{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2165291,"projectId":10078246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your generous donations to my classroom. The new books have helped my students learning go even further. Specifically, we loved reading the books on space and playing with all of our space stress balls during our solar system unit. This week, our classroom became a magical leprechaun land thanks to the St. Patrick's Day books, coins and shamrock stickers. \r\n\r\nEach day when a new box arrived, my students would squeal with excitement to see what new resources we had for the classroom. The new puzzles have brought them so much joy and reminded them of ones they had lost in the fire. The CVC games have really helped them to perfect their decoding skills too! \r\n\r\nWe are really looking forward to using our new supplies for our units on Earth Day, the books and the little globes will be so loved! The students are also going to love the new flower toy where they get to put flowers together to learn about the different parts of the flower. We can't wait to explore these units thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1770472856624,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-books-and-more/10078246/","projectTitle":"Kinder Books and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2165291"},{"teacherId":10314278,"projectId":10034642,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our second grade animal research and illustration lab project. Because of your generosity, students are excitedly exploring animal books to learn about their chosen animals. They are using the books to find facts, take notes, and gather information for their research reports.\r\n\r\nStudents are also using the writing and art supplies to draft their reports and create detailed illustrations of their animals. They frequently refer back to the books to make their drawings accurate and colorful. Students are excited to share interesting facts and are becoming \"animal experts.\"\r\n\r\nNext, students will publish their reports by turning them into books that include their writing and illustrations. They will share their finished books with classmates and families to celebrate their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible for our young researchers!","fullyFundedDate":1768780099063,"projectUrl":"project/animal-research-and-illustration-lab-w/10034642/","projectTitle":"Animal Research and Illustration Lab: Writing, Drawing, and Publishing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314278"},{"teacherId":7744988,"projectId":10046799,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to technology that has completely transformed how they learn, create, and express their understanding. While Chromebooks allow students to complete everyday assignments, the addition of a MacBook Pro has opened doors to deeper learning experiences that were previously impossible in our classroom. Students are now creating movies using iMovie, recording narration, editing sound, and combining writing, visuals, and storytelling into polished final products. Instead of simply submitting written assignments, students are producing documentaries, book trailers, and public service announcements that demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been seeing their ideas come to life in professional ways. They are amazed that they can add music, transitions, voiceovers, and effects just like real filmmakers. Many students who typically struggle with traditional writing tasks have become highly engaged when given the opportunity to communicate through video and multimedia projects. The MacBook has allowed students to take ownership of their learning, often asking to revise and improve their work because they feel proud of what they are creating.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are usually quiet or hesitant academically have especially flourished with this technology. One student who rarely volunteered to share written work confidently narrated and edited a class video project, discovering a new strength in digital storytelling. Another group eagerly stayed focused during collaborative editing sessions, supporting one another as problem-solvers and creators. Beyond academics, these tools have helped rebuild excitement and normalcy in our classroom after experiencing loss, giving students a creative outlet and renewed sense of possibility. Your support has truly empowered my students to see themselves not just as learners, but as innovators and storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1770819596870,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-creativity-innovation-mac/10046799/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Creativity & Innovation: MacBook Pro for 5th Grade Learning","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":9958706,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where healing and creativity happen every day. When the art supplies arrived, students immediately gathered around the materials with excitement and curiosity. Many of them shared that they had not had access to quality art materials since losing our school last year. One student quietly said, \"It feels like our classroom is real again.\" That moment reminded me that these supplies represent far more than paint and paper—they represent stability, comfort, and a return to normalcy.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed our students to create mixed-media pieces expressing their creativity and uniqueness. Students who are often hesitant to speak about their emotions found confidence through art, sharing their work proudly with classmates. Students have very interesting conversations together while they are working on their projects, and often the conversation turns to what they have been through the past year. They are allowed to express themselves naturally, while focusing on creating beautiful art. The classroom has become calmer, more collaborative, and filled with meaningful conversations sparked by creativity.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, this is only the beginning. Our next steps include collaborative murals focused on resilience, student art journals that support ongoing social-emotional learning, and a student gallery walk where children will showcase artwork that tells their personal stories of growth. Your support continues to help my students rediscover joy, confidence, and connection through artistic expression. You have played an important role in helping our classroom heal, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768499661149,"projectUrl":"project/healing-through-art-rebuilding-creativi/9958706/","projectTitle":"Healing Through Art: Rebuilding Creativity One Year 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":9958719,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has begun rebuilding creativity and connection after the loss of our school in the Palisades Fire. When students first saw the Cricut makerspace and our new class set of Bridge to Terabithia, their excitement was immediate. The materials are giving my students an opportunity to create, collaborate, and feel hopeful again.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources during our novel study of Bridge to Terabithia. Students are designing symbolic projects connected to themes of friendship, imagination, and resilience while supporting their creative choices with written responses and text evidence. The technology has allowed students to move beyond traditional assignments and become designers and problem-solvers, strengthening both literacy skills and confidence. The students are currently studying the solar system and beyond, and the resources are allowing our students' creativity to shine.\r\n\r\nNext, students will expand their learning by working collaboratively to design projects that represent community, belonging, and rebuilding after challenges. They will continue applying reading, writing, and digital design skills while creating items that celebrate our classroom identity and shared recovery journey. Thanks to your support, our students are not only learning academic skills—they are rediscovering joy, resilience, and the belief that even after loss, they can build something meaningful together.","fullyFundedDate":1765764409091,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-creativity-after-fire-cricu/9958719/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Creativity After Fire: Cricut Makerspace for Healing and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744988"},{"teacherId":10412834,"projectId":10042319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have a new whiteboard table, a cozy reading bench, and engaging floor puzzles—and the impact has been incredible!