School Evaluations From Previous Ronald McDonald Shows in Minnesota

Lakeside Elementary (Chisago City): “I have been in education for approximately 29 years.  Today’s show was as good if not the best show I have seen.  It provided a wonderful message while engaging and entertaining 500 plus students.  Thanks for sharing your talents and time with us at Lakeside.  Our students will remember this afternoon for a long time.  Maybe forever.”

Valley View Elementary (Bloomington): “This performance was the most exciting, educationally worthy and appropriate show I’ve seen in 9 years. Thank you!”

Weaver Elementary (Maplewood): “I cannot tell you how very valuable this program was – and is. It was without hesitation the best program with a positive message – concrete and insightful – I have ever had the pleasure of hosting. Your representatives were skilled, talented and child centered. The message hit home sugar coated! Very well done!”

Nisswa Elementary (Nisswa): “There were several skeptics on staff. I heard comments like, “another disruption with the academic time crunch” and “is this another marketing ploy for a fast food company?” The program was anything but a disruption and marketing ploy. The message was meaningful and significant, and presented in a truly enjoyable and lively fashion. Teachers reported this as one of the best assemblies in years.”

Lyndale School (Minneapolis): “This presentation was by far the best we have ever had at Lyndale School.  This presentation was timely and appropriate 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!”

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.”

Bethune Elementary (Minneapolis): “You were as we say “The Bomb”. Kids were mesmerized! I was in awe! I can’t think of anything to improve your presentation.”

Appleton Elementary (Appleton): “Fantastic! You capture both child + adult audiences with humor, yet the message is not lost. Your presentation is the best we have had by far. This was absolutely outstanding from start to finish, the best show McDonald’s has ever done for us.”

Cokato Elementary (Cokato): “I received more positive comments on this school program than any other in the recent past. Thank you!”

Albertville Primary (Albertville): “The Ronald McDonald program addressed a very much needed topic and did so in a way that had the students attention. Clearly the best program at our school this year.”

Wyoming Elementary (Wyoming): “Fabulous program. The actors were so pleasant to work with before and following the program. The message goes along with our Character Education program. When Ronald supports it then more kids listen.”

St. Charles Elementary (St. Anthony): “You guys are great!! The kids love you. The teachers love you. I can’t wait to see you again next year!!”

Discovery Elementary (St. Cloud): “I would give this performance a 10 out of 10!”

Forest Lake Elementary (Forest Lake): ”The program was fabulous! The kids really enjoyed the fun filled, action packed, interactive presentation. This program was absolutely AWESOME.”

Scandia Elementary (Scandia): “Wonderful program. I felt like I was at the Children’s Theatre!”

New Richmond Elementary (New Richmond WI): “We’ve enjoyed having Ronald McDonald perform for our 3rd graders for several years now. The show has always exceeded our expectations and we hope to continue our affiliation with McDonald’s. In this day and age Ronald McDonald can still serve as a role model for our youth.”

Lino Lakes Elementary (Lino Lakes): “The performance was entertaining and professional. The levels of dialogue reached everyone in the audience. It was school time well spent.”

Early Childhood Center (Chaska): “Tremendous…the best program we’ve ever had.”

Franklin Elementary (Mankato): “This was, without a doubt, an excellent, informative, entertaining program. It’s obvious this group knows how to get kids attention and hold it in addition to spreading a worthwhile, valuable message. The kids LOVED it. It’s definitely a worthwhile program. We’d love to have you back!!!”

Sibley Elementary (Northfield): “One of the best shows I’ve watched. The kids loved it. Actors were fabulous.”

Westwood Elementary (Bloomington): “Thank you so much for another wonderful presentation! Ronald + his crew always do a great job. Thanks also to the McDonald’s Corporation for continuing to fund a program that assists kids in the social area!”

Braham Elementary (Braham): “Fantastic! The best thing that’s happened for our kids this year…The kids were thrilled with your performance…wonderful…it was a delight!”

Vista View Elementary (Burnsville): “It was excellent! The children thought it was hilarious and I had a good laugh too! We appreciate your time and effort to help us cover such an important topic… High energy and humor engaged even easily distracted students.”

Kennedy Elementary (Willmar): “Great program! The kids are still talking about how much they enjoyed it. The students listen to Ronald McDonald… Super Job! Geared toward the right age group.”

