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Our Brown Deer Magazine SPRING 2021 PARK AND winter/spring 2021 RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM INSIDE! In This Issue Village First Responders Face Winter Alexian Village New Challenges With Strength Emergency Milwaukee Keeps In Year of COVID-19 Preparedness Residents Safe
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Table of Contents
4 Village first responders face new 12 “Staying Safe to Stay Open” 16 HS Sports in a COVID-19 World
challenges with strength... Brown Deer School District Re
17 Watch for 2020 Tax Bills
Entry Plan
5 Winter Exercise in the times of
20 Winter/Spring Library Programs
COVID-19 12 Anita Peterson Announced as
Brown Deer School District’s New 23 Winter/Spring Park & Recreation
6 Winter Emergency Preparedness
Dept. Programming
Interim School Board Member
7 Alexian Village Milwaukee
33
13 Welcome New Staff and Teachers Senior Center Programs
8 Thank You!!! - To The Village
34
Election Inspectors
14 BD School District Winter Updates Winter/Spring Park & Recreation
Registration Form
9 Education Foundation of Brown
15 Virtual/Hybrid Learning
36 Community Calendar of Events
Deer Updates 16 One Desk at a Time, Adapting New
Safety Protocols in Our Schools
10 Message from Village President
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Contributing writers: Chad Hoier, Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown, • School Board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday
Captain Dan Tyk, Nikki Ackerman, Dana Andersen-Kopczyk, of the month at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Services
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Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 3
Village first responders face new challenges with
strength in year of COVID-19
By Nikki Ackerman
I
n a year that has been anything but predictable,
everyone has had to adjust to a “new normal.”
When COVID-19 reached pandemic status in March,
the first responders of the village took on
unprecedented challenges they had not seen coming.
In jobs that are already demanding and often life-or-
death, the Brown Deer/North Shore police, fire, EMS,
and health care workers have been pushed into
uncharted waters. However, they continue to put the
community first as they view even these uncertain days
a good handle on things in our department.”
as just another day at work.
It has been a similar situation at the village police
“Of course it’s stressful when you have to go into a
department, according to Officer Lea Olsen.
house that has seven positive COVID cases, but that’s
Olsen, who has been with the Brown Deer Police
what we do,” said Lt. Paramedic Ryan Bialk. “We are
Department for four years, was at K-9 training school in
dealing with a public that is looking to us for answers
Pennsylvania when the virus hit. She said that by the
and guidance so we have to be there for them.”
time she returned to the area, new protocol had already
He joked that in his 11 years at the North Shore Fire
been implemented.
Department, he has “never seen so many thermometers
“There have been changes like wearing your mask,
or bottles of hand sanitizers,” but that’s just the way
putting on gloves in close contact situations, cleaning
things are now. “Our people are getting used to adapting
your squad car more often,” she said. “If we get a call
to an ever-changing situation,” Bialk explained. “We have
from an address where someone is COVID-positive, we
still respond, of course, but we have to call back and
verify certain information.”
Officer Frank Wandaogo expressed similar
sentiments, stating that “a lot had changed with COVID,
but our department is providing me with everything that
is necessary to stay safe.”
“The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is staying
healthy,” he said.
On the health care front, Tashanda Edelen, MSN RN,
has been working with the North Shore Health
Department as a COVID-19 case manager since spring.
While she was in the field through the H1N1 outbreak in
2009, COVID is a “whole new ballgame” she said.
“It’s been a learning curve,” she said. “As a nurse, I
have never experienced anything of this magnitude
before.”
She said that one of the most difficult parts of her role
is when individuals do not follow recommendations or
provide pertinent information.
Tasked with contacting positive cases and serving
as a point person for support and resources, Edelen has
interacted with at least 50 families in the village since
spring.
“It’s frustrating when people don’t want to give you
the contact information for who they have exposed to
the virus or when they don’t follow the guidelines,” she
said. “They still want to go to work and go to the store.”
It comes down to a few simple things, she said.
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“Wear a mask, wash your hands, and socially
distance,” said Edelen. “I encourage people to stay home Winter Exercise in the
when they are sick. Exposing others to the virus is
preventable if you do your part.” times of COVID-19:
Mostly people just want answers, the nurse said.
