Dirk Nowitzki visited S.S. Conner, this year's winner of the Mavs Recycling Challenge. Dirk congratulated the students in attendance for collecting the most recyclable goods from the five schools that participated and then held a Q&A with the kids.

At the end, the kids congratulated Dirk on scoring his 10,000th point from the Mavs vs. Wizards game.

Before the assembly Mavs Man performed for the kids with his dunk routine.

The kids anxiously await Dirk's arrival. Danny Bollinger/mavs.com

Dirk congratulates the kids on collecting over 3,000 lbs of recyclable goods. Danny Bollinger/mavs.com

Dirk leans in close to hear the question. Danny Bollinger/mavs.com

Dirk is surrounded by the kids for a group shot. Danny Bollinger/mavs.com