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Mrs. Gillanders' Classroom

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Fresno, CA
  • Nearly all 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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Taking Photos of Our Art

Help me give my students an iPad to take photos of their art.
Mrs. Gillanders
Lincoln Elementary School
Fresno, CA
  • $290 still needed
  • 3 donors so far
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Past projects 14

  • Painting for Primary and Beyond!

    Funded Sep 18, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity, we appreciate it so much. My students will be overjoyed to begin their painting projects as soon as we receive these materials! I feel so privileged to be able to provide my students with these resources, and I want to thank you again.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 2 other donors.
  • Sturdy Shelves for Second Graders

    Funded Nov 29, 2023

    Thank you so much for your generosity. It is truly so appreciated and my students will be so excited to have sturdy shelves for our classroom library. Again, we truly truly appreciate your kind act of service. Thank you so so very much, we really appreciate it very very much.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.
  • Creating Readers

    Funded Jun 1, 2022

    Your donation will help us create a more enriching and diverse learning environment. It will enable our students to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Your generosity is not just a gift of books but a gift of opportunity, inspiration, and empowerment for these young minds.

    I want you to know that your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education and resources to our students is a source of motivation for us. We are committed to making the best use of your contribution to ensure that it directly benefits the children in our classroom.

    As we continue this educational journey, your support will remain a cornerstone of our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our cause, and we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and the impact your donation has made.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a difference in the lives of these young learners. Your generosity is a shining example of the positive change that can be brought about through the selflessness of individuals like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 5 other donors.
  • Reading and Having Fun at School!

    Funded Mar 1, 2022

    Your donation will help us create a more enriching and diverse learning environment. It will enable our students to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Your generosity is not just a gift of books but a gift of opportunity, inspiration, and empowerment for these young minds.

    I want you to know that your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education and resources to our students is a source of motivation for us. We are committed to making the best use of your contribution to ensure that it directly benefits the children in our classroom.

    As we continue this educational journey, your support will remain a cornerstone of our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our cause, and we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and the impact your donation has made.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a difference in the lives of these young learners. Your generosity is a shining example of the positive change that can be brought about through the selflessness of individuals like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • On and On Online Learning

    Funded Dec 1, 2020

    Your donation will help us create a more enriching and diverse learning environment. It will enable our students to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Your generosity is not just a gift of books but a gift of opportunity, inspiration, and empowerment for these young minds.

    I want you to know that your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education and resources to our students is a source of motivation for us. We are committed to making the best use of your contribution to ensure that it directly benefits the children in our classroom.

    As we continue this educational journey, your support will remain a cornerstone of our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our cause, and we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and the impact your donation has made.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a difference in the lives of these young learners. Your generosity is a shining example of the positive change that can be brought about through the selflessness of individuals like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 4 other donors.
  • Learning Technology for Little Learners

    Funded Aug 12, 2020

    Your donation will help us create a more enriching and diverse learning environment. It will enable our students to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Your generosity is not just a gift of books but a gift of opportunity, inspiration, and empowerment for these young minds.

    I want you to know that your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education and resources to our students is a source of motivation for us. We are committed to making the best use of your contribution to ensure that it directly benefits the children in our classroom.

    As we continue this educational journey, your support will remain a cornerstone of our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our cause, and we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and the impact your donation has made.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a difference in the lives of these young learners. Your generosity is a shining example of the positive change that can be brought about through the selflessness of individuals like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.
  • Environmental Education & More

    Funded May 24, 2023

    Your donation will help us create a more enriching and diverse learning environment. It will enable our students to explore new worlds, gain knowledge, and develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Your generosity is not just a gift of books but a gift of opportunity, inspiration, and empowerment for these young minds.

    I want you to know that your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education and resources to our students is a source of motivation for us. We are committed to making the best use of your contribution to ensure that it directly benefits the children in our classroom.

    As we continue this educational journey, your support will remain a cornerstone of our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our cause, and we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and the impact your donation has made.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making a difference in the lives of these young learners. Your generosity is a shining example of the positive change that can be brought about through the selflessness of individuals like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron and 6 other donors.
  • Children Are the Key to Change

    Funded Jun 3, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students have so enjoyed reading these books. We use them for our read aloud time after lunch each day. My students love having this time to relax and listen to a story after the excitement of their lunch hour. Sometimes we then take these stories and use them as the basis for a class discussion or a lesson, but oftentimes we just enjoy the literature and absorb the message it is teaching us. I love seeing students have those break throughs or want to discuss the story more with me later. Thanks again so much for making this possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

  • Representation Matters in our Classroom Library!

    Funded Jul 25, 2019

    Thank you so much for helping us receive books that represent the diverse school community we live in. I love using these materials as read alouds to expose students to different cultures and communities, and also to make them feel seen when they see students that look like them. Sometimes we use these books as the basis of lessons or discussions, other times they are just read for the pure joy of literature and exposure to diverse cultures. We love learning about others and the classroom discussions that have been sparked have truly been amazing. Again, thank you so much.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gillanders

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 3 other donors.
This year I will be teaching third grade and this is a crucial age to instill a love of reading for my students. They already enjoy reading, but fun and engaging books are key to keep them interested in reading and not let them start to see it as a chore. Books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Year of the Book, and the Hank Zipzer Series will keep them coming back for more. I need a diverse classroom library so my students have many subjects they are interested in to choose from, books with kids that look like them, and series that get them excited about reading the next book. These students are working so hard, they deserve the escape and enjoyment of reading a great book.

About my class

This year I will be teaching third grade and this is a crucial age to instill a love of reading for my students. They already enjoy reading, but fun and engaging books are key to keep them interested in reading and not let them start to see it as a chore. Books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Year of the Book, and the Hank Zipzer Series will keep them coming back for more. I need a diverse classroom library so my students have many subjects they are interested in to choose from, books with kids that look like them, and series that get them excited about reading the next book. These students are working so hard, they deserve the escape and enjoyment of reading a great book.

About my class

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