{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10256912,"projectId":10090472,"letterContent":"Absolutely! Here's an impact letter that sounds authentic to your elementary art classroom and focuses on the hands-on benefits of the mixed-media supplies.\r\n\r\nThese mixed media materials have brought new opportunities for creativity and hands-on learning into our art classroom! My students love being able to work with different materials, experiment with textures and techniques, and turn their ideas into something they can see and touch.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been watching students become more confident in their artistic choices. They are learning that art does not always have one \"right\" answer. Instead, they can experiment, make changes, solve problems, and find creative ways to bring their ideas to life. The materials have also encouraged students to slow down, persevere when something does not work the first time, and take pride in their finished artwork.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, I am able to provide more engaging mixed media experiences that connect creativity with important skills such as fine motor development, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and self-expression. My students are excited to create, and I am excited to continue giving them opportunities to explore what they can accomplish as young artists.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our art classroom a place where creativity, curiosity, and confidence can grow!","fullyFundedDate":1776130446781,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-media-fun/10090472/","projectTitle":"Mixed Media Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256912_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x0,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781921934045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256912"},{"teacherId":10256912,"projectId":10090614,"letterContent":"Since the original clay project did not work as expected, I'd frame the impact honestly while highlighting the **successful and meaningful way you repurposed the materials** through your classroom reward system.\r\n\r\nThe modeling clay has found a special place in our art room in a way I did not originally expect! While using the clay as part of our planned kindergarten sculpture project did not work out as successfully as I had hoped, I was able to find another meaningful way for my students to enjoy this resource.\r\n\r\nI added the individual packs of modeling clay to our Art Room Award System, and my students absolutely love earning them! When students receive clay as an award, they are excited to take it home and create something of their own. It has become a fun incentive that encourages positive behavior, effort, creativity, and responsibility in our art classroom.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students' excitement when they earn their clay has reminded me that classroom resources can have an impact in unexpected ways. Instead of letting the materials go unused, I found a way to make sure they continued to bring joy and creativity to my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and helping me provide my students with resources that encourage creativity and make their art experience even more rewarding!","fullyFundedDate":1779990930056,"projectUrl":"project/little-sculptors/10090614/","projectTitle":"Little Sculptors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256912_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x0,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781921934045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256912"},{"teacherId":10171282,"projectId":10047423,"letterContent":"These materials have made a positive impact in our classroom by helping my students stay organized, independent, and engaged throughout the school day. Having individual crayon boxes has given students their own space to keep their crayons organized and ready to use, which has made transitions between activities much smoother. The class pack of crayons has provided us with plenty of supplies for daily assignments, creative projects, and hands-on learning activities. The colorful labels have helped us clearly identify student materials, while the dry erase markers have been useful during whole-group and small-group lessons. My students enjoy having supplies that are easily accessible and ready for them to use. These materials have helped our classroom run more efficiently while giving my first graders more opportunities to be creative, responsible, and confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774288352247,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-for-our-classroom/10047423/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171282_orig.jpg?crop=1317,1317,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755739695494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171282"},{"teacherId":9070264,"projectId":10254151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my \"Crystal Clear\" project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has helped provide my students with a cleaner, more organized, creative, and welcoming place to learn.\r\n\r\nThrough your donations, we received much-needed cleaning products and arts-and-crafts supplies. The cleaning supplies have helped us maintain a fresh and comfortable classroom environment where my students can focus on learning. Having these products readily available is especially helpful in a busy classroom where students are constantly learning, creating, exploring, and working together.\r\n\r\nThe arts-and-crafts materials have brought another kind of joy to our classroom. My students love opportunities to create, and these supplies allow me to incorporate hands-on activities into our lessons. Art gives my students another way to express themselves, demonstrate what they have learned, strengthen fine-motor skills, and simply experience the excitement of creating something they can be proud of.\r\n\r\nFor my students, having the right classroom environment and materials can make such a difference. \"Crystal Clear\" was about more than cleaning products and art supplies—it was about creating a classroom where students feel comfortable, inspired, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in our project and choosing to invest in my students. Because of you, they have additional resources that help make learning engaging, creative, and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778224345339,"projectUrl":"project/crystal-clear/10254151/","projectTitle":"Crystal Clear","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drummond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9070264_orig.jpg?crop=945,945,x0,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686231717748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9070264"},{"teacherId":9070264,"projectId":9991800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Towards Greatness\" project and for investing in my students. Your generosity has provided our classroom with essential materials that help me create engaging, hands-on, and differentiated learning experiences for my students each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom received copy paper, toner, cardstock, construction paper, a hole punch, and paper fasteners. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they make a tremendous difference. I am now able to print instructional materials, worksheets, reading activities, visual supports, and additional practice activities whenever my students need them. The cardstock and construction paper also allow us to create more colorful, durable, and hands-on learning materials that help keep students engaged.\r\n\r\nMy students have different learning needs, so having these resources readily available allows me to adjust instruction and provide extra practice, reinforcement, or enrichment. Instead of being limited by a lack of basic supplies, I can focus on giving each student the materials and support they need to learn, participate, and experience success.\r\n\r\nThe name of this project, \"Towards Greatness,\" represents what I believe about my students. Every day, they are learning, growing, overcoming challenges, and moving toward their own greatness. Your donation became a part of that journey.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide the tools we need to succeed. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated, and we are grateful to have supporters like you cheering our students on.","fullyFundedDate":1774077769311,"projectUrl":"project/towards-greatness/9991800/","projectTitle":"Towards Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drummond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9070264_orig.jpg?crop=945,945,x0,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686231717748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9070264"},{"teacherId":10620575,"projectId":10529381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom. Because of your kind contributions, my kindergarten students now have essential snacks, headphones, and cleaning supplies that make a world of difference in our daily learning routine. Having daily snacks ensures my students stay energized and focused throughout the school day, while the headphones allow them to engage directly with educational media and practice foundational skills without distraction.