No School: February 20, 2026

GCJ2 Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 19, 2026
BES: 3:45-7:30
BMS: 3:00-7:00
For more information, please contact your child's homeroom or advisory teacher.
February 19, 2026
BES: 3:45-7:30
BMS: 3:00-7:00
For more information, please contact your child's homeroom or advisory teacher.

#BrookwoodFamily #gcj2alumni
Once you are part of the Brookwood Family....you're always a part of the Brookwood Family. We love being able to share what our Mustangs are doing beyond Brookwood and as they continue to Grow into their Greatness.
Our next alumni of greatness that we are excited to share with you about is Alyssa Adams, who is currently a senior at Badger High School.
Badger recently shared the following post:
Badger High School is excited to share some great news and celebrate several talented students! We have recently received news from the Milwaukee Art Museum that we have 4 Gold Key Winners! In past years, we have typically been lucky to have 1 piece selected for this annual show, but this year we have 4 Golden Key award pieces being exhibited at MAM! …
Alyssa Adams: Gold Key, "The Hangout"
…
Each "Gold Key" recognition will be considered for National Awards and scholarships! The "Gold Key" awarded artwork will be on public display. The Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition at The Milwaukee Art Museum from January 31 through March 15, 2025. Additionally, ….Alyssa…will be honored at MAM's Awards Day.
#badgerhs #badgerpride #gobadger #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG
We are so #MustangProud of Alyssa and her accomplishment in being a Gold Key Winner. She also just made the semester 1 honor roll and is also very serious about donating blood to help with the national shortage.
Way to go, Alyssa!! Keep up the great work!!
Being a Brookwood Alumni is an aspect of being a Mustang that will forever bond you to the Brookwood Family. We ask that all of our Brookwood Alumni fill out the following form to be included in special emails during the school year that will include school and community events and special messages for our alumni from the Genoa City Joint 2 School District. We are excited that you are interested in being a part of our Alumni Outreach Program and if you have additional questions about it, please reach out to Helen Xiong at Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/ht4hj2zd
Once you are part of the Brookwood Family....you're always a part of the Brookwood Family. We love being able to share what our Mustangs are doing beyond Brookwood and as they continue to Grow into their Greatness.
Our next alumni of greatness that we are excited to share with you about is Alyssa Adams, who is currently a senior at Badger High School.
Badger recently shared the following post:
Badger High School is excited to share some great news and celebrate several talented students! We have recently received news from the Milwaukee Art Museum that we have 4 Gold Key Winners! In past years, we have typically been lucky to have 1 piece selected for this annual show, but this year we have 4 Golden Key award pieces being exhibited at MAM! …
Alyssa Adams: Gold Key, "The Hangout"
…
Each "Gold Key" recognition will be considered for National Awards and scholarships! The "Gold Key" awarded artwork will be on public display. The Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition at The Milwaukee Art Museum from January 31 through March 15, 2025. Additionally, ….Alyssa…will be honored at MAM's Awards Day.
#badgerhs #badgerpride #gobadger #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG
We are so #MustangProud of Alyssa and her accomplishment in being a Gold Key Winner. She also just made the semester 1 honor roll and is also very serious about donating blood to help with the national shortage.
Way to go, Alyssa!! Keep up the great work!!
Being a Brookwood Alumni is an aspect of being a Mustang that will forever bond you to the Brookwood Family. We ask that all of our Brookwood Alumni fill out the following form to be included in special emails during the school year that will include school and community events and special messages for our alumni from the Genoa City Joint 2 School District. We are excited that you are interested in being a part of our Alumni Outreach Program and if you have additional questions about it, please reach out to Helen Xiong at Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/ht4hj2zd




The room was full of energy as the second graders gave their bug presentations to wrap up their reading unit. It was great to see them showing off the projects they made and sharing everything they learned. Between the Google Slides presentation, bug models, and the cute bug songs, it was a fun way to celebrate all their hard work and see how much they’ve grown. Thank you to all the families that were able to come and see their presentations!









