2022-23 School Theme: 60 Years - A Tradition of Excellence
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Our seniors returned from their senior trip to Arizona just before Winter Break. The next 12 weeks of their time at Brookfield Academy will be full of excitement leading to Graduation Day. For many parents, this is an emotional time as we anticipate what the future holds for our children. At the same time, we are sad they will no longer be at Brookfield Academy. In 2011, a group of parents feeling the same way conceived the Patriots Heritage Fund as a way to recognize Brookfield Academy for the impact it had on their sons and daughters.
The Patriots Heritage Fund provides resources for the unique needs of Patriots Hall. Improvements to technology, the Robotics Lab, Student Council Room, and Alumni Art Gallery are just a few examples of projects supported by the Patriots Heritage Fund. The concept of a lasting gift given to Brookfield Academy in honor of its role in developing the intellect and character of our children has received strong support. The endowed Fund has since become an important legacy for alumni parents. In 12 years, gifts and pledges have totaled over $350,000.
As a way to celebrate our students and the Fund, the Patriots Heritage Society hosts its annual Wine & Bourbon Tasting event on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Alumni parents from the Classes of 2010-2024, we hope you will join us at this event designed to help us stay connected to Brookfield Academy and to each other even after our children have graduated.
~Susan Jeide, Assistant Director of Major Gifts
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WEDNESDAY
February 8
3:40-7:00 pm
Middle School Conferences
6:30-7:30 pm
Parent Presentation
Anxiety: What it Is,
How It Works, and What to Do About It
Freedom Hall Library
THURSDAY
February 9
Primary School and Lower School
Review & Exams Begin
3:30-7:30 pm
Upper School Conferences
FRIDAY
February 10
Level 3
Little House/Pioneer Day
SATURDAY
February 11
Upper School
Winter Dance
MONDAY
February 13
Primary School and Lower School
Review & Exams
TUESDAY
February 14
3:00-7:30 pm
Upper School Conferences
WEDNESDAY
February 15
Tuition Deposits Due
for 2023-24 School Year
THURSDAY
February 16
3:40-7:00 pm
Middle School Conferences
FRIDAY
February 17
Primary School and Lower School
Review & Exams End
Level 5 Egypt Day
7-9 pm
Middle School Social
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Congratulations! Three students are candidates for the 2023 class of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Garv Bhasin, Caden Holcomb, and Leah Johnson are all in the running for one of the highest academic honors available to graduating seniors.
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 or email tuitionhelp@brookfieldacademy.org if you have questions.
Parents: If your child is moving to a new division and you'd like a tour or have questions, 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.
Most Families Hear about BA from Friends or Family Members: If you know someone who is interested in sending their students to BA, please invite them to our Open House on Wednesday, March 1, from 4 - 6 pm. The new, BA After Hours, format will give students an opportunity to experience the BA community, teachers, and students through a range of engaging and fun activities.
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BA Spirit Wear - Looking to freshen up your Brookfield Academy spirit wear for spring? Check out the BA Sideline Store!
The Center for Mission & Academics and the Free Market Institute have several new podcasts and blogs available. You can find them on the BA website. Podcasts are also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
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.
Summer Days 2023: The Summer Days 2023 catalog was sent home last week and is available online. Check it out and plan your classes. Registration opens on Wednesday, February 15, for BA families and will open to the broader community on Wednesday, March 1.
Summer Days Assistants: Working at Summer Days is fun and looks great on college applications. 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, 2023 may apply for paid positions. Interviews will be conducted after Spring Break. Questions, please contact Rebecca Wilson.
All-School Parent Presentations 2023: Join us for the final presentation in The Classical Heritage Series:
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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.
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.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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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. 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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Senior Class Trip: Members of the Class of 2023 had fun adventures and made great memories on their trip to Tanque Verde Ranch in AZ.
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. We'd appreciate your input on this form as we plan for next year's conferences.
Career Exploration Series: Monday, February 20, during periods 5 and 6, students can come to the College Room to meet our speaker, Mr. Paul Dieck, and learn about a career in engineering. Students should bring their lunch.
College Admission Speaker: The College Office is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Petrie, Vice President for Enrollment Management at DePauw University, as this year's College Admission Speaker. She will be visiting BA on Thursday, March 2. Mrs. Petrie will share insights and perspectives with the students in order to best prepare them for success in their college search work.
