McRooney Entertainment LLC is once again excited to offer educational and entertaining shows to your Minnesota and Western Wisconsin elementary school… for free! These programs contain no reference to McDonald’s products and focus on socially conscious topics.

This year we’re proud to offer you a choice of two different shows! Our newest show, “Choosing The Right Choice with Ronald McDonald,” is designed to show how the choices kids make affect themselves and other people, what consequences are, and how making good choices feels great.

Back by popular demand is “Bully Buster with Ronald McDonald,” a show designed to teach kids about identifying and dealing with bullying. Ronald will teach 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.

In both shows Ronald McDonald and his cast of silly friends make the message meaningful (and fun!) to children with interactivity, magic, music, and lots of laughter. We look forward to visiting your school!

How do I book this show? Call your local McDonald's restaurant and ask them to book this show at your school. Or contact Dan Rooney with McRooney Entertainment LLC at ronaldprogram@mcrooneyentertainment.com. Please visit www.mcrooneyentertainment.com for more information. Geographic restrictions apply.

Who is the target 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. 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. All we need is your gymnasium, an hour before the show to set up, and a half hour after the show to tear down.

When is the show available? The show is performed during the standard school year on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between October 2009 and May 2010. Our normal show times are 10am or 1pm, but we're flexible.

How long has McDonald’s been offering elementary school shows? The Twin Cities McDonalds Co-Op have offered elementary school shows for over 35 years. Past school show topics have included conflict resolution, character development, self esteem, respect, and ecology. Throughout the year, Ronald McDonald also visits local childrens hospitals, Ronald McDonald House functions, McDonalds restaurants, philanthropic events, and local parades and festivals - free of charge.

How do I find out more information? Please visit www.mcrooneyentertainment.com for more FAQs, evaluations from principals, pictures, and much more.