The Mustang Minute

Greetings Mustang families!

What an awesome week it has been to be a Mustang! On Thursday, our 3rd grade students made a second visit to BMS for an official "Shadow Day." They spent the morning learning alongside the 4th & 5th graders in their classes, ate lunch and went to recess with their 4th and 5th grade "buddies", and then stayed to watch our second daytime showing of Willy Wonka. There were LOTS of smiles from all of the kids the whole day!

On Wednesday evening, 3rd grade parents and guardians were invited to BMS for an info session and building tour. Thank you to all of the families who were able to make it - it was great to see you! If you were unable to attend just click the link below to view the information you missed, and of course feel free to email Mrs. Franz at tori.franz@gcj2.k12.wi.us for any additional questions. Families of incoming 4th graders are also welcome to schedule a time in June for a face-to-face meeting with Mrs. Franz to discuss their child's transition to BMS and/or to take a building tour.

Lastly, don't forget that tonight is the final showing for "Willy Wonka Jr!" Our students and staff have been working hard for months creating beautiful sets, memorizing lines, learning choreography, and SINGING! We've got a LOT of talent here at Brookwood, folks! We can't wait to see you all there tonight to support our kids!

Have a fantastic weekend Mustangs!

Mr. Braden and Mrs. Franz

• 5/20- Willy Wonka Jr. Performance, 7pm

• 5/23- ZUMBA at BMS 4:30

• 5/23 - Adult Yoga @ BES, 6-7pm

• 5/23 - Men's Basketball @BMS, 7pm

• 5/24 - Fitness Center Open @ BMS, 5pm

• 5/25 - Area Jazz Fest @Badger, 6pm

• 5/25 - ZUMBA at BMS, 6pm

• 5/26 - Fitness Center open @ BMS, 5pm

• 5/30 - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL

• 5/30 - Adult Yoga @ BES, 6pm

• 5/30 - Men's Basketball @BMS, 7pm

• 5/31 - Memorial Day Program @ BES, 10am

• 6/1 - 8th Grade Graduation Dance, 7-9pm @ BMS

• 6/2 - 1/2 Day for 8th Grade

• 6/2 - 8th Grade Graduation @BMS, 6:30pm

• 6/3 - Last Day of School, Early Release, 11:30am (BMS) and 12:20 (BES)

Ms. Skalecki is the recipient of this week's Golden Horseshoe! She has played a vital role in making sure the third grader's transition to the middle school has gone as smooth as possible. Ms. Skalecki also leads Be Brookwood at the elementary school which helps to reinforce positive behavior. We are so lucky for all of the contributions Ms. Skalecki makes in our school. Thank you and congrats!

Congratulations to our students and staff on a wonderful production of Willy Wonka Jr.! From the beautifully designed sets to the awesome singing and acting, our Mustang talent has really been shining through! All K-8 students were able to enjoy daytime performances this week. And the community got its first chance at a viewing on Thursday evening. The FINAL SHOWING of Willy Wonka Jr. will take place TONIGHT at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Be there, Mustangs!

Research has shown that physical activity can actually improve your mood, increase self esteem, and decrease anxiety and feelings of depression. Here's an idea for a fun family activity to get in some exercise and reap the benefits of physical activity.

Mental Health Matters Walk:

1. Before taking a walk (or doing physical activity) ask your child to do a body check. How are they feeling? What is their body temperature? What is their energy level? This helps your child become more in tune with their body sensations and needs.

2. Start with a brisk walk to release endorphins. Endorphins are naturally occurring chemicals produced by the body to relieve stress and pain.

3. Take a slower lap - noticing things around you (mindfulness) or practice using grounding techniques. Grounding is a self-soothing skill to use when you are having a bad day or dealing with a lot of stress, overwhelming feelings, and/or intense anxiety. Grounding helps keep you in the present and helps reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality. There are many grounding techniques. Sensory grounding is the most common for children.