“I have some families that just call and vent,” she
How to navigate safely continuing
said. “They are scared and think COVID is a death
sentence. It’s my role to connect and be there for them in
your exercise routine without a gym
this time of need.”
W
Bialk said they take the same approach at the fire ith snow and colder weather around the
department. corner, and gyms at lower capacity due to
“The best thing is to give people the most honest and COVID-19, fitting exercise into your daily
up-to-date information,” he said. “We want to be routine may feel more difficult. Exercise is a
comforting, but also remain vigilant and not give anyone key practice that benefits both physical and mental
a false sense of security. There’s a balance.” health. Check out these tips and suggestions for safely
He emphasized that although things have changed, continuing your exercise routine during the winter
the dedication of first responders remains the same. months.
“We’ve been out of the public eye as far as interaction Indoor Activities:
through block parties and birthday parties and events like • Yoga
that, but we’re still here for you,” Bialk said. “We are still • Sit-ups, Squats, Push-ups, etc.
open for business. We still enjoy being able to help • Zumba or other dancing
someone out on what may be their worst day.” • Stairs in your house or apartment
EMS Lt. Robert Jones said that although the building
department saw a reduction in 911 calls at the beginning • YouTube or other virtual exercise videos
of the pandemic, it’s mostly back to business as usual. Outdoor Activities:
“All the calls for heart failure, a kid falling off their bike, • Hiking
other medical emergencies—those things don’t take a • Snow shoeing
break,” he said. “We’ve just had to make some changes • Cross Country skiing
in how we deal with people, especially when they are • Running or Walking
fearful.” • Ice Skating
The overall approach is to just keep doing the job they Remember to consult with your primary care physician
signed up to do. before starting a new exercise routine to reduce injury.
“It is what it is at this point,” Olsen said. “COVID has Safety tips for outdoor winter activities:
become so normal now that we have adapted, and we 1. Dress warm and dry: Not only is it important to stay
continue to adapt as we go.” warm, but wear fabrics that wick moisture. Moist or wet
HEO paramedic Tyler Vahsholtz said the accolades workout gear can cause you to get cold easily.
from the public has been appreciated, but either way, it’s 2. Wear layers: Layers can always be removed as your
another day at the office for those on the front lines. core body temperature increases during exercise.
“People thank us for what we do because they 3. Wear bright colors: There is a lot less daylight and
understand we are dealing with this,” he said. “We are poor visibility from rain or snow could result in serious
grateful, but that’s just part of our job description. We injury if you are sharing the road or paths with
know what risks we are taking every day.” motorists/other persons.
4. Protect extremities: Your fingers, toes, ears, and
nose all get cold much faster as the blood moves to your
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6. Wear shoes with traction – Rain, snow, and ice can
get slippery with dropping temperatures. Stay on plowed
or salted surfaces.
7. Warm-up before: Exercising at colder temperatures
can increase the risk of injury so be sure to warm up
your muscles before heading out.
8. Hydrate: Just because it’s not hot doesn’t mean you
don’t sweat or lose fluids. Continue to hydrate as you
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Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 5
Winter Emergency
Preparedness
Winter brings storms, cold temperatures, power failures,
loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep
you and your family safe, it is important to prepare your
home and car for winter emergencies. Because we are in
an area prone to winter weather, creating a communication
and disaster plan ahead of time is also vital. Follow these
helpful tips from the CDC to prepare for this winter:
Weatherproof your home: Insulate any water lines that
run along exterior walls so
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year, keep a fire extinguisher nearby,
and ensure all fuel-burning equipment
is vented to the outside
Create an emergency car kit that
includes items like: Extra warm
clothing, flashlight, battery powered
radio, first aid kit, shovel/windshield
scraper, cat litter or sand to help tires
get traction, hazard or other reflectors,
maps etc.
Listen to weather forecasts: This
can help you prepare for food, water,
medications, or any other supplies you
may need before a storm or extreme
cold
Keep your car in working order
For more information on how to
prepare for winter and create your
family’s emergency preparedness plan,
visit CDC’s webpage for natural
disasters and severe weather-
preparing for a winter storm.
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Alexian Village Milwaukee Keeps Residents Safe,
Healthy and Engaged During COVID-19
“
S
afety first” continues to be a top
priority for Ascension Living
Alexian Village Milwaukee during
the COVID-19 pandemic. During
this historic time, the senior living
community continues to offer a wide
range of amenities and services to keep
residents healthy, safe and engaged.
