As the wife of a teacher, and someone with a possible SONIC® problem, I'm delighted to tell you about Limeades for Learning.
SONIC® America ’s Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a national leading non-profit Web site to fulfill projects requested by teachers to announce Limeades for Learning.
From August 31, to October 1, 2009, when you purchase a drink at SONIC you can participate in Limeades for Learning.
When you order a drink, each cup will be specially marked with a sticker that contains a unique code used to vote for a teacher project on www.LimeadesForLearning.com. Each week for five weeks, teacher projects with the most votes will be funded by SONIC up to $500,000.00. If customers want to continue to give, they will have an additional opportunity to donate money to their favorite teacher’s projects.
The Giveaway
To encourage folks to participate in Limeades for Learning, I'm giving TWO readers a set of a $25 MySONIC gift card and a $25 DonorsChoose.org giving card.
How to Enter:
1. Visit DonorsChoose.org and look over the classroom grant requests.
2. Leave a comment briefly telling us about a request you think is important.
3. Optional: Twitter about this contest and leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet.
4, Contest ends 10 pm CST on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
5. Winner will be chosen from the comments by a random number generator.
This post courtesy of SONIC® and Barkley PR. No payment or compensation, other than my set of gist cards as described above, was received for this post.
Comments (102)
I think the digital storytelling classroom deserves the camera and software. I work in education and in technology and I know this is the wave of the future in the real world and in education. It is important to yeah students how it works at a young age so they can stay on the leading edge of up and coming technology.
Posted by Rebecca | September 8, 2009 6:01 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 18:01
I tweeter this but my Twitter is locked.
Posted by Rebecca | September 8, 2009 6:03 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 18:03
I like the Read About Science request
Posted by Adrienne Gordon | September 8, 2009 6:18 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 18:18
Thanks for the giveaway!...I love yer blog and would love to be a winner... =D
Posted by Bryanna P. | September 8, 2009 6:39 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 18:39
The program that touches me the most is the "We've Outgrown Our Kindergarten Books-By A Lot!". I really feel that getting kids to read at the best is most essential to all future lessons.
This is so great that Sonic is promoting these programs.
Thanks.
Posted by Margaret Smith | September 8, 2009 7:11 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 19:11
the music requests
Posted by Miranda Allen | September 8, 2009 7:24 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 19:24
Short Shelves for Short People! This Kindergarten classroom is located in the inner city and is high poverty. The students come to school every day ready to learn and for them to learn, they need to be able to reach the shelves for themselves.
Posted by Doreen | September 8, 2009 8:39 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 20:39
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/luvscontests/status/3854146294
Posted by Doreen | September 8, 2009 8:52 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 20:52
My favorite one was the Creating Forensic Scientists...this is a great program!
Posted by Erica C. | September 8, 2009 9:18 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 21:18
I like the Help Make Our Specials Special request since it helps out with art, music, and PE. I feel that the arts are an important part of children's creativity and intellect, and with obesity being a huge issue, I fully support their desire to fund their PE program.
Posted by Vicky H. | September 8, 2009 10:57 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 22:57
I like the Creating Forensic Scientists.
austma7@aol.com
Posted by Kiara | September 8, 2009 11:19 PM
Posted on September 8, 2009 23:19
I like the Show Me The Art! Project.
Posted by Rebecca Graham | September 9, 2009 12:58 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 00:58
Captured on Film.
Posted by Claire | September 9, 2009 1:01 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 01:01
All the requests are worthy but I think I'd go with the bilingual kindergartners.
Posted by Darlene T | September 9, 2009 4:34 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 04:34
Paper Please! looks like a worthwhile project to raise paper for the students. jelly15301@gmail.com
Posted by Carol Lawrence | September 9, 2009 6:10 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 06:10
The Autism Sensory Room is a project I think is very important. Our 3 year old son has Autism and I agree that a sensory room can greatly help students with Autism.
Posted by Emily R. | September 9, 2009 6:49 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 06:49
I think the Show Me The Art! Project is important
Posted by Heather S | September 9, 2009 6:59 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 06:59
It wouldn't come up for me today, but I looked at it for a different contest and liked one in particular--I am pretty sure the name was Ordinary Supplies for Special Students. However, must say that all of them have strong points.
Posted by Carol G | September 9, 2009 8:12 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 08:12
It was hard to choose just one, but I think the Musical Chairs is NOT a Fun Game All Day Long! is very important. Teachers are given so many students these days and it is vital that each child have a chair and table to sit at all day.
