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Mrs. Carson from Pontiac, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Carson's classroom raised $1,724

Laser Engraving & Cutting- Part 2

Help me give my students acrylic sheets, LED lights, and other additional materials for our laser engraving and cutting projects in the MakerSpace area of our iCenter & STEAM classes.

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Mrs. Carson West Bloomfield Middle School
Pontiac, MI Grades 3-5

My Project

My middle school students enjoy creating and building. Using equipment, such as the laser cutter & engraver, students are able to make projects with a more professional feel. They collaborate with teachers and other experts to carry out the design & engineering processes.

We need basic materials for the laser engraver & cutter; sheets of basswood, acrylic plastic, and LED lights are necessary for creating prototypes and professional quality projects.

These materials will also be helpful to create visual arts, signage, recognition awards, crafts and gifts for special loved ones during our iCenter recess sessions.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

940 students impacted 16 donors
Mrs. Carson West Bloomfield Middle School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pontiac, MI View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

940 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KAITELA 10 Pack Clear Acrylic Sheet 12" x 12" Cast Plexiglass Square 1/8" Thick (3mm) Transparent Plastic Sheets for Craft, Sign, Display Projects, Laser Cutting, Engraving • Amazon Business $47.04 9 $423.36
Etcokei A4 Wireless LED Light Pad for Tracing Light Box with 7000 LUX - 3 Color Modes, 5 Levels Brightness, Portable Light Board for Weeding Vinyl, Diamond Painting, Sketching, Drawing • Amazon Business $39.99 5 $199.95
12 Sets 3D Night LED Light Lamp Base 16 Colors LED Light Display Base with Remote Control USB Cable Christmas Light Lamp Base for Acrylic and Resin Glass for Restaurant Room (Black, 3.35 Inch) • Amazon Business $48.99 4 $195.96
SS Custom Basswood Sheets 1/8, Bass Wood Pack of 10-12 x 12 x 1/8 inch Plywood - Balsa Wood Sheets with Smooth Surfaces - 3mm Basswood for Laser Cutting, Wood Burning, Architectural Models, Drawing • Amazon Business $21.29 9 $191.61
24 Sets 3D Night Led Light Base and Clear Blank Acrylic Sheet with Remote Controls and USB Cable, Adjustable 16 Colors DIY Acrylic Lamp Base Set for Room Restaurant Bar Shop Cafe Office (Square) • Amazon Business $125.99 1 $125.99
XLNTTECH 100% Laser Engraving Double Color Sheet (7" x 11“ x .040”, 12 Pieces & 12 Colors) for Interior Signs, Badges. • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
6 Pieces 2mm Acrylic Sheet Clear Cast Plexiglass Panel Thick Plastic Glass Board with Double Sided Protective(5.8"x 5.1") for LED Light Base Signs DIY Display Projects Craft (Heart) • Amazon Business $10.99 8 $87.92
20 Pieces 2 mm Acrylic Blanks for Light Base Plastic Cast Clear Acrylic Sheet Square and Round Acrylic Panel Sign Blank with Double Sided Protective for LED DIY Display Projects Craft (Square, Round) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights Smart with App Control Remote, 5050 RGB for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing for Room Party 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$1,413.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,464.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$258.52

Total project goal

$1,723.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,723.46

12 Donors

-$1,493.32

Donations toward project cost

-$1,454.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.00

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$217.64

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 $0.00

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