2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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In my new role as Director of Admissions, I have spent many hours over the past few months speaking to prospective and newly enrolled families. It has been remarkable to notice that the vast majority of these families are seeking a Brookfield Academy education for their children, not only because of our outstanding academic reputation, but also because of how strongly our mission and the ideals of the Five Stars resonate with them. These parents truly want their children to develop into “responsible, constructive, free people.” Beyond teaching our academic disciplines with passion and professionalism, Brookfield Academy’s dedicated teachers guide our students to reflect on their personal choices, so as to develop strong character. We respect the heritage of our country, as well as each family’s individual heritage. We treat each child as an individual, recognizing that each is endowed with unique talents and potential. As we strive to encourage a love of learning that will motivate our students to develop their intellect, we inspire them to always pursue truth. Families today have the very same dreams for their children’s education - excellence, character, freedom - that moved our founding families to create Brookfield Academy 60 years ago. Word of mouth is our greatest marketing tool in attracting more families to this wonderful community. Open House is on October 31. Please encourage a friend, colleague, or family member to come discover the difference at Brookfield Academy.
~ Joan Doble, Director of Admissions
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COVID-19 UPDATES
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Parents, please help us by monitoring students for COVID-19 symptoms and keeping students home if they show any signs of illness.
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Reminder: Please contact your Division's Administrative Assistant if anyone in your family has had direct contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19. A direct contact is defined as being within six feet of someone without a mask for 15 minutes or more. When making determinations about these situations, we will consider this definition; however, under certain circumstances, we may find it in the best interest of our students to expand upon this definition of direct contact. It is our intention to always do what is most necessary to keep our students, staff, and faculty safe.
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Ongoing Updates: In addition to weekly newsletter updates, wellness protocols and other information are available in the MyBA parent portal under the COVID-19 School Updates.
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NO SCHOOL
REMINDERS:
Fall Break:
October 15-18
Thanksgiving Break:
November 24-27
Christmas Break:
December 20-January 3
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WEDNESDAY
October 13
Lower School Conferences
Levels 3-5
3:30-8:00 pm
Liberty Hall
WEDNESDAY
October 13
Last Day to Register for
Winter Athletics
See the Upper School, Middle School, and Lower School sections for links.
FRIDAY
October 15
Fall Break begins
No School, Offices closed
MONDAY
October 18
Fall Break
No School, Offices closed
TUESDAY
October 19
Classes resume
WEDNESDAY
October 20
Lower School and Middle School Fall Sports Assembly
8:15 am
Freedom Hall Gym
THURSDAY
November 4
8:30 am
Parent Presentation
Primary School and Lower School
Treasure or Trash: Social Media, its effects on children and what a parent can do about it
FRIDAY
November 5
Scholarship Testing for Students in Level 8
MONDAY
November 8
Scholarship Testing for Students in
Levels 9, 10, 11
TUESDAY
November 9
5:30 pm
Parent Presentation
Middle School and
Upper School
Treasure or Trash: Social Media, its effects on children and what a parent can do about it
THURSDAY
November 11
8:45 am
American Character Educational Series
The Spirit of Service and Development of Leaders in the US Military: An important perspective from a Veteran
FRIDAY
November 12
Mothers Night Out
Delafield Hotel
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Congratulations! Four BA students, Megan McCarty, Aditya Gopal, Anna Marshall, and Alexander Li, earned perfect scores on the ACT. This is a tremendous accomplishment! Only one half of one percent of all students who took the test this year achieved a perfect score.
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Upcoming Fall Break & No School Dates: Fall Break is Friday, October 15 – Monday, October 18; Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 24; Christmas Break begins Monday, December 20.
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. Admission Screening and Scholarship Testing are coming up in early November. Please see the Upper School and Middle School sections below for specific details.
Little Knights Fall Applications: Do you have a young scholar who will be three by July 1, 2022? Brookfield Academy’s Little Knights, an enrichment program for future Level A students, is accepting applications now. Availability is limited. Fall enrollment decisions will be made on December 3, 2021. Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors who might be interested. Contact Mindy Morrissey for more information.
Keep Up to Date on Sports News ~ Our student athletes have had some stellar accomplishments on the courts and the field this fall. The Sports Report is posted weekly. You can find the current and past editions here or use the link at the bottom of this section.
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See the BA Blue Knights Play at Fiserv Forum: On Saturday, November 20 the Blue Knights will play USM at the Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is at 1:20 pm. Come see your Blue Knights play, enjoy the Deer District, and then return to Fiserv Forum for the Milwaukee Bucks vs the Orlando Magic. The BA game is free and discounted Bucks tickets are available here with the promo code: brookfieldbball. Tickets must be purchased by October 20. See the flyer on our website for more details.
Photos From Picture Day are Ready! Click here to view and order photos. If your photos are not appearing in the gallery, you can find your student using the event code: FE18021.
Picture Retakes ~ In case you missed Picture Day, retakes will be on October 27 from 9 am to 12 noon.
A new podcast from the Center for Mission and Academics will be available October 14. The new episode features a conversation with Wesley Schultz, Executive Director of Arts about his perspective on our school theme: Celebrate Learning Together. This and all previous episodes are available on our website.
The Boy Scouts Annual Fundraiser! Buy your popcorn, holiday wreaths, door swags, and garland through October 13. Order forms and drop boxes are in the office of each division. Orders will be delivered November 13-16.
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BA's Open House will be held Sunday, October 31. Save the date and help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors who might like to attend and learn about BA. More information on our website.
Interested in sharing your BA experiences with new families? Contact Joan Doble or go to Volunteer Hub to sign up to help with the 11:30 am-1:30 pm event.
