Date: September 2023

School: Eagle Hills Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Books and Classroom Supplies

Teacher Brooke Lynne Johnson  says "I have a vision to create a classroom space that is safe and exciting for my students. I want to instill a love for reading in my students because I know that reading for pleasure is one of the most valuable ways that students learn. Not every child likes to read at first, but I do believe that there is a book for every student (maybe they just haven’t discovered it yet!). I created my Wishlist with this concept in mind. I want to create a classroom library that is full of engaging and relevant grade level books that all students will be excited to explore."

Wish Amount: $1,011.00

Date: September, 2023

School: Basin Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Class Set of Headphones

This Wishlist will help teacher Cynthia Gilbert purchase headphones for her kindergarten class. Ms. Cynthia says “as a kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of limiting distractions to maximize learning. In today’s world, technology plays an integral part in the classroom. Computers play a pivotal role in education, and we need to maximize its broad range of opportunities. Being a veteran teacher, I have watched the classroom evolve from paper and pencil to computers, cell phones and chrome books. How can one compete with all that glamor! It is my role as an educator to provide an atmosphere so students will have success without distractions. Headphones will allow for such a pleasure! This small tool has MANY productive qualities to allow me to provide effective instruction."

Wish Amount: $748.75

Date: September 2023

School: Ponderosa Elementary School

Wish Delivered: CoverOne Book Repair Machine

Teacher Kayla Elkington says "The Cover One Book repair machine will allow our library books whose spin needs repaired or strengthening to quickly be fixed and back into the hands of students who wish to read them! It will also minimize the need and money associating with replacing books as we will then have the ability to repair them. Thus saving time, money, and resources and keeping books out of the landfill!"

Wish Amount: $1,878.00

Date: September 2023

School: Birch Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Stem Items

Teacher Juliana Lookhart says "STEM items like a 3D printer and other materials can greatly enhance the learning experience in the classroom. These tools provide students with hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, which are becoming increasingly important in today's world. With a 3D printer, students can design using geometry and spacial reasoning to create in a tangible way. Other STEM materials such as Makedo kits give students a chance to use their engineering and design skills to create and build while also working together to increase communication and collaboration skills."

Wish Amount: $1,362.00