother, Zuri enlists the help of Mrs. Obama.

Starring in the episode are Debby Ryan as Jessie, Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram, Peyton List as Emma, Karan Brar as Ravi, Cameron Boyce as Luke and Skai Jackson as Zuri.  Guest starring in the episode are Kyla-Drew Simmons as Taylor Harris, Yvette Saunders as Sargent Harris, Vernee Watson-Johnson as Mrs. Harris and Lauren Pritchard as Coach Penny

Last year, First Lady Michelle Obama was a keynote speaker at Disney's Veterans Institute, an event which leveraged the success of Disney's

White House Schedule - March 24, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia and Sasha visit the Great Wall of China on March 23, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

In the morning, the President will arrive in The Netherlands.

Later in the morning, the President will visit the Rijksmuseum where he will receive a tour and then hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands. After the bilateral meeting, the President and Prime Minister will deliver statements.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China.

Later in the afternoon, the President will arrive at the World Forum at The Hague to participate in the Nuclear Security Summit.

The President will then attend the opening session of the Nuclear Security Summit.

Afterward, the President will participate in a plenary discussion as well as a scenario-based policy discussion at the Nuclear Security Summit.

In the evening, the President will attend a G-7 leaders meeting on the situation in Ukraine at Catshuis, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

At night, the President will visit the Dutch Royal Palace where he will participate in a reception and family photo before attending a working dinner with King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands.

The President will remain overnight in The Netherlands.

4:00 AM	The President arrives The Netherlands Local Event Time:  9:00 AM Schiphol International Airport
4:45 AM	The President arrives The Rijksmuseum Local Event Time:  9:45 AM The Rijksmuseum
4:50 AM	The President tours The Rijksmuseum Local Event Time:  9:50 AM The Rijksmuseum
5:15 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rutte Local Event Time:  10:15 AM The Rijksmuseum
5:45 AM	The President delivers remarks with Prime Minister Rutte Local Event Time:  10:45 AM The Rijksmuseum
7:45 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China Local Event Time:  12:45 PM United States Ambassador's Residence - The Hague
9:45 AM	The President arrives the World Forum at The Hague to participate in the Nuclear Security Summit Local Event Time:  2:45 PM The World Forum - The Hague
10:00 AM	The President attends the Opening Session Local Event Time:  3:00 PM The World Forum - The Hague
10:30 AM	The President attends the First Plenary Discussion Local Event Time:  3:30 PM The World Forum - The Hague
11:15 AM	The President attends a Scenario-Based Policy Discussion Local Event Time:  4:15 PM The World Forum - The Hague
1:30 PM	The President attends a G-7 leaders meeting Local Event Time:  6:30 PM Catshuis, the Official Residence of the Prime Minister
3:15 PM	The President arrives the Royal Palace Local Event Time:  8:15 PM Dutch Royal Palace
3:30 PM	The President participates in a family photo Local Event Time:  8:30 PM Dutch Royal Palace
3:35 PM	The President attends a working dinner with King Willem-Alexander Local Event Time:  8:35 PM Dutch Royal Palace
7:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the award celebration for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Kaiser Family Foundation

The President's Schedule Today

First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Prince Harry of Wales help military children create Mothers Day cards and other crafts in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 9, 2013. The children presented the gifts to their moms during the Joining Forces Military Mother's Day Tea in the East Room. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

In the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom at the White House.  The Prime Minister’s visit will highlight the fundamental importance of the U.S.-UK relationship – through which together we address a broad range of shared global and regional security concerns.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At 10:15 AM, the Vice President will deliver the commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania.

Later in the morning, the President and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom will hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden.
In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York City.

While in New York City, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events at private residences and a joint DCCC/DSCC event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

In the evening, the President will depart New York City en route Washington, DC.

10:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom Oval Office
10:15 AM	The Vice President will deliver the commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania
11:15 AM	The President and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom hold a joint press conference Rose Garden
2:10 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
3:05 PM	The President arrives New York City John F. Kennedy International Airport
4:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event New York City, Private Residence
6:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event New York City, Private Residence
10:00 PM	The President departs New York City John F. Kennedy International Airport
10:50 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
11:05 PM	The Presdent arrives the White House South Lawn

The President"s Schedule Today

First Lady Michelle Obama plants seeds with students during the Spring White House Kitchen Garden event on the South Lawn of the White House, April 4, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

9:15 AM

The President hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast; the Vice President also delivers remarks The East Room