What a school year…but we made it! As tradition follows, our staff waved our students goodbye as the buses, cars, bikes, and walkers headed away from our buildings. Our staff then headed to the middle school to enjoy a district recognition and closing ceremony. The administrative staff was able to serve our district staff their lunch and the following staff members were recognized for benchmark years of service to our district: Kellie Bohn; 20 years, Stephanie Arshem; 5 years, Briana Brenek; 5 years, Karen Bullock; 5 years, Megan Hanson; 5 years, Lauren Skalecki; 5 years. The longevity of the years of service our overall staff has is one of the key pieces that makes our district a special place. For the final pieces of our closing meeting, our staff headed outside and stood in a circle listening to Ms. Bohn’s closing speech where she referenced a portion Phil Jackson’s book: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success:
“As educators, we gather children in circles in our classrooms pretty regularly, and it’s not entirely uncommon, especially pre-Covid, for us to begin or end our staff meetings in a circle as well. We know that in our classrooms, and with each other, the circle is a symbol of community. It represents the connection that we have with the others in the circle.
‘But circles actually have a deeper meaning: In Native American culture, for instance, the unifying power of the circle was so meaningful that whole nations were conceived as a series of interconnected rings (or hoops). The tepee was a ring, as were the campfire, the village, and the layout of the nation itself—circles within circles, having no beginning or end.’ (Jackson, Phil, and Hugh Delehanty. Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. New York: Penguin Press, 2013.)
A circle represents and is a symbolic of vitality, wholeness, completion, and perfection.
So, as we end this challenging school year, we come together in a circle--to feel connected, protected and whole. To feel united by the experiences that we have shared, strengthened by the challenges that we have overcome, and supported by the colleagues that we value.
In just a couple of minutes, you’ll leave our circle, wrap up your classroom, and begin your summer. Even though we will not be together for awhile, we are still connected as a Brookwood family. As a reminder of that, I’m sending you home with a circle of your own--as a reminder of this day, this year, this community.”
GCJ2 is so excited to be a part of the Free Summer Meals Program that start on June 7th
Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm
Location: Brookwood Middle School
Anyone 18 years old and younger or a disabled adult age 19 through 21 participating in a public or private educational program are eligible to receive lunch and breakfast in our meals program. Children do not need to attend Brookwood!
** Meal distribution points and methods are subject to change//pre-sign up not required
Questions: Jan Krueger at Jan.Krueger@badger.k12.wi.us
https://tinyurl.com/ywstw2s4
It’s a great day for a graduation! Congratulations to our 8th grade graduating class of 2021!
8th grade graduation will begin promptly at 6:00 this evening for our outdoor ceremony. Graduates should arrive at 5:00 at BMS to get their picture taken in their cap and gown - if you would like to order pictures; go to the following website: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/Brookwood8thGradeGraduation2021
Click the link below to view a picture that shows where the graduates will be seated this evening.
https://tinyurl.com/4ynae3as
See you at graduation tonight!!! We can’t wait to celebrate with our graduating 8th grade class of 2021!! #finalpractice 6pm at BMS
Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/sDMYINjlWFs
It’s a beautiful day for a field day at the elementary school!!
Don't forget to get your yearbook before the school year is done---it culminates both the elementary and middle school all in one book! Bring $20 to either front office to claim yours today!! We are almost sold out! Questions? Contact: Tina.Mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Enjoy! 7th and 8th grade Spring Concert - band and choir!
https://youtu.be/JLdwwbejfKI
Congratulations to our BFO Reading Challenge winners!!! And we are SO excited to announce that EVERYONE who participated in the reading challenge will be getting book bundles for participating!! Happy reading, Mustangs!
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Any guesses on what’s happening right now at the middle school?!
Summer School Confirmation forms are coming home with kids today and tomorrow. If you didn't get a form and are signed up for Summer Learning, please contact Kellie Bohn at Kellie.Bohn@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Summer Learning Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/yfsa9b9f
For the first time this year, the Kindergarteners joined together to perform: https://youtu.be/XV6ZAMJGg0o The melody for "I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee" was composed by Colonel Sandford C. Faulkner. We added an extra verse at the beginning. They practiced a steady beat, and worked on expression. They also sang the song "I'm Growing Up" by Mary Alice Amidon. It has been a pleasure working with the Kindergarteners this year. They have excelled under unusual circumstances; it will be exciting to watch them continue to grow musically.
-Mrs. Bullock // BES & BMS Music Teacher
To the parents/guardians and our 8th grade graduating class of 2021, please see the following letter from Mrs. Erickson in regards to the end of the year and graduation and recognition ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/3bufmpur
Brookwood Elementary wants to send a special THANK YOU to Sperino's Pepperoni Pub in Elkhorn, Wayne's Pizza-Genoa City, and Jimano's Pizzeria in Pleasant Prairie for donating pizza boxes for our newest Field Day Station!
Due to June 3rd being a half day of school, the last day of school for 4k will be June 2nd.
Don't forget to get your yearbook! They are here! Yearbooks are $20 and they can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com or your child can bring $20 into school and we will get them a yearbook to bring home! Questions: tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/NM7AJ2U3p_0
This summer, Ms. Nousaine is offering an array of art and STEAM opportunities to our students at the middle school. We hope that you find some enjoyment in learning about some of the opportunities she is offering and get your child signed up for some classes: https://youtu.be/-dFmeDmb6qk
To sign up for a free summer learning course with Ms. Nousaine or any of our other teachers contact Ms. Bohn at Kellie.Bohn@gcj2.k12.wi.us // If you still aren't sure which classes to sign up for, find out more about our courses here: https://tinyurl.com/2wu7z8j3
