Stella Maris Academy Wish List 2008
SMA is always looking for ways to improve the campus and enhance curriculum. If you are wondering how you can help please take a look at the Wish List for ideas. If you would like to donate toward the cost of a specific item on the wish list please write the name of the item on your check. You may also donate to the general fund by writing "Wish List General Fund" on your check. All donations should be sent to Mrs. Lowell, Principal.
Stella Maris Academy Wish List
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Item |
Description |
To Benefit |
Cost |
Wish Granted |
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SMARTboard |
The SMARTboard is a computer generated “white board”. Used for teaching. |
Science/Art/Music Lab |
$1200 Each |
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New Play Structure |
Our play structure needs to be replaced to keep up with current building safety codes. |
Junior Yard |
$25,000 (approx.) |
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Document Cameras |
A document camera is essentially a video camera pointed down at a table surface. Any document or object placed on the table will then be visible to the audience over a connected video display. |
Computer lab and classrooms |
$1,500 each (need 10) |
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Digital Cameras |
Teachers would use digital cameras to take photos of their classes and school events. |
Entire School |
$200 each (need 11) |
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Air Conditioning for Church Hall |
We would like air conditioning to use for special functions when the space can become quite warm. |
Entire school & parish family |
Unknown |
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Poles with Netting for P.E. Yard
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We would like a net to catch home runs. |
Senior Yard |
$1,000 |
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Countertop Remodel |
Junior Yard facilities are becoming old and could use a face lift. |
Junior Yard |
Unknown |
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Art Room |
Currently, we do not have a separate space for art classes. |
Entire school |
Unknown |
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Teacher Endowment Fund |
Monies in this fund will be earmarked for funding teacher workshops and overnight accommodations if necessary. |
All faculty |
Open-ended |
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Curriculum Enhancement Fund |
Monies in this fund will be earmarked for funding programs & activities for classes. Some examples include: guest speakers, American Revolution role-play and cultural diversity simulation. |
Entire school |
Open-ended |
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Paraprofessionals in Classrooms |
We would like to hire a full-time paraprofessional to work with students in their classrooms. |
All grades |
$18,000 p/year |
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School Psychologist (part-time) |
We would like to have a professional to work with students who may be having emotional difficulties. We would like someone to come twice a month. |
Entire school |
$10,000 p/year |
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Technology Fund |
Monies in this fund will be earmarked for funding our technology plan. Some items include iMacs for the lab and increased bandwidth. |
Entire school |
Open-Ended |
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