Alexian Village, located in the heart of
the Granville neighborhood, offers
independent living, assisted living, skilled
nursing, rehabilitation and adult day care.
The 60-acre community is located on a
beautiful, park-like campus featuring
walking paths, conservatory and gardens.
“Helping our residents safely stay
active and engaged is our focus during
COVID-19 and beyond,” said Liz Eaton,
sales counselor. “We have fun activities
that keep everyone connected and safe,
such as our closed-circuit TV
programming – ranging from movie night,
exercise classes, educational
presentations and Mass.” high-quality, compassionate, personalized care with
Amenities include: meals, housekeeping, linen service, dignity, especially to those in our communities who are
maintenance, heat, water, electricity and cable TV. Also most in need. Alexian Village welcomes residents of all
included are pastoral care, a wellness plan, 24-hour faiths.
emergency alert, garden plots and more. In addition, “The best thing about living at Alexian Village is the
Alexian Village features two restaurants, library, chapel, family atmosphere -- caring for one another and providing
salons, spa, general market, gift shop, fitness center and support,” said Andrea Ohman, executive director. “Alexian
conservatory. While some amenities may be offered a bit Village provides a safe environment for our residents as
differently now, the team remains committed to providing they age, in which they can develop new friendships, learn
residents with choices to live life to the fullest. new things and be active as they live their best life. It’s an
One of the perks of Alexian Village is that it is ideal place to retire. We often hear from our residents, ‘I
maintenance free – with no shoveling, frozen pipes or car only wish I would have moved in sooner.’”
problems to deal with during the winter. That leaves more For information, contact Liz Eaton, sales counselor, 414-
time to relax, socialize and have fun. A wide variety of 371-7893 or via elisabeth.eaton@ascension.org.
services are conveniently located on-site including a health
services team for clinical support and chaplains so there’s
no need to leave the community unless a resident wants to
do so. During the pandemic, the senior living community
has hosted drive-by birthday parades, window visits and
arranged virtual visits to help support those important
family connections for residents.
To keep everyone safe, Alexian Village follows strict
infection control precautions and protocols set by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and state and
local health departments. They proactively conduct
COVID-19 tests on residents and staff.
As a faith-based community, Alexian Village provides
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THANK YOU!!!
- To The Village Election Inspectors
T
he Presidential/General Election was held on Quirk, John Rohde, Teresa Ryu, Ellen Schimenz, Gary
November 3, 2020. The number of eligible voters Springman, Sue Springman, Bonnie Terranova, Amy
in Brown Deer who exercised their Constitutional Vander Molen, Paul Wade, Sherry Walker, Michelle Ward,
right and civic responsibility in the Election totaled Suzie Webster, Donna Zimmer, Melissa Zimmer and Kelly
7,476, with 5,413 absentee ballots cast. That amounts to Zimmerman
a record 85% overall turnout of registered voters for this In addition to the above poll workers, we appreciate
election. Congratulations to all electors! the assistance that was received from the following
The election inspectors had a very long and hectic Village staff members: Randy Bersch, Dan Bishop,
Election Day. Their dedication to ensure the process ran Cyndee Farnham, Nancy Hoppe, Mark Junk, Angela
smoothly and accurately is greatly appreciated. We Minichiello, Elizabeth Spaulding and Jeff Wergin. We
would like to thank the following 2020 thank them all for the respectful manner in which they
Presidential/General Election Inspectors: Cullen interacted with the electors, observers, news media, and
Abraham, Kateri Bartz, Katie Brister, Robin Brooks, law enforcement officials.
Nathaniel Brown, Erica Conway, Jan Cuzner, Miranda We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude and
Etzel, Jim Farmer, Derek Feiertag Lamb, Myra Gehrke, appreciation to Landmark Credit Union, Walmart, Tri-City
Denekia Genise Carradine, Karen Goetsch, Joe Gorman, National Bank, US Bank, Educators Credit Union, Four
Joe Gosse, Dennis Griffin, Rob Guilbert, Jr., Steve Points Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn
Herkowski, Cyndee Hoehn, Kerry Hoey, Karen Huske, Express for the very generous donation of ink pens that
Marge Jaberg, Kelsey Ketter, Jackie Knapp, Brad Kral, were utilized at the polls for the April, August and
Maureen Krueger, Alan Lubetski, D’Ann Malloy, Colleen November elections!!
