A "Hero Moment" for Reading!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of BookTrust, every second through fifth grader in our district received a copy of the newest Dog Man book! To celebrate, our students had a special "hero moment" dedicated to the joy of reading.
Fourth and fifth graders gathered in the common area for an epic read-in, diving into their new books together.
Second and third graders partnered with kindergarten and first grade students for reading buddy time, sharing stories and fostering a love of reading across grade levels.
Well...we do live in Wisconsin...what a difference a few days make! Enjoy the weather, Mustangs -- we know we did today!!
Brookwood Middle School Presents Disney's The Lion King Jr.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Musical Performance!
Show Dates:
April 10 & April 11
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Brookwood Middle School
Experience the magic of the Pride Lands as our talented middle school performers bring this beloved story to life! With incredible music, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming tale of courage and friendship, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Admission: Free-Will Donation at the Door
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Come and support our students as they sing, dance, and roar their way through this spectacular production!
For more information, contact Brookwood Middle School.
Hakuna Matata – See you there!
Brookwood Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Band and 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Choir will be performing on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm.
This concert will be held in the cafeteria.
We hope to see you there!
After a beautiful windy weekend the fields around our school were a little messy. Our 5th grade guidance students from Mrs.Erickson's class wanted to help out and keep our school community clean! You can always be the "I" in Kind.
📢 Genoa City Schools Operational Referendum – Vote April 1!
💰 Cost to taxpayers: Estimated 7 cent increase in the mill rate (For example - $14 per year per additional on a $200K home value)
⚠️ Without it? Potential cuts to staff, programs, and student services.
Our schools need your support! The April 1, 2025 referendum asks for $1.9M annually for three years to maintain student programs, salaries, transportation, and facilities—this amount includes the $800K from the expiring 2022 referendum.
📅 Learn more at a Community Info Session:
📍 March 10 | 6 PM | Brookwood Middle School
📩 Questions? Visit our website: https://www.genoacityschools.org/page/referendum-2025
Friendly March reminder: we live in Wisconsin. What’s your favorite activity to do when it’s snowing? 💙
Important Reminder: Upcoming Referendum on April 1
Brookwood Schools are at the heart of our community, shaping the future for our students every day. As we approach the upcoming referendum on April 1, we want to take a moment to celebrate the great things happening in our schools.
This video: https://youtu.be/gPR3MJI_5Vw is a reminder of the incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive community that make Brookwood special. The referendum will have an impact on our schools - one way or another - and we encourage everyone to stay informed and make their voices heard at the polls. More information on the referendum can be found on the district website: https://www.genoacityschools.org/page/referendum-2025
Watch, share, and remember to vote on April 1!
In celebration of National Reading Month, BMS Advisories are competing to Read Across America! Each Advisory needs to read 3,580 minutes to make it from the western-most point of the contiguous US to the eastern-most point. Each minute read = 1 mile. Encourage your student to keep track of their at-home reading and turn in their reading logs each Monday. Follow along as we update their progress using road-trip vehicles and this US map!
Congratulations to the 3 artists who will be published in the Southern Lakes Anthology book for 2025!
Mateo - Artwork "Lion & Mouse"
Brynn - Artwork "Imagination"
Veronica - Artwork "Music's Expression"
We would also like to congratulate the following students as their work was chosen for judging!
Noah C., Avery S., Chespin P., Gideon T., Raie G., Maven B., Klaire C., Nolan N., Angelica C., Emileigh G., Stella D., Monserrat M., Ryder B., Oliver W., Hailee K., Everett W., Talon F., Mia H., Eric d.H., & Ezra G.
Way to make us #MustangProud!
Please join us in celebrating Read Across America Week with these themed dress-up days! 3/17-21
Monday: Lucky to be readers: Wear green
Tuesday: Reading knocks our socks off: Wear silly socks
Wednesday: Wordy Wednesday: Wear a shirt with words on it so everyone has to read it!
Thursday: Snuggle up with a good book: Wear pajamas to school!
