2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
|
|
Welcome Back! I hope you all had a wonderful two weeks away and enjoyed the holiday season.
Parents, as you know, learning is filled with energy, emotion, and the challenges that often come with understanding a new skill. We are hopeful that along with the highs and lows experienced during the first half of our school year, your child is growing through each academic and social experience. As part of personal responsibility, developing and balancing a practical academic and extracurricular schedule are important in maintaining academic success. It takes all parts of the Academy Triangle to navigate these challenges. As you know, children will test boundaries and make choices that may not always meet your level of expectation. Parents will need to coach them through it as their primary educator.
Excellence is not perfection. We can never stop striving for excellence. We all learn from our choices, and these experiences only help make us better. Individual talent is a gift, but hard work is a choice. Getting better at something involves commitment and effort. Hence, the continued support that comes from parents and teachers is crucial in assisting students along their journey. Here is to making 2022 even better than 2021. Have a great week!
~ Doug Ricci, Head of School
|
|
COVID-19 UPDATES
-
Parents, please help us by monitoring students for COVID-19 symptoms and keeping students home if they show any signs of illness.
-
Reminder: Please contact your Division's Administrative Assistant if anyone in your family has had direct contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19. A direct contact is defined as being within six feet of someone without a mask for 15 minutes or more. When making determinations about these situations, we will consider this definition; however, under certain circumstances, we may find it in the best interest of our students to expand upon this definition of direct contact. It is our intention to always do what is most necessary to keep our students, staff, and faculty safe.
-
Ongoing Updates: In addition to weekly newsletter updates, wellness protocols and other information are available in the MyBA parent portal under the COVID-19 School Updates.
|
|
REMINDER
NO SCHOOL:
Winter Break:
February 4-February 7
|
THURSDAY
January 6
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level 2 to Level 3 Transition
WEDNESDAY
January 12
7:00 pm
Junior Parent College Night
Upper School Gym
THURSDAY
January 13
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level B to Level 1 Transition
9:00 am
Parent Coffee
Middle School to
Upper School
Transition Discussion
Freedom Hall Library
FRIDAY
January 14
8:15 am
Moving Up to the Middle
A flyer with more details about this event will be coming home with Level 5 students on Thursday, January 6.
~
|
|
Welcome New Students! Drake Bolan (Level 7) and parents Dr. Terry and Mrs. Marisa Bolan; Matthew Casas (Level 9) and parents Dr. Jesus and Mrs. Norma Casas; Anders Ragan (Level 6) and parents Mr. Dave Ragan and Ms. Heidi Siegrist-Ragan; Augustanna "Auggie" Schroeder (Level A) and parents Mr. Brian Schroeder and Ms. Natasa Pantovic; Liam Williams (Level 6) and Mali Williams (Level 6) and their parents Mr. Craig Williams and Ms. Raechell Thuot.
Parents: Do you know a friend or family member who is looking for more from their school? Encourage them to apply to Brookfield Academy and discover the difference. Classes are filling up quickly. We will have room for all currently enrolled students. Contact Joan Doble with questions.
Scholarship Update: For students who took the Scholarship Test in November, the first round of awards were made prior to Christmas break. Additional awards will be made on a rolling basis beginning the second semester. The process for selecting additional awards not tied to the scholarship test will begin in early February. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Pesch at larry.pesch@brookfieldacademy.org or 262 783-3200, ext 112.
Spirit Store Hours: The Spirit Store at Patriots Hall will be open the following Fridays from 11 am to 1 pm: January 14, February 11, and March 11. As more dates are confirmed, they will be announced. Remember, you can order BA gear anytime through the online store.
IMPORTANT Traffic Reminder: Please remember it is important for anyone exiting the main drive and south drive of Freedom Hall to refrain from turning left during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. With piles of snow and slippery roads, this will help keep cars moving safely and more efficiently.
All-School Parent Book discussion: Please join our next book discussion on Thursday, March 3. Every Parents Guide to Navigating Our Digital World, by Kara Powell, Art Bamford, and Brad Griffin offers much to help us think and talk differently about digital media. Email Linda Pryor to RSVP.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
|
Congratulations to the BA Climb Team! The team placed 2nd out of 20 teams in the WHSCL. Shariq Ahmad and Emma Canga each won the D3 finals climb-off to claim first place in that division for their respective gender. The team practices after school on Mondays at Adventure Rock in Brookfield. Interested in joining? Contact Mr. Reiner.
