Congratulations, Bella! Bella guessed the closest date and time for when the first chick would "pip" at BES. Pipping is when the chick first cracks a breathing hole in the egg shell prior to coming out. As of right now, there are 3 chicks and a duck for the scientists to observe before they go to their forever coops/pens.
BES Kindness Squad is very excited about their last service project of the year! They have set their minds to preparing and running a donation drive for the Lakeland Animal Shelter. Kindness Squad needs the help of our Brookwood families, friends and the community to make their donation drive a success. Here is a video they have helped to prepare to get the word out about Lakeland Animal Shelter and their donation drive that runs from May 15 - May 29th! Following the donation drive, they will be hand delivering the donations to the shelter and providing some hands-on service work while at the shelter.
Check out their video here: https://youtu.be/1bIA9_3-hLA
Questions: April.Fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us or Kristina.Nast@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The kindergarteners and first graders have been learning about The Wild Symphony this semester. For the Busy Beetles, which depicts beetles building houses, the students built cup towers while the music played. This was an idea suggested by one of the first graders. The students cooperated in groups to silently build their towers and showcased great teamwork!
First Grade did a fun writing review week of writing detailed steps on how to make different kinds of food. They started with how to make a PB&J sandwich. The classes even got to teach their teacher how to make a PB&J, which was a fun hands-on experience. Then they wrote sentences about how to make a pizza and created their own pizza. On Friday, they finished off with writing steps on how to make a smore.
Way to work hard, Mustangs!
Our staff includes our amazing bus drivers too!! We are so glad they were able to wear their bus driver appreciation shirts we got them and showcase them as a team for staff appreciation week. Our Brookwood Family is THE best!!!
7th & 8th grade students in Life Skills class had another guest career speaker, our very own Mr. Dennis! Before becoming Broodwood's 7th grade math teacher, Mr. Dennis was a microbiologist. Students learned how his interest in science during high school turned into pursuing a college degree in biology and chemistry. Mr. Dennis shared that he enjoyed how he was able to directly apply his college education to his work in a lab testing microorganisms. Students asked questions and also reflected on how this career would interest them or impact their future career choices.
Thank you ALL for your continued support in our schools. We are so thankful for all of the outpouring of support and love our staff received this week during staff appreciation week. We hands down have THE best staff around and we appreciate their work and dedication to all things Brookwood everyday!!
If a picture says a thousand words, just check this out!!
Our spring forest outing last week offered a variety of activities for all ages. Students across the district spent some time in our school forest. Groups spent time doing various activities such as removing an invasive species to save the forest, use binocular-hand lenses-viewers to observe off trail, collect and make bookmarks & bracelets, scavenger hunts, and see the
community garden.
For some groups, another part of the day was spent doing eco-art projects, playing predator-prey tag, and beginning their units on children's mental health. It was a day packed full
of exploration, observation, learning and creativity!
Yesterday, the BES Running Club and BMS Track Team did their annual end of season run together. BMS students as well as some parents helped the BES Running Club run to the Middle School and back. They all did fantastic with the 2 1/2 mile run! Way to go Mustangs!
4K friends and families will enjoy an evening of olympic sized fun. Students will compete in nursery rhyme themed events. There is no graduation ceremony for 4k students. 4k students must be with an adult (this is not a drop off event). Last day of regular 4k programming is June 4th. There is no school for students in 4k on 6/5.
The much anticipated end of the year BES Field Day is set! Make sure to bring a water bottle, be ready for some extra sun, and have your gear ready for a fun filled day to celebrate the end of the year!
Interested in volunteering: https://forms.gle/ZDt5HmCTSHo7gYsv6 must filled out by Friday, May 17th
June 5th
Questions: April.Fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us
This morning, the 3rd grade Kindness Squad (with the help of their families) put on an amazing breakfast for the BES teachers! There was everything from biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, yogurt with granola, waffle bar, beautiful fruit, yummy pastries, and desserts. The students were beyond excited to be able to serve the teachers breakfast. We are so proud of their dedication to kindness and serving others.
BES Kindness Squad students will start their trip at Lakeland park for some fun along with team building. After a picnic lunch, they are headed to the Lakeland Animal Shelter to deliver supplies from their upcoming donation drive. While there, students will be engaged in animal education to build empathy and understanding, tour the shelter and then will be doing some hands on service work at the shelter. --May 30th (10:30 - 2:30)
Questions: April Fitzsimmons: April.Fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Summer EBT Benefits Information from our food service providers. If you have questions, please contact Jaclyn Sanders at jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us
K-3 students will be taking a field trip to Lake Geneva
on May 28! We will be visiting the Lake Geneva Library
to hear about their summer programming. We will also
have the opportunity to take a boat cruise and enjoy a
picnic lunch. Please review the details on the permission
slip your child’s teacher sent home, and be sure to sign
and return it with payment by Tuesday, May 14. We’re
looking forward to a great day!
The schools were a sea of green today as staff and students showed support for Children's Mental Health Awareness. K-3 students have learned what mental health is, how to practice self care, managing big emotions and understanding that it's okay to ask for help when their mind doesn't feel healthy and happy.
Flashback to when our 4th graders had a ball bowling!!
Did you know there is a FREE KIDS BOWL FREE all summer long bowling program? We've had many families tell us about this program ---- and it's the perfect outing on rainy summer days....
Check out the program and what local bowling alleys are a part of it and sign your child(ren) up for it today!!
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Yearbook update!! ORDER NOW!
Yearbooks can be pre-ordered in the front office at both schools. Please contact the front office of the school your child attends to pre-order. Yearbooks are $25.
Questions: Mrs. Nast - Kristina.Nast@gcj2.k12.wi.us
4K students and a responsible adult will enjoy honey themed snacks, check out real beekeeping equipment, and make a bee house and a bee themed craft on 5/29. There is no regular 4K programming this day.
Questions: contact your child's homeroom teacher
