2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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Everyone likes to look forward to something exciting. Well, all of us at Brookfield Academy have a wonderful gift coming our way -- the completion of our Fitness Center!
The construction is finished; the paint is almost dry; the windows are polished; and the climbing wall is ready to navigate. All we need before we can move our equipment into this new facility is the flooring - a very special, thickly-padded flooring that has traveled a long way to come to Brookfield Academy. The flooring was made at a plant overseas and placed on a ship that traveled across the Pacific Ocean to Los Angeles; then it was transported by train to Chicago. Soon the flooring will be loaded onto another boxcar bringing it to Wisconsin and then trucked to us. We look forward to the arrival of this final component -- it may reach our campus as soon as this week!
We expect to hold a special “Grand Opening” for our students in February. Special programming is planned for all our students, so they may explore and enjoy our new facility.
Thank you to our generous donors, our hard-working construction crew, and our staff and faculty for their teamwork behind the scenes to make this addition to Brookfield Academy an exciting reality for our students.
Sharon Koenings
Head of School
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Athletic Protocol Update: Information on Patriots Hall games is available HERE and in the MyBA Portal under the COVID-19 Updates Resource board.
COVID-19 Dashboard
Our BA dashboard summary is available to view each Wednesday for you to follow our weekly case numbers. Updates can be viewed in the MyBA Portal under the COVID-19 Updates Resource board.
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NO SCHOOL
REMINDERS:
Winter Break:
February 5-February 8
No School:
January 22 & February 26
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WEDNESDAY
January 20
All-Parent Presentation
"How Tuition, Philanthropy, and Volunteers Contribute to Educational Excellence"
8:30 am via Zoom
All-Parent Book Discussion
2 pm via Zoom
THURSDAY
January 21
Primary School Zoom Level 2 to Level 3
9 am
FRIDAY
January 22
No School, Offices Closed
MONDAY
January 25
Classes resume
Senior Yearbook Ads Deadline
Follett Online Book Fair Begins
TUESDAY
January 26
Primary School Zoom Little Knights to Level A
9 am
Primary School Zoom Level A to Level B
10 am
Follett Online Book Fair
WEDNESDAY
January 27
Primary School Conferences
via Zoom
Follett Online Book Fair
THURSDAY
January 28
Classical Heritage Series
8:30 am via Zoom
Primary School Zoom Level B to Level 1
9 am
Primary School Zoom Level 1 to Level 2
10 am
Lower School Conferences
via Zoom
FRIDAY
January 29
Follett Online Book Fair
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Welcome New Students! Chelsea Kang (Level 4), and parents, Mr. Nam Kang and Mrs. Mi Eun Kim; Sulaiman Eliwa (Level A), and parents Mr. Omar Eliwa and Mrs. Hagar Elhelily; Amelia Raney (Level A), and parents Mr. Richard Raney and Mrs. Kelly Kurtz Raney.
Re-enrollment: We look forward to enrolling your students for the 2021-22 school year. Tuition invoices and commitment forms for re-enrollment were mailed. Re-enrollment forms and tuition deposits are due on or before Wednesday, February 17. Several classes will have waitlists, and open spots will be given to those students after February 17.
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 17. Questions to Mary Ricci or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Little Knights 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. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. The next enrollment decision date is Thursday, February 4. Complete the application online or contact Admissions with questions.
Congratulations! Students from Levels 4-8 competed in the Brookfield Academy spelling bee, mastering words such as "proscenium” and “indecipherable.” Congratulations to all participants (see each Division for all student participants) and the top two finishers: Rohith Kumar (Level 8) finished in 1st place, and Estelle Liang (Level 5) finished in 2nd place.
All-School Parent Presentations 2021: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations via Zoom;
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All-Parent Book Discussion on our nation's documents, Wednesday, January 20, 2 pm;
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The Classical Heritage Series presentations, beginning Thursday, January 28, 8:30 am; and
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Coping in the Age of Coronavirus: How Families can Foster Resilience presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michael Mazius, on Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 pm.
For more information or to RSVP -- visit us online.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Senior Yearbook Ads Deadline: Parents wishing to place an ad in the yearbook for their senior student, must do so by Monday, January 25. More information is available here and in the MyBA Portal.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School Conferences (Levels 9-12) are Tuesday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 16, 3:30-7:30 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for a Zoom appointment.
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Spelling Bee: Congratulations to the following Middle School spelling bee participants: Level 6 - Lila Mason, Gretchen Peacock, Denise Printz, and Reywa Sharma; Level 7 - Zoe Johnson, Ammar Pasha, Eddie Schoyer, and Shivani Shah; and Level 8 - Eric Broxton, Aryan Kapur, Rohith Kumar (1st place), and Leah Scharringhausen. The Spelling Bee lasted 36 rounds before a winner was declared.
Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6-8, Wednesday, January 27, and Tuesday, February 9.
