{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","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"},{"teacherId":2509860,"projectId":10010283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our TK classroom. The students have been waiting for the end of the year to come because they have seen the box of items sitting in the classroom knowing that so many exciting projects have been waiting for them.\r\n\r\n The students in this classroom have been experiencing a lot of big feelings this year with adjusting to their new normal. They are realizing that life will never return to how it was pre-fire. \r\n\r\nThank you for all the amazing activities! The kids have been having so much fun painting tote bags and making calendars. They are smiling so big. They can't contain their excitement and are so excited to show their projects to their parents. \r\n\r\nThank you so much,\r\nElizabeth Lam","fullyFundedDate":1768310774042,"projectUrl":"project/tk-disney-teacher/10010283/","projectTitle":"TK Disney Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2509860_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768175036210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2509860"},{"teacherId":386153,"projectId":10079427,"letterContent":"Because of you, my students now have seating options that better meet their individual learning needs. The flexibility to choose where and how they sit has already led to increased engagement, improved focus, and a stronger sense of ownership over their learning. It has also helped create a more comfortable and inclusive space where every student feels supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond furniture—you have helped foster a classroom where students can thrive both academically and emotionally. My students are excited to come to school each day, and that enthusiasm is a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1770139141256,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-flexible-minds/10079427/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds!","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":10029798,"letterContent":"Thank you. I only added two photos but I hope you can see there is a lot going on in them thanks to you. \r\n\r\nThe puzzle is under construction, the bench and sofa have made a nice reading corner and the kids that can't tell the time now have a clock they can read!\r\n\r\nThank you for the kindness, it has going a long way for the students and the teachers love too!\r\n\r\nThere were many other gifts that you supported buying us but they are in the resources cupboard or by the desk of me or my fellow special needs teacher. The kids were very excited to see what was in all the packages and we have tried to roll them into our daily instruction depending on the needs of the child. It's really been great!","fullyFundedDate":1769443522996,"projectUrl":"project/reading-corner/10029798/","projectTitle":"Reading Corner","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":10304475,"projectId":10077079,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly brought creativity to life in our classroom. Since receiving the art supplies, my students have been eagerly using them to explore new techniques and express themselves in meaningful ways.\r\nOne of our favorite projects was inspired by two street artists. Students studied their unique styles and then combined elements from both to create vibrant, eye-catching pieces using the neon oil pastels. They were amazed by how bold and dynamic their artwork turned out, and the excitement in the room was contagious as they shared their creations with one another.\r\nWe also explored classical art by creating our own American Gothic parodies inspired by Grant Wood. Using the markers, students added their own modern and humorous twists, which led to lots of laughter and pride in their work.\r\nNext, we're excited to continue exploring new artists and styles, building on what we've learned so far. These supplies are opening the door for even more creative projects, and we are so grateful for the opportunities your support has provided.","fullyFundedDate":1770259629953,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-imagination-through-art/10077079/","projectTitle":"Fueling Imagination Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10304475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770180856378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10304475"},{"teacherId":9908903,"projectId":10055318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support and generosity you have given to my classroom. Each item in this project is helping my students in meaningful ways, from using hands-on, tactile materials during lessons to having access to everyday essentials that keep our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nMy students have already shown so much excitement while using the materials funded through this project, and they have been a wonderful addition to our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all you have done for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769372430614,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds/10055318/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908903"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7248","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":406,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":20,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.4,"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"}