{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9199730,"projectId":10125862,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful to LOFT for helping provide clothing for our students during the winter months. Many of our students rely on the kindness and generosity of supporters like you to have the essentials they need to come to school each day and continue working toward their learning goals.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students were blessed to receive new jeans, sweatshirts, and long-sleeve tops. These items made a meaningful difference, helping students stay warm and comfortable during their commute to and from school on cold winter days.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond clothing—it shows our students that their community cares about them and wants them to succeed. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students have the support they need to focus on learning and reaching their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1772550422744,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-our-children/10125862/","projectTitle":"Clothing Our Children","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":9199730,"projectId":10125885,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to LOFT for providing snacks for our students. Each morning our students eat breakfast before 8:00 a.m., but lunch is not served until 12:30 p.m., creating a long stretch of learning time without a break or something to eat. Your support helps bridge that gap and ensures our students can stay energized and focused throughout the morning.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, there simply isn't food available at home in the refrigerator or pantry to pack and bring to school. Because of caring supporters like you, we are able to do the most equitable thing possible—provide every child with a snack each and every day. This small but meaningful act helps ensure that hunger does not stand in the way of learning.\r\n\r\nThe daily 10-minute snack break gives students a chance to refuel, reset, and refocus before transitioning into the second half of their day. Your generosity makes this possible, and it has a real impact on our students' ability to stay engaged in their learning. Thank you for choosing to support our students and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772550438193,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-towards-success/10125885/","projectTitle":"Snacking Towards Success","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":4448563,"projectId":10040738,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful to LOFT for providing our students with brand new tennis shoes for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year. Serving in a Title I school, we quickly learn that some of the greatest needs in our building are not always academic, but instead basic necessities like adequate clothing and properly fitting shoes.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students were able to receive brand new tennis shoes, and the excitement was truly unforgettable. We saw big smiles throughout the halls and received many heartfelt messages from families expressing their gratitude. Something as simple as a new pair of shoes can make a student feel confident, comfortable, and ready for the day.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. 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Serving in a Title I school, we quickly learn that some of the greatest needs in our building are not always academic, but instead basic necessities like adequate clothing and properly fitting shoes.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students were able to receive brand new tennis shoes, and the excitement was truly unforgettable. We saw big smiles throughout the halls and received many heartfelt messages from families expressing their gratitude. Something as simple as a new pair of shoes can make a student feel confident, comfortable, and ready for the day.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for choosing to invest in our community and for helping ensure our students have what they need to walk into school each day ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772550446880,"projectUrl":"project/shoes-for-elementary-kids/10040721/","projectTitle":"Shoes for Elementary Kids","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":6554790,"projectId":10008012,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful to our generous donor from Washington for helping provide clothing for our students during the winter months. Many of our students rely on the kindness and generosity of supporters like you to have the essentials they need to come to school each day and continue working toward their learning goals.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students were blessed to receive new jeans, sweatshirts, and long-sleeve tops. These items made a meaningful difference, helping students stay warm and comfortable during their commute to and from school on cold winter days.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond clothing—it shows our students that their community cares about them and wants them to succeed. 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These dedicated students choose to spend a full 10-hour day in the building because they are committed to strengthening their mathematics skills and preparing for their end-of-year state exams.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students have access to nutritious snacks like protein bars, granola bars, popcorn, and crackers. These snacks make a meaningful difference by helping keep students full, energized, and focused as they work through advanced math concepts and extended learning activities during club.\r\n\r\nYour partnership allows us to create an environment where motivated students can push themselves academically while also being cared for in practical ways. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to supporting our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1772413392648,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-kids/10125203/","projectTitle":"Healthy 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":3770385,"projectId":9901172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project in providing a midday recharge for our students. When the packages started arriving, the students were so excited to see all the different snacks we received. We unpacked everything and the students were so excited to see all the variety of options. We added the snacks to our daily snack bucket, and each day during snack time we pass the bucket around so every student can choose one. This has become a special moment in our day, and it has been such a relief knowing we have enough snacks for every student. Because of your generosity, we won't have to worry about running out anytime soon, and the snacks will last us for a couple of months.\r\n\r\nOne of the items included in the project was a bag of Skittles, which we have been using as a small reward throughout the day. This has been especially helpful for reinforcing positive behavior and encouraging students to stay on task during lessons and activities. The students are very motivated by this simple reward, and it has helped create a more focused learning environment. Moving forward, we will continue using the snack bucket as part of our daily routine and the rewards to support positive behavior as we finish out the school year strong. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping make a difference for our students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765046576753,"projectUrl":"project/the-midday-recharge-keeping-kids-learni/9901172/","projectTitle":"The Midday Recharge: Keeping Kids Learning All Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3770385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533608787878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3770385"},{"teacherId":6554790,"projectId":10125516,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for the families we serve. Thanks to your donations of basic grocery staples like pancake mix, oatmeal, cereal, rice, and beans, we were able to assemble food boxes for families in our school community who are navigating difficult times. These simple but essential items help provide comfort, nourishment, and stability when it's needed most.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our families know they are not alone. The food boxes created from your donations help ensure that our students have access to meals at home, regardless of their family's current circumstances or financial situation. Having reliable food in the pantry allows our students to focus on learning, growing, and simply being kids.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our community. Your contributions have a direct and lasting impact on the families we care about and serve each day. Thank you for helping us make sure our students are supported, nourished, and reminded that their community is standing with them.","fullyFundedDate":1772550458232,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-our-children/10125516/","projectTitle":"Feeding Our Children","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":10125196,"letterContent":"The 26th Friday of this school year has now come and gone. Because of your extreme generosity and constant support of our school community, we had the privilege and opportunity to pack and distribute another 100 food bags this afternoon! \r\n\r\nWhen I started \"Food Bag Friday\" back in 2023, I had no idea how powerful and transformative it would be. Your donations and unwavering support help us teachers literally fight against food insecurity every day. Because of your heart, our students do not go without! \r\n\r\nKnowing that we are the most impoverished elementary school in our large urban school district is a heavy weight to carry. But, knowing that we have your constant support truly lightens the load! Thank you for ALL you have done and continue to do for the staff, students and families of Mark Twain.","fullyFundedDate":1772413394172,"projectUrl":"project/food-bag-fridays/10125196/","projectTitle":"Food Bag Friday's","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":2641299,"projectId":9881198,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to bring this project to life! We are so appreciative that we have awesome donors to help ensure that we have nutritious snacks to help our us to focus and have fuel to complete our day. The class erupted in cheers when the packages of yummy snacks began to arrive. The cheeseballs and fruit snacks have been the class favorite so far. Thank you again for helping to provide my students with snack to curb their appetite while they continue to learn through the latter part of our day.","fullyFundedDate":1764681050977,"projectUrl":"project/focus-fuel/9881198/","projectTitle":"Focus Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cleveland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2641299_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490759146539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ycleveland"},{"teacherId":2641299,"projectId":9867808,"letterContent":"It was so exciting to hear that my project has been fully funded. Team tees has been a favorite tradition of our squad for a few years now. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to bring the design the team selected to life. My athletes take pride in their team tee and get excited to wear them as part of their cheer uniform every chance they get. With the new Cricut mats and blades, we can create more shirts at one time. As a bonus, we even had enough vinyl to customize their bags and bows! Thank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1763434767156,"projectUrl":"project/making-terrific-team-tees/9867808/","projectTitle":"Making Terrific Team Tees","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cleveland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2641299_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490759146539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ycleveland"},{"teacherId":8573669,"projectId":9950148,"letterContent":"Providing snacks at school is incredibly helpful for students' focus, energy, and overall well-being. A nutritious snack helps maintain blood sugar levels, preventing fatigue, irritability, or difficulty concentrating during lessons. It also supports healthy growth and provides essential nutrients that some students might not get at home. Snacks can serve as a small but meaningful source of comfort and stability, especially for families facing food insecurity. 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