2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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Last month, tuition letters were mailed with a reminder that it is time to deposit to secure a spot in class for the 2021-22 school year. Parents sometimes question why Brookfield Academy asks for this $2,000 deposit well ahead of the new school year. Simply put, while students still have four months of school and three months of summer to enjoy, the Administrative team is planning ahead to ensure continued excellence in delivering programs to your children in a safe, dynamic environment.
Re-enrolling now and committing to Brookfield Academy helps determine our operating budget for the year with the guarantee that 100% of tuition dollars are dedicated to delivering our in-person learning. Later today, we will share with you a special video message. The message highlights our commitment to continued excellence to ensure that students will thrive in our facilities and learn from caring teachers who deliver a rich, classical liberal arts curriculum while adhering to our Mission, philosophy, and the values represented by our Five Stars.
The deposit due date is Wednesday, February 17. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our BA school community!
~Doug Ricci, Assistant Head of School
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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
February 3
Follett Online Book Fair
THURSDAY
February 4
Little House Day/
Pioneer Day
Level 3
Follett Online Book Fair
Little Knights
Enrollment Deadline
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
Upper School Conferences
3:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
WEDNESDAY
February 10
Book Discussion
"How to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence"
2 pm via Zoom
Middle School Conferences
3:40-7 pm via Zoom
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Welcome! Eli Rigel (Level 7), and parents, Mr. Blake and Mrs. Sarah Rigel.
Winter Break is February 5-8; no homework weekend!
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Countdown to Completion:
Construction crews are working diligently to complete the floor installation in the Fitness Center to make way for fitness equipment. More updates coming soon!
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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Congratulations! Two Brookfield Academy seniors are in the running for one of the highest academic honors available to graduating seniors. Daniel Perelman and Rhea Singh are among 4,500 candidates for the 2021 class of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. A panel of educators will select 600 semifinalists and the Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by the President, will select finalists. The U.S. Department of Education will announce up to 161 Presidential Scholars this spring.
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Congratulations! Scholastic Writing Awards-Wisconsin has recognized nine Upper School students who earned 45 awards in all: Emmalynn Bergman, two Silver Keys (Poetry); Anushka Guru, Gold Key (Personal Essay & Memoir), Honorable Mention (Short Story); Anvesha Guru, Silver Key (Critical Essay), Honorable Mention (Humor); Max Hong, two Gold Keys (Short Story, Poetry), Silver Key (Short Story); Leah Johnson, seven Gold Keys (Poetry-5, Personal Essay & Memoir-1, Critical Essay-1), five Silver Keys (Poetry), Honorable Mention (Poetry); Mishaal Omer, six Gold Keys (Poetry-3, Short Story-1, Personal Essay & Memoir-1, Writing Portfolio-1); Serena Suson, four Gold Keys (Poetry, Personal Essay & Memoir, Dramatic Script, Writing Portfolio), three Silver Keys (Personal Essay & Memoir, Short story, Poetry), two Honorable Mentions (Poetry); Adrian Yin, two Gold Keys (Critical Essay), three Silver Keys (Flash Fiction, Poetry-2), Honorable Mention (Personal Essay & Memoir); Ruthie Yu, Gold Key (Short Story), Silver Key (Science Fiction & Fantasy). Gold Key works move on to the national competition.
Congratulations! Primary School Handwriting contest winners – Level B: Aaron Kang, Liam Fenelon, Brooke VanCronkhite (Level winner), Emaan Bilal (Most Improved) and Peter Tsitiridis (Most Improved); Level 1: George Clark (Level winner), Charley Honkamp, Armaan Bal, and Abinav Khadka (Most Improved); Level 2: Decker Priebe (Level winner), Nitya Singh, Yamin Elchekha, and Kei Yoshino (Most Improved).
Congratulations! Lower School Handwriting contest winners– Level 3: Liesl Eiche, Nicholas Otto, Charlotte Gale (Level winner) and William Porter (Most Improved); Level 4: Alayna Bauer, Monroe Emling (Level winner), Finn Mason, Lorelai Burns, and Nathan Janavitz (Most Improved); Level 5: Collin Leh (Level winner), Ava Li, Claire Spaeth, and Victoria Solanki (Most Improved).
