Two area teachers were awarded donations for their educational programs through the Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign sponsored by Sonic Drive-in and DonorsChoose.
The campaign, now in its 13th year, has resulted in the donation of more than $20 million to 36,000 classrooms. Sonic invited fans to vote online for their favorite public school teacher projects from Sept. 27-Oct. 24, according to a news release.
Two teachers in Holts Summit received a total of $4,777.
The campaign awarded funding for four projects to Holly Schaefer, of North Elementary School. "Winning with Word Work" provides materials to help kindergarten students work with words. "Rolling to Recess" provides a cart to transport recess supplies. "Growing Reading Skills with Pioneer Valley" is a two-project effort that provides level-appropriate books to be used in small-group reading.
Kourtney Griggs, of North Elementary School, received funding for four projects as well. "Kindergarten Calm Down Corner" will provide a place where students can go and set a five-minute or less timer, take something from the stress relief and sensory toy basket to calm down and then return to learning. "Kindergarten Celebrations & More" will provide supplies for classroom celebrations and math review tools. "Power Through Reading with Pioneer Valley" and "Power Through Reading and Writing with Pioneer Valley" will provide level- appropriate books to help students read, write and become interested in books.