2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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How Will Level 5 Students Embrace Challenge?
I am looking forward to learning about ancient Egypt.
~Lachlan
I look forward to tackling the challenge of math.
~Emily
This year I am going to embrace the challenge of doing well in grammar.
~Nolan
This year I will embrace the challenge of improving my handwriting.
~ Victoria
This year I will embrace the challenge of trying new sports/clubs at the Lower School.
~Claire
This year I am going to embrace the challenge of studying harder than ever before.
~Maria
The challenge I'm going to embrace is learning astronomy in Level 5.
~Yuvraj
This year I am going to embrace the challenge of more difficult books.
~Jayden
(Level 5 students shared these goals by writing them on paper "coins" in the spirit of Military Challenge Coins. Read more about this tradition online.
(outside source: Military Challenge Coins)
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COVID-19 UPDATES
We are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic in great BA fashion. We have no new cases, and our students and faculty continue to diligently observe our wellness protocols in our classrooms and on our playgrounds, stages, and athletic fields.
Winter sports protocols will be available soon.
If all our families continue to be conscientious about their wellness protocols off campus, we will be able to continue to have as safe and healthy a school as possible. As we head indoors for the colder months, please do all you can to help us.
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NO SCHOOL
REMINDERS:
No School:
November 13
Thanksgiving Break:
November 25-29
Christmas Break:
December 14-January 3
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WEDNESDAY
October 21
All-Parent
Zoom Sessions
4-5:10 pm
THURSDAY
October 22
Upper School Conferences
3:40-8 pm
Patriots Hall
Middle School Conferences
3:40-8 pm
Freedom Hall
SATURDAY
October 24
Fall Concert
Performance Times:
11 am (Levels 5-8 Band)
12 noon (Levels 7-8 Choir)
1:30 & 2:30 pm-repeat (Upper School Choir)
MONDAY
October 26
Order Deadline
Fitness Center Wall Plaques
WEDNESDAY
October 28
Picture Retake Day
SATURDAY
October 31
Last Day to View
Macbeth
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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. Classes fill up quickly. We will have room for all currently enrolled students. Enrollment deposits are due in February (more info to come in January). Admission Screening and Scholarship Testing dates for the 2021-22 school year have been revised. Check your Division below for more information or contact Admissions with questions.
Little Knights Fall Applications: Brookfield Academy’s Little Knights, an enrichment program for future Level A students, is open to children turning three years old by July 1, 2021. We will have openings available for 12 students in the 2021-22 school year. Applications are now being accepted, and fall enrollment decisions will be made on December 4, 2020. Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors who might be interested. Contact Mary Ricci with questions.
View our Fall Concert! Join us via livestream on Saturday, October 24, for our fall concert. Performance times are: 11 am (L5,L6,L7,L8 Band); 12 noon (L7, L8 Choir); 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm(repeat) (US Choir). In-person tickets are reserved for family members of our performers, but our greater BA community can participate via livestream HERE. For further livestream information, please contact Joey Welden. Thank you for supporting music at Brookfield Academy!
Upcoming Breaks & No School Dates: There is no school on Friday, November 13; Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 25; Christmas Break begins Monday, December 14.
School Picture Retakes & Photo Orders: Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 28. Families may view, order their student(s) photos, or sign up for retakes here. If photos don't appear in your gallery, find your student using event code FE33920. Photos are shipped directly to homes.
All-School Book Discussion: Continue your lifelong learning! Start with understanding how to read our nation's documents on Wednesday, November 4. This is the first of three book discussion segments on "How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" by Paul B. Skousen. RSVP online.
Watch our Upper School students in Macbeth: You still have time to view the livestream broadcast of the Upper School fall play, now through October 31! Access the show here.
Summer Days 2021 New Class Contest: Propose a new Summer Days class and, if selected, take that class at no charge and be recognized in the 2021 catalog! Entry forms are available online. Please submit your completed form to any school office. Entries are due by Friday, November 13. Questions to Julie D'Arruda.
Summer Days 2021 Applications Being Accepted! Are you interested in an assistant or volunteer position next summer? Download and fill out an Assistant or Volunteer form. All applications are due December 18, 2020, no exceptions. Questions? Contact Julie D'Arruda.
(Printed) Student Directory Update: Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Joanna Hughes, (Zanna-10, Charlize-5), combine entries in printed directory and update to one phone number: 414-559-5904 For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Upper School Conferences: Upper School Parent Conferences are Thursday, October 22, 3:40-8 pm. Please email Mary Fenelon with your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule is returned via email. Parents may choose to confer through Zoom. Please indicate your desire for a virtual conference to Ms. Fenelon when making your appointment. You will be able to visit with a teacher in a scheduled time slot using a provided Zoom link.
