2019-20 School Theme:
Open a Book
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Begin a Journey
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Our Primary School and Lower School scholars are learning that a good book can take you on a journey, but you can’t really enjoy the journey if you are rushing to see how many books you can read. American philosopher Mortimer Adler suggested, "In the case of a good book, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but how many can get through to you.”
We encourage students to read books that they love more than once, to read books that challenge them more than once, and to acknowledge that sometimes books have more to say than we understand, requiring great effort to finish. The answer is not to abandon that book, instead, allow your mind to struggle with it
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that is part of the journey.
~Heather Caponi
Head of Primary School and Lower School
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WEDNESDAY
January 29
Annual ERB Testing
Levels 6-8
MS Basketball Night at
Girls Varsity Game
7:15 pm
Patriots Hall
THURSDAY
January 30
Classical Heritage Series
Parent Presentation
8:30 am
Washington Room, Founders Hall
FRIDAY
January 31
Music & Movement
8:30 am
Independence Hall
SATURDAY
February 1
Lower School Musical
Giants in the Sky
1 pm & 3 pm
Constitution Hall
SUNDAY
February 2
Lower School Musical
Giants in the Sky
1 pm
Constitution Hall
MONDAY
February 3
Senior Class Trip
WEDNESDAY
February 5
Level 8 overnight Trip
THURSDAY
February 6
Level 7 visits
the Upper School
Class T
rips
Levels 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
Level 3 Celebrates
Little House Day
FRIDAY-MONDAY
February 7-10
Winter Break: No School
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Winter Break
is February 7-10; no homework weekend!
Parents:
Tuition deposits are due February 12. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2020-21 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment form to the
Admissions Office in Founders Hall
on or before Wednesday, February 12. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February 12. Please contact
Admissions
with questions.
Music & Movement
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Tell a friend and j
oin us with your 3, 4, and 5-year-olds for songs, games, and activities on Friday, January 31, 8:30 am, Independence Hall. Take home a special surprise!
More information
here
.
Parents:
Time to schedule Middle School and Upper School conferences! Specific dates and times are listed under each Division.
Congratulations!
Upper School student Amber Simic won the school competition for the 2020 English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition. Amber moves on to the regional competition in February. Congratulations to all our BA participants in the event: Hannah Sportiello (runner-up), Sabrina Arassi, Aidan Arvold, Joshua Hoggatt, Grace Griffin, Leah Johnson, Daniel Kratoska, Diana Marsan, William Shanahan, Sophia Thomas, Rose Urbanski, and Katie York.
Congratulations! Primary School Handwriting contest winners
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Level B: Isha Banday, Wren Kraus, Ariana Sarathy (Level winner), YiChen Zhou (Most Improved), Francis Kahle (Five Star Award-students who use alternative tools for writing); Level 1: Audrey Klein, Soren Masters, Natasha Singh (Level winner), Emma Camacho Adams (Most Improved); Level 2: Liesl Eiche, Samay Ginde, Eli Meister Kleutghen (Level winner), and Nidal Sana (Most Improved).
Congratulations! Lower School Handwriting contest winners–
Level 3: Monroe Emling, Rachel York, Yadhavi Sunderesan (Level winner), Level 4: Jordan Alsayegh, Susan Schoyer, Collin Leh ( Level winner); Level 5: Aroushi Bhakhri, Sahil Hansaria, Sarah Mathew, and Lucy Schwertfeger (Level winner).
Classical Heritage Series Presentation,
hosted by Brookfield Academy's Center for Mission and Academics. Join us for "Literature: The Classic Choice for Soul-Based Education"
presented by Grace M. Urbanski, Upper School English teacher, on Thursday, January 30, 8:30 am, Washington Room, Founders Hall. For more information and to RSVP visit
here
.
BA Trivia Night!
Join us for our First Annual Trivia Night hosted by the Upper School English Department, Saturday, February 15, 7 pm, in the Liberty Hall library. Tease your brain and enjoy a night out with friends! Band together to reserve tables of witty and competitive players. Or, let us assign you to a table of new friends! Parents from ALL levels and their non-BA friends are welcome.
Learn more and
RSVP here
!
Summer Days 2020 Sneak Peek!
Preview our 2020 catalog of classes
here
. Registration begins March 1. Q
uestions? Contact
Julie D'Arruda
.
Faculty Directory Update:
Mrs. Judy Welden, new address: 11223 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa 53226.
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Spring College Visits
:
Representatives from national and international colleges visit the BA campus throughout the spring. Students are invited to stop in. The BA College Visit schedule is listed
here
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Parents: Time to schedule conferences!
Upper School Conferences (Levels 9-12) are Tuesday, February 11, and Tuesday, February18, 3:30-7:30 pm. Email
Mary Fenelon
indicating your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you’d like to meet.
Credit classes for Summer Days 2020
:
Credits classes are available for all 2020-21 Upper School students. Advanced Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Geometry, and Graphic Design will be offered in June and/or July. Please contact
Julie D'Arruda
with questions.
