Parents' Guild Wish List 2018-19
Parents' Guild is self-funded and relies solely on volunteers and fundraising efforts to support Episcopal and the school community throughout the year. Extra money raised is used to fund items that would not be available under the present school budget. All teachers, faculty, and staff were asked to submit requests that they would like funded through Parents' Guild. Please review these Wish List requests and vote for the items you would like funded. Voting is open April 30th at 8 AM through May 2nd at 4 PM. The link to vote will be emailed to all current parents. The remaining Parents’ Guild funds will not cover the entire list of proposed items. If your family or business would like to sponsor any of the items on our wish list or have questions, please contact us at: episcopalpgpresidents@gmail.com
Episcopal Community Read for Middle & Lower School - $3500 - Funded
Community Read would provide 3rd grade students and middle school students with the opportunity to participate in an engaging community read with their classmates and families, then attend an author book club event to celebrate reading. Selections would be made for a 3rd grade title, with a copy purchased for each student. An author with multiple titles appropriate for 6-8 grade students would be selected for an author visit. Students would be encouraged to read with their family, who would then be invited to attend a Community Read event, which would include a celebration of reading, book club style discussion, and an author speaking event.
Itemized List of Expenses
Middle School Book Selection: $500
Middle School Author Fee and Travel Expense: $1,300
Lower School Book Selection: $500
Lower School Author Fee and Travel Expense: $1,200
Total Estimate: $3,500
Upgraded Water Fountains for Aldrich Library, Middle School Building, VPAC Lobby, & VPAC Hallway - $12,600 - Funded
Last year Parents' Guild funded two water fountain bottle fillers for Lower School. This proposal is asking to upgrade the water fountains in the Aldrich Library, Middle School Building, VPAC Lobby, and VPAC Hallway. The fountains are used throughout the day by students and faculty. The current fountains are very small and do not allow the students to refill their water bottles without spilling water onto the floor, which causes puddles and a safety hazard for students walking.
Itemized List of Expenses
Water Bottle Refilling Stations (5): $12,600
3rd Grade’s 2020 Vision - Lower School - $987.57 - Funded
Third grade students need a cozy place to sit during reading and are requesting four bean bag chairs for each third grade classroom. They would provide students with a comfortable place to read without sitting on the floor or at their desk. We also are requesting board games suggested by the Lower School math department chair to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and Legos for our Lego project at the end of third quarter. All of these items will enhance every student’s third grade experience.
Itemized List of Expenses
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag (12 @ $40.99): $491.88
Medium Box of Legos (8 @ $27.99): $223.92
Monopoly Junior (3 @ $14.99): $44.97
Color Ku (3 @ $39.99): $119.97
Apples to Apples (3 @ $14.99): $44.97
Sorry (3 @ $12.00): $36.00
Checkers/Chess/Backgammon Set (3@ $8.62): $25.86
Total Estimate: $987.57
Recess For All - Middle School - $2,100 - Funded
Play is an important part of our school day. Play helps middle school students use physical energy, make friends, and problem solve. Having a comfortable place to sit along with structured activities could go a long way in helping new, anxious, or injured students feel included during recess time. We are requesting three picnic tables and a collection of outdoor games.
Itemized List of Expenses
3 Outdoor Picnic Tables: $1,900
Outdoor checkers, chess, jenga, and yardeez (jumbo size): $200
Total Estimate: $2,100
Reading to Acquire French - Middle & Upper School - $868.18 - Still available for sponsorship
The more you read, the better your vocabulary becomes and the better you understand language. This is true for children in language arts and English classes, as well as for students in foreign language classes. To this end, I would like to expand my library of readers for my French students. The books I have selected are highly engaging and written for students learning French. The stories are comprehensible, yet stretch the students’ vocabulary and overall understanding of the French language.
