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We also used the games during our family fun night. The laminating pouches came in handy throughout the school. We got to laminate posters and student work so it can be mounted on the walls and safely displayed. This gave others opportunities to ask about our learning and made other students interested in learning more in science class. Our science posters about women in science, earth science, and others gave us opportunities to see and learn about how our community can be successful. \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for the activities that helped us to explore more about our earth and about the life and physical sciences. Students were very excited as they unpacked and opened the boxes. They were so eager to use the materials. The smiles on their faces said it all. I know they are truly grateful for having opportunities to learn through hands on activities and materials. Our students need that and they are better learners as a result of these opportunities. 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Greenfield Union Elementary - Middle School is
an urban public school
in Detroit, Michigan that is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
It serves 185 students
in grades 1 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.7:1.
Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Greenfield Union Elementary - Middle School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Greenfield Union Elementary - Middle School
$29,424
raised using DonorsChoose
53
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
169
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
7
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Greenfield Union Elementary - Middle School has received support from
103 individuals from Michigan and
66 individuals out-of-state.