Friday: Brookwood Loves Books! Wear your Brookwood gear!
Here is the March Mustang Minute: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1thSnquLLb7N6AbN_QffXievPwzaLtSGU/view?usp=sharing
The 5th graders wrapped up the Ecosystem Unit with some amazing research presentations! Students chose an Ecosystem and researched the climate, plants, animals, location, and threats. They then created a diorama, poster, or a podcast and presented their information to the class. They did a fantastic job! Way to go, Mustangs!
4th and 5th grade celebrated the end of Kindness Week with a good read. The BookTrust and Scholastic program gave each student a free Dog Man book.
4th grade are studying rocks and minerals in science. Students have been learning about the layers of the earth and how they connect to states of matter. For example, the crust is a solid, the mantle is a solid, the outer core is a liquid, and the inner core is a solid. Liquid magma is inside a volcano and as it travels upward and turns into lava. That is when it hits the invisible air or gas.
Calling all Kindergartener-5th Graders!! Saturday Morning Basketball is BACK!!
Saturday Morning Basketball Sign-Up Form:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfGtU0C-2w8E.../viewform
Saturday Morning Basketball is back! Saturday Morning Basketball is open to our Mustangs in grades K-5th.
Saturday Morning Basketball will meet March 8th, March 15th, and March 22nd.
This year, Saturday Morning Basketball will operate with an open-gym format. You may bring your Mini Mustangs to the BMS gymnasium any time between 8am-11am on these Saturdays and stay for a short period of time or the whole morning.
All Saturday Morning Basketball will take place in the BMS gymnasium. Please use the side parking lot (by the playground) and enter through Door 5. Parents are welcome to stay - we will have seating set up - or you can drop and go.
This form is to ensure we have contact information on file for any children who show up. You are not obligated to attend every Saturday.
Please fill out a separate form for each student you are signing up.
If you have any questions, please contact Jess Metcalf (jessica.metcalf@gcj2.k12.wi.us).
Go Mustangs!
On February 19, as part of Kindness Week, Brookwood Middle School had the incredible opportunity to welcome the K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers from the Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) for a special visit. The event, centered around “community kindness,” allowed students and staff to experience the warmth, comfort, and joy these specially trained dogs bring.
The visit provided a calming presence for our school community and lots of smiles and hugs. Comfort dogs provide many benefits-they help children learn compassion, empathy, responsibility, respect, and self-discipline. They provide non-judgmental love, acceptance, and emotional support and studies have shown that even a short time with a comfort dog can decrease levels of anxiety and increase emotional well-being. Students also had the chance to interact with the dogs, learn about their training, and gain valuable lessons about kindness, empathy and the impact, benefits and the power of giving back through volunteerism. The handlers highlighted the importance of volunteerism, explaining how their dedication to training and working with the dogs has made a big difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the visit, students met with the dogs in small groups, ensuring a peaceful and positive experience for all. The handlers shared insights about each dog’s personality and responsibilities, teaching students about the important role these animals play in providing emotional support during times of crisis.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national, volunteer-based program that deploys over 130 comfort dogs across 26 states. These dogs work in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and disaster-stricken areas, offering emotional support and relief to those in need. Each dog undergoes 18 months of rigorous training before being placed.
The visit was a huge success, leaving smiles on faces and love in hearts. As a school, we are grateful for this experience and look forward to future opportunities to visit with the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to the handlers and volunteers who made this special day possible-your kindness truly made an impact.
This past week, we honored our 6th-8th graders and their families who finished the first semester with a 3.5 GPA or higher with a light breakfast celebration. Way to go, Mustangs!!
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 sharers of greatness are four BMS students that competed in the 2025 Wisconsin State USBC Youth Championship Tournament in Madison, WI this past weekend. Members competed in 3 divisions including Singles, Doubles, and the Team event. To represent their Brookwood pride, the boys competed under the team name of Mustangs.
Way to go to Elijah, Gage, Griffin, and Reed on a great showing at Youth State this weekend! We are SO #MustangProud of you all!!!
