{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9901903,"projectId":9648025,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your thoughtful contributions to our classroom. My students and I are truly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the materials every day. When my students first saw everything, they were overjoyed—especially with the mini clock sets. Having just finished our unit on telling time, these clocks were a valuable addition to our lessons. They provided students with a tactile way to visualize time passing, which deepened their understanding. One of my favorite moments was during a small-group lesson when students worked together to model \"quarter to,\" \"half past,\" and various examples of elapsed time. They were so proud to demonstrate their learning using the clocks.\r\n\r\nThe organizing bins have made a significant difference in streamlining our classroom routines and ensuring materials are accessible for both students and myself. The laminating sheets have allowed us to proudly display student artwork, helping our classroom feel warm, welcoming, and like home.\r\n\r\nAfter the Palisades fire, my students lost so much—their homes, their school, and their sense of normalcy. We feel incredibly fortunate to be in a new location and to have the opportunity to rebuild our classroom community. Your generosity, along with the donation of these materials, has played a meaningful role in creating this new learning environment. I cannot thank you enough for your support. These resources will continue to enrich our classroom for years to come, and they inspire me to keep finding ways to make learning accessible, engaging, and joyful for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756240654881,"projectUrl":"project/ms-polks-classroom/9648025/","projectTitle":"Ms. Polk’s Classroom","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":432607,"projectId":9836054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. After losing all of my holiday books and materials in the Palisades fire, receiving this collection has truly brought joy and hope back into our learning space. I've already begun sharing daily holiday stories with my students, and having the books physically in hand allows me to reference them during lessons, revisit key moments, and bring each story to life. The students are especially excited about the wide variety of Gingerbread stories the Gingerbread Boy, Girl, Baby, Man, and Pirate and they're eagerly comparing characters, retelling events, and creating artwork inspired by each version.\r\n\r\nThese books have also allowed me to collaborate more deeply with our 2nd and 3rd grade reading buddies and fellow teachers. Together, our students are making thankful banners, preparing to learn dreidel games for Hanukkah, and beginning to gather recycled materials to build cozy hibernation shelters for our winter unit. Your generosity has helped restore not just my classroom library, but also the creativity, connection, and cultural learning that make our school community so special. Thank you for helping us rebuild with joy, imagination, and endless possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1762646092856,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-back-art-books-and-holiday-jo/9836054/","projectTitle":"Bringing Back Art, Books, and Holiday Joy to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mollica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432607_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673935485497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/432607"},{"teacherId":10056871,"projectId":9854622,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The students were thrilled to see the boxes arrive in our classroom. As soon as the surf desks were put on the rack, the students couldn't wait to use them for small group time. Students love choosing their own flexible seating spots during independent reading or writing, and it's been incredible to see how much more focused and comfortable they are.\r\nThe TPT gift cards have allowed me to purchase some new materials to use in the classroom, like math games and art projects. And the books you helped bring into our room are already peaking the interest of my students. I love seeing them excited about reading.\r\nStudents love our science investigations, and using the owl pellets makes our study of food webs so much more fun. The paint pens have brought our art projects to life with bright, creative details. The breathing light will continue to support mindfulness moments throughout our day, helping students regulate and return to learning ready and focused.\r\nNone of this would be possible without your generosity. Thank you for making our classroom a more engaging, inspiring, and supportive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762267731945,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classrooms-bright-futures/9854622/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classrooms, Bright Futures","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":9908903,"projectId":9510190,"letterContent":"The day our materials arrived gave such a lift to our classroom. We've already put the new resources to good use, and they've made our lessons more hands-on and fun in so many ways. The excitement on my students' faces said it all- they were eager to explore, ask questions, and dive right in.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful seeing how much pride my students take in caring for and using these materials. They've brought new energy and excitement to our learning. I've noticed more collaboration, curiosity, and joy during our lessons.\r\n\r\nI'm so thankful for this support. It's made a real difference for my students and for me every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754084801772,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-my-classroom-palisades-fire/9510190/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding My Classroom- Palisades Fire","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":10314278,"projectId":9835673,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the classroom resources you donated following the Palisades Fire. Your generosity has made an incredible difference in helping us rebuild a positive and engaging learning environment. \r\nThe furniture and materials you provided have brought new energy and organization to our classroom. Students are using the supplies for creative crafts, building vocabulary charts, and keeping our room neatly organized with the new storage space. \r\nWe are deeply appreciative of your compassion and commitment to helping us recover and thrive. Your donation has had a lasting impact on our students' learning experience and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1760806670070,"projectUrl":"project/help-rebuild-a-classroom-after-the-palis/9835673/","projectTitle":"Help Rebuild a Classroom After the Palisades Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314278"},{"teacherId":9908903,"projectId":9659529,"letterContent":"We've been using the resources on this project every day- during whole group, small group, and independent work. The students take such good care of them and even remind each other to return them neatly at the end of the day. It's clear how much they value having materials that make learning feel more comfortable and special.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a classroom environment that truly supports focus and engagement. I'm so thankful for the generosity that made it possible and for the difference it's made in helping my students do their best each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757507409702,"projectUrl":"project/student-sensory-and-resource-supports/9659529/","projectTitle":"Student Sensory and Resource Supports","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":432607,"projectId":9294406,"letterContent":"After losing our classroom, school, and much of our community in the devastating Palisades fires, rebuilding has been a journey filled with both challenges and hope. One of the brightest moments in our recovery has been watching our young students, ages 4 and 5, light up with joy as they engage with our new light table and sensory materials. The children are fully immersed in meaningful play, creating colorful designs with pegs, forming letters and simple words, and exploring math concepts through sorting, counting, and organizing objects. The changing lights of the table captivate them, encouraging discovery and teaching them how colors mix and transform. \r\nThese materials have not only enriched their learning but have brought back a sense of wonder, creativity, and calm to a classroom that has had to start over. We are deeply grateful for the generous donors who made this possible. Thanks to your kindness, our students are learning, healing, and thriving through play. They've even created vibrant thank-you letters to share their appreciation. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us rebuild a safe, joyful, and sensory-rich space for our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1748839545650,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sensory-rich-learning-experie/9294406/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sensory-rich Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mollica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432607_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673935485497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/432607"},{"teacherId":10056871,"projectId":9415067,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new bookshelves, they were so excited—they rushed over to help me fill them with our class library book bins. It was such a joyful moment to see them take pride in organizing and caring for their books.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have already made a big difference in how we use our classroom library. Students can easily find and return books, and many are discovering new titles because everything is displayed so neatly. I've noticed them gravitating toward new genres and authors simply because the shelves make everything more visible and inviting. The library corner has quickly become one of the busiest and happiest spots in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith books now displayed at their fingertips, students are eager to choose \"just right\" books and set personal reading goals. These shelves are helping foster independence, responsibility, and a real love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible—you've truly created a classroom space that inspires young readers and creates joy!","fullyFundedDate":1755736692371,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-our-classroom-one-shelf-at-a/9415067/","projectTitle":"Restoring Our Classroom, One Shelf at a Time","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":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":41.7,"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"}