Fox Hill Elementary Getting iPads

Fox Hill Elementary School students are about to get some technically enhanced education thanks to a fundraising effort by the school's PTO.

On Friday, May 25, in a school assembly, the PTO will present students, faculty and staff with 30 new Apple iPads for rotating use throughout the school. The presentation of this gift is due to the unprecedented success of the committee’s Technology in the Classroom auction and dinner fundraiser in March which raised $14,000 for the school.

"That evening was so much fun and a huge success,” exclaimed Fox Hill School Principal Ellen Johnson.  “The success held a special meaning as I knew Fox Hill students would benefit in far-reaching ways as a result of the efforts and the participation of Fox Hill families and teachers. It will be rewarding to see all of that come together."

Fox Hill School utilizes iPads and other technology to facilitate and support learning in all subjects. Good for both small group and individual instruction, the technology allows students to access information for research, as well as provides teachers with applications that are based on the Department of Education Standards for use in the classroom. Fox Hill teachers create practice centers where students use the iPads for added practice and instruction replacing paper and pencil.

The fundraising event was the first of its kind at Fox Hill. Lead sponsors for the event were the Burlington Breakfast Rotary, Commonwealth Tile, and PJ’s Landscaping. Other sponsors included Cambridge Savings Bank, and .

In-kind donations came from all over the community including , , Litho-Craft Printing Company and the musical talents of the Covergirls: Debbie Gruber and Debye Delorean.

"I thank everyone who made our first auction possible, said Ellen Johnson.  “It was a special evening and one I will hold dear for many years to come.  As a result of the generosity and the support of the PTO and Fox Hill families, more students will have more access and time engaging in technology tools that promote learning and fun."