{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10337866,"projectId":9868374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new energy and warmth into our resource room. Our students were immediately drawn to the materials—especially the Mr. Men book collection and the hands-on math tools. One of our favorite early moments was during a small-group literacy lesson when students chose characters from the Mr. Men books and worked together to describe traits and emotions using magnetic letters on our board. The excitement was instant, and students who are often hesitant to participate were eager to share and explain their thinking.\r\nThe place value write-and-wipe boards and manipulatives have also become a daily part of our math groups. Students love being able to physically build numbers, erase, and try again without fear of making mistakes. Several students commented on how the room \"feels more fun\" and \"more like a real classroom,\" especially with the added organizational bins and calming sensory tools that help them stay focused and regulated. These materials have truly helped transform our temporary space into one where students feel comfortable taking risks and asking for help.\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as we move deeper into literacy and math skill-building through small-group projects and learning stations. They will use the books and manipulatives to create short response projects, practice problem-solving strategies, and collaborate with peers in meaningful ways. Because of your generosity, our students now have a space that reflects their creativity, supports their learning needs, and reminds them that they are valued. Thank you for giving our kids a classroom they are proud to be part of.","fullyFundedDate":1762083549736,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-revamp/9868374/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Revamp","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":7744988,"projectId":9968613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art project and my students during such an important time in their lives.\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents are using the new art supplies to create a mixed-media artwork centered on themes of hope, resilience, and home. Using acrylic paints, sponges, and white paint pens on black paper, students carefully planned and created a piece that reflects both creativity and emotion. Once completed, each artwork was placed in a black matted frame to be gifted to families who lost treasured belongings in the Palisades fire. One especially meaningful moment was watching students thoughtfully choose colors and details because they knew this piece would be something their parents could keep forever.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, there was an immediate sense of excitement and pride. Many commented that the supplies felt \"professional\" and made their work feel important. For students who experienced loss, having high-quality materials helped restore confidence and a sense of normalcy. They were deeply motivated knowing their artwork would become a meaningful gift for their families.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis project is just the beginning. Throughout the year, we will be creating additional art projects that can be added to the same frames as families continue rebuilding their lives. Students will explore new techniques and themes, allowing them to express growth, healing, and hope over time. These ongoing projects will help students process experiences through art while continuing to give something meaningful back to families who lost everything.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave our students more than art supplies—you gave them a way to heal, to give, and to create something lasting. Thank you for being part of our classroom story.","fullyFundedDate":1766294014266,"projectUrl":"project/framing-hope-gift-of-art-for-families-r/9968613/","projectTitle":"Framing Hope: Gift of Art for Families Rebuilding After Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744988"},{"teacherId":10056871,"projectId":9967251,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled—especially the watercolors, yarn, and art supplies. Students jumped right into creating during art-integrated lessons.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed students to express their ideas, collaborate with classmates, and take pride in their work. Having access to high-quality supplies has increased engagement and confidence, and students are more motivated to participate and share their learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials to create visual responses to reading and content-area projects. Thanks to our donors, students are more engaged, creative, and excited about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766897397347,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-every-student/9967251/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools for Every Student","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":10056871,"projectId":9935524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! This project improved our classroom by increasing organization, engagement, and hands-on learning. The new book storage and high-interest books made our reading space more accessible and encouraged student independence and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nScience materials and manipulatives allowed students to explore concepts through hands-on investigation, while art and writing supplies gave students meaningful ways to express their learning. Overall, these resources created a more engaging, creative, and supportive learning environment where students were excited to learn and take pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1765937497480,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-engaged-minds-flexibl/9935524/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Engaged Minds: Flexible Learning Tools for Curious Students","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":10306546,"projectId":9859127,"letterContent":"Thank you!\r\nWithout your help this project would have been stayed an abstract thought or just words on a page. With your donation of the small plastic animals, model trees, Hot Wheels track, index cards, and cotton balls this lesson came to life. Students were able to build a forest and discuss what animals need. We were also able to discuss the impact of what building a road through the forest would have on the animals who live there. Once we had a problem my class was able to think like engineer and solve the problem. They built a bridge out of the index cards! This allowed the cars to travel through the forest an kept the animals out of harm's way.","fullyFundedDate":1762203374642,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-science-unit-earth-and-hum/9859127/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Science Unit: Earth and Human Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306546"},{"teacherId":10386826,"projectId":9963402,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing our \"Colorful Creations\" project to life! The construction paper arrived and my students were absolutely thrilled to see the vibrant colors. When we opened the boxes my students expressed \"It is like a rainbow.\"\r\nIt is with tremendous gratitude that I share the impact of your gift. Because of you, our classroom is now stocked with every color of the rainbow. For many of my students, these aren't just sheets of paper; they are the tools that allow them to express what they cannot yet put into words.\r\nYour generosity has enabled my students to develop their fine motor skills while having fun. Thank you for making our classroom a more vibrant place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1766014968118,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom/9963402/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom","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":9908903,"projectId":9891376,"letterContent":"I am incredibly thankful for the support you've shown our classroom. The items you helped provide will directly shape how my students learn and engage each day. From engaging resources that gives my curious students tools to maximize their learning to incredible resources to help maintain an organized space, these resources will be used and appreciated every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make our classroom a place where students can explore, stay curious, and feel supported. My students and I are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764161928190,"projectUrl":"project/organized-creative-and-ready-to-learn/9891376/","projectTitle":"Organized, Creative, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908903_orig.jpg?crop=1868,1868,x0,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737931750634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908903"},{"teacherId":9901903,"projectId":9699766,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new classroom is truly becoming a welcoming and supportive place for students. The over-the-ear headphones have already made a huge impact and were by far the favorite item. We use them daily with our technology-based programs on students' Chromebooks, and they help students focus, block out distractions, and fully engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones will be especially important as we prepare for end-of-year state testing. Some students who use text-to-speech will be able to clearly hear questions, work independently, and maintain privacy while testing. This support helps build confidence and allows students to take ownership of their learning in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.