2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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When I think of what makes Brookfield Academy special to me, I first think of the teachers and staff who work tirelessly in and out of the classroom in order to help each student succeed. I’ve never felt uncomfortable asking a teacher for help, and no matter how much I struggled with a topic or subject, they were always patient in guiding me to the answer. The positive and supportive environment created by the teaching staff is unquestionably unique to Brookfield Academy, and I will forever be grateful to them for truly teaching me how to learn.
Eddie Kustner, Senior, Class of 2021
Brookfield Academy has impacted me in a multitude of ways; opening doors to opportunities such as traveling to Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia during my sophomore year, participating in the unique International Freedom Scholars independent research program, and experiencing what it is like to hold a leadership position for the school's Ambassadors Club and basketball/soccer teams. My time at Brookfield Academy has not always been filled with fun and games; I have experienced difficulty adapting to the culture and academic standards, and I have had to overcome adverse experiences. I chose to use these experiences to build character, leadership skills, and communication skills. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison on a full-ride scholarship and as a member of the Wisconsin Honors Program. Thanks to my Five Stars to Success Scholarship donors, my family and I have had the resources necessary to be successful both within our community and our own personal life goals.
Denise-Arlene Cevilla, Senior, Class of 2021
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Protocol Updates: You will receive an email soon with updates to our COVID-19 protocols.
Our BA dashboard is updated each Wednesday for you to follow our weekly case numbers. The updates can be viewed in the MyBA Portal under the COVID-19 Updates Resource page.
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WEDNESDAY
May 5
Primary School Art online
Last day to purchase
FRIDAY
May 7
Level 3 Gold Rush Day
Liberty Hall
Middle School
Math Skill Saver Booklets
Order Deadline
Levels 3-8 Football/Flag Football Clinic
3:30 pm
Freedom Hall Field
SATURDAY
May 8
Upper School & Middle School Concert
1 pm
Patriots Hall Gym
TUESDAY
May 11
Seniors' Last Day
WEDNESDAY
May 12
Primary School & Lower School Summer Skill Saver Books
Order Deadline
FRIDAY
May 14
Senior Dinner
6 pm
Wisconsin Club
SATURDAY
May 15
Celebrate America Concert
7:30 pm
Patriots Hall
Fields of Freedom
SUNDAY
May 16
Upper School Art Show
1 pm
Patriots Hall
Graduation
2 pm
Patriots Hall
Fields of Freedom
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Parents: New Student Admissions Alert ~ If you are
considering enrolling a new student for the 2021-22 school year and have not submitted an application, please contact the Admissions Office. Many classes are at or near capacity.
Spring Admission Screening for 2021-22 is by appointment. No screening is required for Little Knights. All applicants in Levels A and B and newly enrolled students will be invited to participate in a summer playdate (to be determined) in place of screening. Please contact Admissions for more information.
Congratulations! Cum Laude Society inductees: Seniors Suzanne Ackley, Abby Doble, Genevieve Kopp, Emma Osborne, Mary Ratnayake, Akshay Saluja, and Rhea Singh.
Congratulations! The following Upper School students in Biology and Ecology earned certificates of achievement for their scientific research project: Sabrina Arassi, Pius Haenle, Diana Marsan, Navneet Kaur, Jon Roth, Molly Seeger, Jonathan Strange, Benjamin Zignego, Gabriella Bellido, Victoria Gierach, Megan Grasse, Margaret Henery, Isabella Toledo, William Neuenschwander, and Carly Zeiler. They participated in scientific research modules sponsored by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) through the UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences.
Congratulations! One Level 8 student qualified for a national writing competition and four others earned top spots in the Promising Young Authors writing competition sponsored by the National Council Teachers of English. Our top five winners include: Isabella Smith (1st Place and entry into National Competition); Ashna Dagam (2nd Place); Declan Richardson (3rd Place); Ty Mahnke (4th Place); and Yuki Mitchell (5th Place).
Congratulations Middle School Mathletes! The results of the 15th Annual Brookfield Academy Middle School Math Meet are Sanjay Dagam (1st Place); Andrey Semin (2nd Place); and Rohan Gandhi (3rd Place).
