Family P.E. Week is next week! Have you contacted Mrs. Brenek and/or Mr. Guth on when your child’s class is? We can’t wait to have you all in the buildings on October 8th and/or 9th!
Not only will you be with Mrs. Brenek and/or Mr. Guth but their student teachers too!
We are so excited to have Mr. Ramirez (BES) and Mr. Anderson (BMS) with us.
Here’s a little more about Mr. Guth and Mr. Anderson:
Mr. Guth has been at Brookwood for 18 years and is super excited to have a student teacher this year because he thinks it is exciting to mentor someone who brings fresh ideas and innovative approaches, which can invigorate both students and the learning environment. The collaboration that happens between Guth and his student teacher also fosters professional growth, allowing Guth to reflect on his own practices while guiding Mr. Anderson through his early teaching journey. Additionally, having an extra teacher means more personalized support for students, creating a more dynamic and responsive classroom. Guth thinks Brookwood stands out as an exceptional school due to its people. Brookwood is fortunate to have dedicated students, a committed staff, and a supportive community. The school’s smaller size fosters personalized attention for each student and creates a tight-knit environment where meaningful connections can thrive. This sense of community, combined with a focus on individual growth, sets Brookwood apart in a way that wouldn’t be possible in a larger school setting. Guth says that the Personal Wellness class at BMS is special because the class focuses on teaching students important life skills like teamwork, empathy, and emotional intelligence while also fostering physical health. By integrating activities that challenge both the body and mind, students learn how to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Additionally, the small class sizes allow for more personalized attention while creating a safe space for students to grow socially and emotionally. This combination of physical, emotional, and social learning makes Personal Wellness a standout program at Brookwood Middle School.
Mr. Anderson is currently finishing his last semester at Carthage College where he is pursuing his degree in Exercise and Sports Science and Secondary Education and Health. Anderson has had amazing relationships with some of his teachers growing up and wanted to be “that” teacher for others. He wants to be a positive role model to students and help teach and grow the next generations to come. He thinks the close knit community makes Brookwood amazing and his experience has been great so far — the students are great and he loves how active the community is with Brookwood.
Don’t forget to contact Mr. Guth if you have a child or children at our middle school to find out when they have their Personal Wellness class!
Matt.Guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us
AMAZING! Thank YOU to ALL the families and students that came out tonight to learn more about our BMS Theater Club!! Couldn’t make it to the meeting and want to learn more? Email Mrs. Coggins :
Kylie.Coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The area’s favorite “Fancy Gas Station” is again showing their generous support for Genoa City Schools with another “PUMP PRIDE” campaign! Through the entire month of October, 2 cents from every gallon of gas sold at pumps 11 & 12 at the Genoa City Travel Center will be donated back to the students of Brookwood Schools! Coordinated by area realtor and community member, Erin Weber, this unique fundraiser provides funding that directly benefits the students through field trips, programming, learning opportunities, and more! Please take a moment to fuel up at the Genoa City Mobil and support local business AND local schools!
The 5th and 6th graders will be traveling to the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL on October 29th to attend a live musical performance titled Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. This is a 45-minute operetta sung in English and Spanish. Students will learn about this performance in music class. We will have class discussions and complete class activities while learning about singing/vocal ranges, instruments, storyline, and being a good audience member, among other aspects of the performance.
Here is this month's Mustang Minute! Enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZygHwookK3ztf961b7yrL2lVh6KxYlUw/view?usp=sharing
4th-8th graders!! Sign up for the Fall Garden Club! There are two more sessions! Just show up! Questions: Maryellen.Kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Thank you Genoa City Police Department - Chief Bappert - for these beautiful drone pictures during our Gold Walk!!
Check out all of our GOLD WALK pictures on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=GenoaCitySchools&set=a.949128087232434
Happy Monday, Mustangs! Here is this week's Mustang Morning Show! Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/y_qQouohQ5w?si=m8NtG3otZZuFJo1J
***FAMILY P.E. WEEK IS OCTOBER 7th-11th!! Families, please contact Mrs. Brenek / Mr. Guth to find out when your child's class is on October 8th or 9th to join in on the fun***
We are SO proud of our BMS Cross Country Team and ALL of our Brookwood athletes that attended last night's All City Cross Country Youth Meet! Special shout out to all the BES parents that made it out there with their Mustang Athlete(s)!! Way to make us #MustangProud!
Have more pictures for us to post? Email them to Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Friendly reminder to our 7th and 8th grade families:
The deadline to sign up for the 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. trip is fast approaching. If you want to join us for this amazing event, please contact WorldStrides at 1-800-458-5899 or register online at worldstrides.com/register Our trip ID is 216308
The deadline to sign up is September 30th.
GCJ2 Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 & 24
More information will be sent home via your child's teachers
No School: October 14, 2024 // Teacher PD Day
We are so excited for our 7th & 8th graders to partake in this year's Build My Future SE event on October 9th.
Build My Future SE WI is a collaborative effort between Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association. The event is possible because of the generous support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of our exhibitors.
Check out their promo video that features some Brookwood students from last year's trip:
https://youtu.be/9N5jEjNbGDE?list=TLGGK_ldD4OwB7QyNTA5MjAyNA
More information to come from your child's teachers.
"Are you ready to step into the spotlight or help create the magic behind the scenes? Join us for our first Theater Club meeting on October 1st at 5:30 PM in Mrs. Coggins’ Room (Room 123)!
We’ll be discussing: ✨ What Theater Club is all about
✨ Our Fall Show
✨ Important Dates
✨ A Sneak Peek at the Spring Musical!
Whether you want to act, build sets, design costumes, or run the lights—there’s a place for YOU! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of something amazing. See you there! 🌟"
The Genoa City Joint 2 School District has a school board vacancy. Below, you will see the posting of ideal candidate qualifications for this position. This posting will stay open until midnight on September 30th, 2024
To apply, please email a letter of interest to:
Paul Weber, Interim Superintendent
Paul.Weber@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Or, mail a letter of interest to:
Paul Weber
P.O. Box 250
Genoa City, WI 53128
GCJ2 Spirit Week: Sept 30-Oct 4
Our Mustangs stampede with Spirit of Badger Homecoming!
Mon: Beach Day
Tues: Famous Icons
Wed: Color Day
Thurs: Firefighter vs. Camper
Fri: School Spirit
Support BMS Marching Band at Homecoming Parade Oct. 4 in LG
BMS Garden Club has been busy harvesting produce to donate to the local food pantry (Loaves & Fishes). On September 11th, the club planted memorial daffodils in honor of 9/11. Club members are learning a lot and also feeling great about doing something important for the community. This pair beautiful pair of sandhills have also been visiting near the garden quite often lately! Many signs that Fall is near -- even though it's been hot and dry. Special thanks for the new garden equipment provided by Mr. & Mrs. Witherill's Homesteading Club. The new tools and bags are awesome and the new hose makes it very easy to water! Thank you to all of our community garden members for all their hard work -- without you, this wouldn't be possible for our students. This has been the best garden yet!
What a beautiful night for some Brookwood softball. So proud of all of our Mustang athletes!
Have you noticed some beautification that has been happening at the sign for the Hunter’s Ridge neighborhood entrance on Meadow Drive? These boys and their grandmother, Candy, have been working on pulling the weeds, pruning the plants, and will eventually install some new plants into this entrance area. They’ve been volunteering their time and have purchased items on their own to keep our community beautiful. We are so thankful they are a part of our Brookwood Family and not only showcase how to Be Brookwood at school, but outside of school, as well!
Also, a HUGE thank you shout out to all of our village workers and community members that also work hard to make Genoa City great…as we all continue to Grow into Greatness.
Way to make us #MustangProud!!
In a world where you can be anything….be kind, be safe, be responsible….
BE BROOKWOOD! 💙
