2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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Brookfield Academy excels at a long list of educational endeavors. For example, our broad Classical curriculum taught by outstanding teachers gives students an excellent foundation and, of course, our students have deep appetites for learning and full measures of focused determination to add to this groundwork.
Where does all of this take them? Those of you with students in the Primary, Lower, and Middle Schools may not know that toward the end of their BA career, students take their accomplishments into our college counseling program. During this time, our students are carefully guided as they investigate colleges and navigate the college application process. Our junior class is currently in the process of researching the colleges they will apply to during the fall of their senior year. Upper School students are also given advice on college majors, taking the ACT and SAT, and information on how to prepare for writing the applications. Then seniors write their college applications during the first semester of their senior year, and they are guided through each step of the process.
Our current senior class has applied to colleges all across the country and to universities in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada. They have already accumulated more than 300 college acceptances and, by the end of the year, will undoubtedly be accepted at many more. Bright and successful futures are on their horizons! Even though you may have very young Brookfield Academy scholars in your family, their BA journey ahead offers them the same opportunities for success.
~Sharon Koenings, Head of School
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Travel Plans: Many of you have so thoughtfully phoned us about your spring break travel plans. We appreciate your conscientiousness. Going forward, it will only be necessary to phone us if you plan to travel to a destination listed as a "hot-spot" on the CDC map or if you are traveling by plane and experience a chaotic situation, such as a major delay in airports. Please email Elizabeth Andersen with this information. We want to finish this year successfully, so please continue to be cautious.
COVID-19 Dashboard
Our BA dashboard is updated each Wednesday for you to follow our weekly case numbers. The BA Dashboard can be viewed in the MyBA Portal under the COVID-19 Updates Resource page.
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REMINDERS:
No School:
February 26
Spring Break:
March 15-26
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WEDNESDAY
February 10
Book Discussion
"How to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence"
2 pm via Zoom
Middle School Conferences
3:40-7 pm via Zoom
THURSDAY
February 11
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
FRIDAY
February 12
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
MONDAY
February 15
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
TUESDAY
February 16
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
Upper School Conferences
3:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
WEDNESDAY
February 17
Review and Exams
Primary School and Lower School
THURSDAY
February 18
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
Middle School Conferences
3:40-7 pm via Zoom
FRIDAY
February 19
Review and Exams
Primary School and
Lower School
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Fitness Center Countdown:
Installation of the rock climbing wall in the Fitness Center Is nearly complete. More information coming soon!
Tuition deposits are due February 17. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2021-22 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment form to the Admissions Office in Founders Hall on or before Wednesday, February 17. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February 17. Please contact Admissions with questions.
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 17. Questions to Mary Ricci or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Congratulations! Brookfield Academy senior Morgan Allen has not only received a Gold Key in the 2021 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition, but her artwork has also been selected as a nominee for the National Scholastic American Visions Award.
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All-School Parent Presentations 2021: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations via Zoom;
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Book Discussion on "How to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" by Paul B. Skousen, Wednesday, February 10, 2 pm.
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The Classical Heritage Series presentation: How Classical & Character Education Can Thrive: An Instructional & School-Wide Framework, presented by Dr. Karen Bohlin, Wednesday, February 24, 8:30 am.
For more information or to RSVP -- visit us online.
Summer Days 2021: Summer Days will run June 1-July 30 (no classes July 5-9) with a new format of half-day and full-day options. The catalog will be available online on February 15. Registration begins the same day. Questions! Contact Julie D'Arruda.
Student Directory Updates: Mr. John and Mrs. Ann Courchaine (Isabelle-12) new phone number: 262-527-2325.
For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Gratitude Project: Upper School Student Council started a gratitude project. Students were inspired to write their thoughts on a card about what they are grateful for. The completed cards were posted throughout the Upper School.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School Conferences (Levels 9-12) are Tuesday, February 16, 3:30-7:30 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for a Zoom appointment.
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Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6-8) are Wednesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 18, 3:40-7 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Monica Hughes for a Zoom appointment.
