Students in Mrs. Peters’s 5th-grade social studies class have been diving into World War I! As a culminating activity, students participated in a WWI Western Front simulation, where they experienced a glimpse of a soldier’s life in the trenches.
Each student selected a soldier ID card and faced real challenges soldiers encountered during trench warfare. They recorded outcomes and reflected on the hardships, decisions, and emotions tied to life on the front lines.
This hands-on experience helped bring history to life and deepened students’ understanding of the realities of WWI.
Each student selected a soldier ID card and faced real challenges soldiers encountered during trench warfare. They recorded outcomes and reflected on the hardships, decisions, and emotions tied to life on the front lines.
This hands-on experience helped bring history to life and deepened students’ understanding of the realities of WWI.
This morning, BMS had the joy of recognizing our amazing 6-8 grade students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in Semester 1! Their hard work, focus, and commitment truly deserve to be celebrated.
A huge thank-you to our food service partners for helping us make the morning special with a delicious spread of English muffins, eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, and of course everyone’s favorite donuts!
We are so proud of our scholars and look forward to seeing all they accomplish next!
We are so excited to share with you a new elective for our 7th and 8th graders: Brookwood News!!
A class where 7/8 BMS students are fully in charge of the production— they write, direct, film, and edit their own segments. While the episodes will be a bit longer than past ones, it truly reflects the student’s passion, creativity, and ownership of the process.
Check out their first new production of the class — HOT OFF THE PRESS!
https://youtu.be/L6L9DxmzJv0?si=Z3WpFrNLx2AicmpS
A class where 7/8 BMS students are fully in charge of the production— they write, direct, film, and edit their own segments. While the episodes will be a bit longer than past ones, it truly reflects the student’s passion, creativity, and ownership of the process.
Check out their first new production of the class — HOT OFF THE PRESS!
https://youtu.be/L6L9DxmzJv0?si=Z3WpFrNLx2AicmpS
Today, 6th-graders explored diffusion, the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration. They observed that food coloring spreads much faster in hot water because the particles have more energy and move more quickly. In cold water, the particles move more slowly, so diffusion takes longer.
Our apologies, but the school calendar of upcoming events that was published in the Genoa City News Newspaper this past week was inaccurate. Here is an updated listing of a few upcoming events. Don't forget that all events are listed in each school's Google Calendar.
BES Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gcj2.k12.wi.us_tbolttc9qibekrp6csdj10biqc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
BMS Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gcj2.k12.wi.us_9ri2r7bv2trbkt9v7939r94t18%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
Our students and staff have been cooking, crafting, and creating—and we’re SOUP-er ready to share it with you! 🥣💛
Join us for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser to support Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on February 25th.
✨ Soup + dessert: $5 (cash only) (Plenty of options)
✨ Handmade items for sale
✨ Dine in or carry out
🕟 4–6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
Want to donate soup, dessert, or water? Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
Let’s come together for a souper cause!
Join us for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser to support Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on February 25th.
✨ Soup + dessert: $5 (cash only) (Plenty of options)
✨ Handmade items for sale
✨ Dine in or carry out
🕟 4–6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
Want to donate soup, dessert, or water? Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
Let’s come together for a souper cause!
Last night, on February 4th, JT competed at the regional bee and made it through round three! He qualified to be at the regional bee as he was the BMS Champion! He was competing with 4th-8th graders from around the area and did a wonderful job. Way to make us #MustangProud, JT!
Saturday Morning Basketball: Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLZBHbQTAV4JbJpUCt3BR54djel1ZbIw-9Jnlcn-vy3OnRbA/viewform
Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Saturday Morning Basketball is open to our Mustangs in grades K-5th.
Saturday Morning Basketball will meet February 28th, March 7th, and March 21st.
Saturday Morning Basketball will operate with an open-gym format. You may bring your Mini Mustangs to the BMS gymnasium any time between 8am-11am on these Saturdays and stay for a short period of time or the whole morning.
All Saturday Morning Basketball will take place in the BMS gymnasium. Please use the side parking lot (by the playground) and enter through Door 5. Parents are welcome to stay - we will have seating set up - or you can drop and go.
This form is to ensure we have contact information on file for any children who show up. You are not obligated to attend every Saturday.
Please fill out a separate form for each student you are signing up.
If you have any questions, please contact Jess Metcalf (jessica.metcalf@gcj2.k12.wi.us).
Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Saturday Morning Basketball is open to our Mustangs in grades K-5th.
Saturday Morning Basketball will meet February 28th, March 7th, and March 21st.
Saturday Morning Basketball will operate with an open-gym format. You may bring your Mini Mustangs to the BMS gymnasium any time between 8am-11am on these Saturdays and stay for a short period of time or the whole morning.
All Saturday Morning Basketball will take place in the BMS gymnasium. Please use the side parking lot (by the playground) and enter through Door 5. Parents are welcome to stay - we will have seating set up - or you can drop and go.
This form is to ensure we have contact information on file for any children who show up. You are not obligated to attend every Saturday.
Please fill out a separate form for each student you are signing up.
If you have any questions, please contact Jess Metcalf (jessica.metcalf@gcj2.k12.wi.us).
Math review around the room is always a blast in 4th grade!! Way to work hard and make us #MustangProud, 4th graders!!
Our third graders are hard at work building their multiplication fluency—and they’re having a blast doing it! Students take fluency tests one number at a time, mastering each set of facts as they go. Every time they pass a number, they earn a colorful gumball to glue onto their very own gumball machine, showing off their progress in a fun and visual way.
The excitement keeps growing as the machines fill up, and there’s a sweet goal at the end: when students pass their times 12, they earn a whole pack of gumballs to chew on and celebrate their success! This hands-on, motivating system is helping students build confidence, speed, and accuracy with their multiplication facts—and they’re so proud of how far they’ve come.
