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Mrs. Smolewski from Stamford, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Smolewski's classroom raised $1,126

Both Eyes on Learning With iPads!

Help me give my students two Osmo Genius kits and two iPads. Due to our relocation, we have lost some technology as well as the room to store the physical tools this request would replace.

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Mrs. Smolewski Westover Magnet Elementary School
Stamford, CT Grades 3-5

My Students

Our school is a magnet, elementary school in an urban setting. On October 31st, our school was closed for the remainder of the year due to a widespread mold issue and structural issues. We, unfortunately, were forced to leave all the contents of our classrooms behind.

Thanks to our wonderful school district, we have found a new home for all 700+ students in an office building; however, these have been extremely stressful times for all of us.

As a 5th grade teacher, I am part of an awesome team who considers the whole grade level as ours. We would do anything to see each and every one of our students succeed. We teach all curriculum subjects and do flexible grouping in math and reading. Our school, however, does have a large population of low socioeconomic and minority students, many who receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch. As such, we often provide all supplies for our students to ensure they are prepared for each and every day. They are always grateful and bring us smiles and hugs.

My Project

Having the two iPads and Osmo Genius kits will give my students with diverse needs a leg up on learning. In my below-grade level reading group, we break into stations. One main focus I have in one of the stations is based around vocabulary and spelling, a challenge for these students (especially my ELLs.) Using Osmo "Words" for this station will provide a new and exciting interactive experience to encourage them. In math stations, Osmo "Numbers" and "Tangrams" would help my above-grade level students increase fluency with facts and with geometry. Osmo "Masterpiece" will allow my students to draw maps in social studies. "Letters" will also provide help with vocabulary in content areas. Osmo can also be used collaboratively by a few students to work toward a specific goal!

The more time they put "eyes" on the iPad, the more chance they have to succeed.

Having had the chance to see this technology in use in other classrooms and the excitement the students have using it, I know it will be a much sought after tool. I hope this is just the beginning of improvements to our new space.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 17 donors
Mrs. Smolewski Westover Magnet Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Stamford, CT View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 17donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iPad package: 32GB iPad+Case • Best Buy Education $381.23 2 $762.46
Osmo - Osmo Genius Kit • Best Buy Education $75.27 2 $150.54

Materials cost

$913.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$956.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$168.83

Total project goal

$1,125.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,125.53

9 Donors

-$910.00

Donations toward project cost

-$773.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$136.50

match offer

-$215.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$183.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.33

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 $0.00

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