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Ms. Smolinsky from New York, NY is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Ocean Must Be Explored!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore the ocean in an authentic learning environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smolinsky's classroom raised $1,502

This project is fully funded

My Students

My colleagues and I teach at a Title I school in West Harlem. Many of the students receive free lunch. Our students come from various cultural backgrounds and have various learning needs. Hugo Newman’s third grade consists of two general education classes and a Spanish Dual Language program, where students receive instruction in English and Spanish. All of our 3rd graders will benefit from this amazing opportunity to travel and explore what interests them.

Our students are curious and love a good adventure!

My Project

As a culminating project in our partnership with Maritime, students have the opportunity to travel and visit the Maritime Aquarium in Connecticut!

Many of our students have not traveled very far beyond their neighborhood and are excited to explore the world outside of New York City!

We are fortunate enough to be able to continue our third grade partnership with the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. The aquarium has already visited our classrooms to conduct squid dissections in our classrooms with students earlier this year. They will also be taking them on a trip to Orchard Beach, during which the students will explore the coastline, and the animals that have amazing adaptations that live there.

They will go on a Marine Life Study Cruise boat and explore the creatures that live in Long Island Sound. They will also be able to touch sharks, rays, and jellyfish in the interactive exhibits. Last year’s student loved the experience and we know our current students will enjoy it as well! They cannot wait to see what adventures and amazing experiences await them there!

Ms. Smolinsky PS 180 Hugo Newman Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

50 students impacted 20donors

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Component Company Total
Transportation Shofur $1,227.76

Trip cost

$1,227.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,276.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$225.21

Total project goal

$1,501.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,501.39

19 Donors

-$1,458.86

Donations toward project cost

-$1,276.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$182.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.53

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 $0.00

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