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Mrs. Ray from Plantersville, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology That Helps Students Be Creative!

Help me give my students the chance to bring their ideas and projects to life. This cutter/engraver will help students in their projects become more creative by using this technology.

  • $1,305 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

My Project

My students are the most creative kids I know. They love to create new ideas, but often lack the tools to bring them to fruition. We are currently creating miniature theme parts, and they would love to be more detail-oriented. An engraver and cutter would help the students with the details and dimensions needed to be successful. It would allow students to design an object on the computer, engrave details, and then cut out each part to assemble and bring their vision to life. They will be developing the engineering experience needed for their college or career journey.

Mrs. Ray Plantersville Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Plantersville, MS View local requests

Nearly all 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

53 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
xTool S1 Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine with Air Assist & Honeycomb, 23.93" x 15.16" Bed Size, Beginner-friendly, Class 1 Safety Laser Engravering Machine for Wood and Metal, Acrylic - Basic Bundle • Amazon Business $994.00 1 $994.00

Materials cost

$994.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$69.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,108.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$195.62

Total project goal

$1,304.11

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