2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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Our second and final Open House of the year is Sunday, April 24. We welcome the opportunity to open our doors to the greater community and showcase the full experience of a Brookfield Academy education. Student Ambassadors in Levels 5 through 12 volunteer to be tour guides and share their enthusiasm and love of Brookfield Academy with guests first hand. Faculty members representing all of the grades and departments are on hand to have personal conversations with prospective families, demonstrating their love of inspiring students to sharpen their intellect and also develop as responsible, constructive, free people. When parents search for the best private education in Wisconsin, Brookfield Academy is at the top of the list. As members of the BA community, we understand why. Open House is an exciting opportunity to show others why! Please encourage a friend or family member to schedule a tour or just drop in from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
~ Joan Doble, Director of Admissions
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THURSDAY
April 14
9:00-11:30 am
Grandparents Day
FRIDAY
April 15
NO SCHOOL
Easter Break
MONDAY
April 18
NO SCHOOL
Easter Break
THURSDAY
April 21
5:30 pm
Middle School Art Show
7 pm
Middle School and Upper School Instrumental Concert
Freedom Hall
FRIDAY
April 22
5:30 pm
Middle School Art Show
7 pm
Middle School and Upper School Choir Concert
Freedom Hall
SATURDAY
April 23
PROM
Boerner Botanical Gardens
SUNDAY
April 24
11 am-1 pm
OPEN HOUSE
Schedule an individual tour HERE
SATURDAY
April 30
6 pm
Dinner Auction
Luau Under the Stars
Patriots Hall
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TOMORROW IS ...
GRANDPARENTS DAY!
We're excited to welcome grandparents back
to campus on
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
from 9:00-11:30 am
Beginning at 9 am, Divisions will be open and full of activities for grandparents to observe and share with their grandchildren.
Classes and activities will conclude at 11:30 am.
No RSVP is required.
Students are welcome to leave with grandparents or may be picked up by parents at 12:15 pm.
Narnia and MAP will be available in the afternoon, but will close early.
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BA's Spring Open House is Sunday, April 24! Individual tours begin at 11 am, and registration is required. Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors. We would love to meet them and tell them about BA!
Parents: New Student Admissions Alert ~ If you are
considering enrolling a new student for the 2022-23 school year and have not submitted an application, please contact the Admissions Office or complete the application form online before Sunday, April 24. Many classes are at or near capacity. If you have questions about the Level your student is rising into, please contact the Admissions Office. We're happy to talk with you and even schedule a tour so you can experience it for yourself.
Parents: Early Payment Discount! BA offers a discount when the 2022-23 tuition is paid in full by May 1. Log in to your Tuition Management Account through the MyBA portal or contact the Business Office with questions.
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Congratulations! The Upper School Math Club members all contributed to the team's first place win in the Wisconsin Math League, a six-contest math competition. Top scorers were Adrian Yin, Mateo Fernandez-Tyson, Vishrut Agrawal, Aidan Canga, Abhinav Padala, David Roessler, Krish Sharma, and Cassie Zhang. BA also earned first place in the Wisconsin Mathematics Council State Math Contest. Adrian Yin, Mateo Fernandez-Tyson, Vishrut Agrawal, Krish Sharma, Abhinav Padala, Cassie Zhang, and Aditya Gopal earned First Team All-State, and David Roessler earned Second Team All-State.
Buy-Read-Share! Deadline Extended: Our Service Clubs are holding a school-wide project to put new books into the hands of students and families served by La Casa de Esperanza Charter School and Head Start Program. This is a concrete way for students to share their love of reading with someone else. We're asking that students buy a new book, read it, and share something about why they chose to give this book to another student. The libraries in each division will accept books until Wednesday, April 20, when they will be delivered to La Casa de Esperanza for distribution in time for summer reading. Contact Laura Koepp for more information.
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Caps and College Bound: On Thursday, April 28, at 8:15 am, Director of College Counseling, Mr. Nick Spaeth, and the seniors who began their BA journey in our earliest levels, will join Primary School students at the top of the hill (Founders Hall). The seniors will say farewell to their first teachers and announce which college they will be attending. (Location will be moved to Freedom Hall in the event of inclement weather.) Level 1 students receive "Class of 2033" caps from the seniors!
The Spirit Store will be open in Patriots Hall on Wednesday, April 27, from 8:00-9:30 am. Spirit Wear also will be available on Presentation Day, Friday, April 29, from 8-9 am at the Primary School and Lower School assemblies.
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Summer Days 2022: Summer Days will run from June 6-July 29 (closed July 4-8). Classes are filling up! Check out our 2022 catalog of classes here. Interested in working or volunteering as a Summer Days assistant? Apply here!
May Busing Schedule: The All-School May bus schedule is available here.
Bus Registration for the 2022-23 School Year: Families residing within the Elmbrook or Waukesha School Districts are eligible for bus transportation. All bus riding families must register their students for bus service on an annual basis. Bus registration for the 2022-23 school year is available here.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Congratulations International Freedom Scholars! Hannah Ding, Akshaya Ganesan, and Nathaniel Osborne have completed the Brookfield Academy International Freedom Scholar Certificate and will present their research project to the Academy's Board of Directors on Tuesday, April 19. at 6 pm in the College Office in Patriots Hall.
Summer Days 2022: In addition to the for-credit classes, some options include Writing the College Essay, Mythic Realms, Certamen Camp, Drone Zone!, Soccer, Latine Colloquamur!, and Keyboarding. Register today before classes are full!
