2022-23 School Theme: 60 Years - A Tradition of Excellence
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The arts have always been valued at Brookfield Academy.
Today, more than 80% of all BA students are engaged in curricular Arts classes (visual arts, choral or instrumental music, or theatre) at any given time.
Why are we committed to including the arts as part of the curriculum at Brookfield Academy? Here are just a couple of reasons why creativity is central to what we do:
1. Creativity helps students synthesize. Whether it's in an original painting, a piece of choral music, or playing a character on stage, the arts require students to engage what they already know (be it history, literature, or culture) to express something new.
2. Creativity brings us together. For those of you who attended a performance of Cinderella, our Upper School spring musical, you saw actors, technical artists, and musicians working together in an amazing way. That kind of intense collaboration breeds fun and friendships.
3. Creativity helps us feel alive. Through stunningly beautiful visual images, moments of humor, or poetic reflection, we are brought out of ourselves, find a respite from the day's stress, and gain energy to do new things. The arts can help us reflect, re-center, and feel more alive.
The amazing benefits of creativity in action with our students can be seen all across campus! Here are a few of the arts events coming up when we return from Spring Break:
US Art Show - April 5 at Brookfield Public Library
LS Play - The Grunch - April 14-16
MS Art Show - April 20-21
MS-US Choral and Instrumental Concerts - April 20-21
PS Plays - April 28
US Theatre Showcase - May 10
~ Wes Schultz, Executive Director of the Arts
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REMINDER
Spring Break
March 13-24
TODAY!
WEDNESDAY
March 8
2:15 pm
Upper School
Winter Sports Assembly
Patriots Hall
THURSDAY
March 9
6-9 pm
BA 60th Anniversary Celebration with Keynote Speaker
Yeonmi Park
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
FRIDAY
March 10
8:15-12 noon
Character & Opportunity Seminar for
Upper School Students
Patriots Hall
WEDNESDAY
April 5
6-8 pm
Upper School Art Show Opening
Brookfield Public Library
EASTER BREAK
April 7-10
School Resumes Tuesday, April 11
SATURDAY
April 15
Upper School Prom
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Upper School Art Show: Join us Wednesday, April 5, from 6-8 pm, at the Brookfield Public Library for the opening of the US Art Show.
See for Yourself: Even if your child has been at BA for several years, you may have questions about the levels coming up next. We'd be happy to provide a personal tour so you can experience the "new" environment for yourself. If you have a student making a transition, please feel free to contact Joan Doble. She can answer your questions or schedule a visit.
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Summer Days 2023: Registration is open! Classes are filling up quickly. Please visit the Summer Days webpage for class information and to enroll. The online catalog can be found here.
Spring Break is Monday, March 13-Friday, March 24. Classes resume on Monday, March 27.
Economics for Adults: If you ever wonder what upperclassmen at BA learn about in their economics classes, please join us for three evenings - March 30, April 13, and April 20 - for fun discussion and an introduction to the powerful "economic way of thinking." For more information and to register, visit the Parent Presentation page of our website.
Classical Heritage Series: Why the West Matters: How the Great Enrichment Happened with presenter Bruce Rottman, Director of Brookfield Academy's Free Market Institute. Join us on Friday, April 14, at 8:30 am in the Washington Room at Founders Hall. To register, email Linda Pryor.
Student Directory Updates: For the most up-to-date information, please use our online directory in the MyBA portal.
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Congratulations to Character Commendation recipients: Emily O'Quinn, Chloe Fritz, Olivia Greipp, Marina Matson, Isaac Jansen, Sohum Sharma, Camden Pifel, Eli Rigel.
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Character & Opportunity: On Friday, March 10, Upper School students will spend the morning hearing from amazing speakers, including Yeonmi Park and Fr. Robert Sirico, as well as entrepreneurs, economists, and other leaders. The seminar provides opportunities for students to see the Five Stars in action beyond Brookfield Academy and to consider how they might be incorporated into their own lives..
Spring Break Fun!: The annual student Essay Competition is underway from now until the deadline on March 27, 2023. Why not encourage your son or daughter to take a few minutes while relaxing at the pool or enduring a lengthy plane ride to write some essays? (OK, the pool might be a stretch but the plane ride is definitely an option.) The funds have a variety of purposes, including reducing the tuition bill, supporting a worthy service project, funding out-of-the box adventures, or paying costs to attend a field hockey camp. Recipients of scholarships and awards will be announced in April. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Pesch.
Upper School Winter Sports Awards Assembly is today, Wednesday, March 8, at 2:15 pm in the Patriots Hall Gym.
Summer Days 2023 Opportunities: In addition to an assortment of engaging enrichment classes for Upper School students, Geometry will be offered for credit.
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Levels 5-8 Athletics: Click the image at the left to view the slideshow that was shared at yesterday's Winter Sports Assembly. For more great photos from the winter sports season, visit www.frophoto.com/bawintersports2223
Celebrating Pi ~ Pi Day, officially March 14, will be celebrated by our Middle School students on Friday, March 10, at 2:30 pm in the Freedom Hall North Gym. Students will honor Pi, the famous number that makes the world go "round," with a Pi Digit recitation contest. As always, parents are welcome to attend.
Course Selection: Current Level 8 students will be receiving Upper School Course Request Forms for the 2023-24 school year after Spring Break. Please watch for more information.
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An Abundance of Art! Thank you to Primary School and Lower School students for creating such beautiful works and to our faculty for sharing them with parents, grandparents, and friends during the PS/LS Art Show. It was wonderful! Click the photo at the right for more great pictures of the event from Mark Frohna.
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Levels 5-8 Winter Sports Assembly: The assembly was a wonderful celebration of our student athletes. Click the image at the left to view the slide show from assembly and visit www.frophoto.com/bawintersports2223 for more great photos.
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Lower School Musical: On Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16, Lower School students will present The Grunch. This musical was inspired by the story of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The humorous and fun show tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who never feels like he fits in. Tickets will be available after Spring Break.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Dinner Auction
Downtown Hoedown
April 29, 2023
Spring Break is almost here, and we wish you all a restful two weeks. The only homework you will have is to watch for your 2023 Dinner Auction invitation. The BA Dinner Auction Committee was hard at work stuffing and mailing your invite this past Tuesday, and you should be receiving it soon! Anxious to register now? Online registration is open NOW by clicking here. Grab your friends and make a table, or tell us you would like to join one, and we will get you seated.
The Gold Rush 50/50 raffle is on, so buy your chances today to participate! You can pre-order tickets online, you can drop off your order in the Advancement Office, or we can take your orders over the phone at (262) 783-3200. The winner splits the money raised with BA - everyone's a winner!
Looking for more ways to help the Dinner Auction? Here’s how:
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Auction Volunteers gathered to stuff envelopes and prepare invitations to this year's Dinner Auction - the Downtown Hoedown - for mailing. |
US Taco Lunch - Volunteers Needed March 10: Students are participating in a Character & Opportunity seminar on Friday and will be hungry before their talent show. Want to help prepare, serve, and/or clean up for this delicious lunch? If so, go to VolunteerHub to register for one or both time slots.
Teacher Appreciation on Wednesday, May 3, (breakfast) and Thursday, May 4 (lunch):
This special event shows our appreciation and gratitude to all BA teachers and staff. Help is needed coordinating the food list, drop-offs, and decorating. Join us for a planning meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 8:30 am in the Volunteer Room of Founders Hall or register to attend on VolunteerHub.
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