2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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This Friday, our Level 2 scholars will celebrate Ellis Island day. This long-standing tradition represents many ideals we hold dear at Brookfield Academy. While Ellis Island may not appear to be large on a map, it has left an enduring legacy on our nation. During its time, Ellis Island welcomed millions of people who came to the United States in search of their own American Dream. We celebrate those people who left everything behind to build their fortune in our land of opportunity. As our Level 2 scholars arrive dressed as immigrants from their own family’s culture, our Star of Heritage shines bright! We gather around the flagpole, and our students cannot help but relish how our school is a melting pot, much like Ellis Island! It is this diversity and our reverence for it that fuels our Star of Individuality. We celebrate the fact that while we may all come from different backgrounds and places, we stand together under one flag.
~ Mr. Richard Raney III, Head of Primary and Lower Schools
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FRIDAY
May 6
3:30-5:00 pm
Junior Knight
Football Clinic and
Flag Football Game
Freedom Hall Field
WEDNESDAY
May 11
Teacher Appreciation Day - Breakfast
THURSDAY
May 12
Teacher Appreciation Day - Lunch
SUNDAY
May 15
2 pm
Graduation
Fields of Freedom
TUESDAY
May 17
8:15 am
Levels 5-8 Spring Sports Assembly
Freedom Hall
FRIDAY
May 20
Middle School and Upper School Exams Begin
Dismissal at 12 noon
12:30-2:00 pm
Upper School
Picnic Lunch
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SUMMER DAYS
If you're looking for excellent opportunities for your children this summer, Brookfield Academy Summer Days is the place to start. Our broad mix of classes and activities will satisfy any interest including art, crafts, sports, writing, games, science, and more. This summer your kids can:
- Make new friends
- Enjoy time outdoors
- Learn something new
- Strengthen current skills
- Have fun!
Our flexible program also has parents in mind, with options for before and after care. Classes are filling fast.
There are Summer Days classes for all ages from Primary School to Upper School. Older students can earn credit during the summer, improve their skills, or develop new ones. Just a few options include: Middle School Math Skill Builder, Grammar Skills for Middle School, Gamified Globetrotting, Forensics Bootcamp, Latin Colloquamur!, Introduction to Computer Science, Graphic Design, Mythic Realms, World Literature, and Writing the College Essay.
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DISCOVERY CAMP - K4
Discovery Camp is part of Summer Days and offers programming specially designed with our youngest students in mind. Kids will have so much fun they won't even realize they're learning as our skilled teachers engage them in a range of activities built around a weekly theme.
With small class sizes and individualized attention, students will develop crucial school readiness skills, make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun following their own curiosity.
Discovery Camp offers parents great flexibility as well. Students can attend one week or as many as you'd like; you can choose half or full day; and, before and after care are available.
Themes include:
- The Circus! June 6-10
- Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! June 13-17
- Digging for Dinosaur Bones! June 20-24
- Fun at the Beach! June 27-July 1
- Kids & Characters-Exploring Stories! July 11-15
- Zoo-A-Palooza! July 18-22
- Water World! July 25-29
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Summer Days T-Shirt Day: On Tuesday, May 10, wear a past Summer Days t-shirt to school. If you're new or no longer have your t-shirt, send an email to summerdays@brookfieldacademy.org. We have a few available and would be happy to share.
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Parents: Do you have a future Little Knights or Level A student for the 2023-24 school year? If so, please login to the MyBA portal and submit an application SOON! We've already had significant interest in programs for our youngest scholars from the community, and we want to do our best to ensure current families are able to enroll. Please contact Mindy Morrissey with questions.
Levels 3-8 Students! Are you interested in a football clinic & flag football? The JR Knights football program will lead a football clinic and flag football game Friday, May 6, from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Freedom Hall Field. To learn more and register, click here.
May Busing Schedule: The All-School May bus schedule is available here.
Bus Registration for the 2022-23 School Year: Families residing within the Elmbrook or Waukesha School Districts are eligible for bus transportation. All bus riding families must register their students for bus service on an annual basis. Bus registration for the 2022-23 school year is available here.
Medication Pick-up Deadline: Please pick up medications you supplied for the school year by 12 noon on Wednesday, May 25. Medications not picked up by this date will be disposed of properly.
All Parents: Magnus re-enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is coming soon! Start scheduling those summer physicals and watch for more details to come.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Caps and College Bound! Seniors and Level 1 students wore their Class of 2022 and 2033 caps last week. Select the image to view more photos from this annual BA tradition!
Congratulations! Seniors Stephanie Kanavas and Rose Urbanski were nominated for Exemplary Awards at the State Wisconsin State Music Association for their musical theatre solos.
Upper School Parents and Students: Important Advanced Placement information and testing dates are available here.
Last day of class for seniors is Tuesday, May 10. Students preparing for AP exams later than this date may be required to attend class until the examination. AP classes are permitted to end once the AP examination is complete.
Senior Dinner is Friday, May 13, 6 pm, at the Wisconsin Club. Each student is permitted two guests.
