2019-20 School Theme:
Open a Book
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Begin a Journey
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At Brookfield Academy, the Arts play a key role in our students’ education by preparing them to think creatively for college and life. In our rehearsal halls and studios, we collaborate toward artistic goals with each student contributing his or her own personality, ideas, and voice. Together we discover new ways to look at the world, learn to act with empathy, and bring joy to our community.
~Wes Schultz
Executive Director of the Arts
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WEDNESDAY
March 4
Winter Sports Assembly
(Levels 5-8)
8:15 am
Freedom Hall
FRIDAY
March 6
Music & Movement
8:30 am
Independence Hall
Level 3 Recognition
(after assembly)
Liberty Hall Library
Lower School
Math Olympiad
(Levels 4 & 5)
Upper School Musical
Crazy for You
7 pm
Hamilton Fine Arts Center
SATURDAY
March 7
Upper School Musical
Crazy for You
2 pm & 7 pm
Hamilton Fine Arts Center
SUNDAY
March 8
Upper School Musical
Crazy for You
2 pm
Hamilton Fine Arts Center
MONDAY
March 9
Council of Chairs
Spring Meeting
8:30 am
Patriots Hall College Room
French Pronunciation Contest
(Lower School)
3:30 pm
Liberty Hall
WEDNESDAY
March 11
Upper School Winter Sports Assembly
2:15 pm
Patriots Hall
FRIDAY
March 13
Level A Recitation
"Let's Go Kiting"
8:15 am
Constitution Hall
Level 4 Biomes Field Trip
Middle School
Pi Celebration
Freedom Hall
Middle School
second mark period
closes
Levels 5-8 Spring Sports Registration
Last Day to Register
MONDAY
March 16
Spring Break Begins
(The next weekly newsletter will be published April 1)
MONDAY,
March 30
School Resumes
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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. We will have room for all currently enrolled students. Questions to
Mary Ricci
or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Little Knights:
We have limited openings in
Brookfield Academy’s Little Knights, an enrichment program for future Level A students. 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.
Music & Movement
–
Join us with your 3, 4, and 5-year-olds for songs, games, and activities on Friday, March 6, 8:30 am, Independence Hall. Take home a special surprise! More information
here
.
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
March 13, 9-10 am. More information
here
.
Parents: Host families are needed for international students
for 2020-21. A stipend is given to all international host families. Contact
Sharon Koenings
.
Registration for Summer Days 2020!
Summer Days will run from June 1-July 31 (closed June 29-July 3). Registration is underway. Check out our 2020 catalog classes
here
. Questions? Contact
Julie D'Arruda
.
Crazy For You,
Upper School Musical, Friday, March 6, 7 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, March 8, 2 pm, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Rd., Sussex.Tickets available
here
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Spring Break,
Monday March 16-Friday, March 27. Classes resume on Monday March 30!
Visiting Artist Series:
The Milwaukee Ballet shares performances and a hands-on workshop. Milwaukee Ballet's second company (MBII) visits BA on Friday, April 3, (Levels A-5, 11:15-12 noon and Levels 6-12, 2:20-3:10 pm) in
Patriots Hall. Sponsor: BA Parents April and Brian McCarty.
Upper School Student Art Show:
Friday, April 3, 6-8 pm, Patriots Hall Atrium. Don't miss this annual event featuring "Multiples" of artwork showcasing the talents of Upper School art students.
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REMINDER: Course Selections are due.
Parents, please review course selections for the 2020-21 school year with your student – then sign and return the sheets to school.
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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College Fair Permission Slips Due soon:
Upper School students interested in attending the Prairie School College Fair on Thursday, March 12, should return their
permission slips
to the College Office by Monday, March 9.
Upper School Winter Sports Awards Assembly
,
Wednesday, March 11, 2:15 pm, Patriots Hall.
Parent & Sophomore Student Presentation:
"Preparing for the College Search Process" presented by Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Technological University, Mon
day, March 30, Session 1, 11:10 am-12 noon, or Session 2, 12 noon-12:50 pm, Patriots Hall gym. Lunch provided. Parents please RSVP to
Carolyn Nowacki
by Thursday, March 12.
College Office Parent Information sessions:
The College Office will provide an update to parents of freshman and sophomores regarding what students have been doing in college classes thus far this school year. These sessions are scheduled for April. Additional information
here
.
Sophomores: Save the Date!
