Dear Parents,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we’d like to share important information about stylus compatibility with the updated iPads students will be using starting in September. To ensure your child is ready for digital learning on day one, please review the details below based on their grade this fall:
Grade 3 Students (New to iPads):
Grade 3 students will begin using iPads for the first time. We recommend purchasing the Apple Pencil (USB-C), which is fully compatible with the new devices.
- Recommended stylus: Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Available at: Apple and most major electronics retailers
Grade 4 and 5 Students (Returning iPad Users):
If your child already has the 1st Generation Apple Pencil from a previous year, it will still work with the new iPads, but please note:
- A USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required to pair it with the updated iPads
- The 1st Gen stylus must now be charged at home using a Lightning cable and power adapter
- Required accessory: USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
- Cost: Approx. $10
- Available at: Apple and most major electronics retailers
If your child’s stylus is lost or no longer working, we recommend upgrading to the Apple Pencil (USB-C) rather than replacing the older model.
Please plan to make any necessary purchases over the summer so your child is ready to begin using their stylus during the first week of school.
Thank you.