Monday, January 20, 2025
The East Rockaway Education Foundation donated the 3D printer to East Rockaway High School’s technology department. The printer will be used in various classes, including Design and Draw for Production, where students create educational toys for children ages 2-10. In the Digital Fabrication Club, students explore advanced design projects. Seventh-grade students are also using 3D pens to model designs, laying the foundation for future technological skills.
In addition, the foundation approved a grant for therapy dog visits to all grades, K-12, through Therapy Dogs of Long Island. The program will provide five visits per school each year, scheduled during high-stress periods like midterms, finals, and the holidays, to help alleviate stress and create a supportive environment for students.
Founded in 1998, the East Rockaway Education Foundation has raised more than $650,000 to fund over 250 projects and provide nearly $60,000 in scholarships. Recent initiatives include an outdoor classroom at Rhame Avenue School and a library revitalization grant to replace books lost during the pandemic.
For more information or to contribute, visit EastRockawayEDfoundation.org.
