{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10437817,"projectId":10473228,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a centralized Career Technical Education (CTE) Job Board for our students. One of our goals is to connect students with real-world opportunities, and these materials have allowed us to create a highly visible space where students can learn about internships, seasonal jobs, volunteer opportunities, career fairs, scholarships, and pathway-related experiences. The board has quickly become a destination for students seeking ways to build their skills and prepare for life after high school.\r\n\r\nStudents immediately noticed the transformation and have commented on how professional and informative the display looks. Many have stopped to read posted opportunities, ask questions, and learn about careers they had not previously considered. The board has also helped increase awareness of our CTE programs by showcasing opportunities that connect directly to students' interests and career goals.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to expand the board, we are adding new internship opportunities, industry partnerships, and work-based learning experiences throughout the year. Our goal is for every student to see a pathway to college and career success and to have access to meaningful opportunities that help them get there. Thank you for helping us create a resource that will benefit our entire student body and make career exploration more accessible, visible, and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1790115658356,"projectUrl":"project/bulletin-board-fun/10473228/","projectTitle":"Bulletin Board Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenthal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437817"},{"teacherId":9770837,"projectId":10370155,"letterContent":"For our students, having a snack during the school day means so much more than simply having something to eat. It gives them the energy to keep going, helps them focus in the classroom, and reminds them that someone cares about their well-being. Some of our students travel up to two hours each way to get to school, making their days especially long. Knowing there is a snack waiting for them is one small way we can make those long days a little easier. These simple moments of care help our students feel welcomed, supported, and at home, a home away from home. We are incredibly grateful to everyone whose generosity makes it possible to care for our students in these meaningful ways","fullyFundedDate":1784298358082,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-a-warm-welcome-starts/10370155/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning, A Warm Welcome Starts Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon Giron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770837"},{"teacherId":10437817,"projectId":10686251,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Library of Possibilities project. Following the fire, our room was left with very few resources and lacked the welcoming environment that our students needed. Your generosity helped us begin rebuilding not only a collection of books, but also a space dedicated to learning, collaboration, and growth.\r\n\r\nThe new library includes resources on executive functioning, student engagement, metacognition, teacher wellness, instructional strategies, and support. These books are available for checkout and are already being borrowed by students. The collection has become a valuable resource.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been on the atmosphere of the room itself. Students have commented on how much warmer, more inviting, and more functional the space feels. After months of recovery and rebuilding, having a dedicated library and resource center has helped create a sense of normalcy and belonging. The room is used daily and many people have shared that it feels more like a home and less like an office. Thank you for helping us create a Library of Possibilities where we can learn, connect, and access tools.","fullyFundedDate":1790355902832,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-of-possibilities/10686251/","projectTitle":"A Library of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenthal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437817"},{"teacherId":9828186,"projectId":10528342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Physical Education program! Because of your donations, our students now have access to new yoga and pickleball equipment that has allowed us to expand the activities we can offer in class. We have been using the equipment during our PE and Yoga classes to introduce students to different ways of staying active, building confidence, and developing lifelong fitness skills.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new equipment and especially eager to begin our pickleball unit! Having enough quality equipment has made a huge difference because more students can actively participate at the same time. During our yoga lessons, the new resources have helped students work on flexibility, balance, strength, and mindfulness, while pickleball has given them a fun way to practice coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating both yoga and pickleball throughout the school year. My goal is to expose students to activities they can enjoy beyond high school and show them that being physically active can look different for everyone. Your support has helped make our PE program more engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable for our students. Thank you for investing in their health, wellness, and education!","fullyFundedDate":1790188292632,"projectUrl":"project/pe-activites/10528342/","projectTitle":"PE Activites","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828186"},{"teacherId":10162073,"projectId":10415856,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation to help rebuild my high school English classroom after the Palisades fires. Losing my classroom materials was difficult, but your generosity has helped me begin creating a space where my students can once again discover the joy, challenge, and possibility that come from reading and learning together.\r\n\r\nThe new books have already made a meaningful difference. They are introducing students to new voices, perspectives, cultures, and experiences while strengthening the skills we work on every day: close reading, making inferences, analyzing characters and themes, using evidence to support ideas, building vocabulary, and discussing literature thoughtfully with others. Just as importantly, the books have given students opportunities to see themselves in the stories and to encounter lives and perspectives very different from their own.\r\n\r\nThe school supplies have also been an important part of rebuilding our classroom. Replacing the everyday materials we rely on has helped restore the routines and sense of normalcy that are so important to students. These may seem like small things, but having the materials students need readily available allows them to focus their energy on learning, writing, discussing, and creating rather than worrying about what they are missing. After losing so much, having a classroom once again filled with the tools students need to learn has been incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nOur English language learners, in particular, are benefiting from having a wider range of accessible and engaging books to choose from. For students who are still developing their academic English, finding a book that captures their interest can make reading feel much less like an assignment and much more like an experience. The new texts give them opportunities to encounter language in a meaningful context, build vocabulary naturally, and develop confidence as readers. The impact on my reluctant readers has been just as encouraging. Some students who previously approached reading with an immediate \"I don't like books\" are now asking, \"Can I take this one home?