McGuigan, Kathy Mulder, Ellen Nagy, Dale Newman, Julie
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MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
Home Is Where The Heart Is
“
H
ome Is Where The Heart Is.” No greater She even mentioned that many
Village President
statement has been spoken when I look at the residents wind up liking Brown Wanda J. Montgomery
Village of Brown Deer. Deer so much that they stay,
From my perspective, Brown Deer is the best sometimes even moving to
gem on the Northshore of the Greater Milwaukee Area. different homes over time. We never imagined that could
We’re settled between Milwaukee and Mequon. We adjoin be us, but it is. Even though our child is married and gone
one of the nicest county parks with an 18-hole golf course. now, my husband and I are still enjoying that ‘starter’ home
Our village geographically is only 4.5 square miles which we bought thirty years ago. In fact, we can’t really picture
allows us to get around the village with all the amenities in ourselves living anywhere else. When we were young
just a matter of minutes. Our village is expanding with new adults, there was a lot of social discourse about
developments that will increase the population such as ‘accepting’ diversity and, later, ‘appreciating’ diversity. But
expanding/upgrading our schools, a newly remodeled our life in Brown Deer has convinced us that, actually,
library, retail and restaurant spaces. We’re on the move. diversity is an advantage. Neighboring with folks different
As I think about Brown Deer, I think about what makes from oneself is just a better way to live. The first year we
us special, what makes us unique. It is said that we are the lived in Brown Deer, a neighbor kindly lent my husband
most diverse community in the Northshore and in the top some yard tools because we didn’t have yard equipment
category throughout the state. Our elected officials have and couldn’t afford any yet. We’d come from an
become more diverse than what we were a few years ago. apartment, and we were budgeting for a mortgage for the
This is certainly important as we look at having our elected first time. When our daughter was just learning to cook,
positions reflect what our community is. she made a spaghetti casserole for our neighbors, whose
Over the past year I’ve taken the opportunity to review business had been damaged, and sometime later, we
the homes that have been sold in Brown Deer and enjoyed the meal they made for us. A kid was glad to hang
periodically I will stop by to welcome these new out with our family when he’d locked himself out of his
homeowners to the Village. I’ve had an opportunity to hear house and was waiting for his folks to get home. In the
stories of why they moved to Brown Deer and the above stories, does it matter who was Black or who was
responses are varied. I’ve also had an opportunity to Asian or who was White? Here, bonds like these can
speak with other residents who have been here for a long happen easily, from just being together. Of course, there
time and those who have purchased multiple homes within are times and issues which call for the recognition and
the Village. So, I asked a few of them to share their serious consideration of cultural differences. But I think the
thoughts, shown below: temptation to judge someone or some group as ’other’ is
“When I was considering moving to Brown Deer, with my far less when neighborliness is part of one’s daily life.
husband and our small child, the realtor presented the Nowadays, this seems more important than ever. In cities,
village as a great place to get an affordable starter home. states, and in our country.”
There are lots of other examples I could cite that show
everyday ways in which neighbors connect and feel good
Proud Sponsor of the Brown Deer Community about living in Brown Dear. People who identify with many
different racial and ethnic groups live in our village and that
continues to be the most important reason I want to stay
here. It is also the basis for my quote:
“BROWN DEER - BECAUSE DIVERSITY IS AN
ADVANTAGE.”
Glenna, 30-year resident
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Marilyn & David, 5 year residents
“I have lived in Brown Deer since 1997. I love Brown Deer
because of its diverse, tight knit community feel. Neighbors take
pride in their property which helps to maintain the value for all. I
love the small village feel yet I am so close to downtown
Milwaukee and other surrounding areas. We have purchased
three homes in the Village.”
Gretchen, 23-year resident
“These are the voices of our neighbors. I’m so glad to be apart
of Brown Deer and hope that we continue to support each other
in such an interesting time that we will be stronger and better for
it. Have a wonderful holiday season! Be safe and Be Well!”
