The second graders at BES will be traveling to the Lake Geneva YMCA for five Monday afternoons in April and May starting April 14 until May 19. They will be in the water learning valuable swimming skills like Swim, Float, Swim; Jump, Push, Turn, Grab; and Moving Bobs to Safety. They will also learn water safety skills both in and out of the pool. Everyone in the second grade is able to do this free of charge thanks to the YMCA.
The Geneva Lakes YMCA Aquatics Dept., is ALWAYS thinking about water safety because they are very passionate about teaching kids to swim and be safe around water to help prevent drowning. In our communities, there are so many lakes & pools that this is a necessary skill for our kids to be learning.
We are joining over 1500 kids and 13 schools in Walworth County and beyond that have already come to the YMCA to learn these much-needed life skills.
Happy Monday, Mustangs! Here is this week's Mustang Morning Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdA1k7IEP34
We are less than one month away from Lion King Jr. opening night; April 10th and 11th at 7pm at BMS.
Brookwood Middle School Presents Disney's The Lion King Jr.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Musical Performance!
Show Dates:
April 10 & April 11
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Brookwood Middle School
Experience the magic of the Pride Lands as our talented middle school performers bring this beloved story to life! With incredible music, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming tale of courage and friendship, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Admission: Free-Will Donation at the Door
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Come and support our students as they sing, dance, and roar their way through this spectacular production!
For more information, contact Brookwood Middle School.
Hakuna Matata – See you there!
Sharing YOUR Greatness!
We ask our Brookwood families to share with us what our Brookwood students 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 sharers of greatness is Talia from BMS as she was casted in the Kids’ ensemble for the Matilda Musical at Badger High School and was in the opening show last night and will be in the closing show 3/15 at 7pm !!
The Badger High School Performing Arts Department will present Matilda: The Musical from March 13 to 15. Shows start at 7 p.m. on all three days, with a matinee starting at 1:30 p.m. on the 15th. This show features many Badger High School students and select 4-6 graders. Reserve your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4hW8aW4 Synopsis: Matilda tells the story of a brilliant young girl named Matilda Wormwood. She possesses telekinetic powers and uses her wit and imagination to stand up against her neglectful parents and the cruel headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull. She finds solace and support from her kind teacher, Miss Honey, and ultimately finds the courage to change her own life for the better.
Way to go to Talia!!!! We are SO #MustangProud of you!!!
Please join us for our annual Grandparent/VIP Day on Friday, March 21. Guests are welcome to join us at Brookwood Middle School starting at 7:30am through lunch and recess. For our 4K visitors, the day begins with check in at 9:00am and goes through 11:30am. 5K through 3rd grade guests are welcome to check in at 10:30am and stay through 2:45pm. Guests are welcome to pre-order a lunch for that day at a cost of $4.10. Lunch orders need to be in by Friday, March 14th. Extra Grandparent/VIP Forms can be found in the office at Brookwood Elementary or Brookwood Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Hoerth at heather.hoerth@gcj2.k12.wi.us, at the BES office: 262.279.6496, or at the BMS office: 262.279.1053
March 10 = MAR10 = MARIO!
Students at BES had the opportunity to participate in a Mario themed scavenger hunt in honor of Mario Day. When students found a photo they turn it into the office in exchange for a star prize! It was a SUPER day!
This week in guidance class, 3rd graders learned about the importance of T.H.I.N.K before you speak. Students discovered how powerful their words are - words can be helpful, supportive and encouraging, but words can also be hurtful. Students then took turns stating something hurtful someone said to them or something hurtful they have heard, each time squeezing some toothpaste out. Students quickly found out that once those words (toothpaste) were spoken (squeezed out of the tube) it got messy and there was no way to take it back (put it back in the tube).
