2022-23 School Theme: 60 Years - A Tradition of Excellence
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Volunteering at BA has always played a major role in our school’s success; we are grateful that parents, teachers, staff, and students are so eager to pitch in and make a difference in campus life.
Even before Brookfield Academy opened its doors to the first students in 1962, parent volunteers were busy preparing Founders Hall for students. They rolled up their sleeves, grabbed brooms, hefted desks, and secured blackboards to classroom walls, literally paving the way for learning to begin! This spirit of parent volunteering has never stopped; it is truly a hallmark of Academy culture and is a foundation of our Academy Triangle!
Throughout BA’s 60 years, volunteers have organized events that truly enhance life at BA. In the early days, rummage sales were organized in the parking lot, students vacuumed classroom carpets, and even the smallest scholars heaved snow off the playgrounds. Upper School students drove the golf carts on Grandparents’ Day and parents baked pies and cakes to sell at dinner auctions. They also shared their gourmet skills by writing recipe books and cooking delicious food to serve at potlucks and international fests.
Today, volunteers still put on these same events and many new ones too, including a Mother/Son social added this year to balance the Father/Daughter dance. The spirit of cheerfully sharing the work and accomplishing important projects for BA is a tradition that has grown and thrived. BA volunteers continue their spirit of generosity and make life better at BA!
~ Sharon Koenings, Former Head of School and
Mary Ricci, Director of All-School Events
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REMINDER
NO SCHOOL:
Winter Break:
February 3-February 6
THURSDAY
January 19
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level 3 to Level 4 Transition and
Level 4 to Level 5 Transition
Liberty Hall Lunchroom
FRIDAY
January 20
8:15 am
Middle School Honor Roll Assembly and Presentation Day
Freedom Hall Gym
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level A to Level B Transition
Constitution Hall
Music Room
12 Noon
Dismissal
Middle School ONLY
MONDAY-FRIDAY
January 23-27
Book Fair
Primary School, Lower School, and Middle School Libraries
WEDNESDAY
January 25
3:30-8:00 pm
Primary School Conferences
THURSDAY
January 26
3:30-8:00 pm
Lower School Conferences
SATURDAY
January 28
6:00-9:30 pm
Mothers Night Out
Westmoor Country Club
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Re-enrollment: We look forward to enrolling your students for the 2023-24 school year. On Monday, January 16, enrollment contracts were delivered electronically through your MyBA portal. You should have received an email notifying you that the contract is available for review and completion. The process will be very similar to last year. As a reminder, unless you previously requested the single signer option, BOTH parents need to login to the MyBA portal through separate accounts. Here are links to a tutorial and a FAQ sheet to assist with the process. To ensure your student a place in class you must complete this process and submit your non-refundable deposit by Wednesday, February 15.
IMPORTANT Traffic Reminder: Please be cautious during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If you are walking students into the building, please park in the lower lot near Constitution Hall. Always use sidewalks and when it is necessary to cross the drive, please use the crosswalk. When exiting the main drive and south drive of Freedom Hall, please refrain from turning left during busy times in the morning and afternoon/ This will help keep cars moving safely and more efficiently.
Classical Heritage Series: Please join us on Friday, January 27, at 8:30 am for a presentation titled, A Wardrobe of Images: Education and the Cultivation of the Moral Imagination, featuring speaker Dr. Daniel B. Coupland. Dr. Coupland is Dean, Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College. RSVP to Linda Pryor.
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 September 1. Currently we are full with a lengthy waitlist for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have a young one at home who will be eligible for the program in 2024, apply in your MyBA Portal account now. Contact Mindy Morrissey with questions.
Parents: Please join us for a presentation titled, Anxiety: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Do About It, on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Freedom Hall Library. Our speaker, Melissa Nelson, PhD, LPC, NCC will talk about anxiety and share tangible ideas for evidence-based interventions at home, school, and beyond. Space is limited so an RSVP to Linda Pryor is appreciated but not required.
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Summer Days! Planning is well underway for a fun summer of activities, sports, and learning! We're excited to announce that Summer Days will run from June 5-July 28 (with no classes July 3-7). Registration will open early - on Wednesday, February 15 - for BA families and will open to the general public on March 1.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Congratulations! Adrian Yin, Ashna Dagam, and Sanjay Dagam qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination. Students must score in the top 5% in the nation to qualify. They will take the three-hour, fifteen-question exam in February.
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Congratulations Climb Team: The BA team had a strong showing at the Wisconsin High School Climb League competition, placing fourth among 24 teams. Individually, five BA climbers advanced to the finals: Naomi Grande and Santino Raab in the D1 section; Isaac Jansen in the D2 section; Ben Reiner in the D3 section; and Danny Reiner in the D4 section. Two other climbers, Hugh Campbell and Aidan Canga also performed very well placing just one shy of making the finals.
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Congratulations again to the 26 students who earned 44 awards in the Scholastic Art Awards-Wisconsin. Their work will be on display in the Schroeder Galleria at the Milwaukee Art Museum from February 4-March 19. Best of luck to individuals who have one of the nine pieces advancing to national competition that will be judged in New York City in March.
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Patriots Heritage Society Wine & Bourbon Tasting: The Patriots Heritage Society will be hosting its annual Wine & Bourbon Tasting on Saturday, February 18, 7-10 pm, in the Patriots Hall Library. Parents of juniors and seniors - this event is for you! Come celebrate Patriots Hall with alumni parents Classes of 2010 - 2022. The Patriots Heritage Fund supports the capital needs of Patriots Hall. Enjoy a wine and bourbon tasting, mocktails, and hors d’oeuvres! Watch your mail for an invitation coming soon! If you have any questions or have an interest in becoming a member of the Patriots Heritage Society, please contact Susan Jeide in the Advancement Office.