College trip to Lake Forest and Northwestern is Wednesday, April 22.
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Winter Sports Awards Assembly
(Lower School-Level 5 and Middle School-Levels 6-8): Wednesday, March 4, 8:15 am, Freedom Hall North Gym.
Art Supply Drive ~ Community Service Project:
Upper School Spanish Club students are collecting art supplies to support La Casa de Esperanza.
Informational flyers
have been sent home with students
.
Donations will be collected until March 13.
Levels 5-8 Spring Sports
registration is open until Friday, March 13. The following sports are offered for the spring season
Baseball
(Boys, Levels 5-8);
Soccer
(Girls, Levels 5-8):
Softball
(Girls, Levels 5-8);
Tennis
(Coed, Levels 7 and 8); and
Track and Field
(Coed, Levels 5-8). Please register your child
here
or for more information, please contact Assistant Athletic Director
Nicholas Rechlitz
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Celebrating Pi ~
Pi Day, (officially March 14), will be celebrated by our Middle School students on Friday, March 13. Students will honor Pi, the famous number that makes the world go "round," by enjoying pie slices and participating in the annual
Pi Digit recitation contes
t during end-of-day activities in the Freedom Hall Gym.
Second mark period
for Middle School will close on Friday, March 13. Report cards will be available online in
NetClassroom
during Spring Break. Copies of report cards with grades, comments, and second mark period overall averages will be mailed home on Monday, March 30.
Levels 3-8 Volleyball Clinic:
The Upper School volleyball team and coaches will be holding a skills camp for interested girls in Levels 3-8 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 31; Wednesday, April 1; and Thursday, April 2; 3:30 pm-4:45 pm, in the Freedom Hall Gyms. Participating students should bring gym clothes and gym shoes for the clinic. Register your child
here
or for more information, please contact Assistant Athletic Director
Nicholas Rechlitz
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Middle School Honor Roll Assembly,
Friday, April 3, 8:15 am, Freedom Hall.
Level 8 students
will be receiving Upper School Course Request Forms for the 2020-21 school year after spring break. An Informational Coffee for Incoming Level 9 parents will be held in the Patriots Hall College Room,
Wednesday, April 8
, 8:30 am, to answer any scheduling questions and discuss the transition to the Upper School. Students will go to Patriots Hall after school with Mr. Ricci on
Wednesday, April 15
, from 3:15-4 pm, to meet with their new Upper School advisors and make initial course selections. Parents are invited, but not required to attend. Course selection forms can also be returned directly to the Middle School or Upper School offices. Parents will receive course recommendations in early April from Level 8 teachers and have an opportunity to approve course requests before schedules are completed. Please feel free to contact
Dr. Dan Davis
with questions related to Upper School scheduling.
Level 6 and Level 7 students
will make course selections for the 2020-21 school year by Tuesday, April 21, after meeting with teachers in April advisory sessions for an overview of the selection process and the languages and electives offered. A course selection form will be mailed home after spring break for parent/student discussion and signature. Parents with questions please contact any teacher, your child’s advisor, or Mr. Ricci.
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Winter Sports Awards Assembly
(Lower School-Level 5 and Middle School-Levels 6-8): Wednesday, March 4, 8:15 am, Freedom Hall North Gym.
Level 3 Recognition Assembly
,
Friday, March 6, after morning assembly in Liberty Hall library.
Lower School Math Olympiad
is Friday, March 6, 9:30 am (Level 4) and 2:30 pm (Level 5).
Lower School French Pronunciation Contest
is Monday, March 9, 3:30-4:15 pm, Liberty Hall.
School Supply Drive ~ Community Service Project:
Upper School Spanish Club students are collecting school supplies to support La Casa de Esperanza.
Informational flyers
have been sent home with students. Donations will be collected until March 13.
Level 4 Biomes field trip
is Friday, March 13.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS
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Heritage Fair Thank You!
A big shout out to Wende Gorniak, Ashley Gebreyesus, and the planning committee volunteers who pulled off another successful Primary School and Lower School Heritage Fair. Saturday was filled with so much energy along with smiling faces. Grandparents, parents, scholars, teachers, and staff all came together to celebrate the
Star of Heritage
. Thank you to all the volunteers who hosted a booth, performed songs and dances, and set up/cleaned up for the event.
Fitness/Economics Center Updates
In preparation for the new Fitness Center groundbreaking and Economics Center renovation, behind-the-scenes activity is already underway!
