{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9493150,"projectId":9895656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of new clothes for our Pre-K and kindergarten students. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our youngest learners and their families.\r\n\r\nAt Mark Twain, we work hard to identify barriers that may prevent students from attending school regularly and growing academically. A lack of clean, adequate, or weather-appropriate clothing has been a significant factor impacting many of our families, and your support directly helps remove that barrier.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our youngest learners have what they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day. Together, we are ensuring that early development is not impacted by anything—including clothing. Thank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765469913800,"projectUrl":"project/clothes-for-kids/9895656/","projectTitle":"Clothes for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493150"},{"teacherId":3770385,"projectId":9888090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Donors Choose project. Several teachers in our building came together to post projects with the shared goal of providing food items for our families to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Because of the incredible support from donors like you, every project was funded! Once the items arrived, our staff worked together to prepare and organize Thanksgiving boxes for our families. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, we were able to provide a Thanksgiving box to 37 of our families in our school community! These boxes helped ensure our families could enjoy a meaningful Thanksgiving meal together. The gratitude and joy expressed by our families was truly heartwarming. \r\n\r\nYour support made a lasting impact on our school community and reminded our families that they are cared for and supported. Thank you for helping make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for so many.","fullyFundedDate":1763081492288,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-thanksgiving-from-our-school-to/9888090/","projectTitle":"Sharing Thanksgiving from Our School to Their Homes","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":10218837,"projectId":9894945,"letterContent":"In a recent lesson on counting and grouping, students used the new math manipulatives and digital counting tools with Skittles. Each student got a small cup of Skittles, and we connected the lesson to the interactive counting templates on the screen. First, students sorted their Skittles by color, then counted each group, recorded the numbers on the new worksheets, and compared which color had more or fewer.\r\nOne great moment was when a student realized they could count by tens by making groups of ten Skittles and lining them up. Another student used the digital ten-frame resource to match their Skittles exactly, checking their counting accuracy.\r\nThe excitement was high—students were focused, talking through their thinking, and proudly showing their totals. Using the new resources alongside a hands-on activity with Skittles made counting concrete, fun, and memorable (and yes, they earned the chance to eat them after we checked our math!).","fullyFundedDate":1763395542822,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kids/9894945/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De La Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218837"},{"teacherId":9493150,"projectId":9893612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our families restock their pantries with basic food items during such a challenging time. Your generosity is making a real difference by ensuring children have consistent access to meals and families feel supported.\r\n\r\nThis kind of support goes beyond food—it helps strengthen the trust between home and school. When families know they're not alone, it builds a sense of community and care that truly matters.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students can come to school nourished, worry less, and simply get to be kids—as they should. That peace of mind allows them to focus, learn, and thrive in the classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763490187712,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-kids/9893612/","projectTitle":"Food for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493150"},{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":9884100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calming tools for our 4th grade students and classroom. Your support has helped us create a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe twinkle lights add a peaceful ambience to our room, while the flower floor chair provides students with a cozy space to pause, reset, and regulate their emotions. The fidget tools are not only fun, but they also play an important role in helping students focus and remain calm during moments of frustration or worry.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting the whole child. Because of you, our classroom is a place where students' academic, emotional, and social needs are all valued and cared for—thank you for continuing to make such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1765152755548,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-find-calm/9884100/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Find Calm","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":9926669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in restocking our essential classroom supplies for the second semester. Items like dry erase markers, erasers, and colored pencils are used daily and tend to go quickly, so having them replenished makes an immediate and meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is once again fully stocked and ready for learning. These supplies allow students to participate actively, stay organized, and engage creatively in their work without interruption.\r\n\r\nAs we return from winter break, we are incredibly grateful to begin the new semester prepared and supported. Your generosity helps set the tone for a successful start, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764681050705,"projectUrl":"project/second-semester-supplies/9926669/","projectTitle":"Second Semester Supplies","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":9197683,"projectId":9643123,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, our classroom now has access to essential clothing resources that have made a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives. We are using these items through our classroom clothing closet, which allows students to discreetly access clean, weather-appropriate clothes when they need them. One powerful moment was watching a student confidently return to class after changing into clothes that fit comfortably, ready to learn and participate without distraction.