Past projects 4
Community Awareness With the Power of Posters!!
Funded Mar 12, 2022The school and I have been having a great time discovering how we can utilize the poster printer. We have so many ideas on how the printer will benefit the school and community. We hope that we are able to better inform and get our messages out there for all who need to see it. The printer has come in useful already to help display items in a way that everyone can see and understand.
We have used the printer multiple times already. First, we used it during our district volleyball tournament. We printed big copies of the brackets to be displayed in several different areas around the school. Next, we printed posters that display our school learning dispositions. These help the students know how to be productive members of our school community. Finally we are working on printing suicide awareness posters. These posters will be used to raise awareness for suicide which is a very concerning issue in the area.
Once again, I would like to thank all the donors for their contributions to the project. Your donations have helped our school put important information on display for the community and school to see. Once again, Thank you so much for the donations they are greatly appreciated.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gillett
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 15 other donors.Leave Your Mark
Funded Mar 4, 2021The students and I have been having a great time discovering how to use the laser engraver. We started the journey by researching different designs and ideas on multiple different sites. We then decided on using Thingiverse as well as Lightburn software. The students began looking for things that could be engraved on wood. The process of engraving is very cool to watch. The students and I were mesmerized the first time that we were able to watch the engraver in action. From the beginning engravings we moved onto how and what we could really use the engrave for.
First, we decide that trophies and plaques would be something we could definitely do with the engraver. We began using the engraver to experiment with different types of materials to see what would and would not work well with our engraver. We found that the bets material was softer wood, so that is what we decided to get so we could start making some trophies. The first trophy that was made was for a basketball tournament that was taking place at the school. The kids created a sportsmanship award for the tournament. They then had to upload the design and run it through the Lightburn software so that the image was compatible with the engraver. They then printed the award and looked at it to determine if it was what they wanted it to be. After careful examination the students decided to change some settings and then did the engraving again. The second time turned out much better and the team that received the award was very happy with the way it looked.
Next, it was time to begin using the engraver to spread some joy around the school. The students found a very nice saying to engrave in some small plaques for teacher appreciation week. They engraved one for every teacher and then handed them out during the week. The teachers all loved them and were very excited about how they were made. The students seemed to have a great sense of joy from creating and then giving their gift to the teachers.
Finally, we had several teachers retiring so the students along with myself created a special plaque for each one of them. The plaques was done on a very nice looking piece of pine and then to ensure that the plaque stays nice looking for a long time we covered it in an acrylic coating. The finished product looked like something that you would order from a store. That is exactly what the teachers who received the plaques said. The students once again were super excited and pleased with their accomplishment. They created a lasting memory for the retiring teachers.
In conclusion, I would love to thank the donors for their contributions to the kiana laser engraver project. Your donations have helped open a world that the students of Kiana would not have had otherwise. So again, thank you for your generous contributions that led to a world of discovery for the students of Kiana.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gillett
This classroom project was brought to life by Livia and Biz Stone and 4 other donors.3d projects come to life
Funded Feb 23, 2021The students and I have been having a great time discovering how to use the 3-d printers. We started the journey by researching different designs and ideas on multiple different sites. We then decided on using Thingiverse to begin the process of 3-d printing. As a group we picked an object, a unicorn, and downloaded the files needed to print it. We then loaded the print onto the software for the 3-d printer that You guys helped us get. Once the files were loaded on our 3-d printer we were able to change the design layout and size, along with decide what type of material we wanted to use. The students and I had a great time with this first round of discovery. We then set the printer to run the print and we all sat and watched for at least a half of an hour. The students were mesmerized by the process the printer used to build up the design layer after layer. Once the print had finished we all sat around in amazement at how the unicorn turned out.
First, the students were able to pick their own print from Thingiverse so each one could have something personal to them. The students went kind of crazy and we printed some pretty great objects. The students printed friendship rings, a mechanical hand, zip copters, trophies, Nintendo switch controller covers, and a plethora of other items. The students were truly overjoyed with the toys and items they ended up with and it gave them an understanding of how the 3-d printer worked. The process of picking and then redesigning the print was fun for the students to do and fun for myself to watch. They changed, thought, and rechanged items many times until was exactly what they wanted.
Next, it was time to move into the world of creating our own designs to print. The students began learning how to use Tinkercad, which is a basic version of Computer assisted drawing. They learned how to put shapes and designs together to create their own objects. They had a ton of fun envisioning their designs and the seeing them come to life. The 3-d printer worked over time as they printed their very own designs that could be shown to their families. With the purchase of new types of filament, The thread that goes in the printer, we were able to bring a ton of color and excitement to objects we were printing.
Next, it was time to see how the 3-d printer would be able to help us in our own lives. We were able to design and construct items that will be available for sale at the student store. The revenue created will be used to purchase more filament along with the potential for more 3-d printers. We were also able to create our own items that made the 3-d printer more functional. We also designed tools that were able to be used by community members for work they were doing. The students have been doing an awesome job with learning how 3-d printers can be used in real life.
In conclusion, I would love to thank the donors for their contributions to the kiana 3-d printer project. Your donations have helped open a world that the students of Kiana would not have had otherwise. So again, thank you for your generous contributions that led to a world of discovery for the students of Kiana.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gillett
This classroom project was brought to life by Livia and Biz Stone and 2 other donors.Building Ideas one Print at a Time
Funded Jan 19, 2021The students and I have been having a great time discovering how to use the 3-d printers. We started the journey by researching different designs and ideas on multiple different sites. We then decided on using Thingiverse to begin the process of 3-d printing. As a group we picked an object, a unicorn, and downloaded the files needed to print it. We then loaded the print onto the software for the 3-d printer that You guys helped us get. Once the files were loaded on our 3-d printer we were able to change the design layout and size, along with decide what type of material we wanted to use. The students and I had a great time with this first round of discovery. We then set the printer to run the print and we all sat and watched for at least a half of an hour. The students were mesmerized by the process the printer used to build up the design layer after layer. Once the print had finished we all sat around in amazement at how the unicorn turned out.
First, the students were able to pick their own print from Thingiverse so each one could have something personal to them. The students went kind of crazy and we printed some pretty great objects. The students printed friendship rings, a mechanical hand, zip copters, trophies, Nintendo switch controller covers, and a plethora of other items. The students were truly overjoyed with the toys and items they ended up with and it gave them an understanding of how the 3-d printer worked. The process of picking and then redesigning the print was fun for the students to do and fun for myself to watch. They changed, thought, and rechanged items many times until was exactly what they wanted.
Next, it was time to move into the world of creating our own designs to print. The students began learning how to use Tinkercad, which is a basic version of Computer assisted drawing. They learned how to put shapes and designs together to create their own objects. They had a ton of fun envisioning their designs and the seeing them come to life. The 3-d printer worked over time as they printed their very own designs that could be shown to their families. With the purchase of new types of filament, The thread that goes in the printer, we were able to bring a ton of color and excitement to objects we were printing.
Next, it was time to see how the 3-d printer would be able to help us in our own lives. We were able to design and construct items that will be available for sale at the student store. The revenue created will be used to purchase more filament along with the potential for more 3-d printers. We were also able to create our own items that made the 3-d printer more functional. We also designed tools that were able to be used by community members for work they were doing. The students have been doing an awesome job with learning how 3-d printers can be used in real life.
In conclusion, I would love to thank the donors for their contributions to the kiana 3-d printer project. Your donations have helped open a world that the students of Kiana would not have had otherwise. So again, thank you for your generous contributions that led to a world of discovery for the students of Kiana.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gillett