The lovely First Lady made a surprise visit to Orchard Lake Middle School in Michigan with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Monday.
First Lady Melania spoke with the students about bullying and encouraged them to join her in a ‘no one eats lunch alone’ event.
According to the news release (via Detroit Free Press):
First Lady Melania Trump to Kick Off the “Week of Inclusion” at Michigan Middle School
First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will visit Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield, Michigan to kick off the “Week of Inclusion,” part of National Bullying Prevention Month.
During her visit, Mrs. Trump will spend time in the school’s Viking Huddle Class, a 6th grade classroom that focuses on social emotional learning. The First Lady and Mrs. DeVos will observe and participate in lessons about respecting others, kindness, and inclusion.
In addition to classroom participation, Mrs. Trump will visit with 7th and 8th grade students in the school’s cafeteria in an effort to bring awareness to “No One Eats Alone,” a concept that seeks to reverse the trends of social isolation by asking students to engage in simple acts of kindness – such as making sure that no one is eating alone and students are making an effort to eat with new classmates and peers.
“As part of my ongoing commitment to the overall well-being of children, I am looking forward to today’s visit,” stated First Lady Melania Trump. “By our own example, we must teach children to be good stewards of the world they will inherit. We need to remember that they are always watching and listening. It is our responsibility to take the lead in teaching children the values of empathy and communication that are at the core of kindness, mindfulness, integrity, and leadership.”
First Lady Melania tweeted out pictures of herself smiling and taking selfies with the children and a caption, “Wonderful to see kind children at Orchard Lake Middle School in Michigan! Thank you for having me! #nooneeatsalone”
Wonderful to see kind children at Orchard Lake Middle School in Michigan! Thank you for having me! #nooneeatsalone pic.twitter.com/0m1k2OwTXZ
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 24, 2017
Leave it to evil liberals to attack our First Lady and mock her work with innocent children. Truly sickening.
Kind children? What was she expecting? Such a telling statement. No surprises again from this family.
— James Costos (@JamesCostos) October 24, 2017
I would guess you are used to working with children since you are married to one. Hope these students don’t act as poorly as your hubby. Sad
— Rob Butler (@Robbutler123) October 24, 2017
Why wouldn’t middle school children to be kind. Strange comment
— Peggy Boroskin (@PeggyBoroskin) October 24, 2017
Kindness? Anti-bullying? Are these qualities your husband is aware of? Start with the built you lie with. Bullying a gold star widow, shame!
— Lilhedge (@lilhedge27) October 24, 2017
You need to leave our kids alone till you work on your husband first. The biggest bully ever😡😡😡
— MicheleWatson (@michele8507) October 24, 2017
quit wasting taxpayer $s lecturing about bullying when you don’t lead by example by enabling 45-you look like a fool
— Lynda E. Lester (@LyndaELester) October 24, 2017