2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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Brookfield Academy is well-recognized for educational excellence. We often talk about the value of Classical Education, Free Market thinking, and the Five Stars. These are the big picture parts of an Academy education.
It’s also important to recognize and value the little things that BA is doing to help prepare our sons and daughters for future success. At BA, we value showing up on time, meeting deadlines, working hard, and behaving maturely.
As the father of Eimile '12 and Brighid '16, I am impressed with how successful both are in the modern workplace and in society. Both are confident, responsible, socially conscious, and driven to achieve. BA helped instill those attitudes, habits, and behaviors; for that I am thankful.
Sometimes we overlook the little parts of a BA education until we see our children thriving in the real world. Never underestimate the value of showing up on time!
~Dr. Larry Pesch, Executive Director of Advancement
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COVID-19 INFORMATION
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Parents, thank you for monitoring students for COVID-19 symptoms and keeping students home if they show any sign of illness.
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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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WEDNESDAY
February 9
2:45-6:00 pm
Tuition Management Help
Walk-In Sessions
Founders Hall
3:40-7:00 pm
Middle School Conferences
THURSDAY
February 10
8 am-4 pm
Tuition Management Help
Walk-In Sessions
Founders Hall
3:30-7:30 pm
Upper School Conferences
Primary School and Lower School
Review & Exams Begin
SATURDAY
February 12
Upper School
Winter Dance
TUESDAY
February 15
3:00-7:30 pm
Upper School Conferences
WEDNESDAY
February 16
Tuition Deposits Due
for 2022-23 School Year
THURSDAY
February 17
3:40-7:00 pm
Middle School Conferences
FRIDAY
February 18
Primary School and Lower School
Review & Exams End
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Tuition Management System Updates
Tuition deposits are due February 16. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2022-23 school year by submitting your deposit, along with the enrollment commitment online, through the
MyBA portal before Wednesday, February 16. Class space is guaranteed for all students whose deposits are received by February 16.
If you have questions about the Tuition Management system, you can use these resources:
Tuition Management Help Walk-In Sessions: Wednesday, February 9, 2:45-6:00 pm, and Thursday, February 10, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm. Drop in at Founders Hall with your laptop for additional support transitioning to the new Tuition Management system.
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Parents: If you know someone who is interested in sending their students to BA, please have them contact Mindy Morrissey for PreK through Level 5 and Joan Doble for Levels 6-12. We have had significant interest and would like to make sure we have room for friends and family of our current community.
Congratulations Latin Scholars! Once again, Brookfield Academy students performed very well at the Wisconsin Junior Classical League (WJCL) competition. BA had 10 students across four divisions finish in the Top 10 overall for the State of Wisconsin: Krish Sharma, Alexis Wilson, Rohan Singh, Leah Johnson, Alexander Li and Sanjit Madireddi (tie), Charles Hieb, Anvesha Guru, Anna Wilson, and Nathaniel Osborne. Three of our four Certamen teams took first place and Level 2 took second place in a hard-fought final round. We had several Certamen Champions at each level. Level 1: Anna Wilson, Addyson Wenger, Daniel Rauh, and Xabier Bisabarros-Hudoc; Level 2: Alexis Wilson, Sanjit Madireddi, Rohan Singh, Sander Armbruster, Anika Taneja; Level 3: Anvesha Guru, Ayushi Chandel, Krish Sharma; Level 4: Alexander Li, Anushka Guru, Riya Singh, Charles Hieb, Leah Johnson.
BA Spirit Wear Store - Looking to freshen up your Brookfield Academy spirit wear for spring? Here’s your chance!
Patriots Hall (cafeteria) Store Hours:
February 11, 11 am-12:30 pm
February 24, 6:45 pm-8:00 pm
There will be a spirit wear pop-up shop at the Heritage Fair in the Freedom Hall gym on March 5! Please contact Volunteer chair Deena Doherty if you are interested in volunteering at any of the above sales!
