The MEF Wishlist is a way for our SCM teachers and staff to receive items that are needed to aid them in helping our SCM students have the BEST education possible. This Wishlist is for requests of $200 or less. It may be used as many times a year as a need arises for a teacher or staff member.
You can grant the entire wish or a portion of the wish.
Teachers and staff can make a wishlist request anytime during the year.
Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit
Request from: Kelsey Went – Kindergarten – Beiger Elementary School
The Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit will allow students to gain knowledge in phonics and pre-reading skills. Students will be able to work on letter formation, phonics skills, age-appropriate vocabulary, listening, social-emotional, and fine motor skills. Students will be able to use technology which will allow my kindergarten students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills. By implementing this activity, students will develop a love of learning.
Wish Amount: $199.93 Date Requested: 10/8/21 Reference #: BE24
Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit
Request from: Amber Brugh – Kindergarten – Beiger Elementary School
The Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit will allow students to gain knowledge in phonics and pre-reading skills. Students will be able to work on letter formation, phonics skills, age-appropriate vocabulary, listening, social-emotional, and fine motor skills. Students will be able to use technology which will allow my kindergarten students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills. By implementing this activity, students will develop a love of learning.
Wish Amount: $199.93 Date Requested: 10/8/21 Reference #: BE25
Counter Top Portable Ice Maker
Request from: Shelly Murphy – Secretary – Liberty Elementary School
I am requesting this item on behalf of our entire student body. Many times our school nurse does not have ice readily available to give out to students whom have been injured or are suffering from a headache, bug bite etc. The small freezer in the nurse’s office cannot always keep up with the demand each day.
Wish Amount: $175.00 Date Requested: 10/8/21 Reference #: LI50
Plastic Magazine File Boxes
Request from: Stephanie Cowman – Intervention – LaSalle Elementary School
LaSalle has expanded their Read 180/S44 groups. Time is limited with these intervention groups, so organization is vital to optimize learning time.
These magazine boxes will create organization so students can come into the room, grab their materials, and get to work. Plastic magazine boxes will be more durable than the cheaper cardboard version, so they’ll last longer.
Wish Amount: $190.00 Date Requested: 10/11/21 Reference #: LA13
Spellgator
Request from: Lisa Kelly – 4th Grade – Emmons Elementary School
Some of my students are missing basic phonics skills due to virtual learning and Covid. These activities will provide students with the skills including phonics, CVC, vowels, diagraphs and blends. The hands-on activities will be used during literacy centers which will help develop sight-reading vocabulary, spelling, word association, building sight words, and matching.
Wish Amount: $195.00 Date Requested: 12/1/21 Reference #: EM41
Moby Max
Request from: Lisa Kelly – 4th Grade – Emmons Elementary School
Students need extra resources, especially for math and language arts. Moby Max offers many subjects whether it’s for remediation or enrichment. SCM did not renew the subscription this year. However, this year is more important than ever.. The activities help improve the students academic levels and provide meaningful data for teachers. For teachers paying out of pocket, the cost is $14.99 per month. I am requesting January-May for my class for $75.
Wish Amount: $75.00 Date Requested: 12/1/21 Reference #: EM42
Seat Sacks
Request from: Candace Lafferty – LaSalle Elementary School
My students have many supplies such as books, crayons, papers, pencils, etc. Using tables in kindergarten is what works best for the classroom, however, the downfall of that is that we have no storage for students. I have used my own money to purchase seat sacks from the dollar tree and unfortunately they have fallen apart rather quickly. I am having to staple or re-sew them very frequently as they are not sturdy enough to hold all of our supplies. I would love to buy some new ones that are better quality that will last for more than one year. It would be so great for students to have somewhere to store their belongings that is going to be reliable and trustworthy.
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 02/11/2022 Reference #: LA14
Potting Flowers and Plants
Request from: Jessica Wolfe – 3rd Grade – Emmons Elementary School
I would like to see bright plants and flowers outside our school building. Right now, the outside of our building is dreary and dark. Brightening up the outside of our building will make students excited to come to school. In addition, it will help promote pride and responsibility in students since they can help with taking care of the plants.
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 03/15/2022 Reference #: EM43
Outreach to Teach
Request from: Cynthia Hesch – Emmons Elementary School
Emmons School has been awarded a school-wide makeover day with the OutReach 2 Teach program from ISEA/ISTA. Several people from all over the state will be at Emmons on April 9th to volunteer for building updates. The students in kindergarten, first, second, and third grade will be painting thank you rocks for the volunteers. Due to the high volume of high rocks that need to be painted, we would appreciate help with funding for the rocks and acrylic paints. Thanks so much for considering this wish:)
Wish Amount: $80.00 Date Requested: 03/21/2022 Reference #: EM45
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen
Request from: Sarah Barthel, 5th Grade – Beiger Elementary School
Our class needs a class set of Woods Runner for our novel study. This is a wonderful book to use during our study of the Revolutionary War!
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 04/19/2022 Reference #: BE25
Read Alouds
Request from: Tara Francis – Hums Elementary School
We are looking to grow our classroom library! One of the most important factors in getting kids to read is getting books in their hands! We would like to purchase books for our classroom for read-alouds and for independent reading time. These books will be openly available for the students to read throughout the day!
Some titles include: Click, Clack, Goodnight; Norman One Amazing Goldfish; Not You Typical Dragon; Fruit Bowl; Cat Problems; The Ways to Hear Snow
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 04/21/2022 Reference #: HU27
Seating Around the Room
Request from: Tara Francis – Hums Elementary School
In our class, we do a lot of partner/group work in which the students work around the room. I like to provide them with various seating options while they work. We have a great start, but a few of our options are in need of replacement as they get so much use
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 04/28/2022 Reference #: HU28
Seating Around the Room
Request from: Tara Francis – Hums Elementary School
This year in lieu of traditional morning work I would like to implement morning tubs. These tubs will give students the opportunity to create, talk, share ideas and continue building their fine motor skills. Items we would like to have include but are not limited to: legos, building blocks, stem sets, and play-doh. We thank you for your help!
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 07/14/2022 Reference #: HU29
Stem Bins
Request from: Amy Darnell – Emmons Elementary School
Stem Materials for Stem bins Wishlist Detail: I would like to create stem bins for my students to use in place of morning work. I feel that by letting my students begin their day by giving them choices, using their imagination, and having fun, will set a better tone for the class. and the day ahead of us.
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 07/25/2022 Reference #: EM46
Learning through Play
Request from: Elizabeth Campbell – Kindergarten – Twin Branch Elementary School
I would like to incorporate more play based learning! I believe that kids learn so much through playing with others. They learn social, math, emotional, and reading skills by working together!
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 08/08/2022 Reference #: TB13
Stay N Play Children’s Balance Ball
Request from: Karen Demske – Beiger Elementary School
I have Balance Balls that I use instead of chairs. I am 9 balls short this year due to wear and tear. I would like to give all my students an opportunity to get the wiggles out. I have used these balls since Covid started and I believe that they really work. They give the kids a way to relieve some excess energy.
Wish Amount: $163.53 Date Requested: 08/08/2022 Reference #: BE26
Social Emotional Learning/Morning Meeting Library
Request from: Amber Koszyk – Kindergarten – Emmons Elementary School
Morning meeting is one of the most important parts of our day. I would like to add some SEL books and book sets to our library to help facilitate conversations about important skills and emotions kinders need to be successful!
Wish Amount: $200.00 Date Requested: 08/15/2022 Reference #: EM 47