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I just wanted to say how much fun my kids and I had today!  Christopher was so amazing!  The students were in total awe of him and his skill levels.  The feedback from the kids has been fantastic.  They are all excited about the Diabolos and were lining up at lunch and after school to buy them.  We have just started  doing State testing so this will be a great activity to stimulate the brain as well as the body!  I want to have you guys come out again next year at this time, but I only want to book Christopher since I know he has to be the best teacher you have!  Thanks for the opportunity!

Gina Mitskus, PE Teacher
Carmenita MS, Cerritos, CA

The DiaboloFest was a huge success at our school.  The kids were truly excited to learn something new.  The diabolo grabbed their attention so much so that they wouldn't stop until they were successful.  Having that kind of concentration for a whole period was incredible..........the kids enjoyed it as well!!!!!  Christopher was awesome!  Can't wait to do it again next year........

                                Brent Ansel, Blalack Middle School, Carrollton, TEXAS

"As long as I'm here, we'll have a DiaboloFest every year!"
Jacob Headley, Miller MS, San Jose, CA

I just wanted to tell you what a great day we had yesterday. Patrick was an excellent teacher/performer for our group. He really worked well with the age group. I was so impressed by his enthusiasm, encouragement, and teaching skills. He was constantly walking around and instructing students throughout the day. I was initially worried that this would be a sales pitch, but that wasn't the case at all! Our students were so enthusiastic about the diabolos they were immediately asking where they could purchase one. We really want to thank you and Patrick for such a wonderful day. It was so exciting to see our students get inspired to move...

Thanks! Julie Adling, Bell Intermediate, Garden Grove, Ca.

"Jester Games presented DiaboloFest at Lincoln Middle School that exposed students to the fun they can have with the diabolo.  This program was useful in exposing students within our Circus Tricks Unit.  This program was just what we needed to provide students the exposure to new, innovative ways to participate in movement.  Christopher, the presenter, was engaging, connecting well with students, and made the day fun for every student.  I'm looking forward to having them back next year!"
Mary Hirt
2003 NASPE Teacher of the Year
Lincoln Middle School
Santa Monica, CA 
(310) 393-9227 Ext.575

"If we hadn’t just experienced it, we would have never believed it. All 120 students each period working together to master the Diabolo. There was so much enthusiasm, focus and determination in the room as the students attempted to master the many tricks demonstrated by our Diabolo  expert, Alex. The Diabolo provided an opportunity for all students, athletic and non-athletic, to have fun while  enhancing their eye hand coordination skills. I highly recommend this free, no hassle presentation to schools that our looking to add new and innovative ideas to their program."              Kim McDougal, Pinkerton MS, Elk Grove, CA

"What a fun day!  Alex, the jester, was professional and entertaining.  He came fully prepared with everything he needed including 50 diabolos for the students to play with.  They loved it and sales went great."

Toby Johnson Middle School, Elk Grove, CA

 

At Lawrence Middle School, any initial skepticism was quickly voided when Christian immediately caught the students' interests in DiaboloFest! They were intrigued by the concept, amazed by his tricks, and challenged by this newfound set of hand-eye coordination skills. Many went from utter frustration to gratifying success in a matter of minutes, and soon were seen around school with their own Diabolos which they HAD TO HAVE! We are happy to welcome the DiaboloFest back again for a FUN, FREE, and EXCITING DAY!!!
Stuart Sellz M.A. ed Physical Education Teacher- Lawrence Middle School- Chatsworth, CA

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We have had the privilege of having Christian come to our school for the last 3 years. He is very professional, enthusiastic and works well with our middle school students. My students have learned so much just from one day of instruction. I would highly recommend having DiaboloFest come to your school. Diabolos are a great addition to any circus skills unit.

 

Todd Thielman

Coronado Middle School

Coronado, CA

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Thank you, thank you for spreading the joy of play to kids! If your school has not tried this assembly give it a try...you'll be amazed. The last time I saw interest in a toy like this was the YoYo craze, which was 10 years ago. FUN, FUN, FUN!

A message from Cecilia Barton‏, Talbert MS-Huntington Beach

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We here at Holmes International Middle School in Northridge just love Christian and his Diabolofest!  Christian has been coming to our school for several years now and every year we are truly amazed with his performance skills and his patience with sharing his expertise with others.  Our students rush to buy their own diabolos and it is heartwarming to see them outside on the physical education yard at nutrition and lunch practicing their own skills.  Thank you so much Christian for coming to our school every year and sharing your passion for a unique movement activity :-)

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C'est Magnifique! Thank you so much for the expertise and talent displayed 

at our school.