The Center for Mission & Academics released a new podcast about our nationally-recognized economic simulation, the Brookfield Academy Mini Economy (BAME), and a new Mission Moments blog titled, Achieving Happiness.
All-School Parent Presentations 2022: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations:
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The Classical Heritage Series continues on Friday, February 25, at 8:30 am in the Washington Room at Founders Hall with the topic Freedom: The Western Narrative with presenter David Wacholz.
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Parent book discussion of Every Parent's Guide to Navigating Our Digital World on Thursday, March 3, at either 2:00 pm or 6:30 pm.
The Parent Resources section of the MyBA portal is a great place to start if you're looking for information on a broad range of parenting and educational topics. It includes book lists and links to articles, as well as a list of local counselors. If there's a topic you'd like to see that isn't included there, please let us know.
Yearbook Order Deadline - The deadline for ordering yearbooks is Sunday, February 27, and the cost is $75. Visit jostens.com to place your order if you haven't done so already.
Summer Days 2022: Summer Days will run June 6-July 29 (no classes July 4-8). Before and after-care are available. The catalog will be online on March 1 for BA student registration. General registration begins on March 15.
Grandparent’s Day is back! Brookfield Academy welcomes Grandparents back to campus on Thursday, April 14. You should have received an email this week to inform us of any address changes or new requests. Contact the Advancement Office with any questions.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Patriots Heritage Fund Wine & Bourbon Tasting
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Parents of junior and senior classes and alumni parents of classes 2010-2021 - we hope you will join us on February 19! The February 11 RSVP deadline is fast approaching, and we would love to see as many of you there as possible!
Corresponding to the opening of Patriots Hall in 2010, the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund was established to recognize the impact Brookfield Academy has had on its graduates. With a current value of over $300,000, the Fund provides valuable resources for programs and projects in Patriots Hall. Prior projects completed by the Fund include the Alumni Art Gallery, multimedia needs of the Fitness and Economics Centers, improvements to the Student Council Room, outdoor picnic tables, additional benches and tables in front of Patriots Hall, pop-up tents for athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Thank you to the committee members - Matt & Susan Jeide, Jason & Heather Smith, Scott & Lisa Stowell, Ken Dortzbach & Jennie Kent, Alex & Sue Simic, Mary Mitchell, and Joel & Donna Nettesheim.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School conferences are Thursday, February 10, and Tuesday, February 15, 3:30-7:30 pm. Conferences may be held in person or virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for an appointment.
Career Exploration Series: Tuesday, February 22, during periods 5 and 6, students can come to the College Room to meet our speaker Dr. Robert Hieb and learn about a career in medicine. Students should bring their lunch.
Sophomore (and Junior) College Presentation: The College Office is pleased to welcome Andre Phillips, Director of Admission and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, as this year's Sophomore College Speaker. He will be visiting BA on Tuesday, March 8. Mr. Phillips will share insights and perspectives with the students in order to best prepare them for success in their college search work. New this year, the junior class will also join the sophomores so as to further bolster their preparation at this important time in their lives.
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The Level 8 class trip to Wisconsin Dells was a great success!
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! If you'd like to meet with your child's advisor, Middle School Advisor conferences are Thursday, February 17, from 3:40-7:00 pm. Please email Mary Beth Homan to schedule an appointment.
BAME Market Day - Level 6 parents are invited to join us for BAME Market Day tomorrow at 2:35 pm in the Freedom Hall Gym.
The Middle School Social will be Friday, April 1. Save the date! More details to come.
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Level 3 Students Dress for Pioneer Day! Students dressed in period clothing, tasted an assortment of cheeses, and learned how to churn butter as a culmination of their Wisconsin unit.
Primary School and Lower School review and exams: Thursday, February 10, through Friday, February 18.
Gallery Night - The date for Primary School and Lower School Gallery Night has changed from tonight to Wednesday, April 6. Please mark your calendars for this great event.
Spring Enrichment classes begin the week of Feb 21. Classes are filling. Register now to secure your spot!
