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Ms. Schmalfeldt from Waxhaw, NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spread Creativity Like Wildfire

Help me give my students an iPad to express their creativity and plan for creating the yearbook for the school and help students have the flexibility to annotate, sketch, and dream up new ideas.

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Having an iPad will allow students not only to collaborate together but also utilize the pencil to annotate and create a masterpiece and allow them to maximize their time. The iPad's portability means students can work on their yearbook pages anytime, whether during meetings or at home, making it easier to share and collaborate with peers. Apps like Procreate, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Canva allow students to create custom graphics, edit photos, and experiment with typography and color schemes, all from one device. The iPad’s multi-touch display further enhances creative workflows, making it intuitive to design with precision and flexibility.

Beyond creativity, the iPad offers excellent organizational tools to help yearbook students manage their planning and production process.

The ability to use apps like Notes, Trello, and GoodNotes enables students to brainstorm ideas, create schedules, track deadlines, and keep all their materials in one digital space. This is an all in one that will increase our creativity and productivity combined.

Ms. Schmalfeldt Marvin Ridge High School Grades 9-12

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Waxhaw, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00
TiMOVO for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th Generation 2022/iPad Air 4th Gen 2020 10.9 Inch, Slim Hard Translucent Back Cover Fit iPad Air Case, Support Auto Wake/Sleep - Geometric Purple • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$742.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.60

Total project goal

$990.68

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 $990.68

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