Date: April 2024
School: New Plymouth Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Cubbies
Teacher Ashley Tappana says "We do not have any type of organizational cubby system in our classroom to keep backpacks and coats in a confined area and off the floor. We know that students thrive off of routine, predictability, and organization. Right now, we try and keep all items in an open recessed closet space, but there is simply not enough hooks and space for all of the lunches, coats, and backpacks. This results in coats and backpacks ending up on the floor in a pile due to us rotating 72 fifth graders throughout the day. By rearranging the classroom and adding these cubbies, it will prevent items from being lost and promote a cohesive and organized classroom. By providing these cubbies, our fifth graders will have the calm and organized space they deserve!"
Wish Amount: $239.45
Date: April 2024
School: Farnsworth Middle School
Wish Delivered: Mannequins and AED trainers
Teacher Joshua Smith says "If I have 6 adult mannequins, 4 infant mannequins and AED trainers, I can start certifying students in CPR through the American Heart Association while they're in my class, "Outdoor Survival." I currently certify students in "Stop the Bleed." Students do really well with the hands on instruction and direct applicability. We have an AED in our school, but most students have no idea where it is or how to use it. I've also found that learning first aid opens students' minds to first responder careers."
Wish Amount: $2,292.00
Date: April 2024
School: Glenns Ferry Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Seating and name tags
Teacher Amy Hill says "I am writing to request funding for alternative seating options for the students in my second grade classroom. As an educator, I understand the importance of creating a conducive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students. I believe that providing alternative seating options will have a positive impact on my students' focus, engagement, and overall well-being. I am also asking for some name tags for my students’ desks. These particular name tags have a lot of information that my students use daily. There is a number line, hundreds chart, cursive alphabet, place value, and shapes. My students use their name tags daily in math. I am committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students, and I believe that alternative seating options will play a crucial role in achieving this goal."
Wish Amount: $575.85
Date: April 2024
School: Bliss High School
Wish Delivered: Computer, camera equipment, and lighting equipment
Teacher Tyler Jessup says "I'm striving to get a photography and drama program going. We've pieced together old, used cameras and a mishmash of sound equipment, but we need more to pull off productions for our audiences to be able to see and hear. Our stage doubles as our gym. The lighting is bad and we need the spots to help illuminate our plays. The camera equipment will help us create images of our production and help students gain a photographer's eye. The computer is needed to edit and process images and videos from both the photography students and drama productions. We are a rural school and our students do not have much in the way of opportunity."
Wish Amount: $3,130.93
Date: April 2024
School: Arco Elementary School
Wish Delivered: CD Players, Audio Books, and Chairs
Teacher Tiffany Wight says "I have several students that struggle reading in my classroom. They are also easily overstimulated. The cd players, audio books and stadium chairs will allow them to have flexible seating in the classroom and have down-time while they work on their listening comprehension skills, and also listen to a variety of stories. We also have these physical books in the classroom or school library, so they can follow along while it's read aloud. They enjoy listening to audiobooks, but I have 18 students and only $250 per year for my class that is supposed to cover art supplies, snacks, and classroom activities."
Wish Amount: $688.26
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Multisensory tools/materials
Teacher Elizabeth Hall says "This is my second year teaching kindergarten. In an optimal setting, these supplies would be standard. However, we all know schools have budgets. Last year I did not know much about how to teach phonics and phonemic awareness, and they ARE very different. I didn't want to go into this year by not having all the training I needed in order to not "fail" my kindergarteners (ensure that they ALL had the tools and knowledge they needed to be successful next year) or my three young kids (one of them a kindergartener this year) at home, so I took extra training during the summer to learn more. What I learned is that I need to include more interactive multisensory strategies, and that there are tools to help me do this."
Wish Amount: $2,052.12
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Chair pockets
Teacher MaryLynn Graham says "These chair pockets help my students keep their desks more organized. If they have larger library books, it helps with the wear and tear on the book so that it is not placed in their desk with all of their other school supplies. It especially helps students with poor organization skills and messy desks because the most important items are stored in the pocket on the back of the chair. I started using them this year (because I don't have individual cubbies) and they have really helped the students be able to find things more quickly and maintain a tidier, more organized work area."
Wish Amount: $142.00
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Pencil grips, chair bands, and wiggle seat cushions
Teacher Mandi Burrell says "I have taught for almost 2 decades and I am noticing that students are less engaged and more squirrely. I have a high quantity that are diagnosed with ADHD and need something to help them stay on task. The pencil grips, chair bands and wiggle seat cushions are all for the purpose of ensuring safety, calmness and learning in my classroom. In addition to handwriting posture with the pencil grips the seat cushions help students sit in different positions all while maintaining engagement without distraction."
Wish Amount: $73.37
