Date: April 2025

School: McSorley Elementary

Wish Delivered: Keyboards and Stylus Set

Teacher Cara Guzman says "Keyboards would be extremely helpful for our typers! In third grade, we use our iPads often and a keyboard helps them use the full screen of their iPad. Since our district updates iPads often, I find it beneficial to have a Bluetooth keyboard so I don't have to worry about the plug-in no longer being compatible with the new iPad. Stylus would be beneficial for my students so they can click on small words, easier, on their iPads. It will help them to complete work, by "working problems out" on their iPads."

Wish Amount: $969.65

Date: April 2025

School: Farmin Stidwell Elementary

Wish Delivered: Compass Kit

Teacher Timothy Kerrigan says "In an age of digital reliance, learning traditional navigation fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-reliance. Compasses provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance spatial awareness and geographic literacy, empowering students to navigate unfamiliar environments confidently. The requested compasses and curriculum will be used for grades K-6th, serving over 500 children. These compasses will help our students understand direction, map reading, and route planning. By incorporating them into our curriculum, students develop a deeper connection to their surroundings, gaining practical experience in orienteering, land navigation, and environmental awareness. These skills promote confidence, teamwork, and resilience—key components of outdoor education."

Wish Amount: $595.00

Date: April 2025

School: Barbara R Morgan Elementary

Wish Delivered: Hands-on Learning Experience

Teacher Lesley Doane says "This project aims to create a hands-on learning experience for kindergarten students by raising chicks in the classroom! The students will be actively involved in the entire process, from hatching the eggs to caring for the chicks as they grow. Students will learn about responsibility, empathy for animals, and build confidence. It will also enhance critical thinking and teamwork skills as students observe, interact with, and learn about the life cycle of chickens. This ties in with our science standards on learning about animals and environmental awareness. Having new equipment for all three classes will allow everyone to participate equally."

Wish Amount: $629.70

Date: April 2025

School: Riverbend Elementary

Wish Delivered: 3D Printer

Teacher Nicole Olsen Wieland says "A 3D printer would be a valuable addition to my 3rd-grade classroom by providing students with hands-on, interactive learning experiences that enhance their understanding of STEM concepts. Through 3D printing, students can design and create physical objects that bring abstract ideas to life, such as geometric shapes in math or models of ecosystems in science. This kind of tangible learning helps deepen comprehension and makes complex topics more accessible, allowing students to visualize and manipulate their ideas in real-world ways."

Wish Amount: $774.95