Valentine's Day Reflections from Level B
I love learning. I learn more every day. - Elena Vogel
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I love my Mom and Dad. They tell me lots of stories. - Nitya Singh
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I love my sisters. They play Monopoly with me. - Mohammad Nwilati
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I love teachers. They help me learn. - Anay Pulakanti
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WEDNESDAY,
February 13
Re-enrollment forms
and tuition deposits due
College Visit:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 10:30 am, Patriots Hall College Room
Middle School Advisor Conferences
(Levels 6-8), 3:40-7 pm
Primary School
Art Gallery Night
4-6 pm, Constitution Hall
THURSDAY,
February 14
Level A recites “Valentines”
Primary School Assembly
College Visit:
George Williams College, Williams Bay, WI
11:30 am, Patriots Hall College Room
2019 BAME Market Days
2:35 pm, Freedom Hall
(Level 5 Students and Parents)
FRIDAY,
February 15
Level A Screening
9-10:15 am or 1-2:15 pm
Middle School Social
Freedom Hall gym, 7-9 pm
Summer Days
Registration Begins
SATURDAY,
February 16
BA Cub Scout Pack 183 Pinewood Derby
Upper School
Winter Dance
MONDAY,
February 18
Presidents Day Assembly
Freedom Hall
TUESDAY,
February 19
Upper School Conferences
3:30-7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY,
February 20
Middle School ERB Tests
8:15-11:30 am
THURSDAY,
February 21
Middle School Advisor Conferences
(Levels 6-8),
3:40-7 pm.
FRIDAY,
February 22
Visiting Artist Series: Cynthia Sayer and her Joyride Quartet,
1:40 pm, Patriots Hall
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Welcome to our online newsletter! If you have questions or would like to receive our e-news through a different email, please let us know at
marketing@brookfieldacademy.org.
Parents – Tuition deposits are due TODAY!
Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2019-20 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment form to the Admissions Office, Wednesday, February 13. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February. 13. 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 13. Questions to
mary.ricci@brookfieldacademy.org
or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Congratulations!
Nineteen Middle
School
students participated in the
2018 National Classical Etymology Exam
earning top awards for their efforts.
(See Middle School for individual student awards.)
All School Parent Information sessions:
How BA Uses Standardized Tests
, Wednesday, February 20, 8:30 am,
Liberty Hall Library; and
Classical Heritage Series - The Trivium and Beyond
, Friday, February 22, 8:30 am, Founders Hall Washington Room.
Level A Screening:
Level A is a fun-filled, academic K4 program. Half-day classes include an option to extend the day. Our next play session to determine pre-kindergarten readiness is
February 15, 9-10:15 am or 1-2:15 pm.
Visiting Artist Series:
Al
l School Program. Cynthia Sayer and her Joyride Quartet, Friday, February 22, 1:40-2:30 pm, Patriots Hall. Sponsor: BA Parents April and Brian McCarty.
Storytime Fun
sessions for ages 3-5 -- bring a friend! Our next events are February 20 and March 6, 10 am. For more information and to register click
here.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Upper School Musical, Friday, March 8, 7 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, March 10, 2 pm, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex. Purchase tickets
here
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Parents:
Upper School Conferences (Levels 9-12), Tuesday, February 19, 3:30-7:30 pm. E-mail
mary.fenelon@brookfieldacademy.org
indicating your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you’d like to meet.
Spring College Visits
:
Students are invited to stop in beginning at 11:30 am in the Patriots Hall College Room (unless otherwise noted). Info is also posted at the College Center or online
here
.
February 13,
10:30 am
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
February 14, George Williams College, Williams Bay, WI
February 26, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
March 14, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Upper School Winter Dance
is Saturday, February 16.
Registration forms for Advanced Placement Exams
have been mailed. Please submit the forms and payment to Ms. Reynolds before Monday, March 4.
SAVE THE DATE-
Parent & Sophomore Student Presentation:
"Preparing for the College Search Process"
presented by Rick Bischoff, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Case Western Reserve University, Thursday, March 7 (additional details to be announced in future newsletters).
"Explore Hopkins" Information Session
: Johns Hopkins University, Monday, April 15, 7 pm, Patriots Hall Gym. Open to all levels and the general public.
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Congratulations!
