2022-23 School Theme: 60 Years-A Tradition of Excellence
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Since the founding of the school, Brookfield Academy has always recognized the importance of parents as partners in the educational process. Here, parents are recognized as the primary educators of their children, and parents are involved in their child’s learning. The Academy Triangle is the concrete expression of this important partnership. The base of the Triangle consists of the parents and teachers in each corner. The foundation, parents and teacher, upholds the child elevated at the apex of the Triangle.
The success of this model depends on communication and mutual support. Teachers know they have a responsibility to keep parents informed and updated; parents are encouraged to share concerns and seek clarification. Our scheduled parent/teacher conferences are one way to foster this communication, and we encourage parents to meet with teachers. We also encourage parents to freely communicate with teachers whenever there is information about their child to share or when there is a concern.
~Dan Davis, Head of Upper School
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NO SCHOOL
REMINDERS:
Thanksgiving Break:
November 23-27
Christmas Break:
December 21-January 3
WEDNESDAY
October 19
6:30 pm
Parent Book Discussion
Founders Hall
Washington Room
THURSDAY
October 20
3:40-8:00 pm
Upper School Conferences
Patriots Hall
FRIDAY
October 21
8:15 am
Pumpkin Seed Recitation
Level A with Members of the Class of 2022
Founders Hall Flagpole
6-8 pm
Mother/Son Social
Minute to Win It
Freedom Hall Gyms
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 30
11 am
OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY
November 4
Fees Due for AP Exams
7 pm
Upper School Play Radium Girls
Constitution Hall
All Purpose Room
SATURDAY
November 5
9-11 am
Scholarship Testing
Patriots Hall
7 pm
Upper School Play Radium Girls
Constitution Hall
All Purpose Room
SUNDAY
November 6
2 pm
Upper School Play
Radium Girls
Constitution Hall
All Purpose Room
MONDAY
November 7
8:30 am
Parent Presentation
"How to Parent without Losing Your Mind:
A Compass for Navigating Adolescence with
Joy and Purpose"
with Dr. Karen Bohlin
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BA's Open House will be held Sunday, October 30. We appreciate your referrals! Word of mouth is the number one way new families learn about BA. If you have friends, neighbors, or family who might like to learn about BA, please share information about our Open House or encourage them to contact the Admissions Office.
Upcoming No School Dates: Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 23; Christmas Break begins Wednesday, December 21.
All-School Picture Day Information: Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 25. To sign your student up for picture retakes:
2. At the top of Your Photos page, click on "Sign Up for Retakes"
3. Select the student(s) you wish to have retakes taken
4. Click Confirm
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See the BA Blue Knights Play at Fiserv Forum: On Wednesday, November 16, the girls varsity basketball team will play USM at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is at 12:50 pm. Come see your Blue Knights play, enjoy the Deer District, and then, if you purchase tickets, return to Fiserv Forum for the Milwaukee Bucks vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. The BA game is free. See the flyer on our website for more details.
Parent Presentation: Monday, November 7, at 8:30 am: We are excited to welcome Dr. Karen E. Bohlin to BA to talk with parents on a topic described as, "How to Parent Without Losing Your Mind: A Compass for Navigating Adolescence with Joy and Purpose." While the talk will be targeted to Middle School and Upper School parents, everyone is welcome (Primary School and Lower School students will be adolescents sooner than parents might like)! The talk will last 50-60 minutes, followed by Q & A. As a senior scholar at Boston University's Center for Character and Social Responsibility and director emerita of BU's Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character, Dr. Bohlin is a recognized thought leader in applied virtue ethics and character education. RSVP to Linda Pryor.
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Watch our Upper School students in Radium Girls: The Upper School Fall Play is just around the corner! Radium Girls is an intriguing historical drama based on the real-life events of the radium dial painters in New Jersey and Illinois in the early 1900s. The performances will be in the Constitution Hall All-Purpose Room on November 4 at 7 pm, November 5 at 7 pm, and November 6 at 2 pm. Tickets will go on sale Monday.
BA Spirit Store: Join the Brookfield Academy community and keep BA strong by proudly wearing our BA apparel! You can purchase spirit wear from our Sideline Spirit Store. This site offers a broad range of brands and styles so you can customize your order. Since items are made to order, please plan ahead. Delivery may take several weeks. If you have questions, contact Susan Jeide.
American Character Educational Series speaker Mike Doble, a BA parent and US Army Veteran, will speak about, How to Live Up to Our Mission of Being Responsible, Constructive, Free People: An Important Perspective from a Veteran. This series is free to attend and open to the entire BA community. Please join us on Friday, November 11, at 8:45 am for coffee and pastries, the presentation, and Q & A. Additional details are available here. Please RSVP to Linda Pryor.