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MS Class Trips - Students had fun on their class trips, and the Level 8 trip to the Capital and Wisconsin Dells was a great success.
Spring Sports Registration is Now OPEN: The registration period for the 2023 MS spring sports season is now open. Please click this LINK to register your child for a spring sport. All pertinent information for each sport can be found within the registration link.
Spring Team Gear: Our spring team gear stores are now open and will be available through Monday, February 13. Please use the links below to order apparel for each sport. Please note that orders are completely optional. For those who do purchase gear, all items will be shipped to Brookfield Academy and will be distributed thereafter. Typical turnaround time from date of close is 4-6 weeks.
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. Conference times are still available on Thursday, February 16, in Freedom Hall, please contact Mrs. Monica Ostdick to schedule.
The Middle School Social is next Friday, February 17.
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Level 8 Alumni Showcase: On Tuesday, 17 alums came to Freedom Hall, or joined virtually, to talk with current Level 8 students about their career paths and how attending BA for high school impacted their lives. the two-hour event started with a panel and then students attended breakout sessions based on their career interests. It's always great to have alums back on campus, and we thank each of them for participating.
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Little House Day/Pioneer Day is Friday, February 10, for our Level 3 students. Students dress in period clothing, churn butter, and give a recitation as a culmination of their Wisconsin unit.
Spring Sports Registration is Now OPEN: The registration period for the 2023 spring sports season is now open for students in Level 5. Please click this LINK to register your child for a spring sport. All pertinent information for each sport can be found within the registration link.
Spring Team Gear: Our spring team gear stores are now open and will be available through Monday, February 13. Please use the links below to order apparel for each sport. Please note that orders are completely optional. For those who do purchase gear, all items will be shipped to Brookfield Academy and will be distributed thereafter. Typical turnaround time from date of close is 4-6 weeks.
After-School Enrichment - Last Call! Spring classes are just around the corner and you are able to register for classes through the BA website.
Primary School and Lower School Review and Exams: Thursday, February 9, through Friday, February 17.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Patriots Heritage Fund Wine & Bourbon Tasting-Saturday, February 18, 2023
Parents of junior and senior classes and alumni parents of Classes 2010-2022 - we hope you will join us on February 18th! The February 10th RSVP deadline is fast approaching, and we would love to see as many of you there as possible!
Thank you to the committee members - Joel & Noelle Przybilla, William & Meagan Lombardi, Matt ‘92 & Susan York ‘91 Jeide, Jason & Heather Smith, Scott & Lisa Stowell, Mary Mitchell, and Joel & Donna Nettesheim.
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Dinner Auction
Downtown Hoedown
Saturday, April 29
The Pritzlaff Building
Pony Express Telegram order forms are now available online. The deadline for the first note, to be delivered in time for Valentine's Day, is today! But, there is still time to place your order. Click here to order immediately for all delivery dates, February 14, March 10, and April 12.
Don’t miss out on the Gold Rush 50/50 raffle! Tickets can be purchased RIGHT NOW, TODAY, through the Advancement Office by calling 262-783-3200 ext.102, OR, by returning the order form; OR, by pre-ordering here. AND look for other on-campus opportunities coming soon!
There are even MORE ways to support BA:
Sign up on Volunteer Hub to assist with the Auction Committee. We are looking for a few more helpers with design and decorating!
Sponsor a fun area of the Auction - there are a variety of options at different levels of support: Click here!
Buy an ad in the Program to promote your business: Click here.
We know you have burning questions about this year's Downtown Hoedown. We are here to answer them! Please email Co-Chairs Rory Foley or Stephanie Rushing.
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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. Invitations coming soon via email or your PS/LS child's Wednesday folder.
Teacher Appreciation: Wednesday, May 3 (breakfast) and Thursday, May 4 (lunch)
This special event shows our appreciation and gratitude to our BA teachers and staff. Help is needed coordinating the food list, drop-offs, and decorating. Join us for a planning meeting after Spring Break or register to attend on VolunteerHub.
Level Socials: Interested in planning or hosting an event for your child’s Level or Division? Please contact Mary Ricci for more information.
Thank you to all the volunteers who contributed to a very successful book fair for Primary, Lower, and Middle School Students. Interested in Volunteering? Check VolunteerHub frequently for event updates.
We are grateful for the time and talent volunteers give to the school community
and thank you so much for making BA events safe, fun,
and inviting.
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