By Laura Hailey-Butler | YMCA Graduate Oklahoma- McLure Elementary
This year, a small, local foundation along with support from the global giving network provided funding to expand into yet another school- McClure elementary. This school is located in a neighborhood with one of the highest poverty and crime rates in Tulsa. A food desert, with few opportunities for children to be both active and safe. The e- mail below was sent to us just days after the project launched.
From the principle at McClure Elementary:
Thought you would love this positive email from one of my great 2nd grade teachers. She is already seeing a difference in a couple of her students. Marquan used to be a frequent flyer in my office and since he started this program I haven’t seen him even one time. Keep up the good work.
I wanted to tell you that I'm noticing a difference in two of my students who attend the GO Club. Mekhi and Marquan love attending and every morning they feel the need to give the class an update on what they do in the GO Club. The other day they shared that they had a snack of bread and apples; also they got to ride some cool bikes. They both mentioned how they walk a lot and their feet hurt. However, the biggest difference I've seen is in their energy. Mekhi is starting to perk up more and both he and Marquan have asked to bring their water bottles back to class (Marquan was banned from bringing his water bottle when he threw it at my desk). These two are so excited that other members of the class wish they could attend. I just wanted to share some good news with you.
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