Graduation: Sunday, May 15, 2 pm, Patriots Hall Fields of Freedom. Seniors meet in the College Room at 1 pm.
Upper School Textbook Buybacks: Please note that textbook buybacks to MBSDirect.net are online. More information is being sent home. Informational flyers are also available in the Patriots Hall main office.
Coat Drive: Do you have new or gently used winter coats your kids have outgrown or will not wear next year? Upper School junior, Laurette Blanchard, is hosting an Upper School coat drive to benefit the Red Lake Chippewa Tribe. Coats may be dropped off in the designated bins in Patriots Halls between Monday, May 16 and Friday, May 20. If you are unable to bring your donation to school, or if you have any questions about the drive, please contact Laurette at laurette.blanchard@gmail.com.
Upper School Final Exams, Friday, May 20-Wednesday, May 25. These are half days for Upper School students.
End-of-Year Academic Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 27, at 7 pm in Patriots Hall.
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Middle School Student vs Faculty Basketball Game: Students enjoyed themselves last Friday, with Beau Libbey as acting Head for the Day and the basketball game against the faculty.
Junior Knights Football: The JR Knights football program will lead a football clinic and flag football game Friday, May 6, from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Freedom Hall Field. To learn more and register, click here.
Middle School Exams are Friday, May 20-Wednesday,
May 25. These are half days for Middle School students.
Spring Sports Assembly: The Spring Sports Assembly for Levels 5-8 will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 8:15 am in the Freedom Hall Gym.
End-of-Year Academic Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 27, at 4 pm in Patriots Hall.
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Presentation Day was a tremendous success! Thank you to all the parents who joined us and to all the students and teachers for their hard work preparing for this exciting day! Click the image at the right to see more photos from Presentation Day.
Level 2 Ellis Island Day is Friday, May 6.
Level 3 Gold Rush Day is Friday, May 6.
Levels 3-8 Football Clinic & Flag Football: JR Knights football will lead fun games and football instruction on Friday, May 6, 3:30-5:30 pm. No experience required! More information here.
Summer Skill Saver Books! Your student will stay sharp by doing a few problems a couple of times a week. Order forms for these booklets for students (completing Levels 1-5) were sent home last week. Booklets may be purchased by returning the order form with payment, or you can use this link to order online. Orders must be received by Wednesday, May 11.
Level 4 Roman Day is Friday, May 13.
Spring Sports Assembly: The Spring Sports Assembly for Levels 5-8 will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 8:15 am in the Freedom Hall Gym.
Cub Scout Pack 183: All students in Level B-Level 5 and their families are invited to join us for an End-of-Year Bonfire on Friday, May 20, from 6:00-7:15 pm at the Fields of Freedom Bonfire Pit. In addition to the bonfire, there will will be a Flag Ceremony, Court of Honor, and a camping demonstration. Please bring chairs and blankets to sit on. More information about scouting and applications for Pack 183 will be available. If you have questions, text David Dell'Agnese at 262-227-6456.
Awards Days for Primary and Lower Schools will be held at Founders Hall by the flagpole on the following dates and times:
- Level A (AM Classes), Tuesday, May 24, 8:15 am
- Level A (PM Classes) Wednesday, May 25, 8:15 am; Little Knights Awards Program, Wednesday, May 25, 9:00 am
- Primary School, Levels B-2, Thursday, May 26, 8:30 am
- Lower School, Levels 3-5, Thursday, May 26, 4 pm
May Half-Days: Students in Primary School and Lower School will have half days during Term 3 exams on the following dates: May 23, May 24, and May 25.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction 2022
Luau Under the Stars
Wow! A BIG HUGE MAHALO!
Thank you to all who participated in Brookfield Academy’s Auction this past Saturday. There was a special energy and excitement that filled the building, not to mention some fantastic Luau outfits! Our final numbers are not in at this point, but your participation in the Raise the Paddle, Silent Auction, and Live Auction raised over $275,000 in donations and bids. We are truly grateful to our sponsors, underwriters, and the entire BA community.
Hats off to Sarah Slaughter, Krissy Kappl, and their incredible team of volunteers for their creativity and enthusiasm in running this year’s Dinner Auction. Sarah, Krissy and their team worked tirelessly in planning and in supporting all that went into making this a huge success.
If you are a winner of Auction items and would like to pick them up, you may stop at Founders Hall to collect your winnings. Credit card purchases from the Auction will be processed this week.
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Appreciate Brookfield Academy’s Faculty and Staff for all they do for your children!
Look for an email coming from your division volunteer chairs:
They will be asking for help and donations to spoil our teachers! This is a great way to say THANK YOU to those special people in your children’s lives.
May 11 - Morning, Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
May 12 - Afternoon Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Please register on VolunteerHub to participate or contact event chairs directly to express interest.
End-of-Year Celebrations:
Parents, time to think about how you can create a fabulous end-of-the year celebration for your child. Consider the opportunities posted on VolunteerHub or contact Mary Ricci if interested in helping in some capacity. Thank you!
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