Manitoba Moose

 Moose, Red River College Team Up for Respond to Reading

The Manitoba Moose are once again pleased to announce they have partnered with Red River College to launch the Respond to Reading program designed to positively encourage children in kindergarten to grade five to develop their interest in reading.

On Tuesday, December 8th, 2009, Moose Captain Mike Keane and Nolan Baumgartner kicked off the Respond to Reading program by visiting the Grade Three classes at Whyte Ridge Elementary School (400 Scurfield Blvd). Keane and Baumgartner read "The Moccasin Goalie" to a group of classes numbering over 110 students and answered any and all questions from the children, as well as signed autographs.

This exciting program offers unique incentive prizes for the students including the opportunity to have Manitoba Moose players visit their classrooms. Last year, over 40 classrooms participated in this program with great response from teachers and students alike.

Here is how Respond to Reading works:

• Review the interactive worbooks and determine the appropriate version for your grade level.
  • Kindergarten - Grade 1 Workbook (pdf)
  • Grade 2 - Grade 3 Workbook (pdf)
  • Grade 4 - Grade 5 Workbook (pdf)
• E-mail Barrett Paulsen, Director of Community Relations, Manitoba Moose at bpaulsen@moosehockey.com to sign up your class to participate in the program.
• As part of the program, students must read a book of their choice, and in turn, complete their respective workbook.
• Once all workbooks are completed by their class, as well as a Teacher's Report, an explanation as to why a Manitoba Moose player should visit their class should also be submitted by fax to 204-926-5555 by Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Teacher's Response Form (pdf)
  • Teacher's Information Sheet (pdf)
• All participating classes will be entered into a draw to have two Moose players visit their class on Wednesday, February 10th. The players will read "The Moccasin Goalie, which is a book based on overcoming obstacles.
• In addition to the player visits, each participating class will also have the opportunity to win one of many possible prize packages from the Manitoba Moose and Red River College.

If you require additional information on this customized reading program, please contact Barrett Paulsen at 204-926-5578.