Date: May 2025
School: Canfield Library
Wish Delivered: Books
Teacher Sarah Holcomb says "I have many students who are needing dyslexia font books for free reading time and projects. Many students who are dyslexic are hi-lo readers; meaning they need books that are printed in a friendly font and are high interest and low reading level. We currently do not have any of these books in our library. These books would be available to all of our 750 students at the Canfield Middle School Library. These book will help students that are struggling with dyslexia or other comprehension issues. Many students are wanting to check out books from our library for free reading a class projects. At this time, I am unable to provide these books for this vulnerable population. Our students would like to have access to hi-lo books that would hold their interest and meet classroom project needs."
Wish Amount: $282.00
Date: May 2025
School: Cardinal Academy Public Charter
Wish Delivered: Computers
Teacher Amber Abercrombie says "We are a high school for pregnant and parenting teens. When our school opened 4 years ago, money was so tight that we gladly accepted the old discarded laptops another local school was retiring so they could get new ones. Those old laptops are now 4 years older than they were when we got them and they glitch, do not hold charges, are broken, or in disrepair. We do not have a budget to replace, so we are slapping a "bandaid" on them and carrying on. Because of our population, our students are often on bedrest, maternity leave, or home with sick babies. We have to have a working device for each of our students in case they have to do their coursework from home."
Wish Amount: $9570.00
Date: May 2025
School: Eagle Hills Elementary
Wish Delivered: Special Education supplies
Teacher Zuzana Ludvik says "All of these items will allow our special education department to set up a social skills room for our students. This room is a little different than a sensory room because we focus on social skills, specifically for our students on the autism spectrum. The beanbags, rug, plants, bookshelf, wall decor, baskets, lamps, and wall sensory decor will allow us to set up a calm, neutral space for the students. The additional items such as legos, play doh, weighted stuffed animals, board game, and sensory stones will provide students with activities and sensory items. Students will be grateful for a calming space we can hold our daily social skills groups in."
Wish Amount: $1290.08
Date: May 2025
School: Pillar Falls Elementary
Wish Delivered: Classroom Books
Teacher Heather Cardinale says " Listen While You Learn is a reading program introduced by the school librarian during the fall of the 2022-2023 school year, thanks to the generous support of the Twin Falls Education Foundation. The program is available to Kindergarten through 4th-grade students at Pillar Falls Elementary School. My wish list will support the growth and continuation of the Listen While You Learn program, which engages students and promotes a love of reading. This will be achieved by purchasing resources such as VOX Books and Immersive Reality (IR) Books. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts and a lack of funding, we have not been able to complete the purchase of all necessary materials to reach as many students as desired."
Wish Amount: $1903.42
Date: April 2025
School: Melba Jr/Sr High
Wish Delivered: Special Education books and supplies
Teacher Christie Hunter says " To keep the learning process engaging and effective, I plan to restructure next year's curriculum with educational materials that cater to their diverse skill levels. Utilizing MathBait will be instrumental in this endeavor. This program will not only enhance their reading and comprehension skills through literature and math story problems but also provide engaging challenges that encourage them to apply their knowledge in practical scenarios."
Wish Amount: $855.88
Date: April 2025
School: Idaho Arts Charter
Wish Delivered: Desks with storage
Teacher Tracy Curd says "Stuffed like sardines! My students and I are trapped and confined daily because of the enormous and awkwardly sized student tables in our already small classroom. I am a third grade teacher at Idaho Arts Charter School, a Title One school and school district in itself that does not receive the usual funding and support that other schools do in the public school districts of Idaho. We are desperately seeking funding that could supply our class and future classes with the learning environment and appropriate seating they deserve. There are many limitations and obstacles we have tried to overcome this year due to the tables, with minimal success."
Wish Amount: $4,156.26
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