Itemized List of Expenses
Superhamburgers (15 books @ $6): $90
Le Maillot (15 books @ $6.95): $104.25
Le Beau Mensonge (15 books @ $7): $105
La Classe des Confessions (15 books @ $7): $105
Pirates francais des Caraibes (15 books @ $7): $105
Le Vol des Oiseaux (15 books @ $7): $105
Nuits mysterieuses a Lyon (15 books @ $7): $105
Edi, l’elephant (5 books @ $7): $35
Le Nouvel Houdini (5 books @ $7): $35
Shipping and Tax: $78.93
Total Estimate: $868.18
VPAC Lobby TV Display - All Divisions - $3,101.17 - Funded
The Art Department would like to install a wall mounted or stand mounted TV in the VPAC Lobby for continuous promotion of the arts at Episcopal. The arts is one of the five pillars of an Episcopal education and this tool would be used to showcase student creativity, expression and achievement. This ever changing visual and performing arts display would be on view in the VPAC lobby to all visitors, students and families, and will provide evidence of the creative life that thrives on our campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
70” Vizio LED E Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV. 5yr warranty: $2,295.19
Mount MD 2296. Holds 42-70 inch: $48.99
Rolling TV Stand: $218.99
Google ChromeCast: Amazon Chromebit $87
Tax and Shipping estimate$451.00
Total Estimate: $3,101.17
Audio Recording Equipment (Lavalier Mics)- Upper School - $340 - Funded
I am piloting an English IV course this year called “The power of Podcasts: Storytelling in the Digital Age.” I have no equipment other than student phones and computers, and I’d like to offer students microphones when they are out on assignment and recording. Their product and professionalism will improve immensely with this small addition to our class!
Itemized List of Expenses
Duel Lavalier Mic Set (10 @ $33.99): $340
Total Estimate: $340
CPR Manikins - Infirmary and Upper School - $470.92 - Funded
I am requesting 2 additional infant CPR Manikins to assist me in teaching students/faculty Basic LIfe Support/CPR. I am also requesting AED trainers to help teach all faculty/staff how to operate the many AED’s on campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
Infant CPR Manikins (2 @ $122.21): $244.42
Trainer AED devices (2 @ $99): $198.00
AED Trainer pads (2 @ $14.25): $28.50
Total Estimate: $470.92
Canvas Labyrinth - All Divisions - $3,200 - Still available for sponsorship
Enhancing the type of opportunities we offer our students is the main goal of the purchase of a 7-circuit pattern 24-foot octagonal canvas labyrinth. Year round but especially during Lenten season, the portable labyrinth could simultaneously enhance the physical and spiritual experience one has while developing the awareness of self. Developing spirituality requires attention and this activity of walking the portable labyrinth allows it to be used both indoors and out, in the classroom or chapel with minimal effort. If being used outside, there are brass grommets in their hems and tent pegs.
Itemized List of Expenses
Canvas Labyrinth: $2,900
Shipping: $300
Total Estimate: $3,200
Root for the Mini Knights - Lower School - $1,398 - Funded
For years a robotics gap has existed in Lower School. Our robots were either too simple to challenge student or too complex. The introduction of Root to the market this year could change that. Root bridges the gap between the BeeBot and Dash. It has three levels of programming, making it suitable from first grade through middle school and beyond. We were given one as a demo and the students love it. It does things, like draw on magnetic whiteboards, or move to coordinate points that none of our other bots do, making it engaging for older students as well.
Itemized List of Expenses
Root Robots (8 @ $174.75): $1,398
Total Estimate: $1,398
3D Printer Replacement - Middle & Upper School - $2,697 - Funded
Several years ago we requested three 3D printers for our campus. Students across all divisions and departments have enjoyed using them. Since the original purchase, the technology has significantly improved. Dremel, while it will continue warranty on our old printers, is no loner creating software or updates for them. Soon we will no longer be able to use them. As student devices improve, fewer and fewer work with our current printers. We are requesting an upgrade of our printers to the latest model. Newer models will ensure that we can continue to design and print on campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
3D40 Dremel printers includes shipping (3 @ $899): $2,697
Total Estimate: $2,697
Kindergarten Station Spruce Up - Lower School - $4,653.53 - Still available for sponsorship
We want to give our stations an overhaul to meet the needs of our students academically, socially, and emotionally. We would like to add new materials to the stations we already have, and add new stations to the classrooms. We are hoping to add two new stations in our classrooms: a game station that teaches taking turns, teamwork, and strategic skills (we could go on!), and a puzzle station that will encourage problem solving, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem and more! The funding of these stations will help to support our students’ learning in purposeful and functional ways. This wishlist item is for all of Kindergarten.