This past Friday, the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra (LGSO) performed at Brookwood Elementary School for the Kindergarten through fifth graders.
For over 25 years, the LGSO has travelled to schools in Walworth County through a grant with the Walworth County Arts Council. This educational initiative brings live symphonic music to the children. The performance included a mix of music that was new - such as "The Neighborhood", which was composed for this concert by Erin Mays, a symphony member, as well as music they were already familiar with - Moana, and patriotic music. One of the highlights was when the students got to walk through the orchestra as they played their finale, Pirates of the Caribbean. The students were an attentive audience, with many of them singing along to the songs they knew.
For over 25 years, the LGSO has travelled to schools in Walworth County through a grant with the Walworth County Arts Council. This educational initiative brings live symphonic music to the children. The performance included a mix of music that was new - such as "The Neighborhood", which was composed for this concert by Erin Mays, a symphony member, as well as music they were already familiar with - Moana, and patriotic music. One of the highlights was when the students got to walk through the orchestra as they played their finale, Pirates of the Caribbean. The students were an attentive audience, with many of them singing along to the songs they knew.






Our apologies, but the school calendar of upcoming events that was published in the Genoa City News Newspaper this past week was inaccurate. Here is an updated listing of a few upcoming events. Don't forget that all events are listed in each school's Google Calendar.
BES Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gcj2.k12.wi.us_tbolttc9qibekrp6csdj10biqc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
BMS Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gcj2.k12.wi.us_9ri2r7bv2trbkt9v7939r94t18%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago

Our students and staff have been cooking, crafting, and creating—and we’re SOUP-er ready to share it with you! 🥣💛
Join us for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser to support Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on February 25th.
✨ Soup + dessert: $5 (cash only) (Plenty of options)
✨ Handmade items for sale
✨ Dine in or carry out
🕟 4–6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
Want to donate soup, dessert, or water? Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
Let’s come together for a souper cause!
Join us for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser to support Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on February 25th.
✨ Soup + dessert: $5 (cash only) (Plenty of options)
✨ Handmade items for sale
✨ Dine in or carry out
🕟 4–6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
Want to donate soup, dessert, or water? Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
Let’s come together for a souper cause!

Saturday Morning Basketball: Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLZBHbQTAV4JbJpUCt3BR54djel1ZbIw-9Jnlcn-vy3OnRbA/viewform
Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Saturday Morning Basketball is open to our Mustangs in grades K-5th.
Saturday Morning Basketball will meet February 28th, March 7th, and March 21st.
Saturday Morning Basketball will operate with an open-gym format. You may bring your Mini Mustangs to the BMS gymnasium any time between 8am-11am on these Saturdays and stay for a short period of time or the whole morning.
All Saturday Morning Basketball will take place in the BMS gymnasium. Please use the side parking lot (by the playground) and enter through Door 5. Parents are welcome to stay - we will have seating set up - or you can drop and go.
This form is to ensure we have contact information on file for any children who show up. You are not obligated to attend every Saturday.
Please fill out a separate form for each student you are signing up.
If you have any questions, please contact Jess Metcalf (jessica.metcalf@gcj2.k12.wi.us).
Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Saturday Morning Basketball is open to our Mustangs in grades K-5th.
Saturday Morning Basketball will meet February 28th, March 7th, and March 21st.
Saturday Morning Basketball will operate with an open-gym format. You may bring your Mini Mustangs to the BMS gymnasium any time between 8am-11am on these Saturdays and stay for a short period of time or the whole morning.
All Saturday Morning Basketball will take place in the BMS gymnasium. Please use the side parking lot (by the playground) and enter through Door 5. Parents are welcome to stay - we will have seating set up - or you can drop and go.
This form is to ensure we have contact information on file for any children who show up. You are not obligated to attend every Saturday.
Please fill out a separate form for each student you are signing up.
If you have any questions, please contact Jess Metcalf (jessica.metcalf@gcj2.k12.wi.us).

Our third graders are hard at work building their multiplication fluency—and they’re having a blast doing it! Students take fluency tests one number at a time, mastering each set of facts as they go. Every time they pass a number, they earn a colorful gumball to glue onto their very own gumball machine, showing off their progress in a fun and visual way.
The excitement keeps growing as the machines fill up, and there’s a sweet goal at the end: when students pass their times 12, they earn a whole pack of gumballs to chew on and celebrate their success! This hands-on, motivating system is helping students build confidence, speed, and accuracy with their multiplication facts—and they’re so proud of how far they’ve come.
Way to make us #MustangProud, third graders!
The excitement keeps growing as the machines fill up, and there’s a sweet goal at the end: when students pass their times 12, they earn a whole pack of gumballs to chew on and celebrate their success! This hands-on, motivating system is helping students build confidence, speed, and accuracy with their multiplication facts—and they’re so proud of how far they’ve come.
Way to make us #MustangProud, third graders!









