Ten students at Public School 213 - Carl Ulman Elementary School in Bayside, Queens, received 10 ipads through a grant by the Rotary Club of Soaring Heights. The project was part of the 2025-26 District Grant in which half of the project cost was funded by the Club and the other half was covered by a District Matching Grant.
Club President Shahnewaz Rahim formally handed over the iPads to School Officials, including Principal Odalis Dejesus and Technology Teacher Jennifer Louizio. President Shahnewaz expressed her “gratitude to everyone who continues to support and highlight the meaningful work of Soaring Heights Rotary. Every act of service strengthens our mission and brings hope where it’s needed most.” Principal Odalis thanked the Rotary Club for stepping forward to provide the children with the much needed iPads.
The school provided the hardware specifications and a list of approved vendors. The club provided the funding and the iPads were configured to the Schools specifications and delivered directly to the school. The school will retain ownership of the iPads and provide them to designated students each school year. The school's Technology Department will ensure that the iPads continue to meet these specifications through periodic inspections. The iPads are expected to have a minimum lifespan of five years.
The Soaring Heights Rotary Club was established in 2025 and this was the Club's first District Grant project.