Posted by Laura | September 9, 2009 8:14 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 08:14
I think the request for white boards to help kids to learn Spanish is important.
Posted by Stacy | September 9, 2009 9:58 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 09:58
I was drawn to the requests for books for older students - Of Mice & Men....House On Mango Street.
I was also beyond touched that one teacher asked for index cards. Index cards.
Posted by Angie | September 9, 2009 10:10 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 10:10
I like the digital backpacks (http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=282997&verify=-1335073003) project. It is a high poverty school and the project encourages the use of technology.
Posted by Cathy McCaughan | September 9, 2009 10:10 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 10:10
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=274949
Posted by Brittney | September 9, 2009 10:30 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 10:30
book rack project
Posted by Linda Lansford | September 9, 2009 11:49 AM
Posted on September 9, 2009 11:49
The "What's Cooking, Good Looking" project is important, it will enable the teacher to teach cooking and kitchen skills:
"My students need kitchen supplies, including mixing bowls, porcelain cookware, a blender and teaspoons."
Posted by Carol | September 9, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:01
Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/3866910961
Posted by Carol | September 9, 2009 12:03 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:03
I love Mrs. F's request "My students need 2 digital cameras in order to document their lives and create portfolios." What a beautiful idea! I hope that they get enough money to buy 30 digital cameras for their classroom!
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net
Posted by Alicia Webster | September 9, 2009 12:10 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:10
The "Inspire Artists in 4th Grade!" grabbed my attention for a couple of reasons. It's a TN project and it's for fourth graders. I have an artsy, creative 4th grader myself, so I'm quite aware of what needs exist to adequately let her express herself.
Posted by Malia | September 9, 2009 12:18 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:18
Tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/justmalia/statuses/3867328857
Posted by Malia | September 9, 2009 12:21 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:21
The Spanish Educational one for Kids is great!! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Posted by Monique Rizzo | September 9, 2009 12:27 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:27
Ｉ ｌｉｋｅ Today's Readers = Tomorrow's Leaders ｏｎｅ！
Posted by Jessie C. | September 9, 2009 2:16 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 14:16
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/3869457765 ｔｗｅｅｔｅｄ
Posted by Jessie C. | September 9, 2009 2:20 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 14:20
The Autism Sensory Room is a project. I am caring for my autistic teenage nephew as we speek!
Posted by Holly W | September 9, 2009 3:56 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 15:56
Tweet! http://twitter.com/her5boys480/status/3871407695
Posted by Holly W | September 9, 2009 3:57 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 15:57
I teach kindergarten. I'd use it for my project We Want TO Read. I hope the winners will check it out!
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=305939
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Posted by MJ | September 9, 2009 4:17 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 16:17
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/sumrthyme/status/3871847783
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Posted by MJ | September 9, 2009 4:20 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 16:20
I like the Money and Time - Hands On Learning for Special Needs program.
Posted by Kelly Ann T. | September 9, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 17:38
I think the Strong Bodies, Strong Minds is an important project.
Posted by Pat | September 9, 2009 8:56 PM
Posted on September 9, 2009 20:56
I think the Special Projects For "Special" Kids one is great!
Posted by Courtney S | September 11, 2009 4:43 PM
Posted on September 11, 2009 16:43
We Need Help In Math is a great project to support because math is a hard subject for many people at every level of education.
Posted by Jeff | September 11, 2009 7:24 PM
Posted on September 11, 2009 19:24
I like the Creating Foresnic scientists program!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
jannajanna@hotmail.com
www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
Posted by Janna Johnson | September 12, 2009 12:40 AM
Posted on September 12, 2009 00:40
I am an avid reader so I like the project Booking it for Literacy. I believe excellant reading skills are important in this world.
Posted by Nancy | September 12, 2009 7:18 AM
Posted on September 12, 2009 07:18
My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/3932805773
Posted by Nancy | September 12, 2009 7:21 AM
Posted on September 12, 2009 07:21
I think the Number 1 Detective Ladies request for a forensic science inquiry kit is important because science is important in our world today, and I think this is a great way to get kids interested in pursuing that course of education.
Posted by Barbara | September 12, 2009 4:16 PM
Posted on September 12, 2009 16:16
I like the Captured on Film project.
Posted by Chris | September 12, 2009 10:02 PM
Posted on September 12, 2009 22:02
I like "Special Projects For "Special" Kids"
I think the program is really meaningful. Maybe for us learning how to bake is nothing, but for them it is important.