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! 💙
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! 💙

1st Grade Field Trip: Rolling into fun at Traxside
February 25
1st-grade students will enjoy a fun and educational field trip featuring an engaging lesson on sound and rhythm, followed by time for roller skating.
For more information, contact your child's 1st grade teacher.
February 25
1st-grade students will enjoy a fun and educational field trip featuring an engaging lesson on sound and rhythm, followed by time for roller skating.
For more information, contact your child's 1st grade teacher.

Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at BES to perform for 5K-5th Grade
Questions: Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Questions: Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us

GCJ2 Kindness Week
Dress Up Days & Themes --- Feb 16-19
BES Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ggpll-VgI0KLFX2yDQdjD5GtfJPl8HD/view?usp=sharing
BMS Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Kr2U1BxiskHtO4WfbgvM_o58wXP_4x1/view?usp=sharing
Dress Up Days & Themes --- Feb 16-19
BES Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ggpll-VgI0KLFX2yDQdjD5GtfJPl8HD/view?usp=sharing
BMS Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Kr2U1BxiskHtO4WfbgvM_o58wXP_4x1/view?usp=sharing

Here is the February 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/1Zum0VkbUqFZQuMvKTL4jALm8RswzrGd_/view?usp=sharing
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/1Zum0VkbUqFZQuMvKTL4jALm8RswzrGd_/view?usp=sharing

We will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Thursday,
February 12. To commemorate this special day, we are inviting
students to dress up like they are 100 years old! Below are a
few ideas to help your child dress the part. For safety, please
wear school appropriate shoes. Thank you! *See flier for more information*
February 12. To commemorate this special day, we are inviting
students to dress up like they are 100 years old! Below are a
few ideas to help your child dress the part. For safety, please
wear school appropriate shoes. Thank you! *See flier for more information*

This past December, the GCJ2 Families in Need Program supported more than 60 children by providing essentials such as shirts, pants, socks, hats, mittens, snow gloves, and laundry supplies, and assistance. This meaningful support would not have been possible without the INCREDIBLE generosity of those who donated financially and those who chose to adopt a child—thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Because of the kindness of our local community, families also received food bags for winter break from Lakeland Community Church, along with Thanksgiving and winter break food bags from Trinity Church -- along with cold-weather items for our Families in Need Program. We are also deeply grateful to The Lost Sock for their thoughtful donation of coupon codes, helping ease the burden for Families in Need who utilize their facility.
Your compassion and generosity make a real difference! Because of YOU, we are able to help these students with a few basic needs to support their daily attendance to school. Thank you for caring for our students and families in such a powerful way!
Because of the kindness of our local community, families also received food bags for winter break from Lakeland Community Church, along with Thanksgiving and winter break food bags from Trinity Church -- along with cold-weather items for our Families in Need Program. We are also deeply grateful to The Lost Sock for their thoughtful donation of coupon codes, helping ease the burden for Families in Need who utilize their facility.
Your compassion and generosity make a real difference! Because of YOU, we are able to help these students with a few basic needs to support their daily attendance to school. Thank you for caring for our students and families in such a powerful way!




Join us for an exciting event celebrating imagination and creativity at the GC Public Library. 4K will show off their artwork and have an opportunity to sign up for their own library cards! There is no regular 4K programming on Feb. 25th. For more information, contact your child's 4k teacher. See you at the GC Public Library on 2/25 from 5-6:30pm

Our 4K students had a blast during our Messy Science event! They explored hands-on activities that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and lots of learning through play. Students experimented with different materials, made predictions, and observed what happened as they mixed, poured, scooped, and created. The room was full of excitement as they practiced using their senses, sharing with friends, and trying new things. Everyone did a great job being safe scientists and helping with clean-up when it was time to finish!










These 2nd graders worked hard during indoor recess! Thanks for sharing with us your masterpiece!!

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

