2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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Our Five Stars serve as guiding principles at Brookfield Academy. Beginning with our youngest scholars in the Primary School and Lower School, they are talked about at assemblies and brought to life both inside and outside the classrooms. At our assemblies this past week, students in the Primary and Lower Schools celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how Brookfield Academy’s Five Stars lived in him.
Lower School students were asked what the Five Stars mean to them and how they, personally, can connect to the Five Stars. Here are a few of their responses:
Individuality - “The Star of Individuality is about people being different and you don’t have to be the same all the time and it's good to be different. If we were all the same then life would be boring.”
~ Harper Spaeth, Level 4
Truth - “The Star of Truth helps you learn your rights and wrongs. When Mr. Raney and Ms. Schwartz talk to us at assembly, they give us truths so we get to learn them.”
~ Teagan Tomchek, Level 3
Heritage - “The Star of Heritage means history, your country’s history and your family’s history. Heritage gives us the desire to learn so much and learn from our mistakes. Looking at your past helps you in your future studies. Dr. King valued his heritage and didn’t want others in the future to experience the same as he did. ”
~ Mohul Narayan, Level 5
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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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REMINDER
NO SCHOOL:
Winter Break:
February 4-February 7
WEDNESDAY
January 26
3:30-8:00 pm
Primary School Conferences
THURSDAY
January 27
8:15 am
Level 5 French Recitation
3:30-8:00 pm
Lower School Conferences
FRIDAY
January 28
8:30 am
Classical Heritage Series:
The Importance of Teaching Western Civilization
Washington Room
Founders Hall
2:00 pm
Spelling Bee
Liberty Hall Library
MONDAY
January 31
Senior Class Trip
Students return
Thursday, February 3
TUESDAY
February 1
8:15 am
Handwriting Award Assembly
WEDNESDAY
February 2
Level 8 Class Trip
Students return
Thursday, February 3
THURSDAY
February 3
Level 7 Class Trip
Level 9 Class Trip
Level 10 Class Trip
Level 11 Class Trip
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Tuition deposits are due February 16. Secure a spot for your student(s) for the 2022-23 school year by submitting your deposit along with the enrollment commitment online through the MyBA portal before Wednesday, February 16. Space is guaranteed in class for all students whose deposits are received by February 16. Please contact Joan Doble in Admissions with questions or email tuitionhelp@brookfieldacademy.org if you have questions about the new Tuition Management system.
Transitioning to a New Division? Parents, is your child moving up to a new division? Would you like a personal tour during the day to see the students and teachers in action? If you'd like a tour or have questions about the new division, 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.
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Congratulations again to our Scholastic Art Award Winners - Pieces that received Gold Key and Silver Key awards will be on-view at the Milwaukee Art Museum from February 5 - March 20, 2022.
Parents: Time to schedule Middle School and Upper School conferences! Specific dates and times are listed under each Division.
Yearbook Order Deadline - The deadline for ordering yearbooks is Sunday, February 27, and the cost is $75. Visit jostens.com to place your order if you haven't done so already.
All-School Parent Presentations 2022: Join us for one or more of our upcoming presentations:
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The Classical Heritage Series begins on Friday, January 28, 8:30 am; and
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Parent book discussion of the book, Every Parent's Guide to Navigating Our Digital World, on Thursday, March 3, at either 2:00 pm or 6:30 pm.
Summer Days 2022: Summer Days will run June 6-July 29 (no classes July 4-8). Before and after care is available. The catalog will be available soon!
Parking Reminder: Please note that the handicapped spaces in front of the school buildings are not temporary parking spaces to be used for student pick up. Only vehicles with a handicapped sticker may park in the spaces, even if the parking is short term and the driver is in the car. Please keep these parking spots open and free for those people who need them.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Congratulations! Character commendations for this month were presented to (l to r): Benny Keppler, Anna Strange, Natalia Centeno, Garv Bhasin, Leah Johnson, Sophia Thomas, and Michael Hoefgen.
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Parents: Time to schedule conferences! Upper School conferences are Thursday, February 10, and Tuesday, February 15, 3:30-7:30 pm. Conferences may be held in-person or virtual. Please email Mary Fenelon for an appointment.
Senior Yearbook Ads Deadline: Parents wishing to place an ad in the yearbook for their senior student must do so by Tuesday, February 1. To place an ad, login to jostens.com and select Yearbook Recognition Ads from the menu. If you have additional questions, contact Laura Koepp.
Patriots Heritage Fund Wine and Bourbon Tasting
Parents of juniors and seniors - this event is for you! The annual Patriots Heritage Fund Wine and Bourbon Tasting will be held on Saturday, February 19, 7-10 pm, in the Patriots Hall Library. Invitations with registration details were mailed last week. Thank you to BA family-owned businesses for sponsoring: The Explorium Brewpub, Vino Veritas Artisan Wines, Hometown Sausage Kitchen, and Red Elephant. If you have any questions or have an interest in becoming a sponsor of the event, please contact Susan Jeide in the Advancement Office.
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Spelling Bee: Students in Levels 4-8 will compete in the BA Spelling Bee on Friday, January 28, at 2 pm. Additional details to come!
Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6-8, will be Tuesday, February 8.
Parents: Time to schedule conferences! If you'd like to meet with your child's advisor, Middle School Advisor conferences are Wednesday, February 9, and Thursday, February 17, from 3:40-7:00 pm. Please email Mary Beth Homan to schedule an appointment.
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Time to schedule conferences!
Lower School conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, January 27. Please contact Teri Brown to schedule.
Childcare will be available during your conference in both Constitution Hall and Liberty Hall. Children should be escorted, signed in, and signed out by the parent.
Spelling Bee:
Students in Levels 4-8 will compete in the BA Spelling Bee on Friday, January 28, at 2 pm. Additional details to come!
After-School Enrichment: Spring classes will begin in just a few weeks! Click here to register your student.
Love & Logic provides a framework to help parents create a respectful and healthy relationship with their children. This six-week course will be offered at BA during February and March. The fee is $200 per person or $180 for a couple when both parents register. See our website for specific dates, details. and to register.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Break out your flip flops, board shorts, and Hawaiian shirts, the 2022 BA Auction, "Luau Under the Stars," is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, in Patriots Hall. The Dinner Auction Volunteer Committee, led by co-chairs Krissy Kappl and Sarah Slaughter, is looking forward to a fun and welcoming, in-person event that will give you an escape to the islands!
The funds from this year's event will go to support fine arts at BA, so dig deep and do what you can to support this popular and thriving part of our school.
Looking for ways to support the Auction? You can help provide underwriting in the form of sponsorships, program ads, and provide items for the silent and live auctions. Interested?Contact Peter Grossman in the Advancement Office.
But Wait!! You can also....
Purchase a "Ticket to Paradise" to send to your child! You have seen these fun notes in the past, and they are back again this year. "Tickets to Paradise" 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 Mary Ricci in the Advancement Office.
We would love a few more volunteers to help us this year, so, if you are interested, please contact Mary Ricci or Sarah Slaughter, or sign up on VolunteerHub. Even an hour or two here and there can help!
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Father- Daughter Social
Nearly 200 fathers and daughters lit up the night on Saturday. Thanks to all the volunteers and co-chairs for the fun guests had dancing, playing glow games, posing for photos, and slurping root beer floats. Check here for more photos.
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Heritage Fair - Consider volunteering to deliver our Star of Heritage to Primary School and Lower School Families - Saturday, March 5, 2022, 2 - 4 pm in the Freedom Hall Gyms.
Heritage Fair presents the opportunity to celebrate all the family backgrounds in our community. Volunteer to host a booth or display a talent. All BA families are welcome to share their culture with our younger scholars. Register to participate on VolunteerHub or contact Chairs Ashley Gebreyesus or Nina Ginde for opportunities to help. Click on links below to learn more and to view pictures of past events.
Save the Date for Grandparents Day: We'll welcome Grandparents to campus the morning of Thursday, April 14. Look for an email coming soon from Advancement with more details and an opportunity to update Grandparent information.
Interested in planning or hosting an event for your child’s Level? Please contact Mary Ricci for more information.
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