Posted by Wendy | September 13, 2009 3:25 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 03:25
Greatings, Not sure that this is true:), but thanks for a post.
Posted by Elcoj | September 13, 2009 6:39 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 06:39
This project sounds great!
Posted by Marie K | September 13, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 07:19
This project sounds great!
Posted by Marie K | September 13, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 07:19
This project sounds great!
Posted by Marie K | September 13, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 07:19
Its a tough decision, but I'd support the "Kindergarten Storytime Comes Alive with a Literacy Easel" because its a friend of mine's sons class!
Posted by CaseyDeuce | September 13, 2009 9:10 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 09:10
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/caseydeuce/status/3954927473
Posted by CaseyDeuce | September 13, 2009 9:13 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 09:13
I like the "Walk a Mile in My Shoes". Thanks.
Posted by Ingrid | September 13, 2009 2:32 PM
Posted on September 13, 2009 14:32
I teach kindergarten. I'd support my project.. WE Want To Read. I hope whoever wins will consider it also.
mj.coward@gmail.com
Posted by MJ | September 13, 2009 3:53 PM
Posted on September 13, 2009 15:53
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/sumrthyme/status/3961927002
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Posted by MJ | September 13, 2009 4:01 PM
Posted on September 13, 2009 16:01
What's Cooking, Good Looking project is important, because i don't think there is much cooking being taught anymore
Posted by christopher h | September 13, 2009 9:45 PM
Posted on September 13, 2009 21:45
I think understanding words, their proper use and spelling is important so I choose "Dictionary Divers".
Posted by Christie | September 14, 2009 2:22 AM
Posted on September 14, 2009 02:22
I think the requests for books for older students is awesome.
Posted by Erma | September 14, 2009 7:30 AM
Posted on September 14, 2009 07:30
I think it is important to contribute to the different autism requests like 'Autistic Students Want to Go to Science and Math Class'. This is because autism is getting very widely spread but is still very misunderstood and students who have this are not given the help they need to do the best they can. My son has high functioning autism and I have found it nearly impossible to get the assistance he needs and because of this school has been stressful. With the correct tools, students with autism can do it!!!
Posted by Justine | September 14, 2009 11:04 AM
Posted on September 14, 2009 11:04
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/3982727629
Posted by Justine | September 14, 2009 11:06 AM
Posted on September 14, 2009 11:06
Silverstein Seventh Grade Science Library.
My 7th grader loves science and I think everyone should see it the way she does.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
Posted by Jeanette H. | September 14, 2009 12:34 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 12:34
"STEM"ulating Science, because hands-on learning is the best.
Posted by Jennifer M | September 14, 2009 12:49 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 12:49
Listen, Read, and Learn! Reading is so important!
Posted by shawna | September 14, 2009 1:10 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 13:10
I would go with the I spy ABC's. I home school my daughter and I agree hands on is the best way for a child to learn. To much book work makes the child un interested fast
Posted by Jammie | September 14, 2009 2:56 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 14:56
I really like the Preschool Earth Scientists request. I think science is so important for children to learn. I think it is something that children take with them and it's so important to have the hands on learning.
Posted by Molly K | September 14, 2009 4:02 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 16:02
wow so many of pages of things that are needed I had to choose at random as they all seem so important I chose A Classroom Without Curriculum
as it deals with children with autism. Thank you not only for the chance at the giveaway but heads up on this site - I will bookmark it, things are stretched thin right now but when we have some extra pennies...I'll know where to go.
Posted by amy | September 14, 2009 4:38 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 16:38
The Autism Sensory Room is a project I think is important, my cousins child has this.
Posted by Arla | September 14, 2009 5:47 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 17:47
I also think show me the art is importnat!I loved art as a kid,our children need more of it
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by amy delong | September 14, 2009 6:42 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 18:42
Watercolor Painting for Students with ADHD and Autism!
my son is autistic and loves to do artwork - so I support anything that helps fund that
thanks for sponsoring this.
2kidsblogger(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by AB Smith | September 14, 2009 8:21 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 20:21
Help Us Read with Reggie, Leo and Nina! touches my as my little niece has autism.
dmjitems (at) gmail (dot) com
Posted by Tricia | September 14, 2009 9:39 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 21:39
I like the Money and Time - Hands On Learning for Special Needs program.
Posted by Gabriel J. | September 14, 2009 11:30 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 23:30
I like the "Cavemen Versus Hunger in the Souper Bowl" project.
