The community garden prep work is moving along!!
But we need YOUR help!!
Sign up on this form for this great community opportunity located at BMS! Signing up for a week entitles you to a summer of harvesting whatever is ready to be picked and what you can use for your table. https://shorturl.at/afFJ0
We will be holding an informational meeting on May 14th at 5 to discuss what has already been planned and planted as well as what needs to be planted.
Contact: MaryEllen.Kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
DPI, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, announced six Wisconsin educators named as finalists for a national award distinguishing science and mathematics teachers for their achievement in teaching these subjects, and Genoa City Joint 2 is proud that MaryEllen Kanthack has been recognized in the science category as one of the six! The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is considered the U.S. Government’s highest honor for science and math teachers. Kanthack teaches sixth grade at BMS and credits her students, community and colleagues for her inspiration and the success of her work. Her submission was based on research regarding how scientific argumentation in the classroom builds collaborative work and raises achievement in understanding science concepts, along with examples of many things she has accomplished for Brookwood, the state, and nationally. Congratulations, Mrs. Kanthack! Way to make us #MustangProud!!
Our BES scientists participated in the Walworth County Poster Contest. Kindergarten-3rd grade created artwork to the theme "May the Forest Be With You Always".
In 2nd-3rd grade group: Izzie took 2nd and Pretoria took 3rd, with Klaire taking 2nd and Emileigh taking 3rd in the People's Choice category.
In Kindergarten-1st grade group: Charlotte took 2nd in the People's Choice category.
This is quite an achievement as there were over 125 entries this year! Congratulations to ALL of the Mustangs who participated and we look forward to next year! Way to make us #MustangProud!!
This spring the Environmental Education Foundation awarded Brookwood with a grant for $1000 to be used for the school forest and other environmental education programming. Lucas, Avery, and Nolan (members of the Green Schools Club) were there to accept the check and thank the board members for helping the programs in the district. In addition to the grant, Mrs. Freytag is also donating a compost bin to be used for lunch waste. We are grateful for their continued support and look forward to future experiences.
BMS Community Garden Interest Sign Up
Sign up on this form for this great community opportunity located at BMS! Signing up for a week entitles you to a summer of harvesting whatever is ready to be picked and what you can use for your table. There is plenty! Many hands make light work and it will be necessary to weed and water the garden at least 3 times a week.
Please check what month and week works best for you. Weeks run from Sunday to Saturday. We will be holding an informational meeting on May 14th at 5 to discuss what has already been planned and planted as well as what needs to be planted. Please sign up for two weeks so we can give you the best option of a week you want.
https://shorturl.at/afFJ0
Contact: MaryEllen.Kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BES 4K-3rd Grade End of the Year Forest Event on May 3rd. For more information, contact your child's homeroom teacher or Mrs. Bobula (Melissa.Bobula@gcj2.k12.wi.us)
The 5K classrooms went buggy last week!! They're learning all about insects, arachnids and myriapods in their reading unit. On Tuesday, April 23rd, the 5K classes walked to our middle school forest and went on a bug hunt. They used child spades, rakes and magnifying glasses to explore. They found ants, worms, bees, butterflies and even a big, huge slug!
See you all on Monday, Mustangs!! Have a great weekend!!! 💙
Congrats to the following students that won the Geneva Lakes Ice-On contest!! Way to make us #MustangProud Amos, Graham, and Reid!!
This contest was hosted by the Geneva Lake Environmental Agency.
Brookwood Families,
We are excited to once again offer our school supply program, Brookwood Bundles. The teachers have thoughtfully prepared a school supply list for the 2024-2025 school year, and we are pleased to offer an opportunity to purchase these supplies right here from your school!
Forms for this program have been given to students to bring home. If you are in need of another copy, please contact your child’s front office to get another set.
The grade level supplies will be gathered into convenient and hassle-free bundles. They will include all of the supplies needed for the school year and will be ready and waiting for your child in their classroom on Open House Night in August. There is no need to brave the busy stores and worry if you’ll find all of the items on the list. Our team will take care of all the details so that you may enjoy your precious summer days!
The end of the school year is fast approaching and schedules are filling up quickly. Please take a moment out of your busy schedule to consider this opportunity. Each bundle purchased will help support our Families in Need school supply program. Thank you for your support!
*If you are in need of assistance for your child’s Brookwood Bundle, here is more information in regards to support:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2NGwcVOIG-2dt70GQRWl8KC_kkg3DrO/view?usp=sharing
We are SO excited to announce that all 4K-7th graders will be going home with summer school booklets today!!
Classes are FREE for all students enrolled at Brookwood. ALL classes will be held at the middle school this summer. Students are registered on a first "received" basis -- due to popular demand and limited class sizes -- we enroll students as forms are turned into the offices. Forms should be turned into your child's homeroom teacher with the building they attend so they can get them submitted to the office in a timely and orderly fashion.
Click this link to view this summer's classes:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A3wtcxmofuwayfsIUb1jxfLbNE8FuEkD/view?usp=sharing
We are SO #MustangProud of ALL of our BES students that were a part of today’s BES spelling bee!!! They all did such an amazing job!! Congratulations to the following grade level winners:
1st grade winner: Jax
2nd grade: Novalei
3rd grade: Klaire
Brookwood students were recognized at the April 15th Board meeting for their participation in the Southern Lakes Anthology which showed off the students writing and artistic skills: Raie G., Maven B., Nolan N., Lucy H., Klaire C., Reid R., Emma M., Jocelyn H., Nora B., Cody B., Winter J., Lola B., Hailee K., Jocelyn H., Ryder B., Monserrat M., Nerissa A., Tristan P., Amara B., & Talon F.
Four Brookwood students were selected to be published in this year’s anthology: Maven B., Klaire C., Nolan N., & Talon F.
Congrats to all of our students involved!! Way to make us #MustangProud
Market Day is an awesome learning experience for our 3rd graders. In social studies, they have been studying Producers and Consumers, and Saving and Spending. Students have created their own businesses with a handmade product. They have worked on supply costs, marketing and production.
On Market Day, students set up their stands and sell their products. Every student and teacher receives 10 Apple Bucks on their way in and they can purchase whatever products they want. Yes, this is real life products, but not real money. Students have art work, crafts, slime, etc. It's like a farmers market set up and students are allowed to walk through and check out all the products. Attached is the YouTube video of last year's Market Day, if you want to get a better idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGvruYxdGgA&feature=youtu.be
Brookwood elementary and middle school students were recognized by the Walworth County Arts Council for exceptional artwork at an exhibit held this past weekend at Elkhorn Middle School. Mrs. Horak and Mrs. Garrett were each allowed to enter just ten pieces of artwork for display in the show. Mrs. Horak's K - 5th grade artists included Olivia X, Wyatt B, Jaxon S, Reid R, Maven B, Nora B, Jocelyn H, Priya M, and Talon F. Middle school students who were recognized for their outstanding artwork by Mrs. Garrett’s 6th-8th graders included Ava T, Ava S, Veronica T, Thomas I, Collin B, Ally B, Kaiya P, Addison C, Devi S, Alyvia S. Congratulations to our Brookwood artists on their accomplishments in the visual arts!
5K is going on a bug hunt in the school forest on 4/23! For more information, please contact your child's teacher!
On May 1st, 3rd grade students will be attending Education Day with the Beloit Sky Carps. Throwing baseball into the curriculum engages students and helps them learn English, Math, Science, and History in exciting new ways! More information will be going home with students soon!
