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Your generosity has truly transformed the feel of our classroom, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us create a space where every student can learn comfortably and confidently.","fullyFundedDate":1723678407607,"projectUrl":"project/the-flex-zone/8499781/","projectTitle":"The Flex Zone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lyttle"},{"teacherId":7881996,"projectId":8355748,"letterContent":"Our class has been putting the donated snacks to great use during our daily and math rotations. One special moment happened during our \"Snack & Solve\" center, where students completed word-problem challenges and then grabbed a healthy snack to refuel.\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes arrive, their faces absolutely lit up. They could hardly believe the treats were really for them. Many of them immediately started talking about how it would help them stay focused and energized.\r\nNext, we're starting a small-group research project, and students will rely on these snacks to keep their minds engaged during longer work periods. Your generosity is helping us build stamina, confidence, and joy in our classroom routines.","fullyFundedDate":1719941917568,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-state-testing/8355748/","projectTitle":"Brain Food For State Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lyttle"},{"teacherId":3766256,"projectId":8918417,"letterContent":"I'm so excited about handing my student new headphones! Thank you so much for donating to this project! The students are going to be able to focus on their iPads without distractions! This will enable them to learn the foundations of reading while I have a small group at my teacher table. You've made my classroom a better place for learning!\r\n I've found that the brand I ordered have been wonderful! They have withstood the rough handling from my kindergarten students. \r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Novelly","fullyFundedDate":1731154711264,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-kindergartners/8918417/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Novelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3766256_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696678878486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-novelly"},{"teacherId":1496768,"projectId":9890250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my first grade classroom with matching shirts for our upcoming 100th Day of School celebration. The students will be so excited to wear the shirts, and I know they will create a sense of unity, pride, and excitement as we celebrate this special milestone together. Because of your generosity, our celebration will be even more memorable and meaningful. The matching shirts will help the children feel included, enthusiastic, and ready to engage in the fun activities we have planned to mark 100 days of learning. Your support will make this day one they will remember for years to come, fostering joy, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping make our 100th Day of School celebration extra special.","fullyFundedDate":1764015214109,"projectUrl":"project/100-days-of-kindness-celebrating-big-he/9890250/","projectTitle":"100 Days of Kindness: Celebrating Big Hearts and Strong Minds!","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":1496768,"projectId":9890485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my first grade classroom with matching dalmatian costumes for our upcoming 101st Day of School celebration. The students will be thrilled to wear their dalmatian ears, bow ties, and tails, and I know the costumes will create a strong sense of excitement and unity as we prepare for this special milestone. Because of your kindness, our celebration will be even more memorable, helping the children feel connected, proud, and eager to participate in the fun learning activities planned for that day. Your generosity will bring joy, spark creativity, and make this event truly unforgettable for all of us. 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The shirts create a wonderful sense of unity, excitement, and classroom pride. Because of your support, our students will feel seen, valued, and connected during a day they will always remember. Your generosity helped turn a fun idea into a meaningful experience, and we are so grateful for the joy you brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764010090754,"projectUrl":"project/101-dalmatians/9897790/","projectTitle":"101 Dalmatians","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":1496768,"projectId":9897830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that provided matching dalmatian shirts for my first grade class to celebrate the 101st Day of School. Your kindness will make this milestone truly special for our students. They were overjoyed to see the costumes that will allow us to all dress alike, to proudly participate in our \"101 Dalmatians\" celebration. The shirts create a wonderful sense of unity, excitement, and classroom pride. Because of your support, our students will feel seen, valued, and connected during a day they will always remember. Your generosity helped turn a fun idea into a meaningful experience, and we are so grateful for the joy you brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764010092627,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-the-doghouse/9897830/","projectTitle":"Welcome to the Doghouse","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":1496768,"projectId":9739725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing hands-on sensory and learning materials for my first grader with blindness. Your donation of the magnetic drawing board and the games that allow me to add braille stickers has already made a meaningful difference in his daily learning. With these tools, he can explore shapes, letters, and textures in a way that is both engaging and accessible. The magnetic board lets him create lines and patterns independently, giving him a sense of pride and ownership over his work. The matching games help build critical tactile recognition skills while also making learning fun and empowering.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my student now has materials that allow him to learn alongside his peers with confidence. Your kindness is helping him build foundational skills, curiosity, and joy in the classroom. Thank you for believing in his potential and for supporting inclusive learning experiences that truly change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1762265313063,"projectUrl":"project/blindness-doesnt-block-brilliance/9739725/","projectTitle":"Blindness Doesn’t Block Brilliance","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":10256912,"projectId":9708826,"letterContent":"Technology plays a powerful role in our classroom, and your support has helped us use it in meaningful, student-centered ways. Our students use technology to explore new concepts, engage with lessons more deeply, and express their creativity. Whether they are viewing colorful learning materials, completing digital activities, or printing their own projects, technology helps them learn in ways that feel interactive, relevant, and exciting.\r\nThe new supplies you helped provide—especially the color ink and the reward system we print from our classroom technology—have opened up new possibilities for learning. Students absolutely love seeing their work printed in bright colors. It makes their projects feel \"real,\" and it gives them a sense of pride and ownership. They also get excited when we print their reward cards or personalized incentives, which helps reinforce positive behavior and consistent effort.\r\nThanks to your generosity, technology in our classroom isn't just a tool—it's a bridge to confidence, creativity, and success. Your support has helped our students feel seen, motivated, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202820473,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-bright-rewards/9708826/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds & Bright Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256912_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758138023380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256912"},{"teacherId":10256912,"projectId":9708738,"letterContent":"The books from our Pages and Project Pack have quickly become an exciting and important part of our elementary art classroom. Many donors love books, but may not realize how beautifully they support creative learning in an art setting. These new texts help students build skills in visual literacy, cultural awareness, and storytelling—skills that translate directly into stronger, more intentional artwork. As we read together, students learn how artists express emotions, communicate ideas, and use their personal experiences to create meaning. This helps them understand that art is not just about making something \"look nice,\" but about expressing a message.\r\n\r\nReading in our art room is an active, hands-on experience. We often begin lessons by gathering around a book, exploring the illustrations, noticing artistic techniques, and discussing themes. Students point out details, make predictions, and connect what they see to their own lives. After reading, they move straight into creating—using what they learned from the story or artist to inspire their own pieces. This blending of reading and making has helped even reluctant readers become more engaged, because they're learning through images, conversation, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, reading has become a joyful spark that leads directly into artistic exploration. These books don't just sit on a shelf—they guide lessons, inspire creativity, and help our students see themselves as thoughtful readers and expressive young artists. Your support has truly transformed the way our classroom learns and creates.","fullyFundedDate":1758202822226,"projectUrl":"project/pages-projects-pack/9708738/","projectTitle":"Pages & Projects Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256912_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758138023380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256912"},{"teacherId":10171282,"projectId":9635210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project! My first graders were beyond excited to explore all the new hands-on materials you helped bring to our classroom. From the moment they saw the Play-Doh, magnetic tiles, LEGO bricks, and straw builders, their creativity and collaboration took off.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see students eagerly building, designing, and problem-solving together. They've learned to share ideas, experiment, and persevere when things don't work out the first time. These materials have strengthened their fine motor skills, sparked their curiosity, and made learning math, science, and teamwork concepts come to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have opportunities to build, create, and discover through play. They are growing more confident and developing a genuine love for learning that will stay with them far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their joy, imagination, and success. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757551076140,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-in-first-grade/9635210/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds in First Grade","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":10256912,"projectId":9753373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"See Yourself in Art: Mirror for Self-Portrait Project\" Your kindness has provided my students with the opportunity to truly see themselves—both literally and artistically.\r\n\r\nWith the new mirrors in our classroom, my students can now observe their own unique features as they work on self-portraits. This resource has transformed our art lessons into powerful moments of self-discovery. As they study their reflections, they're learning to appreciate the beauty in their individuality and to express that through their artwork.\r\n\r\nThese mirrors are helping students strengthen their drawing skills while also nurturing self-expression, confidence, and pride in who they are. It's been inspiring to watch them realize that their differences are what make their art—and themselves—so special.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support in helping our young artists see themselves in new and empowering ways.","fullyFundedDate":1761443965570,"projectUrl":"project/see-yourself-in-art-mirrors-for-self-po/9753373/","projectTitle":"See Yourself in Art: Mirrors for Self-Portrait Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256912_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758138023380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256912"}],"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":41.8,"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"}