{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10386826,"projectId":10371591,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to my project \"Tiny Authors, Big Ideas\" for our Publishing Station. Before this, my students had limited access to technology making typing difficult to practice. Now students are able to write digitally and create images as a class.\r\nYour generosity has given my students pride and a new level of excitement for learning. They are now able to bridge the digital divide and gain confidence in skills essential for their future.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making this technology a reality for us!","fullyFundedDate":1784298383220,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-authors-big-ideas-a-macbook-for-o/10371591/","projectTitle":"Tiny Authors, Big Ideas: A MacBook for our \"Publishing Station\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barbera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10386826_orig.png?crop=413,413,x7,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765984922820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbera-room16"},{"teacherId":9901903,"projectId":10173024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donations! The new resources have already made a wonderful impact in my third grade classroom. I am encouraging my students to read every night, and the new additions to our classroom library have inspired them to choose books that truly interest them. The colorful markers and Sharpies allow me to create exciting and interactive anchor charts that help my students demonstrate their understanding of important standards. I have also been using the TPT gift cards to purchase supplemental materials that provide engaging, curriculum-aligned activities, allowing students to practice their skills in fun and meaningful ways. The fidget toys have also been a wonderful resource, helping students stay focused on the task at hand and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students were overjoyed when they saw all of the new materials! They especially loved exploring the various new book series. One of my favorite memories this year so far was introducing our classroom library and watching my students explore all of the book choices. I truly believe these new books will encourage them to read every night, while also helping them discover which genres and types of stories they enjoy most.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, my students will continue to use these resources in meaningful ways. For example, when we begin our fraction unit in the spring, students will use the magnetic fraction pie pieces to visualize and better understand different fraction amounts. I am so grateful to the donors who helped make this project come to life in my classroom. I especially want to thank The Wonderful Company! Because of your generosity, my students now have additional resources and materials to help them learn, grow, and succeed. I can't wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!","fullyFundedDate":1774708353193,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-interactive-creative-and-i/10173024/","projectTitle":"Building an Interactive, Creative, and Innovative Classrooom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901903_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756078035567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901903"},{"teacherId":10056871,"projectId":10387223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a see-through storage bookshelf, an automatic pencil sharpener, and cushioned floor seats!\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new materials. The floor cushions immediately became so popular that I had to create a sign-up sheet so everyone could have a turn using them! Students enjoy choosing a comfortable place to read or work independently, and they are always happy to have freshly sharpened pencils ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThe see-through bookshelf has been perfect for organizing our math enrichment materials. Students use these activities daily, and the open bins make it easy for them to see their choices and independently take what they need. As we continue our math lessons, students will use these materials to practice new skills, solve challenging problems, and share their strategies with classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you! These resources are already making a difference in our students' learning each day!","fullyFundedDate":1784563075618,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-classroom-communi/10387223/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10056871_orig.png?crop=232,232,x17,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749955299461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056871"},{"teacherId":386153,"projectId":10389442,"letterContent":"I can't wait to have my students create their masterpieces and have a dedicated space for that artwork to dry!! Until now, I had to find open space on desks and the floor for artwork to dry - not the safest place for a group of 9-10 year olds. The drying rack will now provide a safe place for the art to dry.\r\n\r\nThe book bins are just waiting to be filled up with books (that are on their way)...ready to be shared with the students! Right now, books are on bookshelves, but not organized in any distinct ways. This new shelving system will allow me to organize books by genre, author, series, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you, again and again, for your generosity!\r\n\r\nFeel not only blessed to have a career I love, but to have the incredible support from beyond the community!","fullyFundedDate":1784902056049,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-imagination-with-the-help-of-s/10389442/","projectTitle":"Fostering Imagination With the Help of Some Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Panza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp386153_orig.jpg?crop=1906,1906,x115,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770089610713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/386153"},{"teacherId":10337866,"projectId":10050680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new materials have already been such a big help for my students. Working in special education, I have students with different learning needs and abilities, so having extra hands-on and engaging materials gives me more ways to teach the same skill and keep everyone involved. My students were really excited when they first saw everything, and honestly, it was so nice seeing them want to jump right in and explore the new materials.