We are pleased to share that Stier Construction, was awarded the contract to manage the entire project. Stier Construction, owned by BA alumni parent Fred Stier, has worked with the Academy on a number of projects, and the company is extremely proud to be leading this one.
Take a look at our progress on the project
here
. Explore the
giving opportunities
to support this dynamic project! The Economics Center renovation is expected to be completed by late August and the new Fitness Center in early fall.
BA Fitness and Economics Centers Donor Wall
Looking for another great way to get involved in the construction of the new BA Fitness and Economics Centers? A permanent donor wall will be installed in the new BA Fitness Center this summer, and you have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy which will stand for generations to come.
Information on how to purchase a special, personalized engraved plaque is available on the
BA
website
. Donate $200 for a large plaque, or $100 for a small plaque; personalized replicas will
also be available for an additional $100. This is a great way to name yourself or your student, honor a coach or a teacher, or recognize a special person you wish to hold a permanent place in BA history!
All Donor Wall proceeds will fund the construction and purchase of equipment for the Fitness and Economics Centers.
Fathers Night Out - Save the Date!
Become an "axepert" at our Fathers Night Out event! We have an ultimate social entertainment experience planned for our BA Dads. Learn to throw an axe, have food and drinks, and enjoy an evening of fun and competitive games, Fathers Night Out will be held at Lumber Axe in Waukesha on Thursday, April 16, 6 pm.
RSVP details coming soon!
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Dinner Auction –
A Knight at the Museum,
Saturday, May 2
Co-Chairs, Holly Nygro and Natasha Tyson, invite you to stop in Founders Hall, Washington Room, on Friday, April 3, 8:30-11 am, for the Database Team Kick-Off Meeting. Computer training will be available for entering online auction items, live auction items, registrations, and making name badges for
A
Knight at the Museum
. If you are able to attend, please register on
Volunteer Hub
. The goal is to raise $250,000. The Dinner Auction proceeds will fund the furniture, equipment, and muti-media needs of the new BA Fitness and Economics Centers.
For all the fun ways to support the Dinner Auction, please visit the
BA website
as we update the Dinner Auction page often! Ways to get involved:
- Contribute to Level Baskets in the Silent Auction.
- Purchase donation items from home for the Silent Auction! Shop the Amazon Wish List, and your donated item will be mailed directly to BA. Don’t forget to shop from smile.amazon.com. Set Brookfield Academy as the charity of your choice and Amazon will donate .5% of eligible purchases to the school.
- Purchase an encrypted Candygram to send to your child.
- Purchase six raffle tickets before April 15 and receive a seventh ticket FREE! Contact the Advancement Office for raffle tickets or buy them at the Traveling Booth!
Check out
Volunteer Hub
to browse volunteer opportunities and to sign up. Now is the time to get in on the fun by participating in the Auction!
Level Basket Donation Update:
The level with the highest participation in donations to Level Baskets will earn a dress down day and a sweet, frozen treat. The date will be determined by the Division Head. So far, Level 4 is in the lead! (LK, LA, LB-2%; L1-3%; L2-3% ; L3-0%; L4-8%; L5-0%; L6-2%; L7-2%; L8-3%; L9-3%; L10-4%; L11-3%; and L12-5%.)
Questions about the Dinner Auction?
Stop by the Travel Booth! Ask questions about the
Knight at the Museum
, sign up to volunteer, purchase raffle tickets and candygrams, and make level basket donations. We hope to see you at the following events:
- Upper School Musical on Friday, March 6, and Sunday, March 8, Hamilton Fine Arts Center (No travel booth during March 7 performances)
- Upper School Art Show on Friday, April 3, 6-8 pm, Patriots Hall
Volunteer Corner
Council of Chairs Spring Meeting
Monday, March 9, 8:30-10 am, Patriots Hall College Room
BA’s chairs and co-chairs for 2020 events are invited to the spring meeting. Invitations have been mailed and emailed.
RSVP here
by Friday, March 6. Questions? Contact
Stephanie Rushing
or
Lori Kaari
.
Upper School Fathers Hot Lunch - April 16
Dads: Get out your serving spoons! The Parent Hot Lunch committee needs you on Thursday, April 16! Sign up on
Volunteer Hub
to help set up and serve this amazing hot lunch to your kids. Questions? Contact
Carrie Jensen
.
Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers. Your time and energy is truly appreciated!
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