Presentation Day: Middle School Honor Roll Assembly and Presentation Day are virtual this year. Parents and students will be sent a video email on January 22.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6-8) are Wednesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 18, 3:40-7 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Monica Hughes for a Zoom appointment.
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Time to schedule conferences! All conferences will be virtual.
Conferences for Levels LK-2 are Wednesday, January 27. For Primary School conferences, please email Briana Spaeth for a Zoom appointment.
Conferences for Levels 3-5 are Thursday, January 28. For Lower School conferences, please email Anne-Marie Roth for a Zoom appointment.
Health Room Update: Please note the Health Rooms are unable to lend out clothing including snow gear (hats, gloves, boots) due to COVID-19 concerns. During this time, we are asking that Primary School students have an extra set of clothes to keep at school; Primary School and Lower School students are required to attend recess, so please include an extra pair of gloves in students' backpacks; and finally, please include an extra (clean) mask in backpacks.
Spelling Bee: Congratulations to the following Lower School spelling bee participants: Level 4 - Nathan Janavitz, Monroe Emling, Finn Mason, and Lorelai Burns; Level 5 - Liesel Kasdorf, Estelle Liang (2nd place), and Susie Schoyer. The Spelling Bee lasted 36 rounds before a winner was declared.
Primary School and Lower School Parents: Please join us for Parent Zoom Sessions 2021! Find out what is happening in your child's next level:
- January 21: Level 2 to Level 3, 9 am
- January 26: Little Knights to Level A, 9 am
- January 26 Level A to Level B, 10 am
- January 28: Level B to Level 1, 9 am
- January 28: Level 1 to Level 2, 10 am
Parents will receive an email with a link.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Council of Chairs Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 28, 9-10 am via Zoom
BA’s chairs and co-chairs for 2021 events are invited to the winter Zoom meeting. Watch your email for a Zoom invitation and agenda. We are planning a great discussion topic! Questions? Contact Melissa Watts or Lori Kaari.
Follett Book eFair
January 25 - February 5
The online book fair is opening soon!
On Monday, January 25, to Friday, February 5, visit us online here and place your order for your LK- Level 8 scholar! Watch for an email with more details this week. All eFair information is available under special events on the BA website. Questions? Contact Stacey Jansen and/or Amara Koenings.
Heritage Cookbook
Primary School and Lower School parents - Time is ticking away. Get out your favorite family recipe this weekend and submit it online for the Heritage Cookbook! We would love to have a big book to share with you highlighting the Star of Heritage at BA!
Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day & Exclusive Fitness Center Walk-Through Event
Saturday, February 27
Parents of the junior and senior classes and alumni parents of Classes 2010-2020 -- this event is exclusively for you! The annual Wine and Beer Tasting Event will not be taking place in-person this winter. However, we have spiced up the event by offering a special event on Saturday, February 27! We will host a guided walk-through of the new Fitness Center with the purchase of a wine gift basket. This day will be a one-day online fundraising event for the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund and will conclude with a fun trivia contest via Zoom, 7- 8 pm. Online registration will open soon!
Join the Patriots Heritage Society by donating $1,000 to the Fund which benefits Patriots Hall. Once you are a member of the Patriots Heritage Society, your name will be added to the special plaque in the Upper School. Proceeds for 2021 will be earmarked exclusively for the Fitness Center. Please watch your emails and mailbox for the details of this exciting event. Thank you to the committee members - John and Roxanne Suson, David and Mona Zignego, Timothy and Virginia Wallace, Ken Dortzbach and Jennie Kent, and Alex and Sue Simic.
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Dinner Auction
Let’s Get BAck to Our Future...80’s Night
Saturday, April 24, at Brookfield Academy AND Online
THANK YOU to all the parents who participated in the volunteer kickoff meeting this week with Chair, Sarah Slaughter. Missed the meeting but still want to help? Sign up on Volunteer Hub or email Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office if you have questions. There are opportunities for you that can work with your schedule.
Let’s come together to make BA's largest fundraiser a success - there is more than one way to support the Dinner Auction:
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Check out Volunteer Hub to browse volunteer teams and to sign up.
- Purchase a special “Gnarly Note” to send to your child (information coming soon!).
- Purchase raffle tickets (information coming soon!).
- Be a sponsor by providing underwriting support for a portion of the event.
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Contribute to Level Baskets in the silent auction (information coming soon!).
Questions? Contact Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
Event Updates
January 25 - February 5: Follett Book e-Fair
February 27 - Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day & Fitness Center Walk-Through Event
March: Teacher Appreciation Week will be observed as we celebrate our dedicated faculty and staff. Please check the weekly newsletter for announcements.
April 24: Dinner Auction - Mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun with fundraising and celebrating BA. If you would like to assist Sarah Slaughter with BA’s largest fundraiser, please sign up on Volunteer Hub, and she will reach out to you. Questions? Contact Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
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