With this week’s teacher appreciation theme being Survivor, did you guess which staff member picked to be on team blue or team white….
We always have families asking how they can give back and help our schools. Sharing our greatness with others is one of the best ways, but another way to help give back is by being a part of our PTO. Whether it’s through donating supplies and/or snacks, or giving up a few minutes to make a flier, share a post, or even giving some time at an event…. It’s all supporting our schools! Contact Brookwood PTO for more information! Thank you, PTO, for an amazing week of appreciation for our staff!
Thank you to our community members, businesses, groups, and families for your generosity this past week while we celebrated our staff for staff appreciation week. We are so so so thankful for your support….not just this week, but all the time.
We also wanted to give an additional huge shout out and thank you to our staff…a staff that goes above and beyond for ALL of our students. To the best of the best…thank YOU! We appreciate you not just this week…but all the time!!
This week students had a blast during our Literacy Night! Our amazing Genoa City Public Library children’s librarian joined us to read several engaging stories to families. Students received a passport to “Read Around Brookwood” and traveled from classroom to classroom enjoying themed reading activities and yummy snacks along the way. Families had so much fun reading together and exploring all the different book-themed rooms!
Students were also excited to choose free books to take home and add to their own personal libraries. To top off the evening, students entered raffle tickets for a chance to win a handmade basket full of goodies from author Jenna Schroeder. We are thrilled that she will be visiting our school (sponsored by Brookwood PTO) on Monday along with her book Taco, Goat, Cat, Cheese, Pizza!!
Students were also excited to choose free books to take home and add to their own personal libraries. To top off the evening, students entered raffle tickets for a chance to win a handmade basket full of goodies from author Jenna Schroeder. We are thrilled that she will be visiting our school (sponsored by Brookwood PTO) on Monday along with her book Taco, Goat, Cat, Cheese, Pizza!!
Thank you Brookwood families for supporting our first ever McTeacher's Night this week. We were able to raise nearly $900 for our schools! It was an awesome experience and we are very thankful to the McDonald's team in Richmond for their support. Be on the lookout for our next one later this summer!
BES Afterschool Adventure Club was a BLAST!!! Thank you to our staff, students, and parents for being a part of it!!
Attention 3rd-grade families, your students will be going on a 4th-grade visit to BMS on 5/13/26 from 10am-2pm.
For more information, contact your child's homeroom teacher
For more information, contact your child's homeroom teacher
It’s McTeacher night at the McDonald’s in Richmond, IL. We’ll be here until 6!! See you soon, Mustangs!!
Join us for a unique opportunity to give back to Brookwood Schools. 15% of all sales (including drive-through!) from 4-6pm tonight at the McDonald's in Richmond, IL. go directly to our schools. Love apple pies? The school will be selling them there as well and receives full profit on all apple pie sales!
Thank you....thank you....thank you to all those who came out to any of our performances for our Beauty and the Beast Jr. Musical put on by our middle school performers. We are SO proud of all of our students who were a part of our performances.
It was also a very magical Saturday afternoon at our tea party. We hope it was an experience that our families and students will never forget!
It was also a very magical Saturday afternoon at our tea party. We hope it was an experience that our families and students will never forget!
K-3rd Graders:
We will be having our Brookwood Elementary Field Day on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Here are a few reminders:
● Students should bring a water bottle.
● Students should wear athletic shoes and clothes, they may pack extra dry clothes if they wish.
● Please apply any sunscreen before school.
Mrs. Brenek briana.brenek@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Fitzsimmons April.fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us
We will be having our Brookwood Elementary Field Day on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Here are a few reminders:
● Students should bring a water bottle.
● Students should wear athletic shoes and clothes, they may pack extra dry clothes if they wish.
● Please apply any sunscreen before school.
Mrs. Brenek briana.brenek@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Fitzsimmons April.fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BES End of the Year Picnic & 3rd Grade Parade
Grab your blankets BES families, it's time for a picnic. You are invited to join your child for a picnic lunch on the last day of school. Students can choose to enjoy the school provided lunch or join you for your own special lunch.
At 11:15, we will be having our 3rd grade parade throughout the building. All parents and guests will be asked for form a line outside the main entrance by the bell, weather permitting. 3 graders will make their way through the building passing all homerooms and exiting the main door to the parent
reception line. If you will not be attending the 3rd grade parade, please meet outside by the playground at 11:30am.
