2019-20 School Theme:
Open a Book
–
Begin a Journey
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Now that we all know we will not be able to resume classes on campus for the rest of this school year, we need to adjust to new and different year-end celebrations. Indeed, some of the best times of every school year are those that showcase the accomplishments of our outstanding students. We will explore unique ways to carry on these traditions. So, fill your hearts with hope and look forward to all that is ahead.
I want each of us to recognize and treasure our Class of 2020 as they finish their last weeks as Brookfield Academy students. They are a remarkable group of young adults! We will set a new date for their Graduation Ceremony; in the meantime, please send them a note of congratulations
here
. We will share your good wishes with them!
We may be apart right now; but together we will “Reach for the Stars!”
~Sharon Koenings, Head of School
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WEDNESDAY,
April 22
Remote Learning Continues
Primary School and Lower School Learning Packets Delivered
Classical Heritage Series Presentation
"Reading and the Reclamation of Leisure"
4 pm
via Zoom
THURSDAY,
April 23
Online Middle School Orientation
for Level 5 Parents
1 pm
SUNDAY,
April 26
ONLINE Open House Begins
12-2 pm
MONDAY,
April 27
Remote Learning
Week Five Begins
WEDNESDAY,
April 29
Primary School and Lower School Learning Packets Delivered
Summer Days
T-shirt Day
SATURDAY,
May 2
Spring Into Action
Virtual Auction
2-8 pm
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Open House will be Online!
Brookfield Academy will host an Online Open House from 12 noon-2 pm this Sunday, April 26. Virtual tours, informational videos, and a live Q & A will be available. Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors. All registrants will be emailed an access link. Admissions will send a special surprise to all of Sunday's attendees. Interested families may register
here
.
Admission Screening for 2020-21:
Because of the current situation with COVID-19, we are suspending our usual admission test and using school records and teacher recommendations. P
lease contact
Admissions
for more information.
Remote Learning Week Four:
Please visit our
Parent Resources Spring 2020
web page for regular updates and useful information for students and parents.
New Student Admissions Alert
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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!
UPDATE~Early Payment Discount Deadline Extended:
Brookfield Academy is extending the early payment discount deadline to July 1. We appreciate all of you who have already paid your children’s tuition for next year. Please see your invoice for the amount to pay or contact the Business Office with questions.
Little Knights Enrollment!
Brookfield Academy’s Little Knights is an enrichment program that prepares students for Level A. An extended day option is 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!
Brookfield Academy's Musical
Crazy for You
earned the following Jerry Awards: Lead performance-Hannah Sportiello; Supporting Performance-Diana Marsan; Musical Direction-Tristan Strelitzer; Stage Management-Jacob Jonas; Stage Management-Ben Otto; and Spirit Award-Noah Godsell.
ONLINE Classical Heritage Series
hosted by Brookfield Academy's Center for Mission and Academics. Join us for "Reading and the Reclamation of Leisure," presented by David Wacholz, Upper School English teacher, Wednesday, April 22, 4 pm, via Zoom. For more information and to receive a link please email
Linda Pryor
.
Prepaid Enrichment Classes & Narnia:
After-school enrichment classes and prepaid Narnia will be credited to family accounts to be used for next year. Please contact
Julie D'Arruda
with questions.
Summer Days T-shirt Day
is Wednesday, April 29! Students who wear their shirts and email a picture (photos may appear on the BA website and/or social media) to
Julie D'Arruda
will receive a special surprise in the mail.
Register
for classes now!
All-School Bus Student Registration:
Please note the School Busing Registration information for the 2020-21 school year. More information
here
.
Upper School Parents & Students:
Important Advanced Placement Update: Upper School parents please read
HERE
for the College Board's updated testing schedule.
Upper School Textbook Buybacks:
Please note that textbook buybacks to our online vendor, MBSDirect.net, will be handled solely online this year. More information and instructions will be sent home closer to the end of the school year.
Course Selections: Level 8 students
should have received Upper School Course Request Forms and scheduling information for the 2020-21 school year. Please submit all course requests by Friday, May 1. Do not hesitate to call the Upper School office with any scheduling questions.
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 was mailed home for parent/student discussion and signature. Parents with questions please contact any teacher, your child’s advisor, or
Mrs. Doble
.
ONLINE Orientation for Level 5 Parents:
An Online Orientation will be held Thursday, April 23, at 1 pm. Middle School Head Doug Ricci and Assistant Head Joan Doble will be available to answer questions about the class selection process and the transition to Level 6. (This event is replacing the canceled Middle School Transition Coffee originally scheduled on April 16.) Information on this event is available
online
. If you have questions, please contact
Mrs.
Doble
.
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 was mailed home for parent/student discussion and signature. Parents with scheduling questions prior to receiving the course information should contact
Mr. Ricci
.
Parents of Levels 1-5 students:
Be on the lookout for Summer Skill Saver sheets! Next week parents will receive Summer Skill Saver sign-up sheets inside the learning packets.
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REMOTE LEARNING IN ACTION
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Our learning and traditions continue!
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PRIMARY SCHOOL
Packet deliveries are continuing each week! Thank you to our students and families who have gone above and beyond to create encouraging signs for faculty and staff.
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LOWER SCHOOL
Our scholars are reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to begin their day. Join our Head of School and Division heads in reciting the Pledge and Prayer by visiting our
Parent Resources page
.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Don't Stop Believing!
Middle School choir Level 6 and Level 7 students rewrote the lyrics to "Don't Stop Believing" as part of their music lesson. Students shared their videos and voices in this creative effort.
"Just a small town girl,
living in a Covid World.
She sat at home all year,
going nowhere." James, Level 6
"My teachers live on Zoom,
got to turn homework in by noon.
For a while I've been stuck at home,
the days go on and on and on and on."
-Kate, Level 7
People, waiting!
To get out of quarantine.."
-Abdurrahman, Level 6
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Remote Entrepreneurs!
Upper School students collaborate and connect to create their AP Micro Business plans.
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Our teachers are connecting with students in diverse and creative ways!
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Primary School and Lower School
students are learning remotely with interactive videos, hands-on projects, connecting with classmates via Zoom meetings, and greeting their teachers online. (Top to bottom: Level 4 students Zoom, Little Knights activity, remote music lesson, and one-on-one student teacher meeting.
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Art at home:
Students weave their artistic talents into projects from home. Whether painting, or using found objects such as sports jerseys and books to create a color wheel, the artistic journey of each student continues!
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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Spring
into Action
Virtual Auction
Sadly, we will not be celebrating the Dinner Auction at the Milwaukee Public Museum on Saturday, May 2. However, we are moving forward with a Virtual Auction!
Let’s
Spring into Action
and join the virtual fun 2-8 pm on Saturday, May 2. An email was sent and an informational flyer was mailed home on Friday. Texts will be sent for new online auction items to bid on throughout the day. Join in the fun whenever you have time. Check the
Virtual Auction page
,
for an updated list of the day's activities. The Virtual Auction will host our traditional Online Auction, Five Star Raffle, and Raise the Paddle. The day will be filled with challenges and additional raffles via social media. It will be a casual, fun event with all proceeds funding projects to foster our students' enthusiasm to be active and stay active!
We are still selling Five Star Raffle tickets. Please go to the
Virtual
Auction page to purchase your tickets.
Your ticket stubs will be thrown in the hopper! This is a great way to support BA and win money too.
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BA Fitness and Economics Centers Donor Wall
In the spirit of “getting active again,” BA is excited to be constructing a new Fitness Center in Patriots Hall that will be accessible to all in the BA community. You are invited to become 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.
May Events
Stay tuned!
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