In the 2nd quarter, 8th grade began science by working on their team-building. They went from small group to whole class teams by trying to untangle string that each scientist held. This was super successful as they had to use strong communication, listening, and collaboration problem-solving. Not to mention it was loud and hilarious!
They also worked on observation skills by having a random pan of objects for 2 minutes and then having it taken away. The objective was to remember as many objects as possible.
Different strategies were used by different teams and then discussed at the end.
As they start learning about the body systems, they outlined a partner and attempted to remember as many of the 19 bones that they are required to know as possible. Core 3 was
during 4th grade recess and a couple of them joined in on the fun!
So far it has been an amazing start to the 2nd quarter!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Our GCJ2 Families in Need program is designed to help out families in our district who are having difficulty meeting the immediate needs for their children, which include but are not limited to clothing and toiletries for the children and laundry assistance for the family.
This year, we currently have 56 children enrolled in our program for our holiday bundle boxes which supply cold weather clothing for these children. Only 25 children have been "adopted".....we are in need of your support to get the rest of the 31 taken care of. Please help us help these children with some immediate needs for this winter season. You can "adopt" these children by purchasing the items for their holiday bundle box or donate monetarily to our Families in Need Program.
Click on the following link to read more about this program and to sign up to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5VqnxePA4GTPImtasH51s3EYhij-ughXSCtxPffRT_moVHw/viewform
If you have questions, please contact Helen Xiong directly at Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Our 6th-grade students recently hosted an exciting Spanish-Speaking Country Folk Fair, where they immersed themselves and others in the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries. Each student created a colorful and informative project board highlighting a specific country's traditions, geography, and cultural significance. To bring the experience to life, they prepared authentic dishes representing their chosen countries, giving the visiting 5th graders a delicious taste of diverse flavors. This interactive event allowed students to connect with and celebrate Hispanic cultures while sharing their learning with younger peers in a fun and engaging way. It was a fantastic opportunity for all involved to broaden their perspectives and appreciate the richness of these cultures!
Games & Goodies for 4K students and family members. Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with games and snacks with your family's favorite game and snack to share with the group.
No regular 4K programming on this day -- November 20th
Event: November 20th 2pm at BES 4K classroom.
The BMS Winter Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm.
The 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade BANDS and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade CHOIR will perform.
We welcome all family and the community members to attend as this event will not be live streamed. Please contact your student's music teacher with any questions.
We hope to see you there!
Showcase Social Media/Email Announcement:
🎭 Join Us for Our Theater Club Showcase! 🎭
We’re thrilled to invite you to experience the talent and hard work of our young actors in their upcoming performances of Matilda and The Lion King!
📅 Show Dates:
Thursday, November 21st – Family Only Performance
Friday, November 22nd – Open to the Public
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Location: Brookwood Middle School Stage
Come support our students and enjoy an evening of creativity, dedication, and pure entertainment. Don’t miss out on this community event that’s sure to inspire and amaze!
Admission is free! 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 sharer of greatness is Hailey from our middle school. Hailey recently won 1st place at a Equestrian competition!! Ever since she was a little kid she has always had a secret passion for working with horses and was given the nickname of “horse whisperer” by her grandmother. Her mother had found a stable called Pistakee Bay Stable where Hailey was able to train with a beautiful but sassy horse named Ikra. She is thankful for her instructor Peter who continued to work with her and Ikra to compete in their first competition on October 20th where they won a first place ribbon.
Congrats, Hailey — way to make us #MustangProud!!!
Students in 7/8th grade robotics are working on completing various different robotics challenges. Some students are working on the Godzilla challenge, where they need to build and program a robot to knock down as many skyscrapers as possible in 2 minutes. Other students are working on completing Mars rover scenario maps. Each map has a different objective that requires students to build and program a robot to complete that specific map objective. Finally, some students are working on a drag race challenge. They need to use gearing to build and program a robot to drive a 30 foot distance in the shortest time possible. Each project requires students to design, build, and program a robot to complete that specific objective. Problem solving and creative thinking are needed to build and program a successful robot.
In 2nd grade, they have been learning about what it means to be a good citizen and different aspects of government and elections. In honor of the U.S election, they held their own mock election this week. In their election, students were able to try out and vote for their favorite flavor of oreos: chocolate or golden. The students filled out their Voter Registration Card and ballot and turned it into the ballot box. Votes were counted and chocolate won by a landslide victory of 28 to 11! What a fun experience!
5th grade students have been working hard to write their own science fiction stories. Last week, they had some help from the 8th graders! Two of Ms. Metcalf's Language Arts classes offered their expertise on improving the stories and proofreading! This was a big help to the 5th graders! It was great to see such positive and genuine collaboration happening across the grade levels!
We hope you enjoy this week's Mustang Morning Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjCtz6-eu5w
Our 3rd graders rock....thank you for all of your hard work on these!
All Veterans are invited to Brookwood Middle School for a Veterans Day Program celebration on November 11th, beginning at 9:30am. We are truly thankful of all of our Veterans and their service.
Here is this month’s Mustang Minute:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tbETKGE1bCEzyPdt19QgZEmoLEEn8URC/view?usp=sharing
*edit to Mustang Minute: Join Student Council's Fall Frenzie #2 Activity Night on November 15th from 4-6pm for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders at BMS. $5 Entry: light supper or $3 with a new box of cereal for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Genoa City Community Members,
Please see the following letter from our Interim Superintendent Paul Weber:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wSUl2iBNDlJ08RrxLEvqpYiLoHj_3zqz/view?usp=sharing
Join Us for the Fall Frenzy on November 7th! 🎉
The Student Council invites all 4th and 5th grade Brookwood Middle School students to our Fall Frenzy, a fun-filled evening of activities, games, and more!
🗓️ When: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
💲 Cost: $5 per person (includes a snack and beverage)
OR bring a new box of cereal for our Loaves and Fishes food pantry, and pay just $3!
This is a great way to enjoy fall with friends while supporting a good cause. Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!
Please turn in permission slips by November 6th.
If interested in helping out with this event please email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Yesterday was our 4K October Family Outreach and it was a blast!!! Thank you to Pearce's Farm Stand for having us!!
On Wednesday, November 6th, there will be a Forensics Informational Meeting for Brookwood Middle School students in the music room from 2:45 - 3:30. Students 4th - 8th grade are invited to participate. There are 14 categories students may compete in. Students may compete individually or in small groups; some categories allow for music and technology! There are three Saturday meets, beginning January 18th. Students who are involved in sports or other activities which may conflict with our practices may still compete. See Ms. Bullock for more information.
A message from our Brookwood PTO:
Don’t forget—Turkey Trot forms are due back at school by this Friday, November 1st! Let’s get ready to run, have fun, and maybe even gobble up some goodies!
Yesterday, our 5th & 6th graders traveled to the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL to attend a live musical performance titled Frida Kahlo and The Bravest Girl in the World. This was a 45-minute operetta sung in English and Spanish. Students learned about this performance in music class. For many of our students, this was their first time attending an opera!
