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Mrs. Gillanders from Fresno, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading and Having Fun at School!

Help me give my students books they can read and some fun incentives!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gillanders's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

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 Students

The students in my class are nothing short of amazing. Most of my students come from families that were struggling to make ends meet before the global pandemic hit, and now they are barely keeping their heads above water.

Yet these students meet and exceed my expectations time and time again.

They are sweet and supportive to their classmates, they are respectful, and they work hard to learn. I feel lucky every day to be their teacher.

My Project

My students are fighting an uphill battle this year. Almost none of them had any previous school experience, and many of them had busy parents who weren't able to give them a lot of one on one time in the last year. They came to Kindergarten unprepared, but they have been working so hard all year and have made amazing progress. The items I am requesting will help reward them for their hard work and incentivize them to keep it up! I am also requesting books that are appropriate for my beginning readers, where they can feel successful using decoding skills to read them.

Mrs. Gillanders Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Fresno, CA View local requests

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

18 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Howstart 32 Pcs Random Mini Push pop Bubble Fidget Toy, Simple Fidget Toy, Keychain Bubble Pop Desk Toy, Decompression Toys Suitable for All Ages (32 PCS) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
EASYCITY 48 Pack Barrel of Slime - Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Elmer's Clear Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue, & Craft Glue | Large 32 Ounces for School Supplies & Slime Supplies | Washable Glue • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
First Little Readers: More Guided Reading Level A Books (Parent Pack): 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers (More First Little Readers Level a) • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
REESE'S, HERSHEY'S & KIT KAT® Miniatures Chocolate Assortment Candy, Bulk Candy, 33.38 oz Bag (93 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Nonfiction Sight Word Readers Parent Pack Level A: Teaches 25 key Sight Words to Help Your Child Soar as a Reader! • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Graphite Smencils - HB #2 Scented Pencils, 10 Count, Gifts for Kids, School Supplies by Scentco • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Danirora Sequin Keychains, [24 Pack]Mermaid Tail Keychains Animal Keychains for Kids Birthday Party Favors Supplies Goodie Bag Fillers Carnival Prize • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Frito-Lay Snacks Variety Pack 35, Classic Mix, 1 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
OHill 24 Pack Emoticon Plush Pillows Mini Keychain for Birthday Party Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
24 Pack Multicolor Pens, DRPHKTT 6-in-1 Multicolor Retractable Ballpoint Pens with 0.7mm, Funny Pen Gifts for Kids, Teens, Students, Cool Pen Gifts for Children's Day, Birthday, Christmas (24) • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
SOUR PATCH KIDS Big Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, Valentines Candy , 240 Count Box • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Bob Books Sight Words: Kindergarten • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
34 PCS Pull Back Cars Kids Toys Cars Mini Race Cars Playset for Boys Girls Bulk Cars Party Favors Toys Beach Toy Cars School Reward Prizes Christmas Stocking Stuffers Random Color • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ANERZA Stickers for Water Bottles, 100 PCS Cute Reusable Waterproof Vsco Vinyl Stickers for Hydroflask Laptop Skateboard, Aesthetic Scrapbook Sticker Packs for Kids Teens Girl, Valentines Day Gifts • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$261.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.44

Total project goal

$376.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.27

4 Donors

-$313.87

Donations toward project cost

-$286.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.08

match offer

-$38.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$33.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.53

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$0.00

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