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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3766256,"projectId":9929990,"letterContent":"I am thoroughly thankful for your generous donations that allowed us to purchase plastic tubs to organize our math centers. I had such a great time filling the colorful trays with engaging math stations like domino counting, pattern-making with shapes, puzzles, and counting cubes. The color-coordinated trays make it simple to grab a station and set it on a table for small-group learning. This has made our math time smoother, more efficient, and much more engaging for my students.\r\nWhen my students first saw the colorful trays, they were overjoyed and eager to explore what was inside. The organization has also made cleanup easy and empowering—students can now help put materials back where they belong. Having everything together in one place saves valuable classroom time and helps our day run more smoothly. It also encourages students to take responsibility for their learning space.\r\nLooking ahead, I will also be using the clear containers for reading stations where students can work with a partner or independently. They will practice important early literacy skills such as beginning sounds, rhyming, encoding and decoding CVC words, and letter recognition. Your support has made our kindergarten classroom more organized, colorful, and ready for meaningful learning. Thank you so much for making a difference in our students' daily experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1764423661665,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tubs-for-tiny-learners/9929990/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tubs for Tiny Learners!","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":7126367,"projectId":9682288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to use these new hands-on resources to strengthen their fine motor skills, which directly supports their writing development. The materials give them meaningful, engaging ways to build the small muscle control they need for pencil grip, letter formation, and overall confidence as writers.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stood out was when the students first explored the light box. They absolutely loved it. What surprised me most was how focused they were — many students stayed engaged for more than ten minutes at a time, which is huge for this age group. They were excited to touch, build, and experiment, and I could see both their curiosity and persistence grow as they worked.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll continue using these materials in creative ways across lessons. Right now, students are building and exploring while also practicing spelling sight words using the nuts and bolts. This turns literacy practice into a hands-on experience that feels like play but builds essential skills. Your support has made our classroom more interactive, inclusive, and joyful, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764076060138,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-writing-goals/9682288/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Writing Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7126367"},{"teacherId":3650668,"projectId":9786833,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding \"Tools for Focus: Headphones & Chair Stabilizers.\" These tools have had an immediate impact on my classroom. Students can now work with fewer distractions during independent reading, centers, and online programs like Lexia/IXL. The chair stabilizers have also reduced noise and movement in the room, making our learning environment calmer and more focused. Because of you, my students are able to concentrate longer, learn more confidently, and make the most of every instructional minute. Thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767113669306,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-headphones-chair-stab/9786833/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus: Headphones & Chair Stabilizers","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"},{"teacherId":10171282,"projectId":9944796,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our first-grade classroom has been able to strengthen the positive habits we work on every day being kind, trying our best, and making positive choices. We use a ClassDojo points system to encourage these behaviors, and the new incentives allow students to earn meaningful rewards based on the points they accumulate. Students earn points for showing responsibility, respect, helping others, and staying focused. One memorable moment was watching a student who usually struggles with behavior proudly reach their goal and earn a reward, it boosted their confidence and motivated others to work toward their own goals as well.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the rewards, they were beyond excited. They immediately began asking how many points they needed and reminding one another to make good choices. The excitement quickly turned into motivation, and students became more intentional about their behavior throughout the day. It created a positive, encouraging atmosphere where students felt proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include continuing to build strong classroom habits through goal-setting and reflection. Students are learning to track their ClassDojo points, set personal behavior goals, and celebrate their progress. These resources help us continue creating a classroom environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, and proud of the positive choices they make. Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving our students something to work toward each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765077604453,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-positive-rewards/9944796/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior, Positive Rewards","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":9964920,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to all of you for realizing the importance of the awesome instruments 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, now we can add shakers and tambourines to our repertoire. We play a number/counting song and an alphabet or letter sound song. After a discussion about the skill or theme we are working on, we play a song to reinforce that. During Music Time, we choose from a variety of movement songs with the music to enhance listening, following directions and keeping the beat to the music and recognizing tones as signals.","fullyFundedDate":1766764536357,"projectUrl":"project/lets-move-to-the-music/9964920/","projectTitle":"Let's Move to the Music","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":9839988,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! These books will provide these young scholars with a great message to learn, as well as, the concepts of print. This book has an awesome message of kindness that we all need these days.\r\n\r\nMy students will be able to learn the parts of a book, while holding it in their hands. We will talk about the importance of words and how they convey meaning. We will discuss the parts of a book while being able to hold it in their hands and manipulate it on their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving them this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1768139192494,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rules/9839988/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rules","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":9927349,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to these young minds. Providing high quality reading material to children that would go without, if it weren't for donors like you. This will be some of the first books that they will have at home.\r\n\r\nWe can now talk about the parts of the book, while they are holding their very own copy. 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. With this gift, our classroom becomes a more inclusive, organized, and productive learning environment where every child can succeed. Your support makes a meaningful difference in fostering both academic growth and confidence for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768139188830,"projectUrl":"project/are-you-listening/9977786/","projectTitle":"Are You Listening?","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":9977847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 1st grade project and providing tape, glue sticks, and fidget toys for our classroom. Your generosity ensures that students have the materials they need for hands-on learning, creative projects, and collaborative activities, which help build fine motor skills, focus, and independence. The fidget toys are especially helpful for supporting attention and self-regulation, allowing students to stay engaged and participate fully in lessons. With these supplies, we can create a more organized, interactive, and enjoyable learning environment where every student has the tools to succeed. Your support makes a real difference in our students' daily learning experiences and helps foster creativity, confidence, and a love of school.","fullyFundedDate":1768139190425,"projectUrl":"project/sticky-fingers/9977847/","projectTitle":"Sticky Fingers","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":10006514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project that adds popular, high-interest books to our school's book vending machine. Because of your generosity, two students from each class are able to visit the machine each month as a reward for demonstrating positive behavior, responsibility, and kindness. This incentive not only celebrates students' good choices but also motivates them to develop a love of reading by allowing them to select books they are genuinely excited about. Your support helps connect positive behavior with literacy, confidence, and joy, and it makes a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1768753274011,"projectUrl":"project/books-kids-cant-wait-to-read/10006514/","projectTitle":"Books Kids Can’t Wait to Read","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":10006580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing large stackable storage totes. These totes will make a meaningful difference by allowing me to safely store instructional materials when they are not in season or during the summer months, keeping resources organized, protected, and ready for future use. As a 1st grade teacher, I often move materials between classrooms and programs, and these totes will also allow me to easily transport supplies from my school to my assigned summer school location. Your generosity helps ensure continuity, organization, and preparedness for my students, and I am truly grateful for your support of our classroom and learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768753266362,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything/10006580/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything","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":9575283,"projectId":9077053,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for funding our classroom project focused on promoting a clean and healthy learning environment. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to receive essential cleaning materials that have made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routines. These supplies help ensure that our students learn in a space that is safe, sanitary, and welcoming. 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":1738768270877,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classrooms-healthy-minds/9077053/","projectTitle":"Clean Classrooms, Healthy Minds","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34847","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":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 @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Richard Bowling Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/norfolk-public-schools/richard-bowling-elementary-school/34847"}