Itemized List of Expenses
Game Station ($141.66 X 3 classes): $424.98
Science Station ($120.75 x 3 classes): $362.25
Puzzle Station ($559.24 x 3 classes): $1,677.72
Art Station ($180.64 x 3 classes): $376.92
Dramatic Play Station: $621.36
Blocks (Engineering) Station ($236.82 x 3 classes): $710.46
Technology Stations-Kids Headphones ($29.99 x 16 packs): $479.84
Total Estimate for all 3 Classes: $4,653.53
Fertroller for Greenhouse - All Divisions - $3,250 - Funded
The CropKing Fertroller enables the grower to automatically control the EC and PH of the hydroponic nutrient solution in recirculating the NFT grow system. With automatic EC and PH control the grower can maintain more consistent solution conditions and prevent potentially damaging variations. This can lead to higher production, better crop quality and more time for other greenhouse duties. The greenhouse was originally equipped to do the mixing of nutrients manually. The task of keeping the nutrient system consistent manually has created the problem of nutrient and PH level fluctuation. The crop has not been as vigorous as a result.
Itemized List of Expenses
CropKing Fertroller: $2,795
Nutrient concentration tanks: $300
Shipping: $150
Total Estimate: $3,245
Heavenly Sounds - Lower School - $997.68 - Still available for sponsorship
Morning Meeting, a daily occurrence in Lower School, is arguably one of the most important parts of our day. Imagine sitting at Morning Meeting with many children and not being able to clearly hear the music or speaker that day. The audio system we wish to purchase can help enhance the tone and inflections heard which enables the students to better comprehend. This will help increase participation from the students. They will have confidence in what concepts or music they are hearing which will bring assurance forth for more student participation. The wireless microphone and Bose S1 Pro PA system, will help us optimize the opportunity to reach all students and parents who attend Morning Meeting each school day and other programs during the year.
Itemized List of Expenses
Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position Powered PA System with Battery: $599
60 Month Repair Plan: $179.99
AKG WMS40Mini Vocal Set Band US25C Band C: $99
36 Month Replacement Plan for AKG WMS40Mini Vocal Set Band US25C Band C: $28.99
Tax: $90.70
Total Estimate: $997.68
Episcopal Community Read for Middle & Lower School - $3500 - Funded
Community Read would provide 3rd grade students and middle school students with the opportunity to participate in an engaging community read with their classmates and families, then attend an author book club event to celebrate reading. Selections would be made for a 3rd grade title, with a copy purchased for each student. An author with multiple titles appropriate for 6-8 grade students would be selected for an author visit. Students would be encouraged to read with their family, who would then be invited to attend a Community Read event, which would include a celebration of reading, book club style discussion, and an author speaking event.
Itemized List of Expenses
Middle School Book Selection: $500
Middle School Author Fee and Travel Expense: $1,300
Lower School Book Selection: $500
Lower School Author Fee and Travel Expense: $1,200
Total Estimate: $3,500
Upgraded Water Fountains for Aldrich Library, Middle School Building, VPAC Lobby, & VPAC Hallway - $12,600 - Funded
Last year Parents' Guild funded two water fountain bottle fillers for Lower School. This proposal is asking to upgrade the water fountains in the Aldrich Library, Middle School Building, VPAC Lobby, and VPAC Hallway. The fountains are used throughout the day by students and faculty. The current fountains are very small and do not allow the students to refill their water bottles without spilling water onto the floor, which causes puddles and a safety hazard for students walking.
Itemized List of Expenses
Water Bottle Refilling Stations (5): $12,600
3rd Grade’s 2020 Vision - Lower School - $987.57 - Funded
Third grade students need a cozy place to sit during reading and are requesting four bean bag chairs for each third grade classroom. They would provide students with a comfortable place to read without sitting on the floor or at their desk. We also are requesting board games suggested by the Lower School math department chair to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and Legos for our Lego project at the end of third quarter. All of these items will enhance every student’s third grade experience.
