4K Messy Science: 4K Outreach // Jan 28 from 12:30pm-2:30pm at BES // There is no regular 4K programming this day // For more information, please contact your child's 4K teacher
Brookwood Elementary School, Kids Heart Challenge is Coming – Be the First to Sign Up Today! 💞
We are excited to help create a community of lifesavers and are asking you to join us. This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.
1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by checking out the website. All links are listed below.
2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.
**BONUS INCENTIVES:**
EVERY student who completes Finn's Mission before our _Kickoff Assembly on Friday January 30th_**,** will be recognized and receive a prize!
If you raise $250 you get to pie a staff member!
If you raise $100, you’ll be entered to win a Warmie!
Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!
Thank you,
Mr. Diedrich
APPLE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aha-schools/id548389448
ANDROID APP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aha\_jump.android.communicator&hl=en&pli=1
WEBSITE: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr\_id=12398&pg=company&company\_id=528972
We are excited to help create a community of lifesavers and are asking you to join us. This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.
1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by checking out the website. All links are listed below.
2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.
**BONUS INCENTIVES:**
EVERY student who completes Finn's Mission before our _Kickoff Assembly on Friday January 30th_**,** will be recognized and receive a prize!
If you raise $250 you get to pie a staff member!
If you raise $100, you’ll be entered to win a Warmie!
Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!
Thank you,
Mr. Diedrich
APPLE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aha-schools/id548389448
ANDROID APP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aha\_jump.android.communicator&hl=en&pli=1
WEBSITE: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr\_id=12398&pg=company&company\_id=528972
Your child's Spring picture day at Brookwood will be: February 3rd
Please use the link below to pre-order your portrait:
BMS LINK: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/BrookwoodMiddleSpring2026
BES LINK: https://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=317379
Online Picture Ordering will close at 8am on picture day. If you do not Pre-Order pictures, No Individual Picture will be taken of your child.
If you are having issues with the link, copy and paste this into your browser:
BMS Link:
https://AccessMyEvent.com/SG3756
BES Link:
https://AccessMyEvent.com/JWNCN3
Please use the link below to pre-order your portrait:
BMS LINK: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/BrookwoodMiddleSpring2026
BES LINK: https://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=317379
Online Picture Ordering will close at 8am on picture day. If you do not Pre-Order pictures, No Individual Picture will be taken of your child.
If you are having issues with the link, copy and paste this into your browser:
BMS Link:
https://AccessMyEvent.com/SG3756
BES Link:
https://AccessMyEvent.com/JWNCN3
Due to the extreme cold, Brookwood Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. That includes all after-school activities as well as wrap-around care. Stay safe!
Lots of new artwork being displayed at BES!
BES Silly Sock Day! January 23 - Wear your silliest socks and have some fun!
Thank you to all those who came out to Family Skate Night!! We had a blast, and we hope you did too!
First grade students wrapped up their Endangered Animals unit! Over the past two months, students researched an animal of their choosing and explored one research question each week. By reading grade-level texts about their animal, they learned how to gather information and respond to questions. Topics included physical characteristics, behaviors, eating habits, life cycles, classification, and habitat.
Students compiled their writing into a book and created an illustration to showcase their animal’s physical characteristics. To celebrate the completion of the unit, students invited their families to participate in a gallery walk to view their work. Our first graders have truly become experts on their animals!
Students compiled their writing into a book and created an illustration to showcase their animal’s physical characteristics. To celebrate the completion of the unit, students invited their families to participate in a gallery walk to view their work. Our first graders have truly become experts on their animals!
What you’re seeing in this video:
Explicit, universal, developmentally appropriate letter formation using the Fundations approach. Strong foundational skills start at Brookwood! Ask your child about the sky line, plane line and worm line letters!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FFotYx2OsiI
Follow our Brookwood Parent University Committee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThk7C3Dw/
Explicit, universal, developmentally appropriate letter formation using the Fundations approach. Strong foundational skills start at Brookwood! Ask your child about the sky line, plane line and worm line letters!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FFotYx2OsiI
Follow our Brookwood Parent University Committee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThk7C3Dw/
Attention families, we are planning for this upcoming summer school and we want your opinion! Please help us guide what offerings and times you would like to see. This short survey will help our team greatly."
https://forms.gle/E5H1ZBrF3crRiRHb7
https://forms.gle/E5H1ZBrF3crRiRHb7
Brookwood Families,
please see the following letter from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding the after-school care program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18IIyPOyQc0Oo74UQrSdSj3GVHK8njrLa/view?usp=sharing
please see the following letter from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding the after-school care program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18IIyPOyQc0Oo74UQrSdSj3GVHK8njrLa/view?usp=sharing
Thankful for two days with the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs for supporting our elementary and middle school during this time of profound loss. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national, human-care ministry whose specially trained Golden Retrievers and dedicated handlers serve communities during times of crisis, loss, and stress.
The comfort dogs and their dedicated handlers joined us on very short notice, offering a calm, compassionate presence to students and staff as we navigated grief together. Their gentle interactions provided moments of peace, reassurance, and connection—often when words were difficult to find. For many in our community, these small moments of comfort made a meaningful difference.