\r\n\r\nAfter being relocated to a new school following the Palisades fire, creating a happy and calming environment has been a top priority for us. The holiday and seasonal decorations have helped brighten our classroom and make it feel more like home. Students noticed immediately and were so excited to see a space that feels warm and inviting. We also use the decorations as an outline for displaying our class artwork, which brings the students' joy.\r\n\r\nThe extra light sources have also been a favorite! We've turned switching the lamps on and off into a classroom job, and students take that responsibility very seriously. \r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create not just a functional learning space, but one filled with comfort, focus, and joy. Thank you for helping my students feel supported every step of the way.","fullyFundedDate":1759242671851,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-for-3rd-grade/9699766/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials for 3rd Grade","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":7744988,"projectId":9889336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, Young Engineers: Rebuilding Creativity After the Fire. After losing our school in the Palisades Fire, my 5th grade students have been working to rebuild not only their classroom, but also their confidence and sense of possibility. Because of you, our classroom is once again a place where students can design, build, and create—experiencing the joy of learning through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, students have been actively engaged in engineering challenges that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. One of our first projects involved students designing and building structures that could withstand specific constraints, testing their ideas, and redesigning based on what they learned. When the materials first arrived, students were thrilled—eagerly unpacking the kits, asking thoughtful questions, and immediately brainstorming what they could build. For many, it was a powerful moment of excitement and hope after months of uncertainty.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as part of ongoing STEM lessons focused on problem-solving and real-world applications. They will work on longer-term engineering projects that integrate math, science, and design thinking, while reflecting on their learning through writing and discussion. Your support has helped us rebuild a classroom environment where students feel empowered to take risks, think creatively, and see themselves as capable engineers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1763572535890,"projectUrl":"project/young-engineers-rebuilding-creativity-a/9889336/","projectTitle":"Young Engineers: Rebuilding Creativity After the Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744988"},{"teacherId":7744988,"projectId":9845367,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, Inspiring Creativity and Innovation After the Palisades Fire. Because of you, my 5th grade students now have access to art and STEAM materials that have helped restore joy, creativity, and hands-on learning in our classroom after an incredibly difficult year. Many of my students lost their school—and some their homes—in the fire, and your support has made a meaningful difference in helping them feel safe, supported, and inspired again at school.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, students have been fully immersed in creative STEAM projects that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and self-expression. One of our first projects involved students designing and building structures using a combination of art and engineering materials. As they planned, tested, and redesigned their creations, I saw confidence grow and teamwork flourish. When the supplies first arrived, students were genuinely excited—smiling, asking questions, and eagerly brainstorming what they could create next. For many, it was the first time since the fire that school felt colorful and hopeful again.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials to explore integrated STEAM challenges connected to our science and math units, including designing solutions to real-world problems and creating visual models to explain their thinking. Your generosity has not only replaced what was lost, but has helped us rebuild a learning environment where creativity, curiosity, and resilience thrive. Thank you for being part of our classroom story and for helping my students believe in what is possible, even after loss.","fullyFundedDate":1762115287073,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-and-innovation-afte/9845367/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity and Innovation After Palisades Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744988"},{"teacherId":7744988,"projectId":9845326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, Rebuilding Our Room: Bringing Hope Back to Our Classroom. After losing our school in the Palisades Fire, my 5th grade students and I have been working hard to rebuild not only our physical classroom, but also our sense of stability, creativity, and joy. Because of you, our classroom once again feels like a place where learning is hands-on, colorful, and full of possibility. Having the color printer helps bring their writing and ideas to life!\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, students have been actively engaged in art and STEAM projects that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and self-expression. One of our first projects involved students designing and building models that represented \"what a strong community looks like\" using a mix of art and engineering materials. When the supplies first arrived, students were visibly excited—smiling, exploring the materials, and immediately sharing ideas for projects they wanted to create. For many students, this was the first time since the fire that school felt truly joyful and creative again.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as part of integrated STEAM lessons connected to our science and math units. They will be designing solutions to real-world problems, creating visual models to explain their thinking, and reflecting on their learning through both writing and art. Your support has helped us rebuild a classroom where students feel safe to take risks, think creatively, and believe in their ability to overcome challenges. Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping bring hope back to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760920883655,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-our-room-bringing-hope-back/9845326/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Our Room: Bringing Hope Back to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744988"},{"teacherId":10305090,"projectId":9801803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards our classroom of second graders and the other classrooms at Pali. We are so grateful.\r\n\r\nOne of the things that parents and families lost in the fires are the holiday crafts and keepsakes that students have made over the years from Pre-K on. A lot of the supplies that you donated are going towards making these this year. This holiday season will bring up many emotions as most families are in new locations and will be remembering all of their traditions from the past. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760058030733,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-classroom/9801803/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horazdovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305090"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.6,"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"}