5-14-2014 - Brookfield Academy

BROOKFIELD ACADEMY
News
3460 North Brookfield Road • P. O. Box 907 Brookfield, WI 53008-0907
www.brookfieldacademy.org
Volume N, Number 33
WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, May 14
• Level 2 Ellis Island Day
• Level 2 Parents:
Life in Liberty Hall...Beyond the Classroom
6 – 7 pm, Liberty Hall Library
• Level 4 Parents: Fall Sports Parents Info
Meeting
8:30 am, Liberty Hall Library
FRIDAY, May 16
• Learn about BA's Scout Program
6:30 pm
Fields of Freedom Concession Stand
SUNDAY, May 18
• Graduation
2 pm, Patriots Hall Gym (p. 1)
MONDAY, May 19
• PS Physical Fitness Awards at Assembly
• PS/LS Review and Exams (p. 2)
TUESDAY, May 20
• LS Math Awards at Assembly
WEDNESDAY, May 21
• LS Physical Fitness Awards at Assembly
THURSDAY, May 22
• LS French Pronunciation Awards at Assembly
• US Performing Arts Reception
6 – 8 pm, Patriots Hall Performing Arts Studio
FRIDAY, May 23
• Summer Days T-shirt Day
• Level 5 Spring Sports Assembly
• MS/LS Fall Sports Registration ends
(See Sports Report)
• AP Economics Presentation
1 – 3 pm, Patriots Hall Gym (p. 1)
July Packet News!
Parents: Pick up your July Packet before
everyone else receives theirs in the mail.
Wednesday, July 16, 1:30-4 pm
Founders Hall
Take advantage of this early pick-up,
help us save on postage,
and receive a special summer treat!
Wednesday, May14, 2014
5 STAR MESSAGE
BA: Where Leaders Learn
This weekend, Brookfield Academy will graduate its 44th senior class. This year’s
class of 84 seniors is the largest graduating class in the school’s history.
On Friday evening, the Senior Dinner will be held at the Wisconsin Club to
recognize and honor the Class of 2014 and their parents. On Sunday afternoon,
at Brookfield Academy's commencement ceremony, we will proudly present
diplomas to our outstanding and deserving seniors.
These events highlight the culmination of an educational journey filled with
fond memories, notable achievements, and lasting friendships. It is with great
joy, satisfaction, and gratitude for having had the opportunity to educate these
exceptional students that we firmly believe Brookfield Academy’s 44th graduating
class is prepared for college and life.
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ALL SCHOOL
H Congratulations, Class of 2014! These students are ranked among the best scholars
in the nation. They have been recognized as amazing athletes and have won
countless awards for their efforts on our stages, on our athletic fields, and in
our classrooms. Best wishes to our graduates as they continue their educational journey!
H Graduation Parking: Additional parking will be available at Liberty Hall. The east
door to Patriots Hall will be open for your convenience. Parking will also be
available at the Fields of Freedom, with a shuttle bus to and from Patriots Hall.
H Congratulations! Seniors Liam McCarty, Jimmy McMullen, and Justin Zhu have
been awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 each. Approximately 1.5 million
students entered the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners are
chosen from approximately 15,000 distinguished finalists.
H Cum Laude Society inductees: Sam Baureis, Neil Chand, Emily Esser, Griffin Gill,
Paige Hammond, Morgan Malatesta, Emily Marks, Liam McCarty, Jimmy
McMullen, Robert Neff, Sangwoo Park, Simar Puri, Daniel Trunzo,Clare
Urbanksi, Hee-Jun Yang, and Justin Zhu. Congratulations!
H BA French students score big at the State Concours Oral! Thirty-six students competed
in a State French forensic style competition, earning 34 gold medals and
two silver medals. Lower School: Charlotte Aexel, Gabriella Bellido, Natalie
Cartwright, Lily Childress, Nick Dortzbach, Grant Erlinder, Genevieve
Kopp, Megan McCarty, Mishaal Omer, Sam Simic, and Rose Urbanski; Middle
School: Margot Armbruster, Lily Beckett, Arushi Dhingra, Alex Dortzbach,
Ananya Ganesan, Isabelle Grossman, Madison Hesse, Janna Husson, Wil
Ihlenfeld, Adrian Lapadat, Carolyn Miller, Alexandra Petrova, Emma
Priztlaff, Avantika Saha, Shouryaman Saha, Ana Schneider, Manasi Simhan,
Neha Shridhar, Lauren Steidl, and Charlie Wacholz; and Upper School: Maura
Bielinski, Sriram Gollapudy, Skye McCoy, Kristen Sportiello, and Ann
Urbanski. Competition categories included Poetry, Extemporaneous Prose
Reading, and Extemporaneous Conversation. French has been part of the BA
curriculum since the school’s founding, and our students continue to enjoy
and excel in all aspects of language learning. Congratulations!
H AP Microeconomics students present their business plans and showcase products in
Patriots Hall Gym on Friday, May 23, 1 -3 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
UPPER SCHOOL
H Awards were given to members of the graduating class at the senior assembly.