We are deeply grateful and thankful for their willingness to walk alongside our school community and provide support with such care and kindness. Their presence left a lasting impact on our students and staff, and we will always be appreciative of the comfort they brought during this difficult time. Truly, these small moments of comfort and care made a significant difference for us.
Thank you....thank you.....thank you!!
2nd Grade Nonfiction Bug Student Showcase on Jan 23 at 2:45
Please join us for a fun afternoon of signing and viewing our research projects on bugs and nonfiction reading. For more information, please contact your child's 2nd grade teacher.
Please join us for a fun afternoon of signing and viewing our research projects on bugs and nonfiction reading. For more information, please contact your child's 2nd grade teacher.
Please see the following notice from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding Mr. Braden’s Service Information and Obituary Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qNBqsvbTU0VV2jhJtcU2GlMZJQPYLwmk/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qNBqsvbTU0VV2jhJtcU2GlMZJQPYLwmk/view?usp=sharing
The Brookwood school community would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ministry for supporting our elementary and middle school during this time of profound loss. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national, human-care ministry whose specially trained Golden Retrievers and dedicated handlers serve communities during times of crisis, loss, and stress.
The comfort dogs and their dedicated handlers joined us on very short notice, offering a calm, compassionate presence to students and staff as we navigated grief together. Their gentle interactions provided moments of peace, reassurance, and connection—often when words were difficult to find. For many in our community, these small moments of comfort made a meaningful difference.
We are deeply grateful and thankful for their willingness to walk alongside our school community and provide support with such care and kindness. Their presence left a lasting impact on our students and staff, and we will always be appreciative of the comfort they brought during this difficult time. Truly, these small moments of comfort and care made a significant difference for us.
Thank you....thank you.....thank you!!
The comfort dogs and their dedicated handlers joined us on very short notice, offering a calm, compassionate presence to students and staff as we navigated grief together. Their gentle interactions provided moments of peace, reassurance, and connection—often when words were difficult to find. For many in our community, these small moments of comfort made a meaningful difference.
We are deeply grateful and thankful for their willingness to walk alongside our school community and provide support with such care and kindness. Their presence left a lasting impact on our students and staff, and we will always be appreciative of the comfort they brought during this difficult time. Truly, these small moments of comfort and care made a significant difference for us.
Thank you....thank you.....thank you!!
Please see the following message from our Interim Superintendent, Paul Weber:
It is with great sadness that the Genoa City Joint 2 School District shares the news of the passing of Brookwood Elementary Principal, Luke Braden, who passed away Saturday evening, surrounded by his family.
Luke was a dedicated educational leader who cared deeply for the students, staff, and families of the Brookwood community. His presence in our schools and his impact on our district will be felt for many years to come.
In partnership with the Badger School District, we have put in place supports for students and staff during this difficult time. Counselors, school psychologists, and crisis support personnel will be available at both buildings in the days ahead.
Details regarding services and memorial arrangements will be shared with the community once they are finalized and with the family’s permission. The District will also communicate any necessary administrative transitions to ensure continuity of leadership at the elementary school.
We extend our deepest condolences to Luke’s family, friends, colleagues, and to the many students and families whose lives he touched.
The Brookwood community is strong, and we will support one another as we navigate this loss together.
Sincerely,
Paul Weber
Superintendent
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLfC7fAaN4uxqcyBR0wB-qd1NB3GAspF/view?usp=sharing
It is with great sadness that the Genoa City Joint 2 School District shares the news of the passing of Brookwood Elementary Principal, Luke Braden, who passed away Saturday evening, surrounded by his family.
Luke was a dedicated educational leader who cared deeply for the students, staff, and families of the Brookwood community. His presence in our schools and his impact on our district will be felt for many years to come.
In partnership with the Badger School District, we have put in place supports for students and staff during this difficult time. Counselors, school psychologists, and crisis support personnel will be available at both buildings in the days ahead.
Details regarding services and memorial arrangements will be shared with the community once they are finalized and with the family’s permission. The District will also communicate any necessary administrative transitions to ensure continuity of leadership at the elementary school.
We extend our deepest condolences to Luke’s family, friends, colleagues, and to the many students and families whose lives he touched.
The Brookwood community is strong, and we will support one another as we navigate this loss together.
Sincerely,
Paul Weber
Superintendent
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLfC7fAaN4uxqcyBR0wB-qd1NB3GAspF/view?usp=sharing
Here is the January 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. Enjoy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPZ9FVR4NNxHWQI9xbCvAbMjii0a0XDt/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPZ9FVR4NNxHWQI9xbCvAbMjii0a0XDt/view?usp=sharing
No School - January 19, 2026
Thank you to all those that donated to the food drive the middle school hosted for the Genoa City Food Pantry: Loaves & Fishes. We are also thankful for those that dropped off toys for the holidays as well!!
In December, BES Kindness Squad learned about Meals on Wheels and then worked in partnership with another student community service group to make 150+ holiday cards for those who would be receiving Walworth County Meals on Wheels the week of Christmas. Students created cards and then wrote encouraging messages inside each card they created. Way to go, Kindness Squad!
