Thank you to all the students and staff who dressed up for Unity Day this week! Standing together against bullying and choosing kindness, inclusion, and respect....by wearing orange, we show that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and we can all make a difference by being a buddy, standing up for others, and spreading kindness.
about 2 hours ago, Helen Xiong
Students dressed up for Unity Day
Students on Unity Day
Students dressed up for Unity Day
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Wc1Lykf_CKnIx9EkwKQ9hG3aCw1569k/view

Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llXC7PeBs0W02utRKJRW9RxrsISiHyfJ/view
about 3 hours ago, Helen Xiong
GCJ2 Weekly Communication From Mr. Ringsby & Mr. Lubus

Genoa City Schools: Families in Need – Winter Clothing Program

The Genoa City Schools Families in Need Program is here to support families within our school district
who may be struggling to meet the immediate needs of their children. We are again focusing on ensuring
every child has the essential winter clothing they need to stay warm and comfortable.

For Families in Need – Sign Up for Essentials
If your child needs assistance this winter season, you can sign up to receive essential winter-weather
clothing such as pants, shirts, socks, mittens, and winter hats. Our goal is to make sure every child is
prepared for the colder months ahead.
https://forms.gle/WFvShixF48svxMx16

Families & Community Members: Help a Child or Children in Need
You can make a meaningful difference by sponsoring a child or children through our Winter Clothing
Program. Those who can participate will sign up to purchase clothing and essential items to help keep our
students warm, comfortable, and supported throughout the winter.
https://forms.gle/oD23ne5CqiVGCoTk8

Unable to Purchase Items? You Can Still Help!
If you are unable to purchase items for a child, monetary donations are welcome throughout the year.
These contributions allow our team to purchase essential clothing and other necessities for children in
need, both through this winter initiative and throughout the school year. Donations can be dropped off to
either school’s front office or mailed to Genoa City Joint 2 School District // P.O. Box 250 // Genoa City, WI
53128. Checks should be made payable to: Genoa City Joint 2 School District, memo: families in need -
Helen Xiong.

Every donation, no matter the amount or item, makes a difference and helps ensure our students have
the essentials they need to stay warm and feel supported. Thank you for helping us bring warmth,
comfort, and joy to our students and families this holiday season!

For more information, please contact Helen Xiong directly.

Thank you for your continued support for our schools and students,

Helen Xiong
helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Director of Technology & Digital Expansion

about 4 hours ago, Helen Xiong
Genoa City Schools: Families in Need – Winter Clothing Program  The Genoa City Schools Families in Need Program is here to support families within our school district who may be struggling to meet the immediate needs of their children. We are again focusing on ensuring every child has the essential winter clothing they need to stay warm and comfortable.  For Families in Need – Sign Up for Essentials If your child needs assistance this winter season, you can sign up to receive essential winter-weather clothing such as pants, shirts, socks, mittens, and winter hats. Our goal is to make sure every child is prepared for the colder months ahead. https://form s.gle/WFvShixF48svxMx16  Families & Community Members: Help a Child or Children in Need You can make a meaningful difference by sponsoring a child or children through our Winter Clothing Program. Those who can participate will sign up to purchase clothing and essential items to help keep our students warm, comfortable, and supported throughout the winter. https://forms.gle/oD23ne5CqiVGCoTk8  Unable to Purchase Items? You Can Still Help! If you are unable to purchase items for a child, monetary donations are welcome throughout the year. These contributions allow our team to purchase essential clothing and other necessities for children in need, both through this winter initiative and throughout the school year. Donations can be dropped off to either school’s front office or mailed to Genoa City Joint 2 School District // P.O. Box 250 // Genoa City, WI 53128. Checks should be made payable to: Genoa City Joint 2 School District, memo: families in need - Helen Xiong.  Every donation, no matter the amount or item, makes a difference and helps ensure our students have the essentials they need to stay warm and feel supported. Thank you for helping us bring warmth, comfort, and joy to our students and families this holiday season!  For more information, please contact Helen Xiong directly.  Thank you for your continued support for our schools and students,  Helen Xiong helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us Director of Technology & Digital Expansion
A Wonderful Day in Nature at Seno K/RLT Conservancy!

Our 4K students and families enjoyed a wonderful day exploring nature at Seno Conservancy! 🌿🍎 It was a special opportunity to learn, discover, and make memories together while engaging all five senses.

