{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 198 Brooklyn","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":10392631,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Cooking Up Math, Teamwork, and Learning! Your generosity has brought exciting new learning opportunities into our classroom, and our preschoolers have been thrilled to become young chefs.\r\nWhen the pizza makers arrived, the children were filled with excitement and curiosity. They eagerly watched as we unpacked everything and immediately began talking about the delicious foods they wanted to make. The opportunity to cook in the classroom made them feel important, capable, and excited to learn.\r\nThe Betty Crocker Pizza Makers have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom activities. Because we have multiple pizza makers, several small groups can work at the same time, allowing every child to be actively involved in the cooking process. Rather than waiting for a turn, each student has an opportunity to participate, contribute, and feel successful.\r\nOne of our favorite cooking experiences connected literacy and real-world learning. Before making our pizzas, we read the story Crazy Pizza Day. The children loved listening to the book and discussing the silly and creative pizza toppings featured in the story. Inspired by the book, the boys and girls designed and created their own \"crazy pizzas\" using a variety of healthy toppings. This activity encouraged creativity while helping students make meaningful connections between literature and real-life experiences. They learned that food doesn't simply appear at mealtime; it must be planned, prepared, and made by following directions.\r\nAs students prepared their pizzas, they practiced important early math skills such as counting ingredients, measuring, comparing amounts, recognizing shapes, and following multi-step directions. They also learned how recipes provide step-by-step instructions that help us create something from start to finish. Watching the children carefully follow a recipe and then proudly enjoy the finished product was a wonderful way to reinforce sequencing, listening, and comprehension skills.\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of these cooking experiences has been watching our students work together. They take turns, share responsibilities, communicate with one another, and problem-solve as a team. Through these activities, they are building friendships, confidence, patience, and cooperation while working toward a common goal.\r\nThe parchment paper has also been incredibly helpful. It provides a safe, easy-to-clean cooking surface and allows us to use the pizza makers efficiently throughout our cooking activities. This simple resource helps keep our lessons running smoothly and maximizes the amount of time children spend actively learning and creating.\r\nThe smiles on our students' faces when they saw the finished pizzas were priceless. They were proud of their hard work and excited to share their accomplishments with classmates and teachers. These experiences have created joyful memories while strengthening important academic, social, and life skills. I can't wait to make cookies with the students in the pizza maker.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a place where learning is hands-on, engaging, and delicious. You have helped our preschoolers discover that literacy, math, teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world learning can all come together through meaningful cooking experiences. Thank you for helping our young learners build confidence, make connections, and create memories that will last long after the last slice of pizza is enjoyed.","fullyFundedDate":1787328608278,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-math-teamwork-and-confidenc/10392631/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Math, Teamwork, and Confidence !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"},{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":10146408,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Moving, Growing, and Learning: Outdoor Play for Little Explorers! Because of your generosity, our preschoolers now have exciting new opportunities to move, explore, and learn through active play.\r\n\r\nThe day the packages arrived was filled with excitement and anticipation. The children eagerly gathered around as we opened each box, their eyes widening with curiosity as they discovered all the new equipment. They could hardly wait to try everything out!\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been the balance beam and turtle stepping stones. The children enthusiastically took turns balancing, stepping, hopping, and challenging themselves to make it across. As they practiced, they were strengthening their coordination, balance, and confidence while cheering one another on.\r\n\r\nOur new equipment has also helped support important social-emotional learning. Yesterday, the children worked together using the Velcro mitts and balls. They practiced throwing and catching while encouraging their partners, taking turns, and celebrating each other's successes. What looked like simple play was actually a wonderful lesson in teamwork, friendship, communication, and gross motor development.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the movement equipment, the storage shed and lock have been incredibly helpful. Having a secure place to store all of our outdoor materials keeps everything safe, organized, and protected from the weather. It has also made the equipment easily accessible to all of the early childhood teachers, allowing us to quickly set up engaging activities and ensure that students can enjoy these resources every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our outdoor space into a place where children can build strong bodies, confident minds, and positive relationships. The joy, excitement, and learning we see each day are a direct result of your support. Thank you for helping create meaningful experiences that will benefit our preschoolers for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1780428100006,"projectUrl":"project/moving-growing-and-learning-outdoor-p/10146408/","projectTitle":"Moving, Growing, and Learning: Outdoor Play for Little Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"},{"teacherId":8738314,"projectId":6879350,"letterContent":"These dramatic play materials have made a significant impact on my students because they support learning through imaginative, hands-on experiences that are developmentally appropriate for young children. My students enjoy pretending to be community helpers and taking on everyday \"chores\" in their pretend home. These experiences help strengthen their language and communication skills while also supporting their social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nThank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity has provided meaningful learning opportunities for my students, and I know that both my current and future students will continue to enjoy and benefit from these materials for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1669734237882,"projectUrl":"project/disney-themed-3k-classroom-in-need-of-dr/6879350/","projectTitle":"Disney Themed 3K Classroom in Need of Dramatic Play Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8738314_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721672725358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8738314"},{"teacherId":2118741,"projectId":10091858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The Cricit machine and water bottles have made a phenomenal impact on our students. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I am always looking for functional, hands-on ways to build language and life skills. Using the Cricut, my 3rd -5th grade students actively participated in designing and creating custom labels for their new water bottles as part of Community Helpers. We handed out the bottles to our career day volunteers. \r\nThis project served as a powerful language vehicle. Having their own customized water bottles has also boosted their independence and pride within our community. We are so grateful for your support in making abstract language concepts tangible and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1771529369152,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-gratitude-student-designed-gif/10091858/","projectTitle":"Crafting Gratitude: Student-Designed Gifts for Local Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogrebetskiy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2118741_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521807916383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2118741"},{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":10214358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, \"Tiny Hands, Big Cricut Dreams!