\" That small question represents a huge shift. They are discovering that reading doesn't have to mean struggling through a book that doesn't interest them.\r\n\r\nAfter such a devastating loss, rebuilding has been about much more than replacing things. It has been about restoring a sense of possibility, stability, and community. Your donation has helped me put books back into students' hands and essential school supplies back onto their desks. With them, we are putting curiosity, conversation, confidence, creativity, and imagination back into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us rebuild, not simply a classroom library, but a community of readers and learners. Your generosity is making a difference every time a student opens a new book, has the supplies they need to put their ideas on paper, finds a story that speaks to them, and realizes that they have something important to say about it.","fullyFundedDate":1787183079996,"projectUrl":"project/learning-literacy-rebuilding-my-class/10415856/","projectTitle":"Learning & Literacy: Rebuilding My Classroom and Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10162073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784646952423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162073"},{"teacherId":10162073,"projectId":10540684,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation to help rebuild my high school English classroom after the Palisades fires. Losing over twenty-six years' worth of my classroom materials was heartbreaking, but your generosity has helped transform that loss into an opportunity to rebuild something even more meaningful: a classroom where students have the books, resources, and strategies they need to become confident readers, thoughtful thinkers, and successful learners.\r\nYour support is making a direct and lasting impact. While replacing books and classroom materials may seem like a small part of rebuilding after such a devastating loss, these resources are helping students develop skills that will serve them far beyond my English classroom. The new books have already made a meaningful difference. Students now have greater access to a diverse collection of engaging, high-interest texts that introduce them to new voices, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. At the same time, these books provide daily opportunities to strengthen essential literacy skills: close reading, making inferences, analyzing characters and themes, determining meaning from context, building vocabulary, asking thoughtful questions, and using textual evidence to support ideas. But the impact goes beyond reading.\r\nWith your support, I am also rebuilding our collection of study skills materials. These resources give students practical strategies for organizing their time, taking effective notes, annotating and processing information, preparing for assessments, managing long-term assignments, and breaking challenging tasks into achievable steps. These are skills students can use in every classroom.\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are not simply receiving new books and materials; they are getting more opportunities to practice and strengthen the skills that lead to academic independence. They are learning to read more deeply, build stronger vocabulary through meaningful exposure to new words in context, think critically by analyzing authors' choices, communicate more effectively through discussions and written responses, study more strategically by learning how to organize information, and become more independent learners by developing strategies they can apply across subjects and throughout their education.\r\nMost importantly, I am seeing students develop greater confidence in their own abilities. For our some of our most vulnerable population, our English language learners, having a wider range of accessible and engaging books is particularly powerful. Students who are still developing academic English can encounter new vocabulary and language structures in meaningful contexts rather than simply memorizing lists of words. They can choose books that genuinely interest them, which encourages them to read more, talk about what they are reading, and take greater ownership of their learning. I am seeing the same transformation with reluctant readers. Some students who once approached reading with an immediate \"I don't like books\" are now asking, \"Can I take this one home?\" That simple question represents an enormous shift. A student who chooses to continue reading outside of class is developing not only literacy skills, but also curiosity, independence, and confidence.\r\nThe study skills component is equally important. Students are learning that academic success is not simply about being \"good at school.\" It is also about having the right tools and strategies. Learning how to break a large assignment into smaller tasks, organize notes, identify key information, or prepare effectively for a test can change the way a student approaches a challenge. \r\nAfter the devastation of the Palisades fires, rebuilding has been about much more than replacing things that were lost. It has been about restoring opportunity. Every book placed back on a shelf, every study strategy practiced, and every student who discovers a book they love represents another step toward rebuilding a classroom where students can thrive. Your generosity is helping us measure progress not simply by the number of books replaced, but by the skills students are gaining. I can see the impact in stronger reading responses, more thoughtful classroom discussions, improved vocabulary, better organization, greater willingness to tackle challenging assignments, and in students who are beginning to believe in themselves as readers and learners.\r\nThank you for helping us rebuild.","fullyFundedDate":1789927841936,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-our-classroom-strengthening/10540684/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Our Classroom: Strengthening Our Literacy & Study Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10162073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784646952423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162073"},{"teacherId":10319207,"projectId":10458836,"letterContent":"The new resources were put to work right away in the classroom. Having adequate, reliable supplies allowed every single student to participate fully in a hands-on projects without sharing limited tools or working with worn-out materials. \r\n\r\nOne particularly special moment occurred when a student who had previously struggled with confidence asked for basic supplies, picked up the new supplies and spent the entire class period completely engrossed in their work, proud to show off the final result to me","fullyFundedDate":1787183080269,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/10458836/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","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":10183773,"projectId":10264901,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Digital Media Arts students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing a photo printer for our program. Your contribution will have a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences and creative development.