The power of YET!
In guidance class, our kindergarten friends have been learning that just because we can’t do something yet doesn’t mean we won’t be able to someday!
Throughout their growth mindset unit, students sang songs, read stories, and shared things they are already good at and things they are still working on. They learned that making mistakes, practicing, and not giving up are all part of learning. The best part? They wrapped up the unit by making their very own YET headbands!
We may not be able to do it YET, but with practice, patience, and perseverance, we’re getting there! And now we have the headbands to prove it!
Keep growing, keep trying, and remember the importance of YET!
In guidance class, our kindergarten friends have been learning that just because we can’t do something yet doesn’t mean we won’t be able to someday!
Throughout their growth mindset unit, students sang songs, read stories, and shared things they are already good at and things they are still working on. They learned that making mistakes, practicing, and not giving up are all part of learning. The best part? They wrapped up the unit by making their very own YET headbands!
We may not be able to do it YET, but with practice, patience, and perseverance, we’re getting there! And now we have the headbands to prove it!
Keep growing, keep trying, and remember the importance of YET!
In 2nd grade guidance class, students have been learning about how we can fill our own buckets and the buckets of others with kind words and actions. We also talked about how hurtful words, unkind choices, and even negative self-talk can put holes in our and others buckets.
To bring this lesson to life, we used real buckets and water for a hands-on activity! Students watched what happened when we put holes in a bucket and then tried to cover them with tape (just like saying “I’m sorry” after hurting someone). Even with the tape, the water continued to slowly leak out. It was a powerful way for students to see that while apologies are important, our hurtful words and actions can leave a lasting impact. Rebuilding trust takes time, and our actions need to show that we mean our apologies.
As we focus on bullying prevention, this was a great reminder that our words and actions matter! We all have the power to fill someone’s bucket, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s keep filling each other's buckets, Mustangs!
To bring this lesson to life, we used real buckets and water for a hands-on activity! Students watched what happened when we put holes in a bucket and then tried to cover them with tape (just like saying “I’m sorry” after hurting someone). Even with the tape, the water continued to slowly leak out. It was a powerful way for students to see that while apologies are important, our hurtful words and actions can leave a lasting impact. Rebuilding trust takes time, and our actions need to show that we mean our apologies.
As we focus on bullying prevention, this was a great reminder that our words and actions matter! We all have the power to fill someone’s bucket, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s keep filling each other's buckets, Mustangs!
BES Mustang Morning Show
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4rZmiKzVI
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4rZmiKzVI
Thank you to the Bloomfield Genoa City Fire & Rescue for spending some time with our elementary students this week for Fire Prevention Week!!! We are SO thankful for our community partnerships! Find more pictures and videos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DniyB99sAZsvNm_27BjO7mixkW5RYhbu?usp=sharing
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rl0uIwA_iFY0uyTuDG0K-OqCVizVzSO1/view?usp=sharing
More information about Fall Fest! See you there!
Genoa City School District Fall Fest: Annual fundraiser for school programming
October 24th 12:00-3:00 $5.00 Admission
Everything is included with admission except raffle tickets for raffle baskets.
-Costume parade (lineup begins at 12:00)
-Trunk or Treat
(Opens at 12:30 - closes when candy is gone)
-Raffles: $1 per ticket
-Great prizes for costumes & trunks
-Hay rides
-Spooky performances
-Cookie decorating
-Games
-Creativity Station
-Photo Booth
-Special Lunch
-*Chili Cook-Off
*Contact tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us for any questions
Genoa City School District Fall Fest: Annual fundraiser for school programming
October 24th 12:00-3:00 $5.00 Admission
Everything is included with admission except raffle tickets for raffle baskets.
-Costume parade (lineup begins at 12:00)
-Trunk or Treat
(Opens at 12:30 - closes when candy is gone)
-Raffles: $1 per ticket
-Great prizes for costumes & trunks
-Hay rides
-Spooky performances
-Cookie decorating
-Games
-Creativity Station
-Photo Booth
-Special Lunch
-*Chili Cook-Off
*Contact tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us for any questions
Congratulations to all of our BES Be Brookwood September winners! 🎉
Each month, BES celebrates students and classrooms who go above and beyond to show what it means to Be Brookwood! Our staff members nominate students by giving out brookwood tickets when they see them demonstrating one of our core expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible.
