{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mark Twain Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4448563,"projectId":10157868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies for the 2026–2027 school year. Your kindness and support will help ensure that our students have the tools they need for a successful start to the year. At our Title I school, we have seen fewer and fewer families able to contribute school supplies each year, creating a greater need within our classrooms.\r\n\r\nWhen students arrive prepared with essential materials, they are better equipped to learn, grow, and thrive. Your donation of highlighters, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, Expo markers, and other classroom necessities helps guarantee that every child has access to the supplies needed for success. These items make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps lighten the financial burden often placed on teachers who work hard to provide for their students. Because of your support, our classrooms will be better prepared, and our students will have what they need from day one. Thank you for investing in the education and future of our children. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1778184720027,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-success/10157868/","projectTitle":"Supplying Success","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":10256187,"letterContent":"To our amazing donors, thank you for your generous donations of pantry staples such as cereal, pancake mix, tuna, rice, beans, and many other essential food items. As summer break began, your support allowed us to send these supplies home with some of our most at-risk families, providing comfort and peace of mind during a time when many students lose access to regular school meals. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to nutritious food throughout the summer months, regardless of their family's economic circumstances. Knowing that these children will be fueled, fed, and healthy allows them to enjoy their summer break and return to school ready to learn and grow. Your donations help meet a critical need and remind our families that they are supported by a caring community.\r\n\r\nAs teachers in a Title I public school, we truly could not ask for more. Thank you for stepping in and standing in the gap for students and families who need it most. Your compassion, generosity, and commitment to our school community have had a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive this summer.","fullyFundedDate":1778728800907,"projectUrl":"project/surviving-summer-food-for-summer-break/10256187/","projectTitle":"Surviving Summer: Food for Summer Break","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":10193072,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks once again for your generous donation of new uniform tops and bottoms for our elementary students. Your support is making a tremendous impact as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Because of your kindness, every student in our building—from Pre-K through fourth grade—will be able to select two new uniform tops and two new uniform bottoms before the first day of classes.\r\n\r\nFor many of our families, purchasing brand-new school uniforms can be a significant financial challenge. Your donations help remove that burden and ensure that students have the clothing they need to start the year with confidence and pride. Knowing that their children will be dressed appropriately and comfortably for school brings tremendous relief to many parents and caregivers in our community.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helps create an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their economic circumstances. By providing these essential uniforms, you are helping students feel prepared, included, and ready to focus on learning from the very first day of school. Thank you for your compassion, your support, and your commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778728798537,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-uniforms-fresh-start/10193072/","projectTitle":"Fresh Uniforms, Fresh Start","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":10157020,"letterContent":"As we prepare to welcome students for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our generous donors for providing brand-new school uniforms for our elementary boys and girls. From khaki bottoms and navy shorts to polo uniform shirts, your donations have ensured that our students will have exactly what they need for a fresh start. Your kindness and generosity are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families.\r\n\r\nThe week before school begins, we will host a Meet the Teacher Night where families will have the opportunity to shop from a selection of new school uniforms at no cost to them. Last year, families were incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and we are excited to offer it again thanks to supporters like you. For many families, the cost of school clothing can create significant financial stress, and your donations help ease that burden during an already busy season.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps ensure that students can begin the school year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. Rather than worrying about what they will wear to school, our students can focus on their learning, achievement, and reaching their individual goals. Thank you for investing in our children, supporting our families, and helping make this special event possible. We are truly grateful for your generosity and partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1778728800036,"projectUrl":"project/united-by-uniforms/10157020/","projectTitle":"United by Uniforms","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":10125872,"letterContent":"As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every donor who helped provide the supplies our elementary students need for a fresh start. From pencil bags and pencils to colored pencils, crayons, tape, and countless other classroom essentials, your generosity has ensured that our students will begin the year equipped and ready to learn. Your support makes a tremendous difference, and we are deeply thankful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nIn today's challenging economic climate, more and more students arrive at school without the supplies they need for success. As a result, teachers often find themselves stretching limited classroom budgets to fill those gaps. Your donations help relieve that burden, allowing teachers to focus more of their time, energy, and resources on what matters most—teaching and supporting their students. Because of your generosity, our classrooms are better prepared to meet the needs of every child who walks through the door.\r\n\r\nThank you for stepping in to help meet this important need for both our teachers and our students. Your willingness to give ensures that every child has access to the tools necessary for a successful start to the school year, regardless of their family's circumstances. We are truly grateful for your partnership, compassion, and commitment to helping our students thrive. Your support will have a lasting impact throughout the year, and we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1778728801053,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-success/10125872/","projectTitle":"Supplying 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":9199730,"projectId":10256243,"letterContent":"To our incredibly generous donors, thank you for providing our teachers with light meals, snacks, and drinks as they prepared the final week of Food Bag Friday for the 2025–2026 school year. Your thoughtful support encouraged our team during one of the busiest weeks of the year and reminded them that their efforts are valued and appreciated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your unwavering generosity, we were able to send home a food bag with students every single Friday for 36 consecutive weeks. We also provided double bags before extended breaks, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break, helping ensure that students and families had extra food support during times when school meals were unavailable.