Junior Parent College Night: Save the date for Wednesday, January 12, at 7 pm.
|
Coffee with Dr. Davis, Upper School Head - Thursday, January 13 at 9:00 am: Following the BAME event, parents of Middle School students are invited to join Dr. Davis for a discussion about the transition from Middle School to Upper School.
Spelling Bee: Students in Levels 4-8 will compete in the BA Spelling Bee on Friday, January 28, at 2 pm. Winners will be announced the following week.
|
Spelling Bee: Students in Levels 4-8 will compete in the BA Spelling Bee on Friday, January 28, at 2 pm. Winners will be announced the following week.
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:
- January 12: Level A to Level B
- January 13: Level B to Level 1
- January 17: Level 1 to Level 2
- January 6: Level 2 to Level 3
- January 18: Level 3 to Level 4
- January 20: Level 4 to level 5
Specific times and details will be shared by your student's teacher.
Level 5 Parents: Moving UP to the Middle is scheduled for January 14. This is an important informational event for students and parents. It will begin with Assembly at 8:15 am in the Middle School gym followed by a presentation for parents. A flyer with more details will be coming home Thursday, January 6. Contact Joan Doble if you have questions.
|
|
ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
|
Thank You Alumni
The annual Alumni Christmas Party was held on December 27 at RWB Milwaukee. This is always a great event for alumni, teachers, staff, coaches, and administrators to reconnect and reminisce. A special thank you is extended to Jake and Nicole Dehne for opening their doors to BA alums.
Annual Fund
Celebrate Giving Together
Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s Annual Fund drive thus far. The drive continues through June 30, and every gift counts. Your contribution, large or small, will directly benefit our scholars. Donate online here. You may also bring your donation to the Advancement Office or use the pledge envelope included in your Annual Fund mailing.
|
Dinner Auction, April 30, 2022
Luau Under the Stars
Brookfield Academy is excited to unveil the theme of the 2022 BA Dinner Auction - Luau Under the Stars! On Saturday, April 30, Auction Chair Sarah Slaughter and Co-Chair Krissy Kappl are looking forward to bringing you an incredible evening of grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, tropical drinks, and of course, fundraising. Be sure to save the date!!
In order to host the event, Brookfield Academy is dependent upon your donations of silent and live auction items, as well as monetary sponsorships. If you are Interested in helping to sponsor or donate to the event, please contact Peter Grossman.
Interested in volunteering for the Dinner Auction? Contact Mary Ricci in the Advancement Office.
|
|
PS and LS Christmas Program Thank You!
Thank you to all the cheerful volunteers who helped during busy December decorating the gym, serving cookies, and cleaning during the Primary School and Lower School Christmas programs. Special thanks to event Chair Leah Miller, along with Co-Chair Erin VanCronkhite.
Patriots Heritage Wine and Bourbon Tasting Event: The annual Patriots Heritage Wine Tasting event will be held on Saturday, February 19, from 7-10 pm, in the Patriots Hall Library. New this year, we will be introducing Bourbon Tasting! This annual reunion event is held for alumni parents Classes of 2010-2021 and current parents Classes of 2022-2023. The Patriots Heritage Fund supports capital needs of Patriots Hall. Please watch for more information coming soon. If you have any questions or have an interest in becoming a sponsor of the event, please contact Susan Jeide in the Advancement Office.
Volunteers Needed for
Upcoming Events!
Father/Daughter Social (All School) - Saturday, January 22, 2022
BA dads will have fun with their daughters dancing and participating in other special activities. Take a break with an ice cream sundae or a photo op! Register through Volunteer Hub to assist with planning and activities or contact event Chair David Nygro.
Heritage Fair - Primary School and Lower School Families - Saturday, March 5, 2022
Heritage Fair presents the opportunity to celebrate BA’s family backgrounds. Volunteer to host a booth or display a talent. All BA families are welcome to share their culture with our younger students. Register to participate on VolunteerHub or contact Chairs Ashley Gebreyesus or Nina Ginde for opportunities to help.
There is always something interesting happening at BA, and we truly appreciate volunteers. Check out the Special Events page of our website and visit VolunteerHub to see all the fun opportunities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