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BAME Market Place: The first BAME market is complete. There were many successful businesses and everyone seemed to enjoy the event.
Presentation Day - THIS Friday, January 20: Join us for assembly recognizing honor roll students and hearing our student performers. Then parents are invited to visit four classes with their child. Students are dismissed with their parents at 11:15 am. Students are welcome to stay in homeroom until 11:45 am with MAP beginning at noon.
Book Fair: The Middle School (and the Primary and Lower Schools) will be hosting Book Fairs from Monday, January 23, through Friday, January 27. More information can be found on the MyBA portal Middle School Resource page. We could still use some volunteers. If you'd like to help, contact Stacey Jansen.
Advisor Conferences: Please take a moment to schedule your child's advisor conference. At this conference, you will meet one-on-one with the student and his or her advisor. Each conference is twenty minutes in length. During this time, students make a brief presentation of achievements and goals to the advisor and parents. Conferences are held from 3:40-7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 16 in Freedom Hall. Please schedule this with Mrs. Monica Ostdick (monica.ostdick@brookfieldacademy.org).
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Level 8 to Level 9 Transition Coffee: Thank you to everyone who participated in this event last week. Dr. Davis and other faculty shared more detail about all that the Upper School has to offer. Parents had an opportunity to ask questions to a panel of current students as well. If you were unable to join us, have additional questions, or would be interested in scheduling a tour for yourself or a shadow visit for your child, contact Joan Doble, Director of Admissions.
Lower School and Middle School Night for Basketball: BA is hosting LS/MS Basketball Nights at upcoming Upper School varsity basketball games. Students are invited to attend the following games.
- Friday, February 10 Boys LS/MS Night; 7:15 pm tip-off vs USM
- Thursday, February 16-Girls LS/MS Night; 6:00 pm tip-off vs Kenosha Christian Life
More information will be sent to basketball families from the Athletic Department.
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Moving Up to the Middle was a tremendous success. Level 5 students enjoyed getting to know some current MS students and parents had an opportunity to learn more about the MS. If you weren't able to join us, you have more questions, or would like to schedule a visit, please contact Joan Doble, Director of Admissions.
Time to schedule conferences! Primary School conferences are on Wednesday, January 25. Please contact Rashmi Singh to schedule. Lower School conferences are on Thursday, January 26. Please contact Teri Brown to schedule.
Childcare will be available during your conference in both Constitution Hall and Liberty Hall. Children should be escorted, signed in, and signed out by the parent.
Book Fair: The Primary School and Lower School (along with the Middle School) will be hosting Book Fairs from Monday, January 23, through Friday, January 27. In addition to hours during the day, the Book Fair will be open during Primary School Conferences on Wednesday, January 25, from 3:30-8:00 pm. More details, hours, and information about new payment options can be found in the MyBA portal. We could still use some volunteers. If you'd like to help, contact Amara Koenings.
Lower School and Middle School Night for Basketball: BA is hosting LS/MS Basketball Nights at upcoming Upper School varsity basketball games. Students are invited to attend the following games.
- Friday, February 10 Boys LS/MS Night; 7:15 pm tip-off vs USM
- Thursday, February 16-Girls LS/MS Night; 6:00 pm tip-off vs Kenosha Christian Life
More information will be sent to basketball families from the Athletic Department.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction, April 29, 2023
Downtown Hoedown
Please mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE for a "Downtown Hoedown" on Saturday, April 29, at the Pritzlaff Building in Downtown Milwaukee!
The Dinner Auction Volunteer Committee, led by co-chairs Rory Foley and Stephanie Rushing, is looking forward to welcoming everyone for this event, with all the party elements you have come to expect: good times, good people, good food and good drinks.....ALL to raise money for Brookfield Academy.
The funds from this year's event will go to support the Primary School playground renovation, Liberty and Patriots Hall library improvements, and science lab upgrades in Freedom Hall. Dig deep and do what you can to support these popular and thriving parts of our school.
There are lots of ways to support the auction: provide a sponsorship, purchase an ad in the program book, participate in the Gold Rush 50/50 Raffle, send a Pony Express Telegram to your student, and join us at the event! Details for all these opportunities will be coming soon, or feel free to contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office.
We would love to have your help this year! Contact Mary Ricci or see listings under Dinner Auction 2023 in VolunteerHub to sign up for specific roles. Even an hour or two here and there can help!
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Mothers Night Out: REGISTER TODAY or it will be too late to attend the party on Saturday, January 28, at 6 pm. Dress up and show up at Westmoor Country Club. This is a great way to meet new moms and celebrate our senior moms!
Scholastic Book Fair returning to PS, LS, MS: Consider volunteering for an hour or two from January 23-27. Positions listed on VolunteerHub. You may also contact Stacey Jansen (MS) or Amara Koenings (LS/PS) if interested in helping with this fun student event.
SAVE THE DATE: Father/Daughter Dance
Saturday, April 1, at Oconomowoc Lake Club. Dress in your finest and celebrate an unforgettable night with your daughter, including dinner and dancing. See VolunteerHub for opportunities to help. Questions? Co-Chairs Jared Masters and David Nygro are happy to provide more event details.
Plan a Level Social: Many Levels have been organizing parent-run socials to connect parents/and or children with one another. These activities help to create a cohesive BA community. While they are not BA sponsored, Advancement can assist with these events. Please contact Mary Ricci to discuss details.
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