Mountain Lake Elementary (Mountain Lake): “Just a great presentation – so well organized and presented. The characters were perfect. Ronald is truly a treasure and a very talented person. Love this show!”

Fair Oaks Elementary (Brooklyn Park): “This is exactly what we wanted.  Top notch compliments from teachers.  Good sense of humor!  Excellent content!  Excellent acting!”

William Budd Elementary (Fairmont): “Excellent theme.  We have used it in situations since the program.  Very easy people to work with – appreciated their enthusiasm.  Keep up the excellent work.”

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.”

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.”

Albertville Primary (Albertville): “By far the best program we have had this year.  Teachers indicate they like the Ronald McDonald programs better than any other time after time.”

Sacred Heart School (Sauk Rapids): “This is a fantastic program!  The humor helped to cover a difficult topic with ease.  The actors were exceptional.”

Braham Elementary (Braham): “This was an outstanding show!  Extremely relevant for our students and it was done with a perfect amount of action and entertainment.  Thank you!”

Horace May Elementary (Bemidji): “We have had the privilege of having Ronald at Horace May on several occasions.  All of the performances over the years have been outstanding… excellent acting on the part of all three actors… Ronald was super.  Always a first class presentation and we welcome Ronald and cast back again anytime.”

Kimball Elementary (Kimball): “I think this was one of the most informative, entertaining, worthwhile programs to hit the schools in years!  It’s great to see probably the biggest ‘name’ out in the neighborhood giving back to the community in such a positive way!”

Washburn Elementary (Bloomington): “The character building programs that McDonald’s stores have sponsored for our school have been great community service endeavors.  As the saying goes, ‘It takes a whole village to raise a child.’’

Westwood Elementary (Waite Park): “I can’t say enough!  Performers top notch professionals!  Great message!  Kids loved every minute!!  Please come again!”

Kimball Elementary (Kimball): “It was one of the best lyceums we’ve had.”

St. Philip’s Elementary (Bemidji): “Students and faculty thoroughly enjoyed the program and felt this was the best program we’ve ever had.”

Pleasantview Elementary (Sauk Rapids): “The may be the best elementary lyceum I have seen.”

Cooper Elementary (Minneapolis): “I just cannot describe how enjoyable that show is for our students.  The look on their faces when Ronald comes out from behind the stage is magic!  My kindergartners talked all day about their personal relationship with Ronald McDonald!”

Sibley Elementary (Northfield): “One of the best shows I’ve watched.”

Cedar Mountain Elementary (Franklin): “All the programs and topics have been good over the years.”

Isanti Elementary (Isanti): “This was one of the best productions we’ve ever had.”

Braham Elementary (Braham): “Fantastic!  The best thing that’s happened for our kids this year.”

Bridge View Elementary (St. Paul): “This presentation was excellent, engaging, and informative.  This program exceeded expectations.  Very professional.”

St. Mary’s School (New Richmond WI): “As always, Ronald put on a positive, entertaining program… and left a lasting impression on the students.”

Northern Elementary (Bemidji): “You always do an excellent job with the presentation and picking of topics.”

Solway Elementary (Bemidji): “As per usual super people – super production.”

ECC (Chaska): “Excellent message, excellent delivery.  I have never seen my students laugh so hard – you even brought laughter to some who are usually somber.”

Reede Gray School (Redwood Falls): “Your program continues to be one of the ‘best’ presented in our school.”

University Avenue School (Blaine); “Absolutely wonderful!!  I can’t think of a thing to change!  Ronald was fabulous!”

Albertville Primary (Albertville): “Our teachers said it was the best program we have had in the past two years.  Superb!”

Wyoming Elementary (Wyoming): “Best lyceum we have had!”

Fairview Elementary (Mora): “It was one of the best programs that I have seen for our students, one of the best our school has ever had.”

New Ulm Catholic Schools (New Ulm): “Best we’ve ever had!”

Nokimis Montessori (Minneapolis): “As usual, just an excellent presentation.”

Lakeview Elementary (New Hope): “Everyone LOVED this performance!  It was the best assembly we have had in years!”

St. Philip’s School (Bemidji): “According to my staff, this was the best show ever!”