Order Deadline Approaching for AP Exams: All parents should have received an important letter regarding updates to AP® programming and ordering. The Brookfield Academy deadline for ordering AP® exams is Friday, October 30. Please submit payment, with one blue order form per student, to Mrs. Kathryn Welden. A copy of the order form can be found here. Please contact Mrs. Tomchek with any questions.
College Visits: Representatives from national and international colleges will be available virtually for our students. The BA College Visit schedule is listed here.
Upper School and Middle School Fall Sports Assemblies will be virtual this year. Details coming soon.
Scholarship Testing Dates & Admission Screening: Scholarship Testing dates for the 2021-22 school year have been revised to provide for the best health and safety for all students. Current Brookfield Academy Level 8 students test on Friday, November 6, 3:30-5 pm, at Freedom Hall. All NEW applicants to Brookfield Academy for Levels 9-12 will test on Saturday, November 7, 9-10:30 am, at Patriots Hall. Current Brookfield Academy Levels 9, 10, and 11 test on Monday, November 9, 3:30-5 pm, at Patriots Hall.Please have your student fill out an Activities sheet before his/her testing date.You may register your student for the test by filling out the registration form. Please contact Admissions with any questions.
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Middle School Conferences: Last day for conferences is Thursday, October 22, 3:40-8 pm. Please email Mary Beth Homan with your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule
is returned via email. Parents may choose to confer through Zoom. Please indicate your desire for a virtual conference when making your appointment. You will be able to visit with a teacher in a scheduled time slot using a provided Zoom link.
Middle School/Freedom Hall Drop Box - Parents dropping off forgotten items for students should label items with the student name and place them in the container outside the main office door of Freedom Hall. This box is checked regularly throughout the day.
Upper School and Middle School Fall Sports Assemblies will be virtual this year. Details coming soon.
Scholarship Testing Dates & Admission Screening: Scholarship Testing dates for the 2021-22 school year have been revised to provide for the best health and safety for all students. Current Brookfield Academy Level 8 students test on Friday, November 6, 3:30-5 pm, at Freedom Hall. All NEW applicants to Brookfield Academy for Levels 9-12 will test on Saturday, November 7, 9-10:30 am, at Patriots Hall. Current Brookfield Academy Levels 9, 10, and 11 test on Monday, November 9, 3:30-5 pm, at Patriots Hall. Please have your student fill out an Activities sheet before his/her testing date. You may register your student for the test by filling out the registration form. Please contact Admissions with any questions and to schedule an appointment.
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Congratulations! Lower School students shined during their "non-choral" concerts last week. Challenged to "sing" without voice due to safety protocols, the students did a wonderful job showcasing their talents! View their performances HERE.
Admission Screening is Saturday, November 7, for prospective new students interested in fall 2021 enrollment. Please contact
Mary Ricci for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Annual Fund Drive Underway Soon!
The Annual Fund raises money for the purchase of capital items necessary for our students to succeed academically, athletically, and in extracurricular activities. Keep an eye out for a letter from the Annual Fund Cabinet and the Annual Fund brochure scheduled to arrive in homes soon. Our students are counting on your continued support.
Annual Fund Online Giving Day is Tuesday, November 24, featuring giveaways and raffles for those who contribute on that day. Don’t want to wait for Online Giving Day? Donate online anytime and select “Give Now.” You are also welcome to mail your donations, or bring them to the Advancement Office.
Monthly giving is a great way to contribute to the Annual Fund. Donations do not need to be given at one time; the monthly giving option allows for families to give to BA automatically for a specified period of time. Monthly gifts of $5, $10, $25, or $100 all add up to meaningful gifts on an annual basis. Please consider this option when making your donation this year.
Each of these donation options are available on the BA website or contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more information.
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Fitness Center Donor Wall - ORDER DEADLINE October 26
Looking for easy ways to donate to Brookfield Academy?
Many companies donate a percentage of sales to local charities and non-profit organizations. Brookfield Academy is one of those local organizations that benefits from these programs! When you make a purchase at the following businesses, a percentage of your sale goes directly to support the students at BA. This is not a replacement for your Annual Fund donation, but a great way to get a little more “bang for your buck” throughout the entire year.
Shop smile.amazon.com
Most everyone uses Amazon, right? Register and shop from smile.amazon.com and set Brookfield Academy as the charity of your choice. Be sure when you are ordering that you are in the Amazon Smile site and you have activated your account. Amazon will donate .5% of eligible purchases to the school.
Box Tops
Earning money for BA is easy to do - download the app and start scanning your receipts. Click here for full details. Click here to learn how to get in on the fun-raising!
Land’s End School Rewards Program
Enter our school code 900169533 when shopping at Lands End, and BA will earn a percentage of your purchases for the year.
Target & Pick 'n Save
Target and Pick 'n Save offer donation programs to Brookfield Academy. Check with your local store as to how you can give back to BA!
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