\r\nThe whiteboard table has quickly become one of the most loved spots in our room. Students are excited to practice writing sight words, solving math problems, and working through phonics activities right on the table. It encourages collaboration, builds confidence, and makes learning feel interactive and fun. Even my most hesitant writers are eager to pick up a marker and try!\r\nOur new reading bench has transformed our classroom library area into a warm and inviting space. Students are choosing to read more often and for longer periods of time. The bench has created a special place where children can get comfortable, focus on their books, and truly enjoy becoming readers.\r\nThe floor puzzles have also made a big difference. They promote teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. Students work together, communicate, and celebrate their success when they complete a puzzle. These moments build not only academic skills but also important social skills.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment that is engaging, collaborative, and joyful. My students feel proud of their space, and they are thriving because of your support. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768869670920,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-ready-to-learn/10042319/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412834"},{"teacherId":10386826,"projectId":10009482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of paper plates for our first grade classroom! Because of your kindness, my students were able to create beautiful Lunar New Year dragons that brought culture, creativity, and joy into our learning space.\r\n\r\nUsing simple materials like paper plates and paint, my students transformed ordinary supplies into vibrant dragon decorations. As they painted, cut, and designed their dragons, they also learned about Lunar New Year traditions, symbolism, and the importance of family and celebration in different cultures around the world. This hands-on activity strengthened their fine motor skills, encouraged teamwork, and sparked meaningful classroom conversations.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible for every child to fully participate and feel proud of their creation. The excitement on their faces as they proudly shared their dragons was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us create memorable, engaging learning experiences. Your generosity makes a lasting difference in the lives of my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1768256494249,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-meets-creativity/10009482/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Meets Creativity","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":2165291,"projectId":9901165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the amazing resources you purchased for my classroom. \r\n \r\nMy students loved all the holiday books, especially The Polar Express. We did a mini-unit on it and one day they even got to wear PJs and drink hot chocolate while I read the book and we pretended they were on a train! It was such a treat. \r\n\r\nWe also have really enjoyed using the sheet protectors when doing math centers. The kids love using the expo pens to do their addition and I love getting to save some paper. \r\n\r\nThanks to you each child now has their very own set of crayons that they use daily. Thank you so much for the kindness you have shown by donating these things to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1763507640790,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-goodies/9901165/","projectTitle":"Kinder Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2165291"},{"teacherId":10337866,"projectId":9890025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for giving our students such exciting new learning tools. When the materials arrived, the room was buzzing with excitement—students' eyes lit up when they saw the magnetic tiles, stepping stones, and art supplies. One of our favorite moments so far has been creating an indoor obstacle course with the stepping stones, where students practiced balance, coordination, and teamwork while cheering each other on. During center time, students eagerly build structures with the magnetic tiles and foam blocks, experimenting with shapes, balance, and creativity while developing early STEM and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these resources daily across multiple learning areas, from sensory play with kinetic sand and slime to creative expression through painting, stencils, markers, and colorful paper. These materials allow students to explore concepts through hands-on discovery while strengthening fine and gross motor skills. Next, we will expand our construction and art centers by combining building challenges with drawing and storytelling, encouraging students to explain their creations and collaborate with peers. Thanks to your support, our classroom is a joyful, engaging space where curiosity, creativity, and learning grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762938297244,"projectUrl":"project/creative-sensory-expression/9890025/","projectTitle":"Creative Sensory Expression","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":10386826,"projectId":9978572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sidewalk chalk for our first grade classroom! Your support gives my students the chance to take their learning outside, where they can practice writing letters, drawing shapes, solving math problems, and expressing their creativity in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nSidewalk chalk helps make learning hands-on and joyful, and it encourages collaboration, movement, and imagination—things that are so important for young learners. My students were so excited to use the chalk, and their smiles said it all.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make learning memorable for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1767471615281,"projectUrl":"project/learning-comes-alive-in-first-grade/9978572/","projectTitle":"Learning Comes Alive in First Grade","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":10337866,"projectId":9883028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for giving my students such an incredible gift. When the new resources arrived, the excitement was immediate—especially when they saw our new classroom rug. It has already become the heart of our room, where students gather for read-alouds, math talks, and small-group lessons. Having a comfortable, welcoming space has helped students stay engaged and focused, and it's made our learning time feel extra special.\r\n\r\nWe've also been putting the timers, magnetic letters, phonics chips, and fraction materials to work every day. The giant classroom timer and sand timers have helped students better understand time management during centers and independent work, while the magnetic letters and phonics tools are supporting hands-on literacy lessons. Students are more confident sounding out words, building letter patterns, and collaborating with classmates. Even organizational tools like pencil boxes, storage bins, and laminated materials have made a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nNext, we're diving deeper into literacy and math centers where students will rotate through activities using these new resources independently and in small groups. We're also planning outdoor learning moments with sidewalk chalk to reinforce skills in a fun, active way. Because of you, my students have access to tools that make learning engaging, structured, and joyful. Thank you for giving us a peek into what's possible when a community comes together to support education.","fullyFundedDate":1762871530844,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-speech-occupational/9883028/","projectTitle":"Special Education, Speech & Occupational Therapy","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":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. 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