The Mustang Minute

Greetings Mustang Families!

We hope this issue of the Mustang Minute finds you relaxed, rejuvenated...and enjoying this "interesting" April weather! Hopefully this snow will melt before we know it and the true springtime weather we're all craving will be on its way!

In looking at the weeks ahead, there are several important dates coming up on the docket. We encourage you all to read on to keep yourselves informed so that you don't miss a beat! We will also be wrapping up our Forward state testing in both buildings this week. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our students, who have been AWESOME throughout this entire process, putting forth their best effort and being respectful of others while testing. We are so proud of you!

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Mustangs!

Mr. Braden and Mrs. Franz

• 4/18 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6pm
• 4/18 - Adult Yoga @ BES, 6pm
• 4/18 - Men's Basketball @ BMS, 7pm
• 4/19 - BMS Track & Field Practice, 2:40- 4pm
• 4/19 - Fitness Center Open @ BMS, 5-7pm
• 4/20- Zumba @ BMS, 6pm
• 4/21 - Beginning Band Sign up night @ BMS- 3-7pm
• 4/21 - Fitness Center Open @ BMS, 5-7pm
• 4/24 - Fitness Center and Hall Walking @ BMS, 1-4pm
• 4/25- Zumba @ BMS, 4:30pm
• 4/25 - Adult Yoga @ BES, 6pm
• 4/25 - Men's Basketball @ BMS, 7pm
• 4/26 - Fitness Center Open @ BMS, 5-7pm
• 4/27- Zumba @ BMS, 6pm
• 4/28 - Fitness Center Open @ BMS, 5-7pm
• 4/30- Zumba @ BMS, 9am
• 4/30- Family Bike Ride, 9am-noon

One of the best parts of being a principal is learning about all of the amazing things that our students are up to outside of school sponsored activities and events. This week, I had the chance to speak with 8th grade student, Dylan Moran.

For those not in "the know", Dylan is a tremendous artist. You can often find him doodling in his sketchbook during lunch and recess. He has created several different series of works of art. What's most interesting though is how he comes up with his drawings. First, he draws a random line or shape on the page. Then he visualizes how he might turn that line into something unique. Another method he has used is thinking of two or more different things and then combining them into one cohesive creature. Pictured below are some of Dylan's more recent works of art. Bravo, Dylan! You are so talented!

Students observed going above and beyond in being kind, being safe, and/or being responsible are issued “BE BROOKWOOD” tickets throughout their school week. Each week we randomly select students from this group and acknowledge them in our morning announcements and in the weekly MUSTANG MINUTE. Help us congratulate the students that were selected this week:

Kindergarten- Noah, Nora, Michael O., Landon, Nico, Harmoni, Rosi, Avery, Eian

1st- Lizzy, Payton, Dylan, Eli, Sophiah, Bella, Levi, Stone, Lucy

2nd- Alan, Sawyer, Riley, Bradley, Lola, Wyatt

3rd- Adalynn, Eli, Amara, Jacob, Gwen, Jackson H.

Congratulations to all of our BE BROOKWOOD ticket earners and keep up the great work, Mustangs!

Be sure to check out the summer sports camps offered in the month of June! There are a variety of options for all athletes and age groups - sign up now!

Reminder: Our track season starts April 19th, and all 6th-8th graders are eligible to participate. If you have not done so already, dust off those running shoes and get outside for some training runs in preparation for the season. We look forward to seeing you on April 19th! If you have any questions about the upcoming season, please contact Mr. Guth or Mr. Jagow.

Go Mustangs!

Coach Metcalf

This past week, Señorita Mohr's Spanish class had a little fun with "Cascarones". Cascarones are eggs that have been hollowed out, dyed pretty colors, and then stuffed with confetti. They are a traditional activity during Mexican celebrations including weddings, Carnival, and Easter. The confetti-filled eggs may be thrown or crushed over the recipient's head to shower them with confetti. Students in Mrs. Mohr's class enjoyed not only learning about this tradition but they actually got to partake. Fun was had by all!

Congratulations to all of our students that participated in the 2022 Brookwood Elementary Spelling Bee. If you were not able to watch the Spelling Bee on Facebook Live, you can still catch it on our school webpage on the "live feeds" section. It was so nice to see our students perform and use the strategies they have learned in class. Special congratulations to 1st place finisher, Declan, 2nd place finisher, Priya, 3rd place finisher, Reed. Way to go, Mustangs!

Brookwood Family Bike Ride is on April 30th from 9-12 at BMS! We are raising awareness and funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, promoting bicycle safety, and information on great trails in Wisconsin. This great opportunity is sponsored by the Brookwood Family Organization, Genoa City Educators' Association, Genoa City Police Department and Avant Cycle Cafe.

The Nippersink Trail 6 mile ride for older and more advanced cyclists will start at 9 am. Our shorter ride in Hunters Ridge is geared for those younger riders and will begin at 10am. Information and education will be ongoing through 11:30am and a hot dog lunch, donated by the BFO, will be provided. Come and join this fun day! Pre-registration is encouraged.

BMS Clothing Closet is a resource for our middle school students whose families might need a little extra help with clothing needs. If your family could benefit from gently used clothing for your middle school children, please reach out to Mrs.Garrett with questions or specific needs. Mrs. Garrett will have "open" shopping hours for students on Fridays during lunch/recess time in the art room beginning on April 8th.

Willy Wonka is well on the way to being amazing! BMS Screendoor Production actors are memorizing lines, learning their dance steps, and singing their hearts out ! On May 19th and 20th, they will bring magic to the stage at 7 pm. Mark your calendars now! You won't want to miss it!

During the weeks of March 21- April 29, our Brookwood students in grades 3-8 will engage in Forward state testing. The Wisconsin Forward Exam is administered online in the spring of each school year and is designed to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Please read below for additional details regarding the specifics of this test.