{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Envir Exploration School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2935210,"projectId":9927686,"letterContent":"The resources you provided have become the physical backbone of our environmental science curriculum. Most recently, our whiteboards and markers served as the canvas for our watershed modeling, allowing students to sketch the journey of rainwater from \"mountaintop to tap\" before heading into the field. Even the quiet organization of our new seed drawers has made an impact; watching a student carefully categorize seeds—the \"blueprints\" of a future forest—transformed a simple storage unit into a library of environmental potential.\r\n\r\nThere was an immediate sense of professional pride in the room when the materials arrived. When the science gloves were unpacked, the students didn't just see safety gear; they saw themselves as \"real scientists\" ready for the field. The new seed drawers gave our collection a respected home, while a fresh supply of band-aids provided the security to get our hands dirty and take risks. These tools have validated their roles as researchers and stewards.\r\n\r\nThe \"faucet moment\" we experienced—where a student realized their work in the woods directly impacts the water in their home—has sparked a new curiosity. Our next step is to expand our lens from forestry to agriculture, using our seed drawers to study \"watershed-friendly\" farming. With our gloves on and whiteboards ready, we are moving from understanding how a forest protects our water to investigating how sustainable farms do the same, ensuring my students remain the next generation of guardians for New York's most precious resource.","fullyFundedDate":1773534487912,"projectUrl":"project/growing-wellness-and-climate-science-thr/9927686/","projectTitle":"Growing Wellness and Climate Science Through Our Classroom Seed Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belliard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2935210_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743174672645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2935210"},{"teacherId":1997993,"projectId":9874233,"letterContent":"This has been the best project I have done all year, as it has truly allowed kids exactly what it set out to- a different kind of recess where all kids can feel calm, confortable and realx! \r\n\r\nAll of the games ( old school 90s style) Trouble, Sorry!, Etcha Sketch, LightBright, UNO, coloring books, craft kits etc have allowed kids to truly enjoy their recess. The dont grab for technology (even though it is there for them), instead they opt for group games that allow them to communicate, problem solve, and engage with each other in positive ways. \r\n\r\nI thank you for believing in my vision, and supporting students in playing with each other and providing them with a quiet space to tune out the noise of the day and have a reset.","fullyFundedDate":1768655693034,"projectUrl":"project/recess-for-student-wellness/9874233/","projectTitle":"Recess for Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997993_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600364580137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenbarth"},{"teacherId":3338797,"projectId":9900185,"letterContent":"The Pickleball craze has come to BROOKLYN!!! \r\nIt has been amazing to see my students engage in a new and exciting game. It has leveled the playing field for most of my students. All in all, learning the game and then teaching the game has been an amazing experience for everyone that has come into our gym.\r\nSome of my students from other countries have said that they played this \"back home\". I enjoy hearing such stories from them so I know the can relate to game play even when there is a language barrier between us.\r\nWe greatly appreciate all of our wonderful donors for helping bring Pickleball to Brooklyn Middle Schoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1763905562255,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-pickleball-pickleball-br/9900185/","projectTitle":"Pickleball! Pickleball! Pickleball! Brooklyn Middle Schoolers Wants to Play Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mahler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3338797_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449169412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-mahler"},{"teacherId":597439,"projectId":9927453,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for your generous donation that made a wonderful holiday possible for my students. \r\n\r\nThey were especially excited about the Bluetooth headphones as they have been able to use them in class as well as on their own to complete online assignments in reading, math, science, and social studies. They use a variety of platforms to do their work and they often require practice in listening comprehension, or to watch instructional videos prior to completing assignments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution! It may not seem like a lot but it made a significant difference for many of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764684002289,"projectUrl":"project/advisory-holiday/9927453/","projectTitle":"Advisory Holiday!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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We went on to have a 3-4 innagural season record, which was 3 more wins then I expected our first go around. \r\nThank you for beleving in my vision, my team, and the future leaders of this great country.","fullyFundedDate":1767013439405,"projectUrl":"project/from-backpack-to-ball-practice-starts-n/9936735/","projectTitle":"From Backpack to Ball: Practice Starts Now","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997993_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600364580137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenbarth"},{"teacherId":1997993,"projectId":9837022,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project, Gear Up, Game On! Because of your generosity, my basketball players now have their own backpacks, basketballs, and socks, giving them the tools they need to practice anytime and anywhere. Students are using these resources daily — bringing their bags to practice, taking their basketballs home to work on skills, and showing up prepared and proud. One of my favorite moments was seeing players arrive early to school, already dribbling in the hallway, excited to improve before the day even began.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was unforgettable. They immediately opened their backpacks, checked out their new gear, and started talking about when and where they would practice. Many of my players do not have access to sports equipment at home, so receiving their own gear made them feel valued, motivated, and truly part of a team.\r\n\r\nNext, our team is focusing on building fundamental skills, teamwork, and confidence as we prepare for our upcoming season. Students are setting personal practice goals, tracking their progress, and applying what they learn during team drills to independent practice at home. Thanks to you, their growth now extends far beyond the gym.","fullyFundedDate":1762281114208,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-game-on-empowering-girls-in-ba/9837022/","projectTitle":"Gear Up, Game On: Empowering Girls in Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997993_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600364580137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenbarth"},{"teacherId":8855783,"projectId":9760918,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the speech suite has a cozy reading and language nook that students are genuinely excited to be in. Once they get on the bean bags, it's a sign that we are ready to play one of the exciting games I received through your donation related to language skills. They also curl up to read a book of their interest, whether it be Demon Slayer or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Now that they have materials that resonate with them, they engage longer and are actually excited to read.