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Your thoughtful donation has already begun making a difference, and we are so excited to see the lasting impact these materials will have on our students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe KICK BANDS Chair Bands have been a game-changer for the students who need movement to stay focused. These fidget-friendly bands are helping them channel their energy in a productive way!\r\n\r\nMy students will be thrilled to receive the Galaxy Slime Ball Kits and Valentine's Day Cards! These will be fun and creative items that bring excitement to our classroom during the Valentines celebration!\r\n\r\nThe Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors and 6-Tier Paper Organizer are helping us stay organized. This makes a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly!\r\n\r\nWe're also excited to explore plant science with the Plant Life Cycles book, Stem Supports, and Nursery Pots. 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Carter - MacRae Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that is part of School District of Lancaster.
It serves 444 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
Its teachers have had 47 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Carter - MacRae Elementary School
$17,776
raised using DonorsChoose
47
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
102
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Carter - MacRae Elementary School has received support from
68 individuals from Pennsylvania and
34 individuals out-of-state.