You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. O'Keefe from Springfield, MA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. O'Keefe is requesting

Developing English Skills for ELLs and Newcomers

Please help me allow my students to develop their English skills and confidence in our diverse classroom as they engage in meaningful learning experiences tailored to their needs.

  • $526 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. O'Keefe has another project! Donate to Help Us Shine: Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Learning Space to help her classroom.

$923 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. O'Keefe

Ms. O'Keefe has another project! Donate to Help Us Shine: Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Learning Space to help her classroom.

$923 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our diverse classroom celebrates students from various backgrounds, including many English Language Learners (ELLs) and newcomers. This year, I have several Level 1 students whose first language is not English and who need to learn the language in engaging and effective ways. As a Title I school with limited resources, it’s essential to provide tools that support their unique learning needs. I am asking for a Kindle Scribe, a protective case, and a replacement pen for this project. It is a versatile digital device that will significantly enhance the educational experience for these students.

The Kindle Scribe offers a user-friendly interface that allows students to take notes, annotate texts, and access a wealth of digital resources.

For ELLs, having a tool that combines reading and writing in one place is invaluable. It enables them to practice vocabulary, improve writing skills, and engage with literature at their own pace. The ability to highlight and make notes directly on texts fosters comprehension and retention, making learning more accessible and enjoyable.

Investing in this technology means providing our ELLs and newcomers with the resources they need to thrive academically and socially. Your support will help create a more inclusive classroom environment, fostering confidence and encouraging a love for learning. Thank you for considering our request!

Ms. O'Keefe Mary M Walsh Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. O'Keefe

Springfield, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. O'Keefe is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Kindle Scribe Digital Notebook- 32 GB with Premium Pen - 2022 - Gray • Best Buy Education $348.60 1 $348.60
WALNEW Stand Case for Kindle Scribe 10.2 Inch (2022 Released) – Two Hand Straps Premium PU Leather Cover with Auto Sleep/Wake and Pen Holder for Amazon Kindle Scribe Ereader (Orange) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Stylus Pen Replacement for Kindle Scribe Pen Compatible with Kindle Scribe, 4096 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity, with Magnetic Absorption Function(Black) • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59

Materials cost

$410.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.76

Total project goal

$525.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$525.09

1 Donor

-$234.91

Donations toward project cost

-$223.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.75

match offer

-$262.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/developing-english-skills-for-ells-and-n/8842169/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":40,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. O'Keefe","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1860936788","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Springfield","teachersOnPage":[8566175],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8842169,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"8566175":{"owner":"Ms. O'Keefe","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8842169],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566175_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y14&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659925716598","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21991067,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":923,"proposalURL":"project/help-us-shine-cleaning-supplies-for-a-h/9399018/","proposalTitle":"Help Us Shine: Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Learning Space","proposalId":9399018},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8566175,"schoolCounty":"Hampden","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MA","name":"Massachusetts"}}