LETTERS: BUSINESSES PROVIDE LEARNING MATERIALS

To the editor:

I teach sixth grade at May Greene Elementary School. Recently, my class completed a thematic unit in which the culminating project was the opening of an authentic restaurant for one day. Throughout the project the students received training in resume writing, completion of job applications, interviews, job training and hands-on opportunities to work with customers.

All of this was possible only as a result of receiving approximately $85 worth of groceries from Schnucks and 70 bread sticks from Fazoli's. I think the citizens of Cape Girardeau should be aware of how some businesses in our town truly give back to the community. When requesting donations for such projects, I do not always receive such enthusiastic responses from all businesses. However, Schnucks and Fazoli's have donated to this project two years in a row. Such wonderful community service deserves recognition. The confidence and experience my students gained from this project could not have occurred without the help of these businesses. Thank you.

PEGGY MOSES

Cape Girardeau