In the weeks leading up to the game there was an assembly kick-off that had two of the basketball players and a short video from the coach. They threw candy to the crowd to get the kids pumped up for the game. The purpose of Hoop for Hunger is to bring non perishable food and money donations for the community. Then on Wednesday, December 5th the whole school made its way to McGuirk Area to watch CMU's women's basketball play against Green Bay. The Chippewas started off slow, but won with a final score 54-50.
At half time representatives from each school made their way on to the court. Ms. Burlington went down with Drew, Juliet, and Adrianna. The coveted food trophy goes to the school that donated the most. And the winner was...Mary McGuire Elementary!!! Woohoo!
This was my first year attending the event and it was a great opportunity for the students to help out their community and enjoy a basketball game. One fourth grader told me, "This is an early Christmas gift!" He was so excited that he said it felt like Christmas to him. It was fun to be able to experience this with the students, since I never get to go on field trips. I just wish I had remembered my money for a hot dog or nachos.
**pictures to follow
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