Senior Class Trip
is Monday, February 3, through Thursday, February 6. Levels 9, 10, and 11 class trips are Thursday, February 6.
Upper School Winter Dance
is Saturday, February 15.
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Parents: Time to schedule conferences!
Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6-8) are Wednesday, February 12, and Thursday, February 20, 3:40-7 pm. Please email
Mary Fenelon
to schedule
an appointment with your child's advisor during your preferred date and time.
Annual ERB Tests
for Levels 6-8, Wednesday, January 29, and Wednesday, February 11, 8:15 to 11:30 am.
Middle School Girls Basketball Night:
Girls MS Night is Wednesday, January 29, 7:15 pm, Patriots Hall.
Middle School Field Trips:
Level 8 attends overnight trip, Wednesday, February 5. Level 6 and Level 7 day trips are on Thursday, February 6.
Level 7 Students Visit the Upper School
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Thursday, February 6! While Upper School students are away on field trips, Level 7 will take over Patriots Hall! They will try their hand at activities in the art, science, and history departments - with additional opportunities to participate in ping pong or a basketball hoops challenge. The Level 7 field trip directly follows the visit. Drop-off and pick-up remains the same at the Middle School.
BAME 2020 Market Days~
February 13, 2:35 pm (Level 5 Parents); and February 27, 2:35 pm (Level 6 Parents).
MIddle School Social:
Parents, please sign up to volunteer at the MS Social on Friday, February 21. See
Advancement
for more information.
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Giants in the Sky
, a Lower School Musical, will be performed on Saturday, February 1, 1 pm and 3 pm, and Sunday, February 2, 1 pm, Constitution Hall All Purpose Room.
Level 3 Celebrates Little House Day
,Thursday, February 6, the culmination of their Wisconsin Unit and reading the classic,
Little House in the Big Woods
.
BA Cub Scout 183 Pack Events:
Join Cub Scouts today! Boys in Levels 1 through 5 are invited to become a member of Pack 183. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family while learning what it means to be a leader. U
pcoming activities: Pinewood Derby TUNE-UP, Sunday, February 2, 1-3 pm.
For more information contact Cub Scout Master
Kara Voge
l.
Primary School/Lower School Art Gallery Night:
Wednesday, February 12, 4-6 pm, Constitution Hall.
Level A Valentines Recitation
: Friday, February 14, 8:15 am, Constitution Hall.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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Father Daughter Dance
Thank you to all who attended BA’s second annual Father Daughter Dance. The girls were dancing in their poodle skirts with their dads in their “greaser” attire! Thank you to the event chair, Shane Davis, co-chairs Will Schoyer and David Nygro, and all the volunteers who planned and organized this great all-school event.
Follett Book Fair Shout Out
Thank you to BA’s chair, Andrea Emling, co-chairs, Vidhi Sehgal and Sarah Nack, and all the volunteers who offered their time and talent last week to make the book fair a success. Our scholars and parents truly enjoyed the book selections and the time to enjoy each other's friendship.
Heritage Fair
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Primary School and Lower School
Saturday, February 29
2-5 pm in the Freedom Hall gyms
Wende Gorniak and Ashley Gebreyesus are planning a fun, interactive day to celebrate BA’s
Star of Heritage
! If you are interested in hosting a booth, showcasing a performance, greeting, setting up, or cleaning up at this event, please
sign up on
Volunteer Hub
or contact
Lori Kaari
i
n the Advancement Office. If you are planning to attend the Heritage Fair, invite friends and family to join you to see our BA families in action! Enjoy various food, cultures and performances from Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, and North America. Please
RSVP online
. This is a no cost and nut-free event!
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Dinner Auction: A Knight at the Museum
Co-Chairs Holly Nygro and Natasha Tyson are curating a dynamic and successful
Knight at the Museum
for the BA community to enjoy on Saturday, May 2, at the Milwaukee Public Museum. They cannot do this alone. Your assistance and creativity is needed! Whether you have a little or a lot of time, there are many ways you may contribute to making BA's largest fundraiser a success!
- Check out Volunteer Hub to browse volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
- Purchase a special note card to send to your child (information coming soon!).
- Purchase raffle tickets (information coming soon!).
- Provide underwriting support for a variety of needs during the Auction.
- Contribute to Level Baskets in the Silent Auction (information coming soon!).
Immediate Volunteer Opportunities
The Middle School Social
on Friday, February 21, is in need of several volunteers for set-up, game supervision, and clean-up. Our MS students truly look forward to this event. Contact
Erin Wurtzbacher
if you have any questions. Please sign up online at
Volunteer Hub
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Brookfield Academy provides receptions after all the
Awards Programs
for the Primary School, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. There are opportunities in all divisions to chair and co-chair these receptions in May. Please contact
Lori Kaari
in the Advancement Office if you have time to organize volunteers and the awards reception events in May. Thank you so much for your consideration.
A Lower School parent is needed to co-chair
Teachers Appreciation Week
with Chair, Andrea Emling. Please contact
Lori Kaari
in the Advancement Office if are able to offer a helping hand April 14-16.
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