Brookwood Jr/Sr High Newsletter

BROOKWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

P.O. Box 130 Ontario, WI 54651 – 337-4401/fax 337-4759

 

Thursday, Sep. 29th, 2022

If you are interested in seeing the Brookwood Morning announcements, please go to our web site, www.now.k12.wi.us, click on BHS Daily Announcements.

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Lunch Menu for Oct. 3rd-7th:

All lunches are served with the option of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, salad, milk

Monday: “Falcon” Burger or Breaded Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans

Tuesday: Orange Chicken or Quesadilla, Rice, Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday: Fiestada or Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Green Beans, Cottage Cheese

Thursday: Sub Sandwich or Uncrustable, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Cookie

Friday: Hot Dog or Brat, Chips

 

 

Homecoming is right around the corner! This year’s Homecoming theme is “Tropical”. The parade will take place on Friday, Oct. 7th, at 2:30 pm in Wilton. The Falcon Football team will take on the Necedah Cardinals Friday evening, kickoff at 7 pm. The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, Oct. 8th from 8-11:45 pm. 

 

School pictures are ready to be ordered! To order, go to www.jostenspix.com and use the following Event Codes: Junior/Senior High code to use is FE70522, Elementary code to use is FE97822

 

Once again, Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers would like to invite you to participate in their school-based dental sealant program for students in grades K-8th. This program provides preventative dental care, at no charge to families, during the school day, here at school! Please register at http://www.scenicbluffs.org/schoolsealants by October 5th. Students in grades K-6 will have this information sent home with them, students in grades 7 & 8 can pick up a copy in the HS office. Sealants are scheduled to take place October 12th-18th at our school.

 

The closing of school because of emergency conditions will be announced the following ways: On our School District Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nowfalcons); An email, text, and voice recording sent to families via SchoolMessenger; Annnouncements on the following radio and television stations:  Radio-WCOW 97.1 FM, WBOG 94.5 FM, WVRO 102 FM; Television-WKBT La Crosse Channel 8, WXOW La Crosse Channel 19.

 

Student of the Week is DEANNA WALLACE! Deanna is always kind to others and has a positive attitude. She takes ownership of her learning by making sure she asks questions to better understand the concepts we are learning. Way to go, Deanna!!!

D. WALLACE SOTW 22-23

 

                                           Upcoming Events:                 

                 Friday, Oct. 7th                   Homecoming Parade in Wilton @ 2:30

                 Saturday, Oct. 8th               Homecoming Dance 8:00-11:45 pm

                 Friday, Oct. 14th                 No School – Teacher In-Service

                 Wednesday, Oct. 19th          Picture retake day

                 Friday, Oct. 28th                 End of 1st Quarter

                 Thursday, Nov. 10th             Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.

                 Friday, Nov. 11th                 No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-Noon   

 

 

Ontario Public Library News:  April Arndt – Library Director – [email protected] 337-4651

  • & It’s time for our annual Halloween coloring contest! This contest is open to ages 12 and under. Pick up a coloring sheet at the library. Entries must be dropped off at the library by 5 pm on Oct. 31st. Judging will take place on Nov. 2nd. Winners will be notified by phone and will receive a fun prize!
  • & Bring your kids and join us for story time at the library on Tuesday, Oct. 4th and 11th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. We’ll share stories, play in the library, and complete a fun craft with Miss April. Activities are designed for children ages 3 to 5, but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend as well.
  • & Upcoming Book Groups:
  • The True Crime Book Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11th at 6 pm to discuss Don’t Call it a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM by Sarah Berman.
  • The Ontario Book Group will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12th at 2 pm to discuss We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange.

