Brookfield Academy Weekly Newsletter-April 8, 2020

Volume R Number 28 April 8, 2020

2019-20 School Theme: Open a Book – Begin a Journey

With the events experienced over the last month, we have all had to demonstrate personal responsibility and embrace our Star of Individuality . A change of such magnitude in our everyday lives has impacted the way we teach students at Brookfield Academy. We are discovering that remote learning places more responsibility on the individual student. For our teachers, this means revising lesson plans and delivering a classroom experience from a distance. Our goal remains the same – to help all students develop their intellect by stretching their minds, discovering their talents, and maybe even discovering new interests. For our students, they are expanding their capabilities to manage their individual thoughts, decisions, attitude, and reactions. In uncertain times, one thing is certain – with the combined efforts of the Academy Triangle (parent, student, and teachers) – we are up for the challenge.

Doug Ricci

Assistant Head of School

Head of Middle School

WEDNESDAY,

April 8

Remote Learning Continues

All Campus Activities are Postponed

FRIDAY,

April 10

Good Friday

No School

MONDAY,

April 13

Easter Monday

No School

TUESDAY

April 14

Remote Learning Resumes

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SPORTS REPORT

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Remote Learning Week Two is Underway: Thank you to our students, parents, and teachers for their efforts to transition to remote learning! Please visit our Parent Resources Spring 2020 web page for regular updates and useful information for students and parents.

Online Open House begins Sunday, April 26!

Brookfield Academy will host an online open house at the end of this month. Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors. All registrants will be given a link to access our online event and learn about BA! More information here .

Parents: New Student Admissions Alert ~ If you are considering enrolling a new student for the 2020-21 school year and have not submitted an application, please contact the Admissions Office for an application or complete the form online before our Online Open House begins April 26. School buildings may be closed but Admissions is open and actively working with many prospective families!

Parents: Early Payment Discount: BA offers a discount when the 2020-21 tuition is paid in full by May 1. See your invoice for the amount to pay or contact the Business Office with questions.

Future Little Knights! There are still some openings in Brookfield Academy’s Little Knights, an enrichment program that prepares students for Level A. An extended day option will be available until 3:15 pm, M-F. Please share this information with interested family, friends, and neighbors who have children turning three years old by July 1, 2020. Contact Mary Ricci with questions.

Parents: Host Families are Needed – for international students for 2020-21. A stipend is given to all international host families. Contact Sharon Koenings .

Congratulations! The Middle School Level 7 and Level 8 math teams earned 1st in state in the Wisconsin Mathematics League competition. Our Level 6 team placed 6th out of 22 schools. Level 7 student Rohith Kumar and Level 8 student Krish Sharma both earned 1st place rankings in their levels, and Level 8 student Adrian Yin earned a 2nd place ranking. Congratulations to the following students for earning top 10 individual rankings: Level 7 students Andrey Semin, Rohan Singh, Ashna Dagam, Shilpa Kumar, and Sanjit Madireddi; and Level 8 students Ryan Simmons, Qasim Omer, and Aidan Canga.

Summer Days Referral Program: Refer a non-BA student who is new to Summer Days and enrolls for at least one summer class to receive one "Build-A-Day" class at no charge! Contact Julie D'Arruda for details.

Send us your photos! We would love to see how your student is engaging in learning at home and connecting with their teachers! We will share some of your photos in next week's newsletter! Please send your pictures to blue.knight@brookfieldacademy.org

All-School Spirit Wear Day is Thursday, April 9: Show your school spirit! Wear blue and gold or your BA gear and snap a photo. Please send your pictures to our blue knight email . W e'd love to share your photos with our BA community . Go Blue Knights!

Student Directory Update: Dr. Narendra Babu Veerapaneni and Dr. Hema Kamthamneni (Paarthav-2, Yashwitha-B), phone number correction: 810-262-1070.

Important Advanced Placement Update: In response to the transition to remote learning, the College Board has drastically changed the manner in which AP students will be evaluated for the 2019-20 school year. A copy of this update letter can be found here . Please email Mrs. Tomchek with any questions.

Course Selections: Level 8 students should have received Upper School Course Request Forms and scheduling information for the 2020-21 school year. Please look over the information and return the course selection form to the Upper School using the enclosed return envelope. Do not hesitate to call the Upper School office with any scheduling questions. We hope to have advisors contact their new advisees virtually at some point in the near future.

Course selections: Level 6 and Level 7 students will make course selections for the 2020-21 school year by Monday, April 27. A course selection form will be mailed home soon for parent/student discussion and signature. Parents with questions please contact any teacher, your child’s advisor, or Mrs. Doble .

Watch for learning packets today! Each Wednesday, we begin safely, hand-delivering remote learning packets to Primary School and Lower School students. The packets will contain all the materials and resources students will need to work at home. Students may make a sign to place on their front door that simply says "Brookfield Academy," or "BA," or "Brookfield Academy Student Working Here!" Deliveries will occur 12:30-2 pm. Students can wave from their windows to our BA staff members!

Course Selection for Middle School (Level 5 students):

Students will make Middle School course selections for the 2020-21 school year by Monday, April 27. An overview of classes, electives, and a course selection form will be mailed home soon for parent/student discussion and signature. Parents with scheduling questions prior to receiving the course information should contact Mr. Ricci .

ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS

Dinner Auction - Not a Knight at the Museum!

The Dinner Auction will, sadly, not be taking place at the Milwaukee Public Museum on Saturday, May 2. However, we are busy exploring alternatives to the traditional auction format and plan. There are some interesting and fun possibilities. Please keep checking the Dinner Auction 2020 web page on the BA website for Auction updates.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the event so far, and a special thank you to our sponsors, BA parents, and our Auction volunteers, led by chairs Holly Nygro and Natasha Tyson! Questions? Contact Lori Kaari or Peter Grossman .

BA Fitness and Economics Centers Donor Wall

Be a permanent part of BA history! Honor a coach or a teacher, honor your student or family, or simply recognize a special person by purchasing a plaque for the donor wall inside of the new BA Fitness Center in Patriots Hall.

Order forms are now available online . Donate $200 for a large plaque, or $100 for a small plaque; personalized replicas will also be available for an additional $100.

All proceeds will fund the construction and purchase of equipment for the Fitness and Economics Centers. Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more details.

Father’s Night Out April 16 (Canceled)

Unfortunately this event has been canceled for now. If you registered via Eventbrite , please watch your credit card statement for a refund.

May Events

Stay tuned!

Thank you to all our Chairs and Co-Chairs of our 2019 and 2020 events. Your support in communicating the importance of using Volunteer Hub has really served our department and Brookfield Academy well. We sent messages very quickly using Volunteer Hub to update our volunteers about changes to Brookfield Academy's April events. Everything was in one place for our use during this unique time. We truly appreciate all our volunteers who take the extra time to sign up online to assist with events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Kaari . Thanks again for your loyalty and commitment to Brookfield Academy.