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps us maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment every day, giving our little learners a space where they can thrive and focus on growing. Thank you for investing in our students and making a direct impact on their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1788870608268,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-superstars/10529381/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Godwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10620575_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787273746951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10620575"},{"teacherId":10073595,"projectId":10000485,"letterContent":"Your support will make a meaningful difference for my fourth graders each day. When students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to concentrate, participate, and do their best. Having snacks available in our classroom will help meet a basic need so students can focus on learning and growing.\r\n\r\nThese snacks will provide students with a small boost of energy during busy school days. They will also help create a classroom environment where students feel cared for, supported, and comfortable asking for what they need.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will be better prepared to learn, collaborate, and succeed. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every child has the chance to feel ready for the day ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1778224347485,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-to-celebrate-edm/10000485/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks to Celebrate Edmentum Goal Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073595_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752014134515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073595"},{"teacherId":10073595,"projectId":10000416,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my fourth-grade students will have a clean, welcoming classroom where they can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. Having the necessary cleaning supplies will allow us to quickly take care of everyday messes and keep our classroom fresh throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will also help my students take ownership of their learning environment. Together, we will learn that caring for our classroom is one way we show respect for ourselves, one another, and the space where we grow each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a healthy, organized space where students can focus on learning, building confidence, and doing their very best!","fullyFundedDate":1778224341012,"projectUrl":"project/clean-safe-and-ready-to-learn/10000416/","projectTitle":"Clean, Safe, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073595_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752014134515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073595"},{"teacherId":9565819,"projectId":8492712,"letterContent":"The headphones have had a positive impact on my students with learning disabilities by helping them create a focused and comfortable learning environment. Many of my students are easily distracted by classroom noise and can become overwhelmed when there are multiple sounds happening around them. Having headphones allows them to block out distractions and concentrate more effectively on the task in front of them.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also encouraged greater independence. Students are able to use them during independent work, testing, and computer-based activities without needing constant redirection from the teacher. As a result, they are able to remain engaged longer, complete more assignments, and feel more confident in their ability to work independently.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the headphones have helped my students feel supported and successful in the classroom. By providing them with a simple tool to help manage distractions, we are creating an environment where they can focus on learning, participate more confidently, and have a greater opportunity to reach their academic goals.","fullyFundedDate":1729200354591,"projectUrl":"project/listening-helps-comprehension/8492712/","projectTitle":"Listening Helps Comprehension","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565819"},{"teacherId":10171282,"projectId":10047940,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have a space where they can continue learning, building friendships, and creating joyful memories, even during indoor recess. The \"Play, Learn, and Recharge Indoors\" project has provided my students with engaging activities that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and positive social interactions. These resources have transformed indoor recess from simply a break in the day into an opportunity for students to practice important life skills while having fun. One of my favorite moments has been watching students gather around a new game, patiently explain the rules to their classmates, cheer each other on, and learn that collaboration and kindness are just as important as winning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement filled the classroom. Their faces lit up as they explored the games and activities, and they immediately began sharing ideas about what they wanted to play and who they wanted to play with. It was heartwarming to see students who may not always choose to participate step out of their comfort zones, join their classmates, and build new connections through play.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel valued, included, and excited to come to school each day. As we continue learning, students will use these resources to strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through cooperative activities and classroom challenges. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide opportunities for them to learn, recharge, and grow together. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1774288352127,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-recharge-indoors/10047940/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Recharge Indoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171282_orig.jpg?crop=1317,1317,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755739695494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171282"},{"teacherId":3698177,"projectId":10098154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. It is wonderful that you realize the importance of these young growing minds. We often take home books and learning games throughout the year. Now we will have plenty of individual bags for easy portability.\r\n\r\nThese young scholars are building a firm foundation that bridges school and home. You are a big support to that learning foundation. You helped these children that would not have these supply of bags if it weren't for you.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778294064591,"projectUrl":"project/bag-it/10098154/","projectTitle":"Bag It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3698177"},{"teacherId":10431960,"projectId":10094076,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived. When they first saw the colorful paints, stickers, soil, and especially the plant lights, the classroom was filled with gasps and cheers. They couldn't wait to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty!\r\n\r\n​We used these wonderful resources for a special Mother's Day project that doubled as a living science lab. The students loved personalizing their flower pots with the paint and stickers, making each one a unique gift. But the real magic happened over the following weeks. Thanks to the plant lights, dirt, and seeds, our classroom transformed into a greenhouse. My students were able to watch the seeds sprout and grow into flowers right before their eyes. It was incredibly powerful to see them learn the real-life needs of plants by actually taking care of them every single day.\r\n​\r\n​Now that our Mother's Day flowers have been gifted, our next step is to take what we learned about plant life cycles and apply it to the broader ecosystem. We are moving into a science unit on local habitats, where students will use their new knowledge of soil, light, and growth to study the living things in the world around them.\r\n​Your contribution did so much more than buy supplies, it gave my students a tangible, unforgettable way to connect science with love for their families. Thank you for opening up these possibilities for our class and for being such a vital part of our learning journey!\r\n​","fullyFundedDate":1774077293034,"projectUrl":"project/growing-love-a-mothers-day-science-pro/10094076/","projectTitle":"Growing Love: A Mother’s Day Science Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10431960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770692500012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10431960"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34847","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":465,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":87,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":42.4,"schoolId":34847,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Bowling Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/norfolk-public-schools/richard-bowling-elementary-school/34847"}