2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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Over the past few years, Brookfield Academy has been fortunate to experience an increase in the number of scholarships and awards available to students and families who seek a BA education. Today, the Academy has 35 scholarships providing more than $400,000 in yearly support. While the scholarships are diverse in their descriptions and requirements, all provide opportunity and recognition to students who demonstrate academic achievement, character, financial need, participation in activities, and an interest in helping others.
Our scholarship benefactors take an active interest in the students for whom they are providing support, and the annual Scholarship Breakfast offers an opportunity for both donors and students to get to know each other in a more personal way. It is an opportunity for students to thank their sponsors, but it is clear that the heartfelt gratitude and pride are not exclusive to the students. Donors are equally proud to know their scholarship is going to help our students achieve a future limited only by their own hopes and aspirations.
In a 1989 address to the BA community, Founder Walter Davis wrote, “The school is imparting love, education, and a way of life to young minds—teaching them a solid value system so that they can succeed in life as one of God’s children.” While Academy scholarships and awards represent a diversity of interests and values, they share one purpose - to provide the gift of an Academy education to deserving students, thus fulfilling the wish of Walter Davis, the Founders, and the many donors.
~ Dr. Larry Pesch, Executive Director of Advancement
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COVID-19 UPDATES
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Parents, please help us by monitoring students for COVID-19 symptoms and keeping students home if they show any signs of illness.
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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.
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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.
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WEDNESDAY
October 6
Comment Sheets
sent home for Levels B-5
THURSDAY
October 7
Middle School Conferences
3:40-8:00 pm
Freedom Hall
Upper School Conferences
3:40-8:00 pm
Patriots Hall
TUESDAY
October 12
Primary School Conferences
Little Knights - Level 2
3:30-8:00 pm
Constitution Hall
WEDNESDAY
October 13
Lower School Conferences
Levels 3-5
3:30-8:00 pm
Liberty Hall
WEDNESDAY
October 13
Last Day to Register for
Winter Athletics
See the Upper School, Middle School, and Lower School sections for links.
FRIDAY
October 15
Fall Break begins
No School, Offices closed
MONDAY
October 18
Fall Break
No School, Offices closed
TUESDAY
October 19
Classes resume
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Time to Schedule Conferences: Check your division for specific dates and times.
We need your help! Traffic after-school is an important safety concern. If everyone follows some important rules, this busy part of the day will be more efficient for everyone and save you time.
- Consider the time you arrive - younger students need to be picked-up as close to 3:15 pm as possible. Older students are able to wait a little longer. Timing your arrival to pick up Middle School students between 3:25-3:30 pm will reduce your wait time.
- Please remain attentive. Don't use cell phones and watch for children at all times.
- Please turn right when exiting the drive. Once you've turned right, please refrain from doing U-turns or turning around in the subdivision just north of school.
Photos From Picture Day are Ready! Click here to view and order photos. If your photos are not appearing in the gallery, you can find your student using the event code: FE18021. In case you missed Picture Day, retakes will be on October 27 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Taher Lunch Program: Taher has several paid positions available to help with the lunch program. If you're interested, contact Taher Chef Manager, Stanley Tom. Menus for the month can be found in the resources section of the MyBA portal. If you have other questions about the lunch program, please contact the office in your division.
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BA's Open House will be held Sunday, October 31. Save the date and help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors who might like to attend and learn about BA. More information on our website.
Interested in sharing your BA experiences with new families? Contact Joan Doble or go to Volunteer Hub to sign up to help with the 11:30 am - 1:30 pm event.
Yearbook Update - We are publishing a spring supplement to our yearbook which will includes all spring sports, plays, graduation, and candid photos. If you missed ordering the spring supplement or could not find it, please login again by clicking this link. On the first page, please scroll down until you see “Exclusive Offer” that is the spring supplement. If you ordered a yearbook already, you may go back in and just order the spring supplement which is the Exclusive Offer. If you have questions, contact Laura Koepp.
Future BA Scholar? Do you have a new baby in your family or know someone who does? Brookfield Academy has a welcome gift to send. Contact Joan Doble in Admissions.
The Boy Scouts Annual Fundraiser! Buy your popcorn, holiday wreaths, door swags, and garland through October 13. Order forms and drop boxes are in the office of each division. Orders will be delivered November 13-16.
Parent Book Discussion ~ Join us in reading The Enchanted Hour - The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox Gurdon. Discussions of the book will be held on November 1 at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm in the Washington Room at Founders Hall. RSVP to Linda Pryor.to reserve space at your preferred time.