Sophomore College Bus Trip - Wednesday, April 20, at 6 am: We're excited to announce the return of our sophomore college bus trip! This trip provides a firsthand look at how different the options for continued education can be. We'll visit Lake Forest College, a small, residential, liberal arts, and sciences institution and Northwestern, a larger, Big Ten, internationally renowned research institution. This trip is a highlight of the sophomore college class sequence.
To avoid Chicago traffic, students must be at Patriots Hall no later than 6 am on Wednesday, April 20. Permission slips are due by Thursday, April 14.
Career Exploration Series: This series continues on Thursday, April 21, with careers in Law. Two BA alumni will be sharing their experiences. Eric Pearson ('01) is a partner at Foley & Lardner, and Alec Smyczek ('01) is General Counsel for Milwaukee Electric Tool. There will be a brief presentation by them and they will answer student questions during lunch periods 5 and 6. This is optional, and students should bring their lunch if they choose to attend.
Prom is Saturday, April 23, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Parents and friends are welcome to take pictures and mingle during Pre-Prom from 5-6 pm. Prom itself will run from 6-11 pm.
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MAP will close early tomorrow: Grandparents Day, April 14, MAP will close at 5 pm.
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Middle School Art Show: Please mark your calendar for Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, to see the work of our Middle School student artists on display. Take some time before or after the Choir and Band Concerts to see these amazing pieces.
Please join us for Middle School and Upper School Music Concerts:
- Instrumental Concert - Thursday, April 21, at 7 pm in Freedom Hall
- Choir Concert - Friday, April 22, at 7 pm in Freedom Hall
Level 6 and Level 7 students will make course selections for the 2022-23 school year by Friday, April 22, after meeting with teachers in advisory sessions for an overview of the selection process and the languages and electives offered. A course selection form was mailed home for parent/student discussion and signature.
Middle School Level Transitions: Parents are invited to learn more about the level their student is rising into. Please join us!
- Moving from Level 6 to Level 7 - April 21 at 8:30 am in Freedom Hall Library
- Moving from Level 7 to Level 8 - April 26 at 8:30 am in Freedom Hall Library
- Moving from Level 5 to Level 6 - April 20 at 8:30 am in Freedom Hall Library
Summer Days 2022: Register today before classes are full! Some options include: Shark Tank, Field Hockey, Extra, Extra: Summer Days Newspaper, Wiffle Ball, Lawn Olympic Games, Flag Football, and Fitness Frenzy.
Junior Knight Youth Football Program: Parents of students in Level 6 through Level 8 are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at 5 pm in the Freedom Hall Library. The meeting will include an overview of the program, its history and connection to BA, football and safety, how to get involved, and the future of the program. JR Knight Youth Football will also host a football clinic and flag football game for students in Levels 3-8 on Friday, May 6, from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Freedom Hall Field. To learn more and register, click here.
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Narnia on April 14: Narnia will close early (at 5 pm) on Grandparents Day.
Enrichment on April 14: There will be no Enrichment classes on Thursday, April 14.
Transition Coffee for Level 5 Parents: There will be a coffee in the Freedom Hall Library on Wednesday, April 20, at 8:30 am for parents with students in Level 5 moving up to Level 6 in the fall. You'll learn more about the Middle School, meet some of the team, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Hope you can join us!
Level 5 Parents: Course selections for incoming Level 6 students are due by Friday, April 22. The forms can be returned to the Lower School office or the Middle School office.
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Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Lower School Musical, Musicville! The show was a huge hit!
Junior Knight Youth Football Program: Parents of students in Level B through Level 5 are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at 5 pm in the Freedom Hall Library. The meeting will include an overview of the program, its history and connection to BA, football and safety, how to get involved, and the future of the program. JR Knight Youth Football will also host a football clinic and flag football game for students in Levels 3-8 on Friday, May 6, from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Freedom Hall Field. To learn more and register, click here.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction
Luau Under the Stars
Saturday, April 30, at 6 pm
Aloha!
Updates and details for the Dinner Auction, Luau Under the Stars, coming up on Saturday, April 30, at Patriots Hall.
Register to attend ASAP - SEATS ARE FILLING UP! Mahalo to everyone who has already registered - we can't wait to see you!
This will be the easiest gala you have ever dressed for - flip flops and sandals EXPECTED! Board shorts, caftans, sundresses and Hawaiian shirts OK! Dress for the beach to keep that vacation state of mind.
We can help you get seated with a fun table to enjoy the evening!
There will be "beach" games! Limber up for the Limbo Contest, play in the Sand Dig to find buried treasure, and take a chance to pull a great bottle at the Lucky Liquor Luau.
Raffle Tickets for the Tropical Treasure 50/50 Auction are available by order HERE. Remember...the more tickets sold, the better for BA, and the better for the winner. Proceeds are split 50/50.
We have had a fantastic response to our Level Basket Silent Auction items. Mahalo for your participation in filling the baskets. If you would still like to contribute to your student's grade level, you can make a cash donation here, and we can shop for you.
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Upcoming Events:
April 14, 9:00-11:30 am, Grandparents Day
April 30, 6 pm, Dinner Auction
May 11, Morning, Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
May 12, Afternoon, Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Volunteer Information:
Teacher Appreciation:
Wednesday, May 11 (breakfast) and Thursday, May 12 (lunch)
These two days celebrate our BA teachers and staff, showing appreciation and gratitude for all they do for students. Please register on VolunteerHub to participate or contact event chairs directly:
End-of-Year Celebrations:
Parents, time to think about how you can create a fabulous end-of-year celebration for your child. Consider the opportunities posted on VolunteerHub or contact Mary Ricci if interested in helping in some capacity. Thank you!
Level Socials: Bowling, picnic, game, or movie night? Keep your kids connected by hosting an event for a particular grade or a division. Please contact Mary Ricci to help you communicate details.
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