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to normalize asking for help and building lessons around self-care, responsibility, and community support. With basic needs met, students are better able to engage in current classroom projects and academic goals. Your contribution gave our students more than clothes; it gave them dignity, confidence, and the ability to focus on learning. Thank you for giving our classroom that gift.","fullyFundedDate":1765469914771,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-our-children/9643123/","projectTitle":"Clothing Our Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9197683_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728002278922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9197683"},{"teacherId":9197683,"projectId":9858106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our food bag project. Because of you, our students now have access to food bags that provide nutritious meals they can take home, helping ensure they are ready to learn each day. We use these food bags as part of our weekly routine, discreetly sending them home with students who need them most. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include continuing this program consistently and connecting it to lessons about health, community, and empathy. Students are beginning to understand the importance of helping others and recognizing that a caring community can make a real difference. Your donation did more than provide food; it helped create a supportive environment where students can focus, grow, and succeed. Thank you for giving our students that gift.","fullyFundedDate":1761785456374,"projectUrl":"project/food-bag-fridays/9858106/","projectTitle":"Food Bag Friday's","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9197683_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728002278922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9197683"},{"teacherId":4598195,"projectId":9949507,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donor for providing our students with brand new clothes for the long winter ahead. The new jeans, jackets, outfits, long-sleeve shirts, and sweatpants will help keep our children warm, comfortable, and safe during the cold months. Your kindness meets a very real need and makes an immediate difference in our students' daily lives.\r\n\r\nAccess to weather-appropriate clothing also helps ensure that our students are able to come to school consistently. Students must be present to learn, grow, and work toward closing the academic achievement gap. By meeting these basic needs, you are helping remove barriers to attendance and learning, giving our students the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYesterday, one of our sweet fourth-grade girls teared up when she was simply presented with a new pair of jeans. Moments like that remind us just how meaningful your generosity is. It means so much to our staff and, most importantly, to our children—thank you for making them feel cared for, valued, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1765310746083,"projectUrl":"project/winter-clothing-for-kids/9949507/","projectTitle":"Winter Clothing for Kids","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":9156728,"projectId":8677427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the tools you generously provided at the beginning of the school year. The Scotch laminator and laminating sheets were especially helpful as we prepared our classroom décor and essential management systems like \"How Do We Get Home?\" and \"What's for Lunch Today?\" These materials have already supported our routines in meaningful ways and helped create a smooth, organized learning environment for our Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nThese items are truly essential when setting up a successful Pre-K classroom, yet they are not supplied by the school district. Your donations filled a gap that would have otherwise been difficult for us to meet on our own. Because of your support, we were able to fully prepare our room and ensure our students had a structured, welcoming space from day one.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly thankful that you stepped in to help meet this need. Your generosity allowed us to start the school year correctly—prepared, confident, and excited for the months ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1724802927817,"projectUrl":"project/successful-start/8677427/","projectTitle":"Successful Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9156728"},{"teacherId":9156728,"projectId":8245008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous supplies you donated to help our Pre-K students start the year on the right foot. From the very first day, your contributions made our classroom brighter, more welcoming, and ready for learning. The markers and crayons have already been used heavily—and loved by every child—as they create, explore, and express themselves each day.\r\n\r\nYour donations were not only a gift to our students but also to our teachers. Sharpies and Post-its truly are a teacher's love language, and having them readily available has made planning, labeling, and organizing so much easier. And with cold and flu season in full swing, the Kleenex has been an absolute lifesaver!\r\n\r\nWe've had such a strong and successful first semester thanks to your support, and we cannot thank you enough for providing the materials we need to learn, grow, and thrive. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1709741633233,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-success/8245008/","projectTitle":"Supplying Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9156728"},{"teacherId":5898759,"projectId":9757641,"letterContent":"Thank you, and thank you again! for your donation. Your assistance provides every prekindergarten student in my classroom with the resources they require. Your contribution has been a valuable resource for our math learning center. The children have shown significant interest in the items. When I showed them the new materials we had acquired thanks to their donations, they were ecstatic to use them. Thank you very much! Happy holidays to you and your loved ones, and may the new year be loaded with blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1758845647129,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-math-materials-for-success/9757641/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Math Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5898759"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87018","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.1,"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"}