Brookwood Middle School

Please see the following Monday Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/1rRMRg5KHpo

MUSTANGS!! WE MISSS YOU!!! Thank you for spending this long weekend with us! Your teachers miss seeing you at school each day and they've worked together on getting these specialized videos made just for you! Click on this link: https://flipgrid.com/54eef95b Enter this PASSWORD: Brookwood and click to view any of the videos the teachers have made for you! Feel free to leave a reply to any of the teacher(s) you would like as well....but don't forget...practice good Digital Citizenship by NOT leaving your first or last name----be creative! <3 Stay safe, Mustangs.

Thank you for joining us this weekend! We love being able to share with you the Yoga activities from Ms. Amelse. During our time apart, we will be re-sharing them and share new ones as well--so stay tuned! Remember, consistency is key! Are you skeptical about yoga because you aren't a "yoga" person....?? We recommend that you start with the Three Collective Breaths Video and work from there.....or feel free to reach out to Ms. Amelse and see what she recommends for you! Molly.Amelse@gcj2.k12.wi.us Yoga is a great way to ease your mind and body during this uncertain time where you and/or your child might not be able to fully explain how one is truly feeling in the insides. Here is our last Yoga video for the weekend...stay tuned for a fun bunny activity later today from Mrs. Hoark and a special message from our staff as well! Stay safe, Mustangs---you make us proud! #BrookwoodsBest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0_wpUMzasc&feature=youtu.be

We've got some pretty exciting activities lined up for you tomorrow but to close out today...try this one out! Ms. Nousaine's idea on this one can be implemented in so many ways! If you take her art challenge on, send in your finalized piece to helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us so we can showcase your work! Have a great night, Mustangs! We miss you! #BrookwoodsBest https://youtu.be/36I7Y6JyKNk

The weather person could be wrong...but they could be right too....it is supposed to rain later today and tomorrow....BOO!.... Mr. Guth loves being outdoors and wanted to share some ideas on some fun activities you and your family can do together.....take his ideas and make some fun outside before the rain comes...and thennnnn see how you can change up your ideas into doing an indoor Olympics! If you have ideas to share...share them in the comments...if you have pictures to show....email them to Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us #BrookwoodsBest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsbGGQlvi80

We've got a great way to start out your day...but if you don't get to it now...it's also an option for the end of your day! But this isn't our only activity today ---- so stay tuned! At GCJ2, we want to make sure we are offering a variety of ways to stay active, fit, and engaged during this time away from school. If there are any specific needs that we can help you and your family with, please contact our District Office at 262-279-1053. #BrookwoodsBest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf-9o2ECdVA

Late night yoga.... :) one more activity to ponder for the night and self-reflect but also a great conversation starter in the morning with your child <3. https://youtu.be/iVDkrXdlKIw Thanks for joining us today. We really all are in this together! As a District, we want you to know that we are here for our students, Brookwood families, and our community. If you and/or your family are in need of assistance in any way, please contact our District office at 262-279-1053. #BrookwoodsBest

We hope you enjoyed today's activities....here's our last one for the day...and we have a few more for you that we will be posting throughout the weekend, but feel free to come back to any of these activities at any time! Check out this video Mrs. Hoark made for you to play around with some optical illusions! Not only can you practice by using your own hand...but you can make optical illusions with just about any sketch or image! Email Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us once you make yours so that we can post your optical illusion art to our Facebook page! #BrookwoodsBest https://youtu.be/_aQhh62CvU8

The sun is out!! The sun is out!!! We hope you take some time today and everyday to take advantage of it! Mr. Guth thinks it's always a great time to take a walk out side...just make sure you check which trails are open at this time! Stay safe, Mustangs! #BrookwoodsBest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmJlUVo1ETY