\r\n\r\nTogether, we accomplished so much this year in the fight against food insecurity. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our students and your partnership in this important work. Thank you for helping make Food Bag Friday such a success, and we look forward to continuing this program and serving even more students during the 2026–2027 school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778728801754,"projectUrl":"project/final-weeks-of-food-bag-friday/10256243/","projectTitle":"Final Weeks of Food Bag Friday","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":10146808,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of brand-new tennis shoes, nearly a dozen of our elementary school boys are stepping into summer with confidence and excitement. For many of our students, receiving a new pair of shoes is a rare and meaningful gift, and your kindness made that experience possible.\r\n\r\nBoys especially put their shoes to the test with all the running, playing, and exploring they do during PE class and recess. Having sturdy, comfortable shoes is more than a convenience—it helps them participate fully, stay active, and enjoy being kids.\r\n\r\nWe were thrilled to provide about 10 students with new tennis shoes just in time for summer break. Because of your support, nothing will hold them back as they head into a season of fun and adventure. Thank you for choosing to meet this important need and for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778728801617,"projectUrl":"project/shoes-for-student-success/10146808/","projectTitle":"Shoes for Student 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":4598195,"projectId":10043395,"letterContent":"Your generosity in providing LEGO kits for our 4th grade students is deeply appreciated. With such a strong emphasis on STEM education, it can be challenging for schools to meet those expectations without the funding needed for materials and resources. Your support helps bridge that gap and gives our students meaningful hands-on learning opportunities they may not otherwise have.\r\n\r\nSTEM activities allow students the opportunity to problem-solve and think creatively, which is especially important for students in Title I schools. Experiences like building, designing, and collaborating help students develop confidence, perseverance, and critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Because of your donation, our students are able to engage in learning that is both exciting and impactful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future. Your kindness and support provide opportunities that inspire curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning. The LEGO kits will make a lasting difference in our classrooms, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769460386810,"projectUrl":"project/collaborating-with-stem/10043395/","projectTitle":"Collaborating with STEM","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":6554790,"projectId":10205620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of new supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. When I began teaching in 2015, I remember school supply lists and families stocking the classroom cabinets. Fast forward 11 years and that concept has become a distant memory. \r\n\r\nToday, it is extremely rare for one of my students to bring their own supplies. My school is about 95% economically disadvantaged and many of our families truthfully do not have the means. But because these are essential items like paper, pencils, highlighters and scissors, I am left to fill in the gaps. \r\n\r\nYour donation helps to lighten my personal load and ensures access to an equitable education for all children. I am excited to share that all 30 of my incoming fourth grade students are now equipped with their first semester supplies. Thank you SO much for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778014303934,"projectUrl":"project/supplying-success-in-2026/10205620/","projectTitle":"Supplying Success in 2026","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":10125528,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our donors for the generous donation of diapers and wipes for our youngest Wildcats. At Mark Twain Elementary, we truly believe in caring for the whole child, which means supporting the needs of our students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. Your kindness allows us to provide immediate assistance to families during times when support is needed most.\r\n\r\nAccess to essentials like diapers and wipes can make a tremendous difference for families, yet these are items that are often difficult to find assistance for. By helping meet this important need, you are easing stress for parents and caregivers while ensuring our youngest students are cared for with dignity and compassion. Your support helps us build strong, trusting relationships with families from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing beside our school community and helping us care for our families in meaningful ways. Your generosity reminds our parents that they are supported, valued, and never alone. We are deeply thankful for your partnership and for helping us continue to meet the needs of our Wildcats each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777594939333,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-the-baby-wildcats/10125528/","projectTitle":"Caring for the Baby Wildcats!","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":10209778,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone at Mark Twain, thank you for your incredible year-long commitment to Food Bag Friday. Your generosity has made a profound difference in the lives of our students and families, and we are immensely grateful for the consistency and compassion you have shown time and time again. Knowing that we could count on your support throughout the year gave our school community both hope and stability during moments when they were needed most.\r\n\r\nWhether during the government shutdown, severe weather events, or times of personal crisis for our families, your faithful support ensured that our students never went without access to food. Because of donors like you, children were able to come to school nourished, cared for, and ready to learn. Food Bag Fridays have truly become part of who we are at Mark Twain—a reflection of our commitment to serving the needs of the whole child and standing beside our families through every circumstance.\r\n\r\nThe phrase \"Maslow before Bloom\" is not just something we say; it is something we live out daily within our building because of your kindness and generosity. By helping meet our students' most basic needs, you have helped create an environment where they can grow, thrive, and succeed academically and emotionally. Thank you for choosing to bless our school community once again. Your impact reaches far beyond a food bag—you are changing lives, and we will always be grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1777175321147,"projectUrl":"project/food-bag-friday/10209778/","projectTitle":"Food Bag Friday","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":8573669,"projectId":10168003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us provide all students with these yummy snacks. They make such a difference in our long school day. We have been able to provide more options for their snacks which gives them a sense of independence as well. We are all very grateful for being able to provide for our students. We are able to meet all of their needs and eliminating that barrier or learning on an empty stomach. It has been so nice seeing how appreciative our students have been about receiving all of these snacks and not having to worry about bringing their home from home which can sometimes feel as a burden considered we are a low income family school.","fullyFundedDate":1776064480712,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-snacking/10168003/","projectTitle":"Yummy Snacking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8573669_orig.png?crop=669,669,x603,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729611843798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8573669"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.8,"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"}