The GJC2 Family Engagement Team is excited to share with our Brookwood Families and community members a digital read aloud series where our team and staff members will be reading books aloud to you and your families while sharing effective reading strategies and activities for you to engage in at home with not only our books we are sharing with you but also your own personal books, books from our local library, our school libraries, and/or even books bought from the store. We hope you enjoy this activity and find ways to implement these strategies and games at home with your loved ones. Stay tuned! Our first video will be coming out tomorrow on our Facebook page, website, and app.
https://youtu.be/Ml8ohwsJLHA
Who knew that paper tubes could be so beautiful?! Our BMS 3-D Art Class rocked this project!! #BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
Last year, our BMS Physical Education department was fortunate to win a $1,000 grant, and the money was spent on Table Tennis equipment. This was the first time our 7th
and 8th graders had the opportunity to play Table Tennis at Brookwood, and we had a blast! It is such a fun sport, that can be played throughout a lifetime. #BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
Our Families in Need Program is changing this year. Please see the attached letter for more information.
Please see the following Mustang Message from our Superintendent Kellie Bohn: https://youtu.be/fgUI6HIOHis
#BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
On Election Day, Brookwood's seventh graders made their voice heard. In math class, students voted for the US President, a local State Representative, and a local school referendum. Amazing discussions took place, and the students truly enjoyed the experience.
#BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
November 13, 2020 - No School {Professional Development Day for Teachers}
Thank you to everyone that joined into our Zones of Regulation parent presentation tonight! We are thankful for your continued support in our District. Here is the link to the presentation: https://tinyurl.com/yys9gdlg
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to anyone on our Pupil Services Team.
#BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
Mustangs! Join ur ZONES meeting happening now. Here is the link to join in on the parent education event: https://meet.google.com/ctw-ddbw-nze
The Spanish 2 students at BMS have been learning about Day of the Dead. After writing in Spanish about what they would have on their "ofrenda" and reading about an experience a tourist had while visiting Mexico during the Day of the Dead, the students decorated cookies like calaveras or skulls. #BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
BMS Student Council is in need of YOU —our BMS Students!!
This year our BMS student council will be virtual, and or socially distanced when possible for outreach activities and community connections. This is a great leadership opportunity for students in grades 4-8!
Please reach out to Mr. Dittner or Mr. Croak to get the Google Classroom code to join in on the fun. Their first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th from 3:14-3:45!
Chris.Dittner@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Nick.Croak@gcj2.k12.wi.us
#BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
The Lake Geneva Schools will be offering a FREE 5 day meal box to any child 18 and under through the Summer Food Service Program. Each meal box will consist of 5 Breakfasts and 5 Lunches. Pick-up will be at Brookwood Middle School on Wednesday, November 25th from 9am - 10am.
Sign up by Monday, November 9th to receive your box(es) here: https://tinyurl.com/yy27w5vq
Wisconsin Public School Educators sponsor workshops for parents and families to help your children stay well and keep learning. Regardless of how your child is learning this year —remote, in-person, or hybrid— get tips to promote wellness, connection and achievement.
Please see the link for more information and registration: https://weac.org/event/is-your-child-getting-enough-social-emotional-support/
We can't wait to see you all at our parent night about our Zones of Regulation curriculum on Wednesday, November 4th at 6 pm via our link in the event found here: https://tinyurl.com/yyynxd5t
We appreciate being able to push out information that we find from our professional resource groups in supporting one another. If you're worried about how you'll handle the coronavirus crisis once the days get shorter and temperatures drop, you're not alone. But while winter might be a challenge this year, check out the attached strategies from Child Mind Institute that you can use to cope with stress and keep you and your children's spirits up. Please don't hesitate to reach out to members of our Pupil Services team with any concerns or questions you have. Find more information on https://childmind.org/
April Fitzsimmons, Elementary School Counselor
Kayln Obry, Middle School Counselor
Annie Halterman, School Psychologist
Thank you so much to everyone that participated in the BFO pumpkin decorating contest! Also, a big thank you for Mrs. Horak and Mrs. Nousaine for choosing two winners from each school. They both said it was a tough choice because all the pumpkins were so amazing! #BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
The 4th and 5th graders took part in a virtual field trip on Wednesday visiting the National Weather Station! Tim Halbach, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at National Weather Service-Milwaukee, walked the students through how they predict the weather for Southeastern Wisconsin. He showed the students multiple tools including a weather balloon and the doppler radar. Both in person and virtual students were able to ask questions about his job and how he predicts the weather. It was a great day for all! #BeBrookwood #BrookwoodsBest
Brookwood Middle School Virtual Families,
Don’t forget that tomorrow kicks off our Virtual MAP testing sessions. Please see the attached letter that was sent out last week in regards to the various session times we have available for testing.
https://tinyurl.com/yxnpevay
We hope to see all of our virtual students on Thursday, October 29 at 10 am.
Before our testing tomorrow, please view with your child the following video that correlates with your child’s District issued device. Students will be using their District issued device to MAP test.
iPad: https://youtu.be/6ZBqoRsXVsU
Chromebook: https://youtu.be/ETmdHV10wTA
If you are a virtual student and would prefer to test on-site, please contact Helen Xiong to schedule a time to have this done.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s academics,
Chris Dittner & Helen Xiong
Chris.Dittner@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
As you are eagerly waiting to enter your conference with your child's teacher, take a few minutes to check out the online book fair! Every purchase also gives money back to our school to support literacy needs. Don't forget about the teacher's wish lists as well! Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodschools2 to get started!
Last call for clipped Box Tops! We will be mailing them in tomorrow afternoon...so if you have any clipped ones, please get them turned into either school office in the morning. Otherwise, keep those scans scanned into our school account listed as Brookwood Elementary. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our BFO at Brookwoodfamily19@gcj2.k12.wi.us
For our families that attended the BFO Pumpkin Pop-Up Event, our BFO has put together this pumpkin decorating contest but they have opened it to all GCJ2 Families. We can't wait to see your pumpkins! Even if you took a picture last week...turn it in before the end of the day tomorrow!
