Genoa City Joint 2 School District

Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/MIK8PdKNmos Por favor vea lo siguiente Mensaje Mustang en español, con Danica Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/ndXahAhgR78

Hello, Elementary Heart Heroes! Which Explorer was your favorite from last week’s KHC Kickoff? Can you remember which one really loves water? Which one loves to be active? How about which one reminds us all to say NO to tobacco? These are all great things for your health, now it’s time to go online and take your own personal health challenge! PLUS, you get a free wristband just for signing up! http://www2.heart.org/goto/BrookwoodGenoaCity

Are you ready for Tuesday’s BFO Meeting at BES? We are excited to announce that we will be offering FREE childcare at our monthly BFO Meetings!!! Children attending our free childcare must be 18 months or older. Thank you to the 8th grade leadership students for helping our families come together to help us plan, organize, and coordinate events for our schools.

We had a great first session of Saturday Morning Basketball! Thanks to all the families who came out & a special shout-out to the 8th grade assistants!

Here is your Mustang Minute from our Principals' Offices: https://www.smore.com/14hp7

During this very cold week, students in Mrs. Bullock's music classes got their wiggles out indoors while working on their fine motor skills to music. Kindergarteners and first graders went "ice skating".

Students in Mrs. Garrett's 7th/8th grade Photography class elective have been learning the basics of photography these past two weeks through a series of photography challenges. Pictured here are students working on a monochromatic flat lay challenge. Students had to group together objects of one color to create an interesting composition that would be photographed from above. Also pictured are photos from their first challenge - The Close Up.

CONGRATS to Alyssa, an 8th grader at our middle school, she was one of just 12 winners in the Society's Assets "Ability Not Disability" poster contest. The contest was open to students in Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties. Alyssa was awarded 3rd place in her age category (grades 6-8) and received a laminated copy of her artwork, a winner's ribbon, a Target gift card, and her work is printed in Society's Assets 2022 calendar. A copy of her artwork is also on display at Society's Assets Racine office. We are Mustang Proud of you, Alyssa!! Way to go!!!

Please help us welcome our newest Brookwood Family member Austin Delgado!! You’ll see Delgado at our middle school student teaching with Mrs. Kanthack. Here’s a little more information about Delgado!! Delgado is currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater studying Elementary Education and is minoring in Elementary Math with a graduation date of May of this year. He was Resident Assistant at Whitwater working and living with the freshmen in the dorms. Delgado was born and raised in Antioch, Illinois and is the oldest of 3. His younger brother is a sophomore at Bradley University, and his younger sister is a junior at Antioch Community High School. His father works in accounting and finance, while his mother works within a cafeteria in a school. Delgado has a passion for animals and has always had a pet by his side while growing up. He has a pitbull/lab mix named Jetson that just turned 5 years old. Delgado's family rescued Jetson from the shelter and in Delgado's opinion is one of the cutest and smartest dogs he has ever been around. Until Delgado started his student teaching, he played baseball at Whitewater and has played it since he was 4 years old. He continues his passion for baseball with coaching, he has a 13U travel baseball team that he is currently coaching in preparation for this Summer! Delgado has always known his passion for wanting to be a teacher since he was a sophomore in high school when he was able to take a preschool class as an elective. That was his first experience teaching and has loved the idea ever since. Delgado says, "There is no better feeling than helping others, and if given the opportunity, I would love nothing more than to help change the lives of these students for the better!" Welcome to our Brookwood Family!!!

Thank you to all those that are able to attend our in-person presentation. We are excited to be able to live stream tonight's PSG presentation to you on: Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic on our Children. Slated to start at 6:00 pm 1/26/22: https://www.facebook.com/GenoaCitySchools/videos/358169109457129

Don't forget...Mustang Muffin forms are due by Thursday the 28th! If you have any questions, please contact the BFO directly at brookwoodfamily19@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/2ph4tfbc

Pre-registration closes THIS Friday for the Mosaic Art Night with Mrs. Garrett!! There are only a few more spots left...so sign up NOW! Join in on the fun at BMS with a community art class on mosaic art! Learn how to create a mosaic art piece with glass, tile, and grout! This is a beginner level class. Each participant will leave with a completed mosaic piece with the theme of the mosaic up to the individual. Open to all ages although children under 12 should attend with an adult. Class fee $10 due on day of class Pre-register by contacting Kim Garrett at Kim.Garrett@gcj2.k12.wi.us additional information: https://tinyurl.com/mryz5mrz

Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off with Mrs. Brenek at School on Jan 26th and 27th! BES is SO excited to bring back our Kids Heart Challenge. These two days will be our BES kick off days! Stay tuned for info to come home soon!

Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/AJ1sONM-0Ao Por favor vea lo siguiente Mensaje Mustang en español, con Danica Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/bVekjZiJDmM

Here is your Mustang Minute from your principles’ offices: https://www.smore.com/ncwjf

We are so excited about the Mustang Muffin event on Feb. 5th from 9am-1030am @BMS. We hope you have turned in your pre-order slip but if not—the deadline has been extended to the 28th! Please get your pre-order forms turned in ASAP! If you have questions, please contact in BFO at Brookwoodfamily19@gmail.com https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QPplpkUQxpLW0WsIem2B6kSFFpxcgOqq/view?usp=drivesdk

Get ready Elementary Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off on January 26th and 27th during your P.E. class! We’re excited to learn about heart health and emotional well-being while having FUN and SAVING LIVES. Sign up today so you don’t miss out! http://www2.heart.org/goto/BrookwoodGenoaCity

Brookwood families and community members, we hope you can join our FREE event lead by Professional Services Group (PSG) on Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic on our Children at Brookwood Middle School on Wednesday, January 26th. Please see the information below for the schedule. 5:30 - 6:00 pm Light dinner 6:00 - 7:00 pm Parent presentation with complimentary child care available RSVP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3572f9ze If you have any questions, please contact Julia Garczynski at Julia.Garczynski@gcj2.k12.wi.us

*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to Kellie Bohn at the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108 -Kellie.Bohn@gcj2.k12.wi.us The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.

Jan. 24th - 28th Elementary School will be focusing on “Making Healthy Choices” and the Middle School will be focusing on “Drug Prevention”. The week will be filled with fun spirit dress up days, education, and activities. Spirit dress up days for elementary and middle school: MONDAY, JAN. 24TH DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO -Elementary’s theme - Heros make healthy choices -Middle’s theme - Say “Kapow” to drugs TUESDAY, JAN. 25TH WEAR NEON -Elementary’s Theme - Make healthy choices for a bright future -Middle’s Theme - We shine too bright to let drugs dim our light WED, JAN. 26TH WEAR PJS Elementary’s Theme - Healthy choices are the key to your dreams Middle’s Theme - Follow your dreams, stay drug free THURSDAY, JAN. 27TH WEAR WORKOUT CLOTHES Elementary’s Theme - Take care of yourself Middle’s Theme - Living drug free is no sweat FRIDAY, JAN. 28TH WEAR SCHOOL/COLLEGE SHIRT -Elementary’s Theme - Healthy choices help us reach our goals -Middle’s Theme - Staying drug free helps me reach my goals