Blood Drive: On Thursday, December 22, from 9 am-3 pm, Brookfield Academy will be hosting a blood drive to support Daniel Gives Back. This foundation encourages individuals and organizations to give back to the community in memory of BA alum Daniel Perelman '21. Click the image to the left to register to donate in honor of Daniel.

Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.

The Christmas Concerts were a great success! Congratulations to all the students in the choir, band, and orchestra who were dedicated to making it a great performance. Thank you to the teachers and volunteers for their effort and support.

Upper School Exams are Thursday, December 15, Friday, December 16, Monday, December 19, and Tuesday, December 20. (Review day is Wednesday, December 14.) The exam schedule was mailed and is also available on the MyBA portal.

Junior Parent College Night Program: On Wednesday, January 11 at 7 pm, parents of students in the Class of 2024 are invited to the Junior Parent College Night Program. Taking place in Patriots Hall Gym, this session with the College Office will provide parents the background and perspective necessary for success as their junior dives deeply into the college search process.

Parents of Seniors: Each year, parents of seniors have the option to recognize their students with an ad in the yearbook. If you're interested in placing an ad for your senior in this year's yearbook, login to jostens.com and select: Yearbook Recognition Ads. The ads are $275 for a full page and $150 for a half-page. You can design your ad and submit it through the site. The BA yearbook staff may exercise some discretion to make sure ads are displaying properly. The deadline for completion of these ads is February 1, 2023.

Congratulations to Christmas program participants. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to enjoy the Upper School and Middle School Band & Orchestra and Choir concerts. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make these events special!

Pom Clinic & Performance: Students in Levels 6-8 are invited to participate in a clinic and performance with BA's Pom Pom Dance Team and then perform a routine during halftime of a varsity basketball game. No prior dance experience is required. The clinic and performance will be held on Saturday, January 14, beginning at 3 pm and ending at approximately 7:45 pm - after the halftime show. Register here by Friday, December 16.

Middle School Exams are Thursday, December 15; Friday, December 16; and Monday, December 19, with a 12 noon dismissal each of these days. Middle School students will also have exams on Tuesday, December 20. Students will be dismissed at 10 am on Tuesday.

Middle School After-School Program (MAP): MAP will be available during exams as follows:

Thursday, December 15: 12:15-6:00 pm; buses run at 3:30 pm

Friday, December 16: 12:15-6:00 pm; buses run at 3:30 pm

Monday, December 19: 12:15-6:00 pm; buses run at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, December 20: 12:15-5:00 pm; buses run at 12:15 pm

Spelling Bee: Students in Levels 4-8 will compete in the BA Spelling Bee on Friday, January 13. Additional details will be provided in January.

Book Fair: The Middle School (and the Primary and Lower Schools) will be hosting Book Fairs from Monday, January 23, through Friday, January 27. Watch for more details after break!

Giving Back: Thanks to everyone who participated in the Bake Sale hosted by the Level 5 Service Club. It was a tremendous success, raising more than $500 for Aida, an eight-year-old child from Senegal who the Lower School "adopted" through Child Fund International.

Christmas Programs:

Little Knights will be Thursday, December 15, at 8:30 am in the Constitution Hall Music Room.

Primary School (Levels A-2) will be Tuesday, December 20, at 9 am in the Freedom Hall Gym.

Lower School (Levels 3-5) will be Tuesday, December 20, at 6 pm in the Freedom Hall Gym.

Each program will be followed by a reception with Christmas cookies.

Save the Dates! Primary School/Lower School Parent Sessions 2022 ~ Find out what is happening in your child's next level! Join us for coffee to learn more about these transitions:



• Little Knights to Level A: January 10, 8:30 am -Constitution Hall All Purpose Room
• Level A to Level B: January 20, 8:30 am - Constitution Hall Music Room
• Level B to Level 1 and Level 1 to Level 2: January 12, 8:30 am - Constitution Hall Music Room
• Level 2 to Level 3: January 17, 8:30 am - Liberty Hall Lower School Lunchroom
• Level 3 to Level 4: January 19, 8:30 am, Liberty Hall Lower School Lunchroom

Pom Clinic & Performance: Students in Levels A-5 are invited to participate in a clinic and performance with BA's Pom Pom Dance Team and then perform a routine during halftime of a varsity basketball game. No prior dance experience is required. The clinic and performance will be held on Saturday, January 14, beginning at 3 pm and ending at approximately 7:45 pm - after the halftime show. Register here by Friday, December 16.



Level 5 Parents: Moving UP to the Middle is scheduled for Friday, January 13. The event will begin with Assembly at 8:15 am in the Middle School gym during which Level 5 will share a recitation. This will be followed by a presentation for parents and a Level 5 Buddy Activity. Please see the flyer sent home today in the weekly folder. Questions, please contact Joan Doble.

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. Watch for more details after break!