Itemized List of Expenses
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag (12 @ $40.99): $491.88
Medium Box of Legos (8 @ $27.99): $223.92
Monopoly Junior (3 @ $14.99): $44.97
Color Ku (3 @ $39.99): $119.97
Apples to Apples (3 @ $14.99): $44.97
Sorry (3 @ $12.00): $36.00
Checkers/Chess/Backgammon Set (3@ $8.62): $25.86
Total Estimate: $987.57
Recess For All - Middle School - $2,100 - Funded
Play is an important part of our school day. Play helps middle school students use physical energy, make friends, and problem solve. Having a comfortable place to sit along with structured activities could go a long way in helping new, anxious, or injured students feel included during recess time. We are requesting three picnic tables and a collection of outdoor games.
Itemized List of Expenses
3 Outdoor Picnic Tables: $1,900
Outdoor checkers, chess, jenga, and yardeez (jumbo size): $200
Total Estimate: $2,100
Reading to Acquire French - Middle & Upper School - $868.18 - Still available for sponsorship
The more you read, the better your vocabulary becomes and the better you understand language. This is true for children in language arts and English classes, as well as for students in foreign language classes. To this end, I would like to expand my library of readers for my French students. The books I have selected are highly engaging and written for students learning French. The stories are comprehensible, yet stretch the students’ vocabulary and overall understanding of the French language.
Itemized List of Expenses
Superhamburgers (15 books @ $6): $90
Le Maillot (15 books @ $6.95): $104.25
Le Beau Mensonge (15 books @ $7): $105
La Classe des Confessions (15 books @ $7): $105
Pirates francais des Caraibes (15 books @ $7): $105
Le Vol des Oiseaux (15 books @ $7): $105
Nuits mysterieuses a Lyon (15 books @ $7): $105
Edi, l’elephant (5 books @ $7): $35
Le Nouvel Houdini (5 books @ $7): $35
Shipping and Tax: $78.93
Total Estimate: $868.18
VPAC Lobby TV Display - All Divisions - $3,101.17 - Funded
The Art Department would like to install a wall mounted or stand mounted TV in the VPAC Lobby for continuous promotion of the arts at Episcopal. The arts is one of the five pillars of an Episcopal education and this tool would be used to showcase student creativity, expression and achievement. This ever changing visual and performing arts display would be on view in the VPAC lobby to all visitors, students and families, and will provide evidence of the creative life that thrives on our campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
70” Vizio LED E Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV. 5yr warranty: $2,295.19
Mount MD 2296. Holds 42-70 inch: $48.99
Rolling TV Stand: $218.99
Google ChromeCast: Amazon Chromebit $87
Tax and Shipping estimate$451.00
Total Estimate: $3,101.17
Audio Recording Equipment (Lavalier Mics)- Upper School - $340 - Funded
I am piloting an English IV course this year called “The power of Podcasts: Storytelling in the Digital Age.” I have no equipment other than student phones and computers, and I’d like to offer students microphones when they are out on assignment and recording. Their product and professionalism will improve immensely with this small addition to our class!
Itemized List of Expenses
Duel Lavalier Mic Set (10 @ $33.99): $340
Total Estimate: $340
CPR Manikins - Infirmary and Upper School - $470.92 - Funded
I am requesting 2 additional infant CPR Manikins to assist me in teaching students/faculty Basic LIfe Support/CPR. I am also requesting AED trainers to help teach all faculty/staff how to operate the many AED’s on campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
Infant CPR Manikins (2 @ $122.21): $244.42
Trainer AED devices (2 @ $99): $198.00
AED Trainer pads (2 @ $14.25): $28.50
Total Estimate: $470.92
Canvas Labyrinth - All Divisions - $3,200 - Still available for sponsorship
Enhancing the type of opportunities we offer our students is the main goal of the purchase of a 7-circuit pattern 24-foot octagonal canvas labyrinth. Year round but especially during Lenten season, the portable labyrinth could simultaneously enhance the physical and spiritual experience one has while developing the awareness of self. Developing spirituality requires attention and this activity of walking the portable labyrinth allows it to be used both indoors and out, in the classroom or chapel with minimal effort. If being used outside, there are brass grommets in their hems and tent pegs.