\" Your incredible generosity has brought a wave of color, creativity, and tech literacy into our Title I preschool classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut Maker and accessories have already made a massive impact on our daily learning. We used the machine to explore how real-world signs are made, blending early technology with design. The students were absolutely mesmerized watching the machine cut out letters! Together, we used those custom pieces to create a beautiful, appealing bulletin board, as well as the official signs for our special \"Muffins with Mom\" breakfast event. Seeing their project on display gave our young learners an immense sense of pride and ownership over their school community.\r\n\r\nIn an underserved area where resources can be limited, this tool provides our curious preschoolers with hands-on experiences that build fine motor skills and early tech literacy. It has transformed our classroom into a more engaging, organized, and inspiring space where our youngest students can see their ideas come to life.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, celebrating our families, and showing our students that their creativity matters.","fullyFundedDate":1777910894466,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-cricut-dreams/10214358/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Cricut Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"},{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":10209584,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our Pre-K Signs Unit to life! Your generous donation had completely transformed our Pre-K classroom during our brand new Signs Unit. By providing a diverse collection of targeted books and realistic block play signs, you gave our youngest learners the tools to connect the classroom to the real world. The impact of your donation stretches far beyond the pages of these books and the wood of these blocks. For four- and five-year-olds, environmental print—like stop signs, exit signs, and street markers—is their first introduction to reading. By integrating community signs directly into our block center, you are allowing students to construct their own meaning of the world around them while building vital fine motor and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nPre-K students learn best through hands-on, play-based experiences. When they build structures in the block area and label them with real-world signs, they are developing critical spatial awareness, early engineering skills, and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nYour support directly creates an immersive, print-rich environment where every child can feel like a successful reader. This project bridges the gap between literary concepts and architectural play, ensuring our student leaders develop a lifelong love for learning and exploration.Thank you for investing in early literacy and creative play!","fullyFundedDate":1777910986640,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-signs-everywhere-building-early/10209584/","projectTitle":"Seeing Signs Everywhere: Building Early Literacy Through Sign Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"},{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":9820528,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our piece by piece puzzle project and bringing a new kind of joy into our classroom. The puzzles that we had in our classroom were old and many were missing pieces. Your generosity didn't just provide materials — it created moments of focus, collaboration, and confidence that my students truly needed.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the puzzles arrived, students gravitated toward them with excitement. Many of my learners struggle with attention, perseverance, or anxiety during academic tasks, but puzzles gave them a space where they could slow down, think critically, and experience success step by step. I watched students who rarely speak up begin to problem‑solve together, celebrate small wins, and encourage one another. Those moments of teamwork and pride are exactly what I hoped this project would spark. The puzzles also give fun and engaging opportunities for the boys and girls to learn their letters, colors, and numbers through play and exploration.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles have also become a calming option during transitions and a powerful tool for building spatial reasoning and persistence. Students who often feel overwhelmed now have an activity that helps them reset and re-engage. It's been incredible to see how something so simple can make such a meaningful difference in their day.\r\n\r\nYour support made this possible. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them tools that strengthen their minds, their confidence, and their sense of community. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1770404495147,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-building-brains-with-puz/9820528/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece: Building Brains with Puzzles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"},{"teacherId":4103911,"projectId":9327271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The boys and girls were so excited to see the boxes and couldn't wait to find out what was inside them. They were fighting to have an opportunity to help open the boxes. Then they saw the pictures on the packaging and realized we can have and make ice cream in our classroom. The look of absolute pleasure was wonderful. Then they were curious about the juicer, ice machine and ice shaver and how we would use them in our classroom. \r\nSince then we have had many different opportunities to make fantastic use of these amazing resources. We have used leftover apples and oranges from our breakfast and lunch program to make fresh juice, which tasted amazing! They keep asking for me to make it more often for them. We have used leftover yogurt from the breakfast program to make frozen yogurt. I can't wait to try and make fresh ice cream too. The ice machine and shaver have come in handy to make special treats for a student who is vegan and can't participate in impromptu parties because of his dietary restrictions. I top the shaved ice with fresh juice made from our juicer. By doing this he feels like he is included and a valued part of our classroom community instead of an outsider. He even felt so special helping out in making his special treat. \r\nThese resources will come in handy and be utilized more often when the weather turns warmer. Now, we are working on a brand new unit of study, all about pets. By the end of the unit the boys and girls will learn about different kinds of pets, how we take care of them, and even give them stuffed pets to adopt, take care of, and call their own. Since this is a new unit of study, it would be helpful to have more materials to help foster the boys and girls curiosity and growth in fine motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1757037560763,"projectUrl":"project/waste-not-but-definitely-want/9327271/","projectTitle":"Waste Not but Definitely Want","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandelbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4103911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480382296988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmandelbaum"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_742","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":335,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":76,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.5,"schoolId":742,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 198 Brooklyn on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 198 Brooklyn","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-198-brooklyn/742"}