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Upper School Parent Conferences: Time to schedule conferences: Thursday, October 7, 3:40-8:00 pm, and Thursday, October 21, 3:40-8:00 pm. Please email Mary Fenelon with your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule is returned via email.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Upper School students in Levels 9, 10, and 11 will be offered on Monday, November 8, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Patriots Hall. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
Narnia Assistants: If you're an Upper School student interested in a paid position as an after-school Narnia Assistant, please complete this application.
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.
US Athletics: Winter sports registration is now available for all US students. Please click the following link for information and registration. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
Attention All Advanced Placement (AP) Students: An important letter was sent home regarding AP orders. A copy of the letter can be found HERE. As a reminder, all AP order forms and payments are due before Friday, November 5. Contact Mrs. Tomchek or Mrs. Aigner-Bailey with any questions.
UBLT Co-Op Alpine Racing Team. Upper School students who are recreational skiers or accomplished racers are invited to join UBLT. On this team, skiers from University Lake School, Brookfield Academy, Lake Country Lutheran, and Trinity compete against other local HS teams in races held in January and February at local ski resorts/clubs. Races are held 1-2 times per week with practices on Sunday evenings at Heiliger Huegel Ski Club. Skiers score points for the team, as well as being recognized as individuals. Experienced coaching is provided, along with skill training and gate work. There is a Parent/Racer Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, at 6:30 pm in the Patriots Hall cafeteria. Please direct questions to Amy Marshall.
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Conferences: The Middle School offers three nights of conferences in which you are invited to meet with your scholar's teachers. In order to prepare for this, a detailed progress report came home on Monday, September 27. Conferences are held on Thursday, October 7; Tuesday, October 12; and Thursday, October 21, each night from 3:40-8:00 pm. Please contact Mrs. Mary Beth Homan to arrange a time; be sure to indicate which teachers you'd like to meet, along with your preferred times. You may meet in person or by Zoom.
Final Four Event on Wednesday, October 13: An informative first look at life in the Upper School for students in Level 8 and their parents. The student program is from 2:00-7:15 pm and parent program from 5:00-7:15 pm. Childcare will be available if needed. RSVP here.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Level 8 students will be offered on Friday, November 5, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Freedom Hall. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
MS Athletics: Basketball registration is now available for all Middle School students. Please click the following link for information and registration. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
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Conferences are coming up soon. Primary School conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 12, and Lower School conferences will be Wednesday, October 13. To schedule a conference, please contact Briana Spaeth for Little Knights - Level 2 or Teri Brown for Levels 3-5.
Levels B-5: Comment Sheets go home today, Wednesday,
October 6.
LS Athletics: Basketball registration is now available for Level 5 boys and girls. Please click the following link for information and registration. Registration is open until Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Davis-Law Memorial Golf Outing
Finally, after one rain out and almost two months of waiting, the BA Golf Outing went on as planned. There were 116 golfers who gathered on Monday, October 4, to enjoy a fall day of golf and camaraderie. All proceeds go to benefit scholarships at BA. This year’s group raised over $30,000 in support of more than 25 deserving students. Thank you to all who helped make this outing a great success.
College Care Packages
If you are a parent of BA’s recent graduating Class of 2021, now is the time to send the Advancement Office his/her college address or home address! We will be sending each of your grads a special college care package. Look for more info coming soon. Please contact Michael Rajchel in the Advancement Office with questions.
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Mothers Night Out~Friday, November 12
Mothers Night Out is back! Tarah Davis and Wende Fedder-Gorniak are planning a great evening at the Delafield Hotel to honor our senior moms and welcome new moms to the BA community. Mark your calendars and watch for more information. Volunteer Hub has opportunities listed to help plan for the themed “Goodbye, Hello” event. Reminder, first-time users need to create an account before they can register for events. Click HERE to go to Volunteer Hub. Buttons to Sign In and Create Account are in the upper right corner.
Annual Giving
The 2021-22 Annual Giving appeal is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for Online Giving Day on Tuesday, November 23. It’s never too early to start thinking about giving to the Annual Fund. Stay tuned! You can beat the rush and contribute here, or wait until the appeal officially kicks off.
The Advancement Office is also looking for volunteers to help be a part of the Annual Fund Cabinet. This group helps to promote the Annual Fund in each grade level. Contact Peter Grossman if you have an interest.
Amazon shopper? Who isn’t?! Did you know that a percentage of your Amazon purchases can be donated to BA? Simply visit smile.amazon.com and link your Amazon account. It is quick and incredibly easy.
Questions? Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office for more details.
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