\r\n\r\nThese gems, especially the BLURT! Game, have brought such a beautiful amount of energy into the mix. My students light up and don't give issue to use the new markers and card stock you've provided us with to create vibrant vocabulary cards color coordinated by topic. With the help of the emotions books Ive received, I've also had a portal into discussing emotional regulation and feelings students had yet to have a label for (i.e., aggravation, frustration, depletion, exhaustion, disappointment). \r\n\r\nI plan to build on this momentum by using the nook for guided reading activities, more social-emotional learning activities, and a place of solace to regulate. Your support didn't just provide us with materials, you helped me build a space where learning feels comfortable which is invaluable for students that have felt defeated time and again. Thank you from the bottom of our heart.","fullyFundedDate":1758835759616,"projectUrl":"project/a-nook-to-inspire-young-readers/9760918/","projectTitle":"A Nook to Inspire Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giangrande","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855783_orig.png?crop=580,580,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669646621064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855783"},{"teacherId":8853166,"projectId":9733340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our students and supporting our classroom library! Your generosity is opening the door to stories, languages, and ideas that truly reflect who our English Language Learners are. Because of you, our students will have access to books they are excited to read, stories that connect to their cultures, interests, and home languages. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of literacy.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed our classroom into a space where our students feel seen, valued, and motivated to read. With a diverse selection of student-chosen books including: manga, culturally responsive fiction, engaging nonfiction, and texts in students' home languages, our library reflects where our students are and supports them as they grow as readers and English language learners.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this library will foster a sense of belonging. By honoring students' languages and cultures, we are not only strengthening their literacy skills but also building identity, confidence, and joy in learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758857084242,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-bilingual-classroom-library/9733340/","projectTitle":"Building Our Bilingual Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8853166"},{"teacherId":2935210,"projectId":9208679,"letterContent":"Our classroom is so grateful for the support that made it possible to restock our basic supplies. Items like lotion, bandages, and tissues may seem simple, but they've made such a difference in keeping students comfortable and cared for during the school day. The water testing kits have been especially exciting — students have been using them in our environmental science lessons to explore local water quality and connect what they learn in class to real-world stewardship.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students were genuinely surprised and thankful. Many were quick to notice the thoughtfulness behind even the small things. The water testing kits sparked immediate curiosity, and students couldn't wait to start using them. It was such a reminder of how much these basic needs and learning tools matter to them.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our water quality investigations as part of our Climate Action projects. With these kits, students can collect and analyze data right from our school grounds and nearby green spaces. These resources not only meet their day-to-day needs but also empower them to take meaningful action in their community. Thank you for making our classroom a more caring, equipped, and inspired space to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1743519957620,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-my-students-well-being-for-a/9208679/","projectTitle":"Supporting My Students’ Well-Being for Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belliard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2935210_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743174672645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2935210"},{"teacherId":2913084,"projectId":9693451,"letterContent":"It is unbelievable the impact you have made in my math classroom with your donations. A simple accessory like headphones allows my students to listen to learning videos to complete their online math work and enables them to have ownership of their learning. I am able to work with small groups without having interruptions because students are using the online intructional videos which are part of our math curriculum program. \r\n\r\nThis donation also helps my ENL students to listen to Spanish instructional videos to support their understanding of math concepts. Some of them have chosen to listen to the Spanish videos while completing the task in English which helps them improve their understanding and vocabulary in English.\r\n\r\nThe headphone donation has made chaotic small group work time, less chaotic and has encouraged students to become more self-reliant and responsible for their learning which in turns leads to self confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758898776771,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-self-paced-math-success/9693451/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Self-Paced Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2913084_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487343840371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2913084"},{"teacherId":1997993,"projectId":9180424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom's Community Clean-Up Project! Because of your generosity, our students received grabbers, gloves, garbage bags, and classroom supplies that allowed them to take real action in caring for our neighborhood and school. What started as a small idea to build pride in our surroundings has become a powerful lesson in responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first clean-up day, our students were buzzing with excitement. They arrived eager to get their hands dirty — literally — and make a visible difference. Outfitted with their new gloves and pickers, they fanned out across the schoolyard and nearby sidewalks, collecting litter, sorting recyclables, and discussing ways to reduce waste at the source. It was inspiring to watch them work side by side, laughing, talking, and taking pride in seeing the area transform before their eyes. By the end of our first week, we had filled over a dozen bags of trash, leaving behind cleaner streets and smiling students who could see the impact of their effort.","fullyFundedDate":1743342498371,"projectUrl":"project/community-clean-up/9180424/","projectTitle":"Community Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997993_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600364580137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenbarth"},{"teacherId":9972179,"projectId":9189568,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions of supplies, which helped bring our school's production of Willy Wonka to life. Your support gave students the chance to step into a world of \"pure imagination\". Where golden tickets, chocolate rivers, and candy inventions weren't just a fantasy, but they became a reality. Through your donations coupled with their creativity our hair and make-up team helped the actors feel confident while on stage. \r\n\r\nYour donation was more than a gift. It was an opportunity for creativity, collaboration, and a chance to step outside their comfort zones and feel confident doing something different. Our students were happy to not only see the big lollipop props, but also the many colorful gummy bears that decorated our stage. \r\n\r\nSuccessfully producing this play gave students a place to belong. Your donation gave every student a role to play, whether they were center stage, painting candy props, running the light board or helping with makeup and costumes. They built confidence, developed teamwork skills, and discovered talents they didn't know they had.","fullyFundedDate":1742918804428,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies-for-willy-wonka-jr-pr/9189568/","projectTitle":"Creative Supplies for Willy Wonka Jr. Production!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_104902","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":149,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":61,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.6,"schoolId":104902,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brooklyn Envir Exploration School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brooklyn Envir Exploration School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/brooklyn-environmental-exploration-school/104902"}