{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph L Bowler Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7290722,"projectId":10002273,"letterContent":"The donations you have sent my class has really helped them to be more creative. It has helped them to create a book for a student who was struggling. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all of the papers they had to choose from. They loved the erasers and pencils to create some of their art. My students love to write. They were also so excited to have head phones to hear their computer programs. Thank you so much for your donations of supplies. I really am so appreciative of all of the options you have given to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768170108747,"projectUrl":"project/essential-daily-items/10002273/","projectTitle":"Essential Daily Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7290722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670987932859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7290722"},{"teacherId":6337821,"projectId":10014458,"letterContent":"The Movement, Comfort, and Focus in Our 2nd Grade Classroom project has made a meaningful and immediate impact on both the learning environment and student engagement in my classroom. The addition of storage racks has helped organize our lap seating, replacing bulky cardboard boxes and creating a more visually appealing and functional space. This simple change has improved classroom flow and aligns beautifully with the overall aesthetic, making our room feel more calm and inviting for students.\r\n\r\nSeveral of the new materials have directly supported student learning and independence. The headphones have been especially valuable, allowing students to fully engage with lessons and activities on their Chromebooks without distractions. The new pencil sharpener has also made a noticeable difference. Students can now sharpen their pencils quickly and effectively, minimizing interruptions and maximizing instructional time. Additionally, the test prep books have given me the tools to better support students as they prepare, helping build both their confidence and skills.\r\n\r\nOther additions have enhanced both learning and student well-being. The science bulletin board set has already been put to use, creating an engaging visual that supports our curriculum. The jump ropes have been a fantastic addition during \"Sharpen the Saw\" time, giving students a fun and active way to recharge. Overall, every item from this project has contributed to making learning either more effective, more engaging, or both. I am incredibly grateful for the support, as it has truly elevated the experience for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768530830877,"projectUrl":"project/movement-comfort-and-focus-in-our-2nd/10014458/","projectTitle":"Movement, Comfort, and Focus in Our 2nd Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craythorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6337821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579814911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6337821"},{"teacherId":9730085,"projectId":9995958,"letterContent":"My students love the magnatiles. They are so creative with them. They get their work done then want to play with them. They use their imaginations to make awesome things!\r\nThe reading rods help make my small groups fun and interactive. In the photo they are spelling out heart words with the cubes. They also love to spell out CVC worlds with them.\r\nMy small groups enjoy using the alphabet chips to spell out CVC worlds and make word ladders with them. \r\nFor centers I use the math memory with numbers for my low group that is still learning their numbers. The game makes it fun and exciting. I use the adding and subtracting game with my higher groups.","fullyFundedDate":1768153143927,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-my-students-successful-in-smal/9995958/","projectTitle":"Help Make My Students Successful in Small Groups.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730085"},{"teacherId":7632907,"projectId":10046134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students were able to observe real caterpillars up close and experience the amazing process of metamorphosis.\r\n\r\nWatching the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually emerge as butterflies was truly unforgettable. Students were excited each day to check on their progress, ask questions, and make predictions. This hands-on experience brought science to life in a way that no textbook ever could.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped spark curiosity, encourage responsibility, and create meaningful learning moments that our students will remember for a long time. They not only learned about life cycles, but also about patience, care, and the wonders of the natural world.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping make learning engaging and memorable for our class. Thank you for investing in our students and their education!","fullyFundedDate":1771370393129,"projectUrl":"project/caterpillars-and-butterflies/10046134/","projectTitle":"Caterpillars and Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7632907_orig.jpg?crop=1378,1378,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604417888614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7632907"},{"teacherId":10082374,"projectId":10025826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of new books that have already begun to spark excitement, curiosity, and a true love of reading. Your donations have made a meaningful impact on each and every student, opening doors to new ideas, perspectives, and adventures that they may not have experienced otherwise. It is truly inspiring to see how something as simple as a book can bring so much joy and motivation into our classroom. Your support reminds us that there are people out there who believe in our students and are willing to invest in their growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to share that we have already read two of the books you provided, and the response from the students has been amazing. They have been fully engaged, eager to discuss the stories, and excited to connect with characters who are close to their own age. These connections have made reading feel more personal and meaningful, helping students see themselves in the stories and imagine new possibilities for their own lives. The conversations that have come from these readings have been thoughtful and rich, showing just how impactful these books have been in such a short amount of time. We cannot wait to continue exploring the rest of the books before the school year ends, as the excitement continues to grow with each new story we begin.