Each classroom has one student selected as a Be Brookwood Winner of the Month, and one classroom is also recognized as our Be Brookwood Class of the Month! Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school and the Class of the Month gets to keep the Mustang trophy and banner for the month!
We are so proud of these students and this class for making Brookwood a kinder, safer, and more responsible place to learn and grow. Keep showing us what it means to Be Brookwood!
Each month, BES celebrates students and classrooms who go above and beyond to show what it means to Be Brookwood! Our staff members nominate students by giving out brookwood tickets when they see them demonstrating one of our core expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible.
Each classroom has one student selected as a Be Brookwood Winner of the Month, and one classroom is also recognized as our Be Brookwood Class of the Month! Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school and the Class of the Month gets to keep the Mustang trophy and banner for the month!
We are so proud of these students and this class for making Brookwood a kinder, safer, and more responsible place to learn and grow. Keep showing us what it means to Be Brookwood!
Unity Day - GCJ2 Wear Orange - October 21
October is Bullying Prevention Month. On October 21st, we wear orange to show our united front against bullying. It’s a day to intentionally reinforce kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.
October is Bullying Prevention Month. On October 21st, we wear orange to show our united front against bullying. It’s a day to intentionally reinforce kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.
GCJ2 Scholastic Book Fair! October 22nd-November 4th
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BOTH of our schools! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, best selling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our schools. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Week. Ever!
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available for preorder: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conferences times for both buildings.
Links available starting Oct 22nd:
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Questions? Contact: Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BOTH of our schools! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, best selling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our schools. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Week. Ever!
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available for preorder: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conferences times for both buildings.
Links available starting Oct 22nd:
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Questions? Contact: Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Earlier this week, we posted about some amazing work our Kindergarteners are doing... here are some more pictures! Enjoy!
To wrap up their unit on two-dimensional shapes, Mrs. Deephouse’s class and Miss Flood’s kindergarten classes were busy creating!
The chefs in Mrs. Deephouse’s class cooked up some delicious shape pizzas, while the illustrators in Miss Flood’s class created their own Shape Worlds using the shapes they learned about during their first math unit.
What a fun and creative way to show off their learning!
To wrap up their unit on two-dimensional shapes, Mrs. Deephouse’s class and Miss Flood’s kindergarten classes were busy creating!
The chefs in Mrs. Deephouse’s class cooked up some delicious shape pizzas, while the illustrators in Miss Flood’s class created their own Shape Worlds using the shapes they learned about during their first math unit.
What a fun and creative way to show off their learning!
P.E. Family Day - Oct. 20 & 21
Join Us for Family Gym Days with Mr. Gonzalez! 👟🏀
Calling all families! You're invited to step onto the gymnasium floor and join your child for some fun active time with Mr. Gonzalez on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st!
Don't worry—none of you will have to run the pacer test, complete any pull-ups, or square dance! But you might need to sweat just a little bit as you play, laugh, and move alongside your student.
Grab your sneakers, bring your energy, and come see what gym class is all about!
*See flier for more details*
Join Us for Family Gym Days with Mr. Gonzalez! 👟🏀
Calling all families! You're invited to step onto the gymnasium floor and join your child for some fun active time with Mr. Gonzalez on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st!
Don't worry—none of you will have to run the pacer test, complete any pull-ups, or square dance! But you might need to sweat just a little bit as you play, laugh, and move alongside your student.
Grab your sneakers, bring your energy, and come see what gym class is all about!
*See flier for more details*
Brookwood Schools Homecoming Week
Mon, Oct. 12: Western Day: Wear your country western gear, plaid shirts, boots, and hats
Tues, Oct. 13: Neon Day: Wear neon or bright colors
Wed, Oct. 14: Color Day: Playgroup- purple, 4K- orange, 5K- red, 1st- yellow, 2nd- blue, 3rd- green, 4th- purple, 5th- blue, 6th- orange, 7th- pink, & 8th- black
Thurs, Oct. 15: Animal Print or Pajama Day: Wear wild animal print or comfortable sleepwear
Fri, Oct. 16: Mustang Day: Wear Mustang gear
**Community Parade: Friday, Oct. 16 at 4:45 pm - downtown Lake Geneva
** Football Game: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 pm
Mon, Oct. 12: Western Day: Wear your country western gear, plaid shirts, boots, and hats
Tues, Oct. 13: Neon Day: Wear neon or bright colors
Wed, Oct. 14: Color Day: Playgroup- purple, 4K- orange, 5K- red, 1st- yellow, 2nd- blue, 3rd- green, 4th- purple, 5th- blue, 6th- orange, 7th- pink, & 8th- black
Thurs, Oct. 15: Animal Print or Pajama Day: Wear wild animal print or comfortable sleepwear
Fri, Oct. 16: Mustang Day: Wear Mustang gear
**Community Parade: Friday, Oct. 16 at 4:45 pm - downtown Lake Geneva
** Football Game: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 pm
To wrap up their unit on two-dimensional shapes, Mrs. Deephouse’s class and Miss Flood’s kindergarten classes were busy creating!
