It must have been quiet a surprise for the teachers as well as the students at Holmdel's Village school earlier today when Gov. Christie showed up unannounce to read a book to Mrs. Klinger-Rossi's 3rd grade class according to a press release that was issued by Holmdel's School Superintendent Barbara Duncan.
No word as of yet what book the Governor read to students but I would bet that it wasn't "My Pet Goat":
June 8, 2010
Today, June 8, 2010 Governor Christie paid a surprise visit to a very lucky 3rd grade class at Village School. After reading a story to the class the students were given an opportunity to ask the Governor questions. Below is a sample of questions they asked:
They asked the Governor what was the coolest part of his job, and Governor Christie responded, "having dinner at the White House with the President and Mrs. Obama and all of the other governors in the nation." One student asked what his major goal was and he responded, "to have everyone in New Jersey have a job."
They asked about what was the hardest part of his job and he said that it was telling people, "No." One student asked what it was like when he first became governor. Governor Christie explained that he went into his office and didn't know what he was supposed to do and no one would come and visit him because they were too afraid to enter his office. One student asked what the best part of being governor is and he said, "visiting students in schools." He also likes to let students into his office when they are on tours of the State house where his office is in Trenton on the Delaware River.
Mrs. Duncan, Superintendent of Holmdel schools asked the last question before the Governor posed for pictures with the class. She asked Governor Christie why reading is so important to him that he would spend his time visiting us and reading a book to our 3rd grade class? The Governor answered her by saying, that reading has always been very important to him and he encourages his children and all children to be avid readers. Mrs. Klinger-Rossi and her class then presented Governor Christie with a certificate for excellence in reading!
No word as of yet what book the Governor read to students but I would bet that it wasn't "My Pet Goat":
June 8, 2010
Today, June 8, 2010 Governor Christie paid a surprise visit to a very lucky 3rd grade class at Village School. After reading a story to the class the students were given an opportunity to ask the Governor questions. Below is a sample of questions they asked:
They asked the Governor what was the coolest part of his job, and Governor Christie responded, "having dinner at the White House with the President and Mrs. Obama and all of the other governors in the nation." One student asked what his major goal was and he responded, "to have everyone in New Jersey have a job."
They asked about what was the hardest part of his job and he said that it was telling people, "No." One student asked what it was like when he first became governor. Governor Christie explained that he went into his office and didn't know what he was supposed to do and no one would come and visit him because they were too afraid to enter his office. One student asked what the best part of being governor is and he said, "visiting students in schools." He also likes to let students into his office when they are on tours of the State house where his office is in Trenton on the Delaware River.
Mrs. Duncan, Superintendent of Holmdel schools asked the last question before the Governor posed for pictures with the class. She asked Governor Christie why reading is so important to him that he would spend his time visiting us and reading a book to our 3rd grade class? The Governor answered her by saying, that reading has always been very important to him and he encourages his children and all children to be avid readers. Mrs. Klinger-Rossi and her class then presented Governor Christie with a certificate for excellence in reading!
6 comments:
Today is primary day. Is the school a voting place? Can Christie's presence be construed as electioneering?
I don't know if the school is a voting place or not, but it is an interesting point to bring up.
I'm guessing he left before the polls opened, but what was it really all about? Seems odd he should show up unannounced on Primary Day. Was he trying to intimidate with his presence? Charm the easily charmed? I would bet the teachers might have had more pointed questions ready if they weren't blindsided by his sudden appearance.
Isn't electioneering at a voting place illegal ? If so, the Governor knows better !!
Yes, it was a voting school and yes, the polls were open. : )
If Christie had shown up at my 3rd grade child's classroom I would be very unhappy. Do not waste my child's time with your photo ops and campaigning. UGH. Oh to have been in that teacher staff room when the emperor was holding court!
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