Subject Awards: Art, Brigid Malloy; Biology, Simarjeet Puri; Computer, Neil Chand;
English, Alexandra Egan; French, Emily Marks; German, Mary Kate Elfelt;
History, Samuel Baureis; Latin, Emily Esser; Math, William McCarty; Music,
Mary Mueller; Spanish, Sarah Morris; and Theater, Claire Halquist. Club awards:
Ambassadors Club, Annie Eggert; Asian Culture Club, Ricky Singh; Chess Club, Troy
Zimmermann; Drama (BATT/ITS), Claire Halquist; French Club, Emily Marks;
Lunch Swap Club, Jonathan Giera; Mock Trial, Paige Hammond, Liam McCarty,
and Simar Puri; Newspaper and Journalism/Sports Writer, Daniel Trunzo and Morgan
Malatesta; S.M.A.R.T. Team (Science) Moid Ali and Sarah Morris; Spanish Club,
Raphael Rodriguez, Jr.; Student Council (STUCO), Chibuzo Aguwa; and Yearbook
Griffin Gill.
H Team members Miya Doniparthi, Katherine Sharpless, Murali Palathinkara,
Sriram Gollapudy, and Steven Chen participated in the Federal Reserve Bank
Challenge, taking third in their six-State region, making formal presentations
and tackling very difficult subject matter. Well done!
H Upper School Performing Arts Reception,Thursday, May 22, 6 – 8 pm, Patriots Hall
Performing Arts Studio. A student cabaret will feature senior performers.
Come celebrate the accomplishments of theater and music students this year,
including an induction of members into the International Thespian Society.
H Parents: Please pick up medications you supplied for the school year by June 4.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
H Parents selling textbooks to incoming 2014-15 MS students/parents can fill
out the textbook resale form located in the MS office or online under forms.
BA will only share contact information with interested parents; resale forms
will be posted for prospective buyers in the office by Mrs. Randall’s desk. All
textbook prices and sales are determined and finalized between seller and
buyer. Contact Mr. Ricci with any questions.
H Fall Sports Registration runs through Friday, May 23; See Sports Report.
H Parents: Please pick up medications you supplied for the school year by June 3.
LOWER SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL
H Level 5 parents interested in purchasing textbooks for use at home can find
the 2014-15 textbook list online. BA provides one set of textbooks; many
parents buy an additional set. Some current Level 6 parents may be selling
additional copies. Routinely check the MS office for textbook resale forms to
see what is for sale. All prices and sales are determined and finalized between
seller and buyer. Please contact Mr. Ricci with any questions.
H Ellis Island Day for Level 2 is Wednesday, May 14.
H Level 4 Parents: Fall Sports Parent Information Meeting, Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 am,
Liberty Hall Library. Please attend if your child is considering enrolling in
BA fall athletics.
Primary School Physical Fitness Awards at Assembly, Monday, May 19.
Primary School and Lower School Review and Exams, May 19-28.
Lower School Math Awards at Assembly, Tuesday, May 20.
Lower School Physical Fitness Awards at Assembly, Wednesday, May 21.
Lower School French Pronunciation,Contest Awards at Assembly, Thursday, May 22.
Level 5 Spring Sports Assembly, Friday, May 23.
H Level 5 Fall Sports Registration for incoming Level 6 ends Friday, May 23. See Sport Report.
If you know a parent with a child ready for Levels A - 2, who may be interested in
attending BA this fall, please invite them to our Petting Zoo and Pony Rides on Saturday,
May 31, 10 am – 12 Noon, Constitution Hall. Current BA students are welcome to
attend when bringing a non-BA guest. Contact mary.ricci@brookfieldacademy.org.
Parents: Please pick up medications you supplied for the school year by May 29.
 Parents: All unused Peter Rabbit and Narnia tickets must be submitted to the Business
Office by Friday, June 13, for a refund.
ADVANCEMENT/
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to our Teacher
Appreciation Week volunteers,
especially Debbie York, Brooke
Erlinder, Kris Guest, Julie Halquist,
and Chris Schlagenhauf for doing
such a wonderful job showing our
faculty and staff how much we
appreciate them!
Dinner Auction
Thank you to everyone who made this
year’s Dinner Auction a success! As a
direct result of the generosity shown
by our sponsors, donors, guests,
and volunteers, we raised $235,000
to increase campus security for our
students next year! There truly is no
place like home!
Congratulations to our Five Star Raffle
Winners:
• 1st prize - Marco and Yoli Costa
• 2nd prize - Ed and Anne Marie
Paloucek
• 3rd prize - Marty and Mimi Lowy
Volunteer Thank You Brunch
So much of what makes BA great is the
hard work and generosity shown by
our dedicated volunteers! Please join
us Wednesday, May 21, at 8:30 am in
the Liberty Hall Library as we gather
with friends for a volunteer thank you
brunch.
Volunteering
If you would like to learn more about
ways to get involved at BA, please e-mail
kelly.levenhagen@brookfieldacademy.org.