Genoa City Joint 2 School District

Get ready Elementary Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off on January 26th and 27th during your P.E. class! We’re excited to learn about heart health and emotional well-being while having FUN and SAVING LIVES. Sign up today so you don’t miss out! http://www2.heart.org/goto/BrookwoodGenoaCity

Brookwood families and community members, we hope you can join our FREE event lead by Professional Services Group (PSG) on Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic on our Children at Brookwood Middle School on Wednesday, January 26th. Please see the information below for the schedule. 5:30 - 6:00 pm Light dinner 6:00 - 7:00 pm Parent presentation with complimentary child care available RSVP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3572f9ze If you have any questions, please contact Julia Garczynski at Julia.Garczynski@gcj2.k12.wi.us

*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to Kellie Bohn at the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108 -Kellie.Bohn@gcj2.k12.wi.us The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.

Jan. 24th - 28th Elementary School will be focusing on “Making Healthy Choices” and the Middle School will be focusing on “Drug Prevention”. The week will be filled with fun spirit dress up days, education, and activities. Spirit dress up days for elementary and middle school: MONDAY, JAN. 24TH DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO -Elementary’s theme - Heros make healthy choices -Middle’s theme - Say “Kapow” to drugs TUESDAY, JAN. 25TH WEAR NEON -Elementary’s Theme - Make healthy choices for a bright future -Middle’s Theme - We shine too bright to let drugs dim our light WED, JAN. 26TH WEAR PJS Elementary’s Theme - Healthy choices are the key to your dreams Middle’s Theme - Follow your dreams, stay drug free THURSDAY, JAN. 27TH WEAR WORKOUT CLOTHES Elementary’s Theme - Take care of yourself Middle’s Theme - Living drug free is no sweat FRIDAY, JAN. 28TH WEAR SCHOOL/COLLEGE SHIRT -Elementary’s Theme - Healthy choices help us reach our goals -Middle’s Theme - Staying drug free helps me reach my goals

Your child's Spring picture day at Brookwood will be on February 4th. Each grade level will have differing times they will be getting their pictures taken. Please use the link below to pre-order your portraits: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/BrookwoodElemen... Picture Ordering will close at 8am on picture day. If you do not Pre-Order pictures, no Picture will be taken of your child. If you are having issues with the link copy and paste this into your browser: https://AccessMyEvent.com/V2FPH3 -E.D. Clark Photography

Brookwood Elementary School is holding a FREE Child Find event on Wednesday, February 23rd. Parents will join their child for a 20 minute appointment where our early childhood team will screen your child for developmental delays. Scan the code with the camera of your phone or call the elementary school to sign up and reserve your time.

Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/dm73SZnGbUw Por favor vea lo siguiente Mensaje Mustang en español, con Danica Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/twcAbei7mTc

Join our BFO in a muffin breakfast on Saturday, February 5th from 9am-1030am at BMS. Must fill out the pre-order form with payment to get a muffin at this event. Mighty will be making a guest appearance with a family photo area. This event is onsite but will have the availability for a curbside pick up as well. All pre-order forms must be returned to school with payment by January 21st.

Saturday Family Art Workshop BMS Art Room Join us to make Valentine themed art! This is a family art event, open to all ages! Stop in anytime between 10:00-12:00 am. No cost! Contact art teacher Kim Garrett for more information at kim.garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Mustangs in K-5th grade, please use this Google Form to sign up for some basketball fun this winter! https://forms.gle/rYpNvcGhgeBZBUr76

A huge thank you to the Genoa City Travel Center , Heart & Sol Cafe, and Lovin Oven Cakery for our staff’s treats this morning!! It was a great way to start the day learning and Growing into Greatness.

Here is your Mustang Minutes from our Principals' Offices: https://www.smore.com/hxw0f

No School: January 17, 2022 Professional Development Day: Staff

Join in on the fun at BMS with a community art class on mosaic art! Learn how to create a mosaic art piece with glass, tile, and grout! This is a beginner level class. Each participant will leave with a completed mosaic piece with the theme of the mosaic up to the individual. Open to all ages although children under 12 should attend with an adult. Class fee $10 due on day of class Pre-register by contacting Kim Garrett at Kim.Garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/Kf_lFhgAjlg 1/10/22 COVID Guidelines (English): https://tinyurl.com/2p9xfcpb Por favor vea lo siguiente Mensaje Mustang en español, con Danica Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/1poTKkOUoMo 1/10/22 COVID Guidelines (Spanish): https://tinyurl.com/2p8h28dc

Have a great weekend, Mustangs! Here is your Mustang Minute from our principals' offices: https://www.smore.com/skc69

A HUGE thank you to YOU and our BFO. Since the BFO has made a return…each year they’ve decided to purchase and donate something back to the school for school/BFO use. Last year, Mighty the Mustang was purchased and Mighty has made quite a few appearances since then!! This year, the BFO voted for funds to be used to purchase this 20’ inflatable movie screen and its AMAZING. We can’t wait to announce our first movie night so stay tuned. Make sure you take some time to attend our BFO meetings to help support the upcoming events!! They meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 @BES Multipurpose Room

GCJ2 is thankful to be able to partner with our school-based mental health service partner Professional Services Group (PSG) to present a FREE informational session to help students and parents during this challenging time. The topic is provided by PSG where questions and discussion is open for participants on Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic on our Children. January 26 @BMS 5:30-6 (Snack/Light Dinner) 6:00-7:00 Parent Presentation *Free childcare will be available during the session*

GCJ2 is SO excited to share with our Brookwood Families and our community members a slew of our Winter Wellness Activities. Make sure you stay up to date with the dates, times, and additional information of each of the events by following our Facebook, website, and/or our FREE app! Check out some of our current offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3bysd5

Why make dinner when you can have Noodles while giving back to our BFO to help continue to hold special events and activities for our Brookwood Families?! Jan 13th from 4-8pm --25% of all qualifying purchases will be coming back to our BFO! Not only can you order and eat there but you can also order out and it will still count for the fundraiser! Make sure to show your flier or let them know when paying!! If you are ordering online--please enter the code GIVING25 for it to apply towards this fundraiser.