Trek For Respect with Ronald McDonald!®

Presenting our newest show!  Perfect for schools using PBIS!

When Ronald McDonald performs at your school, students retain the information because it's such an exciting and memorable experience! Photo courtesy Marcy Gilbert

You are invited to have the world’s most famous clown visit your Minnesota/Western Wisconsin elementary school to perform “Trek For Respect with Ronald McDonald!”®  This show teaches students to respect themselves, others, and their environment, all while reinforcing the golden rule, “Treat Others The Way You Would Like To Be Treated.”  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.

Who is the appropriate audience?

Kindergarten through fifth grade – and adults, too!  This is a full assembly – it’s about 45 minutes long.

What is the cost?

There is no charge.  No, really, it’s free!  And there is no “catch,” either… the show is not an advertisement, nor are any coupons handed out.  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?

• “Trek For Respect” is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from October through May.
• We need a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes in the performance space: set up is 60 minutes, the show is 45 minutes, and tear down takes 30.
• Please have the performance space clear for a full hour before the show begins and one half hour after the show has concluded.  If this is not possible please close the gym dividers or stay on one half of the gym while we set up/tear down.

What do schools think about “Trek For Respect?”

Middleton Elementary, Woodbury: “McRooney Entertainment & cast members are sensational.  In the past we have paid a lot of money to have theatre groups come in.  Quite honestly… these are the best assemblies each year!”

Albertville Primary School, Albertville: “Wow!  Each year we have the show at our school we are more & more impressed!  The show is very entertaining & easy for kids to understand!  We are delighted!”

Pinewood Elementary, Monticello: “McRooney Entertainment never disappoints us.  The students and adults both love the show.  The message is clear and supports our school-wide discipline system well.  Keep up the great work!”

Royalton Elementary, Royalton: “The presentation was great – it was pertinent, fast-paced, kept our students attention and interest.  It was funny, but got across a serious point that is important in our classrooms.  You do a professional job and you are entertaining.  Great work!  Thank you for coming!”

Akin Road Elementary, Farmington: “The show and message are absolutely wonderful!  Highly recommend the show for any K-5 elementary school.  Thank you for being a ‘highlight’ to our school year and reinforcing our school expectations – RESPECT!”

McKinley Elementary, Ham Lake: “Fantastic performance that engaged the students in a very effective manner.  Such a positive message regarding respect that the students could understand.  McKinley would gladly have them back!”

Liberty Ridge Elementary, Woodbury: “The actors are WONDERFUL.  So great to work with all of you.  We are so fortunate to have this program.”

Lowell Elementary, Brainerd: “Another FANTASTIC show!!  Thank you for bringing this great message to our students!  EXCELLENT!!”

Lindbergh Elementary, Little Falls: “Awesome – as usual!”

Sweeney Elementary, Shakopee: “Staff and students loved it!  Professional, friendly, relevant, appropriate.  Thank you very much!”

Sunnyside Elementary, Red Wing: “This was awesome!  The kids and staff loved it!  There were teachers and support staff that didn’t need to be there but they never want to miss your shows!  Wonderful job.”

New Life Academy, Woodbury: “I received much positive feedback from students and staff.  We were very pleased with the content and presentation quality.  Outstanding!”

Alice Smith Elementary, Hopkins: “Fabulous – Great message – Engaging.”

Global Academy, Columbia Heights: “Absolutely wonderful experience for our students.”

Whom do I contact with 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, your email address, and three dates that will work for your school.