EDUCATION
HARD HITTING QUESTIONS HIGHLIGHT SCHOOL VISIT
Sand Creek Elementary School, Coon Rapids, MN ……..Its hard enough to get 1st graders to sit still in class, let alone be lectured on the importance of reading. But when Minnesota Ice entered the classroom you could hear a pin drop. The 6’ 5”, 240lb frame must have appeared like a giant to the wide eyed school kids as they listened to Joey talk about his experiences growing up and how reading helped him get into college. “The brain must be exercised just like the rest of the body” Joey explained to the children. After his talk, Joey opened it up for questions and the fun began. “What do you eat for breakfast?” “Do you choose what color are your boxing gloves are?” “Did anybody ever knock you out?“ Finally, the kids invited Joey to lunch so they could watch him eat and ask more questions. The session ended with Joey autographing personalized bookmarks and handing out reading material for the children. Mary McDonough, first grade teacher, was very impressed with the session and could not believe how well behaved the children were. “Its so important for children to hear reinforcing comments on education from people they look up to and they sure had to look up to Joey”. “He did a fantastic job and hope he can comeback again”. Joey said he loves to work with kids and do what he can to impress upon them the importance of education. May 9, 2008
Minnesota Ice has announced an upcoming meeting with Sand Creek Elementary School first graders. Joey will meet with the students to discuss the ‘Power of Reading.” and warns this will be his toughest opponent to date. First grade teacher Mary McDonough agrees with Joey and encouraged him to wear any protective gear he has. We will announce the outcome of this ‘RUMBLE FOR READING” along with photo coverage as soon as we get it. A tentative date has been set for May 7th. April 30, 2008
Bookmark given to kids