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“Staying Safe to Stay Open”
Brown Deer School District Re-Entry Plan
Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown, Superintendent and the beginning of each quarter to
administrative team spent the summer creating a plan to gauge the number of students
reopen the Brown Deer School District amidst a global attending virtually or in person.
pandemic. COVID-19 forced a statewide closure in March Students were divided into two
2020, requiring the district to finish the school year cohorts. The virtual cohort
virtually. Dr. Kelsey-Brown presented a final re-entry plan remains 100% virtual. Cohort A
that was board approved on July 28, 2020. The plan is in person Monday-Tuesday
includes Five Phases to safely reopen schools. Phase One and virtual Wednesday-Friday. Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown
began on September 1st, the district’s first day of school. Cohort B is in person on
Students attended classes virtually, as presented in the Thursday-Friday and virtual
re-entry plan. All students were provided 1:1 technology Monday-Wednesday. Wednesdays are Virtual Learning
devices prior to the first day of school. While students Days for staff and students to allow for district wide deep
learned virtually, the district prepared for Phase Two of the cleaning of the buildings, staff and student/family
re-entry process. The schools were deep cleaned, plexi communications. Professional learning days for staff
glass was installed and social distancing signage was originally scheduled on Fridays now taking place on one
posted as reminders to assist students and staff with Wednesday a month. Mitigation efforts proved to be
adhering to CDC protocols. successful in that we did not have to send any COVID
In order for Brown Deer to transition into Phase Two on positive students home. Children are wearing facial
September 21, COVID metrics were monitored to masks. Parents are notifying us of cases in their homes
determine daily cases and community spread. Along with and the need for students to quarantine. This, along with
monitoring COVID metrics, Dr. Kelsey-Brown collaborated our partnership with the North Shore Health Department,
with the North Shore Health Department to determine the assists us with making sure students who have been
scope of cases in the North Shore community. Phase Two exposed or test positive remain at home. We are currently
of the re-entry plan consisted of a 2-1-2 model at 50% planning for more students to return to school in Phase #3
capacity. On September 21, in-person instruction opened on December 7. This journey most certainly speaks to the
to students in grades K4-5th, 6th and 9th grade to those collective power of ONE. Everyone has to do their part to
families who choose to attend in-person. Families were ensure that re-entry inside of our schools can work. We
surveyed during registration and then again before the are looking forward to keeping the momentum going!
Anita Peterson Announced as Brown Deer School
District’s New Interim School Board Member
As a resident of Brown Deer for Church, as well as the Financial Administrator for King’s
the past three years, I feel that Academy Christian School, where I have served in both
it is important for me to be roles for nearly 20 years.
concerned about our I am an active member of Christ the King Baptist
community and its well-being. Church and Alpha Kappa Kappa Sorority, Incorporated.
I believe this not only includes This, along with being a proud mother to Kimberly, Mark
affording life’s greatest liberties Jr., and Michael, as well as, the devoted grandmother to
to all that live in the village Aaniyah, Amado, Mackenzie, and Marlo, makes my life
however, also includes complete.
educating our children to Thank you, Brown Deer, for giving me this opportunity
ultimately become the next to serve!
Anita Peterson
leaders of our village. Being a
member of the Board of
Education for the Brown Deer School District provides me
the opportunity to assist our school system with helping
each child meet and even exceed their educational goals,
thus bringing them one step closer to life’s successes.
I received my higher education in the state of
Wisconsin, graduating with both my Bachelor of Business
Administration and Master of Business Administration
degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
Currently, I am the Comptroller for Christ the King Baptist
12 Our Brown Deer • Winter/Spring 20212020-21 District New Staff...
Welcome, Jason Love, Brown Jackson received her Bachelor’s in Business
Deer School District Elementary Administration and is currently enrolled in a MBA program
Assistant Principal at Concordia University for Business Administration with a
Jason Love comes to Brown Deer focus on human resources. Ms. Jackson enjoys working in
with over 10 years of experience in human resources because she is committed to helping
education, starting as a others achieve their goals and contribute to others’
paraprofessional and more recently success factors. In her free time, Trina has taken an
an assistant principal with Milwaukee Public Schools. interest in skydiving and looks forward to making the leap
Native to the Milwaukee area, Mr. Love received his soon! We are excited to welcome Trina to the Brown Deer
bachelor’s degree from UW-Milwaukee and his Master’s team!
and administrative license from Cardinal Stritch University.
