2021-22 School Theme: Celebrate Learning Together
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As young girls, both of us were involved with Girl Scouts. During meetings, we sang a traditional song that said, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” The message regarding establishing strong friendships with our peers, new and old, continued to ring true throughout our educational years.
As students mature through our academic programming, entering their Middle School and Upper School years, participation in clubs proves to be an extraordinary way to build on the friendships established in the younger grades and a superior avenue to meet new people. In Freedom Hall, we offer a variety of clubs that engage students of all interests and give the students a chance to connect with others based on similar interests. We host academic clubs, such as our certamen team and MATHCOUNTS, as well as clubs that enrich our arts department, such as Festival Strings and Junior Thespian Society. We have clubs that enhance students' leadership skills, explore special interests and bring out our students’ creative talents. A full list of Middle School clubs can be found HERE.
In the Upper School, options continue to include both academic and social clubs. Students can participate in competitions through the math club, explore other cultures through one of our foreign language clubs, or can hone their writing skills in the poetry club. Unique to the Upper School, students diversify their experience with opportunities to take on leadership roles and to interact with students from a variety of grade levels. Additionally, students are encouraged to bring forth their distinctive ideas for new clubs; the club offering list is constantly in flux. A current list of Upper School club offerings can be found HERE.
As we begin our school year, encourage your child to get involved in one of the many clubs showcased in our club fairs. Clubs, along with our strong athletics, complete the profile for a stellar, well-rounded, school community for our children. It is a joy to watch our students blossom and share their endless talents in their pursuit of building friendships new and old.
~ Shelly Sullivan, Middle School Dean of Students
Jessée Tomchek, Upper School Dean of Students
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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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THURSDAY,
September 23
Liberty Library Volunteer Coffee
8:30 am
Liberty Hall
Picture Day
9 am-12 pm
FRIDAY,
September 24
Freshman/Senior Breakfast
7:30 am
Patriots Hall
Senior Class Photo
Patriots Hall
WEDNESDAY,
September 29
Level A Poem:
"Ten Red Apples"
8:15 am Assembly
WEDNESDAY,
September 29
Parent Program
Level A: Month One is Done
8:30 am
Constitution Hall, All Purpose Room
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Congratulations to seniors and National Merit Semifinalists!
From left to right Row 1: Ronit Gupta, Anna Marshall, Tegbir Chawla, Natalie Cartwright, Pranoy Sangowdar, Emma Canga, Megan McCarty. Row 2: Hashir Ahmad, Alexander Star, Hannah Ding, Jacqueline Dieck.
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More than 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. From the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist Level in February. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
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Congratulations! Nine seniors, Vishrut Agrawal, Nicholas Dortzbach, Eve Janavitz, Quinn Kaiser, Nathaniel Osborne, Ian Smith, Hemza Tarawneh, Ruthie Yu, and Xiyan Zhang, have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students place among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the competition by taking the PSAT.
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Football Game this Thursday, September 23, will be televised live from Broookfield Academy. The game, BA vs Dominican, will feature television coverage, interviews, and play-by-play action from Wisconsin Sports Stream. Watch it here, live at 7 pm on Thursday.
Time to Schedule Conferences: Check your division for specific dates and times.
All School Picture Day Information: Picture day is this week on Thursday, September 23. Please note: No green clothing for students' outfits. All orders must be placed online; instructions can be found here. Composite class pictures are available for purchase, except for Upper School classes due to class size.
Taher Lunch Program: Taher has several paid positions available to help with the lunch program. If you're interested, contact Taher Chef Manager, Stanley Tom. If you have other questions about the lunch program, please contact the office in your Division.
Mission Academy is a workshop that consists of three, 40-minute sessions designed to share the history and Mission of Brookfield Academy. They help new parents transition smoothly, access all BA offers, and connect with other families. If you'd like to attend, there is still one session available. Session III is September 28. To register, email Linda Pryor.
BA's Open House will be held Sunday, October 31. Save the date and help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors who might like to come and learn about BA. More information on our website.
Yearbook! Early Bird Price ($65) expires October 1. Order online for the 2022 edition of this year's book. Once there, select Brookfield Academy from Brookfield, Wisconsin. Be advised, there is more than one Brookfield Academy on the Jostens website, so make sure that you select correctly. Any questions, please contact Laura Koepp.
CODA: There is still some availability for after-school music lessons. Please register here for Percussion, Voice, Piano, and Guitar lessons.
Middle School After-School Program (MAP) Coordinator: There is a paid opportunity for a Coordinator for our MAP program at Freedom Hall. If you're interested, review the position description and contact Mary Schmidt to apply.
Seeking Parent Ambassadors: If you're an enthusiastic BA parent with a true philosophical love for the Academy who would enjoy talking with new and prospective parents, we'd like your help. For a full description of the opportunity, email Admissions.
Achieving and Serving Beyond Campus: Has your Brookfield Academy student been busy achieving and serving beyond BA's campus? If you would like to share an outside accomplishment of your current BA student, please fill out our form.
Future BA Scholar? Do you have a new baby in your family or know someone who does? Brookfield Academy has a welcome gift to send. Contact Joan Doble in Admissions.
