Table Of Contents
1-Welcome
2-New BC Staff
3-Schedule Release Info & Picture/
4-BC Student Services & Student/Parent Information Nights
5-Fall Sports Information
6-BC Fall Musical
7-Annual Registration & Fee Payment Information
8-PTO/Booster Club/Applause Information
9-Senior Portrait Info
10-Picture/Parking Day Info
10-9th Grade/New Student Orientation
11-PSAT Information
12-Attendance
13-Phone Caddies
14-Lancer Block/Lancer Link
15-Arrival & Dismissal
Greetings!
� I hope that everyone is having a great summer. This edition of BC Updates is devoted to back-to-school information. I hope that it answers many of your questions; however, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. My email is gruetzmb@elmbrookschools.org or please call/text me at 262-794-6070.
We do not have a student supply list for BC. Typically students bring basic supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks) to school on the first day. Teachers will inform students of any specific supplies.
Since the spring of 2020 and throughout the 2020/2021 school year, we as a school community did amazing things under difficult circumstances. There are some practices that we will continue to utilize this school year and beyond, but we are looking forward to returning to many of our past practices. Our school-wide focuses for this school year are:
This year we will be welcoming 1200 students to the 2021/2022 school year. Each student has a unique personal story and we are here to help and support each student as they grow and learn during their BC journey. Our purpose as a school is to provide each student with an experience that fosters their aspirations, both short- and long-term, that will lead them to success beyond their years after BC.
This is my 9th year as principal of BC. I am proud to be its principal and grateful that I am also a BC parent. It is going to be a great year! Have a awesome rest of the summer!
Brett J. Gruetzmacher -Proud Principal of Brookfield Central
New BC Staff
Ms. Nina Gevelinger
Social Studies Educator
Ms. Gevelinger has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from Carthage College. She has taught Social Studies, AP US History, and AP US Government for over eight years at both middle and high schools, including a bilingual school in Slovakia. Ms. Gevelinger comes to BC from Cedar Falls High School in Iowa.
Mr. Andrew Flegel
Social Studies Educator
Mr. Flegel has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Cross-Categorical Special Education from Wisconsin Lutheran College. He has taught cross-categorical special education and coached baseball, football, and softball at middle school and high school for over four years - with the past two years being in the Elmbrook School District. Mr. Flegel arrives at BC from Wisconsin Hills.
New BC Staff
Ms. Kelsie Pattillo-Miller
German Language Educator
Ms. Pattillo-Miller has a PhD in Linguistics and a Masters in Foreign Language and Literature from UW-Milwaukee. She has taught German for over 15 years at the middle school, high school, and post-secondary level. Her most recent assignment was lecturing at UW-Milwaukee on introductory and advanced linguistics.
Ms. Hattie Grimm
Art Educator
Ms. Grimm has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Art Education from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a member of the Innovative Educators Institute in Milwaukee and comes to Brookfield Central from Acosta Middle School.
New BC Staff
Mr. Scott Hestekin
Special Education Educator
Mr. Hestekin has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. He is currently working on his Master’s degree in cross-categorical special education. Mr. Hestekin recently transferred to BC from Brookfield East, where he was a special education assistant.
Ms. Jessica Thompson
Special Education Educator
Ms. Thompson has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Education from Wittenberg University. She has taught cross-categorical special education for over seven years at both the elementary and high school level. Ms. Thompson is coming to BC from Mukwonago High School.
New BC Staff
Ms. Callie Barbeau
BC Band Director
Ms. Barbeau has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, and is currently working on her Masters of Music Education at University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Ms. Barbeau arrives at BC from Sabish Middle School in Fond du Lac, where she has been the band director for over three years.
Ms. Jenna Gainer
Consumer & Family Services Educator
Ms. Thompson has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Education from Wittenberg University. She has taught cross-categorical special education for over seven years at both the elementary and high school level. Ms. Thompson is coming to BC from Mukwonago High School.
Student Schedule Release
August 10th (21-22 Schedules will be released for all students in Infinite Campus at 8:00am.)
The following schedule changes will be considered:
A schedule change form will be emailed out on August 10th via the student’s Elmbrook Google Account. This must be completed by August 18, 2021
The BC Administrative Team and Student Services Team will process all requests prior to the start of the school year and all students will receive a notification regarding the status of their request(s). The BC Student Services Team will reach out to students and their families to discuss individual situations on an as needed basis. Email requests will not be considered.
BCHS Student Services Team
The BCHS Student Services Team is a tremendous resource for our students. The team works together to provide support for all students at BCHS.
Student & Parent Info Nights
The BC Administrative Team and the BC Student Services Team will be hosting Student & Parent Info nights for all grade levels. It is important for both students AND parents to attend the presentations.
Football
Coach Joel Nellis nellisj@elmbrookschools.org
Girls Golf
Coach Brian Scrobel scrobelb@elmbrookschools.org
Girls Tennis
Coach Jon Vogt vogtj@elmbrookschools.org
Girls Swim & Dive
Coach Carissa Donkersgoed Paaschc@elmbrookschools.org
July 1st Registration opens for Fall Sports: https://brookfieldcentralhs.rschoolteams.com/page/5605
Cross Country
Boys Coach Ronn Blaha blahar@elmbrookschools.org
Girls Coach Lorie Lewis lewisl@elmbrookschools.org
Girls Volleyball
Coach Tiffany Voge voget@elmbrookschools.org
Boys Volleyball
Coach John Jablonowski jablonoj@elmbrookschools.org
Coach Riley Stone stoner@elmbrookschools.org
Boys Soccer
Coach Dan Makal makald@elmbrookschools.org
Don Kurth-Associate Principal for Activities/Athletics
Yvette Cunningham-Admin Assistant to Athletic Director
November 19-21
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Be Ready for Picture/Parking Day! Pay Your Fees Online Starting July 27th!