We wrapped up Ski Club with a record high number of participants this year! We had a great time skiing and snowboarding this year and as you can see, lots of smiles were shared. We look forward to offering Ski Club next year too. Now, enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
BMS Road Trips are off to a great start! Mrs. Erickson's class is leading the pack with 2,815 minutes read in week one! Ms. Mohr's class is close behind with 2,790 minutes. Zoom in on the map to see how far your child's class has traveled!
The Museum follows the 1st Infantry Division from World War I to the Vietnam War. The Big Red One was the first American division sent to France during World War I, and was among the very first sent to Europe in World War II and to Vietnam in 1965. Eighth grade students will get to see and walk through military events that they have, and will be learning about throughout the year in Social Studies on March 14th.
A "Hero Moment" for Reading!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of BookTrust, every second through fifth grader in our district received a copy of the newest Dog Man book! To celebrate, our students had a special "hero moment" dedicated to the joy of reading.
Fourth and fifth graders gathered in the common area for an epic read-in, diving into their new books together.
Second and third graders partnered with kindergarten and first grade students for reading buddy time, sharing stories and fostering a love of reading across grade levels.
Well...we do live in Wisconsin...what a difference a few days make! Enjoy the weather, Mustangs -- we know we did today!!
Brookwood Middle School Presents Disney's The Lion King Jr.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Musical Performance!
Show Dates:
April 10 & April 11
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Brookwood Middle School
Experience the magic of the Pride Lands as our talented middle school performers bring this beloved story to life! With incredible music, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming tale of courage and friendship, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Admission: Free-Will Donation at the Door
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Come and support our students as they sing, dance, and roar their way through this spectacular production!
For more information, contact Brookwood Middle School.
Hakuna Matata – See you there!
Brookwood Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Band and 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Choir will be performing on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm.
This concert will be held in the cafeteria.
We hope to see you there!
After a beautiful windy weekend the fields around our school were a little messy. Our 5th grade guidance students from Mrs.Erickson's class wanted to help out and keep our school community clean! You can always be the "I" in Kind.
📢 Genoa City Schools Operational Referendum – Vote April 1!
💰 Cost to taxpayers: Estimated 7 cent increase in the mill rate (For example - $14 per year per additional on a $200K home value)
⚠️ Without it? Potential cuts to staff, programs, and student services.
Our schools need your support! The April 1, 2025 referendum asks for $1.9M annually for three years to maintain student programs, salaries, transportation, and facilities—this amount includes the $800K from the expiring 2022 referendum.
📅 Learn more at a Community Info Session:
📍 March 10 | 6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
📩 Questions? Visit our website: https://www.genoacityschools.org/page/referendum-2025
Friendly March reminder: we live in Wisconsin. What’s your favorite activity to do when it’s snowing? 💙
Important Reminder: Upcoming Referendum on April 1
Brookwood Schools are at the heart of our community, shaping the future for our students every day. As we approach the upcoming referendum on April 1, we want to take a moment to celebrate the great things happening in our schools.
This video: https://youtu.be/gPR3MJI_5Vw is a reminder of the incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive community that make Brookwood special. The referendum will have an impact on our schools - one way or another - and we encourage everyone to stay informed and make their voices heard at the polls. More information on the referendum can be found on the district website: https://www.genoacityschools.org/page/referendum-2025
Watch, share, and remember to vote on April 1!
Our BES Tournament of Books is heating up! We started with eight amazing books, and our students have been voting for their favorites. Now, we're down to the Final Four, which will be revealed soon!
The excitement continues as we get closer to crowning our 2025 Brookwood Book of the Year the week of March 17th! Ask your child about the books they’ve voted for and what made them their favorites. Who do they think will win it all?
In celebration of National Reading Month, BMS Advisories are competing to Read Across America! Each Advisory needs to read 3,580 minutes to make it from the western-most point of the contiguous US to the eastern-most point. Each minute read = 1 mile. Encourage your student to keep track of their at-home reading and turn in their reading logs each Monday. Follow along as we update their progress using road-trip vehicles and this US map!
