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!
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
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!
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!!
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
