{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8243788,"projectId":10270792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class for the end of year snacks. The snacks came in the nick of time and we were able to continue providing each student with a morning snack and an afternoon snack for the remainder of the year.\r\nWe also had some snacks left over, which jump started our new school year for the students to start the year with snacks as well. I has been amazing to have been able to complete the last school year providing snacks, as well as starting this school year with snacks for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1780002718547,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-snacks-to-fill-tummies-while/10270792/","projectTitle":"End-of-Year Snacks to Fill Tummies While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8243788_orig.jpg?crop=917,917,x76,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772140266012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8243788"},{"teacherId":4497406,"projectId":10496033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my classroom with social-emotional learning books! These books have become an important part of our classroom and have given my second graders opportunities to talk about their feelings, friendships, kindness, emotions, and how to handle difficult situations. We read the stories together and use the characters and situations to have meaningful discussions about choices, problem-solving, empathy, and treating others with respect. My students enjoy connecting the stories to their own experiences, and the books have helped many students feel more comfortable expressing how they feel.\r\n\r\nThese books have also helped create a caring and supportive classroom community. Students are learning that it is okay to have big feelings and that they can use positive strategies to work through challenges. We talk about how our words and actions affect others and practice ways to show kindness, make good choices, and solve problems peacefully. Social-emotional learning is an important part of helping children become confident, caring, and successful learners, and these books have given my students meaningful lessons they can carry with them both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for helping me teach the whole child and for giving my students books that will continue to make a difference throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1787152210888,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-us-learn-and-grow/10496033/","projectTitle":"Books That Help us Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Punneo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4497406_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497904663024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497406"},{"teacherId":4497406,"projectId":10416715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and providing my students with folders, animal legos, headphones, printer ink, Ring Pops, and timers. These materials have already made a wonderful difference in our classroom! My second graders are excited to learn, and having the supplies we need helps them stay organized, focused, and engaged. The folders give students a special place to keep their homework, writing, and important papers. The animal legos have been especially exciting as students research animals and use what they learn to write reports. They love becoming \"animal experts\" and sharing their new knowledge with others!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have allowed students to work independently on their iPads without distracting others, making technology-based learning much more productive. The printer ink has helped me provide students with printed classwork, practice activities, and data sheets so I can monitor their progress and help them set learning goals. The Ring Pops have been a fun way to recognize students for their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. The timers have also been extremely helpful during our fluency practice because students can work toward improving their reading speed, accuracy, and confidence while seeing their own growth. Each of these resources has helped create a classroom where students can learn, practice, celebrate their progress, and feel proud of what they accomplish. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide the tools they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1786583313734,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-learning/10416715/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Punneo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4497406_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497904663024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497406"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10302327,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to provide the supplies our classroom needs for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year. Often times, school supplies are minimized to pencils and paper. \r\n\r\nHowever, there are so many materials that are truly essential to a thriving classroom. The broom and dustpan you provided to our class are used every single day to clean messes big and small. The stickers are used to reward positive behaviors and the sticky notes are used daily for students to demonstrate their thinking in quick exit tickets. \r\n\r\nNo matter the item, no matter the size, we are truly thankful for it ALL! Thank you for supporting our fourth grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786475155631,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-successful-school-year/10302327/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509579419886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-bailey"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10331981,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for providing yet another donation of food for our Mark Twain families in need. Your generosity allowed our team to put together four large food boxes this week and immediately distribute them to families facing food insecurity. \r\n\r\nThese food boxes included items such as pancake mix, cereal, beans, rice, tuna, hamburger helper, and more. These items are relatively cheap yet make such a huge difference for our students and their families. \r\n\r\nHaving the opportunity to provide for our families and fill in the gap when needed is crucial and is only possible because of your unwavering commitment to our school, students and staff. We are forever grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1786479398551,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-our-children/10331981/","projectTitle":"Feeding Our Children","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509579419886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-bailey"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10328823,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the generous donation of new basketballs for our third and fourth grade Wildcat basketball teams! Our students love playing the game of basketball but often come up short on the essentials needed to play. \r\n\r\nThis large donation of new basketballs will be used by our teams during practices, scrimmages and games. Your donations give our students the opportunity to prepare and play their best this season without worrying about how to secure the needed materials. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful for the support you've extended on to our students and the opportunity to participate in extra curricular activities like basketball!","fullyFundedDate":1785331577030,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-wildcat-basketball/10328823/","projectTitle":"Supporting Wildcat Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509579419886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-bailey"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10305312,"letterContent":"For the last six years, we have come together as a community and school staff to put on a massive \"Treat the Halls\" for our Mark Twain families. This event is highly anticipated because it offers our students a safe place to spend Halloween evening. \r\n\r\nThe candy you donated to this event goes directly to our students and their families. Some years have been busier than others which means we must have enough candy to go around. \r\n\r\nWe are so excited for another successful event and thank you for the role you have chosen to play in supporting this evening for our families!","fullyFundedDate":1786116722059,"projectUrl":"project/family-engagement-night-2026/10305312/","projectTitle":"Family Engagement Night 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509579419886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-bailey"},{"teacherId":9199730,"projectId":10540933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of brand-new winter coats for our Mark Twain Wildcats! A warm coat may seem like a simple gift, but to our students and families, it means so much more. It means walking into school on a cold morning feeling warm, comfortable, and ready to learn. It means a child no longer having to worry about being cold at recess, walking to school, or waiting for the bus.\r\n\r\nEvery day, we have the privilege of serving incredible students and families who work hard to provide for their children. For some of our families, purchasing a new winter coat simply isn't possible when they are already choosing between other basic necessities. Your generosity takes one of those worries off their shoulders. Knowing that our students will have a warm, brand-new coat to call their own is truly something special.\r\n\r\nWe wish you could have seen the smiles on our Wildcats' faces as they received their coats! There is something so meaningful about watching a child put on a brand-new coat and realize that someone cared enough to make sure they had one. Thank you for seeing our students, believing in them, and showing them through your kindness that their community cares. Your gift will keep our Wildcats warm this winter—and, even more importantly, it will remind them that they are loved and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1787866394707,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats-for-kids/10540933/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9199730_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x81,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720639221068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9199730"},{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10286987,"letterContent":"As a young child I remember the excitement in starting a new school year and shopping for a new backpack with my parents. This tradition was a core memory for me until about the age of 10 when our financial circumstances drastically changed. \r\n\r\nNow as a public school educator, I serve a multitude of students longing for the new backpack. Because of your ongoing commitment to our school and our students, nearly 100 children had the opportunity to receive that new backpack at this years Meet the Teacher Night! \r\n\r\nIt was honestly so beautiful to watch our students select their own backpacks and wear them to school with pride each day! Thank you for continuing to make these magical moments possible for our Mark Twain Wildcats!","fullyFundedDate":1786384781133,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-needed/10286987/","projectTitle":"Backpacks Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Reyes-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6554790_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719698027056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-reyes-garcia"},{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10530383,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your life changing donation of basic pantry items for our students and their families. Your donations make such a huge impact directly on the children we serve at Mark Twain each and every day. \r\n\r\nOur building is situated in an industrial part of the city and directly between a homeless shelter and rehabilitation center. The closest grocery store is approximately 4 miles from the school and many of our families do not have consistent transportation. \r\n\r\nEach of these are factors in our ongoing fight against food insecurity. With your support, we are honored as a school to step in and prepare food boxes for our families who truly need them. That $6 case of ramen noodles is a shining star to many of our families and we are just truly thankful to have a partner like you to make these moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787585725255,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-kids/10530383/","projectTitle":"Food for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Reyes-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6554790_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719698027056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-reyes-garcia"},{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10313488,"letterContent":"Tomorrow morning marks the fourth Monday of the 2026-2027 school year and because of your incredible support, our students have received a snack every single day since then. \r\n\r\nAlthough it seems so simple, access to a quick snack throughout our busy day is actually invaluable to a successful day of learning. Our elementary students truly NEED a moment to refresh and refuel. \r\n\r\nBecause we know not all students have a snack at home to bring to school, we really do rely on your generosity and ongoing support. I for one am so thankful to have your partnership in meeting the various needs of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1786125787520,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-towards-success/10313488/","projectTitle":"Snacking Towards Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Reyes-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6554790_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719698027056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-reyes-garcia"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10536735,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our amazing donors for providing our elementary students with brand-new tennis shoes! A new pair of shoes may seem like a simple gift, but for many of our students, receiving a brand-new pair feels just like receiving a Christmas present. Their excitement, smiles, and pride in their new shoes were truly priceless!\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having a comfortable, well-fitting pair of shoes makes a meaningful difference in their everyday lives. These shoes help our students feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn, play, and participate in all that school has to offer.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving such a thoughtful and meaningful gift to our students. Your generosity reminds our children that their community cares about them and wants to see them succeed. We are so incredibly thankful for your kindness and for choosing to make a difference in the lives of our Wildcats!","fullyFundedDate":1787783452655,"projectUrl":"project/shoes-for-elementary-students/10536735/","projectTitle":"Shoes for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4448563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509579419886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-bailey"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87018","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.3,"schoolId":87018,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mark Twain Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/mark-twain-elementary-school/87018"}