{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10733289,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your support in fulfilling the needs of this project. Each day our students truly look forward to their \"working snack break.\" This is a designated time during our second core rotation of the day in which our students may quickly choose a snack and eat while completing their assignments.\r\n\r\nAt student led conferences, the students were asked to share their favorite thing from this school year. I could not believe how many students simply shared, \"snack time.\" It brought a smile and chuckle to most of the parents. \r\n\r\nThe snacks you provide truly mean so much to our students. As a public school teacher in a Title 1 school, I cannot thank you enough for your direct support!","fullyFundedDate":1792594601860,"projectUrl":"project/daily-snacks-for-kids/10733289/","projectTitle":"Daily Snacks 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":10693417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our amazing donors for providing brand new winter coats for our elementary students! Mark Twain is a small community school with about 1/3 of students either riding the bus or walking to and from school. In the long winter months, we see huge declines in daily student attendance.\r\n\r\nAfter conducting needs assessment surveys and speaking directly to families, we have learned that lack of warm clothing appropriate for winter weather is a huge factor keeping our students from school.\r\n\r\nYour donation of brand new winter coats will help relieve a lot of that stress and help get our students to school each day. We are truly thankful for that impact!","fullyFundedDate":1792594600800,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats-for-kids/10693417/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats 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":6968725,"projectId":10530788,"letterContent":"Because of generous people like you, we are able to create exciting opportunities that encourage our students to work hard, make positive choices, and celebrate their accomplishments. Your donation is more than just fun prizes and rewards. It is an investment in our students' growth, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nIn our special education classroom, we focus on helping students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Every student has unique strengths and challenges, and we work hard to recognize and celebrate their individual progress. Our classroom shop is one of the ways we motivate our students to continue giving their best effort each day. Students have opportunities to earn classroom money or points by following expectations, completing assignments, showing kindness, demonstrating responsibility, and making positive behavior choices.","fullyFundedDate":1787632982035,"projectUrl":"project/fun-incentives/10530788/","projectTitle":"Fun Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6968725_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y518&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603125390969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968725"},{"teacherId":6968725,"projectId":9953794,"letterContent":"You are making a difference not only by providing snacks/ meals but also by showing our students that there are people in our community who care about their happiness, well-being, and success. That message of kindness and generosity is something we hope our students carry with them beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping us make each school day a little brighter. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and continued support. Our students deserve the very best, and people like you help us give them just that. Thank you for being part of our classroom family and for helping our students learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1765504092643,"projectUrl":"project/no-child-hungry-for-the-holidays/9953794/","projectTitle":"No Child Hungry for the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6968725_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y518&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603125390969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968725"},{"teacherId":6968725,"projectId":9950775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our classroom! Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us. Our students absolutely love having these special treats, and your support helps bring extra smiles and happiness to their school day. We truly appreciate you thinking of our students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn and grow!\r\nAs a special education classroom, we work hard to provide our students with a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Each of our students has unique strengths, needs, and challenges, and we celebrate every accomplishment, no matter how big or small. Having snacks available throughout the school day may seem like a small thing, but it truly makes a big difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765504092629,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-snack-drive/9950775/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Snack Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6968725_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y518&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603125390969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968725"},{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10748250,"letterContent":"A huge thank-you to the Allstate Foundation for your generous donation of diapers and wipes for our Mark Twain Wildcats! For the past three years, largely because of your continued generosity, our students have been able to carry out a meaningful service-learning project supporting the Oklahoma City Crisis Nursery and the Infant Crisis Network. These local nonprofits provide immediate, essential resources to infants and families in need right here in our own community.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely love having opportunities to help others, and this project allows them to experience the power of giving firsthand. They feel the excitement when the diapers and wipes are first delivered to our school, but they experience that joy all over again when we package and pass those resources along to the organizations and families who need them most. It is a powerful lesson in understanding that even elementary students can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nThank you, Allstate Foundation, for investing not only in the needs of local families but also in the hearts of our young Wildcats. Your generosity has helped us teach our students the importance of compassion, service, and giving back to their community. These are lessons that extend far beyond our classroom walls, and we are so grateful for your partnership in helping our students become caring, compassionate citizens!","fullyFundedDate":1792778618583,"projectUrl":"project/service-learning-project-caring-for-the/10748250/","projectTitle":"Service Learning Project: Caring for the Community","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":10709661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing snacks for our third and fourth grade students throughout the month of October! Because of your kindness, all 100 of our students received a snack every single day. This may seem like a small gesture, but it makes a tremendous difference in the lives of our Wildcats.