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Mr. Kilstrom from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sound System Upgrade!

Help me give my students a new sound system for the school's auditorium!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kilstrom's classroom raised $3,529

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is for a school located in Chicago that serves students from PreK to 8th Grade. The school has a wonderful auditorium that this project will make even better by upgrading the sound system. It will provide better amplification, which will allow audience members to hear the presenters and performers more clearly. It will provide better sound mixing, which will support more microphones and even musical instruments.

This sound system upgrade will allow students more opportunities to showcase their amazing talents to the school, their families, and the community!

Mr. Kilstrom Barnard Elementary Comprehensive Math & Science Grades 6-8

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

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harbinger VARI V2315 15" Powered Speaker With Bluetooth Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $319.99 4 $1,279.96
Oklahoma Sound Steel Jumbo Plus Audio Visual Presentation Cart, Multicolor (PRC400) • Quill.com $572.99 1 $572.99
VocoPro, 4 A-B Box, XLR, Black, Digital-Quad-H4 (DIGITALQUADH4) • Amazon Business $357.93 1 $357.93
Oklahoma Sound PRC Series 4-Shelf Metal Mobile Presentation Cart with Lockable Wheels, Black/Ivory Wood (PRC200) • Quill.com $303.99 1 $303.99
Gemini - GEM-12USB Compact 12 Channel Bluetooth Mixer - Black • Best Buy Education $124.95 1 $124.95
Samson Microphone Stand, Black (SAMK10) • Amazon Business $22.95 4 $91.80
Wireless Microphone, Uhf Metal Dynamic Handheld Karaoke Mic, Rechargeable Receiver (Work 6hs),160ft Range, for Karaoke, Singing, Stage, Wedding, Speech, Karaoke Machine, Speaker, Amplifier, Mixer • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Yuyaokk 2Pack 25 ft 1/4" to 1/4" Speaker Cables, True 12AWG Patch Cords, 1/4 Male Inch DJ/PA Audio Speaker Cable 12 Gauge Wire. • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Bietrun Wireless Microphone Only for Mic Input, UHF Metal Dynamic Handheld Multipurpose Mic with Rechargeable Receiver (Work 4hs), 160ft Range, for Karaoke Machine, Amplifier Speaker, Mixer, Church • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
TISINO 1/8 to 1/4 Stereo Cable, 1/8 Inch TRS Stereo to Dual 1/4 inch TS Mono Y-Splitter Cable 3.5mm Aux Mini Jack to Jack Breakout Cord - 10 feet • Amazon Business $16.88 2 $33.76
AuxLink XLR Cables, XLR Microphone Cable 6 ft 4 Pack, Gold-Plated 3-pin XLR Speaker Cable Male to Female Balanced Mic Cable • Amazon Business $29.36 1 $29.36
Yuyaokk 2Pack 10 ft 1/4" to 1/4" Speaker Cables, True 12AWG Patch Cords, 1/4 Male Inch DJ/PA Audio Speaker Cable 12 Gauge Wire. • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$2,925.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$43.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,999.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$529.34

Total project goal

$3,528.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,528.93

10 Donors

-$3,095.44

Donations toward project cost

-$2,999.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$433.49

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