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Mrs. McGowan's Classroom

  • Oaklands Elementary School
  • Laurel, MD
  • 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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  • Color Everywhere!

    Funded Apr 7, 2025

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation to our classroom! Your support in helping us purchase colored paper has already made a big impact. It may seem like a simple supply, but in our room, it's a tool for creativity, engagement, and hands-on learning. We use colored paper for everything—from graphic organizers and anchor charts to art projects and interactive lessons. It helps students stay organized, express themselves, and feel excited about what they're learning. The bright colors add life to our walls and bring smiles to our faces every day. Your kindness reminds my students that there are people out there who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for being part of our classroom community. We're so grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Optimum and 2 other donors.
  • I Love This Book!

    Funded Apr 9, 2025

    Thank you so much for supporting my students and this classroom project. My students were so excited when they opened these boxes. They are thrilled to read books especially books with some of their favorite movie characters. They also love these books because they are perfectly leveled for their reading ability. Having access to books that my early readers can read independently is critical to develop their love for reading. Again, thank you so much for your support and generosity! Your kindness has gone a long way and means so much to my students!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach

    Funded Apr 4, 2025

    Thank you so much for supporting this project! Your support and generosity means so much to my students and I. They are going to be so excited to learn these new resources are on the way to us. Again thank you so much! We are so grateful and appreciative! Take care.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.
  • Learn to Read!

    Funded Aug 24, 2024

    Thank you so much for supporting this project, my students, and our classroom! These resources have been a tremendous help in teachinng reading to my young kindergarten students. Having hands on resources to make connections with has been so helpful. My ELD students have also benefited greatly from the realia materials. Realia is an ELD teaching strategy that integrates real life objects into teaching. This helps make meaningful connections. Again, thank you so much for supporting the learning in our classroom. We are forever grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and one other donor.
  • Basic Needs for Everyday Learning

    Funded Aug 24, 2024

    Thank you so much for supporting this classroom project. These resources have meant so mmuch to my new group of kindergarten students. There are so many resources required to make our day run smoothly and contribute to our learning and the resources from this project have ensured we have the things needed for everyday learning. We are so fortunate to have such great supporters of our classroom and our learning. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Your support means so much to us!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and 2 other donors.
  • Newcomer Language Development

    Funded Aug 19, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity and support. These resources have meant so much to my students. These dolls and play resources have supported the language growth of my newcomer students and I couldn't be more pleased to watch them interact with the resources and one another! These materials have meant so much to us and have made speaking english less scary for my newcomer students. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting the learning and work in our classroom. Your support means so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and 2 other donors.
  • Newcomer Language Development

    Funded Aug 12, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity and support. These resources have meant so much to my students. These dolls and play resources have supported the language growth of my newcomer students and I couldn't be more pleased to watch them interact with the resources and one another! These materials have meant so much to us and have made speaking english less scary for my newcomer students. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting the learning and work in our classroom. Your support means so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and one other donor.
  • Printing in Color

    Funded Aug 12, 2024

    Thank you so much for supporting this classroom project. A colored printer has meant so much to our class already. We've been able to print so many wonderful colorful resources that are going to impact the learning in such a great way this school year and beyond. Having colorful engaging resources are going to be so exciting for my kindergarten students. They are going to love all of the colorful centers and learning activities to come. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and support! Take care!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and one other donor.
  • Go Away Germs

    Funded Aug 13, 2024

    Thank you so much for your support and generosity in getting these resources funded for my students! These supplies have meant so much to us and have helped keep my students healthy and safe so they are in attendance of school as much as possible! These supplies have helped to keep our classroom safe and clean as well. My students workspace is a nice clean space for them to learn and grow. Again, thank you so much for supporting my students! Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us! Take care!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Pull Up Fund and one other donor.
  • Nourishing Newcomer Learners: Bridging Opportunities Through Education and Snacks

    Funded Jun 19, 2024

    Thank you so much for supporting this project! These resources have meant so much to my new group of kindergarten students. Having a snack at the end of the day is so helpful, especially when they have lunch so early in their schedule. Having snacks on hand so no one is ever hungry has made learning that much better. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and support in helping fund these resources on behalf of my students. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. We will enjoy these treats in good health.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McGowan

    This classroom project was brought to life by A family that cares about education in P.G. County and 3 other donors.
My students are the greatest group of 5 and 6 year olds! They are always so eager to learn! My class is very diverse with some families being more fortunate than others. With 25 students in my Kindergarten class, my students have learned to work together and support one another. I am very excited to watch them grow throughout the school year!

About my class

My students are the greatest group of 5 and 6 year olds! They are always so eager to learn! My class is very diverse with some families being more fortunate than others. With 25 students in my Kindergarten class, my students have learned to work together and support one another. I am very excited to watch them grow throughout the school year!

About my class

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