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Mrs. Melissa Smith from Spooner, WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Laser on Our Glowforge

Help me give my students laser cutting materials to learn how to use the laser cutter and explore new creations.

  • 1 donor
  • $513 goal

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My Project

My students are always ready to try something new, and because of that I want to be a better teacher every day. Throughout the year I am teaching ten sections of STEM classes at four different grade levels in our middle school. My classes are STEM, Robotics, Digital Applications, and Pre-Engineering Design. I love all the unique learning that is happening. My classes have been filled with robotics, designing, planning, creating, building, critical thinking, and so much more!

Design is a universal language where students can be as creative as they would like.

I want my students to be able to take design as far as they want to.

This fall I received a wonderful Glowforge laser cutting machine through Donors Choose. We have been exploring new materials and want to continue being creative and explore. These laser cutting accessories and materials will be used to make new creations and test out our laser cutter. The possibilities are endless with our laser cutter and I can't wait to try everything!

Our school includes over sixty percent free or reduced-price lunch recipients. Together our community, parents, and staff work to get us everything we need. I am so grateful to have wonderful people like you also partnering with us to help get our students everything they so deserve.

Mrs. Melissa Smith Spooner Middle School Grades 6-8

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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glowforge Proofgrade Laser Engraver Essentials Bundle - Eco Iron-on Heat Transfer Sheets, Acrylic, and Hardwood - 11 Pieces Total • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
18 Pack Bulk Cutting Board Plain Large Cutting Board Set Chopping Board with Handles Blanks Laser Engraving Cutting Board for Customized, Personalized Engraving Gifts (6''x9'',Bamboo) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Puduo Epoxy Resin Kit 72OZ，Newly Formulated Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin，Strong, Bubble-Free, Anti-Yellowing Art Resin That，Suitable for Casting, DIY, Resin Art, Molds, Jewelry, Easy to Mix 1:1 Ratio • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Watco 241758 Butcher Block Oil & Finish, 16 oz, Clear • Amazon Business $17.28 2 $34.56
ROBOTIME 7-Pack Double-Sided Colored 1/8" Plywood Sheets - 12 x 16 x 1/8 Inch - Roller-Coated Solid Color 3mm Craft Wood Sheets for Laser Cutting, Engraving & Wood Burning - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $34.29 1 $34.29
300 Pieces Metal Engraving Blanks Multipurpose Aluminum Sheet Aluminum Business Card Blanks for CNC Engraver Laser Engraving DIY Cards, Thickness 0.21 mm/ 0.01 inch (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $29.79 1 $29.79
ForPro Disposable Vinyl Gloves, Clear, Industrial Grade, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 2.75 Mil. Palm, 3.9 Mil. Fingers, Large, 100-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Yinkin 50 Pcs Wooden Keychain Blanks Wood Key Chains Bulk Laser Engraving Rectangle Keychain Blanks Unfinished Wooden Key Ring Key Tag for DIY Gift Crafts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
iFForce 60 Pcs Lasable Engravable Blanks - Leatherette Iron on Hat Patches & PU Leather Key Fob Kit for DIY Custom Laser Engraving Craft Gifts • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Taiyin 30 Pcs Leather Key Fob Kit for DIY Craft, PU Leather Key Fobs Blanks with Rivets and Key Rings for Laser Engraving Keychain Making Leather Working(Purple, Black, Red, Pink, Mint, Yellow) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hyper-Sticky Magnets with Adhesive Backing - 0.8" Strong Magnetic Dots for Whiteboard, Fridge, Crafts - Easy-to-Cut Stickers for Planning and Organization - 120pcs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Taiyin 30 Pcs Leather Key Fob Kit for DIY Craft PU Blanks with Rivets and Key Ring for Laser Engraving Keychain(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Foam Brush 4 in Foam Polyurethane Foam • Grainger $0.94 10 $9.40
1/2 pt Minwax 22330 English Chestnut Wood Finish Penetrating Oil-Based Wood Stain • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Magnetic Squares, 120 Pieces Magnet Squares (Each 20 x 20 x 2mm) on 4 Tape Sheets, with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Varathane 262025 Varathane-262025 Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain, Half Pint, Dark Walnut • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17
1/2 pt Minwax 22763 Espresso Wood Finish Penetrating Oil-Based Wood Stain • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47
Wire/Metal Sheet Thickness Gauge 229895 Welding Gage Plated Size Inspection Tool [NOT Cheap Stamping Version] • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$399.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.85

Total project goal

$512.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.32

1 Donor

-$435.47

Donations toward project cost

-$435.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$76.85

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 $0.00

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