{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palms Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":15.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9547050,"projectId":10162601,"letterContent":"Science is a subject that requires hands on learning and project based experiences. In order to get students to connect with the science topics, they need to explore real world phenomena in the classroom. For this to happen, I combine art with our content. \r\n\r\nFor Biology and Life Science, students have the opportunity to create ecosystem dioramas. Students use clay, paint, glue and other supplies in order to model biomes and predator prey dynamics.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution allowed my students to have a learning environment that adapts to their needs and furthers their growth as young scientists and scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1777996761576,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-science/10162601/","projectTitle":"Art in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547050_orig.png?crop=403,403,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772503764227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nm-hernandez"},{"teacherId":4549195,"projectId":10185741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a Roomba into our classroom! As a 7th grade English teacher, I want my students to have a classroom that feels welcoming, comfortable, and cared for, and your generosity has made a surprisingly big difference. With more than 100 students coming through my classroom each day, keeping our space clean can be a challenge. Our Roomba helps us keep the floors tidy without taking valuable instructional time away from our students.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely delighted when they first saw our new classroom helper! They immediately wanted to name it, watch it work, and take turns helping make sure the floor was clear before it started its cleaning routine. Beyond the fun, it has helped my students think more about taking ownership of our shared classroom environment. We are continuing to work on creating a space where everyone feels comfortable learning, and the Roomba has become a small but meaningful part of that effort. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make it a cleaner, more welcoming place for my students every day!","fullyFundedDate":1775764288209,"projectUrl":"project/roomba/10185741/","projectTitle":"Room(ba)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidelsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4549195_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674159660981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4549195"},{"teacherId":46906,"projectId":9949884,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, more than 50 students had the opportunity to engage with powerful Latinx stories that reflected their identities, experiences, and communities. These books helped students develop critical literacy skills, including making connections between texts and their own lives, analyzing themes and characters, engaging in meaningful discussions, and strengthening their reading comprehension. The stories also created opportunities for students to explore diverse perspectives while building empathy and cultural understanding.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive experience. Students read independently, discuss ideas with partners and small groups, and reflect on how the themes and experiences in the books connect to their own lives and the world around them. The texts sparked thoughtful conversations and encouraged students to share their personal experiences, making reading both meaningful and relevant.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books has been remarkable. When surveyed at the end of the semester, students identified these texts as their favorite part of the spring semester. Many students who do not typically see themselves represented in literature were excited to encounter characters and stories that felt familiar and authentic. Because these books are now part of our classroom library, they will continue to benefit future students for years to come, extending the impact of your generosity far beyond this school year. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel seen, valued, and inspired to read.","fullyFundedDate":1767207772554,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-powerful-latinx-stories-to-life/9949884/","projectTitle":"Bringing Powerful Latinx Stories to Life in Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lipmen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp46906_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x1908,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765169109216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslipmen"},{"teacherId":9109716,"projectId":10067646,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous donation. The new laptop has greatly enhanced our learning. I am now easily able to connect to my classroom's Apple TV and work from anywhere in the room. This also allows me to move throughout and help students more easily. \r\nMy students have also seen the impact as they are also able to use the laptop for presentations. This means that they are easily able to present from the podium. This greatly helps their public speaking and presentation skills. \r\nThank you again for your constant support of our class!","fullyFundedDate":1772142431540,"projectUrl":"project/updated-technology-for-media-communicat/10067646/","projectTitle":"Updated Technology for Media, Communication & History Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moffett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109716_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747854170757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moffetts-class"},{"teacherId":8851452,"projectId":7338711,"letterContent":"Thank you again for contributing to the Palms Disc Golf Club. Your generous donation has fundamentally transformed the club and allowed us to re-install a semi-permanent course on the PE field and continue the lunchtime putting club. We now have six holes installed as a fun but challenging par 19 loop around the field and one basket to keep in my classroom for the lunch time putting club. \r\nAt lunch, the kids hang out outside my classroom in the sixth grade area and practice putting and have friendly putt offs against each other. After school, we briefly meet at hole six to discuss club news, distribute scorecards, and then send foursomes off to each of the different holes to play. At the end of the round, we compare scorecards to see who had the day's hot score. The kids have a friendly competition, but always cheer each other on and are encouraging of new players. The lowest score wins a disc, and if time allows we have a CTP (closest to the pin) competition to give away an additional disc.\r\nAgain, none of this would be possible without your generous support. I look forward to the continued evolution of the Palms Disc Golf Club and have big plans and ideas for next year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1683335459998,"projectUrl":"project/one-more-basket/7338711/","projectTitle":"One More Basket!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vinstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851452_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674603770080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8851452"},{"teacherId":8851452,"projectId":10168597,"letterContent":"Thank you again for contributing to the Palms Disc Golf Club. Your generous donation has fundamentally transformed the club and allowed us to re-install a semi-permanent course on the PE field and continue the lunchtime putting club. We now have six holes installed as a fun but challenging par 19 loop around the field and one basket to keep in my classroom for the lunch time putting club. \r\n\r\nAt lunch, the kids hang out outside my classroom in the sixth grade area and practice putting and have friendly putt offs against each other. After school, we briefly meet at hole six to discuss club news, distribute scorecards, and then send foursomes off to each of the different holes to play. At the end of the round, we compare scorecards to see who had the day's hot score. The kids have a friendly competition, but always cheer each other on and are encouraging of new players. The lowest score wins a disc, and if time allows we have a CTP (closest to the pin) competition to give away an additional disc.