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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Book Discussion on "How to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" by Paul B. Skousen, Wednesday, February 10, 2 pm.
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The Classical Heritage Series presentation: How Classical & Character Education Can Thrive: An Instructional & School-wide Framework, presented by Dr. Karen Bohlin, Wednesday, February 24, 8:30 am.
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:
- Drs. Hasan Cetingul and Muge Pirtini-Cetingul (Kuzey-4, Liz-A) new address: W212 N6085 Legacy Trl, Menomonee Falls, 53051, new email: muge.pirtini@outlook.com;
- Ms. Rose Frohna (Stuart-10) new address: 1101 Christopher Ct., Oconomowoc, 53066;
- Mr. Eric and Dr. Andrea Huston (Genevieve-A) new address: N47 W22358 Woodleaf Way, Pewaukee, 53072;
- Mr. Anandjot and Mrs. Manjeet Khubbar (Kabeer -10) new address: 3830 Richland Pkwy, Apt. 106, Brookfield, 53045;
- Mr. William Pangman and Mrs. Rosa Maria Velez Pangman (Albert -10) new address: 202 Westminster Dr., Waukesha, 53186.
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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Annual ERB Tests for Levels 6-8 are 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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Little House Day/Pioneer Day is Thursday, February 4, for our Level 3 students. Students dress in period clothing, churn butter, and give a recitation as a culmination of their Wisconsin unit.
Primary School and Lower School review and exams: Thursday, February 11, through Friday, February 19.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Follett Book eFair
The last day to Order Books is Friday, February 5. The Follett Book eFair is going strong! Shop here and place your order for your LK- Level 8 scholar! All eFair information is available under special events on the BA website. Questions? Contact Stacey Jansen and/or Amara Koenings.
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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
The Dinner Auction team is working hard to bring you a fantastic social event to look forward to in April. Whether you choose to enjoy the event from home or IN PERSON, on campus, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy great music from the 80s, delicious comfort food, and good times, all in support of BA.
This is a party for the BA community to enjoy, and we are looking for donations of time, talent, and treasure to help make our event a success.
How? Read on!
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Sign up to volunteer here;
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Send a Gnarly Note to your child, favorite teacher, or BA staff;
- Purchase raffle tickets (information coming soon!);
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Sponsor a fun Auction activity - there are a variety of support levels. Visit the BA website for more information on sponsorships;
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Buy an ad in the Auction Program to promote your business;
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Contribute cash, or purchase an Amazon Wish List Silent Auction item for the Level Baskets;
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Questions? Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
Special Request! Special Request! Do you have......
The BA Auction Committee is always looking for tickets to use in the Silent and Live Auctions. Tickets to sporting events, concerts, special events are wonderful additions to the Auction and make great donations to Brookfield Academy. If you are interested in donating any tickets to the Dinner Auction, please contact Sarah Slaughter or Peter Grossman.
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Heritage Cookbook
Submit your Recipe by Friday!
Primary School and Lower School parents - The cookbook recipes are rolling in, representing Italy, Haiti, France, Pakistan, Brazil, India, Sicily, Armenia, Germany, Greece, and Wales! Thank you to all who have submitted recipes. Let’s keep them coming! We could use more desserts, appetizers, and vegetarian recipes.
Recipe submissions are due this Friday, February 5. All details are located on the
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, an 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 box. This day will be a one-day, online fundraising event for the Patriots Heritage Endowed Fund, specifically supporting Upper School capital needs. The day will conclude with a fun Trivia Contest via Zoom, 7-8 pm. Order your wine gift set today!
Join the Patriots Heritage Society by donating $1,000 to the Fund which benefits Patriots Hall. Once you are a member of the Society, your name will be added to the special plaque in the Upper School. Proceeds for 2021 will be earmarked exclusively for the Fitness Center. 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 - In person at Patriots Hall or @your home, virtually.
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