Throughout the day, children pressed apples (and we drank apple cider too), created corn husk dolls, collected seeds, and enjoyed a story hike filled with fun and engaging stories. From discovering treasures in nature to listening, touching, smelling, seeing, and experiencing the world around us, there was so much to explore!

One of the best parts of the day was having our families join us for these hands-on adventures. Learning together, enjoying the outdoors, and connecting with nature made this trip a memorable experience for everyone.

A big thank-you to Seno Conservancy and all the families who joined us for a fun-filled day of learning, laughter, and outdoor exploration! 🍂🌻
about 9 hours ago, Helen Xiong
4k at Seno on log path
4K pressing apples
4k pressing apples
4k students working with apples
4k project
4k enjoying nature
4k pressing apples
4k enjoying nature
4k pressing apples
Who knew learning about bugs could be this fun? 🐛 Our second graders spent the day at the Welty Environmental Center becoming real entomologists!

They read a book about what makes an insect an insect, then learned the parts of an insect through a song. After that, they put insect mouths to the test: a birthday blower became a butterfly's proboscis, a sponge game showed how sponging mouths work, and a piercing-sucking mouth activity had everyone buzzing.

Then they hiked through the woods and found some amazing insects: worms, spiders, and a bald-faced hornet getting ready to hibernate for winter- just a few of the things we spotted! 🐝🌲

We were very proud of our curious scientists!
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
Student holding a bug
Student holding a bug
Students searching in the forest for bugs
Students playing an activity
Students playing an activity
Students playing a game
Students finding bugs in the forest
Students walking in the rain with the forest terrian
Student looking for bugs
2nd graders in the forest
School-wide (BES & BMS) - Sports team dress-up day!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
School-wide (BES & BMS) - Sports team dress-up day! October 23, 2026 Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
We are so #MustangProud of our marching band as they marched in the homecoming parade and performed at the Badger High School homecoming game! It was also really awesome to see so many of our alumni as well and play along with them while representing Brookwood!
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band members at homecoming events
Band member at homecoming events

BES Mustang Morning Show

The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!

Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5upIuZGxaE
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
Mustang Morning Show
First-grade students have been working hard on their first literacy unit all about maps! These young cartographers have been reading books about maps and learning about the important parts of a map, including keys, labels, and symbols. Over the past few weeks, students have created maps of houses, neighborhoods, our school, city, and state. They will wrap up the unit by mapping North America!

Students have had so much fun learning about where they live, the different regions of the United States, how weather can vary from place to place, and so much more. We are proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see their final map books come together!
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
First Graders Showing Their Classroom and Room Maps
First Grade Student Showing Their Map and Writing Piece
First Graders Showing Their USA and City Work
First Graders Showing Their Writing Pieces
First Grade Art Work of them On The Map
First Graders Showing Their USA Maps
First Grade Writing Piece About The USA
First Grade Writing Piece About Their City
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Dan Farrell -- BMS Cleaner --Genoa City Jt. 2 School District.

Please help us welcome Dan Farrell to our Brookwood staff! Dan moved from Kenosha to Pell Lake about a year ago. He's really excited about the community, fishing in Pell Lake, and this new opportunity at Brookwood! He's really enjoying how welcoming the staff is and how fun the kids have been to work with. Dan has 2 adult children, Abby (27) & Zach (25). His youngest just moved out last year, so Dan is officially an empty-nester. When he's not working, Dan enjoys music-some country, but mostly classic rock and metal. He likes watching football and baseball and doesn't follow any one team-he has lots of favorites. In fact, he cheers for both the Bears and Packers, so this next game should be loud! He enjoys the Cubs and has been down to Wrigley Field. He's always surprised to run into someone that he knows while visiting Chicago.

Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Dan!
4 days ago, Helen Xiong
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Dan Farrell -- BMS Cleaner -- Genoa City Joint School District
Homecoming week was a blast! Thank you to all the students who showed their spirit by dressing up!!
4 days ago, Helen Xiong
Pajama Day
Color Wars
Pajama Day Dress Up
Color Wars - Orange
Homecoming Week - Dress Up Day
Pajama Day at BMS
Cowboy Day Dress Up
Homecoming Dress Up Week
Color Wars - Red
Cowboy Day

Brookwood Middle School: We’re hiring! Building Substitute $180 per day. 7:10-2:45pm Report to Brookwood daily. Build your future in teaching. Our last 6 building substitutes have gone on to become full time teachers. Apply on Indeed or WECAN. Questions: Contact Principal Lubus

Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/middle-school-daily-substitute-teacher-64a3e2813b47b445
WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/268641

Brookwood Middle School is looking for a building sub. Come join our amazing team!