Parent Book Discussion ~ Join us in reading The Enchanted Hour - The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox Gurdon. Discussions of the book will be held on November 1 at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm in the Washington Room at Founders Hall. RSVP to Linda Pryor to reserve space at your preferred time.
Parent Discussions: Treasure or Trash: Social Media, its effects on children, and what a parent can do about it. Join us for a presentation with Tyler Loomis a BA graduate ('89) who received a masters degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University and currently runs his own practice seeing individuals, couples, and families. There are two sessions each geared to different age groups. No matter what session you're able to attend, the content will be valuable for all parents.
Thursday, November 4 at 8:30 am - Primary and Lower School
Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 pm - Middle and Upper School
American Character Educational Series speaker Jeff Rauh, a BA Alum from the Class of 1989 will present a program titled: The Spirit of Service and Development of Leaders in the US Military: An important perspective from a Veteran. This series is free to attend and open to the entire BA community. Please join us at 8:45 am for coffee and pastries, the presentation, and Q & A. Additional details are available here. Please RSVP to Linda Pryor.
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Congratulations! The girls junior varsity 2 volleyball team won the JV2 Conference on Tuesday night.
Upper School Parent Conferences: There is still time to schedule a conference Thursday, October 21, 3:40-8:00 pm. Please email Mary Fenelon with your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule will be returned via email.
US Athletics: Winter sports registration is now available for all US students. Please click the following link for information and registration. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Upper School students in Levels 9, 10, and 11 will be offered on Monday, November 8, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Patriots Hall. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
Attention All Advanced Placement (AP) Students: An important letter was sent home regarding AP orders. A copy of the letter can be found HERE. As a reminder, all AP order forms and payments are due before Friday, November 5. Contact Mrs. Tomchek or Mrs. Aigner-Bailey with any questions.
UBLT Co-Op Alpine Racing Team. Upper School students who are recreational skiers or accomplished racers are invited to join UBLT. On this team, skiers from University Lake School, Brookfield Academy, Lake Country Lutheran, and Trinity compete against other local HS teams in races held in January and February at local ski resorts/clubs. Races are held 1-2 times per week with practices on Sunday evenings at Heiliger Huegel Ski Club. Skiers score points for the team and are recognized as individuals. Experienced coaching is provided, along with skill training and gate work. There is a Parent/Racer Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, at 6:30 pm in the Patriots Hall cafeteria. Please direct questions to Amy Marshall.
College Visits: Representatives from national and international colleges will be available for our students. The BA College Visit schedule is on the College Counseling Office page of our website.
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Conferences: There is still one day remaining to schedule a conference, Thursday, October 21, from 3:40-8:00 pm. Please contact Mrs. Mary Beth Homan to arrange a time; be sure to indicate which teachers you'd like to meet, along with your preferred times. You may meet in person or by Zoom.
MS Athletics: Basketball registration is now available for all Middle School students. Please click this link for information and to register. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13.
Middle School Field Day, on Thursday, October 14, students will participate in an outdoor obstacle course. In case of bad weather, the event will move inside to the gym.
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Middle School and Lower School Fall Sports Assembly will be held at 8:15 am in the Freedom Hall gym on Wednesday, October 20. Parents are welcome to join us.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Level 8 students will be offered on Friday, November 5, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Freedom Hall. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
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LS Athletics: Basketball registration is now available for Level 5 boys and girls. Please click the following link for information and to register. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
Lower School and Middle School Fall Sports Assembly will be held at 8:15 am in the Freedom Hall gym on Wednesday, October 20. Parents are welcome to join us.
New Parent Coffee with Division Head Rich Raney and Assistant Division Head Tanya Schwartz ~ On Monday, October 25 at 8:30 am in the Liberty Hall Library, we welcome parents of students new to Brookfield Academy this school year and last school year. Now that you have a couple of months experience at BA, we wanted to provide an opportunity for new families to get to know Mr. Raney and Ms. Schwartz, connect with each other, and ask questions.
Join us for Lower School Curriculum Coffees at 8:15 am in the Liberty Hall Library. These gatherings are geared toward families with students in Levels 3-5 who have joined the BA community over the last two years, but all are welcome. On Tuesday, November 2, we'll discuss Singapore Math. On Thursday, November 4, the topic will be Grammar Basics. Check the Parent Presentations section of our website for more details.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Annual Giving
The 2021-2022 Annual Giving appeal is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for Online Giving Day on Tuesday, November 23. This year, the Annual Fund is going to support needs for the classrooms, such as replacing student desks and tables in the Freedom Hall art room and cafeteria, purchasing 3D printers for Patriots Hall, and replacing older model SMART Boards across campus. As we consider this year’s theme of Celebrate Learning Together, please consider a gift to help make these improvements possible. Stay tuned for more information. You can always beat the rush and contribute here at any time. Questions? Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more details.
College Care Packages
If you are a parent of BA’s recent graduating Class of 2021, now is the time to send the Advancement Office his/her college address or home address! We will be sending each of your grads a special college care package. Look for more info coming soon. Please contact Michael Rajchel in the Advancement Office with questions.
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Mothers Night Out - Friday, November 12
Mothers Night Out is back! Tarah Davis and Wende Fedder-Gorniak are planning a great evening at the Delafield Hotel to honor our senior moms and welcome new moms to the BA community. Mark your calendars and watch for a special email invitation this week. Volunteer Hub has opportunities listed to help plan for the “Goodbye, Hello” themed event. Reminder, first time users of Volunteer Hub need to create a user profile before they can register for events.
Celebrate “Socializing” Together
Parent-Hosted Events are also back! Interested in hosting a Level or Division party (with or without kids)? Advancement can help you get the word out to parents. Contact Mary Ricci today to schedule your party tomorrow!
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