Date: September 2024
School: Caldwell High School
Wish Delivered: Science Lab Supplies
Teacher Tanya Gunter says "These supplies will transform our science program, allowing students to actively participate in experiments and understand scientific concepts through practical application. By engaging with real-world problems, students will develop critical thinking skills, increase their interest in STEM fields, and be better prepared for college and career opportunities. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of our students. With these essential science supplies, we can provide a more engaging, effective, and inspiring education. Thank you for considering our request to enhance the science learning experience at Caldwell High School."
Wish Amount: $9,218.91
Date: September 2024
School: Filer Intermediate School
Wish Delivered: Art supplies for calming corner
Teacher Hailey Massie says "I would like to create a calming corner within my classroom. As a child, I had severe anxiety due to my home life. I see myself in a few of my students. I want to be able to help them and provide a space that will allow them to work through the emotions they are feeling. Mental health plays such a huge role in the lives of our youth. I would like to support my students to the best of my ability. This calming corner and the items listed above will allow my students to thrive. They will understand that we all have emotions to work through, and it's okay if you need help learning to work through them."
Wish Amount: $892.20
Date: September 2024
School: Glenns Ferry School District
Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies
Teacher Lynette Chesser says "I have been teaching first grade for 14 years. The past 4 years I have been using Whole Brain Teaching strategies in the classroom. This year I would like to create a more engaged classroom by implementing more strategies from Whole Brain Teaching. Whole Brain Teaching is an instructional approach that aims to keep students engaged throughout lessons by using game-like challenges. Some strategies will be a whole group while others will be individual. The 30 second dance party-button will be used to celebrate individual student's improvement. Students will have a goal they are working to achieve such as, completing assignments without visiting with peers, cleaning up without being asked, reading more words per minute, completing assignments that they previously struggled with, Etc. The finger hand tally counter will be used in a variety of ways as well, students can track their own behaviors, or the teacher could count the number of times a desired behavior occurs to track progress in reducing a behavior. The benefit is the teacher can do it without drawing attention to the behavior. The scoreboard will be used to help tally whole class expectations. This will help promote healthy competition as well as enhancing a positive classroom environment. I'm excited to implement more WBT strategies this year."
Wish Amount: $79.96
Date: September 2024
School: Kimberly Middle School
Wish Delivered: School Desks
Teacher Christine Landers says "The student tables in my classroom are very old and falling apart. They are mismatched and difficult to arrange without a leg coming loose. The tables make it difficult for my growing 6th graders to collaborate in groups of more than two students. Our small school district does not have funds in the budget to replace the worn-out tables, so we have been trying to use them carefully and make do. I am requesting funds to purchase the Shapes School Desks which are ergonomically designed and can easily be arranged in a variety of ways for small to large groups as well as individual workstations. These desks would provide fun, flexible seating and foster greater student engagement by increasing focus and participation in classroom activities."
Wish Amount: $3,527.85
Date: September 2024
School: Peregrine Elementary
Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies
Teacher Jennifer Clements says "My special education preschool students learn best through play. Beefing up our dramatic play center will be great for my students! Most important is the language component: many of my students are nonverbal and need repeated opportunities to learn and practice new words. The dramatic play materials will give them these chances and allow them to learn new words specific to situations they will encounter in their real lives. The more items we have that match items they see outside of school, the easier it will be for them to make connections, use the items, and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives when talking about them (Apple! Red apple! Cut red apple!)"
Wish Amount: $2,050.96
Date: September 2024
School: Centennial High
Wish Delivered: Math Class Supplies
Teacher Michelle Axtell says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."
Wish Amount: $1,262.55
Date: August 2024
School: Peregrine Elementary
Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies
This wishlist is assisting teacher Whitney Wagoner in creating a better learning space for their extended resource classroom at Rigby Middle school. Students in the classroom range from moderate to severe disabilities including cognitive impairment, and receive extra help behaviorally, academically and social emotionally. The wishlists includes learning resources, supplies for arts and crafts, and furniture to allow students to feel more comfortable in their learning environment.
Wish Amount: $1,618.85
Date: August 2024
School: Star Elementary
Wish Delivered: Flexible Seating & STEM Supplies
Teacher Rebecca Rodriguez says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."
Wish Amount: $1550.00