Middle
school
students earned the following awards on the
2018 National Classical Etymology Exams
:
Gold awards
- Hena Allaqaband, Laurette Blanchard, Anushka Guru, Leah Johnson, Riya Singh;
Silver awards
- Allison Hieb, Charles Hieb, Monisha Khosla, Alexander Li, Mira Santo Tomas, Krish Sharma;
Bronze awards
- Kabeer Khubbar, Anvesha Guru, David Roessler, Riya Vijayapal, and Alexis Wilson
.
Parents:
Time to schedule conferences! Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6-8) are Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 21, 3:40-7 pm. E-mail
mary.fenelon@brookfieldacademy.org with your preferred date, time, and teachers with whom you’d like to meet.
2019 BAME Market Days: February 14, 2:35 pm (Level 5 Students and Parents); and February 28, 2:35 pm (Level 6 Parents).
Middle School Social
is Friday, February 15, Freedom Hall Gym from 7-9 pm.
Annual ERB Tests Wednesday, February 20, 8:15-11:30 am.
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Primary School Art Gallery Night
: Wednesday, February 13,
4-6 pm, Constitution Hall.
Level A recites “Valentines,”
on Thursday, February 14, at Primary School Assembly.
Level 5 Students and Parents:
BAME Market Day, Thursday, February 14, 2:35 pm, Freedom Hall.
BA Cub Scout 183 Pack ~ Pinewood Derby
: Saturday, February 16, 1-3 pm in Freedom Hall South Gym. (Required Pinewood Derby Weigh-in, Thursday, February 14, 4-6 pm, Constitution Hall.)
Lower School review and exams
, Thursday, February 14 through Friday, February 22.
Primary School review and exams
,
Monday, February 18, through Friday, February 22.
Authors Visit Primary School and Lower School:
Author John Schindler
visits the Level B-2 and
Author Elise Broach
visits Level 3-5 on Monday, February 25. (Book orders for LS only. Information will be sent home with students.)
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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New
- Heritage Fair
Saturday, March 2, 4-7 pm,
Liberty Hall
Primary School and Lower School parents
: You are invited to a
Heritage Fair information session
after the morning assembly on Thursday, February 14, 8:30-9:30 am, Washington Conference Room in Founders Hall.
Come find out about the Heritage Fair and how you can share your family heritage at this fun, new event! Sign-up forms have been sent home with your children. If you haven’t signed up yet, you still have time! Return forms to Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office. Questions? Contact Rebecca Miller at
milreb@hotmail.com
. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Together: We Give
2018-2019 Annual Fund
Thank you to all who have made it a priority to give to this year’s Annual Fund. Support has been fantastic, but we still need your help. Look for a reminder in the mail from your Annual Fund Cabinet Leader. No amount is too large or too small. Whatever your gift, every BA student benefits from your generosity. To donate now, please visit the
Annual Fund
page of the BA website for more information or contact
Peter Grossman
in the Advancement Office. Thank you for your generosity!
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Dinner Auction
A Knight at the Masquerade Ball
Masked Favor
The Dinner Auction is an exciting way for the Brookfield Academy community to gather for a night of fun and fundraising all to benefit the students of BA. Do you want to support the Dinner Auction in a fun way? A unique way to help raise funds prior to this evening is with a customized
Masked Favor
. A
Masked Favor
is a unique message you create which the Auction Committee will deliver for you to someone special - a student, faculty or staff member, or friend. Each
Masked Favor
is $25, and the proceeds benefit the 2019 Dinner Auction on May 4 at the 1451 Renaissance Place.
Send a note of congratulations, good luck, and kindness to your special someone! Delivery dates are February 14, March 1, March 14, and April 12. Each unique
Masked Favor
will include a mysterious sweet treat! Forms have been distributed to all students. Can’t wait for your form? Complete the
form here
and return at least one day prior to delivery date to your division’s Administrative Assistant or to Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office,
lori.kaari@brookfieldacademy.org
.
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Volunteer Corner
If you have some time to spare, the Middle School is in need of your help with the Middle School Social on Friday, February 15. This is an evening the MS students really love to attend. If interested, sign up
online
or contact Erin Wurtzbacher at
erin1225@aol.com
or Ann Blanchard at
Annblanchard1@icloud.com
.
Brookfield Academy also needs volunteers for the receptions following each division's Awards Programs in May. Please visit
Volunteer Hub
to assist the school in having successful, fun Awards Programs. If you are interested in any other volunteer opportunities, please contact
Lori Kaari
in the Advancement Office.
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