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Mr. Thuente from Saint Paul, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Portable Laser Engraver

Help me give my students a simple way to do custom engraving with a laser.

  • $466 goal

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My Project

At our STEM school, we currently have multiple 3D printers, robotics, and a large scale laser cutter and engraver. The large system is not very easy for students to use and we would like to be able to get students showing off their designs in a simpler way.

Students will be able to engrave their artwork using the smaller laser engraver.

My hope is that with the portability of this smaller engraver, more students will see the benefit of custom designs on smaller items. Our students will then be able to display their work using the materials we will make available to them.

Mr. Thuente Crossroads Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Saint Paul, MN 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

400 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LaserPecker 1 Pro (Basic) Laser Engraver, DIY Mini Etcher Portable Design High Precision Engraving for Wood Felt Leather - Protective Goggles Included • Amazon Business $359.99 1 $359.99

Materials cost

$359.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.77

Total project goal

$465.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $465.16

1 Donor

-$93.03

Donations toward project cost

-$79.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.95

match offer

-$372.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$316.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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