Way to make us #MustangProud, third graders!
The excitement keeps growing as the machines fill up, and there’s a sweet goal at the end: when students pass their times 12, they earn a whole pack of gumballs to chew on and celebrate their success! This hands-on, motivating system is helping students build confidence, speed, and accuracy with their multiplication facts—and they’re so proud of how far they’ve come.
Way to make us #MustangProud, third graders!
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! 💙
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! 💙
📣 Save the Date! Washington, D.C. Trip Info Meeting 🇺🇸
We’re excited to share details about an upcoming Washington, D.C. trip — and this opportunity is open to ALL students, whether they attend Brookwood or not, who will be 7th or 8th graders in the 2026-2027 school year
👥 Who:
Students currently in 6th and 7th grade living in the area (entering 7th–8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year) and their parents
📅 What:
Washington, D.C. Registration & Information Meeting
🕠 When:
Monday, February 16 at 5:30 PM
📍 Where:
Brookwood Middle School – Cafeteria
✈️ Trip Dates:
April 9–11, 2027
💲 Important Info:
WorldStrides has extended its discount through the end of February — sign up now for the best pricing!
🎓 Scholarships are available through WorldStrides.
Can’t attend the meeting or want more information?
Contact Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Please help spread the word to families who may be interested!
We’re excited to share details about an upcoming Washington, D.C. trip — and this opportunity is open to ALL students, whether they attend Brookwood or not, who will be 7th or 8th graders in the 2026-2027 school year
👥 Who:
Students currently in 6th and 7th grade living in the area (entering 7th–8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year) and their parents
📅 What:
Washington, D.C. Registration & Information Meeting
🕠 When:
Monday, February 16 at 5:30 PM
📍 Where:
Brookwood Middle School – Cafeteria
✈️ Trip Dates:
April 9–11, 2027
💲 Important Info:
WorldStrides has extended its discount through the end of February — sign up now for the best pricing!
🎓 Scholarships are available through WorldStrides.
Can’t attend the meeting or want more information?
Contact Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Please help spread the word to families who may be interested!
1st Grade Field Trip: Rolling into fun at Traxside
February 25
1st-grade students will enjoy a fun and educational field trip featuring an engaging lesson on sound and rhythm, followed by time for roller skating.
For more information, contact your child's 1st grade teacher.
February 25
1st-grade students will enjoy a fun and educational field trip featuring an engaging lesson on sound and rhythm, followed by time for roller skating.
For more information, contact your child's 1st grade teacher.
Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at BES to perform for 5K-5th Grade
Questions: Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Questions: Ms. Bullock at karen.bullock@gcj2.k12.wi.us
6th-8th Grade Honor Roll Breakfast. Invites were included with report cards. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Springer at amanda.springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Date: February 6th
Time: 7:45-8:20am
at Brookwood Middle School
GCJ2 Kindness Week
Dress Up Days & Themes --- Feb 16-19
BES Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ggpll-VgI0KLFX2yDQdjD5GtfJPl8HD/view?usp=sharing
BMS Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Kr2U1BxiskHtO4WfbgvM_o58wXP_4x1/view?usp=sharing
Dress Up Days & Themes --- Feb 16-19
BES Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ggpll-VgI0KLFX2yDQdjD5GtfJPl8HD/view?usp=sharing
BMS Kindness Week Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Kr2U1BxiskHtO4WfbgvM_o58wXP_4x1/view?usp=sharing
Sharing YOUR Greatness!
We ask our Brookwood families to share with us what our Brookwood students and staff are doing outside of school so we can share in your greatness and how #MustangProud we are of your accomplishments!! If you have something to share....email it to Mrs. Xiong at helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Our next sharer of Greatness is Levon from BMS, where over winter break, he was invited to attend a soccer camp in Lisbon, Portugal! He attended practices with professional Benfica coaches and played games against Portuguese and Spanish teams! In addition to soaking in the culture and playing some great futbol, Levon worked on his Portuguese language skills. While in Europe, he also got to meet new friends from around the USA. Visiting Portual was perfect as his favorite national team, besides the US, is Portugal, because he is a huge Ronaldo fan! While his favorite professional team is Arsenal.
Levon’s been playing soccer since he was 7 and has been playing competitively for the last two years. He currently plays for Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club in Illinois and has played with them in tournaments in Orlando and all over Illinois and Wisconsin.
Way to make us #MustangProud, Levon! Keep working hard and keep up those soccer skills!!!
Have something to submit? Email it to helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us so we can share your greatness!!
We ask our Brookwood families to share with us what our Brookwood students and staff are doing outside of school so we can share in your greatness and how #MustangProud we are of your accomplishments!! If you have something to share....email it to Mrs. Xiong at helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Our next sharer of Greatness is Levon from BMS, where over winter break, he was invited to attend a soccer camp in Lisbon, Portugal! He attended practices with professional Benfica coaches and played games against Portuguese and Spanish teams! In addition to soaking in the culture and playing some great futbol, Levon worked on his Portuguese language skills. While in Europe, he also got to meet new friends from around the USA. Visiting Portual was perfect as his favorite national team, besides the US, is Portugal, because he is a huge Ronaldo fan! While his favorite professional team is Arsenal.
Levon’s been playing soccer since he was 7 and has been playing competitively for the last two years. He currently plays for Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club in Illinois and has played with them in tournaments in Orlando and all over Illinois and Wisconsin.
Way to make us #MustangProud, Levon! Keep working hard and keep up those soccer skills!!!
Have something to submit? Email it to helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us so we can share your greatness!!
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!