Mr. Love’s vision is to ensure that he has a positive and Welcome, Antoinette Napper,
long lasting impact on students’ achievement and Brown Deer School District Payroll
character. He is an enthusiastic educator who is devoted Specialist
to motivating youth to value a premium education. In 2019, We are pleased to announce
Jason was the recipient of the Outstanding Educator Antoinette Napper as the new
Award presented at The Black Educator’s Ball by A-LEGO. Payroll Specialist. Ms. Napper has
In Mr. Love's free time he enjoys spending time with his an associate's degree in Business
wife and three children, playing video games and is an avid Administration and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s
sports fan. Jason makes a wonderful addition to the degree at Lakeland University in Business Finance. She
elementary school team. has been an employee of Brown Deer for over seven years
and plans to stay for longevity, previously working as an
Welcome, Trina Jackson, Brown administrative assistant at the middle and high school.
Deer School District Human Antoinette is the parent of a wonderful set of 12-year-old
Resource Manager twins (boy and girl). Family is very important and plays a
Trina Jackson joins Brown Deer major role in Antoinette's life. She enjoys learning,
School District with over six years of laughing, and living life. Most people may not know that
human resource experience in retail, Ms. Napper is an adrenaline junkie as well. She loves to try
healthcare and educational fields. Ms. new and exciting things!
2020-21 New Teachers...
Barbara Cannizzo-Gruenwald Katherine Coleson
K5 Teacher 1st Grade Teacher
Maggie Langhoff Sidney Serra Nina Overholser Andrea Dauer Sarah Griffie Hank McGowan
K5 Teacher 3rd Grade Teacher Academic Coach & Interventionist 3rd Grade Teacher Instructional Coach - MS Technology/Education - MS
Marcy Berenschot Neil Dullinger Shea Halula Karlee Cholka Shayna Key Kayla White
6th Grade Social Studies - MS Science - HS Social Studies/Science - MS 8th Grade English - MS 6th Grade Math - MS Chemistry - HS
Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 13School District Updates Winter/Spring 2021 Spotlight on our Brown Deer Senior Athletes Seventeen seniors in four sports took to their respective seniors, with fans cheering from their streaming devices playing fields for their final varsity games/meets of their instead of in the stands, wearing masks while playing and high school careers this past fall. Our senior athletes less contact celebrations (elbow and air fives instead of worked tirelessly to attend after school practices and high fives and hugs). However, our soon to be graduates games while maintaining a hybrid or virtual instructional rose to the occasion and showed true leadership during schedule. They excelled on the court as well as in the the fall season. Congratulations on a successful season. classroom. Sports looked drastically different for our Go Falcons! 14 14
School District Updates Winter/Spring 2021
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Brown recording daily announcements and posting them to the
school's ClassDojo page. ClassDojo served as the
Deer Students Continues throughout perfect platform with a website (with mobile app) used for
June 2021 communication & interaction. It was a tool previously
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture adopted by the district that is familiar to our families.
(USDA), the Brown Deer School District continues to These daily videos were watched by staff, students and
provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, their families and became part of our new norm. As the
regardless of income eligibility, through June 2021. This amount of viewers grew, so did the format of the
program is part of the USDA’s commitment to families that announcements. Now the announcements are
all students have access to nutritious meals. accompanied by an intro including the BDE school song
Students who receive breakfast or hot lunch while in- and special guests. Along with shoutouts, birthdays,
person are not required to pay, however, students who are lunch menus and the school creed, viewers get a chance
in person will need to enter their student lunch ID number. to hear from the school admin team on a regular basis to
Families that attend virtually may continue to use curbside create a sense of family and togetherness. Often referred
pick-up locations. Families are able pick up meals for to as the #1 Morning Show in the Brown Deer School
students daily or for the entire week. District, Principal Griffin, Ms. Halverson and Mr. Love has
• Brown Deer Fieldhouse Hours - 7:30 to 11 a.m. the BDE Morning Announcements "SOARING" to greater
• Brown Deer Pick N Save Hours- 9 to 9:45 a.m. heights.
• Trinity Church Hours- 10 to 11 a.m.