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a high-quality photo printer allows students to bring their digital work into the physical world, showcasing their photography, graphic design, and multimedia projects in a professional format. It gives them the opportunity to see their ideas come to life, build pride in their work, and develop skills that are valuable for both college and future careers.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, innovation, and confidence. We truly appreciate your investment in our students and their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nMeike Paniza\r\n Digital Media Arts Teacher\r\n Palisades Charter High School","fullyFundedDate":1778698331070,"projectUrl":"project/photo-printer-for-digital-media-arts/10264901/","projectTitle":"Photo Printer for Digital Media Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paniza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183773"},{"teacherId":10594161,"projectId":10490325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies to make this a more welcoming and organized therapy space! The students instantly commented on and appreciated the softer lights. The space is much more organized now and the students love having easy, predictable access to our coping supplies, journals, snacks, and drinks. As a result of the new supplies, more students feel comfortable coming here when they need a safe space. The therapy games have been fantastic for building rapport and creating a low-pressure environment for students to open up. They are truly enjoying this upgraded space, and we are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787183077993,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-space/10490325/","projectTitle":"Therapy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10594161"},{"teacherId":1396497,"projectId":10525260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The materials you provided will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences. The individual whiteboards, markers, and erasers will allow every student to actively participate, practice new skills, share their thinking, and receive immediate feedback. The index cards, binder dividers, correction tape, and hole punch will help students stay organized, study more effectively, and take ownership of their work. The fidget spinners and batteries will also provide helpful tools and support for maintaining focus and engagement during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of healthy snacks—including granola bars, nuts, pistachios, and edamame—will help ensure that students have nutritious options when they need a little extra energy to learn and participate. These simple resources help us create a classroom where students feel supported, prepared, and ready to learn. Most importantly, your generosity shows our students that their education matters and that people believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us give them the tools and encouragement they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1789874986464,"projectUrl":"project/lets-rock-the-academic-year-with-your-h/10525260/","projectTitle":"Let's Rock the Academic Year With Your Help!","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":1396475,"projectId":10064962,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the supplies you helped provide to my classroom. In the last month, Southern California has been through a series of heatwaves and it's not over yet. The portable AC you helped provide kept the classroom at a more manageable temperature. I also used the screens and set up some decorations with the ladder that I needed to bring the class closer to what we had before the fires. It's a process and it's a slow one but your donation helped my class feel more comfortable and inviting. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1776277430644,"projectUrl":"project/help-replace-items-lost-in-the-la-wildfi/10064962/","projectTitle":"Help Replace Items Lost in the LA Wildfires","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1396475_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754934706606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1396475"},{"teacherId":10162073,"projectId":10176907,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation to help rebuild my high school English classroom after the Palisades fires. Losing my classroom materials was difficult, but your generosity has helped me begin creating a space where my students can once again discover the joy, challenge, and possibility that comes from reading. \r\n\r\nThe new books have already made a meaningful difference. They are introducing students to new voices, perspectives, cultures, and experiences while strengthening the skills we work on every day: close reading, making inferences, analyzing characters and themes, using evidence to support ideas, building vocabulary, and discussing literature thoughtfully with others. Just as importantly, the books have given students opportunities to see themselves in the stories and to encounter lives and perspectives very different from their own.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is not simply a silent activity. Some days, students read independently, and other days, we read together, stopping to notice a powerful line, unpack unfamiliar vocabulary, make a prediction, or talk about why a character made a particular choice. Students recommend books to one another (and to me!), share passages they found funny or surprising, and talk about characters as though they know them personally. \r\n\r\nOur English language learners, in particular, are benefiting from having a wider range of accessible and engaging books to choose from. For students who are still developing their academic English, finding a book that captures their interest can make reading feel much less like an assignment and much more like an experience. The new texts give them opportunities to encounter language in a meaningful context, build vocabulary naturally, and develop confidence as readers. The impact on my reluctant readers has been just as encouraging. Some students who previously approached reading with an immediate \"I don't like books\" are now asking, \"Can I take this one home?\" That small question represents a huge shift. They are discovering that reading doesn't have to mean struggling through a book that doesn't interest them. \r\nAfter such a devastating loss, rebuilding has been about much more than replacing things. It has been about restoring a sense of possibility. Your donation has helped me put books back into students' hands and, with them, put curiosity, conversation, confidence, and imagination back into our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us rebuild, not simply a classroom library, but a community of readers. 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