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Mr. Cavalli from Somerset, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Every Child Be Heard

Help me give my students clear, energizing sound in the gym with Bluetooth speakers that enhance instruction, music, and engagement during daily physical education activities.

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  • $149 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Mr. Cavalli Hillcrest Elementary School
Somerset, NJ Grades 3-5

My Project

Our elementary school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade in a Title I community where every resource makes a meaningful difference. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners, and those in general education, special education, and gifted programs. While their needs vary, they all share a love for coming together as a school community.

Our gymnasium is one of the most important spaces in our school.

It’s where students gather for physical education classes, school-wide events, assemblies, celebrations, and performances. Unfortunately, our current speaker system is no longer working effectively, making it difficult for students to hear instructions, music, and important announcements.

Clear, reliable sound is essential—especially for our younger learners and English language learners who rely heavily on hearing directions clearly. Without it, students can become confused, disengaged, or miss out on important moments of connection and learning.

With your support, we are hoping to provide a high-quality, working speaker for our gym. This speaker will be used daily by the entire school for PE classes, movement activities, assemblies, and special events. Whether it’s playing music for exercise, amplifying a teacher’s voice, or celebrating student achievements, this equipment will help create an inclusive and engaging environment for all learners.

Thank you for helping us bring sound, energy, and connection back into our school community!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 350 students impacted 4 donors
Mr. Cavalli Hillcrest Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Somerset, NJ View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 350 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ION Explorer XL Wireless Bluetooth All-Weather Speaker, Water Resistant, Black (IONIPA150X) • Quill.com $243.79 1 $243.79

Materials cost

$243.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.96

Total project goal

$326.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.41

2 Donors

-$15.00

Donations toward project cost

-$12.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$15.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $296.41

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