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided books, but it has also created opportunities for learning, imagination, and connection. Many of our students are discovering a renewed confidence in their reading abilities and are more willing to take risks, try new genres, and share their thoughts with their classmates. Watching their enthusiasm grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. The classroom has truly come alive with storytelling, laughter, and meaningful discussions, all thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a classroom filled with stories, adventure, and a love of learning. Your kindness has made a lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the role you have played in our journey this year.","fullyFundedDate":1768673722833,"projectUrl":"project/book-worms/10025826/","projectTitle":"Book Worms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082374"},{"teacherId":10406951,"projectId":10029752,"letterContent":"On behalf of our preschool students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has allowed us to purchase fine motor toys that are essential to our young learners' development.\r\n\r\nThese materials play a crucial role in strengthening hand-eye coordination, building dexterity, and preparing children for important skills such as writing, cutting, and self-care tasks. Beyond skill-building, these toys also bring joy, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment to our students each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom environment is richer, more engaging, and better equipped to meet the developmental needs of every child. Your contribution is truly making a lasting impact on their growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting early childhood education. Thank you for investing in our students' futures.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768706542893,"projectUrl":"project/strengthen-tiny-hands/10029752/","projectTitle":"Strengthen Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406951"},{"teacherId":10399561,"projectId":9995109,"letterContent":"A Note of Thanks from Our Classroom\r\nMar 31, 2026\r\n\r\nDear Donors Choose Donor,\r\n\r\nWe are writing to express our profound gratitude for your recent, generous donation to our classroom project to create more engagement and inclusivity. Your support has made a significant difference in the learning environment and opportunities available to our students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped us acquire classroom manipulatives for math and language arts, which has already been put to excellent use. These resources have helped the students to learn math and language arts through play. They are more engaged in learning with the manipulatives, and their play has been for extended periods of time instead of them getting bored quickly. The excitement on the students' faces when they realized what was possible through your kindness was truly heartwarming. \r\n\r\nOur student's math assessments have improved, as well as their social skills. Your donation helped to make this happen. We are so grateful for your donation. \r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and their education is an incredible gift. These resources will continue to help students for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for being an integral part of our students' success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nWendy Sandoval [Bowler, Joseph ES]\r\nPreschool teacher \r\nJoseph Bowler Elementary School\r\n\r\nEmail: worthw@nv.ccsd.net","fullyFundedDate":1768178237259,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-classroom-helping-at-risk-stud/9995109/","projectTitle":"Preschool Classroom Helping at Risk Students-Creating Equitable Learning Environment.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399561"},{"teacherId":10082374,"projectId":9472163,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous donations to our 5th grade classroom. Your kindness has made such a difference, and my students and I are beyond grateful for everything you've helped provide.\r\n\r\nThe bouncy chairs have been an absolute hit! Every single student loves them, and they make rug time so much more fun and comfortable. It's amazing how something so simple can bring so much joy and help the kids stay focused and engaged during our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe chair bands have been life-changing for my students who need to move or fidget while learning. Instead of being distracted, they can now quietly bounce their feet while still paying attention. I've noticed a big improvement in their ability to stay on task and participate in class—it's such a wonderful tool for helping them learn in the way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nOur new rug has made our classroom feel warm and welcoming. It's incredibly soft and cozy, and the students love sitting together on it for whole-group lessons. Having a comfortable space to gather really helps them focus and feel connected—it's become the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe play dough has brought so much creativity and excitement into our lessons! When there is time I love to just let them use it to create. It's amazing to see their imaginations come to life.