The chefs in Mrs. Deephouse’s class cooked up some delicious shape pizzas, while the illustrators in Miss Flood’s class created their own Shape Worlds using the shapes they learned about during their first math unit.
What a fun and creative way to show off their learning!
YEARBOOKS! Reserve your yearbook now! Order online at: yearbookforever.com
New this year: ALL orders are due by January 15th
Questions? Contact: kim.garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us
New this year: ALL orders are due by January 15th
Questions? Contact: kim.garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BES Mustang Morning Show
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1EKDy7ioZQ
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1EKDy7ioZQ
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfDKKs6Kxh5O2N7ygX27nHMIyaS_ZsBg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfDKKs6Kxh5O2N7ygX27nHMIyaS_ZsBg/view?usp=sharing
BES Special Visit: Bloomfield Genoa City Fire & Rescue! 🚒✨
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, October 7th, our local heroes from the Bloomfield Genoa City Fire & Rescue team will be visiting our school! Students will get an exciting, hands-on look at fire safety, learn about emergency response, and even get a close-up view of the fire trucks and equipment. It’s going to be an engaging and educational day as our students discover what it takes to keep our community safe. This event is always a hit with our students, so be sure to ask them that evening what they got to learn and see.
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, October 7th, our local heroes from the Bloomfield Genoa City Fire & Rescue team will be visiting our school! Students will get an exciting, hands-on look at fire safety, learn about emergency response, and even get a close-up view of the fire trucks and equipment. It’s going to be an engaging and educational day as our students discover what it takes to keep our community safe. This event is always a hit with our students, so be sure to ask them that evening what they got to learn and see.
Thanks from Mr. Ringsby! Some BES students come early in the morning to help us get ready for the day. 1 of our 5K students helped Mr. Erickson put up our new flag; the previous one had gotten a little worn. Later this student's younger sister was 1 of the students who got to say the Pledge of Allegiance during morning announcements!
BES Tuesday/Thursday Adventure Club: Coloring Club (FULL), Running Club (still taking runners), & Disney Adventure Club (FULL) *end date listed for event* classes run from 3:30pm-4:15pm at BES
Welcome to the Brookwood Elementary After School Adventure Club! We believe that students who stay active and connected through extracurricular activities are more successful socially, emotionally, and academically. To support the whole child, we are excited to offer these after-school opportunities twice a year.
Dates: Sept 24, 29; Oct 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22; Nov 3, 5
*No club the week of Oct 26-29 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Welcome to the Brookwood Elementary After School Adventure Club! We believe that students who stay active and connected through extracurricular activities are more successful socially, emotionally, and academically. To support the whole child, we are excited to offer these after-school opportunities twice a year.
Dates: Sept 24, 29; Oct 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22; Nov 3, 5
*No club the week of Oct 26-29 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
BES Monday/Wednesday Adventure Club: Games & Puzzles // Pony Bead Keychain (Both Classes FULL) *end date listed for event* classes run from 3:30pm-4:15pm at BES
Welcome to the Brookwood Elementary After School Adventure Club! We believe that students who stay active and connected through extracurricular activities are more successful socially, emotionally, and academically. To support the whole child, we are excited to offer these after-school opportunities twice a year.
Dates: Sept 23, 30; Oct 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21; Nov 2, 4
*No club the week of Oct 26-29 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Welcome to the Brookwood Elementary After School Adventure Club! We believe that students who stay active and connected through extracurricular activities are more successful socially, emotionally, and academically. To support the whole child, we are excited to offer these after-school opportunities twice a year.
Dates: Sept 23, 30; Oct 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21; Nov 2, 4
*No club the week of Oct 26-29 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
