(below) Makylie Prou shows off her new backpack as her mom, Vicky Marte, looks on. Makylie attends the Swampscott Public Schools through METCO. She chose one of 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies donated to METCO students by Cradles to Crayons. (above) So many backpacks to choose from — thank you Cradles to Crayons! PHOTOS: METCO HQ