Wilton Public Library News:  Kelly Lupton – Library Director – [email protected]  435-6710

  • & Wilton Library is seeking student volunteers for one day a week in the library to offer homework help to Wilton students after school. Students should have a strong understanding of all subjects and be willing to help students in all age ranges. In exchange the Library will write all participating students a letter for their college applications. Contact Mrs. Nemec or the library at [email protected] for more information.
  • & If you haven’t heard the news already, we are planning a community Halloween Party on Oct. 28th from 6:30 pm and go until the kids have had enough. While most events are still in the planning process, this is what we have so far:Tracy Chipman, storyteller, is going to come in and tell us some spooky tales. She will be in the library at 7 so those that want to hear her tales will not be disturbed. If you remember, Tracy was here in July and delivered a fantastic, mesmerizing hour of stories in the gazebo. If you missed her this summer, don’t worry, you have a second chance. We will also have face painting, thanks to the cheerleaders at Hillsboro High School. The did fantastic at the Hillsboro Labor Day celebration this past weekend, so we are very happy they agreed and are able to come and do some faces for the kiddos! Even with this much ready to go so far, we are asking for the community’s involvement and help.
    1. So that we can have the gym ready for a super spooktacular time, we are asking that you please consider donating any extra Halloween decoration to the library. We would love for the environment to be one where the kids get a great Halloween experience.
    2. To ensure that every kid that wants to come has a costume, please donate any costumes that do not fit your child any longer. You can drop them off at the library starting Sep. 12th. After Oct. 1st, all costumes will be available for pick up at the library. There is no charge for costumes. We will do our best to ensure that all donated costumes are given back to the community.

    Please keep in mind that the Halloween Party is open to the entire community and free to the public. Thank you for your help and support. We couldn’t do any of this without you!

  • & Sep. 30th at 7 pm:Family Feud in the Library! Get together a team of 3-5 players and come on down to the library to play some Family Feud. Question will be family friendly and appropriate for players of all ages. Winning team gets bragging rights and refreshments will be offered.

                    Norwalk Public Library News:  Ken Kittleson – Library Director – [email protected] 823-7473

  • & 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month @ 3:30 pm:Chess Club
  • & 1st Saturday of every month @ 10:30 am:Mystery Book Club. Books are available at the circulation desk.
  • & Make sure to check out all the new material added to the library at norwalklibrary.wrlsweb.org.

BROOKWOOD ATHLETICS September 29 – October 8

Thursday, September 29

  • HS Volleyball hosts Wonewoc Center: JV 5:45; Varsity 7:15
  • JH Football hosts Luther: 5:00
  • JH Volleyball @ Necedah: 6:00

( Kerry Kube / BHS 4:25 )

Friday, September 30

  • Varsity Football @ Royall: 7:00

( Charlie Neumann / BHS 4:55 )

  • HS Cross Country NIGHT MEET @ Lake Mills: Girls 8:25; Boys 9:00

( Greg Stedman / BHS 3:40 )

  • JH Cross Country @ Cashton: 4:00

( Jim Kuderer / DISMISS 2:40; BHS 2:55 )

Monday, October 3

  • JV Football hosts Royall: 5:00
  • HS Cross Country @ Luther ( Maple Grove: Boys 4:30; Girls 5:15

( Mike Luethe / DISMISS 2:00; BHS 2:15 )

Tuesday, October 4

  • HS Volleyball @ Necedah: JV 5:45; Varsity 7:15

( Charlie Neumann / BHS 4:10 )

  • JH Volleyball hosts Triangular ( Bangor & Royall ): 5:00

Thursday, October 6

  • HS Volleyball @ New Lisbon: JV 5:45; Varsity 7:15

( Jeff Shell / BHS 4:15 )

  • JH Football @ Royall : 5:00

( Kerry Kube / BHS 3:40 )

Friday, October 7

  • HOMECOMING PARADE IN WILTON: 2:30
  • Varsity Football hosts Necedah: 7:00

Saturday, October 8

  • HS Cross Country @ Wisconsin Rapids: 10:00 CANCELLED

( Rob Ross / Norwalk 6:35; Ontario 6:50; Wilton 7:00 )

  • JH Cross Country @ Arcadia: 9:30

( Jim Kuderer / Ontario 7:00; Wilton 7:10; Norwalk 7:20 )

  • HOMECOMING DANCE: 8:00 – 11:45 ( JH GYM )

HOMECOMING 2022

This year’s Homecoming parade will be on Friday, October 7th, in Wilton, starting at 2:30.  The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 8th.

REMINDER TO FANS ATTENDING EVENTS AT BROOKWOOD: DOGS AND OTHER PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS.  IF SOMEONE HAS A SERVICE ANIMAL, AND WISHES TO ATTEND AN EVENT, CONTACT TRAVIS ANDERSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR, IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT.