2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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What I like most about Brookfield Academy is the wide variety of students who we have in our community. Each one brings a different set of experiences, beliefs, and opinions to the table. We can work together and have a place for all the students to express themselves in a safe place.
What really inspires me to be a better person and a better teacher are the students. My students are amazing, and they help me come up with new, innovative ways in order to teach classical literature to them. We have fun, yet we work really hard...they know if they stumble I will pick them up and put them back on that ladder and have them be reaching for the stars.
~ Denise Seitz, Level 8 English Teacher
I love Brookfield Academy because I am allowed to teach my students to become independent, responsible students and to contribute to society in a positive way.
~ Julie Valencia, Level 4 Teacher
I’m so inspired by my students because they take up the challenge of new ideas and projects... I provide a safe space for them to explore, and I am so excited when they do something new that they didn’t think they could do before.
~Jackie May, Primary School Art Teacher
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COVID-19 UPDATES
COVID-19 Dashboard
Our BA dashboard is updated each Wednesday for you to follow our weekly case numbers. The BA Dashboard can be viewed in the MyBA Portal under the COVID-19 Updates Resource page.
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REMINDERS:
Winter Break:
February 5-February 8
No School:
February 26
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WEDNESDAY
January 27
Middle School
ERB Tests
Primary School Conferences
via Zoom
Follett Online Book Fair
THURSDAY
January 28
Classical Heritage Series
8:30 am via Zoom
Primary School Zoom Level B to Level 1
9 am
Primary School Zoom Level 1 to Level 2
10 am
Lower School Conferences
via Zoom
FRIDAY
January 29
Follett Online Book Fair
MONDAY
February 1
Level 8 Student Visits at Upper School
Sign-up Deadline
Follett Online Book Fair
TUESDAY
February 2
Follett Online Book Fair
WEDNESDAY
February 3
Follett Online Book Fair
THURSDAY
February 4
Follett Online Book Fair
FRIDAY
February 5
Winter Break,
offices closed
Follett Online Book Fair
Last Day to Order
MONDAY
February 8
Winter Break,
offices closed
TUESDAY
February 9
Classes Resume
Middle School
ERB Tests
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Winter Break is February 5-8; no homework weekend!
Tuition deposits are due February 17. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2021-22 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment form to the Admissions Office in Founders Hall on or before Wednesday, February 17. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February 17. Please contact Admissions with questions.
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. Enrollment deposits are due February 17. Questions to Mary Ricci or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
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 July 1, 2021. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. The next enrollment decision date is Thursday, February 4. Complete the application online or contact Admissions with questions.
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The Patriots Hall Fitness Center floor is here! BA students greeted the truck this week that delivered the long-awaited flooring for the new Fitness Center. Our students gave a rousing welcome to the driver. Watch for more information about the Fitness Center in the coming weeks!
Congratulations! Scholastic Art Awards-Wisconsin has recognized 25 Upper School art students who earned 36 awards in all. Morgan Allen, Gold Key (Drawing and Illustration); Leonardo Astorga, Honorable Mention (Drawing and Illustration); Sydnie Dehne, Silver Key (Sculpture); Jacqueline Dieck, Honorable Mention (Painting); Hannah Ding, Silver Key (Mixed Media); Kyra Doherty, Honorable Mention (Sculpture); Tommy Elfelt, Gold Key (Printmaking); Chloe Fritz, Honorable Mention (Sculpture); Curtiss Holley, Silver Key (Fashion) and Honorable Mentions (Printmaking, Fashion-[3], Art Portfolio); Lucheng Huang, Honorable Mention (Drawing and Illustration); Aya Khraisat, Honorable Mention (Digital Art); Genevieve Kopp, Silver Key (Digital Art), Honorable Mention (Digital Art); Maggie Kosidowski, Honorable Mention (Drawing and Illustration); Daniel Novacek, Silver Key (Sculpture); Ellie Plamann, Silver Key (Digital Art), Honorable Mention (Digital Art), Honorable Mention (Drawing and Illustration); Alexandra Prange, Honorable Mention (Sculpture); Karina Rodriguez, Gold Key (Art Portfolio), Silver Key (Printmaking); Aine Rogers, Gold Key (Sculpture); Mira Santo Tomas, Silver Key (Sculpture); Amalia Seeger, Silver Key (Printmaking); Katherine Shalyaev, Silver Key (Printmaking); Isabella Toledo, Honorable Mention (Film & Animation); Ella Wareham, Honorable Mention (Sculpture); Estelle Watts, Silver Key (Fashion); and Anneke Zaiser, Gold Key (Printmaking), Silver Key (Film & Animation), Honorable Mention (Mixed Media). The virtual exhibition will be available for viewing at mam.org, February 6-March 21.
Parents: Time to schedule Middle School and Upper School conferences! Specific dates and times are listed under each Division.
All-School Parent Presentations 2021: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations via Zoom;
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The Classical Heritage Series presentations, beginning Thursday, January 28, 8:30 am; and
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Coping in the Age of Coronavirus: How Families can Foster Resilience presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michael Mazius, on Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 pm.
For more information or to RSVP -- visit us online.
Summer Days 2021: Summer Days will run June 1-July 30 (no classes July 5-9) with a new format of half-day and full-day options. The catalog will be available online on February 15. Registration begins the same day. Questions! Contact Julie D'Arruda.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School Conferences (Levels 9-12) are Tuesday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 16, 3:30-7:30 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for a Zoom appointment.
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Level 8 Parents: Sign-up your scholar HERE for a visit day at the Upper School! The deadline is Monday, February 1. Experience Patriots Hall Upper School firsthand!
Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6-8, Wednesday, January 27, and Tuesday, February 9.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Middle School Advisor Conferences (Levels 6-8) are Wednesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 18, 3:40-7 pm. All conferences will be virtual. Please email Monica Hughes for a Zoom appointment.
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Conferences: All conferences will be virtual.
Conferences for Levels LK-2 are Wednesday, January 27. For Primary School conferences, please email Briana Spaeth for a Zoom appointment.
Conferences for Levels 3-5 are Thursday, January 28. For Lower School conferences, please email Anne-Marie Roth for a Zoom appointment.
Primary School and Lower School Parents: Please join us for Parent Zoom Sessions 2021! Find out what is happening in your child's next level:
- January 28: Level B to Level 1, 9 am
- January 28: Level 1 to Level 2, 10 am
Parents will receive an email with a link.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Council of Chairs Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 28, 9-10 am via Zoom
BA’s chairs and co-chairs for 2021 events are invited to the winter Zoom meeting. Please contact Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office if you need the Zoom link to join the meeting. Questions? Email Melissa Watts or Lori Kaari.
Follett Book eFair
January 25 - February 5
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Dinner Auction: Let's Get BAck to our Future...80's Night
Saturday, April 24
Location: Brookfield Academy’s Patriots Hall and/or Virtual@Home
Many thanks to the BA community for already showing strong support by signing up to volunteer for the 2021 Dinner Auction! Many hands make light work, and this work for BA's largest annual fundraiser will go a long way toward helping us reach our goal of $250,000.
Where is the money going? Great question!
This year, funds raised by the Dinner Auction will support:
- Furnishing the new BA Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment
- Covering COVID-19 costs, including upgraded air filtration systems throughout the BA campus (BA is GPS Ionic Plasma System Certified!)
- Enhanced and expanded tech support for online learning, including new Chromebooks
We are very fortunate to have our students in school five days a week, and we thank the BA teachers and staff for making it happen for our kids!!
In the weeks leading up to the April 24 Dinner Auction, there are several ways to support the fundraiser, such as signing up to volunteer here; OR, provide underwriting support for a variety of needs during the auction.
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Purchase a "Gnarly Note" to send to your child! You have seen these fun notes in the past, and they are back again this year. Gnarly Notes are going out campus-wide to lucky recipients for Valentine's Day, to celebrate Spring Break in March, and to welcome spring in April. Each note will include a small surprise and can include a fun message from you! Notes can be sent to your favorite student, teacher, or member of the BA staff. Watch for the form soon! Questions? Contact Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
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Heritage Cookbook
Primary School and Lower School parents - We have enjoyed seeing the recipes that have been contributed to the commemorative Cookbook. Let’s keep them coming! Thank you to all who have submitted recipes so far. Please take some time in the next two weeks to submit your favorite dessert, main entree, or appetizer. This will be a fun way for all of us to celebrate our unique cultures and heritage. Please submit your recipes soon!
Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day & Exclusive Fitness Center Walk Tour Event
Saturday, February 27
Parents of the junior and senior classes and alumni parents of Classes 2010-2020 - this event is exclusively for you! The annual Wine and Beer Tasting Event will not be taking place in person this winter. However, a special event is planned for Saturday, February 27. Support the Upper School by participating in a guided walking tour of the new Fitness and Economic Centers with the purchase of a wine gift basket. This day will be a one-day, online fundraising event for the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund which supports the capital needs of the Upper School. The day will conclude with a fun Trivia Contest via Zoom, 7- 8 pm. Order your wine gift set today!
Invitations and emails of this exciting event will be delivered this week. Thank you to the committee members - John and Roxanne Suson, David and Mona Zignego, Timothy and Virginia Wallace, Ken Dortzbach and Jennie Kent, and Alex and Sue Simic.
Event Updates
January 25 - February 5: Follett Book e-Fair
February 27 - Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day & Fitness Center Walking Tour Event
April 14: Teacher Appreciation Day
April 24: Dinner Auction - Mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun with fundraising and celebrating BA. If you would like to assist Sarah Slaughter with BA’s largest fundraiser, please sign up on Volunteer Hub, and she will reach out to you. Questions? Contact Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
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