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Est. 2026

Walter Weaver Beavers

PS 398 — Brownsville, Brooklyn

A joyful, inclusive elementary school where every child is celebrated and empowered to thrive.

Pre-K through 5th grade — a community where love, high expectations, and hands-on learning create lifelong learners.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded on the belief that school should be a place of belonging, P.S. 398 Walter Weaver Elementary serves Pre-K through 5th grade in the heart of Brownsville. Our equity-driven approach ensures every student—especially our multilingual learners—receives high-quality instruction in a nurturing, restorative environment.

We partner with families to build confidence, curiosity, and compassion. From hands-on science labs to arts integration, our programs are designed to help children lead with purpose and joy. It’s the Beaver Way: love, high expectations, and a community where every voice matters.

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100%
of students engage in
hands-on science
Pre-K–5
grades served
2
dedicated arts &
music teachers
1:1
family partnerships
for student success

What We Offer

Our Programs

Rigorous academics and creative enrichment that prepare students for a lifetime of success.

Literacy & Language

From Heggerty phonics in early grades to HMH Into Reading, we build strong readers and writers through culturally responsive texts and small-group instruction.

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STEM & Inquiry

Amplify Science brings real-world phenomena into the classroom with experiments, engineering challenges, and a dedicated science teacher for every grade.

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Arts & Expression

Weekly visual arts and music classes foster creativity, while performances and exhibitions give students a platform to shine.

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Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

Tax Deductible

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children's future.

Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.