Montgomery Elementary Keychains for a Cause

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Fourth Grade Students participated in Keychains for a Cause during Donut Days at Montgomery Elementary!

Students created original art to make into "Shrinky Dink"-style keychains. They were sold for $1.00 a piece and the money was donated to Aldine Schools in the greater Houston area to help them rebuild their Art supplies after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

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