2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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At Brookfield Academy, we strive to instill in our students an appreciation and sincere gratitude for veterans. This week we want to share with you how our students understand the importance of Veterans Day from the Primary School students all the way up to our Upper School.
"I am thankful for our Veterans because they’re willing to die for our country, they gave us freedom, they are willing to protect our lives. If they die, it’s for our country. So if you see someone in camouflage or a uniform, you should always say, “thank you for your service”, and that means you care."
~ Level 2, Teddy Davis
"I have two uncles and an aunt who were in the armed services. For me, honoring veterans means recognizing what they have sacrificed for our country. Each and every veteran has a story to share about helping our country become a better place by keeping us free."
~ Level 7, Greta Grossman
"I am grateful for our veterans because of all the small freedoms they provide us with, so many of which we take for granted each day. We are able to wake up every morning, attend school, and enjoy our favorite activities without a looming fear of any of those things being taken away from us because our veterans made a choice to sacrifice their safety for us."
~ Level 11, Hena Allaqaband
On Veterans Day tomorrow, there will be celebrations in each division - parents are always welcome. We would love to see you!
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Our helpful new COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide is a useful tool with additional details and answers to school-related questions you may have if your student is feeling ill or may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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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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NO SCHOOL REMINDERS:
Thanksgiving Break:
November 24-28
Christmas Break:
December 20-January 2
THURSDAY
November 11
8:45 am
Founders Hall
Washington Room
American Character Educational Series
The Spirit of Service and Development of Leaders in the US Military: An important perspective from a Veteran.
FRIDAY
November 12
Greek Fest (Level 4)
Liberty Hall
Registration Deadline
Winter Term
Mothers Night Out
Delafield Hotel
MONDAY
November 15
Primary School and Lower School
Review and Exams
TUESDAY
November 16
Primary School and Lower School
Review and Exams
WEDNESDAY
November 17
Primary School and Lower School
Review and Exams
THURSDAY
November 18
8:45 am
American Character Educational Series
The Blessings of Liberty
with speaker Roger Ream
Primary School and Lower School
Review and Exams
FRIDAY
November 19
Primary School and Lower School
Review and Exams
Middle School Musical
Constitution Hall
SATURDAY
November 20
Middle School Musical
Constitution Hall
SUNDAY
November 21
Middle School Musical
Constitution Hall
Tuesday
November 23
Online Giving Day
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Congratulations: Senior EJ Cook was selected through a highly-competitive audition process to participate in the Wisconsin School Music Association High School State Honors Treble Choir and Mixed Choir Concert.
Parents: If you, a friend, or family member has a student (not currently enrolled at BA) who plans to attend next year, please fill out an application. Classes fill up quickly. We will have room for all currently enrolled students.
Weather-related or unplanned school closures: If a school closure or other important information needs to be shared immediately, a notification will be sent through the School Messenger Broadcast system. This system allows rapid dissemination of messages. You will receive information - based on your selected request in the MyBA portal - via telephone and/or text. In addition, alert banners will be posted on the website and the MyBA Portal. Weather-related school closings will also be made on the following radio/television stations: WTMJ, WISN, FOX-6, WDJT, WMYX, WEMP, and WFMR. Weather-related absences: Brookfield Academy’s philosophy is to hold school whenever possible despite weather conditions. If an individual parent judges weather conditions to be hazardous and wishes to keep the student home, he or she should notify the school of the student’s absence.
American Character Educational Series speaker Jeff Rauh, a BA alum from the Class of 1989, will present a program titled: The Spirit of Service and Development of Leaders in the US Military: An important perspective from a Veteran. This series is free to attend and open to the entire BA community. Please join us in the Washington Room on Thursday, 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.
Veterans Day Assemblies: Primary School and Lower School will hold Veterans Day Assembly at 2:15 pm around the flagpole outside Founders Hall with guest speaker Mr. Jeff Rauh. The Upper School assembly will be at 10:30 am in the Upper School gym and Middle School will hold their assembly to honor Veterans Day at 8:15 am in the Freedom Hall south gym. As always, parents are welcome to join us.
Winter CODA Recital, December 11: CODA families, RSVP forms are due by this Friday, November 12.
After-School Care Contact Information: Please click here for contact information by division.
Christmas Generosity: Do you have room in your home and heart to host an international student for the holidays? We have several students who cannot go home due to quarantine precautions, yet the regular host families need a respite. Please consider inviting an international student to experience the Christmas spirit with you for a few days. Contact Marian Larkin for more information. Xie Xie!
Grandparents Day has been rescheduled. Please mark your calendars and let your grandparents know. The new date is Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Congratulations! Thanks to the cast, crew, parents, and other volunteers involved with the Upper School play. This enjoyable show was a huge success, selling out all three performances.
