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Ms. Halpern from Northridge, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Halpern's classroom raised $169

Apple Pencil

Help me give my students an apple pen to go with the new Ipad.

This project expired on December 25, 2025.

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Ms. Halpern Alfred B Nobel Charter Middle School
Northridge, CA Grades 6-8

My Project

The Apple Pencil is an essential tool to maximize the learning potential of our new iPad in the classroom. With the Apple Pencil, I can write directly on the iPad screen just like I would on paper, which allows me to model math problems, take notes, and highlight important ideas while projecting lessons for my students.

It will also help me create interactive and personalized learning experiences.

I’ll be able to quickly draw diagrams, show step-by-step solutions, and annotate student work in real time. For students, especially those who learn best visually or who need additional support in math and writing, the Apple Pencil will make lessons clearer and more engaging.

In addition, I can move around the classroom with the iPad and Apple Pencil, helping individual students while still being connected to the screen at the front of the room. This flexibility ensures I can support all learners—whether they are English language learners, students with special needs, or advanced learners who benefit from enrichment.

The Apple Pencil will transform our iPad into a powerful teaching tool, making learning more interactive, accessible, and fun for all my students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Halpern Alfred B Nobel Charter Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Northridge, CA 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $99.00 1 $99.00
Staples Screen Cleaning Wipes, 100/Tub (ST61847) • Quill.com $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$101.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.21

Total project goal

$168.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.06

2 Donors

-$145.82

Donations toward project cost

-$142.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.24

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 $0.00

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