Brookwood Elementary School

Today was the big day! Thank you to our wonderful audience for supporting our talented actors in their performance of "The Jungle Book." We are incredibly proud of everything they accomplished this week. Fantastic job, everyone! Next week, get ready for "The Wizard of Oz." See you then! There are still spots open for this summer school class that starts on Monday. Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Bonjour! Our students in "Passport Around the World" summer school class had a delightful day exploring France. They enjoyed a picnic featuring cheese, grapes, croissants, and freshly made crepes—très bien! The fun continued as they played "escargot," a popular French children's game. They also crafted some beautiful bracelets. Tomorrow, they we embark on their journey to Scandinavia! Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Our Brookwood volleyball summer school camp is in full swing! We've seen remarkable improvement across the board and are having a blast playing this fantastic sport. Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Students in PE Potpourri have been very active these past two days. They've played musical chairs, tag, and done relays in the hallway. Sharks and minnows has been their absolute favorite game to play though! They have been having so much fun playing all their games that students always leave this class very tired and sweaty, as does Ms. Wagner! Friendly reminder for all students to do their best in bringing a water bottle to summer school every day! Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Ciao! Today, students in the "Passport to the World" summer school class explored the wonders of Italy. They learned some Italian, created models of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and even found ways to keep it standing straight. Their culinary adventure included making their own pizza and indulging in delightful Italian cream cakes. Delicious! Tomorrow, they continue their journey to France! Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

In the "Shakespeare in a Week" summer school class, students diligently practiced their lines for their upcoming play, "The Jungle Book." Today was especially exciting as they began crafting their costumes. Can you guess who will be playing Mowgli, Baloo, Shere Khan, Bagheera, or Kaa? They are having so much fun bringing our characters to life! Interested in joining session 2 of summer school that starts on Monday?! We still have openings! Classes are FREE for all Brookwood students. Incoming 4K-3rd Contact: Carey.Denecke@gcj2.k12.wi.us Incoming 4th-8th Contact: Amanda.Springer@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Thank you to our Staff Wellness Committee and High Point- Lake Geneva for kicking off our first day of summer school with some treats and drinks for our staff!! We are so thankful for the community’s support in all things Brookwood. 💙

Today, students in the "A Passport to the World" summer school class embarked on a cultural journey to Mexico. They immersed themselves in Mexican culture, learned some of the language, crafted vibrant sarapes, played the traditional game of Loteria, and cooked (and enjoyed) delicious tortilla chips and cheese quesadillas. It was a day packed with exciting activities! Tomorrow, their passports will be taking them to Italy for another day of exploration and fun!

To celebrate the end of the school year for our 4K students and their families, they celebrated by having an end of the school year 4K Olympics. They had a blast and we can't wait to see them all here in the fall for all day 5K!

Not only are our students celebrated at the end of the year but so are our staff! The end of the year staff luncheon was with great food and great company. It’s a time where we acknowledge milestones with years of service. Congrats to: Mrs. Fonk for 5 years of service, Mrs. Soto, Mr. Dittner, & Mrs. Denecke for 10 years of service, and Ms. Cottrell & Mrs. Collins for 15 years of service. We also celebrated Mrs. Sireno for her retirement and her 24 years of service at Brookwood. We are so thankful for our staff and their dedication towards our schools, students, and community. Happy Summer, Mustangs. #OnceAMustangForeverAMustang

What a beautiful day for a family picnic — at BES. 💙

Here is this month's Mustang Minute! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pz5vdEmPWJHDo-plFUeg4TZCiqE-WAhS/view?usp=sharing

Our summer school registration is wrapping up for June 17th-27th. We still have openings and just a reminder that ALL of our offerings are FREE for all Brookwood students. If your child has signed up for classes, their schedule will be sent home next week. If you are interested in signing your child(ren) up, please do so ASAP. Here is an updated booklet: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_NrECrHA/qMMGYJ-AeF_NVLgcjD5KqA/view?utm_content=DAF_NrECrHA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor If you see a class or classes your child is interested in, please contact your child's schools front office to register them! All Summer School Classes are held at Brookwood Middle School.

