The wish list is compiled of items our staff would like in order to help improve either our curriculum or environment for students, staff, or community.
All items will not be purchased until they are fully funded.
Additionally, in an effort to keep our school running and the reality of the Neumann Fund Appeal annually, there will be a 10% tithe on all funds raised towards the wish list. That tithe will go to help hit the Annual Neumann Fund goal this fiscal year. If the Neumann Fund goal is reached before June 30th this year, funds raised after for the wish list items will get a 100% dollar contribution. The Neumann fund goal resets (with a 3% increase) on July 1st and the 10% tithe will then be reactivated.
If you do not have questions and would like to contribute today, please specify where you would like your funds applied when sending them in. You can drop off contributions or mail the development office at:
Bishop Neumann Development Office
202 S. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
Or click the button below to use your debit or credit card.
Teacher Wish-List:
2nd Refrigerator – Family Sciences – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Wonka
New Hand Mixers – Family Sciences – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Wonka
Empathy Pregnancy Simulator – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Wonka
New Gym Floor Tarps – Band, Choir, Dances, Prom, Concerts, Presentations
Requested by – Mrs. Costa
New tarps for the gym for when we have different events (prom, concerts, etc…). The other ones are so old that they are warped, stained, ripped, and so difficult to tape down so nobody will trip or get hurt walking on them. They are becoming more and more of a major safety issue. Not to mention, I don’t know how well they really protect our gym floor anymore.
Estimated Cost: $10,000 this would include new tarps, storage, and deployment system.
Sound Board – TravelMaster Shell – Choir, Play, Band
Requested by – Mrs. Costa
The acoustic shells are used when musicians perform in a large space not acoustically designed for music (like a gym in our case) and don’t have a ton of hanging mics/microphones to help amplify their sound. The shells direct more of the sound out to the audience in front of them providing a better listening experience rather than getting lost up into high ceilings and wide spaces. It also benefits the performers because they can better hear each other making it easier to balance their sound, hear entrances, etc… providing more confidence, which obviously helps them have a stronger, more effective performance altogether.
https://shop.wengercorp.com/education/travelmaster-shell.html#
Estimated Cost: $15,000
Eggspert Buzzer System – Math and Religion – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Sr. Megan Therese
Math Wars Method Workshop – Math – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Sr. Megan Therese
New Folding Machine for Mailings and Programs – All departments that make programs or send mail
Requested by Front office Secretaries
Our current one does not fold nicely, tears papers, messes up, and it is too costly to repair.
https://www.mybinding.com/duplo-df-850-friction-feed-tabletop-paper-folder.html.
Estimated Cost: $3,000
New Weight Room Equipment – Athletics & P.E. – FUNDED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Coach Roberts
New Style of Desk and Chairs – Spanish
Requested by – Mr. Waldman
The style of desk I am requesting (with seats not attached) will allow for more flexibility in arranging the classroom space. The desks could be arranged in a semi-circle around the outside of the classroom, leaving the middle of the room open. When I am teaching I can stand in the middle of the room essentially giving every student a front-row seat. When we act out stories, we have an open space in the middle of the room so everyone can see. When we have class debates, the horseshoe arrangement promotes more discussion and participation. Finally, having detached chairs would allow for another arrangement in the classroom – no desks. Sometimes I might want every student to sit on a chair, but not to have a desk. The desks with detached chairs allow for many more options in arranging the classroom that my current desks with attached chairs do not.
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/royal-seating-stackable-chair-1363857
Estimated Cost: $7,000
New office door with Window – Development Office – FUNDED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Development Staff
Stations of the Cross Booklets – Campus Ministry – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Kenney
Patens for School Mass – Campus Ministry – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Kenney
New Monstrance – Campus Ministry – FUNDED AND DELIVERED, THANK YOU!
Requested by – Mrs. Kenney
An additional ¾ size tuba for junior high and elementary students – Band
Requested by – Mr. Kellett
We currently have one ¾ size tuba. The full-size tubas we have for high school are too big for elementary students and most junior high students to handle. They are physically large and take an enormous amount of air to play. Having another ¾ size tuba would allow us to start an additional 6th or 7th grader on tuba, which will give us that critical low sound we need. It will also help prepare students for playing the tuba in the high school band.
Estimated Cost: $3,000
A vibraphone (percussion keyboard instrument with metal bars) – Band
Requested by – Mr. Kellett
There are 5 keyboard percussion instruments, each with its own distinct sound. When I was hired, we had 3 of the 5, chimes, bells, and xylophone. Due to a generous donation, I was able to purchase a marimba. With a vibraphone, we would have all five. The vibraphone is used in concert and jazz band. Since I’ve been here, anytime I needed a vibraphone I’ve had to borrow one from Wahoo Public and Midland College.
Estimated Cost: $3,000
