2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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In education, it is important to instill in our students a true joy in learning and a thirst for knowledge, all born out of a deep sense of wonder. One simple way for all of us to work together on this endeavor is to share our enthusiasm for learning with the young people around us - to model that excitement and desire to dig in and grow. You may not be aware that the Center for Mission & Academics provides a broad range of resources that may be of interest. The Mission section of our website and the Resources section of the MyBA parent portal offer many articles, our blog, and podcast, as well as videos of recent speakers like Roger Ream and Judge Shelley Grogan. You also can participate in programming offered right here on campus for parents and friends. For example, beginning in January, there is a three-part series on the value of learning about Western Civilization offered by three of our Upper School history teachers. We would love for you to join in, offer suggestions, and invite friends. This is one more way we can joyfully continue to live out our school theme, Celebrate Learning Together.
~ Linda Pryor, Executive Director, Center for Mission & Academics
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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 12
7:00 pm
Junior Parent
College Night
Patriots Hall Gym
THURSDAY
January 13
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level B to Level 1 Transition
Constitution Hall
All Purpose Room
9:00 am
Parent Coffee
Middle School to
Upper School
Transition Discussion
Patriots Hall Gym
FRIDAY
January 14
8:15 am
Moving Up to the Middle
Freedom Hall Gym
MONDAY
January 17
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level 1 to Level 2 Transition
Constitution Hall Library
TUESDAY
January 18
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level 3 to Level 4 Transition
Lower School Cafeteria
WEDNESDAY
January 19
8:30 am or 6:00 pm
Parent Information Sessions
Navigating the New Tuition Management System -
Parent Info Session
Freedom Hall Library
THURSDAY
January 20
8:30 am
Parent Coffee
Level 4 to Level 5 Transition
Lower School Cafeteria
FRIDAY
January 21
8:15 am
Middle School Honor Roll Assembly
Freedom Hall Gym
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Congratulations! We are excited to announce that 28 students from BA were recognized in the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards-Wisconsin State competition. Twelve students received Gold Key awards, and their work will move on to the national competition in New York City in March. For more information on specific winners, please see the Upper School section below.
Re-enrollment: We look forward to enrolling your students for the 2022-23 school year. We've upgraded our systems to better support our students and families, and the enrollment and tuition management can now be handled online. You've received an email with general information, and more details are coming soon.
Navigating the Tuition Management System: Wednesday, January 19, we are offering two sessions to provide additional support to parents transitioning to the new Tuition Management System. If you're interested, bring your laptop to the Freedom Hall Library at 8:30 am or 6:00 pm, and staff will be there to share more background and assist with any technical difficulties.
IMPORTANT Traffic Reminder: Please remember it is important for anyone exiting the main drive and south drive of Freedom Hall to refrain from turning left during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. With piles of snow and slippery roads, this will help keep cars moving safely and more efficiently.
Summer Days - Save the Dates! We're excited to announce that Summer Days will run from June 6 - July 29 (with the week of July 4 off). Planning is well underway for a fun summer of activities, sports, and learning!
CODA: Welcome to new piano instructor, Diane Voegtlin! There are still time slots available for piano lessons. Please contact Mary Schmidt to enroll your students in CODA lessons.
A New Episode of the Mission & Academics Podcast is available here, on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode, Linda speaks with Megan Morello who shares a parent's perspective on our annual theme, Celebrate Learning Together.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Junior Parent College Night is today, Wednesday, January 12, at 7 pm.
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.
Congratulations to students who received recognition in the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards-Wisconsin State competition. There were 38 awards given, and 28 of them went to BA students: Justyn Anderson Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Jesus Avila Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Tyler Beckley Gold Key, Sculpture; Laurette Blanchard Honorable Mention, Mixed Media; Jacqueline Dieck Honorable Mention - Painting, Honorable Mention - Painting; Hannah Ding Gold Key- Sculpture, Gold Key - Painting, Silver Key - Painting, Silver Key - Portfolio; Cecilia Elfelt Gold Key - Drawing and Illustration, Honorable Mention - Sculpture; Max Hong Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Jeff Huang Gold Key - Sculpture, Gold Key - Drawing and Illustration; Eve Janavitz Honorable Mention, Mixed Media; Lucia Jensen Honorable Mention, Sculpture; Raya Khraisat Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Chloe Manke Silver Key, Drawing and Illustration; Xitlali Martinez Silver Key, Drawing and Illustration; Eleanor Plamann Gold Key, Digital Art; Emma Richardson Silver Key- Sculpture, Silver Key- Mixed Media; Aidan Rogers Honorable Mention, Photography
Mira Santo Tomas Gold Key, Film & Animation; Theo Sarnowski Gold Key - Sculpture, Silver Key - Sculpture;
Olivia Schaub Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration;
Elisabeth Schwertfeger Silver Key, Sculpture; Katherine Shalyaev Honorable Mention - Sculpture, Honorable Mention - Painting; Yifan Wang, Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Estelle Watts Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio; Sara Wilson Honorable Mention, Sculpture; Yunqi Xu Gold Key, Fashion; Cynthia Yu Gold Key, Drawing and Illustration; Anneke Zaiser Gold Key - Printmaking, Honorable Mention - Printmaking.