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Upper School Parent Conferences: Time to schedule conferences: Wednesday, September 29, 3:40-8:00 pm; Thursday, October 7, 3:40-8:00 pm; and Thursday, October 21, 3:40-8:00 pm. Please email Mary Fenelon with your preferred date, time, and the teachers with whom you'd like to meet; your schedule is returned via email.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Upper School students in Levels 9, 10, and 11 will be offered on Monday, November 8, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Patriots Hall Upper School. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
Narnia Assistants: If you're an Upper School student interested in a paid position as an after-school Narnia Assistant, please complete this application.
College Visits: Representatives from national and international colleges will be available for our students. The BA College Visit schedule is on the College Counseling Office page of our website.
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Conferences: The Middle School offers three nights of conferences in which you are invited to meet with your scholar's teachers. In order to prepare for this, a detailed progress report will come home on Monday, September 27th. Conferences are held on Thursday, October 7, Tuesday, October 12, and Thursday, October 21, each night from 3:40-8:00pm. Please contact Mrs. Mary Beth Homan in order to arrange a time; be sure to indicate which teachers you'd like to meet, along with your preferred times. You may meet in person, or by Zoom.
Club Fair: On Friday, September 24, the Middle School will be holding a Club Fair so students can learn more about options for extracurricular activities.
Final Four Event: An informative first look at life in the Upper School for students in Level 8 and their parents. The student program is from 2:00-7:15 pm and parent program from 5:00-7:15 pm. Childcare will be available if needed. RSVP here.
Scholarship Test Registration: Scholarship testing for current Level 8 students will be offered on Friday, November 5, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Freedom Hall Middle School. Interested students should complete the Scholarship Test Registration Form.
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Level A Parents: Your scholars present their first poem, "Ten Red Apples," Wednesday, September 29, at assembly.
Level A Parent Program: "Level A: Month One is Done" presentation, Wednesday, September 29, following assembly, Constitution Hall, All Purpose Room.
Girl Scout Scavenger Hunt and Information Night - September 29, from 3:30-5:00 pm, Girl Scouts will be holding an event at Beverly Hills Park, behind Liberty Hall. The event is open to all girls from Level B through Level 5. Registered Daisy and Brownie Scouts can earn a patch at this event. A snack will be provided.
Levels B-5: Comment Sheets go home on Wednesday,
October 7.
Conferences are coming up soon. Primary School conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 12. and Lower School conferences will be Wednesday, October 13. Watch for more information regarding scheduling.
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ADVANCEMENT & VOLUNTEER NEWS |
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Homecoming/Founders Fest Thank You!
Homecoming/Founders Fest was another huge success filled with family fun! A heartfelt thank you goes out to Homecoming Tailgate Chairs Shireesha Vijayapal, Smita Agrawal, Stephanie Rushing, and the countless number of volunteers who made these events safe, fun, and memorable for all. Thank you to everyone involved; the BA community is truly grateful for your help and support.
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Five Star Run
Thank you to all who participated in the Five Star Blue and Gold Color Run this past Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners. We hope to see you again next year!
Women 1st 2nd 3rd
1 Mile: Jillian Jones, Harper Spaeth, Claire Spaeth
5K: Kari Janavitz, Antje Kroner-Milsch, Ellie Decker
Men
1 Mile: Alex Wilhelm, Monroe Emling, Caetano Raab Rabida
5k: Kirill Shalyaev, Michael Jansen, Danny Weiner
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Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you to all volunteers for their hard work this past weekend. Your time and effort helped make Homecoming, Founders Fest, and the Five Star Run huge successes. BA is grateful for your service. Check out Volunteer Hub for newly listed events. Contact Mary Ricci with any questions or to express interest in an event.
Annual Giving
Brookfield Academy is a truly special school; not only educating our students in the classroom, but also providing valuable lessons in character and personal responsibility. All while maintaining a stance on freedom and liberty that are unique in today's world of education. This is all made possible through donations of generous parents, family members, and friends. The Annual Giving campaign will officially get underway within the next month, culminating in Online Giving Day on November 23. Giving can happen at any time. You may give online here, or contact Peter Grosman in the Advancement Office.
College Care Packages
If you are a parent of BA’s recent graduating Class of 2021, now is the time to send the Advancement Office his/her college address or home address! We will be sending each of your grads a special college care package. Look for more info coming soon! Please contact Michael Rajchel in the Advancement Office with questions.
Looking for easy ways to donate to Brookfield Academy? Check out these options!
Box Tops - Scan your receipt on the Box Tops app for a change to win $20,000 for Brookfield Academy! Click here for full details. Earning money for BA is easy to do - download the app and start scanning your receipts. Click here to learn how to get in on the fun-raising!
Shop smile.amazon.com - Don’t forget to shop from smile.amazon.com and set Brookfield Academy as the charity of your choice; Amazon will donate .5% of eligible purchases to the school.
Land’s End School Rewards Program - Using Land’s End makes it easier to shop for dress code appropriate clothing. Simply enter our school code 900169533, and BA will earn a percentage of your purchases for the year.
Target & Pick n’ Save - Target and Pick n’ Save also offer donation programs to Brookfield Academy. Check with your local store as to how you can give back to BA!
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