\r\n\r\nWe are using the resources during our small-group lessons, independent work, and different classroom activities. They have been especially helpful for giving my students something they can actually see, touch, and work with instead of just learning from a worksheet. It has made our lessons more fun and has helped some of my students stay focused and feel more successful. We are continuing to build on these activities and use the materials in our upcoming lessons. I really appreciate everyone who helped make this possible. Your support means a lot to our students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769730896928,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-1970s-tables/10050680/","projectTitle":"No More 1970s Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10337866_orig.jpg?crop=2916,2916,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762793942719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337866"},{"teacherId":10326378,"projectId":10081805,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the donations to my Kindergarten classroom. I have been rebuilding my classroom little by little since the Palisades fires, and funding my project has greatly helped that endeavor. \r\n\r\nI was able to get a lot of new hands-on STEM toys, which the students have loved to use during \"Choice Time.\" This is a time in the mornings and some afternoons where students can choose what activity they want to do. This is a time in the classroom where students can build and create independently. \r\n\r\nI also received sets of of a variety of musical instruments. We have used these in the afternoons to explore different musical sounds and expression through music. The students have loved this time in class.\r\n\r\nAnother great donation was a class set of nice and comfortable headphones. The students use their iPads daily to get in their iReady minutes (a math and reading program). They love using these headphones versus our previous headphones which were not very comfortable. \r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking and believing in Palisades Elementary. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770677313313,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-my-kindergarten-classroom/10081805/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding My Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326378"},{"teacherId":10427378,"projectId":10080006,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom during such a difficult and uncertain time. After the Palisades fire, my students lost more than just their school—they lost a space where they felt safe, creative, and connected. Your donation of keyboards, drawing materials, and comics helped us begin to rebuild that space in a meaningful way.\r\nWith the keyboards, students were able to write and organize their thoughts about what they experienced. For many, this was an important first step in processing everything that had happened. The drawing materials gave them another outlet to express emotions that were harder to put into words, and the comics provided both inspiration and a framework for storytelling.\r\n\r\nUsing these materials, students created original comic stories centered around the Palisades fire. In their stories, they reimagined themselves as superheroes who gained strength and new abilities through the experience. This project allowed them to shift their perspective—from something that felt overwhelming to something they could shape and understand through creativity.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, I saw students become deeply engaged in their work. Many spent extra time adding details to their illustrations, refining their storylines, and thinking carefully about how their characters would grow and respond to challenges. The combination of writing and art gave every student a way to participate and contribute, regardless of their comfort level with one medium or the other.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to turn a difficult experience into an opportunity for creativity, reflection, and growth. The materials you provided were not just supplies—they were tools that helped students rebuild confidence and find their voices again.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for supporting my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1770145317704,"projectUrl":"project/giving-young-writers-the-tools-to-share/10080006/","projectTitle":"Giving Young Writers the Tools to Share Their Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oliva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427378"},{"teacherId":10427378,"projectId":10080024,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom during such a difficult and uncertain time. After the Palisades fire, my students lost more than just their school—they lost a space where they felt safe, creative, and connected. Your donation of keyboards, drawing materials, and comics helped us begin to rebuild that space in a meaningful way.\r\nWith the keyboards, students were able to write and organize their thoughts about what they experienced. For many, this was an important first step in processing everything that had happened. The drawing materials gave them another outlet to express emotions that were harder to put into words, and the comics provided both inspiration and a framework for storytelling.\r\n\r\nUsing these materials, students created original comic stories centered around the Palisades fire. In their stories, they reimagined themselves as superheroes who gained strength and new abilities through the experience. This project allowed them to shift their perspective—from something that felt overwhelming to something they could shape and understand through creativity.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, I saw students become deeply engaged in their work. Many spent extra time adding details to their illustrations, refining their storylines, and thinking carefully about how their characters would grow and respond to challenges. The combination of writing and art gave every student a way to participate and contribute, regardless of their comfort level with one medium or the other.