Dear Trinity Families, Friends, and Supporters,

Trinity Merrill Lutheran School is excited to announce the creation of a new STEM-Innovation Lab—a hands-on learning environment where students will explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through creativity, experimentation, and problem‑solving challenges.

This space will allow our students to design, build, code, invent, and discover in ways that spark curiosity and strengthen the skills they will use throughout their lives. To bring this vision to life, we are seeking donations of materials and equipment that will help stock and launch the space.

We are gratefully accepting items such as:
  • Basic tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers)
  • Craft and maker materials (cardboard, tape, markers, Q-tips, cotton balls, aluminum foil, recyclables like paper towel tubes, cottage cheese containers, cereal boxes)
  • Electronics and robotics kits (Snap Circuits, LEGO robotics)
  • Science supplies (magnifying glasses, tape measures, scales, flashlights)
  • Building kits (LEGO, K’NEX, magnetic tiles, marble runs)
  • Storage solutions (CLEAR plastic bins, rolling carts, organizers [all in working, clean condition])

A full wish list is available upon request, and all donations—large or small—are deeply appreciated. Every contribution helps create a space where students can explore God’s creation through hands‑on learning and joyful discovery.

If you would like to donate materials, contribute financially, or learn more about the project, please contact, Principal Scott Johnson in the school office. Thank you for supporting Trinity’s mission and helping us build a space where young minds can grow, imagine, and innovate.

This project will be developed during the third quarter with some piloted classes and training to be ready for full use in the fourth quarter and beyond.

With Joy and Excitement,

Principal Scott Johnson 
Trinity Merrill 

Support Our STEM–Innovation Lab

Our STEM–Innovation Lab is a place where curiosity comes alive and students are encouraged to imagine, design, build, and explore. Through hands-on learning experiences, students develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for the world God has placed before them.
To continue growing this space and expanding learning opportunities, we have created an Amazon Wish List featuring tools, materials, and resources that will directly support our students’ learning experiences. Every item—big or small—helps foster innovation, exploration, and discovery in our classrooms.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to support our students and teachers, consider purchasing an item from the list. Your generosity helps turn ideas into action and provides students with the resources they need to learn by doing.
Thank you for partnering with us in inspiring the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers.
Amazon Wish List

WISH LIST

BASIC TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Screwdrivers (Phillips & flathead)
• Small hammers & pliers
• Measuring tapes, rulers, yardsticks
• kid-sized gloves
• Hot glue sticks
• Scissors (regular & kid-safe)
• Tape: masking, duct, painter’s, packing

CRAFT & MAKER MATERIALS
• Cardboard, poster board, cardstock
• Pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, straws
• Markers, crayons, colored pencils
• Beads, buttons, pom-poms, googly eyes
• Clean recyclables (containers, caps, tubes)

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS
• AA/AAA batteries (rechargeable preferred)
• LED lights, copper tape, coin cell batteries
• Small motors, buzzers, switches
• Snap Circuits
• LEGO WeDo or Spike Essential kits
TECHNOLOGY
• Headphones (over-ear preferred)
• PLA filament for 3D printing

SCIENCE MATERIALS
• Magnifying glasses, flashlights
• Measuring cups, beakers, droppers
• Baking soda, vinegar, food coloring

BUILDING KITS
• LEGO bricks (all types)
• K’NEX, Keva planks, magnetic tiles
• Marble runs, Tinker Toys

STORAGE & ORGANIZATION
• CLEAR Plastic bins (all sizes)
• Drawer organizers, rolling carts
• Zip-top bags (all sizes)