{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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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"},{"teacherId":9580321,"projectId":9805721,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness, support, and willingness to invest in the education of young children means more than words can truly express. Every contribution made to our classroom helps create a more positive, engaging, and successful learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten classroom, our days are filled with hands-on learning, creativity, exploration, and growth. Young learners thrive when they are provided with meaningful materials and opportunities that encourage curiosity and excitement about school. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide students with resources that support their academic, social, and emotional development. From books and classroom supplies to educational games, art materials, and flexible learning tools, your donations directly impact the experiences our students have each day.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make our classroom a place where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Many of the materials we receive through donations allow us to create lessons that are more interactive and engaging, helping students stay motivated and excited about coming to school. It is amazing to see the joy on a child's face when they are able to use new learning tools, read a new book, or participate in an activity that sparks their imagination.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am incredibly grateful for the support of caring individuals and community members like you. Teaching young children is both rewarding and challenging, and your generosity reminds us that we are not alone in this work. Knowing there are people who care deeply about education and want to help students succeed is truly encouraging. Your donations not only provide physical resources, but they also send a message to our students that their education matters and that their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity reaches far beyond the classroom supplies themselves. Your kindness helps create opportunities for confidence building, collaboration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences that students will remember for years to come. These moments help shape a child's love for learning and contribute to their future success both inside and outside of school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donations and continued support of our classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly appreciative of everything you have done for us. We are excited to continue using these resources to help our students learn, grow, and thrive throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1770393333802,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-scholars/9805721/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9580321_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720486086844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9580321"},{"teacherId":10171282,"projectId":10053723,"letterContent":"The addition of Dog Man and Dork Diaries to our classroom library has had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students. These books have quickly become some of the most requested and frequently read texts in the room. Because my class is made up of emerging readers, having access to high-interest, relatable series has been especially powerful.\r\n\r\nStudents are genuinely excited to read. They light up when they recognize familiar characters and eagerly share favorite moments with their classmates. This enthusiasm has translated into increased independent reading time, with many students choosing to read during free moments throughout the day. What once felt like a challenge for some now feels fun and approachable.\r\n\r\nThese series support literacy growth in several important ways. The engaging illustrations and accessible language in Dog Man help build confidence and fluency, while the diary-style format of Dork Diaries encourages comprehension and connection to the text. As a result, students are developing stronger reading stamina and are more willing to persist through books independently.\r\n\r\nBeyond skill-building, these books are helping to create a vibrant reading culture in our classroom. Students are recommending titles to one another, discussing characters and plots, and forming positive reading habits. Most importantly, they are beginning to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nBy adding these engaging series to our library, we are not only supporting academic growth but also fostering joy, curiosity, and a lasting love of reading that will continue to benefit students well beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769722104656,"projectUrl":"project/favorite-books-for-growing-readers/10053723/","projectTitle":"Favorite Books for Growing Readers","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":10096697,"letterContent":"These young scholars need the world to come alive for them. We are running low on our colorful toner. Everything is not black and white.\r\n\r\nPhotographs, sorting activities, and take-home books will now be more inviting and engaging, these four year olds can't help but learn!\r\nHow wonderful it would be to have access to world of vivid color, to have sight color words displayed in the actual colors and be able to tell the difference in skin tones in people. Everyone will be able to benefit ink for a color printer!","fullyFundedDate":1775681063633,"projectUrl":"project/ink-spot/10096697/","projectTitle":"Ink Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3698177"},{"teacherId":3698177,"projectId":10096791,"letterContent":"This class will have an opportunity that they probably would never have, thanks to you! There is nothing like digging in the dirt and growing plants. It is so much easier to learn the concept if you are doing it first hand. My scholars will be part of the process, so they will be able to see the cycles of growing. It all starts with putting that seed in the soil.\r\n\r\nHow much more it will mean if they can put those plants in the ground a watch what happens. They will tend the garden and watch what it produces. You helped to aid these 'growing' minds'.","fullyFundedDate":1774288352354,"projectUrl":"project/soil-refresher/10096791/","projectTitle":"Soil Refresher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3698177"},{"teacherId":9811044,"projectId":9893662,"letterContent":"The learning games we received through DonorsChoose have made a meaningful difference in my classroom. My students are more engaged, excited, and willing to participate, especially during small group and independent learning time. These games give them a hands-on way to practice important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking, all while having fun. I've seen students who normally struggle become more confident and eager to try, because the learning feels like play instead of work. Your generosity has helped create a positive, supportive environment where all students can grow and succeed—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769526327824,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-teacher-in-need-of-help/9893662/","projectTitle":"First Grade Teacher in Need of Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811044_orig.png?crop=345,345,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729606834151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811044"},{"teacherId":3698177,"projectId":9944850,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to all of you for realizing the importance of the awesome speaker you provided!\r\nThe impact in our daily routine and in the way we utilize music in our classroom has been amazing! Part of our routine is keeping a steady beat. We play a number/counting song and an alphabet or letter sound song. 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