\r\n\r\nOur students have incredibly busy schedules, navigating five academic rotations each day in addition to their elective classes. They are working hard, challenging themselves, and putting forth tremendous effort throughout the school day. Having access to a daily snack helps keep our students fueled, focused, and ready to tackle each new learning opportunity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly a blessing to our students and to the academic success we work so hard to achieve. When students' basic needs are met, they are better prepared to show up, participate, and reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in our Wildcats, supporting their daily learning, and helping us create an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1791601172946,"projectUrl":"project/daily-snacks-for-kids/10709661/","projectTitle":"Daily Snacks 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":9199730,"projectId":10732682,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring the comfort and joy of Thanksgiving to our students and their families. Your generosity has provided traditional sides and dessert ingredients that will help make their holiday meals special. These resources allow us to continue a tradition that means so much to our school community while easing the expense of preparing a Thanksgiving dinner.\r\n\r\nThe canned vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, and other shelf-stable ingredients are helping us prepare food packages for families to take home before the holiday. Each package represents an opportunity for a family to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together. For parents stretching limited resources, having these items available can make celebrating feel more manageable.\r\n\r\nAs Thanksgiving approaches, we will organize and distribute these resources with care so families have time to prepare their meals. We look forward to knowing that our students will have the opportunity to enjoy familiar holiday foods and make memories with the people they love. Thank you for helping us care for our families in such a meaningful way. Your kindness offers comfort, dignity, and a reason to look forward to the holiday.","fullyFundedDate":1792091876985,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-thanksgiving/10732682/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Thanksgiving","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":4598195,"projectId":10767592,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us stock our classrooms with the essential supplies our students need to be prepared and successful. Your generosity provided dry erase markers, dry erase sleeves, and Kleenex, helping us ensure that every child has access to these everyday necessities. Having supplies available eases the burden on families and teachers while allowing students to participate without worrying about whether they have what they need.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and sleeves give students a reusable space to practice skills, show their thinking, and make corrections during lessons. During a whole-class activity, these tools allow each student to respond and give teachers a way to quickly check understanding and provide support. Even something as simple as having tissues within reach helps us maintain a comfortable classroom where students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for the second semester, these supplies will support daily practice, small-group instruction, and hands-on activities. We can spend more time planning meaningful lessons knowing that these basic materials are available for our students. Thank you for helping us create a prepared, positive, and productive learning environment where every child has the tools to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1793145058785,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-success/10767592/","projectTitle":"Supplying Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4598195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501772305282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4598195"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10638923,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us meet an important need for our students and their families. Because of your generosity, we have new underwear available for elementary students who need it. Children grow quickly, and replacing basic necessities can be difficult for families with limited resources. Your support helps ensure that our students have clean, well-fitting undergarments so they can feel comfortable and cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nHaving these items available allows us to respond discreetly when a child needs a change of clothing or a family needs assistance. Something as simple as fresh underwear can help a student return to class feeling comfortable and ready to participate. It also gives families one less expense to worry about while providing their children with an everyday necessity.\r\n\r\nWe will continue making these resources available as students grow and needs arise throughout the 2026–2027 school year. By helping meet this basic need, you are supporting our students' confidence and allowing them to focus on learning and building friendships. Thank you for recognizing this often overlooked need and helping us care for our children in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1792611699160,"projectUrl":"project/the-most-basic-need/10638923/","projectTitle":"The Most Basic Need","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":10612920,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us care for our Wildcats and the families who mean so much to our school. Your generosity provided light meals, snacks, and drinks for families to take home, offering support during a difficult time. These resources gave us a practical way to help and reminded our families that they have a caring community beside them.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we care about what happens to our children long after dismissal. Being able to send food home means knowing that we have helped meet a need that directly affects their comfort, well-being, and readiness to learn. For a parent balancing groceries, rent, and utilities, having something available for their child to eat can ease one piece of a heavy burden. \r\n\r\nWe will continue connecting families with available food resources and supporting our students as they grow and learn. Having dependable nourishment helps children come to school better prepared to focus, participate, and take on new challenges. Thank you for trusting us to put your kindness into action. You have helped us care for the whole child and shown our families that their well-being matters.","fullyFundedDate":1789931678329,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-our-children/10612920/","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":10328826,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing more play, connection, and joy to our students' school day! When Oklahoma's unpredictable weather keeps our Wildcats inside, your generosity gives them meaningful ways to enjoy recess together. The board games you provided offer a welcome break from screens and create opportunities for students to talk, think, and have fun with classmates. Knowing we have engaging activities ready for those indoor days means so much to us.\r\n\r\nThrough games such as Jenga, Connect Four, and Battleship, students can practice skills that reach far beyond the game itself. Deciding where to place a block requires patience and careful thinking, while planning a move encourages problem-solving. Playing together also gives children opportunities to take turns, encourage one another, and learn how to win or lose graciously. Your gift helps us make room for these valuable experiences during a part of the day when children need time to relax and connect.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, we will introduce new games and help students become confident explaining the rules, inviting classmates to join, and working through disagreements respectfully. These games will benefit our students throughout the year, making indoor recess an opportunity to build friendships and recharge before returning to classroom learning. Thank you for caring about this part of our children's day. Your kindness has given our Wildcats more ways to feel connected, included, and happy at school.","fullyFundedDate":1787186919656,"projectUrl":"project/boredom-busters/10328826/","projectTitle":"Boredom Busters","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":36.7,"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"}