\r\n\r\nAgain, none of this would be possible without your generous support. I look forward to the continued evolution of the Palms Disc Golf Club and have big plans and ideas for next year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1777506290574,"projectUrl":"project/pms-disc-golf-course/10168597/","projectTitle":"PMS Disc Golf Course","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vinstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851452_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674603770080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8851452"},{"teacherId":9547050,"projectId":10129651,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our classroom. Students learn science content best when provided with hands on experiences that reflect real world phenomena. In order to develop critical thinking and engineering skills, I provide students with engaging activities that use materials such construction and origami paper for their ecosystem dioramas. \r\n\r\nIn order to excel as budding engineers, our scholars work on long term projects that require connecting science content to their other subjects and careers. \r\n\r\nYour donation will allow our students the opportunity to achieve their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1773424738610,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-explorations/10129651/","projectTitle":"Engineering Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547050_orig.png?crop=403,403,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772503764227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nm-hernandez"},{"teacherId":9547050,"projectId":9967894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. Students have an opportunity to be challenged and develop into scientists and engineers when provided with meaningful hands on projects. These projects require art supplies to stimulate their brain and encourage growth and learning.\r\n\r\nTheir critical thinking skills shine and are highlighted through a variety of learning opportunities. Their brain is challenged intellectually but creatively. This allows students of all skill levels to show off their strengths and feel encouraged.\r\n\r\nThis is possible thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1772418877760,"projectUrl":"project/spring-semester-supplies/9967894/","projectTitle":"Spring Semester Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547050_orig.png?crop=403,403,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772503764227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nm-hernandez"},{"teacherId":497891,"projectId":9077857,"letterContent":"This project brought an incredible level of excitement and engagement into our Design Crafts classroom- thank you all! It was eagerly anticipated for months until finally at the end of January, students began to make their own Pop Art sculpture, after seeing past student sculptures prominently displayed since August. \r\n\r\nStudents greatly enjoyed both the independent and collaborative aspects of designing and building their paper mâché sculptures. Turning simple materials like newspaper and glue into large, vibrant works of art gave them a strong sense of ownership and pride. Watching them eagerly pick up their sculptures the moment they walked into the room each day was a powerful reminder of how invested they had become—and a moment that made me deeply proud as their teacher\r\n\r\nBy the end of the project, our classroom was transformed into a gallery of bold, bright sculptures that reflected each student's unique interests and the remarkable results of two months of sustained effort. One standout piece was my eighth-grade student Thomas's Toblerone sculpture, nearly five feet in length. More than anything, this experience deepened students' understanding of Pop Art while showing them what they are capable of—that they can commit to a long-term process and create something truly substantial from start to finish, a lesson that extends far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746541601264,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-the-art-in-the-everyday-pop-art/9077857/","projectTitle":"Seeing The Art In The Everyday: Pop Art Paper Mache!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp497891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452476896872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-purdy"},{"teacherId":9547050,"projectId":9963963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Having nutritious snacks supports students growing and developing bodies and minds. Having access to food is vital for their nourishment and ability to focus in class.\r\n\r\nMy students are at a time in their lives where growth spurts may be occurring as they mature from adolescent into teenager. Some students may struggle with waking up on time or long sports practices where additional snacks are necessary. \r\n\r\nYour donation allows students to succeed in school.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767881813842,"projectUrl":"project/nutritious-fuel-for-engaged-learning/9963963/","projectTitle":"Nutritious Fuel for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547050_orig.png?crop=403,403,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772503764227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nm-hernandez"},{"teacherId":9109716,"projectId":9761016,"letterContent":"First, we wanted to thank you for your generous donations. The care you have and give to our class means the world to my students and me. \r\nThese cleaning supplies have made a huge difference in our class, especially during this flu season. The cleaning spray allows me to clean the desks and ensure my students have a clean space to sit and learn. Our classroom has been so clean with these new cleaning supplies. \r\nIn addition, the new diffuser has made such a psotive impact on our class. We have been able to make the space relxing with essential oils. Our classroom is not only relxaing but the dissucsior keeps it smelling clean.","fullyFundedDate":1764694511991,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-calm-classroom-for-better-le/9761016/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Calm Classroom for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moffett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109716_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747854170757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moffetts-class"},{"teacherId":497891,"projectId":9651215,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the No-Bake Cookie Cottage Project a reality! Because of your generosity and support, my students ended the Fall semester building joy—literally! —with a hands-on project that both challenged them and brought immense happiness. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, and through \"Engineering Joy: No-Bake Cookie Cottages in the Classroom!\", my students became architects, engineers, and dreamers—measuring graham cracker walls, testing royal icing \"cement,\" and constructing colorful candy villages side by side. I observed teamwork, problem-solving, laughter (and many sticky fingers!), as my students discovered confidence, creativity, and pride in what they could achieve. \r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for helping this project come to life. Your kindness didn't just provide supplies—it created an unforgettable experience for every student involved —and lasting memories for their lifetimes!","fullyFundedDate":1763581548961,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-joy-no-bake-cookie-cottages/9651215/","projectTitle":"Engineering Joy: No-Bake Cookie Cottages in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp497891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452476896872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-purdy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7251","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1023,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.9,"schoolId":7251,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palms Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palms Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/palms-middle-school/7251"}