Date: May 2024
School: Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies, books, and organizational tools
Teacher Jessica Westfall says "I am a first-year teacher working in a low socioeconomic school, where many students come to class without the basic supplies they need to learn effectively. As a result, I am often dipping into my own pocket to provide these essentials. The classroom itself is also in need of some attention. There are empty bookshelves, a printer that's not functioning well enough to keep up with the demands of the class, a large need for storage, and a lack of basic supplies that could really enhance the learning environment."
Wish Amount: $3,308.38
Date: May 2024
School: Deary Elementary
Wish Delivered: Sensory space
Teacher Kym Fredrickson says "I work with students of varying needs as a Special Education Teacher. I have multiple students that are non-verbal, Autistic, have anxiety, sensory processing, and/or other disabilities that make it difficult to cope in a typical classroom environment. I am working on turning the office attached to my classroom into a sensory space for students to come and use coping skills, take a break, and generally regroup/refocus so they can get back into a clear mental space where they are able to return to class and learn with their peers."
Wish Amount: $767.09
Date: May 2024
School: Hayden Canyon Charter
Wish Delivered: Choral Risers
Teacher Lori Marvin says "We celebrate the Arts and Sciences here at Hayden Canyon Charter. We are a Project-Based Learning School where we treasure student discovery and learning by doing. Our music program includes everyone. Every student here gets an opportunity to experience the joy of making music and performing music. Currently, our stage has no choral risers, placing up to 100 students all on the same level during performances. In order for our students to see their audience and for the audience to see them, risers are sorely needed. We humbly ask to be considered. This would mean so much to our entire campus, students and audiences alike. This would greatly improve our program and offer better quality performances to our Music department. This is our goal, to become better each year. Thank you for helping make this happen."
Wish Amount: $3,363.04
Date: April 2024
School: Sacajawea Middle School
Wish Delivered: STEM supplies
Teacher Theresa Du Chemin says "
Many of our students already show interest in various career fields of engineering, so having these listed tools for students to expand their learning and further develop their passion areas will be greatly beneficial. These materials will be helpful to students we serve this year, and for years to come as the items we have listed are reliable and connect across many subject areas to fit students’ interest areas in some way allowing them to maximize their full potential and to thrive, flourish, and create."
Wish Amount: $6,132.80
Date: April 2024
School: Kimberly Middle School
Wish Delivered: Monitors, keyboards, mice, and keyboard covers
Teacher Kelli Paulsen says "In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way students learn and engage with academic content. One indispensable aspect of this technological integration is the incorporation of monitors, keyboards, keyboard covers, and mice in the classroom. These seemingly mundane peripherals hold the key to unlocking a plethora of benefits, transforming the educational experience for students and educators alike. Our students are working with old monitors, keyboards, and mice that are failing. We need to upgrade our systems so that our students are learning the capabilities of technology in their generation. This would directly affect all 503 of our current middle school students and enhance learning and productivity in our computer room."
Wish Amount: $5,386.38
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