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Levels 3-8 Students! Are you interested in a football clinic & flag football? The Upper School and JR Knights football will lead a day of fun games and football instruction on Friday, May 7. More information under Middle School and Lower School sections.
All-School Celebrate America Concert will be held on Saturday, May 15, 7:30 pm, at the Fields of Freedom.
Summer Days: Early registration discount ends Thursday, May 20! See the 2021 course catalog here. If you have questions, contact Julie D'Arruda.
Medication Pick-up Deadline: Please pick up medications you supplied for the school year by 12 noon on Wednesday, May 26. Medications not picked up by this date will be disposed of properly.
UPDATES for Year-End Events: Please review our list of dates here.
May Busing Schedule: The all-school May bus schedule is available here.
All-School Bus Student Registration: Please note the School Busing Registration information for the 2021-22 school year is available here
All Parents: Magnus re-enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is coming soon! Start scheduling those summer physicals and watch for more details to come!
Buy Your Tickets! The Lower School Theatre Department presents Alice in Wonderland, June 4, 5, & 6, at 2 pm; and the Upper School Theatre Department presents The Sound of Music, June 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 pm, both in the Patriots Hall Courtyard. Tickets are on sale here.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Caps and College Bound! Seniors and Level 1 students wore their Class of 2021 and 2032 caps last week. Select the image to view more photos from this annual BA tradition!
AP Announcements: Important Advanced Placement information and testing dates are available here. All students should read through the important AP announcements prior to exams. For a copy of the presentation from Mrs. Tomchek, please click here.
Middle School and Upper School Band and Choral Concerts are scheduled for Saturday, May 8, (Middle School Choir at 1 pm/ Levels 5-12 Bands at 2:15 pm/Upper School Choir at 3:30 pm) in Patriots Hall gym.
Upper School Textbook Buybacks: Please note that textbook buybacks to MBSDirect.net are online. More information is being sent home. Informational flyers are also available in Patriots Hall main office.
Last day of class for seniors is Tuesday, May 11. Students preparing for AP exams later than this date may be required to attend class until the examination.
Senior Dinner is Friday, May 14, 6 pm, at the Wisconsin Club. Each student is permitted two guests.
Upper School Art Show: BA students share some of their best work at the Annual Art Show. Don't miss this outdoor event at Patriots Hall, Sunday, May 16, 1-4 pm.
Graduation: Sunday, May 16, 2 pm, Patriots Hall Fields of Freedom.
Parents of Juniors: Join us for a Virtual Q&A, Tuesday, May 18, 6 pm. Your students have researched colleges, identified matches, and developed a list of colleges they would like to apply to this fall. Mr. Spaeth and Mrs. Koenings invite you to share any questions you have about the college application process, including the search, campus visits, writing the application, the essay, letters of recommendation, interviews, admissions decisions, deadlines, and scholarships. Zoom information will be emailed closer to the program.
Upper School Final Exams, Friday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 26. These are half days for Upper School students. The exam schedule is available here and on the MyBA Portal.
Credit Classes for Summer Days 2021: Credit classes are available for all 2021-22 Upper School students. Advanced Graphic Design, Graphic Design, and Geometry will be offered in June and/or July. Please contact Julie D'Arruda with questions.
Upper School Academic Awards (one level at a time), Friday, May 28, Patriots Hall.
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Levels 3-8 Football Clinic & Flag Football: The Upper School and JR Knights football staff will lead a day of fun games and football instruction on Friday, May 7, 3:30-5:30 pm. No experience required! More information here.
Middle School and Upper School Band and Choral Concerts are scheduled for Saturday, May 8, (Middle School Choir at 1 pm/ Levels 5-12 Bands at 2:15 pm/Upper School Choir at 3:30 pm) in Patriots Hall gym.
Middle School Exams are Friday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 26. These are half days for Middle School students.
Math Skill Saver booklets for Middle School students are available online. Please place orders by Friday, May 7.
