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I need a variety of rhythm instruments such as egg shakers, hand drums and tambourines as well as equipment such as a parachute, a stretchy band, dance scarves, a stuffed beet and bean bags. All of this will be used to enhance the music experience and help students learn the musical concepts being taught in a fun, interactive way.

Valley Christian School would like a 2026 World Book encyclopedia set for the elementary library. Our newest set of World Book Encyclopedias is 2012. We strive to update this resource every five years, however, life has been full! We are a very patriotic school and the 2026 WB spinescape has an American flag "waving" across the books. This seems like the year to invest in this hard copy set. (Also, the encyclopedia set we have is then passed on to a teacher who can use a set in his/her own classroom.)

This year our rocket club has five students attempting to obtain their Level One certifications through the National Association of Rocketry. Acquiring the certification involves each student Purchasing rockets and motors, then building, flying, and recovering their own rocket. They must also pass both oral and written tests Before they fly their rocket. The cost per student is approximately $300. Additionally, we have a ten student high school team attempting to qualify for the American Rocketry Challenge at the national level. In order to qualify, students must launch scratch-built rockets in a precise manner, manipulating the rocket's flight characteristics to achieve a target altitude in a specified amount of time. The students this year are learning to use a 3D printer and CAD modeling software for design and are attempting to 3D print the majority of their rocket bodies. They must extensively test and refine their design through up to 40 test flights that will require a rocket motor for each test. These test flights are used to evaluate flight capabilities and ensure flight performance and OpenRocket predictions match. Rocket building materials will cost approximately $500. The cost of 40 motors will run around $2500.

This laser cutter/engraver will be used extensively for a variety of purposes, ranging from the production of precision rocketry components to creating new fundraising opportunities. As one of the safest and easiest-to-operate machines of its kind, this tool is perfectly suited to our club’s needs. By using this machine, our members will gain valuable, hands-on experience with modern manufacturing techniques and standard prototyping methods. This experience will help prepare them for future academic and professional opportunities while strengthening the technical capabilities of our club. Ultimately, acquiring this technology will allow us to keep our programs running for years to come, while significantly reducing production times and helping us complete projects more efficiently.

In our increasingly busy school environment, effective communication is essential for safety. With multiple buildings and outdoor spaces, our teachers and staff often struggle to connect promptly. By securing two-way radios, we can enhance our response times during emergencies and streamline communication for everyday tasks. This will foster a safer learning environment, ensuring our students feel secure and supported throughout their school day.

As part of a homeschool center, we do our best to work with a shoestring budget and try to keep the kids as active as possible. One main issue that comes with that is the lack of equipment we sometimes run into. It is my goal with the high school aged kids that they would recognize the importance of keeping a healthy and strong body, as well as realize that their health and strength is a gift from the Lord, and that they should take care of it as an act of gratefulness. One element we would like to incorporate is more calisthenic and weight based workouts to give the kids a sense of easy routines that they can do at home with very little money. This project is intended to fund a very simple set of weight training equipment, as well as calisthenic equipment and tools. My hope is that it helps the children to be more confident in themselves, as well as have appreciation for what the Lord provides for them on a daily basis.