We got the chance to share our hard work at our school assemblies today. The hockey game is this Sunday in Des Moines at 5pm. These 51 students have given up extra sleep on 12 Wednesday mornings to come practical 7:30am. They are so excited to share their efforts at the game.
What a great day we had at the Iowa Wild hockey game. This was an experience I hope they never forget. We felt like fish out of water with not knowing how to meet and which door, and ticket issues, but we managed to get everyone where they belonged on time. Our PR coordinator led us to the lowest point of the arena where we had to wait for the LONGEST time EVER!!!! A whopping 30 minutes with 50 elementary kids who are excited and nervous did make for an interesting wait, but they did great. We proceeded to get lined up and watched the zambonis come on and off the ice. After their last pass, it was time to lay out the green carpet. When we got out there, they announced the players and they skated on to the ice right up next to us. Very cool experience. We led the way with God Bless America and another school group sang the National Anthem.
We had practiced and practiced and practiced and it all paid off. They looked, sounded and behaved in an extraordinary manner. Very unlike elementary students. I was so proud of them how they performed and how they showed respect on the ice.
When we were done they shooed us back upstairs and we found parents and the rest of the game was ours to enjoy.
This was a really unique experience that I might consider doing again. Now that I have an idea of how it works I would be able to communicate better to my parents involved and help them through the process of ordering tickets, doors, etc.
No comments:
Post a Comment