2020-21 School Theme: Embrace Challenge
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We will wait no longer -- students will begin to use our new BA Fitness Center!
First, we had to wait for the specially padded floor to travel all the way from central Asia, and now we are waiting for our new fitness equipment to arrive. Even though the brand new equipment is delayed, this will not stop us from finding other ways to exercise in this bright and incredible 5,000 square foot fitness center! Students from every Division now have the opportunity to enjoy fitness routines, special athletic games, and the rock climbing wall.
The final equipment will be here soon! While we wait, there are many exciting things to do in our new Fitness Center; one of my favorites is basking in the glorious views of our campus from the Center’s walls of windows. We look forward to having all our students enjoying fitness and fun in our new addition.
~ Sharon Koenings, Head of School
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Upcoming Travel Plans: If you plan to travel to a destination listed as a "hot-spot" on the CDC map or if you are traveling by plane and experience a chaotic situation, such as a major delay in airports, please email Elizabeth Andersen with this information. Continuing to be cautious will help us finish out the year strong!
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:
Spring Break:
March 15-26
Easter Break
April 2-5
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WEDNESDAY
March 3
Level 3 Progress Celebration
THURSDAY
March 4
Level 4 Honor Roll Recognition
FRIDAY
March 5
Level 5 Honor Roll Recognition
WEDNESDAY
March 10
Upper School and Middle School Winter Sports Virtual Celebrations
FRIDAY
March 12
Middle School Pi Day
Monday
March 15
Spring Break Begins,
(The next weekly newsletter will be published March 31)
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Fitness Center Amenities:
Did you know the new Fitness Center has an ice bath for our athletes' post-workouts? Our students will enjoy many health benefits in our new Fitness Center!
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. Questions to Mary Ricci or call 262-783-3200, ext. 141.
Half-Day Shadow Visits – Tell a friend about our half-day shadow visits for students entering grade 3 and above. More information here.
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Classical Heritage Series presentation: Brookfield Academy's Judeo-Christian Tradition: What Does It Mean For You?, presented by Linda Pryor, Executive Director of Mission & Academics, will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 8:30 am, via Zoom. For more information or to RSVP -- visit us online.
Registration is Open for Summer Days 2021: Summer Days will run from June 1 - July 30 (closed July 5-9). Check out our 2021 catalog of classes here. NEW THIS YEAR: Do you know a non-BA student looking for an academic boost this summer to bridge the gap from remote learning? Special academic classes are being offered in a variety of subjects. Questions? Contact Julie D'Arruda.
Girl Scout Cookie Drive-through at BA: Who wants Girl Scout Cookies? Support Brookfield Academy Brownie Troop 11216 at their drive-through cookie booth in the Liberty Hall parking lot on Saturday, March 13, 12 noon-3 pm. Cookies are $5 per box and available for cash purchase or donation.
Spring Break is Monday, March 15-Friday, March 26. Classes resume on Monday, March 29!
Student Directory Updates: Mr. Chad and Mrs. Angela Corbin (Caneel-A), the new email for Mr. Corbin is zermatt99@hotmail.com. For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA Portal.
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Scholarships and Awards:
Based on available funding and results from the scholarship test, the Scholarship Committee will be making a second round of awards. Additionally, specific departments are selecting recipients for their awards, and winners will be notified prior to Spring Break.
Essay Competition: Upper School students were also notified earlier this week about awards requiring essays and essay submission guidelines. Students are encouraged to write for multiple awards. The deadline for essay submissions is Friday, March 12, 5 pm. Winners will be notified by Friday, April 16. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Mark Bullio or Dr. Larry Pesch.
Upper School Winter Sports Awards will be featured in a video to be sent out on Wednesday, March 10.
Spring Sports Registration: Upper School spring athletic registration is now open. Students may register here.
Spring College Visits: Representatives from national and international colleges will have virtual visits throughout the spring. The BA College Visit schedule is listed here.
Sophomore College Class Presentation: The College Search ~ SAVE THE DATE: Brookfield Academy welcomes Jim Nondorf, Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Chicago, on Monday, April 19. Dean Nondorf will provide insights and guidance to our sophomore class about how to best approach the college search. This annual tradition of the College Office brings a leading figure in college and university admissions to campus to help prepare the sophomore class for their upcoming work in the College Placement program.
Credit classes for Summer Days 2021: Credit classes are available for all 2021-22 Upper School students. Advanced Graphic Design, Graphic Design, and Geometry will be offered in June and/or July. Please contact Julie D'Arruda with questions.
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Winter Sports Awards will be featured on a video (for Lower School-Level 5 and Middle School-Levels 6-8) on Wednesday, March 10.
Spring Sports Registration: Lower School/Middle School (Levels 5-8) spring athletic registration is now open. More information and registration can be found here. Registration for spring athletics will close on Friday, March 19.
Celebrating Pi ~ Pi Day, (officially March 14), will be celebrated by our Middle School students on Friday, March 12. Students will honor Pi, the famous number that makes the world go "round," with a Pi Digit recitation contest.
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Level 3 Progress Celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 3.
Levels 4 & 5 Honor Roll Recognition: Level 4 Honor Roll will be announced on Thursday, March 4, and Level 5 Honor Roll will be announced on Friday, March 5.
Winter Sports Awards will be featured on a video (for Lower School-Level 5 and Middle School-Levels 6-8) on Wednesday, March 10.
Spring Sports Registration: Lower School/Middle School (Levels 5-8) spring athletic registration is now open. More information and registration can be found here. Registration for spring athletics will close on Friday, March 19.
End of the Year Half-Days Update: Students in Primary School and Lower School will have half-days during Term 3 exams on the following dates: May 24, May 25, and May 26. (Not previously noted on the printed calendar.)
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Patriots Heritage Fund Online Giving Day
Thank you to the parents of the junior and senior classes and the alumni parents of Classes 2010 - 2020. It was a spectacular evening of showcasing BA’s NEW Fitness and Economic Centers. The evening ended with some fun trivia contests. There is still time to donate to the Patriots Heritage Fund. Click here to donate now. Thanks to dedicated and caring parents like you, BA is able to provide these outstanding facilities to our current and future scholars.
Our gratitude is extended to the committee members of the Patriots Heritage Event, John and Roxanne Suson, David and Mona Zignego, Timothy and Virginia Wallace, Ken Dortzbach and Jennie Kent, Alex and Sue Simic, Mary Mitchell, and Joel and Donna Nettesheim - We truly appreciate your support!
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Dinner Auction: Let's Get BAck to our Future...80's Night
Saturday, April 24
Brookfield Academy or Virtual@Home
Planning continues for the Dinner Auction, so mark your calendars to attend in person or at home, and read on for the latest updates:
LEVEL BASKETS!
Competition is hot, hot, HOT between the grade levels to win that coveted dress-down day! With Level B in the lead ($198.33), followed by Little Knights/Level A ($183.33), it's getting close. Good news - YOU still have time to participate and help your student's level win. Make a cash donation of any amount to your child's grade level online HERE, or by writing a check payable to Brookfield Academy, and returning it to the Advancement Office. Contribute to your child’s level by purchasing a gift-in-kind item from the BA Amazon Registry. The value counts like cash for the competition. Take a look at new items too. Thank you to the families who have already participated! The competition ends on April 9! And don't forget...if you order an in-kind item to fill the basket, be sure to select shipping to BA to save yourself the trip. Participate HERE!
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GNARLY NOTES!
TODAY is the deadline to order your March Gnarly Note that will be delivered to your favorite BA person! Order here immediately for this Friday, March 5, and/or for Friday, April 9. Your support has helped us raise $1,850! Please keep the orders coming to help us reach our goal of $5,000. The March notes will include a coupon for an ice cream treat, and April’s notes will help us get outside to celebrate spring.
RAFFLE TICKETS!
Order yours today and help us reach our $20,000 goal in ticket sales! That's 200 six-packs of tickets we wish to sell between now and the Dinner Auction. We can do it! Ask your friends, ask your extended families, and ask co-workers. Prizes include a $5,000 grand prize, a $1,500 2nd prize, and a $500 3rd prize. Forms are online. In addition, an order form and a six-pack of tickets will be coming home with your youngest student. BA will gladly accept credit cards and checks payable to Brookfield Academy. The drawing is on Saturday, April 24, at Brookfield Academy’s Patriots Hall, at 8 pm. You do not need to be present to win. Purchase a single ticket for $20 or a pack of six for $100.
Thank you to our sponsor, Finding Hemingway, by Ken Dortzbach.
Looking for MORE ways
to support the 2021 Dinner Auction?
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Sign up on Volunteer Hub to help out;
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Sponsor a fun area of the Auction -- be a Design Sponsor or The Wine Pull Sponsor! There are many other choices at a variety of levels.
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Buy an ad in the program book to promote your business.
Be sure to check out the BA Dinner Auction website, but if you have more questions, please send them to Sarah Slaughter or Lori Kaari in the Advancement Office.
Event Updates
April 14: Teacher Appreciation Day
April 24: Dinner Auction
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Thank you so much for supporting Brookfield Academy and our Mission! Volunteers like you genuinely change the world, and we are forever grateful.
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