Winter School Closings are Challenges!
Last week, snow and low temperatures kept BA closed for three days! This happens rarely at our school; the decision to close is both easy and tough. It is easy because the safety of our students is the first thing we consider before closing school; when the weather poses a danger we know it is best for students to stay home where it is warm and safe. It is tough because we know it delays learning and inconveniences many of our families. Be assured we will find ways to cover the lessons missed. Your students’ safety will always be our priority.
~Sharon Koenings, Head of School
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WEDNESDAY,
February 6
LK-2 Parent Conferences
3:30-8 pm (new date due to school cancellations)
Storytime Fun session
for ages 3-5, 10 am, Constitution Hall
Level 8
Overnight Trip
THURSDAY,
February 7
Level 3 celebrates
Little House Day
Level 7
visits the Upper School
Levels 6 and 7
Class Trips
Levels 9, 10, and 11
Class Trips
FRIDAY,
February 8 – MONDAY,
February 11
Winter Break
(Classes resume Tuesday, February 12)
TUESDAY,
February 12
Annual ERB Tests,
Levels 6-8, 8:15-11:30 am
President Lincoln
visits Level B
11 am, Constitution Hall
Upper School Conferences
3:30-7:30 pm
Savannah College
of Art & Design visit,
11:30 am
Patriots Hall College Room
WEDNESDAY,
February 13
Re-enrollment forms
and tuition deposit due
Middle School Advisor Conferences
(Levels 6-8), 3:40-7 pm
Primary School
Art Gallery Night
4-6 pm
Constitution Hall
THURSDAY,
February 14
2019 BAME Market Days
2:35 pm, Freedom Hall
(Level 5 Students and Parents)
Lower School
Review Week Begins
Level A recites “Valentines”
Primary School Assembly
FRIDAY,
February 15
Middle School Social
Freedom Hall Gym, 7-9 pm.
SATURDAY,
February 16
Upper School
Winter Dance
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Welcome to our online newsletter! If you have questions or would like to receive our e-news through a different email, please let us know at
marketing@brookfieldacademy.org.
Winter Break
is February 8-11; no homework weekend!
Parents – Tuition deposits are due February 13
;
Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2019-20 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment form to the Admissions Office on or before Wednesday, February 13. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February,13. Please contact
Admissions
with questions.
Parents: Time to schedule MS and US conferences!
Conference Schedules listed under Upper School and Middle School.
Parents
:
If you, a friend, or family member has a student (not currently enrolled at BA) who plans to attend next year, please fill out an application. Classes fill up quickly. We will have room for all currently enrolled students. Enrollment deposits are due February 13. Questions to
mary.ricci@brookfieldacademy.org
or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Parents: Your recommendation is our best advertising!
Check out our
website
to view upcoming welcome events. Share this news with families in your neighborhood and your social circle who are looking for an amazing school for their children!
Congratulations!
Brookfield Academy's Varsity Mock Trial team came in first place, and the JV team came in second place at the Mock Trial Scrimmage in January. Varsity tea
m:
Katherine Hearden, Cecelia Youso, Austin Cherian, Katherine Doherty, Ana Schneider, Samantha Ronge, Monica Zhang, Arushi Dhingra, Ananya Ganesan, Tennyson Matthews, Mishaal Omer, Serena Suson; JV team: Taytem Matthews, Ashley Zhu, Ali Warraich, Daniel Perelman, Niels Armbruster, Edward Kustner, Oishee Chakrabarti, Charlotte Aexel, Emma Canga, Akshaya Ganesan, Lily Childress, and Anna Marshall.
Congratulations
to the Lower School Geography Bee Winner, Sahil Hansaria and runner-up, Elena Petrova!
Parent Information sessions:
NEW DATE
:
How BA Uses Standardized Tests
,
Wednesday, February 20
, 8:30 am,
Liberty Hall Library; and
Classical Heritage Series
,
Friday, February 22, 8:30 am, Founders Hall Washington Room.
Storytime Fun sessions for ages 3-5
– bring a friend! Our next events are February 6 and February 20, 10 am. For more information and to register click
here
.
Level A Screening:
Level A is a fun-filled, academic K4 program. Half-day classes include an option to extend the day. Our next play session to determine pre-kindergarten readiness is
February 15, 9-10:15 am or 1-2:15 pm.
Visiting Artist Series:
Al
l School Program. Cynthia Sayer and her Joyride Quartet, Friday, February 22, 1:40-2:30 pm, Patriots Hall. Sponsor: BA Parents April and Brian McCarty.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Upper School Musical, Friday, March 8, 7 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, March 10, 2 pm, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex. Purchase tickets
here
.
Student/Faculty Directory Updates
:
Mr. Jianming and Mrs. Li Shen (Hongyi - 6) new phone number: 262-327-4057; Mrs. Laure Bories-Demmon new phone number: 262-391-0558.
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Parents:
Time to schedule conferences! Upper School Conferences (Levels 9 - 12) are Tuesday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 19, 3:30-7:30 pm. E-mail
mary.fenelon@brookfieldacademy.org
indicating your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you’d like to meet.
Senior Class Trip
is Tuesday, February 5 through Thursday, February 7. Levels 9, 10, and 11 class trips are Thursday, February 7.
Spring College Visits
:
Students are invited to stop in beginning at 11:30 am in the Patriots Hall College Room (unless otherwise noted). Info is also posted at the College Center, or online
here
.
February 12, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA
February 13,
10:30 am
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
February 14, George Williams College, Williams Bay, WI
February 26, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
March 14, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Upper School Winter Dance
is Saturday, February 16.
Registration forms for Advanced Placement Exams
have been mailed. Please submit the forms and payment to Ms. Reynolds before Monday, March 4.
