{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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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As a Title I school, many of our students come from low-income households and rely on the free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack services provided at school each day, so these extra treats were especially meaningful.\r\nTo make the occasion even more special, the snacks were placed inside large Easter eggs since Spring Break fell around Easter time. The students were incredibly excited to receive their special eggs and loved the surprise of opening them to find snacks inside. It brought so much joy to our classroom and gave them something extra to enjoy during the break.\r\nYour kindness helped create a memorable moment for my students and provided additional support for families during time away from school. Thank you for caring for our classroom and helping make our students feel celebrated and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1772550251240,"projectUrl":"project/spring-break-snack-packs/10114608/","projectTitle":"Spring Break Snack Packs","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":10086312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for helping us provide books that my first graders were so excited to receive. My students had been asking for books connected to K-Pop Demon Hunters, a story inspired by the popular Netflix musical film they are currently very interested in, so receiving these books felt especially meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nThe books were given to students as a reward for demonstrating good behavior, which made the gift even more special. Presenting them right before Spring Break gave students something exciting to enjoy, read, and talk about during their time away from school.","fullyFundedDate":1774077301415,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rocks-literally/10086312/","projectTitle":"Reading Rocks… Literally!","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":10006498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for helping make our 101st Day of School celebration so memorable! The dalmatian felt stickers were a huge hit—our students used them on white T-shirts to create their own dalmatian costumes, and together we dressed as 101 Dalmatians for the day. The activity made the celebration creative, hands-on, and full of excitement.\r\n\r\nWe also truly appreciated the dog bone tablecloth and the dalmatian tissue box cover, which added the perfect finishing touches to our classroom decorations and helped bring the theme to life. Your support helped create a fun and engaging environment that made this special school day even more meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping us create joyful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1768409314594,"projectUrl":"project/101-dalmatians/10006498/","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":9975343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing 100th Day crowns, the 100-stickers activity, swirls that hang from the ceiling, and glue sticks for my 1st grade classroom. Your generosity made our 100th Day celebration engaging and joyful—students loved their crowns, the decorations, enjoyed the sticker activity, and participating in ten 10 minute stations for 100 minutes of math and writing fun!\r\n\r\nThis was an extremely memorable day for my students, and your support helped make it special. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768753256928,"projectUrl":"project/100-days-smarter/9975343/","projectTitle":"100 Days Smarter","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":9972941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing items to fill treat bags for our 1st grade 101st Day celebration. The dalmatian action figures, dalmatian keychains, and dog-bone treat bags made our \"101 Dalmatians\" dress-up day unforgettable—students were thrilled and so proud of their costumes and treats.\r\n\r\nWe're also grateful for the 100th Day slap bracelets and snacks you provided. Both celebrations were extremely memorable for my students and helped build excitement, community, and lasting classroom memories.","fullyFundedDate":1769214583541,"projectUrl":"project/paws-itively-100/9972941/","projectTitle":"Paws-itively 100","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":9972642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to my 1st grade classroom. The dalmatian stickers, dalmatian party favors, and dog-bone cookies made our 101st Day of School celebration — where we dressed as 101 Dalmatians — absolutely magical. The 100th Day crowns and glasses were a huge hit as well and helped make our 100th Day celebration extra special.\r\n\r\nBoth days were extremely memorable for my students — their smiles, excitement, and teamwork were priceless. Your support brought joy, boosted classroom community, and created memories they'll cherish.","fullyFundedDate":1768139177698,"projectUrl":"project/scooby-snacks/9972642/","projectTitle":"Scooby Snacks","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":9070264,"projectId":9955027,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Rising Cadets\" project. 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Students will set personal goals, track their growth, and apply what they've learned to collaborative projects. Your support has made a lasting impact, and because of you, our Rising Cadets are developing skills that will guide them both in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for investing in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1767113665357,"projectUrl":"project/rising-cadets/9955027/","projectTitle":"Rising Cadets","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":3650668,"projectId":10066065,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Motivation Matters: Supporting SOL Achievement Through Rewards and Nutrition.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have the encouragement and support they need to stay motivated, focused, and confident as they work toward mastering their SOL standards.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the rewards and snacks as part of our daily classroom routines and academic goals. Students earn incentives through participation, completing assignments, and demonstrating growth in their reading and vocabulary skills. During our literacy block, I've seen students push themselves more during small groups, reading passages, and SOL-aligned practice because they feel recognized and supported. One powerful moment was when a student who typically hesitates to participate eagerly raised their hand, motivated to earn a reward and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received the materials, they were beyond excited! Their faces lit up with joy, and many expressed how special it made them feel to be rewarded for their hard work. It has truly helped build a positive classroom culture where effort, growth, and achievement are celebrated daily.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our SOL preparation, reinforce positive behaviors, and encourage students to take ownership of their learning. As we continue strengthening reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, your generosity is helping my students stay motivated and believe in their ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' growth and success. Your support is making a lasting impact in our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550375713,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-supporting-sol-achie/10066065/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Supporting SOL Achievement Through Rewards and Nutrition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Key","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3650668_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748040155874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3650668"}],"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":42.2,"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"}