On April 11th, the Genoa City Joint 2 School District welcomed families, community members, and business partners into the middle school for a Community Partnership Thank You Reception. The District had a student artwork showcase led by the students of Kim Garrett and Missy Horak, and as a part of the reception, the District shared a presentation on various programs that are supported through Brookwood families and community members, such as: The Community Garden, The School Forest, The Brookwood Closet, Holiday Bundles, and School Supply Kits. Click the link below to read more about these programs! Thank you to those that sponsored this event! 44 Supply Cameron Thomas Tax Services The Cooper Family C Smith for Repair Dale's Quails Moving With Erin Weber RE/MAX Plaza licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin Liberty Mechanics Pfi Fashions Thank you to Celebration on Wells for supporting this event as well. Thank you to Moving With Erin Weber RE/MAX Plaza licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin for your Platinum Sponsorship towards this event! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGGt9CKLlM/0yGDPudIw4v_wAs9DnjJaQ/view?utm_content=DAGGt9CKLlM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Grab your blankets BES families... It's time for a picnic! When: June 6th 11:30-12 You are invited to join your child for a picnic lunch on the last day of school. Students can choose to purchase a school lunch of a hot dog, juice, fruit, veggies, and milk or join you for your own special lunch. At 11:15 we will have our 3rd grade parade throughout the building. All parents and guests will be asked to form a line outside the main entrance by the bell, weather permitting. If it is raining, parents will come in and form a line by 4k. 3rd graders will make their way through the building passing all homerooms and exiting the main door to the parent reception line. If you will not be attending the 3rd Grade parade please meet outside by the playground at 11:30. Picnic will end at 12:00. School will be dismissed at 12:25. If you would like to take your child home after the picnic , please be sure to sign out with your child’s teacher. Report cards will either be distributed at sign-out time or sent home in your child's backpack.

Throughout the school year, the GCJ2 Staff Wellness Committee, which consists of volunteer staff members, shares various ways for our staff to encourage wellness consciousness and increase various bands of wellness such as their physical, mental, and social activities. Activities focusing on wellness are put out for staff to participate in voluntarily, with fun prizes awarded - courtesy of generous donations from local businesses. This year, we are thankful for the following businesses and people that have donated to and/or supported our Staff Wellness: Evolve Fitness Studio, Lake City Social Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa - Josh Doyle, Low Daily, The Runaway Micropub and Nanobrewery, Towne & Country Lanes, Infinity Coffee & Beyond- Cafe B, Plaza Theater, Main Event Pub and Grill, The Bottle Shop - Lake Geneva, The Candle Mercantile, Richmond Mercantile, Mrs. Derickson for staff yoga, Mrs. Brenek for drumfit, and our committee members for asking and gathering donations -- but a huge shout out to Mrs. Conrardy and Miss Pacholczak for leading in the asking and gathering donations. Additionally, a HUGE thank you to our Wellness Committee members for putting together ALL the activities like monthly wellness bingo, bi-weekly inspirational emails, encouraging affirmations in staff locations, and the list goes on and on and on…. We were also SO excited to bring back mini massages for our teachers to partake in on-site which was one of the grand prizes this year. Thank you to James from Therapeutic Balance for his service to our staff! Thank you again to all the staff that voluntarily participated in the staff wellness activities this year! We are #MustangProud of you all! Interested in donating to our staff wellness? Contact: Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Yesterday, 5K-3rd had a blast on their field trip! They went on a Lake Geneva boat tour, had lunch in the park, and visited the Lake Geneva Library! Thank you to all the parents that came along and to the teachers for sharing these pictures! You should have received info on programming offered at the Lake Geneva library this summer....keep an eye out for the flier coming home about programming for the Genoa City Library too!!

1st grade students learned about the life cycles in science this spring. All of the scientists at BES watched as chicks and ducklings were incubated and hatched. All together there were 9 chicks and 6 ducklings that went to good feather-ever homes!

Did you sign your child up for our FREE summer school program yet? We offer two sessions and classes are filling up! Here is a showcase of some of the classes that still have openings for our 1st session (June 17-20) for our incoming 5K-8th grade students. Want to view the whole booklet and all the classes being offered to these grade levels and all students? Check it out here and stay tuned for more summer school features! https://tinyurl.com/y64cyfxm

Last night, BES Kindness Squad presented to the school board and community members the many service projects they have completed this year. Kindness Squad members were then recognized for all of their service hours they have done both in the school and within the community. Way to go, Kindness Squad!!