Itemized List of Expenses
Canvas Labyrinth: $2,900
Shipping: $300
Total Estimate: $3,200
Root for the Mini Knights - Lower School - $1,398 - Funded
For years a robotics gap has existed in Lower School. Our robots were either too simple to challenge student or too complex. The introduction of Root to the market this year could change that. Root bridges the gap between the BeeBot and Dash. It has three levels of programming, making it suitable from first grade through middle school and beyond. We were given one as a demo and the students love it. It does things, like draw on magnetic whiteboards, or move to coordinate points that none of our other bots do, making it engaging for older students as well.
Itemized List of Expenses
Root Robots (8 @ $174.75): $1,398
Total Estimate: $1,398
3D Printer Replacement - Middle & Upper School - $2,697 - Funded
Several years ago we requested three 3D printers for our campus. Students across all divisions and departments have enjoyed using them. Since the original purchase, the technology has significantly improved. Dremel, while it will continue warranty on our old printers, is no loner creating software or updates for them. Soon we will no longer be able to use them. As student devices improve, fewer and fewer work with our current printers. We are requesting an upgrade of our printers to the latest model. Newer models will ensure that we can continue to design and print on campus.
Itemized List of Expenses
3D40 Dremel printers includes shipping (3 @ $899): $2,697
Total Estimate: $2,697
Kindergarten Station Spruce Up - Lower School - $4,653.53 - Still available for sponsorship
We want to give our stations an overhaul to meet the needs of our students academically, socially, and emotionally. We would like to add new materials to the stations we already have, and add new stations to the classrooms. We are hoping to add two new stations in our classrooms: a game station that teaches taking turns, teamwork, and strategic skills (we could go on!), and a puzzle station that will encourage problem solving, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem and more! The funding of these stations will help to support our students’ learning in purposeful and functional ways. This wishlist item is for all of Kindergarten.
Itemized List of Expenses
Game Station ($141.66 X 3 classes): $424.98
Science Station ($120.75 x 3 classes): $362.25
Puzzle Station ($559.24 x 3 classes): $1,677.72
Art Station ($180.64 x 3 classes): $376.92
Dramatic Play Station: $621.36
Blocks (Engineering) Station ($236.82 x 3 classes): $710.46
Technology Stations-Kids Headphones ($29.99 x 16 packs): $479.84
Total Estimate for all 3 Classes: $4,653.53
Fertroller for Greenhouse - All Divisions - $3,250 - Funded
The CropKing Fertroller enables the grower to automatically control the EC and PH of the hydroponic nutrient solution in recirculating the NFT grow system. With automatic EC and PH control the grower can maintain more consistent solution conditions and prevent potentially damaging variations. This can lead to higher production, better crop quality and more time for other greenhouse duties. The greenhouse was originally equipped to do the mixing of nutrients manually. The task of keeping the nutrient system consistent manually has created the problem of nutrient and PH level fluctuation. The crop has not been as vigorous as a result.
Itemized List of Expenses
CropKing Fertroller: $2,795
Nutrient concentration tanks: $300
Shipping: $150
Total Estimate: $3,245
Heavenly Sounds - Lower School - $997.68 - Still available for sponsorship
Morning Meeting, a daily occurrence in Lower School, is arguably one of the most important parts of our day. Imagine sitting at Morning Meeting with many children and not being able to clearly hear the music or speaker that day. The audio system we wish to purchase can help enhance the tone and inflections heard which enables the students to better comprehend. This will help increase participation from the students. They will have confidence in what concepts or music they are hearing which will bring assurance forth for more student participation. The wireless microphone and Bose S1 Pro PA system, will help us optimize the opportunity to reach all students and parents who attend Morning Meeting each school day and other programs during the year.
Itemized List of Expenses
Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position Powered PA System with Battery: $599
60 Month Repair Plan: $179.99
AKG WMS40Mini Vocal Set Band US25C Band C: $99
36 Month Replacement Plan for AKG WMS40Mini Vocal Set Band US25C Band C: $28.99
Tax: $90.70
Total Estimate: $997.68