4K Virtual Sign-Up and Parent
Reinventing Monday Morning Meeting
Meetings @ BD Elementary School Please join us for a virtual meeting with our 4K team on
The pandemic of COVID-19 has had numerous effects on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at 6 p.m. Our 4K teachers will
our society and how we interact and communicate with give a brief overview of 4K schedules and expectations
each other. As we began the 2020-2021 school year, we along with important dates. We will also provide
knew that our tradition of having Monday Morning requirements for 4K registration. Look for the Zoom link
Meetings with the entire school was no longer going to be on the district’s Facebook page and our Enrollment
an option for the foreseeable future. In an attempt to website closer to the event:
deliver schoolwide messages, updates, and communicate www.browndeerschools.com/enrollment
with our families, our BDE Admin Team consisting of For any questions regarding registration please
Principal Dennis Griffin, Assistant Principal Sarah contact the District Registrar, Courtney Krueger, at
Halverson and Assistant Principal Jason Love began ckrueger@browndeerschools.com.
Virtual/Hybrid Learning: A Teacher’s Take on
Teaching in Unprecedented Times
By Erica Probst, Middle/High School Social Studies webcam. We conduct our classes throughout the days
Instructor and into the evenings if necessary. We send the same
"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." love through the computer as we would with handshakes,
I am teaching through the 2020-2021 school year with high fives, and hugs in person. As we have found new
this quote in mind. This has been a time of uncertainty, ways to build relationships students have also embraced
unknown, and challenge. The rules changed in the their teachers with smiles, jokes in the chat, or virtual high
middle of the game and it felt a bit unfair. Each week, fives. As a parent teaching virtually, one child in school
day, and even each hour brought new policies and full time, one child in hybrid, a positive case in my house,
impossible scenarios. Adults struggled to make sense of 10 days of isolating, and three weeks of quarantine; I can
our new reality and our kids were resilient, trained us in attest to the struggle. Our district has been profoundly
the new normal, and were absolute troopers. Brown Deer respectful of the unprecedented times and responded
staff scrambled to learn new technology, get devices into with grace, empathy, superior technology, and support.
the hands of all students, and not miss a beat. Many of As staff we imagine new ways to engage virtually, create
us experienced this virus as a patient, caretaker, or authentic assessments, and move students forward. Yet,
diligent disinfector. I think we have all come to realize that teaching is more
Our students, our babies, our scholars reminded all of than lessons and assignments; it is the health we hope for
us that their needs were the same and they were hungry our students and their families, it is the connection we
to connect. We had to invent new ways to kindle forge, and it is the promise that we make to all that we
personal relationships and convey our content through a will always be there for our kids.
Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 15One Desk at a Time, Adapting New Safety Protocols
in Our School Facilities
By Jodi Smeiska, Director of Facilities that combine with harmful particles such as bacteria and
and Grounds viruses and destroys them. We also understand that
Our schools have long been a place human behavior is a component in maintaining a healthy
where students and staff can convene learning environment. Visual reminders to social distance,
and collaborate. The COVID-19 wear masks, and to adequately wash our hands have
pandemic has caused us to rethink the been placed throughout our buildings. Hand sanitizer
way we teach and manage our facilities stations have been established throughout the district and
to ensure that we are doing our part to are encouraged to be used throughout the day by
protect not only our students and staff, students and staff. We have increased our custodial staff
but also our community. Throughout the pandemic, we and cleaning schedules in an effort to minimize the spread
have learned about the novel coronavirus and how it is of germs. Brown Deer staff members are reminded on a
spread – finding that it is transmitted primarily via droplets daily basis of the continued need for wearing facial
in the air. Limiting the number of students and staff who masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing.
are in our buildings, requiring masks, and creating a Students are also reminded daily of the importance of
robust cleaning program combined with installing bipolar engaging in these same routines. Our priority is to ensure
ionization technology has proven effective in mitigating the safety and well-being of the Brown Deer School
the virus on our campus. District family.
