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Anti-Bullying Show
Bully Buster! with Ronald McDonald ®
Back by Popular Demand!
Ronald learns to "Cool Down," the first step in dealing with a bullying situation. Photo courtesy Marcie Gilbert.
You are invited to have the world’s most famous clown visit your Minnesota/Western Wisconsin elementary school to perform “Bully Buster,” a show designed to teach kids about identifying and dealing with bullying. Ronald McDonald and his cast of silly friends make the message meaningful (and fun!) to children with interactivity, magic, music, and lots of laughter. As always, there is no reference or mention of any of McDonald’s products.
Ronald will be teaching kids the “C.A.L.M.” approach to dealing with bullying: Cool down, Assert yourself, Look them in the eye, and Mean what you say (and then walk away). He’ll also stress the importance of bystanders helping out by telling adults if they see a bullying situation.
“Bully Buster” was inspired by the untimely death of Tom Trosvik of Ham Lake, MN. Tom was a compassionate and talented 12 year old boy that was being bullied both at school and on the bus. On February 8, 2006 Tom hung himself in the family barn. Since October 2006 McRooney Entertainment has performed “Bully Buster” over 450 times throughout the state of Minnesota to over 175,000 students, all in Tom’s honor. In 2010 McDonald’s Restaurants donated $2000 to B.U.L.L.Y., an organization started by Fred and Kathy Trosvik, Tom’s parents. More information on their organization and their efforts to eliminate bullying can be found at www.battlebullying.com. WCCO TV did a segment on Tom Trosvik and McDonald’s “Bully Buster” show which can be found at www.wcco.com/video/?id=78838
Who is the appropriate audience?
Kindergarten through fifth grade – and adults, too! This is a full assembly – it’s about 40 minutes long.
What is the cost?
There is no charge. Ronald McDonald appears as a community service – courtesy of your nearby McDonald’s restaurant.
What does my school need to provide?
Next to nothing! We bring our own lights, microphones, speakers, extension cords, sets – everything we need to put on a great show. The only things we need are your gym and four teachers who will help us during our show.
What else do we need to know?
What are some comments from schools about “Bully Buster?”
University Avenue Elementary (Blaine): “This was one of the best shows on bullying I have ever seen. Everything about the show was top notch! You folks were simply awesome!”
Lyndale School (Minneapolis): “This presentation was by far the best we have ever had at Lyndale School. This presentation was timely andappropriate for K-5. The show was well written and well delivered.”
St. Peter, Paul, and Michael (St. Cloud): “This was one of the BEST assemblies I have seen in many years. The actors were outstanding and very easy to work with. Thank you for providing our school community this wonderful opportunity.”
Meadowview Elementary (Farmington): “What ever you pay them – they deserve more! I had to watch it twice! They perform each show like it is their first. I watched this same cast last year so I can only imagine how many times they have said those lines – but you would swear this is their only performance – well written and beautifully acted!”
Greenfield Elementary School (Baldwin WI): “Wow!! This was an incredibly well done program with a powerful anti bullying message. The program gave students a strategy to deal with bullying AND it grabbed our student’s & staff’s attention with its humor at child & adult levels of understanding.”
Our Lady of Peace (Minneapolis): “We all loved it. Keep it up – you do make a difference.”
Walnut Grove School (Walnut Grove): “They were wonderful. Our students had the time of their lives. They really got the message across. Thank you again for funding this wonderful program for our students and school.”
Lino Lakes Elementary (Lino Lakes): “Once again a quality McDonald’s production. We loved every minute of it!”
J.W. Smith (Bemidji): “All of the programs we have from your organization have been superb. Ronald was a big hit with students and staff.”
Wilshire Park Elementary (St. Anthony): “Thank you, thank you, thank you. This show was amazing! It was very entertaining for both the kids and the adults! I appreciate you providing this educational and fun show!”
Lake Ripley Elementary (Litchfield): “This was a perfect program! The fast paced, kid friendly, highly active presentation was just what our kids needed!”
Oakview Elementary (Maple Grove): “Super, easy message. Good to see Ronald in such a useful capacity, showing leadership on a worthwhile effort – great for kids AND adults to see.”
More evaluations here: http://www.mcrooneyentertainment.com/anti-bullying-show/show-evaluations/
To whom do I talk if I have questions or to book this show?
Check the FAQ section, then contact McRooney Entertainment’s Dan Rooney at ronaldprogram@mcrooneyentertainment.com. Please include your name, your school name, city and state, number of students expected for the assembly, the office phone number, and your email address.