July 27th: Elmbrook’s Annual Online Registration/Fee Payment Begins
Athletic card fees should be paid BEFORE Picture/Parking Day on
Aug. 18th so that the payment can be designated on the student’s ID card.
Brookfield Central's PTO is an organization that works together with parents, staff, and the community to maintain Brookfield Central's status as an exceptional school. Your PTO supports and funds a variety of BCHS events and programs such as Teacher Mini-Grants (funding for non-budgetary school items), Teacher Appreciation Events, Student Scholarship (available to Seniors of PTO members), Post Prom, Project Graduation, Parent Network Programming, and more.
Parents, to join BC PTO, please go to SCHOOL STORE on the registration site where you'll find the membership link. Your support of the BC PTO helps fund mini grants for teachers to purchase non-budgetary school items, staff appreciation events, Post Prom, Project Graduation as well as student scholarships given through the Elmbrook Education Foundation.. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer with the PTO, please contact Diane Nemcek at dianenemcek@gmail.com
The majority of these events and programs are funded by your $25 membership dues. While attending the monthly meetings and volunteering is certainly not required, these programs and events can-not take place without volunteers, and all are welcome! The meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am. If you have any questions, please feel free to email bchspto1@gmail.com.
The BC Booster Club is a membership organization that works closely with ALL athletic teams, band and the athletic department to identify unfunded needs. We invite you to become a member of the club. Please fill out this membership form to join.
The BC Booster Club meets the second Monday of each month during the school year at 7pm in the BC library or cafeteria.
The BC Booster Club Annual Golf Outing is on August 15th at Ironwood Golf Course. This outing is one of the major fundraising events each year in support of BC athletics and band. This event brings together BC alumni, parents, coaches, and friends for a fun-filled day of golf, food, and drinks. We encourage your participation and appreciate all of your support. Please register here.
Applause is a parent run 501(c)(3) organization that supports the fine arts at Brookfield Central High School, including Art, Band, Choir, Creative Media, Dramatic Theater, Musical Theater and Orchestra. We help with community awareness, supplemental purchases, and advocating for district and community support. Applause also awards multiple scholarships for graduating seniors involved in the Fine Arts.
Highlights of giving include: Band: music stands and racks, synthesizer and cart; Art: iPads, cases and Apple pens; Choir: keyboard, iPads; Creative Media: imaging printer, large format printer; BlackBox: seating, mirrors, curtains, lighting microphones, furniture, stage lights; Musical Theater: props, workshop saw and microphone elements; Orchestra: instrument restringing.
You do not need to have a child in the fine arts to be an Applause member and support the Fine Arts. Sign Up online when you register your student(s) for the school year, or at any point by filling out a membership form. Memberships start at only $40 and include 2 tickets to the Applause Fine Arts Member Party. Other member benefits are also available. Want to get involved? Applause has big things planned this year and we love student and parent volunteers. Contact Sue Koerner at bchsapplause@gmail.com for more information.
**SAVE the Date: Saturday, November 6th. Support Applause at the 'Holiday Kickoff' at The Corners with holiday treats and performances.**
Come to Picture/Parking Day to:
This event is for all incoming 9th graders, and will provide a fun and engaging opportunity to learn more about BCHS, hear about the many clubs and activities students can take advantage of, get their new chromebook, tour the building as well as walk their first term schedules, and meet their teachers. All 9th graders should enter through Door N3 and meet in the main gym. Pickup from the event will be in the back of building. Students should bring a copy of their schedule to the event.
This event is facilitated by our DECA Club and focuses on welcoming our 10th-12th grade students who are “new to Elmbrook.” New to Elmbrook Students will also receive their Chromebook. This year, this event will also include all 10th graders who attended school virtually at BCHS for the entire 20-21 school year. Students should enter BC through the main doors of BC (Door S1). Students should also bring a copy of their schedule to the event.
PSAT Registration 2021
The PSAT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and is a standardized test administered by the College Board, cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The PSAT is an optional test designed for 10th and 11th grade students that wish to practice their standardized test taking skills in the areas of reading and mathematics. Scores for this test are NOT reported to universities, however if taken as a junior the score can be sent to certain scholarship organizations affiliated with the test. For example, taking the PSAT as a junior and scoring exceptionally well on this test is how students qualify for the National Merit Competition. For more information please visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Taking the PSAT
Elmbrook and College Board will be offering the PSAT for 10th and 11th grade students on Wednesday, Oct. 13th. All testing will be done on site at the high schools and will run approximately from 7:30am - 12:00pm (students will miss their first two class periods on this day).
Registration for the PSAT
Families of 10th and 11th graders wishing to take the PSAT in October need to pay a $18 test fee in the Infinite Campus under optional fees by Friday, September 10th. Payment of this fee constitutes your registration for the test.
Additional Questions
Contact: School counselor / PSAT coordinator Leah Devine devinel@elmbrookschools.org
Attendance
Attendance (continued)
Phone Caddies
Lancer Block and Lancer Link
Arrival and Dismissal
The arrival and dismissal times at Brookfield Central are extremely busy. Students may enter BC beginning at 7:00am and sit quietly in the cafeteria. Student drop off (am) and pick up (pm) is at the pool doors (Door S2). Bus riders will enter BC through the pool doors (Door S2). The cafeteria begins serving breakfast at 7:30am. A bell will ring at 7:50am which releases students to the academic areas of the building.
From 7:30am to 7:55am and 3:09pm to 3:25pm.
Cars that want access the front of the building must enter and exit via Gebhardt Road. Cars that want access to the back of the building must enter and exit via Civic Drive.