The Wish List is a way for SCMA to communicate specific needs to our dear alumni, families, and friends. Items are listed by classroom teachers, resident care providers, Sisters, military staff, the athletic and music departments, and other staff. Should you choose to grant one of these wishes, you can give either the item itself or funds to purchase the item. To donate any item on the Wish List, contact Advancement or download the Wish List Giving Form.
Practice Soccer Balls - $9 each
St. Catherine's is starting a soccer team, and we need a set of practice balls. We are requesting 8 new or gently used soccer balls (size 5).
Storage Shed of Emergency Supplies - $900
Sister Johnellen is seeking a new, or gently used, outdoor storage shed to house our emergency earthquake supplies.
Care for Alpha Dorm Dogs
Sister Mary Diane would be very grateful to anyone who can provide veterinary care, such as teeth cleaning and shots, for Pup & Katie or funds to support Alpha Company's two lovable pups.
Activity Fund for Charlie Dorm
Sister Vickie would like to keep a small fund (less than $100) to purchase movies and other activities for her cadets.
Assorted Items for Delta Dorm
Help Delta Company feel like home for our new residents. Sister Regena is requesting the following items for her dormitory. Delta company will gratefully accept any gently used items of the funds to purchase new items.
Custom Delta Co. Door Mats- $102 for one mat and $205.80 for two mats
Simple Boom Box- $27.43
Stretch Slip Covers for 3 couches- : $70 for one couch and $80 for two other couches
Board Games (e.g., Sorry, Scrabble, Battleship, Monopoly, Checkers)- $10-$20 each
Floor Lamp - $88
Industrial Vacuum
Challenge Course Training Equipment - $2,063
In order to properly facilitate and train volunteers for our challenge courses throughout the year, the Military department is looking for sponsorship or contributions for training equipment. This equipment will be used by the military department to train facilitators in various forms of climbing techniques here at SCMA. This will give us the opportunity to properly certify our staff at little or no cost every year. This gear is an essential in keeping our cadets safe during training. Using challenge courses gives the academy a new way to develop young leaders and build self-confidence in our cadets. The military department strives to raise the bar each year and looks for new opportunities that will give the cadets of St. Catherine’s the leading edge in success. If anyone is interested or has any questions, they may contact the military department Col Barry Bizzell Commandant and Captain Angel Ramos Deputy Commandant at (714) 772-1363 extension 108 or 118.
Support the entire project or a specific item:
Facilitator Training Harness- 2 @ $40 = $80
Facilitator/Participant Helmet- 6 @ $60 = $360
Carabiner-4 @ $15 = $60
ATC- 4 @ $20 = $80
Climbing Rope- 4 @ $142 = $568
PMI Instructional Rope- $165
Emergency Rescue Kit- 2 @ $375 = $750
Color Laser Printer - $300
The school house is requesting a color laser printer to be shared by all of the teachers. Teachers and students would be able to print final projects in color!
Brick Pavers - $2,500 per section
Help us beautify our parkway on Cypress Street with brick pavers! Each separate section from one driveway to the next is approximately $2,500.
Memberships to Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - $100 per membership
Help our resource students experience the joy of reading! With titles available in every subject area and grade level, RFB&D’s digitally recorded audio textbooks on CD and downloadable audio textbooks help students challenged by the printed page. We are seeking a total of 5 memberships.
Assorted Items for our Library
Help put the finishing touches on our newly re-opened library! Mrs. Byard is requesting the following items to make the library an even more special place for our cadets. Give one item or all of them!
Standees: $62
Giant Stuffed Animals: $150
Task Stool: $255
Library Cart: $280
üWall Clock: $21
üPosters: $89
üBeanbag Chairs: $90
Thanks to the Koepnick Family for their gifts of a wall clock, posters, and beanbag chairs for the library!
Thanks to the Porter Family for their gift of a giant stuffed animal for the library!
Assorted Items for our Music Department
Help our fabulous music program! Mrs. Hynes is requesting the follow items for music and band. We are happy to accept gently used instruments. Give one item or all of them!
SMART Board $6,000
Marching Percussion Instruments $3,000
Baritone Saxophone $1,500-$3,000
Baritone Horn $1,500-$3,000
Director’s Music Stand $150
Set of Metronomes 5 @ $20 = $100
Drum Practice Pads 7 @ $30 = $210
Interactive Novel Guides for the ESL Class
Help the ESL students enhance their reading experience! Mrs. Hopkins is requesting SMART Board interactive novel guides and activities for two novels the class will be reading this year.
SMART Board Interactive Novel Guide and Activities for Night $24.95
SMART Board Interactive Novel Guide and Activities for The Outsiders $24.95
DLP Projector for Admissions - $900
Help our admissions department show off St. Catherine's! Graciela is wishing for a Dell 209X Ultramobile Projector to bring on recruiting trips to Mexico and Korea. The projector can also be used during parent information nights and presentations on campus as well.
Digital Cameras for Computer Class - $85 each
Help our cadets advance their knowledge of technology! Mrs. Kasten would like three digital cameras for use by the cadets in computer class. These cameras will be used to teach Photoshop, a useful and fun image-editing program, and would also be available for other teachers to check out.
üDictionaries for Grade 6
Thanks to the Newcomb Family for your gift of a classroom set of dictionaries for grade 6. Watch our vocabularies soar!
üToaster for Faculty/Staff Lounge
Thanks to the Gallardo Family for your gift of a new toaster for the faculty/staff lounge!
üClassical Music CDs for Grade 6
Thanks to the Dr. Carter Family for your gift of classical music CDs for grade 6. The 6th graders are now enjoying the music during art lessons.
üGolf Cart for Maintenance
Thanks to the Janiec and Thomas Families for your gift of a golf cart. You have made Manuel so happy!
üCouches for Delta Company
Thanks to the Nezzer Family for your gift of two gently used couches!
üPrinter for Delta Company
Thanks to Mr. Beres for your gift of a printer!