The Scouts Annual Fundraiser! Buy your popcorn, holiday wreaths, door swags, and garlands through October 20. Order forms can be left in drop boxes in each of the school offices Delivery dates: November 12-15.
Announcing the Summer Days 2023 Dates! The dates for Summer Days 2023 have been set for June 5-July 28 with no classes or camps the week of July 4. Please mark your calendars. It's never too early to start planning for warmer days!
CODA: There are openings in our after-school music program for flute, saxophone, and clarinet. Check here for more information or email coda@brookfieldacademy.org if you have questions.
Keep Up-to-Date on Sports News ~ Our student athletes have had some stellar accomplishments on the courts and the field this fall. The Sports Report is posted weekly. You can find the current and past editions here or use the link at the bottom of this section.
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1st Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Chess Tournament: Congratulations to Krish Sharma for organizing this tournament, and thank you to everyone who participated and supported the event in honor of Daniel.
Upper School Parent Conferences: There is still time to schedule a conference Thursday, October 20, 3:40-8:00 pm. Please email Mary Fenelon with your preferred time and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule will be returned via email.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for
current Upper School students in Levels 9, 10, and 11 will be offered on Saturday, November 5, from 9-11 am in Patriots Hall. Register here.
UBLT Co-Op Alpine Racing Team: Upper School students who are recreational skiers or accomplished racers are invited to join UBLT, a co-op alpine ski race team that includes BA, University Lake School, Lake Country Lutheran, and Trinity Academy. UBLT is part of the Midwest High School Ski Conference with races being held one-two times a week in January and February at local ski resorts/clubs. The team practices on Sunday evenings at Heiliger Huegel Ski Club. Experienced coaching is provided, along with skill training and gate work. Sign up through the Athletic Registration link. There will be a Parent/Racer Informational Meeting coming up in November. Please direct questions to Susan Jeide.
Attention Parents-Information Regarding AP Classes & Exams: If your child is taking one or more AP courses, they are expected to take the AP examination in each course. Fees for these exams are due Friday, November 4. The schedule for exams, more information about fees, and payment options has been mailed. You may use these links to access the details included in the mailing: overview letter, exam schedule, order form, and the link to make online payments. This information is also available in the Upper School Resource section of the MyBA portal. If you have additional questions, please contact Heidi Aigner-Bailey or Jessee Tomchek.
Prom Date CHANGE: The date for Prom has been changed to Saturday, April 15. The date is correct on the online calendar but is incorrect in the printed calendar.
College Visits: Representatives from national and international colleges will be available for our students. The BA College Visit schedule is on the College Counseling Office page of our website.
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Final Four was a Success! Level 8 students and their parents had an opportunity to learn more about the Upper School and have some fun at Patriots Hall.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Middle School students in Level 8 will be offered on Saturday, November 5, from 9-11 am in Patriots Hall. Register here.
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Level A Recitation: Friday, October 21, Level A students will recite "The Pumpkin Seed" at morning assembly. They will be joined by seniors who started at BA in Level A or B. Parents are invited to join us for this special presentation.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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College Care Packages: Care packages are being prepared to send out in the coming weeks. If you are a parent of BA’s recent graduating Class of 2022, please send us your child’s college address. You can donate items for us to include in the care packages from the Amazon Wish List. When checking out, make sure the shipping address is set to 3462 N. Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045. Please contact Michael Rajchel in the Advancement Office with questions.
Annual Giving Day: The Brookfield Academy Annual Fund Cabinet is getting set to kick off the 2022-23 Annual Giving Campaign. We are humbly asking for your support this year. Your gifts to scholarships, endowments, and the Annual Fund ensure that Brookfield Academy remains free and independent on the steadfast foundation which was built in 1962. Mark your calendars for Brookfield Academy’s Online Giving Day - November 22, 2022. More details to follow soon!
Questions? Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more details.
Mother/Son Social, Friday, October 21, 2022, 6-8 pm: All Levels, Little Knights through Level 12, please join us in the Freedom Hall gyms and participate in Minute to Win It games during this NEW BA event. Get ready to compete with your son or another mother/son team during this fast-paced two-hour event. Questions? Contact Chairs Erin VanCronkhite or Danielle Boehm. Register HERE to attend.
Plan a Social Event For Your Level(s): You may have missed the planning meeting for a Level or Division Social, but contact Mary Ricci if interested in coordinating a fun get-together. While Advancement is not in charge of these events, we are happy to help you with invitations and promotion.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mothers Night Out: Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Westmoor Country Club. Join us for a planning meeting on Thursday, November 10, at 8:30 am in the Volunteer Room of Founders Hall. Wende Fedder-Gorniak and Maggie Printz are planning “A Sky Full Of Stars” to honor our senior moms and welcome new moms to the BA community.
Dinner Auction: Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Pritzlaff Building, downtown.
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