{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palisades Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10166292,"projectId":10081917,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the amazing donation to my classroom in making it comfortable and welcoming. To be able to offer them a little snack in the morning when they are still waking up has been helpful and I know the students feel so loved and cared for. \r\n\r\nThe speaker has been wonderful in providing a bit of ambiance for my classes, whether that is calming, relaxing music during quiet independent work, or more peppy music for class activities when they need a bit of a wakeup. When I pulled out the bubbles for my stressed out sewing students, they were a bit in shock, but sending them out in the sunshine for a few minutes to blow bubbles was helpful in resetting their brains to be patient with themselves and practice growth mindset. \r\n\r\nIn the near future, as the weather gets warmer, we plan on taking the picnic blankets out to work while getting some Vitamin D. I can't wait!","fullyFundedDate":1770955345445,"projectUrl":"project/help-recreate-a-comfy-space-to-study-aft/10081917/","projectTitle":"Help Recreate a Comfy Space to Study After the Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10166292"},{"teacherId":10437817,"projectId":10150079,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our Career Center has transformed into a space students genuinely want to use. From the very first day, students noticed the difference. When they walked in and saw the organized workstations, calming decor, and professional setup, their reactions were immediate—\"This feels like a real office,\" and \"This makes it easier to focus.\" Many stayed longer than planned, working on resumes, applications, and internship emails.\r\n\r\nWe are going to use the adjustable sit-stand desk and organized storage to support one‑on‑one career advising sessions and workshops focused on resumes, scholarships, and career exploration. The speaker and voice amplifier will help with the career fair and guest speakers. Students will use the journals to reflect on goals, track applications, and plan next steps, while office supplies and printing resources help them create polished, professional materials.\r\n\r\nThe welcoming environment—artwork, plants, and thoughtful details—has made the Career Center feel safe, calm, and purposeful. \r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building career portfolios, practicing professional communication using thank‑you cards, and preparing for internships, dual enrollment, and post‑secondary pathways. Thank you for making us feel like we matter and are worth investing in!","fullyFundedDate":1777482509060,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-organized-space-for-career/10150079/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming, Organized Space for Career Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenthal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437817"},{"teacherId":1396484,"projectId":10102002,"letterContent":"My students love these materials. The calculator charging station gets the most use. Students use it constantly. Students will drop their calculator in the charging station first thing in the morning to use their calculator later in the day. Students will drop their calculator in the charging station while they do their multiple choice test and so they can use a fully charged calculator during the free response test. I charge our extra calculators so students who forgot their calculator at home have the technology to do the calculator-based problems.\r\n\r\nThe other items from our project add a fullness to our classroom. Things for students to eye during class. Students also use the printer often so the extra printer ink keeps the classroom fullness going. A math tapestry with a variety of math concepts. The students and I found a mistake on the tapestry. Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom - we love what you gave us!","fullyFundedDate":1771428538738,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-math-classroom-students-love/10102002/","projectTitle":"Creating a Math Classroom Students Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hataishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1396484"},{"teacherId":10214099,"projectId":10086049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing a new science department refrigerator and freezer for our biology classrooms. After our previous unit was lost during the fire remediation process, this replacement has immediately restored our ability to conduct high-level, hands-on science. The students have been buzzing with excitement as we've begun utilizing it; currently, it is housing frozen squid for our upcoming Marine Biology dissections and fresh strawberries for our DNA extraction labs. Having these materials readily available makes a world of difference in keeping the students engaged and curious.\r\n\r\nThis appliance is a critical backbone for our advanced curriculum, acting as a hub for a wide variety of Honors and AP Biology experiments. It allows us to safely store petri dishes for transformation labs, maintain the integrity of delicate enzymes for DNA fingerprinting, and keep sucrose solutions and agar cubes ready for our studies on osmosis and cell diffusion. Furthermore, having a reliable source of ice on-site is essential for our enzyme-mediated reaction labs, where students must create precise ice baths to observe how temperature fluctuations affect biological processes.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to my students, who have shown such remarkable resilience throughout this year. Moving from a converted department store back into our school has been a long journey, and your donation is helping us reclaim the rigorous, professional laboratory experience they deserve. Because of your help, I can ensure that this semester's labs are just as robust and inspiring as those in years past. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and our shared mission to explore the wonders of biology.","fullyFundedDate":1770672759583,"projectUrl":"project/the-fires-took-our-science-fridge-he/10086049/","projectTitle":"The Fires Took Our Science Fridge!!! Help Us Replace It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie Benke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214099_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755823564653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214099"},{"teacherId":10214099,"projectId":10070279,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in helping to rebuild and re-equip classroom G203 following the disruptions of the Palisades Fires. The excitement in the air has been palpable as my students and I have put the new fish tanks together, meticulously filling them with water and plants to create a vibrant, living ecosystem. After a challenging year of remote learning and makeshift classrooms, having these aquatic tanks back in the room has brought immense joy and curiosity to my students. They are absolutely thrilled to have living creatures and plants to interact with once again, and your donation is instrumental in restoring my classroom to the dynamic, engaging science environment it has been since 2001.This donation does far more than just decorate the room; it provides a vital, hands-on educational tool for my Honors Biology students. As we dive into our final unit on Ecology, the large fish tank serves as a perfect, living model of nutrient cycling, allowing students to directly observe the cycling of matter via photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Furthermore, we are using the tanks to explore the critical differences between oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes, as well as studying the real-world environmental impacts of fertilizer runoff. Additionally, the specialized tank for GLOFish has sparked incredible interest in molecular genetics and biotechnology, transforming abstract concepts into tangible, visual lessons.Finally, I cannot thank you enough for replacing the full-spectrum light bulbs for our grow lamps. With these, we are able to cultivate fast plants to study population genetics and evolution by natural selection, even on cloudy days. After all my students have endured, including the loss of homes and the dislocation of our school, your generosity is helping me create the nurturing and stimulating environment they truly deserve. You have played a direct role in bringing the excitement of science back to our classroom, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1770500189982,"projectUrl":"project/fire-recovery-fish-tanks/10070279/","projectTitle":"Fire Recovery: Fish Tanks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie Benke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214099_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755823564653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214099"},{"teacherId":10389518,"projectId":10081432,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our amazing donors for helping make our classroom \"the coolest\" room on campus! Your generous support for our new A/C units has made a tremendous difference in keeping students comfortable, focused, and ready to learn, especially with all the heat generated by our computers and equipment. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' learning environment!\r\n\r\nI have students with medical conditions that were relieved when they saw the AC units. They work perfectly and as we approach summer months, they will be blowing cool air at full capacity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for improving my student learning environment, and allowing them to be creative and productive without passing out from the heat.","fullyFundedDate":1770507154724,"projectUrl":"project/make-my-computer-lab-the-coolest-in-the/10081432/","projectTitle":"Make My Computer Lab the Coolest in the School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10389518"},{"teacherId":10228116,"projectId":10095741,"letterContent":"I use the docking station every day. It has been crucial as the one I was given by the school was thrown out after the fire. I have a reliable way to print items as needed for my students. The clock is helpful so students know how much time they have to complete a task. Students use the rulers to complete projects such as the Russian Revolution pamphlet. They also use scissors to cut out materials for review. Students not longer have an excuse to have their phones since I have a clock. The next project will be to create posters based on what they have learned about the Cold War.","fullyFundedDate":1771002683603,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-renewal/10095741/","projectTitle":"Classroom Renewal","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Osterweil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228116_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756325838716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228116"},{"teacherId":10228116,"projectId":10078714,"letterContent":"Thank so much in assisting me in putting my classroom back together. Several items were damaged, lost, or thrown out after the fire. So far, I have been using the charging blocks on a daily basis to help students who's computers are out of power. This ensures that they don't fall behind. Also using the Apple TV we watched a film on how World War II affected children called Grave of the Fireflies. The podium allows me to have a central presence while lecturing in the class. The keyboard helps me locate web sites quickly on the smart board. Students also use it to advance slides as they present.","fullyFundedDate":1770138113579,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-replace-classroom-items-lost-in/10078714/","projectTitle":"Help Me Replace Classroom Items Lost in the Palisades Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Osterweil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228116_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756325838716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228116"},{"teacherId":9770837,"projectId":10024254,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and kindness in contributing to the Fueling Minds & Hearts: A Warm Welcome Back project at the Palisades Charter High School School Psychology Office. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kids, these snacks are more than just something to eat, they are a reminder that someone cares. Students have shared heartfelt messages such as, \"the snacks make me feel so happy, thank you for everything!!\" and \"knowing someone cares enough to provide these snacks for me helps makes me feel thankful and happy.\" Others have said, \"these snacks help me feel energized for the day\" and \"these snacks help me especially when my stomach is hurting.\" One student simply expressed, \"i love you.\"\r\n\r\nMoments like these reflect the real impact of your support. Your contributions help create a safe, welcoming space where students feel seen, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to our school community. Thank you for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768663813861,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-hearts-a-warm-welcome-b/10024254/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Hearts: A Warm Welcome Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon Giron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770837"},{"teacherId":4662811,"projectId":10045003,"letterContent":"Wildfire smoke has had a lasting impact on our school community, and its effects continue to linger inside our classroom. This project has helped our students by creating a safer, healthier learning environment where they can breathe clean air and focus on learning again.\r\n\r\nThe air purifiers have reduced the lingering smoke particles that affect students' health, energy, and focus, while the air conditioners have kept the room cool during hands-on cooking lessons. With cleaner, cooler air, students have been able to remain present, feel better physically, and fully engage in learning as our school community continues to heal.","fullyFundedDate":1769398435733,"projectUrl":"project/cooling-the-ashes-safe-and-clean-air-in/10045003/","projectTitle":"Cooling the Ashes: Safe and Clean Air in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calhoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4662811_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758412860549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4662811"},{"teacherId":10183773,"projectId":10113839,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our Game Design and Digital Media Arts classroom.\r\n\r\nAfter the challenges brought on by the Palisades Fire, our transition back to the main campus is a momentous step for my students. Your donations are doing much more than filling shelves; they are helping us rebuild a sense of \"home\" and stability in our brand-new space.\r\n\r\nHow Your Gift Impacts Our Students:\r\nOrganization & Efficiency: With the new binders, folders, and paper cutter, my students can focus on their portfolios and technical projects rather than hunting for supplies.\r\n\r\nA \"Food Oasis\": Since we are currently without nearby stores, the snacks you provided are a lifesaver. Creative coding and digital design take a lot of brainpower, and having cookies and chips on hand ensures no student is trying to create on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nA Clean Creative Space: It may seem simple, but the vacuum cleaner is a game-changer. It allows us to maintain a professional environment and quickly clear away the \"snack evidence\" from our equipment and floors, keeping our hardware safe and our room welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour support tells my students that their education and well-being matter. Thank you for being a part of our recovery and for helping us kick off this new chapter with everything we need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772075305703,"projectUrl":"project/fire-support-restocking-digital-art-cla/10113839/","projectTitle":"Fire Support, Restocking Digital Art Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paniza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183773"},{"teacherId":10183773,"projectId":10046604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing two new laptops for our classroom. After the devastating loss of our lab in the Palisades fire, these MacBook Pros have been more than just equipment, they have been our lifeline back to creativity. With these additions, we have officially reached a milestone of 15 laptops, allowing for a perfect 2:1 ratio for every two students. This setup has fostered a surprisingly powerful collaborative environment; as one student navigates the complex interfaces of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, or Unity, their partner acts as the \"navigator,\" reading instructions and troubleshooting alongside them. This \"two-by-two\" method hasn't just taught them design; it has taught them communication, patience, and collective problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMy students are particularly thrilled by the sheer power of the hardware; being able to render high-definition video or build 3D environments in Unity without the lag we previously struggled with has changed the energy of the class from frustration to pure focus. 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