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Level 3 Students Dress for Pioneer Day! Students dressed in period clothing, tasted an assortment of cheeses, and learned how to churn butter as a culmination of their Wisconsin unit.
Primary School and Lower School review and exams: Thursday, February 11, through Friday, February 19.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Heritage Cookbook
Thank you to all the Primary School and Lower School parents who submitted recipes for the commemorative Heritage Cookbook. All families will receive a cookbook before Spring Break. Thank you to Ashley Gebreyesus and Nina Ginde for organizing and creating this special edition so the Star of Heritage could be celebrated!!
A Shout Out!
Thank you to all for supporting this year’s Follett Book eFair. BA will use 25% of the sales to purchase library books. Book orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom. See you in-person, in our libraries, in 2021! Questions? Contact Stacey Jansen and/or Amara Koenings.
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Patriots Heritage Fund:
Online Giving Day & Exclusive Fitness Center Walk Tour Event on Saturday,
February 27
Parents of the junior and senior classes and alumni parents of Classes 2010-2020 --
Join us in support of Patriots Hall. How?
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Support the Online Giving Day for the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund. Add your family name to the Patriots Heritage Society in Patriots Hall by donating $1,000. Corresponding to the opening of Patriots Hall in 2010, the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund was established to recognize the impact Brookfield Academy has had on its graduates. With a current value of $250,000, the Patriots Heritage Fund provides valuable resources for programs and projects in Patriots Hall. Prior projects completed by the Fund include the Alumni Art Gallery, multimedia needs of the Fitness and Economics Centers, improvements to the Student Council Room, outdoor picnic tables, additional benches and tables in front of Patriots Hall, and pop-up tents for athletics and extracurricular activities.
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Purchase a wine gift box which is your ticket for two guests to an exclusive sneak peek walking tour of the NEW Fitness and Economic Centers. Order your wine gift set today! The deadline is Friday, February 12.
- Join your BA friends via Zoom for a Trivia Contest at 7 pm.
February 27 will be a one-day online fundraising day for the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund supporting the Upper School capital needs specifically. Thank you to the committee members - John and Roxanne Suson, David and Mona Zignego, Timothy and Virginia Wallace, Ken Dortzbach and Jennie Kent, and Alex and Sue Simic.
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Dinner Auction: Let's Get BAck to our Future...80's Night
Saturday, April 24
Brookfield Academy or Virtual@Home
Exciting Dinner Auction updates this week, so hang on and read on!
NOTES!!
Gnarly Note order forms went home with your students last week. The deadline for the first note, delivered in time for Valentine's Day, is Thursday, February 11. Order here immediately for this Friday and/or for March 5 and April 9.
RAFFLE!!
We are excited to announce that this year’s Five Star Raffle sponsor is Finding Hemingway, a new fiction novel by BA parent, Ken Dortzbach. Many thanks to Ken Dortzbach and Jennie Kent for their generosity. Tickets can now be purchased through the Advancement Office by calling 262-783-3200 ext. 102, by returning the order form that will be included with the invitation, or at school during Raffle Week in April.
LEVEL BASKETS!!
And....get ready to bid on all manner of excellent items, including the Level Baskets! This year's baskets are a little bit different, but will still have something for every taste. AND -- get ready parents -- many levels will include student art that we know will become a cherished keepsake. To help make the baskets as successful as possible, we are asking for your help in two ways:
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Donate any amount to your child's grade level by sending a check payable to Brookfield Academy, and return to the Advancement Office; and/or
- View the BA Amazon Registry where we have highlighted the needed items to fill the baskets.
There are even MORE ways to support BA:
We know you may have questions about any and all things Dinner Auction. Please send them to Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
Volunteer Corner
Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, April 14
Middle School Parents: We are in need of a chairperson and co-chair for this special event showing our gratitude to our teachers and staff. Please contact Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office if you would like to volunteer to organize this day.
Event Updates
February 27 - Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day & Fitness Center Walking Tour Event
April 14: Teacher Appreciation Day
April 24: Dinner Auction
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We are always grateful for the time and talent of ALL our volunteers. Thank you so much for making BA events safe, fun, and inviting to the entire community! |
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