*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to the administrator listed on the post or to the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108

The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.

4 days ago, Helen Xiong
Brookwood Middle School: We’re hiring! Building Substitute $180 per day. 7:10-2:45pm Report to Brookwood daily. Build your future in teaching. Our last 6 building substitutes have gone on to become full time teachers. Apply on Indeed or WECAN. Questions: Contact Principal Lubus  Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/middle-school-daily-substitute-teacher-64a3e2813b47b445 WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/268641   Brookwood Middle School is looking for a building sub. Come join our amazing team!

*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to the administrator listed on the post or to the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108  The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.  **Please do not apply through Facebook**
GCJ2 Weekly Communication

Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjzZyjgdqkGIU20Ioi46b6rw2r-Dy4vl/view?usp=sharing


BMS Weekly Communication: Mr. Lubus

Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bb0BD56N5K0Dulc-No5FdwZ-I8t3Ut31/view
7 days ago, Helen Xiong
GCJ2 Weekly Communication From Mr. Ringsby & Mr. Lubus
GCJ2 Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser
November 9th from 5pm-8pm
Culver's in Lake Geneva
15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a scoopie and dinner!
Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
9 days ago, Helen Xiong
GCJ2 Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser November 9th from 5pm-8pm Culver's in Lake Geneva 15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund Grab a scoopie and dinner! Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
BES (4K-3rd) Blacklight Art Show
Come see our amazing student artwork glow!
October 28-29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the BES art room #116
Featuring art inspired by underwater, space, and Halloween
9 days ago, Helen Xiong
BES (4K-3rd) Blacklight Art Show Come see our amazing student artwork glow! October 28-29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the BES art room #116  Featuring art inspired by underwater, space, and halloween
4K Outreach - October 22 at Seno from 10-12
*No regular 4K programming on this day*
For more information, please reach out to your child's 4K teacher.

JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT THINGS IN NATURE THROUGH A VARIETY OF SENSORY EXPERIENCES. THESE EXPLORATORY AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES WILL GET PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY AND GET AN UP-CLOSE LOOK IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR THIS EVENT.
9 days ago, Helen Xiong
4K Outreach - October 22 at Seno from 10-12 *No regular 4K programming on this day* For more information, please reach out to your child's 4K teacher.  JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT THINGS IN NATURE THROUGH A VARIETY OF SENSORY EXPERIENCES. THESE EXPLORATORY AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES WILL GET PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY AND GET AN UP-CLOSE LOOK IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR THIS EVENT.
Third graders had the opportunity last week to go to Badger High School for their Ag Science day. They got to discover how science, agriculture, and technology work together to help us understand where our food comes from and how we care for the world around us. 🌎💚
From exploring plants and animals to learning about farming, food production, and the science behind agriculture, our students are growing their knowledge in some pretty exciting ways! 🌱✨

We love seeing our Mustangs learn, explore, ask questions, and make real-world connections! 💙🤍
10 days ago, Helen Xiong
3rd graders at Ag Day at Badger having a themed snack
3rd graders at Ag Day at Badger learning from FAA
Students looking into tanks at Ag Day at Badger
Students touching a snake
Fish tanks at Ag Day
Students learning from FAA Badger student
Students with FAA learning
Tank at Ag Day with fish
3rd graders learning at Ag Day at Badger from FAA
3rd graders looking into the tanks for Ag Day at Badger
Picture Retake Day for BES & BMS on November 3rd
If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.

BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
10 days ago, Helen Xiong
Picture Retake Day for BES & BMS on November 3rd If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.   BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The 5th and 6th graders will travel to the College of Lake County on Tuesday, October 27, to attend a live musical performance titled Earth to Kenzie. This 45-minute operetta is sung in English. In music class, students will learn about singing/vocal ranges, instruments, storyline, and being a good audience member, among other aspects of the performance.

The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
10 days ago, Helen Xiong
Opera Flier: Earth to Kenzie
Second graders will visit the Welty Environmental Center in Beloit on Thursday, October 15th to build their knowledge about bugs and insects! This hands-on experience will help prepare students for our second reading unit, where we focus on nonfiction reading and explore the fascinating world of bugs. Students will use what they learn on the field trip to strengthen their understanding of informational texts throughout the unit.
11 days ago, Helen Xiong
WELTY Environmental Center