Parent & Sophomore Student Presentation (SAVE THE DATE)
:
"Preparing for the College Search Process" presented by Rick Bischoff, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Case Western Reserve University, Thursday, March 7 (additional details to be announced in future newsletters).
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Level 8 attends overnight trip
, Wednesday, February 6. Levels 6 and 7 day trips on Thursday, February 7.
Level 7 Students Visit the Upper School
,
Thursday, February 7! While Upper School students are away on field trips, Level 7 will take over Patriots Hall! They will try their hand at graphic design, BA Jeopardy, and a science lab - with additional opportunities to participate in ping pong or basketball mini-tournaments. Level 7 field trip directly follows visit. Drop off and pick up remains the same at the Middle School.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6 - 8) are Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 21, 3:40-7 pm. E-mail
mary.fenelon@brookfieldacademy.org with your preferred date, time, and teachers with whom you’d like to meet.
Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6-8, Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 20 , 8:15-11:30 am.
2019 BAME Market Days:
February 14, 2:35 pm (Level 5 Students and Parents); and February 28, 2:35 pm (Level 6 Parents).
Middle School Social
is Friday, February 15, Freedom Hall Gym from 7-9 pm.
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Primary School and Lower School Conferences:
RESCHEDULED DUE TO CLOSURES:
Levels LK-2 Conferences: Due to the recent school cancellations, conferences are rescheduled for Wednesday, February 6.
for you. Thank you!
Level 3 Celebrates Little House Day, Thursday, February 7, the culmination of their Wisconsin Unit and reading the classic,
Little House in the Big Woods.
President Lincoln visits Level B
, Tuesday, February 12, 11 am, Constitution Hall.
Primary School Art Gallery Night
: Wednesday, February 13,
4-6 pm, Constitution Hall.
Level A recites “Valentines,”
on Thursday, February 14, at Primary School Assembly.
Level 5 Students and Parents:
BAME Market Day, Thursday, February 14, 2:35 pm, Freedom Hall.
BA Cub Scout 183 Pack ~ Pinewood Derby
:
Saturday, February 16, 1-3 pm in Freedom Hall South Gym. (Required Pinewood Derby Weigh-in, Thursday, February 14, 4-6 pm, Constitution Hall.)
Lower School review and exams
,
Thursday, February 14 through Friday, February 22.
Primary School review and exams
,
Monday, February 18 through Friday, February 22.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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Middle School Needs Your Help
The Middle School Social on Friday, February 15 is in need of several volunteers. Volunteers would coordinate and plan activities, games, food, and entertainment for the MS Social. This is an evening the MS students truly look forward to. Please contact Erin Wurtzbacher or Ann Blanchard if you have any questions.
Sign up to volunteer here
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Wow! Stunning! Fun!
Brookfield Academy celebrated the first BA Father Daughter Dance on Saturday. The participation of families was astounding. The evening was filled with dancing, photo opportunities, and a delicious Sundae Bar. Thank you to Mike Kaiser, chair of event, Holly Nygro, Jill Lund, Kim Irwin, and all the volunteers for making the evening elegant and memorable for all!
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New - Heritage Fair
in Liberty Hall
Primary School and Lower School parents
: Mark your calendars for the BA Heritage Fair on Saturday, March 2, 4-7 pm in Liberty Hall.
The Star of Heritage will be shining brightly as scholars are invited to see the world at Brookfield Academy. The Heritage Fair will be filled with performances, games, culture booths, and lots of food to sample from all over the world! Primary School and Lower School families are encouraged to host a booth on their own or join with friends to create a unique heritage experience for all. Sign up forms have been distributed. Questions?
Contact
Rebecca
Miller
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Just a Reminder!
The Brookfield Academy Annual Fund works in unison with the Dinner Auction to provide the resources to ensure all student needs are met. Your support, large or small, is essential to the success of the drive. Visit our
Annual Fund
page to donate now or contact
Peter
Grossman
in the Advancement Office. Thank you for your generosity!
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Dinner Auction
A Knight at the Masquerade Ball
The Dinner Auction is not too far away! This event is an exciting way for the Brookfield Academy community to gather for a night of fun and fundraising all to benefit the students of BA. A unique way to help raise funds prior to this evening is with a customized “Masked Favor.” A “Masked Favor” is a unique message you create which the Auction Committee will deliver for you to someone special - a student, faculty member, or friend. Each “Masked Favor” is $25 and the proceeds benefit the 2019 Dinner Auction on May 4, at the 1451 Renaissance Place. Send a note of congratulations, good luck, and kindness to your special someone! Delivery dates are February 14, March 1, March 14, and April 12. Each unique “Masked Favor” will include a mysterious sweet treat! Forms have been sent home, or find it
online here.
Return the form at least one day prior to delivery date, to
Lori Kaari
in the Advancement Office.
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Volunteer Corner
Awards Program Receptions
Brookfield Academy is fortunate to have parents who are fully committed not only to their child’s education, but to all the facets of their life at BA. It is this commitment and camaraderie that makes BA the special and unique place that it is! Aside from Grandparents Day, Homecoming, Founders Fest, and the Father Daughter Dance, there are more opportunities to volunteer! On May 23, the Primary School is in need of two Lower School parent volunteers to lead the reception after their Awards Ceremony. Likewise, on May 23, the Lower School is in need of two Primary School parent volunteers to lead the reception after their Awards Ceremony.
On May 31, the Middle School is in need of two Lower School parent volunteers to lead the reception after their Awards Program. Finally, on May 31, the Upper School is in need of two Middle School parent volunteers to lead the reception after their Awards Program. If you can help out, please sign up on
Volunteer Hub
under the specific date. Questions? Contact
Lori Kaari
in the Advancement Office.
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