Sorry for the delay, Mustangs. Happy May!!!
Enjoy this month's Mustang Minute: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PUhTGlLcsg9GOM0OFF7eXvCq8pCD48K/view?usp=sharing
Make sure to click the grade level tabs to view classroom newsletters and the other various links on the newsletter to stay up to date on all things Brookwood.
If your doorbell rings on May 1st and you find a little basket of flowers….it might be from one of Garden Club Kids! They learned all about the traditions of May 1st or May Day today and made some baskets to share with loved ones! It’s not too late to sneak something to your loved ones or neighbors before it’s May 2nd!
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
We can't believe it's almost graduation time for our 8th graders!
ATTENTION 8th GRADE FAMILIES:
Please use this link to order graduation portraits from E.D. Clark Photography. You MUST order by 2pm on June 5th in order to have your student's photo taken on graduation day. To order: http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/2024Brookwood8thGradeGraduation
6th grade is connecting their geography and science studies to a biologist-led field study at Glacial Park. The field trip will begin at the Lost Valley Visitor Center with a 45 minute indoor lesson on wetland characteristics and their inhabitants. The group will then break into two classes for the 2 hour hike which includes stops at the bog and marsh for hands - on investigations of the two wetlands. The groups will eat lunch on the trail. All students are required to carry their own lunches on the trail. (Backpacks are allowed.) The groups will conclude the field trip indoors with one last activity.
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!!
BMS ABC Countdown to Summer Dress-Up Days 5/1-6/6
Thank you to our Brookwood PTO for putting together the BMS Assembly last Friday for our middle schoolers with Matt Wilhelm! Our students had a blast!!
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
The student council Spring Fun Night was a hit! Fourth and fifth graders had a blast playing tag games, chasing each other, doing the limbo and even participating in a friendly version of dodge ball. Students could also make sun catchers thanks to PTO, or pine cone bird feeders.
The older students enjoyed their own version of fun. The DJ played their favorite songs so they danced the night away! Others enjoyed Giant Jenga and board games with their friends.
Student Council is finishing up their pop tab collection this week for the Ronald McDonald House. It’s not too late to fill the jars of your favorite grade level!
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
This week, BMS hosted a group of future Physical Education teachers from Carthage College as they observed 7th and 8th grade classes. They will be back in the coming weeks to continue to learn and lead activities. We are so proud to be a school that colleges and universities turn to as a resource for examples of quality education.
The middle school’s lost and found table has been slowly dwindling….but there’s still a ton of items left. If you see something that’s yours or your child’s —- please claim it before May 3rd when all items will be donated!!
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
BMS Spring Music Festival Concert: All BMS general music, band, and choir students. 5/15 @6pm @BMS
What’s the best way to celebrate our girls and boys volleyball teams…..? By having an end of the day assembly with a student versus staff game!!!! Any guesses on who won?! Regardless….it was a great way to end the day and celebrate both teams.
This is an informational night for current students and families of students currently in 6th and 7th grade.
More information will be coming out next week, but mark your calendars to find more out about this exciting trip for our current 6th and 7th grade students.