End-of-Year Academic Awards Ceremonies, Friday, May 28, Level 8 at 2 pm, Level 7 at 3 pm, and Level 6 at 4 pm, Patriots Hall.
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Ellis Island Day celebrated student heritage! Level 2 students dressed in period clothing and enjoyed a modified version of this annual tradition! Select the image for a glimpse of the day.
Presentation Day Videos: Primary School and Lower School parents - please check your email for a message from Mr. Raney regarding access to class videos for 2021 Presentation Day. Videos can also be accessed on the MyBA portal.
Primary School Art Show: Primary School student artwork will be available to view and purchase through May 5. Read the flyer for more information or go directly to the Art Show here. Don't miss the opportunity to see artwork created by our talented students!
Level 3 Gold Rush Day is Friday, May 7.
Levels 3-8 Football Clinic & Flag Football: The Upper School and JR Knights football will lead a day of fun games and football instruction on Friday, May 7, 3:30-5:30 pm. No experience required! More information here.
Level 5 Band will perform at the Middle School and Upper School Concerts scheduled for Saturday, May 8, (Middle School Choir at 1 pm/ Levels 5-12 Bands at 2:15 pm/Upper School Choir at 3:30 pm) in Patriots Hall gym.
Summer Skill Saver Books! Your student will stay sharp by doing a few problems a couple of times a week. Order forms for these booklets for students (completing Levels 1-5) were sent home last week. Booklets may be purchased by returning the order form with payment or online. Orders must be received by Wednesday, May 12.
Level 4 Roman Day is Friday, May 14.
Awards Days for Primary and Lower Schools will be held at Founders Hall by the flagpole on the following dates and times:
- Level A (AM Classes), Tuesday, May 25, 8:30 am (Freund); 9:30 am (Nowacki);
- Level A (PM Classes) & Little Knights, Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 am (Little Knights); 9:30 am (Nowacki); and 10:30 am (Speich);
- Levels B-5, Thursday, May 27. Level B - 8:30 am; Level 1 - 9:30 am; Level 2 - 10:30 am; Level 3 - 1:30 pm; Level 4 - 2:30 pm; Level 5 - 3:30 pm.
May Half-Days: Students in Primary School and Lower School will have half-days during Term 3 exams on the following dates: May 24, May 25, and May 26. (Not previously noted on the printed calendar.)
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction 2021
A Message from Sarah Slaughter, 2021 Auction Chair:
THANK YOU for an outstanding 2021 Dinner Auction! We are overwhelmed by, and so grateful for, your generous support. From the Gnarly Notes and Raffle Tickets, to the Silent and Live Auctions, our community showed up for the party and is clearly committed to getting BAck to our Future!
My sincere and profound thanks to our wonderful volunteer committee! This was an unusual year, with two parties in one, and you all showed up and helped provide hands-on work and moral support. What spirit! Outrageous!
My heartfelt thanks to staff in the Advancement, Marketing, Business, and Maintenance departments who worked so hard in the back of the house to make the forward-facing event run smoothly. You are all wonderful to work with!
To Ms. Barker and Mrs. May - THANK YOU for coordinating our students in the creation of beautiful, unique, art projects for the Silent Auction! Gorgeous!
And to our teachers, THANK YOU for being there every day for our students, helping them reach their potential, and guiding them during this unique school year. Awesome!
Bottom line, there are so many to thank, and this event would not have happened without all of your help and support. Thank you.
Housekeeping Note - Are you an AUCTION WINNER? Congratulations! Your items are ready for pick up in the Advancement Office. Please email Peter Grossman (or just show up) to claim your prize.
It has been an honor to serve as Chair of the 2021 Dinner Auction,
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End-of-Year Volunteer Opportunities
Junior Parents! It is a tradition at BA for the Junior Class parents to help as greeters, hand out programs, water, and other related tasks at the senior graduation. We are in need of parent volunteers for this year's graduation on Sunday, May 16.
We will also be looking for a few hands to help with year-end Division Awards ceremonies.
Please visit Volunteer Hub to sign up for these volunteer opportunities - we appreciate your assistance! You may also contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more details.
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