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Congratulations BA Climb Team! The team earned a first place finish at a Wisconsin High School Climb League competition on January 7. Lily Childress, Leora Schmidt, Isaac Jansen, Matteo Fernandez-Tyson, Joshua Schwartz, Izabel Johnson, Grant Erlinder, Quinn Kaiser, Emma Canga, Divyraj Zala, Danny Reiner, and Jacob Reiner advanced to finals, and five of these students, including Leora Schmidt (D1), Joshua Schwartz (D2), Izabel Johnson and Quinn Kaiser (D3), and Jacob Reiner (D4), won individual first place awards.
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Parents of Level 8 Students - Dr. Dan Davis, Head of the Upper School is hosting a coffee to share information about the transition from Middle School to Upper School.
This event will be tomorrow, January 13 at 9 am in the Patriots Hall gym. Once you've finished at the BAME market for Level 8 parents in Freedom Hall, please come to Patriots Hall and join us for coffee and information.
MS Honor Roll: The middle school will have an honor roll assembly on January 21st at 8:15am. Honor roll and honorable mention will be read from the first semester.
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!
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Level 5 Parents: Moving UP to the Middle is scheduled for this Friday. This is an important informational event for students and parents. It will begin with Assembly at 8:15 am in the Middle School gym followed by a presentation for parents. Contact Joan Doble if you have questions.
Time to schedule conferences! Primary School conferences are on Wednesday, January 26. Please contact Briana Spaeth to schedule. Lower School conferences are on Thursday, January 27. Please contact Teri Brown to schedule.
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!
Save the Dates! Primary School/Lower School Parent Sessions 2022: Find out what is happening in your child's next level! Join us for coffee to learn more about these transitions:
- January 13: Level B to Level 1 - Constitution All Purpose Room
- January 17: Level 1 to Level 2 - Constitution Library
- January 18: Level 3 to Level 4 - Lower School Cafeteria
- January 20: Level 4 to level 5 - Lower School Cafeteria
Additional details will be shared by your student's teacher.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Patriots Heritage Fund Event
The annual Patriots Heritage Fund Event will be held on Saturday, February 19, 7-10 pm, in the Patriots Hall Library. Parents of juniors and seniors - this event is for you! Come celebrate Patriots Hall with alumni parents from the Classes of 2010 - 2021 and your friends at BA. The Patriots Heritage Fund supports capital needs of Patriots Hall. Enjoy a wine and bourbon tasting, mocktails, and hors d’oeuvres! Watch your mail for an invitation coming soon! 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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Dinner Auction, April 30, 2022
Luau Under the Stars -
Planning for the 2022 BA Dinner Auction - Luau Under the Stars - is currently underway. Auction Chair Sarah Slaughter and Co-Chair Krissy Kappl are looking forward to bringing you an exciting evening of sun and fun to benefit the Fine Arts at BA. Be sure to save the date!!
In order to host the event, Brookfield Academy is dependent upon your donations of silent and live auction items, as well as monetary sponsorships. If you are interested in helping to sponsor or donate to the event, please contact Peter Grossman.
Interested in volunteering for the Dinner Auction? Contact Mary Ricci in the Advancement Office.
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BA DADS - Light up the Night at the
Father-Daughter Glow Social
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Patriots Hall Upper School Gym
6 - 7:30 pm Primary School and Lower School
7:30 - 9 pm Middle School and Upper School
Enjoy dancing, glow games, photo booth, and more!
$25 per Family
Register for the Father-Daughter Social Today!
Heritage Fair - Primary School and Lower School Families - Saturday, March 5, 2022,
Heritage Fair presents the opportunity to celebrate BA’s family backgrounds. Volunteer to host a booth or display a talent. All BA families are welcome to share their culture with our younger students. Register to participate on VolunteerHub or contact Chairs Ashley Gebreyesus or Nina Ginde for opportunities to help.
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There is always something interesting happening at BA, and we truly appreciate volunteers. Check out the Special Events page of our website and visit VolunteerHub to see all the fun opportunities.
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