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
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 on site: 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 conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Each month, BES celebrates students and classrooms who go above and beyond to show what it means to Be Brookwood! Our staff members nominate students by giving out Brookwood tickets when they see them demonstrating one of our core expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible.
Each classroom has one student selected as a Be Brookwood winner of the month. Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school.
We are so proud of these students and this class for making Brookwood a kinder, safer, and more responsible place to learn and grow.
Keep showing us what it means to Be Brookwood! #MustangProud
Please join us in welcoming Wendy to her new role! We’re excited to have her as part of the BMS team!
Welcome to Brookwood! Wendy Funari - BMS Administrative Assistant
Wendy was already a member of our Mustang Family and a familiar face at Brookwood even before she started working at the middle school as the building administrative assistant. Her son, Dominic, 11, is in 5th grade here, and his 3 older siblings all went through Brookwood, also: Tessa, 22; Leigha, 21, and Reno, 19. Wendy also has a 3-year-old granddaughter who attends Brookwood.
Wendy was born and raised in Johnsburg, Illinois, and moved to Genoa City about 14 years ago. She and Dominic have 2 dogs, Charlie (chocolate lab), and Burt (a 3-legged Morkie).
When Wendy has a free minute, she loves to indulge in yoga. Overall, she loves her family time most of all, and it fills her heart when all the kids come together to Dominic's athletic events whenever they can.
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!
Way to go, Mrs. Cassaday's Class! We are so #MustangProud of you!!!
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 on site: 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 conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
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=Ns3M7v2FlkA
Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm
At Culver's in Lake Geneva
15% of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a Scoopie and Dinner!
Great Food - Great Community - Support our Students
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
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! 🍂🌻
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!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
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
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!
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!
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.