Sincerely,

Peggy Gray

Carnegie P.E. Dept.

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It was crazy here today….they want more but we just don’t know how many…..
We sold 108 + 8 books during one 35 minute lunch! (and earned free equipment!)
How about them apples? Is that a new record?
Way to Go Ricky Bobby!!!!!

Kristen Okura-DJAMS Physical Education
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Thank you for spending the day with us in Aliso Viejo…
Everyone LOVED you!!!! Of course!
Thanks again….see you in March!
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This is our 3rd year having the DF at Tuffree MS.  Our kids really enjoy themselves and each year it's gotten better & better.  At some point we'd like to get these at all the schools!

Aaron Acton-Tuffree MS

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                                        A Great Day!
 Once again, our day with Christian was OUTSTANDING!!
The new 7th graders were amazed with this activity for the first time,
and the 8th graders came back this year for more!  My 7th graders can't wait for me to bring the class set out on Thursday to do some Diabolo relay races.

Thank you again!
The DiaboloFest is definitely on my lesson plan every year! 

Physical Education Department
Corona del Mar Middle and High School
2101 East Bluff Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Rancho del Rey never misses a year introducing our 7th graders to a fun
Diabolofest. Christian is an artist and an entertainer, involving up to
120 students per period in the art of the diabolo. Teachers and students enjoy,
not only the diabolofest, but the skills learned and practiced all year.

Janell Jones and the RdR Team
Human Performance and Well-Being
Rancho del Rey Middle School
Chula Vista, CA. 91910
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DiaboloFest at Yorba Middle is something we look foward to every year. Our students love the Diabolo unit and are engaged and work hard at mastering this skill as part of our our juggling unit. We sell lots of Diabolos (which earns our dept. diabolo equipment) and the students are allowed to bring them school and play during lunch and nutrition.
We love Diabolos!
Dana Daniel-Yorba Middle School

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I'm a 6th grade teacher and I thought Dave was awesome!
The kids loved him and the other teachers thought he was great & funny!
The kids enjoyed the activity and we have sold a lot
of diabolos, earning equipment.
Elisabeth Gosselin - Hill Classical MS, Long Beach

Let me tell you what a great time we all had yesterday with 
Dave and the DiaboloFest!  Dave was great, and the kids 
and teachers enjoyed the day.Dave is very good with the students.
Wendy Yates-Gage MS, Riverside


The DiaboloFest is one of our favorite days during the school year. 
> Our students have enjoyed learning this lifetime sport for the past
> three years.  Our students have fun with these Chinese Yo-yos!  Not all
> students are good at basketball, volleyball and the more traditional
> sports.  This sport gives them the chance to be successful at an
> alternative sport. Dave was knowledgable, energetic, and
> made the day exciting for everyone!!  We look forward to next year's
> festival....Thank You!!  
Sheryl Ritter, Dept. Chair -New Vista MS Lancaster

Please let Dave know that he did a wonderful job
with the kids.  His presentation was great and he really kept the kids
interested!  Believe me, that is not an easy task at the middle school
level!
Cathie Shinko -Los Cerritos MS, Thousand Oaks

"DiaboloFest was the perfect way to return to school after Winter
Break!  Jester Dave was a fantastic instructor, and the kids are very
enthusiastic about learning the diabolo.  The best thing for the
teachers was that it was an easy class, with no discipline problems. 
Please sign us up for next year!"
Dee Bennett
Matilija Junior High School
Ojai, CA

I never heard of DiaboloFest, but we scheduled them to come in to teach the kids
and it went great!They
taught EVERY period how for about 8-10 minutes, then let the kids try them out
for 20 minutes and then finished it off with a 5 minute demo of super-duper
tricks.We had zero problems (we removed non-priv kids beforehand) and over the next two
weeks sold over 100 diabolos out of 750 kids!  It is a good alternative
type of activity that hooked some of those kids who just aren’t that
interested in most traditional PE activities.  
Check
it out !  

Jerry Snorek, PE Dept
Silverado MS, Napa, CA
May/2009

  The best part was that this was all free to our school. All we needed to do, was to have the diabolos available for the students to
purchase for approximately a week following the assembly. Within 3 days
we had orders for 200 and had to request more boxes!! The kids loved
them and are still bringing them to school to use at recess and lunch.
I would highly recommend this program to schools looking to supplement
their circus unit in PE. In addition, Jester Games donated 6 diabolos to our program for every box we sold!  An easy and productive way to add
equipment to your program at no cost to the school.

Thank you Jester Games for a fun, informative and interactive program".

Sheila Blyth
Marine View Middle School
Patrick is great!!! and the kids are loving the DiaboloFest!, even the 8th graders!