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Theme Lunches: The next Upper School Themed Lunch will be served on Friday, November 19. Students will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast served by an amazing group of volunteering mothers. As a reminder, Taher will not serve lunch on this day. So, if your child does not participate in the Themed Lunch, he or she will need to bring a lunch from home. If your child would like to participate, please see Mrs. Dehne; BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
Career Exploration Series Presentation - Monday, November 15, both lunch periods. Upper School students are invited to hear from Adam Weil, CEO of Global Schoolwear, as he discusses the world of entrepreneurship and business for BA's inaugural Career Exploration Series presentation. A direct result of BA's recent Strategic Plan, the Career Exploration Series will provide Upper School students the opportunity to hear from professionals about a variety of different career fields. Mr. Weil's company is the fastest growing school uniform company in the country, and he is a parent of a Level 8 student. Students are invited to hear him speak in the College Room during their lunch period on Monday, November 15.
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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Thanksgiving Food Drive: Starting November 3, the Middle School Service Leadership Club is organizing a food drive for Feeding America. The students will be collecting items so local families can enjoy a yummy Thanksgiving meal. There will be a sign-up sheet in your student's homeroom. Please let us make this drive a success. The last day to bring items is Monday, November 15.
Middle School Musical: Middle School students will perform The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever in the All Purpose Room at Constitution Hall on Friday, November 19; Saturday, November 20; and Sunday, November 21. Click here for more information and tickets.
Middle School Exams are Tuesday, December 14; Wednesday, December 15; Thursday, December 16; and Friday, December 17. Dismissal will be at 12 noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and at 10 am on Friday during this week.
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After-School Enrichment Classes: Winter Enrichment classes start soon and are filling up quickly! To reserve your spot and for planning purposes, please make every effort to register by this Friday, November 12.
Greek Fest: Level 4 students will celebrate Greek Fest on Friday, November 12, at Liberty Hall.
Primary and Lower Schools Review and Exams are November 15-23.
Thanksgiving Food Drive: Starting November 8, the Lower School Service Level 5 LifeChangers Club is organizing a food drive for the Waukesha Food Pantry. The students will be collecting items so local families can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. There will be a sign-up sheet in your student's classroom. Please help us make this drive a success. The last day to bring items is Wednesday, November 17.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Celebrate Giving Together
The Annual Giving Drive has just made it out of the starting blocks and appears on track. But, we need your help! Please consider a gift to the Annual Fund this year. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide necessary items for our students to succeed that are not paid out of tuition.
You can wait to participate on Giving Day, November 23, or you can follow this link and give anytime. Thank you in advance for your participation. Our students are counting on your support! Questions? Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office.
All School Giving Incentives
Brookfield Academy has started a friendly competition between all Levels. From now until December 10, we’d like to see which Levels can achieve the highest participation in Annual Fund donations.
Here’s how it works: The students in the Division (PS/LS/MS/US) with the highest percentage participation will receive a dress down day. The students in the Level with the highest percentage participation in each Division will receive donuts!
Results will be updated weekly, here, in the newsletter. Also, watch for emails home from your Level Leader.
In addition, on Giving Day, the first 50 donors will receive a special gift from the Advancement Office. Also, all donors who donate $500 or more will be entered in a drawing to win Bucks tickets!
Level Competition - Current Results:
PS - 18%
LS - 11%
MS - 8%
US - 8%
The competitions are just beginning. Don’t miss out on the action!
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Mothers Night Out - Friday, November 12, 6:30 pm at the Delafield Hotel
If you forgot to register for this fun event, contact Chair Tarah Davis or Mary Ricci. We may still be able to accommodate you if there are last minute cancellations.
Volunteer Coffee - Wednesday, December 1, 8:30 am in the Liberty Hall, Lower School Library
Interested in getting involved and meeting new friends? Volunteer Chairs will be available to describe their event and assist you with registering. If you cannot attend but would like to volunteer, please contact Mary Ricci or sign up for events on VolunteerHub.
December Christmas Programs and Concerts Get in the festive mood by volunteering to decorate the gym or serve at one of the receptions. See VolunteerHub for all opportunities.
Save the Dates:
Father/Daughter Dance - Saturday, January 22, 2022
BA dads will dance the night away with their daughters. Back by popular demand, this event includes an ice cream social and photo booth to capture those special father/daughter moments. Register through Volunteer Hub to assist with planning and activities or contact Event Chair David Nygro.
Heritage Fair For Primary School and Lower School Families - Saturday, March 5, 2022
Heritage Fair is back and offering the opportunity to celebrate BA’s Star of Heritage. Volunteer to host a display table or a talent. Any BA family is welcome to share their culture with our younger students. Register to participate (Primary School Sign-up, Lower School Sign-up, or contact Chairs Ashley Gebreyesus or Nina Ginde for opportunities to help.
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