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.
The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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.
Last week, our 7th and 8th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades at the Build My Future field trip! Students experienced hands-on activities, interacted with
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
BMS High School Musical Jr.
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 30th
No School - October 30th
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 29th
No School - October 29th
GCJ2 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 28th & 29th
BES: 3:45-7:45pm
BMS: 3:00-7:00pm
*Contact your child's homeroom teacher or advisory teacher for more information*
October 28th & 29th
BES: 3:45-7:45pm
BMS: 3:00-7:00pm
*Contact your child's homeroom teacher or advisory teacher for more information*
The power of YET!
In guidance class, our kindergarten friends have been learning that just because we can’t do something yet doesn’t mean we won’t be able to someday!
Throughout their growth mindset unit, students sang songs, read stories, and shared things they are already good at and things they are still working on. They learned that making mistakes, practicing, and not giving up are all part of learning. The best part? They wrapped up the unit by making their very own YET headbands!
We may not be able to do it YET, but with practice, patience, and perseverance, we’re getting there! And now we have the headbands to prove it!
Keep growing, keep trying, and remember the importance of YET!
In guidance class, our kindergarten friends have been learning that just because we can’t do something yet doesn’t mean we won’t be able to someday!
Throughout their growth mindset unit, students sang songs, read stories, and shared things they are already good at and things they are still working on. They learned that making mistakes, practicing, and not giving up are all part of learning. The best part? They wrapped up the unit by making their very own YET headbands!
We may not be able to do it YET, but with practice, patience, and perseverance, we’re getting there! And now we have the headbands to prove it!
Keep growing, keep trying, and remember the importance of YET!
In 2nd grade guidance class, students have been learning about how we can fill our own buckets and the buckets of others with kind words and actions. We also talked about how hurtful words, unkind choices, and even negative self-talk can put holes in our and others buckets.
To bring this lesson to life, we used real buckets and water for a hands-on activity! Students watched what happened when we put holes in a bucket and then tried to cover them with tape (just like saying “I’m sorry” after hurting someone). Even with the tape, the water continued to slowly leak out. It was a powerful way for students to see that while apologies are important, our hurtful words and actions can leave a lasting impact. Rebuilding trust takes time, and our actions need to show that we mean our apologies.
As we focus on bullying prevention, this was a great reminder that our words and actions matter! We all have the power to fill someone’s bucket, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s keep filling each other's buckets, Mustangs!
To bring this lesson to life, we used real buckets and water for a hands-on activity! Students watched what happened when we put holes in a bucket and then tried to cover them with tape (just like saying “I’m sorry” after hurting someone). Even with the tape, the water continued to slowly leak out. It was a powerful way for students to see that while apologies are important, our hurtful words and actions can leave a lasting impact. Rebuilding trust takes time, and our actions need to show that we mean our apologies.
As we focus on bullying prevention, this was a great reminder that our words and actions matter! We all have the power to fill someone’s bucket, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s keep filling each other's buckets, Mustangs!
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=gR4rZmiKzVI
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=gR4rZmiKzVI
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.
Thank you to the Bloomfield Genoa City Fire & Rescue for spending some time with our elementary students this week for Fire Prevention Week!!! We are SO thankful for our community partnerships! Find more pictures and videos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DniyB99sAZsvNm_27BjO7mixkW5RYhbu?usp=sharing
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rl0uIwA_iFY0uyTuDG0K-OqCVizVzSO1/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIq9aQsH8_UhgWLwRO04EfXG1kTzJ9dd/view
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rl0uIwA_iFY0uyTuDG0K-OqCVizVzSO1/view?usp=sharing
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
Congratulations to all of our BES Be Brookwood September winners! 🎉
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, and one classroom is also recognized as our Be Brookwood Class of the Month! Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school and the Class of the Month gets to keep the Mustang trophy and banner for the month!
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!
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, and one classroom is also recognized as our Be Brookwood Class of the Month! Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school and the Class of the Month gets to keep the Mustang trophy and banner for the month!
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!
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
Earlier this week, we posted about some amazing work our Kindergarteners are doing... here are some more pictures! Enjoy!
To wrap up their unit on two-dimensional shapes, Mrs. Deephouse’s class and Miss Flood’s kindergarten classes were busy creating!
The chefs in Mrs. Deephouse’s class cooked up some delicious shape pizzas, while the illustrators in Miss Flood’s class created their own Shape Worlds using the shapes they learned about during their first math unit.
What a fun and creative way to show off their learning!
To wrap up their unit on two-dimensional shapes, Mrs. Deephouse’s class and Miss Flood’s kindergarten classes were busy creating!
The chefs in Mrs. Deephouse’s class cooked up some delicious shape pizzas, while the illustrators in Miss Flood’s class created their own Shape Worlds using the shapes they learned about during their first math unit.
What a fun and creative way to show off their learning!
P.E. Family Day - Oct. 20 & 21
Join Us for Family Gym Days with Mr. Gonzalez! 👟🏀
Calling all families! You're invited to step onto the gymnasium floor and join your child for some fun active time with Mr. Gonzalez on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st!
Don't worry—none of you will have to run the pacer test, complete any pull-ups, or square dance! But you might need to sweat just a little bit as you play, laugh, and move alongside your student.
Grab your sneakers, bring your energy, and come see what gym class is all about!
*See flier for more details*
Join Us for Family Gym Days with Mr. Gonzalez! 👟🏀
Calling all families! You're invited to step onto the gymnasium floor and join your child for some fun active time with Mr. Gonzalez on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st!
Don't worry—none of you will have to run the pacer test, complete any pull-ups, or square dance! But you might need to sweat just a little bit as you play, laugh, and move alongside your student.
Grab your sneakers, bring your energy, and come see what gym class is all about!
*See flier for more details*
