BES Kindness Squad is very excited about their last service project of the year! They have set their minds to preparing and running a donation drive for the Lakeland Animal Shelter. Kindness Squad needs the help of our Brookwood families, friends and the community to make their donation drive a success. Here is a video they have helped to prepare to get the word out about Lakeland Animal Shelter and their donation drive that runs from May 15 - May 29th! Following the donation drive, they will be hand delivering the donations to the shelter and providing some hands-on service work while at the shelter.
Check out their video here: https://youtu.be/1bIA9_3-hLA
Questions: April.Fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us or Kristina.Nast@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Our staff includes our amazing bus drivers too!! We are so glad they were able to wear their bus driver appreciation shirts we got them and showcase them as a team for staff appreciation week. Our Brookwood Family is THE best!!!
Thank you ALL for your continued support in our schools. We are so thankful for all of the outpouring of support and love our staff received this week during staff appreciation week. We hands down have THE best staff around and we appreciate their work and dedication to all things Brookwood everyday!!
If a picture says a thousand words, just check this out!!
Our spring forest outing last week offered a variety of activities for all ages. Students across the district spent some time in our school forest. Groups spent time doing various activities such as removing an invasive species to save the forest, use binocular-hand lenses-viewers to observe off trail, collect and make bookmarks & bracelets, scavenger hunts, and see the
community garden.
For some groups, another part of the day was spent doing eco-art projects, playing predator-prey tag, and beginning their units on children's mental health. It was a day packed full
of exploration, observation, learning and creativity!
4K friends and families will enjoy an evening of olympic sized fun. Students will compete in nursery rhyme themed events. There is no graduation ceremony for 4k students. 4k students must be with an adult (this is not a drop off event). Last day of regular 4k programming is June 4th. There is no school for students in 4k on 6/5.
This morning, the 3rd grade Kindness Squad (with the help of their families) put on an amazing breakfast for the BES teachers! There was everything from biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, yogurt with granola, waffle bar, beautiful fruit, yummy pastries, and desserts. The students were beyond excited to be able to serve the teachers breakfast. We are so proud of their dedication to kindness and serving others.
Summer EBT Benefits Information from our food service providers. If you have questions, please contact Jaclyn Sanders at jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us
The schools were a sea of green today as staff and students showed support for Children's Mental Health Awareness. K-3 students have learned what mental health is, how to practice self care, managing big emotions and understanding that it's okay to ask for help when their mind doesn't feel healthy and happy.
Flashback to when our 4th graders had a ball bowling!!
Did you know there is a FREE KIDS BOWL FREE all summer long bowling program? We've had many families tell us about this program ---- and it's the perfect outing on rainy summer days....
Check out the program and what local bowling alleys are a part of it and sign your child(ren) up for it today!!
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Yearbook update!! ORDER NOW!
Yearbooks can be pre-ordered in the front office at both schools. Please contact the front office of the school your child attends to pre-order. Yearbooks are $25.
Questions: Mrs. Nast - Kristina.Nast@gcj2.k12.wi.us
4K students and a responsible adult will enjoy honey themed snacks, check out real beekeeping equipment, and make a bee house and a bee themed craft on 5/29. There is no regular 4K programming this day.
Questions: contact your child's homeroom teacher
GCJ2 No School: May 27
Happy Staff Appreciation Week to the best staff around: Thank you to our amazing staff for their hard work and dedication to all things Brookwood!!!
Friendly Reminder:
We are excited to once again offer our school supply program, Brookwood Bundles. The teachers have thoughtfully prepared a school supply list for the 2024-2025 school year, and we are pleased to offer an opportunity to purchase these supplies right here from your school!
Forms for this program have been given to students to bring home. If you are in need of another copy, please contact your child’s front office to get another set.
The grade level supplies will be gathered into convenient and hassle-free bundles. They will include all of the supplies needed for the school year and will be ready and waiting for your child in their classroom on Open House Night in August. There is no need to brave the busy stores and worry if you’ll find all of the items on the list. Our team will take care of all the details so that you may enjoy your precious summer days!
The end of the school year is fast approaching and schedules are filling up quickly. Please take a moment out of your busy schedule to consider this opportunity. Each bundle purchased will help support our Families in Need school supply program. Thank you for your support!
*If you are in need of assistance for your child’s Brookwood Bundle, here is more information in regards to support:
https://tinyurl.com/63pdaec4
It's not too late to order your yearbook!!
This yearbook spans both schools in one book to make everlasting memories!!
Head to www.yearbookforever.com and look for our school's information to get your child their yearbook before time runs out!
In guidance class, 4K students have been learning about different careers. They recently explored what a construction worker does, the tools they use and even got to create their own house or building!! Way to work hard, Mustangs!
Sorry for the delay, Mustangs. Happy May!!!
Enjoy this month's Mustang Minute: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PUhTGlLcsg9GOM0OFF7eXvCq8pCD48K/view?usp=sharing
Make sure to click the grade level tabs to view classroom newsletters and the other various links on the newsletter to stay up to date on all things Brookwood.
The community garden prep work is moving along!!
But we need YOUR help!!
Sign up on this form for this great community opportunity located at BMS! Signing up for a week entitles you to a summer of harvesting whatever is ready to be picked and what you can use for your table. https://shorturl.at/afFJ0
We will be holding an informational meeting on May 14th at 5 to discuss what has already been planned and planted as well as what needs to be planted.
Contact: MaryEllen.Kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
DPI, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, announced six Wisconsin educators named as finalists for a national award distinguishing science and mathematics teachers for their achievement in teaching these subjects, and Genoa City Joint 2 is proud that MaryEllen Kanthack has been recognized in the science category as one of the six! The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is considered the U.S. Government’s highest honor for science and math teachers. Kanthack teaches sixth grade at BMS and credits her students, community and colleagues for her inspiration and the success of her work. Her submission was based on research regarding how scientific argumentation in the classroom builds collaborative work and raises achievement in understanding science concepts, along with examples of many things she has accomplished for Brookwood, the state, and nationally. Congratulations, Mrs. Kanthack! Way to make us #MustangProud!!
