2022-23 School Theme: 60 Years - A Tradition of Excellence
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It might have been the 500th time I heard, “Character is destiny,” when I first became frustrated. Heraclitus certainly had a point when he shared those words. Students need to know what Character means on this day - not when they're looking back at the end of their lives.
Mr. Smeeth, my first Headmaster, wrote that Character was about “integrity, courage, zest, commitment, steadfastness, responsibility.” I’d like to think Mr. Smeeth would smile when I say, "Character is action."
When someone says they feel, they want, they hope to do good things, those are empty words. A person of character acts! A BA high schooler once went into the opposing team's locker room after a game to demand that one of their players apologize for using an ethnic slur on a little girl who was crying outside. A Middle School student stepped up and very calmly told someone new to BA, who was picking on a weaker child, that this wasn’t how we treat people at the Academy. These are individuals who took action and became a part of the foundation of our Star of Character.
Every day, each of us has so many chances to exercise that Star within us. How does one face hardship, adversity, or challenge? The answer is not to want to do the right thing, but rather to do it, no matter how hard. Remember, Character is action!
~ Mr. Jim Homan, Level 7 History, BAME
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REMINDER
NO SCHOOL:
Winter Break:
February 3-February 6
WEDNESDAY
January 25
3:30-8:00 pm
Primary School Conferences
THURSDAY
January 26
3:30-8:00 pm
Lower School Conferences
FRIDAY
January 27
8:30 am
Classical Heritage Series Presentation:
A Wardrobe of Images: Education and the Cultivation of the Moral Imagination
Founders Hall
Washington Room
2:10-3:00 pm
Artist Series: Featuring Frank Almond, Violinist
Patriots Hall Gym
SATURDAY
January 28
6:00-9:30 pm
Mothers Night Out
Westmoor Country Club
MONDAY
January 30
Senior Class Trip
Students return
Thursday, February 2
WEDNESDAY
February 1
Level 8 Class Trip
Students return
Thursday, February 2
THURSDAY
February 2
Levels 6 & 7 Class Trip
Level 9 Class Trip
Level 10 Class Trip
Level 11 Class Trip
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Tuition deposits are due February 15. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2023-24 school year by submitting your deposit, along with the enrollment commitment online through the MyBA portal. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February 15. Please contact Joan Doble in Admissions with questions or email tuitionhelp@brookfieldacademy.org if you have questions.
Transitioning to a New Division? Parents, is your child moving up to a new division? Would you like a personal tour during the day to see the students and teachers in action? Would your child feel more comfortable if they could shadow a student at the next level? If you'd like a tour or have questions about the new division, we'd be happy to help. If your child is moving up from Primary School to Lower School, contact Mindy Morrissey. Contact Joan Doble for transitions from Lower School to Middle School and from Middle School to Upper School.
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Good Luck! The Robotics team competes in its first qualifier this weekend.
Yearbook Order Deadline - The deadline for ordering yearbooks is Sunday, February 26, and the cost is $75. Visit jostens.com to place your order if you haven't done so already.
All-School Parent Presentations 2023: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations:
The Classical Heritage Series:
- Friday, January 27, 8:30 am with a presentation from Dr. Daniel Coupland, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College.
- Friday, February 24, 8:30 am featuring Dr. Angel Parham, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.
More information on these presentations can be found HERE. Contact Linda Pryor to RSVP.
Summer Days 2023: Summer Days will run June 5-July 28 (no classes July 3-7). Before and after care is available. Watch for the catalog! Registration opens February 15 for BA families.
Summer Days Assistants: Working at Summer Days is fun and looks great on a college application. Both volunteer and paid positions are available for this summer. In order to apply, you must be a BA student or alum. Boys and girls who are rising to Level 9 and are at least 14 years old on June 5, 2023, may apply to volunteer. Students rising to Level 10 and above, who are at least 14 years old by June 5, may apply for paid positions. Interviews will be conducted after Spring Break. Questions, please contact Rebecca Wilson.
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 2023-24 school year. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 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.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Congratulations! Both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams have been playing well this season. This week, the girls team handed Lake Country Lutheran its first conference defeat of the year - winning by a slim margin, 71-69.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School conferences are Thursday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-7:30 pm. Conferences may be held in-person or virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for an appointment.
February 1 Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads: Parents wishing to place an ad in the yearbook for their senior student must do so by Wednesday, February 1. To place an ad, login to jostens.com and select Yearbook Recognition Ads from the menu. If you have additional questions, contact Laura Koepp.
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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 from the Classes of 2010-2022. The Patriots Heritage Fund supports the capital needs of Patriots Hall. Register HERE to enjoy the wine and bourbon tasting, mocktails, and hors d’oeuvres! 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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Presentation Day was a Success! Thank you to students and teachers for sharing the exciting things taking place in the Middle School and thank you to all the families who participated. Click the image at the right or visit frophoto.com for more great photos from the day.
Book Fair This Week: The Middle School (and the Primary and Lower Schools) are hosting Book Fairs through Friday, January 27. More information can be found on the MyBA portal Middle School Resource page.
Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6 and 7 will be Wednesday, February 1, and Tuesday, February 7.
Winter Field Trips Next Week!
- Levels 6 & 7 - Thursday, February 2, students will go to the Rock Sports Complex for snow tubing. They will leave shortly after the beginning of school and return in time for regular dismissal.
- Level 8 - Wednesday, February 1-Thursday, February 2. Students will depart Wednesday morning for a tour of the Wisconsin State Capital: they will spend the night at the Kalahari Resort: and will return to BA on Thursday in time for regular dismissal.
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 20 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.
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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Pom Camp: Students in the Primary and Lower Schools students had a great time learning from the Upper School BA Poms team and performing at a varsity basketball game!
Conferences: Primary School conferences are tonight.
Lower School conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, January 27. 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.
After-School Enrichment: Spring classes will begin in just a few weeks! Click here to register your student.
Book Fair: The Primary School and Lower School (along with the Middle School) are hosting Book Fairs this week. The book fair will be open tonight during Primary School conferences through Friday, January 27. More details, hours, and information about new payment options can be found in the MyBA portal.
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
The countdown to the Hoedown has begun! Please mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE for a "Downtown Hoedown" on Saturday, April 29, at the Pritzlaff Building in downtown Milwaukee!
The funds from this year's event will go toward renovating libraries in both Liberty Hall and Patriots Hall; Freedom Hall will have its science labs remodeled; and the Primary School will receive much-needed playground upgrades. We are calling on you to dig deep in support of our school.
There are many ways to help support the Auction. Please contact the Advancement Office if you are interested in providing a sponsorship or placing an ad in the program. We are also accepting item donations for the LIVE and SILENT AUCTIONS!
We would love a few more volunteers to help us this year. So if you are interested, please contact Mary Ricci, Rory Foley, or Stephanie Rushing. Volunteer sign-up for specific committees are now posted in VolunteerHub. Even an hour or two here and there can help!
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Mothers Night Out: We're excited to celebrate senior Moms and welcome new Moms to BA this Saturday at Westmoor Country Club.
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. Shortly after winter break, look in your email or your PS/LS child's Wednesday folder for the invitation to arrive.
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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