2019-20 School Theme:
Open a Book
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Begin a Journey
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Our school year is at its end. Last fall we began school like every other year, excited students toting full backpacks into our classrooms, greeting their teachers and friends, and plunging into the routines of learning.
School is now ending like no other year before it - students are at home. They have not been on campus for months and have only seen their teachers and classmates from the windows of their cars or front doors. The phrase, “In like a lamb, out like a lion,” is an apt description for this year! The roar of the COVID-19 will forever be part of Brookfield Academy history.
Together, we successfully made it through this unusual time. We continued with our lessons and connected with one another as best we could through videos, Zoom, and home deliveries.
A sincere thank you to all our students and their families for bringing Brookfield Academy into your kitchens, living rooms, and dens. Students showed grit and independence; parents juggled schedules and fortified themselves with deep wells of patience. You are all Five Star families, and you are greatly appreciated.
Best wishes for a wonderful summer!
~Sharon Koenings
Head of School
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WEDNESDAY,
May 27
Deliveries to Level 5 students
Last day of remote learning for Upper School and Middle School
FRIDAY,
May 29
Middle and Upper Schools Awards Day
FRIDAY,
June 12
Level 8 Welcome
Patriots Hall
FRIDAY,
June 19
Level 5 Event
Moving to Middle School
SATURDAY,
July 25
Graduation Class of 2020
FRIDAY,
July 31
Prom
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Special A
nnouncement~ Graduation is happening in July!
Our Class of 2020 graduates will celebrate graduation on Saturday, July 25. Details will be sent to families soon.
Accepting Applications
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The Admissions Office is open all summer and conducting tours on campus or remotely. Please tell a friend to explore our educational opportunities and provide assurance that we are fully committed to opening our doors safely to students this fall. Contact
Admissions
to schedule an appointment.
Mentor Families Needed:
Please help Admissions welcome new families to Brookfield Academy. During this time of social distancing, it is challenging to convey a sense of our school community, so we are calling upon current parents to reach out with a friendly hello. Contact
Jennifer Wareham
today and make a new friend tomorrow!
UPDATE
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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.
Congratulations!
Senior Nicho
las Chang has been named a Kohler Company Scholarship recipient. The Kohler Co. College Scholarship is a four-year, renewable scholarship valued at $4,000 for the 2020-2021 collegiate year.
Congratulations!
Junior Ali Warraich was selected as one of seven winners from around the state to receive this year's Book Award given by the Princeton Club of Wisconsin.
Félicitations!
Upper School French students earned awards in the 2020 National French Contest. Gold medals: Charlotte Aexel, Mishaal Omer, Laya Nwilati, Lily Childress, and Theo Sarnowski; Silver medals: Lexi Kass, Emma Canga, Stephanie Kanavas, Megan McCarty, Madison Hesse, and Andy Liu; Bronze medals: Tess Matthews, Bree Youso, Emma Felton, Drew Buckholdt, and Eve Janavitz; and Honorable Mentions: Simran Bhatia, Daniel Kratoska, Lucy Moede, Azeem Khan, Emma Richardson, Sabrina Arassi, Josh Hoggatt, Tilly Watts, Safa Jan, Jenna Kopp, and Maya Booth.
Upcoming Summer Events:
Level 8 is welcomed to the Upper School on Friday, June 12. Level 5 is welcomed to the Middle School on Friday, June 19.
Prom has been rescheduled for
Friday, July 31.
Summer Days 2020 Updates:
Our revised program dates are June 8-July 31. To ensure rigorous sanitation and cleaning of all facilities before the academic school year begins, we will conclude Summer Days on July 31 (not August 7). There have been changes to some classes. Please check
online
for all current updates. Questions? Please contact
Julie D'Arruda
.
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.
All-School Bus Student Registration:
Please note the School Busing Registration information for the 2020-21 school year. More information
here
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Upper School Textbook Buybacks:
Please note that textbook buybacks to our online vendor, MBSDirect.net, will be handled solely online this year.
Back to School News:
Although it’s early, preparations are underway for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Watch for information in late June from Mrs. Sharon Koenings regarding the process for filling out school forms this year! We will no longer have our traditional July packet, but rather offer online access through the MyBA portal. We are excited to bring you this easier process!
Upper School Credit Classes
are being offered online during Summer Days, including Creative Writing: Focus on the Novel, and Geometry. These classes are reported on student transcripts for BA credit. Non-BA students may also receive credit at their high schools. Contact
Julie D'Arruda
for more information.
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REMOTE LEARNING IN ACTION
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Our learning and traditions continue!
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Primary School and Lower School Students Final Week:
Our students, teachers, and parents have done an incredible job during our remote learning journey!. Everyone pulled together to "close the distance" and stay connected while learning at home. Summer began this week for our youngest scholars.
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Onscreen and In-person:
A glimpse of our students learning lessons while "zooming" with teachers and also greeting their teachers during safe visits!
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Middle School Art Show Highlights:
A new video showcases the incredible talents of these up-and-coming Middle School artists. Click on the photos and take a look at their creativity!
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Middle School Celebrates:
With the end of the school year comes awards and recognition
. Watch the video by logging in to the
MyBA portal
and look under Resource Page/Middle School.
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UPPER SCHOOL
Creating with Camo:
Upper School art students were challenged with creating forms of camouflage from home.
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Our teachers are connecting with students in diverse and creative ways!
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Awards Celebration:
Primary School and Lower School teachers visited each student last week delivering awards and smiles to all! Thank you students, parents, and teachers for all your hard work! Click on the photos to view a video featuring some submitted photos.
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Upper School Car Parade:
The annual year-end picnic for Upper School students was transformed last week into a car parade with students waving to teachers from their cars and receiving yummy treats.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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Donor Wall
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to commemorate that special family member, teacher, or coach! As a part of the grand opening of the new BA Fitness and Economics Centers, BA will be installing a donor wall inside of Patriots Hall. You are invited to participate in this unique project by purchasing a special plaque engraved with the message of your choice.
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 from the sale of the plaques will support your students in the use of these new state-of-the-art facilities. Contact
Peter Grossman
in the Advancement Office for more details. Don’t wait too long; plaques are selling fast!
2020 Golf Outing
The Annual BA Golf Outing will be here beFORE you know it! Join the BA community as we gather on August 10 for this annual event. Information and registration will be sent home in late June. We hope to see you there!
If you would like to volunteer at the Golf Outing, please sign up on
Volunteer Hub
. We are looking for assistance with setting up the registration table, registration of attendees, and the silent auction during the dinner.
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Volunteer News
Thank you to all the Brookfield Academy parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff volunteers. Our generous volunteers have celebrated with the students during the Homecoming Tailgate, Founders Fest, Five Star Run, Grandparents Day, Father Daughter Dance, Christmas Programs, Heritage Fair, and Teacher Appreciation Day. This is just to name a few! The BA community is so grateful for all the thoughtfulness, time, and enthusiasm in the planning and execution of these events held on and off campus.
This academic year took an interesting turn while looking through the lens of in-person events. We will never take for granted the blessings and camaraderie which blooms within our families during our events. Thank you for being flexible and still committing your time and energy in making our scholars, teachers, and staff feel so appreciated while being miles apart.
Please watch for volunteer opportunities this summer. It will be online registration on
Volunteer Hub
. When you are greeting and meeting new families this summer, please pass along Lori Kaari’s contact information (
lori.kaari@brookfieldacademy.org
and cell # 262.825.8341) should they have any volunteer questions.
Have a safe and healthy summer!
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