{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10183773,"projectId":9954615,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of our classroom and to share the positive impact your contributions have on my Game Design and Digital Media Arts students.\r\n\r\nAs we transition back to our main campus after the Palisades Fire, creating a welcoming and efficient classroom environment is paramount. Your support through DonorsChoose allows us to equip our new space with essential classroom supplies, such as dry-erase markers, cleaner, wipes, and various containers. These materials foster a clean and organized environment, promoting collaboration and creativity among my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this project is the technology we are integrating into our classroom. The computer design peripherals, including speakers, trackpads, and adapters, are game changers for our students. They enhance the learning experience by allowing for more intuitive interactions and increased engagement during game design projects. \r\n\r\nIn our diverse classroom, we have students with varying levels of experience in digital media. Some students, who have previously struggled with traditional learning methods, have truly flourished using these new technologies. This shift not only boosts their self-esteem but also encourages peer collaboration and teamwork.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I have included an array of snacks in our project, such as cookies and chips. This will not only help sustain my students during long design sessions but also create a more inviting atmosphere in our classroom. With no nearby stores for the time being, these snacks will foster a sense of community and care among us.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. Your contributions are making a significant difference in our classroom, and I am excited to see how these resources will continue to inspire creativity and learning in my students. Together, we are creating a space where they can innovate and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765650041457,"projectUrl":"project/fire-support-restocking-digital-art-cla/9954615/","projectTitle":"Fire Support, Restocking Digital Art Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paniza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183773"},{"teacherId":313238,"projectId":10067654,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in helping me re-stock my classroom after the Palisades Fire of 2025. The items donated will reconstitute a very important demonstration that occurs early in the academic year for all levels of physics classes.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding acceleration due to gravity is a key concept to understand in mechanics. The material for this demonstration memorably depicts this acceleration in a manner that is easy to see and understand. Acceleration due to gravity occurs throughout the various physics classes' study of mechanics and is also important, at the very end of the year, in understanding General Relativity.\r\n\r\nThis equipment will benefit students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770338581591,"projectUrl":"project/physics-begins-with-free-fall/10067654/","projectTitle":"Physics Begins with Free Fall!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/313238"},{"teacherId":9740290,"projectId":9968369,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of soap blocks, basswood, and carving knives. It is rare for a classroom to receive such high-quality tactile resources, and your contribution provided the foundation for a truly transformative hands-on learning experience. Because of your support, each student had the tools necessary to safely explore a new craft from the ground up.\r\n\r\nWe began our journey by practicing essential whittling techniques on the soap blocks you provided. This was a crucial first step; the soft medium allowed the students to master the \"push cut\" and \"stop cut\" without the resistance of tough grain. It was wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they learned how to maintain proper hand positioning and blade control. Those initial bars of soap quickly turned into a gallery of practice objects (including sea horses, turtles, and elephants), giving everyone the muscle memory needed to graduate to the next level.\r\n\r\nOnce the students moved on to the wood, the magic really happened. Using the skills honed on the soap, they carefully worked the basswood to reveal unique, identifiable objects—ranging from stylized animals to functional spoons and abstract sculptures. The pride on their faces as they sanded down their finished pieces was priceless. We are so thankful for your investment in our creativity; you didn't just give us supplies, you gave us the means to discover a lifelong hobby.","fullyFundedDate":1766290295843,"projectUrl":"project/soap-carving-wood-whittling/9968369/","projectTitle":"Soap Carving & Wood Whittling","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Golad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740290_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755293799390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740290"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10134679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the song journals! My students are already asking questions about chord progressions and getting their song ideas down. Additionally the song writing club students are also thrilled we have enough journals to hand out to them as well. My students have so much to say and having a journal to give them a chance to write their thoughts and feels and put them to music is invaluable. Your donation is potentially jump start the next artist we hear on the radio in a few years. Thank you for supporting the arts at Pali!","fullyFundedDate":1773070844818,"projectUrl":"project/song-journals/10134679/","projectTitle":"Song Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319207_orig.png?crop=496,496,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760994880235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319207"},{"teacherId":10114868,"projectId":9958898,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of essential school supplies and classroom posters. These resources arrived at the perfect time and have made an immediate impact in our classroom. The school supplies ensure that every student has the tools they need to fully participate in their learning each day, removing barriers that might otherwise make it difficult for them to focus and succeed.\r\nThe classroom posters have truly transformed our learning environment. What was once a bare space is now vibrant, colorful, and full of visual reminders that support the lessons we are learning. The posters help reinforce important concepts, give students quick references during activities, and spark curiosity and discussion. Many of my students have already begun pointing to the posters while working, using them to remember vocabulary, strategies, and key ideas we've talked about in class.\r\nBeyond their academic value, the posters also help create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere where students feel excited to learn. Walking into a classroom filled with engaging visuals helps students feel that their learning space matters and that they are valued. Your generosity has not only provided important resources but has also helped build a classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and ready to grow.\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in our students' daily experiences and in the opportunities they will have for the future. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom and our students. Thank you for helping us create a space where learning can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765879892023,"projectUrl":"project/make-history-alive-recreate-our-classro/9958898/","projectTitle":"Make History Alive: Recreate Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114868_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x1370,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765853457169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114868"},{"teacherId":1396802,"projectId":9956219,"letterContent":"We are home! Slowly but surely, we are bringing an empty space that was stripped of everything back to life. I have set up stations with supplies for my students, decorated the room with student work, posters, and even a math clock! My students appreciate that we are in a real classroom. They know that they are welcome here and feel safe to make mistakes as they learn. The organizational items help provide structure so that the students can focus on learning. Thank you so much for your generous donations that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766210276701,"projectUrl":"project/theres-no-place-like-home/9956219/","projectTitle":"There's No Place Like Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Ngo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1396802_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754617037098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1396802"},{"teacherId":10224066,"projectId":10021111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my science classroom. With your generous donation, I was able to purchase a laminator and its accompanying sheets to create sets of hands-on materials that should last for years to come. I recently completed printing, cutting out, and laminating all the cellular parts needed to model protein synthesis with my Biology students. They had a blast going around the room on an RNA --> protein translation scavenger hunt. \r\n\r\n5 classes of students have already used them and they still look brand new. I stuck magnets on the back so they could be displayed on the board and reused year after year. Thank you so much for helping to improve the hands-on nature of biological modeling!","fullyFundedDate":1768626917632,"projectUrl":"project/re-stock-for-hands-on-learning/10021111/","projectTitle":"Re-stock for Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fraley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10224066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756184261931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224066"},{"teacherId":10224066,"projectId":9954823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of an ultra-short-throw projector and screen for my science classroom. It is quite impressive to have such modern tech equipment after more than a decade of using the same old projector on an old projector cart.\r\n\r\nThis new setup allows the projector to be right up against the wall, freeing up the center of the room for students and me to walk and stand to deliver instruction and materials. At first, students kept asking: where is the projector?\r\n\r\nThe huge viewing size is perfect for my classroom, giving everyone a great view of my slides, images, or videos. And the first time I lowered the screen (it's a motorized, retractable one), a student said: wow, that's cool! The screen and the projected image are huge and I'm so pleased with the setup.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for giving my students an improved viewing experience in their science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766899864227,"projectUrl":"project/a-big-screen-for-science/9954823/","projectTitle":"A Big Screen for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fraley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10224066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756184261931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224066"},{"teacherId":10166292,"projectId":9961099,"letterContent":"The generosity from you has been so incredibly impactful on my class and we thank you so much! With the donations of class books, we have been able to explore new perspectives and voices. Specifically, we have read portions of Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong, which has allowed my students to hear from the perspective of a disabled activist, opening their eyes to struggles they have not experienced and a view of certain aspects of our world most have never contemplated. \r\n\r\nWith the fun, crafty items, like the bubbles, picnic blankets, and games, my study skills students have been able to work in a more relaxed setting and relieve the stress of day-to-day school for a bit. My AP students have also enjoyed using the games as a brain break at times. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to enjoying the other items that have been donated in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1765847137777,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-cheer-back-to-my-classroom/9961099/","projectTitle":"Bring the Cheer Back to My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10166292"},{"teacherId":1396497,"projectId":10102124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Vamos a Celebrar y Decorar\" project. The resources you provided have brought new energy and excitement to our classroom. My students are using the decorations and supplies to create a colorful, welcoming learning environment, which makes our Spanish lessons feel festive and engaging. One special moment was when the students worked together to decorate the classroom for a cultural celebration—they took pride in arranging items, labeling them in Spanish, and creating displays that showcase their creativity and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. Their eyes lit up as they explored the decorations and supplies, and many immediately wanted to start organizing and personalizing our classroom space. It was a joy to see them so motivated and involved in making the classroom their own.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this project has also had a profound effect on me. After losing everything in the fire, I felt a sense of hopelessness, but seeing how people care and are willing to help schools, students, and teachers has been incredibly uplifting. Your donations have not only made my classroom a warm, inspiring place for my students again, but they have also restored my hope and energy as an educator. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is a vibrant space where students and teachers alike feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn and celebrate together.","fullyFundedDate":1771451653671,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-celebrar-y-decorar/10102124/","projectTitle":"Vamos a Celebrar y Decorar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1396497_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x873,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755537813283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1396497"},{"teacherId":1396497,"projectId":10093175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"¡Hablemos Español!\" project. The resources you provided have brought a new level of excitement and engagement to our Spanish classroom. Students are using the books, games, and learning materials every day to practice vocabulary, reading, and conversation skills. One memorable moment was when students worked in small groups to create a short skit using the new materials—they were so enthusiastic and proud to perform in front of the class, showing how much their confidence and language skills are growing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their eyes lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately wanted to explore the books and activities, asking questions and sharing ideas with their classmates. The colorful materials and interactive games have made learning Spanish more fun and hands-on, helping students stay engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already supporting our ongoing lessons and projects. Students are continuing to build vocabulary, practice conversational skills, and collaborate creatively on group activities. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is a lively, welcoming space where students feel inspired to learn and explore Spanish language and culture every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770914741683,"projectUrl":"project/hablemos-espaol/10093175/","projectTitle":"¡Hablemos Español!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1396497_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x873,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755537813283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1396497"},{"teacherId":1396497,"projectId":10070529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me fill up my classroom with the resources my students need to thrive. The materials you provided—books, supplies, and learning tools—are being used every day in our lessons and activities. Students are able to explore new topics, practice skills, and participate in hands-on projects that make learning more engaging and interactive. For example, during a recent group activity, students eagerly used the new supplies to create posters and projects that demonstrated their understanding of Spanish vocabulary and culture.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. Many of them immediately started exploring the new books and supplies, sharing ideas, and helping each other organize the classroom. Their excitement and curiosity reminded me how much a well-equipped classroom can inspire learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our ongoing lessons and projects. Students are using the materials to build skills, work together, and express themselves creatively. Thanks to your generosity, I am able to provide a learning environment where every student feels supported, motivated, and ready to grow. 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