Getting fresh air is sooo important for our bodies! But also finding activities to do when the weather is not so nice is fun too! Here's a fun one from Ms. Nousaine! Not only can you make a magazine bowl out of this method but soooo many other things.....let your creativity and imagination flow...what else could you make with this method of folding, taping, and rolling magazine pages together? Share your ideas in the comments below! #BrookwoodsBest https://youtu.be/yruvzaxSSfE

Get outside! We hope you were able to talk about your emotions with someone or to even reflect upon them with yourself. Connecting your body with your mind is also a great way to destress! Now....get outside and check out this activity from Mrs. Brenek! #BrookwoodsBest Share in the comments on facebook...what things you are drawing with chalk! Or send us a picture of your chalk art to Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us to be posted in the comments on our facebook!... See More

Here is our first long weekend activity! Feelings are good but let's work on feeling better if you aren't. Learning various strategies to control our emotions is important but also being consistent with our strategies is just as important. Being mindful is a skill that takes practice...and like all things....practice makes perfect. Check out this video from Ms. Amelse, our certified Breathe for Change Instructor. #BrookwoodsBest https://tinyurl.com/sn5guny

Get ready! Even though we don't have distance learning today.... we've got some fun activities and messages to share with you this long weekend! Stay tuned to our Facebook page! #BrookwoodsBest

We wanted to let our families know that Brookwood Schools is continuing to partner with PSG and offering our students and families virtual-based mental health services. These services can benefit students who may be in need of additional support to work through social or emotional concerns. PSG staff members will work with families to set up and provide counseling for individuals or families. All providers are licensed by the State of Wisconsin and are trained in Trauma Informed Care. Brookwood Schools are committed to removing barriers so that our students have every opportunity to have their needs met and to succeed in our community and beyond. If you are interested in your child receiving these services, please contact either Kalyn Obry (BMS) or April Fitzsimmons (BES). In addition, PSG will be offering virtual support webinars to our Brookwood families. More information on this will be coming soon. https://tinyurl.com/r4c9sa4

GCJ2 wants to ensure that our community has valid resources during this time of uncertainty. Here are a few more that our Guidance Counselors wanted to share with you. https://tinyurl.com/rb5mcrm If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them directly or through their Well Check Wednesday Form: https://tinyurl.com/shg2cwj

At GCJ2, we want to ensure that we offer our community some personal and/or family wellness activities to do from home throughout our Well Check Wednesdays. Ms. Amelse is a Breath for Change Certified Instructor that also offers various Yoga classes to our students and our community. We hope you are able to take some time out of your day to view this video and practice what Ms. Amelse has to share with us. #BrookwoodsBest https://youtu.be/vU7sOPZEGU8

Although it is important we physically distance ourselves, the Genoa City Joint 2 School District is dedicated in ensuring the social and emotional needs for our Brookwood family is met. Our school counselors will be working virtually to ensure that you and your family are supported. They will be available to talk with you via Google hangouts, email, and/or phone calls. Please fill out the form below if you and/or your child(ren) would like to connect with one or both of our School Counselors: April Fitzsimmons and/or Kalyn Obry. Reach out for help if you need it - we're in this together, Mustangs. Please also feel free to reach out directly to our Director of Pupil Services Julia Garczynski at Julia.Garczynski@gcj2.k12.wi.us #BrookwoodsBest https://tinyurl.com/shg2cwj

4/8/2020 Well Check Wednesday Brookwood Families, This week for "Well Check Wednesday"--- Heather Hoerth, our District School Nurse, will discuss resources that families can use during the COVID-19 crisis. Please feel free to contact her with questions at 262-279-1053 or heather.hoerth@gcj2.k12.wi.us https://youtu.be/iOM9JQqerjs **Stay tuned for more resources to be sent to you and posted on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/GenoaCitySchools

Our very own, Mrs. Kanthack, was selected for a statewide 'promise' retreat! Way to go, Mrs. Kanthack! #BrookwoodsBest https://tinyurl.com/vvy35qt

Please view the following reminder video from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn. https://youtu.be/lyKSHPSCH_M