4. After you take a walk (or do physical activity) ask students to do a body check again and to reevaluate how they feel.

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:

KG: Mia in Mrs. Brault's class, Liam B in Ms. Flood's class, and Jaxson in Mrs. Renn's class

1st: Brodie in Mrs. Cassaday's class, Theodore in Mrs. Hanson's class and Penelope in Mrs. Jahn's class

2nd: Lola and Everett in Mr. Hanson's class and Crimson and Alex in Ms. Ferguson's class

3rd: Sophia F and Jackson H in Mrs. Nast's class and Addi B and Finnegan in Ms. Skalecki's class

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

Students in 7th/8th grade Photography class collaborated with students in 7th/8th grade Band class to create special photos of this time in their lives. Photography students used the skills they have learned this semester to take photographs of the band students with their instruments. Students took a three part photo series of students holding their instrument, playing their instrument, and a close up of their hands with their instrument. Mrs. Collins shared this quote which is displayed with the photos and was the inspiration for this project: "As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the others for helping others. The beauty of music-making is that you do both simultaneously." Please stop and take a look at this awesome display in the art and music hallway the next time you are in the middle school building!

Mr. Hanson’s class has been learning about the double vowel syllable in word work. A double vowel syllable is when two vowels are next to each other in a word. This past week we have been working with the double vowels ee, ea, and ey. Students learned that the ey double vowel comes at the end of a word. To practice students' knowledge of double vowels, r-controlled vowels, digraphs, and blends, Mr. Hanson’s class has played the game "Hangman." During this time, students try to look at the sound cards to figure out where vowels, digraphs, and blends occur in the words. Students have enjoyed playing the game and using their word work knowledge from throughout the year.

We’re coming to the end of the school year, and I wanted to give one final shout-out to all of our Mustang athletes who participated on a sports team or in one of our sports clubs during the winter! We love seeing your development in the things that make you happy.

An additional thank you goes out to all of the coaches here at Brookwood. We have an amazing team, and I am looking forward to another year of Brookwood athletics!

There’s still time to sign up for summer programming! Check out the summer sports camps offered in the month of June! There are a variety of options for all athletes and age groups.

Go Mustangs!

Coach Metcalf

It's hard to believe, but it will soon be time to officially graduate our 8th Grade Class from Brookwood! The ceremony will take place outdoors at BMS, at 6:30pm, on Thursday, June 2nd. In the case of inclement weather, we will move into the gymnasium. There is NO LIMIT to spectators for this event, so please feel free to invite whomever you feel will help to make this day even more special for your BMS graduate. We can't wait to celebrate these amazing students and their accomplishments as we wish them luck in their future endeavors.

Greetings 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 2022-2023 school year, and we are pleased to offer an opportunity to purchase these supplies right here from your school!

The grade level supplies will be gathered into convenient and easy-to-use 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!

Thursday, June 2nd is Field Day at BES! This annual event is one that all students and staff look forward to each year! Because it is a school wide event, we are in need of parent volunteers to help run the exciting field day stations that our students will rotate through. If you are interested in volunteering (morning, afternoon or both), please click the link to fill out the form for more information and to sign up: https://forms.gle/uvLdzKiLbLspvuaAA. If you are unable to access the form, please feel free to reach out to april.fitzsimmons@gcj2.k12.wi.us to get set up with a volunteer spot. We are looking forward to a great day!

Looking to keep your Mustang busy in June? We've got you covered! From STEAM to SPORTS CAMPS, our June summer offerings have it all. Click the button below for details!

We have exciting news, Brookwood Graduation picture day is: June 2nd. Please click here to pre-order your Graduation Portrait package today:

http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/Brookwood8thGradeGraduation2022

Heads up: Ordering closes at 8am on the 2nd!

If you are having issues with the link copy and paste this into your browser: https://AccessMyEvent.com/9KRS47

**If you do not pre-order portraits, no individual picture will be taken.

We look forward to photographing your child on their special day,

E.D. Clark Photography