What child wouldn't jump at an opportunity to visit anything associated with the infamous toy company, Toys "R" Us? Anita Young, MU gifted teacher, reached out to the company via email. Little did she know, she had just opened the doors to a huge opportunity! The company invited the students to the corporate headquarters. Mount Union students were the first students to visit the vast facility. Prior to the trip, the students completed a project in which they created a prototype of a new toy invention and a sales pitch which they presented to Richard Barry, Global Chief Merchandising Officer. Last Thursday, the several Mount Union students from our gifted program traveled to the Toys R Us global corporate office in Wayne, New Jersey. From the moment the students and staff arrived, they were treated like royalty. A cameraman followed the students the entire day and will be creating a video that will be sent to the district. One of the main highlights of the trip was a surprise meeting with Dave Brandon, CEO. Upon talking to our students, Mr. Brandon realized that not all of the students have even visited a Toys R Us store. To resolve this, he invited the students to participate in a private tour of any store that we choose and added that the students will be given gift cards to spend while there. The day would not have been complete without playing with the newest toy releases! Additionally, the students participated in a scavenger hunt within the concept lab on campus. Lastly, Geoffrey, the toy store's mascot, provided the students with individual photo opportunities before the students departed. Toys "R" Us went over and above with gifts for the students, including donating an interactive globe, microscope, turbine motor kit, and a circuit board for the students to utilize in their respective MU gifted classes. Students were given lots of memorabilia…from a trip they are sure to remember for a very long time!
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