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The students can manipulate and handle it with care, while turning pages and deciphering words from pictures.\r\n\r\nWhat you have done is give them the boost during these trying times. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765409482684,"projectUrl":"project/a-snowy-day/9927349/","projectTitle":"A Snowy Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3698177"},{"teacherId":1496768,"projectId":9977786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 1st grade project and providing headphones for our classroom. Your generosity gives each student access to individual listening experiences during reading, math, and educational technology activities, helping them focus, stay engaged, and work independently. Headphones also reduce distractions, support different learning paces, and allow students to build important listening and comprehension skills. 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Maintaining cleanliness not only supports students' physical health but also positively impacts their focus, comfort, and overall learning experience. Your support has empowered us to take pride in our classroom and reinforce the importance of responsibility and care for shared spaces. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us create an environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202842150,"projectUrl":"project/sanitize-to-scholar-ize/9432947/","projectTitle":"Sanitize To Scholar-ize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9575283_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719165190454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9575283"},{"teacherId":1496768,"projectId":9965067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chips for our school counselor. 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Our first graders are drawn to the vibrant visuals, and it has helped make the classroom feel organized, joyful, and truly their own. For a new teacher just beginning her journey, having a classroom that feels complete and inviting has made a meaningful difference in her confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond decorations—you helped set the tone for a successful first year of teaching and created a space where students feel comfortable, inspired, and ready to learn each day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our students and future educators.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of this classroom's beginning.","fullyFundedDate":1767113663512,"projectUrl":"project/learning-looks-better-in-color/9972957/","projectTitle":"Learning Looks Better in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wahid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1496768_orig.jpg?crop=1146,1146,x534,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658188855737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wahid"},{"teacherId":3698177,"projectId":9959482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift. My students were so excited to use the watercolors to make their own creation . The children were thrilled to get lots of supplies. We got to do a collage that celebrated our diversity. These three and four year olds had plenty of paper to make all kinds of creations. They also painted cards to send to family and friends. We can do so much now!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you that make it possible for our ideas to come to life. You are awesome! Happy New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1765980979025,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/9959482/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3698177"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34847","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":492,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":42.1,"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"}