Cub Scout Pack 183 Join Scout Night:
Thursday, February 10, at 6:00 pm in the Constitution Hall All Purpose Room. Boys and girls are welcome to join!
Parents bring your questions and checkbook. All scouts signing up receive a pinewood derby car to build and race at the first Pack Meeting on Saturday, April 2.
Girl Scout Cookie Time! Saturday, February 26, from 1:00-3:30 pm, students from Level 3 and Level 4 who are members of BA Girl Scout Troop 11216 will hold a drive-through cookie booth. Cookies are $5 per box.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction
Luau Under the Stars
Saturday, April 30
Brookfield Academy
Aloha!
More exciting updates this week with the launch of the Level Basket Wish List on Amazon! We tried it last year with great results and are bringing it back now. There are TWO ways to support the level baskets:
1. Click on the BA Amazon Registry to get to the list on Amazon. It works like a gift registry: read in the notes for which level basket the item belongs to, order it, and select shipping to Brookfield Academy. That's it!
2. Click HERE to make a CASH DONATION to your student (or students) grade level, call the Advancement Office, or stop by in-person. If donating online, be sure to indicate this is a gift to the 2022 Dinner Auction.
The cash donations and value of the items will be tallied, and the top earning level in each division will receive a tropical dress down day!
Happy Shopping!
AND....Ticket to Paradise order forms went home with your students last week. The deadline for the first note, delivered in time for Valentine's Day, is Thursday, February 10. Click here to order immediately for Monday, February 14, and/or for March 11 and April 13.
ALSO...Tropical Treasure 50/50 Raffle!!!
This year’s Five Star Raffle is now a 50/50 raffle! Tickets can be purchased RIGHT NOW, TODAY, through the Advancement Office by calling 262-783-3200 ext. 110, OR, by returning the order form, OR, by pre-ordering here. AND look for other on-campus opportunities coming soon - we will be at the Heritage Fair on March 5!
There are even MORE ways to support BA:
Sign up on Volunteer Hub (Click ALL School events) to assist with the Auction Committee. We are looking for a few more helpers with design and decorating!
Sponsor a fun area of the Auction - there are a variety of levels at different levels of support: Click here!
Buy an ad in the Program to promote your business: Click here
We know you have burning questions about this year's Luau Under the Stars. We are here to answer them! Please email Co-Chairs Sarah Slaughter or Krissy Kappl.
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Heritage Fair - Consider volunteering to deliver our Star of Heritage to Primary School and Lower School Families - Saturday, March 5, 2022, 2-4 pm in the Freedom Hall Gyms.
Heritage Fair presents the opportunity to celebrate BA’s family backgrounds. Volunteer to host a booth, display a talent, or assist with various tasks the day of the event. All BA families are welcome to share their culture with our younger students. Register to participate on VolunteerHub or contact Chairs Ashley Gebreyesus or Nina Ginde for opportunities to help. Click on links below to learn more and to view pictures of past events.
Grandparents Day: Volunteers are needed in each division to welcome and direct visitors from 8:45-11:30 am. Golf Cart drivers also needed to transport Grandparents to various locations on campus (8:15 am cart decoration, if interested). Register through VolunteerHub or contact Mary Ricci with questions.
Teacher Appreciation: Wednesday, May 11 (breakfast), and Thursday, May 12 (lunch).
This special event is back and we can again show our appreciation and gratitude to our BA teachers and staff. Please contact Mary Ricci if you can chair/co-chair this event for your division. Though it is not a full week, we are able to provide breakfast the first day and lunch the second and help is needed coordinating the food list, drop-offs, and any decorations provided. See all the opportunities on VolunteerHub.
Level Socials: Interested in planning or hosting an event for your child’s Level or Division? Please contact Mary Ricci for more information.
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We are always grateful for the time and talent of ALL our volunteers. Thank you so much for making BA events safe, fun, and inviting to the entire community! |
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