\r\n\r\nAnd the vacuum—what a lifesaver! With our school being short-staffed at times, having a quick and easy way to keep our classroom clean has made such a difference. It helps us maintain a tidy, inviting space where students can learn and play without distractions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. You've helped create a classroom that's not only more engaging and comfortable, but also full of joy, creativity, and focus. My students and I truly appreciate you and all that you've done for us!","fullyFundedDate":1753552418454,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-materials-for-all-types-of-l/9472163/","projectTitle":"Seating and Materials for All Types of Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082374"},{"teacherId":562085,"projectId":6246951,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with your generous donations! While many of our requested items were not available when it came time to order, I chose to purchase cardstock for all our end of the year projects in kindergarten. My students LOVED making their long vowel letter crafts as well as their rainbows to track all their goals. \r\nWe did also get some actual kinex sets. They LOVE them. seeing what they come up with to build is awesome. Their towers, towns, cars, etc all come to life with their huge imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1656452305884,"projectUrl":"project/connections-through-knex/6246951/","projectTitle":"Connections through K'NEX","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp562085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506186114446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erikareyes"},{"teacherId":562085,"projectId":8378583,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity. My students love of Numberblocks is huge. Their faces of joy and excitement upon opening our boxes was pure happiness. How I wish I could share the video with all of you. \r\nThey have been playing dominoes ever since the game arrived and it is helping them build their number sense quickly. The stage is a huge hit and my students have been reenacting their favorite moments from various episodes. \r\nWe love the plushies and were sad 8 was out of stock. The pop-its are a fun addition to our number wall, too.","fullyFundedDate":1715012431079,"projectUrl":"project/5-4-3-2-1-lets-have-more-numberblo/8378583/","projectTitle":"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Let's Have More Numberblocks Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp562085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506186114446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erikareyes"},{"teacherId":9350404,"projectId":8930594,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to this project! I learned that my students are better able to focus when movement is incorporated. Through a previous project, flexible seating was able to be funded including their favorite seating choice: wiggle stools. They were so loved that all but two broke. I knew that we would need more sturdy stools going forward. Although I often purchase materials for my classroom and students, my heart sank when I saw the cost knowing the stools were outside of my budget. On a whim, I created a Donors Choose project. What could it hurt? I was moved to tears when I checked back to see that my entire project was funded, including the more-sturdy wiggle stools. \r\n\r\nUpon their arrival my students were so excited to try them out. When I told them that someone generously donated to purchase these items just for them they were amazed. \"That is soooo nice of them!\", \"Wow, how kind!\", and \"Bruh, these stools are awesome!\" Since then, these stools have been put to the test, and held up! They're sturdy, help my kiddos get some movement in, and are such a great addition to our classroom. My colleagues have even come in to try them out. \r\n\r\nThe other portion of this project were various fidgets and small sensory toys. As a Special Education teacher one of my goals as is to help students to better understand their own learning styles and tools they can use to help them better succeed. Fidgets have been helpful tools in our classroom. One of my sweet students often struggles to regulate his emotions when he is frustrated or overwhelmed. On a particular day he came to my classroom frustrated that his math work was \"impossible.\" Upon discussion we decided to take a short break to calm down before deciding how to move forward. I offered him a choice of a couple of sensory toys including a squishy cube. He loved being able to use that toy to help relieve some frustration. After a few minutes, he was able to calm down and together we came up with a plan for him to complete his work, including using the squishy cube as long as he continued to work. I watched as he would come to a difficult problem, pick up the cube and squish it in his hands while solving the equation. Pretty soon he was completing more than the required work and was so proud of himself for being able to use his tools to regulate his emotions, push forward, and complete something he was sure he would never be able to do. \r\n\r\nIn Special Education, progress can be small and slow, which means we celebrate all progress! These seemingly insignificant toys and stools have made a big impact in my students' school experience, helping to create an environment where they can be successful. THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1733278316491,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-savers/8930594/","projectTitle":"Sensory Savers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350404"},{"teacherId":6725663,"projectId":8032690,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have thoroughly enjoyed the books, and their enthusiasm is truly inspiring. They love visiting the reading center, where there is a book that captures each child's interest.\r\n\r\nThe students have had a wonderful time exploring various characters and predicting the outcomes of the stories. Additionally, my first graders have taken their learning to new heights by sorting our books into fiction and nonfiction categories. For my English language learners, this experience has made learning come alive, thanks to the kindness of supporters like you.","fullyFundedDate":1700345035387,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-reading-co/8032690/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725663"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65889","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":465,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.6,"schoolId":65889,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph L Bowler Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph L Bowler Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/joseph-bowler-elementary-school/65889"}