Posted by Cynthya P | September 14, 2009 11:56 PM
Posted on September 14, 2009 23:56
I chose Podcasting for Tigers because if I'm not mistaken that is a school within our district.
Posted by Tammy | September 15, 2009 12:05 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 00:05
I like the Listen Up! proposal. Kids, people of all ages learn in different ways. Sound, audio books, etc. are such great resources. I think this is a very deserving proposal and they are very close to their goal.
Thank you! Sonic is so awesome for Limeades for Learning, thanks to them too. :)
Posted by Amanda | September 15, 2009 12:55 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 00:55
The The Facts of Math, The Facts of Math..., it hard to learn if you dont have the proper equipment. :)
Posted by chastidy | September 15, 2009 1:41 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 01:41
I like the Show Me The Art! Project.
Posted by dawn | September 15, 2009 2:09 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 02:09
I like the Art Portfolios needed
Posted by oneangel | September 15, 2009 5:47 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 05:47
I like the Art Portfolios needed
Posted by oneangel | September 15, 2009 5:47 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 05:47
I think the Dissection in the Details project is an important one!
Posted by Sheila Hickmon | September 15, 2009 8:08 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 08:08
I think Write On! is very important. We need to encourage our future writers.
Thanks
Posted by Charity | September 15, 2009 9:21 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 09:21
I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/4005236121
Posted by Charity | September 15, 2009 9:23 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 09:23
I liked the meaningful reading and writing program where students are making their own books.That sounds like a fun project for the kids.
Posted by Catherine Gildea | September 15, 2009 9:53 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 09:53
The Growing Animals and Seeds! project would be great for children to learn about science and growing things.
Posted by Veronica Garrett | September 15, 2009 10:30 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 10:30
i like the hurricane hunter request!
Posted by susan smoaks | September 15, 2009 10:41 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 10:41
Share A Chair
I think it's important because the big kids are having to sit in the small kid chairs. If you're uncomfotable you're not going to be able to concentrate on your school work. I think the big kids need some size appropriate chairs.
Thank you!
Posted by Crystal F | September 15, 2009 11:09 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:09
I liked the classroom project "Scientists Need Libraries, Too!"
We need much better educated kids when it comes to science else people continue to believe in supernatural stuff
Posted by R Hicks | September 15, 2009 11:12 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:12
Ethnic Garden/Sustainable Stewardship is one program I hope succeeds.
Posted by Dddiva | September 15, 2009 11:13 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:13
http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/4007385633
Posted by Dddiva | September 15, 2009 11:14 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:14
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/4007389676
Posted by R Hicks | September 15, 2009 11:14 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:14
What's Cooking, Good Looking has my heart.
Posted by Happi Shopr | September 15, 2009 11:43 AM
Posted on September 15, 2009 11:43
The Spanish Educational one for Kids is great I think learning another language is a great idea.
Posted by Susan Smith | September 15, 2009 12:08 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 12:08
the Native Americans In Georgia! request for books because that's an important part of Georgia history
Posted by Shannon | September 15, 2009 3:28 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 15:28
tweeted
http://twitter.com/07violet/status/4012683971
Posted by Shannon | September 15, 2009 3:32 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 15:32
I like the Keyboards for Kids one
Posted by DanV | September 15, 2009 4:09 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 16:09
I think "Great Books for Great Students!!!" sounds wonderful. I think all kids should have access to as many as books as possible. Thanks for the contest!
nicolekay@hotmail.com
Posted by Nicole Kay | September 15, 2009 7:27 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 19:27
Creating Forensic Scientists!
Posted by Gianna | September 15, 2009 7:38 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 19:38
My favorite is: Vertical Art Is So Close To My Heart! Which is for a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities in a low socioeconomic school. This is so important because such programs are underfunded and often overlooked.
Posted by Helen | September 15, 2009 8:27 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 20:27
The project that touched me the most is the one asking for computer desks for a special education classroom.
Posted by Lily Kwan | September 15, 2009 9:49 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 21:49
I'm voting for the Classroom Modernization Part 1 project to get new desks for students... I work in the same district as this teacher!!
Posted by Kh87 | September 15, 2009 9:57 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 21:57
read about science.
Posted by Donna K | September 15, 2009 10:02 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 22:02
I think Show Me The Art! is important
Posted by Chrysa | September 15, 2009 10:37 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 22:37
tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/4021644939
Posted by Chrysa | September 15, 2009 10:38 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 22:38