Brookwood Middle School

NO SCHOOL - February 12, 2025 Brookwood Families have been notified via text and email in regards to the school closure for 2/12/25.

We had two teams represented at the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network Math 24 Tournament last week. These students represented Brookwood well and experienced some great competition. Way to make us #MustangProud.

No School: February 24 - Teacher PD Day

GCJ2 KINDNESS DRESS UP WEEK!!! BES Kindness Week (2/14-21 *dress up days 2/17-21) BES Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEY6pmN9SV3CJb3lBwMVFvJplm2Yacz8/view?usp=sharing Monday: Workout Clothes: Work out disagreements with kindness Tuesday: Crazy Socks: Crazy about kindness Wednesday: Neon: Kindness brightens everyones day Thursday: Favorite Team Attire: Team up for kindness Friday: Brookwood Attire: Share the spirit of kindness BMS Kindness Week (2/17-21) BMS Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p8I8D7sMM_4mx7Xck_XXyjX9O_o0ydDT/view?usp=sharing Monday: Sports Attire: Team up for kindness Tuesday: Color Wars: Color our world with kindness Wednesday: Pajamas: Dreaming of a kind world Thursday: Bright Colors: Shine bring for kindness Friday: Brookwood Attire: Share the spirit of kindness

Our 7/8 Band along with the LGMS 8th grade band and the BHS Wind Ensemble met as a combined group at Badger High School for our Area Band Fest. The bands started out playing a prepared piece during a clinic with Mr. Ott. It was a great experience to combine the bands and work on some of the musical aspects together. The Wind Ensemble joined partway through and played one of their band songs for us as well. The day ended by playing through some pep band tunes together. The collaboration and mentorship from the high school students to the middle school students was inspiring. 💙🎶❤️ Interested in more information about BMS Band? Contact: Kathy.Collins@gcj2.k12.wi.us

8th Grade Families, a reminder that the Badger High School Showcase on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Badger High School Sports Center! See the infographic for more details. Important Course Scheduling Update: The course scheduling window has changed! It will now be open from February 10 – February 21, 2025 (previously February 13 – February 25). Be sure to submit your course selections before the new deadline!

Yesterday was such an exciting day! Our 8th graders had the opportunity to tour Badger High School in preparation for next year! They learned about everything Badger offers, both academically and extracurricularly. There is something for everyone! Students left feeling excited for their next step & prepared with some ideas on the classes they plan to take. Please ask your child to share how their experience went!

Join Us for Brookwood Middle School’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser! Brookwood Middle School invites you to our Empty Bowls fundraiser on Wednesday, February 19th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. This special event is a community effort to raise awareness of hunger and support those in need. For just $5 per person, guests can enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread, and dessert donated by community members and staff. All proceeds will go toward Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, helping provide meals for those facing food insecurity. Join us for an evening of food, community, and compassion. Together, we can make a difference—one bowl at a time! Bowls and Spoonrests handcrafted by BMS students will be available to purchase. If you are interested in contributing to our event please contact tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Parents of 8th grade students, "Are you ready?" The school year is already halfway over, and planning for the 2025 - 2026 school year is underway. That means your soon-to-be high school freshman is beginning the registration process for high school! Great activities were put together on the 3rd and 4th and there is more to come! Below is a document, with information and links to, to important dates, events and information for the high school course registration process. If you have questions, please contact Denise Ocker at 262.279.1053 ext 1193 or denise.ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Community Art Class! Heart ART! Create Valentine's Day Themed Artwork! BMS Art Room February 8th from 10am-Noon No Registration Needed! Make and take art for all ages! *Enter through Door 5* Questions: Kim.Garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Here is your February Mustang Minute: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i9BGb_buV2gqOCPoAFLK3JEKZjphzc0o/view?usp=sharing

Reminder: Picture Day is tomorrow (1/31) Please use the link below to preorder your portraits: BMS: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/Spring2025BrookwoodMiddle BES:
http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/Spring2025BrookwoodElementary Online Picture Ordering will close at 8am on picture day. If you do not Pre-Order pictures, No Individual Picture will be taken of your child.  If you are having issues with the link copy and paste this into your browser: BMS: https://AccessMyEvent.com/YRKNH5 BES:  https://AccessMyEvent.com/NMRX76

8th Graders visit Badger High School on 2/4 at 7:30am Questions: Denise.Ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Congratulations to our district level Scripps Spelling Bee champion Kaylen! We are so proud of all of the students that were a part of this year's BMS spelling bee! Our champion will be moving onto the CESA 2 Regional Bee. The top three contestants from each Regional Bee will move on to the State competition on March 29th, 2025. Good luck Kaylen and way to make us #MustangProud.

We are SO excited to introduce to you all --- Matthew Guyon and Dylan Flucke! Matthew will be seen at our middle school as one of our daily subs and Dylan will be seen at our elementary school as a student teacher with Mrs. Brenek! Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Matthew and Dylan!

2025-2026 4K/5K (new enrollments) Online registration is OPEN NOW! https://gcj2.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=215511 Step 1: Complete the online registration (link above) Step 2: Join us for New Student 4k/5K Registration Night on FEBRUARY 18 from 5:00-6:30 pm Brookwood Elementary School 630 Kossuth Street / Genoa City, WI 53128 Visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and complete your child’s registration Any child who will be 4 on/before September 1, 2025, is eligible to enroll in 4-year-old kindergarten. Any child who will be 5 on/before September 1, 2025, is eligible to enroll in 5-year-old kindergarten. Please bring your child's birth certificate & proof of residency. For more information or if you are unable to attend on Feb. 18th, please feel free to call us at 262-279-6496. Questions: Sarah.Sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Rolling into wellness, one glide at a time! It looks like our BMS students had a blast learning new skills and staying active. Here’s to fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories on wheels!

Congratulations to the Brookwood Middle School Team! The eight participants brought home top honors for their participation in five categories. The final Middle School Forensics Meet will take place next Saturday here at BMS! Stay tuned, practices for the Elementary program will begin at the end of February.

BMS Afterschool Art Club -- Open to all 4th-8th graders! Just show up!! *See you every other Wednesday* Feb 5 Feb 19 March 5 March 19 April 2 April 16 April 30

Brookwood Families: At the January School Board meeting, a change was made to the 2025-26 calendar to align with an adjustment made by Badger to their calendar. Below are the changes that were made. An updated version of the calendar is attached. ORIGINAL Feb 18, 2026 PT Conferences after school Feb 19, 2026 PD Day for staff/No school for students Feb 20, 2026 No School staff and students CHANGES APPROVED Feb 18, 2026 - Normal School Day - No Parent Teacher Conferences Feb 19, 2026 - Normal School Day - Parent Teacher Conferences after school Feb 20, 2026 - No School for Students or Staff https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXNDtj_b477fd_4zGdmktncJWrI5Nlkw/view?usp=sharing