Middle School Forensics has started!!
Forensics is competitive speaking and acting where students can perform speeches, stories, or acting pieces individually or with a partner.
Practices will be held after school from 2:30–3:30. Competitions will begin in January.
No experience is needed! Students involved in other sports and activities are welcome to join. Email kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us for further information.
Forensics is competitive speaking and acting where students can perform speeches, stories, or acting pieces individually or with a partner.
Practices will be held after school from 2:30–3:30. Competitions will begin in January.
No experience is needed! Students involved in other sports and activities are welcome to join. Email kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us for further information.
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIq9aQsH8_UhgWLwRO04EfXG1kTzJ9dd/view
BMS 4th-8th Mustang Council - Student Council **last day listed as start date on FB event**
Brookwood's next big thing starts with you! Open to all students in grades 4th-8th
2:35-3:30 at BMS
November 5
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
Contacts:
tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us
denise.ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Brookwood's next big thing starts with you! Open to all students in grades 4th-8th
2:35-3:30 at BMS
November 5
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
Contacts:
tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us
denise.ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us
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
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
Brookwood Schools: Bring your parent to PE!
Come be a part of the fun!
Oct 20 & 21
Parents, we'd love for you to join us in PE class for some active fun, teamwork, and a chance to see what we do!
Middle School Families, find out your child's personal wellness time by contacting Mr. Guth at matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us or by messaging him on your Brookwood app!
Come be a part of the fun!
Oct 20 & 21
Parents, we'd love for you to join us in PE class for some active fun, teamwork, and a chance to see what we do!
Middle School Families, find out your child's personal wellness time by contacting Mr. Guth at matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us or by messaging him on your Brookwood app!
Tuesdays after school from 2:30-3:30
4th-8th Graders
Meet in art room
No art club on Tuesday, November 24th
Last art club date: December 15th
See Mrs. Garrett with questions
4th-8th Graders
Meet in art room
No art club on Tuesday, November 24th
Last art club date: December 15th
See Mrs. Garrett with questions
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
Last week, 7th-grade scientists went into the forest and studied microhabitats! Check out some of the things they found.
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
The state wide Battle of the Books competition is BACK at Brookwood!
Sign-ups are now OPEN for 4th–8th grade students! Battle of the Books is a fun reading competition where teams read a selection of books and then compete online to see who can remember the most and become the ultimate book champions vs other schools throughout the state!
Interested in joining? Contact Mrs. Xiong to be part of a team!
A special THANK YOU to Ms. Hannah from the Genoa City Public Library for helping us kick things off last year and bringing this awesome competition back to Brookwood! Here are some of the students who competed in an internal competition to help grow interest! Thank you to Mrs. Erickson for help help in supporting our 4/5 team last year too!! We’re excited to keep the reading—and the friendly competition—going!
BMS Weekly Communication: Mr. Lubus
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QRORCKQaF6XKHxNBp35FY__befsc5DS6/view
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QRORCKQaF6XKHxNBp35FY__befsc5DS6/view
BMS Brookwood News: https://youtu.be/DzkNxdOYJMQ
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
☕️ Café Day in ELA! 📚
Our 6th-grade ELA students in Mrs. Brockway's class got to celebrate all their hard work with a fun Café Day! Students chose their favorite drinks and treats from their classroom menu, enjoyed some time together, and put their Greek mythology knowledge to the test with a few fun games.
Way to work hard, Mustangs!
Our 6th-grade ELA students in Mrs. Brockway's class got to celebrate all their hard work with a fun Café Day! Students chose their favorite drinks and treats from their classroom menu, enjoyed some time together, and put their Greek mythology knowledge to the test with a few fun games.
Way to work hard, Mustangs!
BMS Pokémon Club! 4th-8th Graders!
Interested in joining? There are still spots available!
Questions? Contact: justin.gunnip@gcj2.k12.wi.us
When: Every Thursday
Time: 2:35-3:25
Location: Mr. Gunnip's Math Room at BMS
Interested in joining? There are still spots available!
Questions? Contact: justin.gunnip@gcj2.k12.wi.us
When: Every Thursday
Time: 2:35-3:25
Location: Mr. Gunnip's Math Room at BMS
BMS Art Club
Grades 4th-8th
Tuesdays after school, starting Tuesday, October 5th
Meet in the BMS art room
See Mrs. Garrett with questions!
Grades 4th-8th
Tuesdays after school, starting Tuesday, October 5th
Meet in the BMS art room
See Mrs. Garrett with questions!
7th & 8th: Build My Future
Build My Future SE WI is an unforgettable, hands-on experience held each fall that opens the door to the world of skilled construction trades for both high school and middle school students.
This dynamic event is brought to life through a powerful partnership between the Lakeland Builders Association and the Racine Kenosha Builders Association, and it all comes together thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and the high energy and dedication of our passionate exhibitors.
Questions: Contact your child's 7th or 8th grade teachers
Build My Future SE WI is an unforgettable, hands-on experience held each fall that opens the door to the world of skilled construction trades for both high school and middle school students.
This dynamic event is brought to life through a powerful partnership between the Lakeland Builders Association and the Racine Kenosha Builders Association, and it all comes together thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and the high energy and dedication of our passionate exhibitors.
Questions: Contact your child's 7th or 8th grade teachers
6th Grade: Camp Wonderland
October 7th & 8th to Camp
October 9th ONLY 6th - No School
Questions: Contact 6th Grade Teacher
October 7th & 8th to Camp
October 9th ONLY 6th - No School
Questions: Contact 6th Grade Teacher
Students had the day off today, but our staff was hard at work learning together! 📚
We dug deeper into how to use classroom evidence and student work to understand what students need, give useful feedback, and adjust instruction. We also explored positive psychology and practical ways to support well-being and connection at school.
Members of our own staff members led an important conversation about the danger of labels and how we can better see and support each student as an individual.
Days like today give our team time to reflect, share ideas, and bring new strategies back to our classrooms. We’re looking forward to seeing our students again tomorrow! 💙