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to turn a difficult experience into an opportunity for creativity, reflection, and growth. The materials you provided were not just supplies—they were tools that helped students rebuild confidence and find their voices again.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for supporting my students in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1770158757770,"projectUrl":"project/from-drawing-to-designing-creating-comi/10080024/","projectTitle":"From Drawing to Designing: Creating Comics in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oliva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427378"},{"teacherId":10326378,"projectId":10100397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my Kindergarten classroom. In the spring the students start to read books. It's amazing to watch things start to click into place as they blend sounds into words and begin reading. Once this begins, the students can't get enough of reading. They have loved having such a large selection of books to choose from. Once they finish one book, they can't wait to find another one to read. This large collection of books that was funded by donors is perfect for my Kindergarteners and has helped nurture their new love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772151158587,"projectUrl":"project/new-reading-books-for-my-kindergarteners/10100397/","projectTitle":"New Reading Books for My Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326378"},{"teacherId":10314270,"projectId":10083470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Animal Research Project! Our 2nd grade students created beautiful 3-D animal dioramas, and your generosity played an important role in making this learning experience meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nTechnology has helped my students learn by giving them access to age-appropriate research tools, pictures, videos, and informational resources that bring learning to life. Instead of only reading about animals in a book, students were able to explore different habitats, learn interesting facts, and deepen their understanding through interactive learning experiences. Technology also allowed students to organize information and build stronger research skills at an early age.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students was being able to explore and discover new information on their own. They loved seeing real-life images and learning fascinating facts about the animals they chose. It created a sense of curiosity and excitement because they felt like \"real researchers.\"\r\n\r\nI also noticed that some students who are typically quieter or less confident in class became more engaged during this project. Technology gave them another way to participate, explore, and share their learning. Students who sometimes struggle with traditional assignments showed increased enthusiasm and confidence as they discovered information independently and proudly shared their projects with classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1771006105968,"projectUrl":"project/animal-report-with-3d-diorama/10083470/","projectTitle":"Animal Report With 3D Diorama","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10314270_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785963791812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314270"},{"teacherId":94316,"projectId":10087286,"letterContent":"The items we received – the Write and Wipe table, storage bench with seating, and floor puzzles – have been wonderful additions to our classroom!\r\n\r\nWorking with the teacher in small groups, the students love using dry erase markers to write on the table. They enjoy solving math problems, practicing sight words, and drawing pictures. The write and wipe table has made learning both interactive and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe storage bench with seating is the perfect place to store our board games and puzzles. Students also enjoy sitting on the bench while reading their favorite stories in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThe floor puzzles have been a huge hit! Boys and girls alike enjoy working together to put the puzzles together and feel proud and excited when they complete them.\r\n\r\nThese items have become an important part of our classroom by supporting learning, creativity, teamwork, and fun. I will continue to use all these items in the coming years. Thank you for your generosity and support of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1770672745419,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-students-love-to-learn/10087286/","projectTitle":"First Grade Students Love to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Longe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/94316"},{"teacherId":10056871,"projectId":10136141,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students were so excited to watch me unbox the new items for our classroom. They couldn't wait to use the flexible seating during silent reading time.\r\n\r\nMany of the supplies, like the chalk pastels and beige paper, were used to create our beautiful art projects. We are so thankful for the materials we needed to help bring these creations to life. We can't wait to make even more projects in the future!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and our students' creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1773753434165,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-organization-and-art/10136141/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Organization, and Art for 4th Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10056871_orig.png?crop=232,232,x17,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749955299461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056871"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7248","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":306,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":26,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.6,"schoolId":7248,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palisades Charter Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/palisades-charter-elementary-school/7248"}