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SONIC Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year.
In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.
The $1 million donation is part of the SONIC Drive-In brand’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative.
In Homestead, five exceptional teachers received a combined donation of $1,267 from SONIC Foundation, including:
Campbell Drive K-8 Center, Ms. Gutierrez for the project Laser Focus on Geometric Shapes for grades 6-8.
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, Mr. Largo for the project 5th Grade Rock Stars! for grades 3-5.
School for Advanced Studies – Homestead, Ms. Cabarcos for the project Wrapped in Hugs for grades 9-12.
Somerset Academy Soho, Mrs. Collar for the project Flexible Seating Learning Environment for grades PreK-2.
Somerset Academy South Homestead, Ms. Torres for the project Barbell and Hex Bar for Weight Training Students for grades 9-12.
In Miami, 43 exceptional teachers received a combined donation of $7,568 from SONIC Foundation, including:
Arvida Middle School, Ms. Gomberg for the project Healthy Snacks for grades 6-8.
Banyan Elementary School, Mrs. Collera for the project Read All About It! for grades 3-5.
Banyan Elementary School, Mrs. Segovia for the project Recess Fun … Indoors or Outdoors for grades PreK-2.
Booker T. Washington Senior High School, Ms. Smathers for the project Access for Success! for grades 9-12.
Christina M Eve Elementary – Primary Learning Center, Mrs. Alexandra DeLeon for the project Tune in to Tonies Pre-K! for Grades preK-2.
Cutler Bay Middle School, Mrs. Giraud for the project Fostering Innovation With Microbit for grades 6-8.
Cutler Bay Senior High School, Mrs. West for the project Changemakers Through Leadership and Service for grades 9-12.
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School, Ms. Rampersaud for the project Birthday Smiles and School Supplies for Fabulous First Graders! for grades PreK-2.
Devon Aire K-8 Center, Mrs. Castanon for the project Vibrant Expressions in Pre-K for grades PreK-2.
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, Mrs. Lapadula for the project Striving for Success for grades 3-5.
Dr. H. W. Mack-W. Little River K-8, Ms. Adams for the project Encouraging Progress for grades 3-5.
Earlington Heights Elementary School, Mr. McFarlane for the project Inkspiring Achievement: Empowering Students for Success for grades 3-5.
Felix Varela Senior High School, Mrs. N for the project Show What We Know – in Print! for grades 9-12.
Felix Varela Senior High Schoolm Ms. Escobar for the project On the Road to Grand Champions for grades 9-12.
Gratigny Elementary School, Ms. Alphonse for the project Drawing and Pre-Writing Skills for PreK for grades PreK-2.
Greenglade Elementary School, Mrs. Arcia for the project Start Right for Grades preK-2.
Highland Oaks Middle School, Mr. Miguez for the project Tip Toe Through the Tool Kits for grades 6-8.
Howard D. McMillan Middle School, Mr. Grimaldo for the project New School Year Means Fresh Start with New Supplies! for grades 6-8.
Howard D McMillan Middle School, Mrs. Moncada for the project Building Life Skills Through Mindful Journaling for grades 6-8.
Joe Hall Elementary School, Ms. Zelman for the project Starting off Comfortable for grades preK-2.
John F. Kennedy Middle School, Ms. Polidor for the project Bluetooth Keyboards for iPads for grades 6-8.
John I. Smith K-8 Center, Mrs. Sabina-Wilcox for the project Enhancing Our Notebooks for grades 6-8.
Lillie C Evans K-8 Center, Ms. Sale for the project S Is for School Supplies #3 for grades preK-2.
Lillie C Evans K-8 Center, Ms. Sale for the project S is for School Supplies #2 for grades preK-2.
Lillie C Evans K-8 Center, Ms. Taleno for the project We Love Art! for grades preK-2.
Lorah Park Elementary School, Ms. Lawand for the project First-Time Teacher Looking for Class Supplies for grades 3-5.
Mast – Biscayne Bay Campus, Mr. Bernstein for the project The Lens Into Photography for grades 9-12.
Mast – Biscayne Bay Campus, Ms. Getreu for the project Printer Needed for Dynamic ELA Classroom for grades 9-12.
Miami Central Senior High School, Mr. Diamond for the project Balancing Act in the Science Lab for grades 9-12.
Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Ms. Vayti Valdes for the project A Space for Learning Buddies for grades preK-2.
Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Ms. Vayti Valdes for the project Classroom Rug for grades preK-2.
Miami Heights Elementary School, Mrs. Torra for the project Full STEAM Ahead with VexGo for grades 3-5.
Scott Lake Elementary School, Mrs. Karcher for the project More Alike Than Different for grades 3-5.
Seminole Elementary School, Mrs. Alvin-Rucker for the project Ms. Alvin’s Class Supplemental Supplies for grades preK-2.
Seminole Elementary School, Ms. Valdivia for the project Second Year Teacher Still In Need for grades preK-2.
Shenandoah Middle School, Mr. Brown for the project Classroom Set of TI 30x Calculators for grades 6-8.
Shenandoah Middle School, Ms. Herrera for the project Back to School Snack Attack! for grades 6-8.
Shenandoah Middle School, Ms. Tavarez for the project Yoga To Improve Their Mental Wellness for grades 6-8.
Silver Bluff Elementary School, Ms. Monnar for the project Color My World for grades 3-5.
South Miami Heights Elementary School, Ms. Castro for the project Fifth Grade Back-to-School Essentials for grades 3-5.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Ms. A. for the project Reading Adventure in Second Grade for grades preK-2.
Wesley Matthews Elementary School, Mrs. Cuello-Menache for the project Making a Difference One Block at a Time! for grades preK-2.
Wesley Matthews Elementary School, Ms. Barbie Lopez for the project Giving Up Is Not an Option! for grades preK-2.
Wesley Matthews Elementary School, Ms. Paz for the project Music to My Ears for grades preK-2.
William Lehman Elementary School, Mrs. Geno-Vidal for the project Back to School Adventures for grades preK-2.
William Turner Technical & Arts High School, Ms. Morris for the project Growing & Showing Urban and Hydroponic Food Production for grades 9-12
In Palmetto Bay, two exceptional teachers received a combined donation of $452 from SONIC Foundation, including:
Coral Reef Elementary School, Mrs. Johnson for the project Fifth Grade Essentials for grades 3-5.
Southwood Middle School, Ms. Ventura for the project Help Me Create a Technologically Advanced String Orchestra Room! for grades 6-8.
“SONIC’s dedication to supporting education through our Limeades for Learning program is a core pillar of our business and the transition into a new school year is a crucial window in setting students and teachers up for success,” said Kim Lewis, vice president of Brand Experience for SONIC. “We’re grateful to all the SONIC guests who joined us this month in our commitment to brighten the lives of educators, students and families across our SONIC communities by donating to a classroom request on DonorsChoose, or simply by enjoying their favorite SONIC drink.”
Through the SONIC Limeades for Learning initiative, the brand donates a portion of proceeds from every drink, slush and shake purchase to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local public education. Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $26 million to funding local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs in the U.S. to support public education.
Visit DonorsChoose.org and donate to one or more of the thousands of public school teacher requests seeking support to provide students with educational resources.
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