*see flier for more details**
June 5th at BES 11:30-12:00pm (picnic) // 11:15 3rd grade parade
Grab your blankets BES families, it's time for a picnic. You are invited to join your child for a picnic lunch on the last day of school. Students can choose to enjoy the school provided lunch or join you for your own special lunch.
At 11:15, we will be having our 3rd grade parade throughout the building. All parents and guests will be asked for form a line outside the main entrance by the bell, weather permitting. 3 graders will make their way through the building passing all homerooms and exiting the main door to the parent
reception line. If you will not be attending the 3rd grade parade, please meet outside by the playground at 11:30am.
*see flier for more details**
June 5th at BES 11:30-12:00pm (picnic) // 11:15 3rd grade parade
BES BE BROOKWOOD CLASSROOM
Classrooms at BES can earn Be Brookwood tickets when they demonstrate what it means to Be Brookwood by being kind, safe, and responsible throughout the school day. Tickets can be earned from any staff member who notices classrooms making great choices TOGETHER!
Each month, one classroom is randomly selected as the Be Brookwood Classroom Winner of the Month. The winning class earns the honor of keeping the Mustang Trophy in their classroom for the entire month as a reminder of their positive behavior, teamwork, and school pride.
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood! 💙
Classrooms at BES can earn Be Brookwood tickets when they demonstrate what it means to Be Brookwood by being kind, safe, and responsible throughout the school day. Tickets can be earned from any staff member who notices classrooms making great choices TOGETHER!
Each month, one classroom is randomly selected as the Be Brookwood Classroom Winner of the Month. The winning class earns the honor of keeping the Mustang Trophy in their classroom for the entire month as a reminder of their positive behavior, teamwork, and school pride.
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood! 💙
PTO's - Outwit - Outplay - Outlast: Brookwood Survivor: Staff Appreciation Week
Monday- Join the Tribe: Wear your Brookwood Gear to show your school spirit!
Tuesday - Supplies to Survive: Bring a small school supply item to donate to a staff member.
Wednesday- Immunity Idol: Surprise a staff member with a random act of kindness!
Thursday- Island Energy: Bring a staff member a small snack or drink to help them outlast the day.
Friday- Final Tribal Council: Write a thank you note (or several!) to a staff member.
Outwit. Outplay. Out-Appreciate!
Our staff works tirelessly every day - let's show them that the Brookwood tribe as their back!
THANK YOU, BROOKWOOD PTO, FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Monday- Join the Tribe: Wear your Brookwood Gear to show your school spirit!
Tuesday - Supplies to Survive: Bring a small school supply item to donate to a staff member.
Wednesday- Immunity Idol: Surprise a staff member with a random act of kindness!
Thursday- Island Energy: Bring a staff member a small snack or drink to help them outlast the day.
Friday- Final Tribal Council: Write a thank you note (or several!) to a staff member.
Outwit. Outplay. Out-Appreciate!
Our staff works tirelessly every day - let's show them that the Brookwood tribe as their back!
THANK YOU, BROOKWOOD PTO, FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Here is the May Mustang Minute! Make sure to click on the grade levels to view grade level newsletters! BMS & BES calendar links are also linked and available to view via a QR code. Every month is filled with a lot of individual activities at both buildings that we cannot list out on the Mustang Minute, so please check them out via the school calendars! Enjoy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12p2CrlfzVtsJR8FQESPPZ0LEbAOZQoq3/view?usp=sharing
May 1, 2026, is School Lunch Hero Day, a meaningful occasion to celebrate the contributions of school nutrition professionals. These dedicated individuals have an essential role in our school communities, ensuring that students receive nourishing and healthy meals each day. Their commitment not only supports the physical well-being of our children but also fuels their ability to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom.
Thank you to Lake Geneva Food Service for being our service provider!
Thank you to Lake Geneva Food Service for being our service provider!
This week we celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each and every day. 🚌
Our bus drivers do so much more than get kids from point A to point B—they are often the first friendly face in the morning and the last at the end of the school day. Their dedication, patience, and commitment to safety do not go unnoticed.
We are truly grateful for the care they show our students and the important role they play in our school community. Thank you for going the extra mile to ensure our kids arrive to and from school safely! 💛
It was such a fun afternoon as our elementary students came up to the middle school to view the musical!
Don’t miss Belle, Gaston, Lefou, and all the enchanted friends as they bring Beauty and the Beast Jr. to life!
Tonight at 7 PM
Brookwood Middle School
Join us for a night of music, laughter, and a story that never goes out of style.
