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