BMS Entrepreneurs will showcase their third and final popcorn mix for tonight’s Beauty and the Beast: The Maurice Mix. Licorice represents how he twists and creates things as an inventor. The peanuts and Reese's represent his zaniness. Supplies are limited. Get yours at tonight’s show for $2.50.
Don’t miss Belle, Gaston, Lefou, and all the enchanted friends as they bring Beauty and the Beast Jr. to life!
Tonight at 7 PM
Brookwood Middle School
Join us for a night of music, laughter, and a story that never goes out of style.
BMS Entrepreneurs will showcase their third and final popcorn mix for tonight’s Beauty and the Beast: The Maurice Mix. Licorice represents how he twists and creates things as an inventor. The peanuts and Reese's represent his zaniness. Supplies are limited. Get yours at tonight’s show for $2.50.
Opening night is here!!
After weeks of rehearsal, the curtain rises tonight on Beauty and the Beast Jr. Join Belle, the Beast, Lumière, Cogsworth, and the entire enchanted castle as this classic story comes to life on stage.
Tonight at 7 PM
Brookwood Middle School
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Be Our Guest for an unforgettable evening.
BMS Entrepreneurship class has created popcorn mixes inspired by the characters in Beauty and the Beast. The Beast is represented by the heartiness of pretzels, his primal nature by a Slim Jim, and with Sour Patch Kids showing he is sour and sweet. Supplies are limited; purchase yours for $2.50 at the show this week.
After weeks of rehearsal, the curtain rises tonight on Beauty and the Beast Jr. Join Belle, the Beast, Lumière, Cogsworth, and the entire enchanted castle as this classic story comes to life on stage.
Tonight at 7 PM
Brookwood Middle School
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Be Our Guest for an unforgettable evening.
BMS Entrepreneurship class has created popcorn mixes inspired by the characters in Beauty and the Beast. The Beast is represented by the heartiness of pretzels, his primal nature by a Slim Jim, and with Sour Patch Kids showing he is sour and sweet. Supplies are limited; purchase yours for $2.50 at the show this week.
Our 4K outreach trip to Seno Conservancy was a wonderful hands-on learning experience filled with discovery, creativity, and connection to nature. Students explored the outdoors using their senses—observing sights, listening to sounds, touching natural textures, smelling plants and flowers.
Throughout the event, children participated in engaging activities including worm art, flower and plant art, and a five senses scavenger hunt that encouraged curiosity and exploration. These experiences helped bring classroom learning to life while fostering an appreciation for the natural world.
The trip was filled with excitement and meaningful outdoor learning. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide our students with experiences that inspire wonder, encourage exploration, and build lasting connections with nature and families.
Throughout the event, children participated in engaging activities including worm art, flower and plant art, and a five senses scavenger hunt that encouraged curiosity and exploration. These experiences helped bring classroom learning to life while fostering an appreciation for the natural world.
The trip was filled with excitement and meaningful outdoor learning. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide our students with experiences that inspire wonder, encourage exploration, and build lasting connections with nature and families.
“Be Our Guest” is more than a song, it’s an invitation.
Lumière is ready to light the way, Cogsworth is keeping everything on schedule, and Mrs. Potts and Chip are preparing for a night full of charm, laughter, and heart.
Don’t miss Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Brookwood Middle School.
Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7 PM
Saturday, May 2nd Tea Party at 1pm & Performance at 2 PM
Don't forget to join us for a “Meet and Greet” with Princess Belle and all her enchanted friends on May 2nd, beginning at 1 PM. This event costs $5.00, and food will be included! RSVP by April 27th by emailing tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us you don’t want to miss out on this spectacular event!
Lumière is ready to light the way, Cogsworth is keeping everything on schedule, and Mrs. Potts and Chip are preparing for a night full of charm, laughter, and heart.
Don’t miss Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Brookwood Middle School.
Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7 PM
Saturday, May 2nd Tea Party at 1pm & Performance at 2 PM
Don't forget to join us for a “Meet and Greet” with Princess Belle and all her enchanted friends on May 2nd, beginning at 1 PM. This event costs $5.00, and food will be included! RSVP by April 27th by emailing tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us you don’t want to miss out on this spectacular event!
The first graders have been busy exploring the wonderful world of plants! Throughout this unit, students researched the important parts of plants, their basic needs, life cycles, and the different habitats where they grow. They also dove deep into their research to find the most interesting “WOW” facts to share with classmates. Way to work hard, Mustangs!