Bipolar ionization technology emits charged particles
High School Sports in a COVID-19 World
By Gerald McGregory, Brown Deer decision that we have had to make was whether to allow
School District Athletic Director spectators at the beginning of the season. This was one
I can recall a time in my career as an of the most difficult decisions for our district administrator
athletic director when the biggest and myself to make. Ultimately, the decision was made to
concern for participating in high school not allow spectators in the beginning of the fall season for
sports centered around completing the safety of our students, athletes and Brown Deer
required paperwork, physicals, athletic families. Parents were understandably disappointed when
fees, and checking grades to initially they were told that they would not be able to
participate. Now along with those watch their child in person. Every school district had to
responsibilities, our athletic department has taken extra make decisions that best served their communities and it
measures such as making sure all participants and became very contentious at times due to the fact each
coaches have been pre-screened daily, wash their hands district’s stance on spectators varied. We did our best to
several times a day, use hand sanitizer, properly disinfect use technology to live stream our activities so families
equipment, maintain social distancing, and wear facial could cheer on their athletes from home. Luckily, we were
coverings. Not to mention the financial impact related to able to host senior night for our volleyball team on
the purchasing of personal protection equipment, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Although it looked a little different,
additional buses for away games to ensure social we were able to continue our Brown Deer traditions
distancing between athletes and the loss of revenue from including our senior parents cheering from the sidelines.
minimizing spectators. Now that this year’s version of fall Tennis, swim and cross country were also able to highlight
sports (minus football and boys’ soccer taking place in our senior athletes in their own traditions.
the spring, now known as Our tennis and volleyball
WIAA’s “Alternate Fall Season”) teams successfully completed
has concluded, it was well worth their regular seasons at the
it. Each opportunity we have to beginning of October. I attribute
participate in sports for our our success to our student-
student-athletes keeps me athletes buying in and following
moving forward. I am happy to our safety protocols, coaches
report that our parents who have being flexible and going the
senior athletes were given a extra mile, our parents for their
chance to see their child play understanding and support, and
after not allowing spectators for our superintendent and school
the majority of the fall season. board for being trusting and
In my opinion, the hardest supportive.
16 Our Brown Deer • Winter/Spring 2021Watch for 2020 Tax Bills Stay in Touch with Village
Watch your mail for your 2020 tax bill (the envelope will Government and School
also contain a flyer from the Department of Public
Works). When paying your taxes, please note the District Administration
following important information:
Do NOT mail back your original tax bill with your
payment. Instead mail us a COPY of the bill or legibly Village of Brown Deer
write the parcel number (that is found in the upper right-
hand corner of your bill) that you are paying for on your
Government
check Village President Wanda J. Montgomery
If you want a receipt, include a self-addressed, (262) 502-1460 • wmontgomery@browndeerwi.org
stamped envelope when mailing your payment
Village Trustees
You may pay your property (real estate) or personal
property tax bill online, via credit card or electronic Jeff Baker
check. You will incur the following additional fees when (414) 355-7119 • jbaker@browndeerwi.org
you pay online: Renee Booker
Credit Card – There will be a charge of 2.39% of the (414) 659-4084 • rbooker@browndeerwi.org
amount paid, with a minimum of $1.50. Please print out
your receipt or write down your confirmation numbers, as Nakia Spencer
you will NOT receive a receipt from Village of Brown (414) 292-8477 • nspencer@browndeerwi.org
Deer. Gary Springman
Electronic Check – There will be a fee of $1.50 for the (414) 354-4062 • gspringman@browndeerwi.org
first $10,000 or a $10 fee for any amount over $10,000. Julie Quirk
Please print out your receipt or write down your
(414) 507-5853 • jquirk@browndeerwi.org
confirmation numbers, as you will NOT receive a receipt
from Village of Brown Deer. Rob Cherry
Payment can be made by mail or at Village Hall, 4800 (414) 581-7968 • rcherry@browndeerwi.org
West Green Brook Drive, Monday through Friday from 8 Village Manager Michael Hall
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or after hours in the tan drive-up (414) 371-3050 • manager@browndeerwi.org
depository box located outside in front of Village Hall.
Please note that Village offices are closed for the
holidays on the following dates:
School District Administration
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Friday, December 25, 2020
and School Board
Thursday, December 31, 2020 A message may be sent to the entire School Board
Friday, January 1, 2021 at board@browndeerschools.com
Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown, District Administrator
(414) 371-6767 • mkelsey-brown@browndeerschools.com
School Board Officers
President Dr. Todd Beadle
414-406-1081 • tbeadle@browndeerschools.com
Vice-President Lisa Zielinski
THANK YOU BROWN DEER! 414-688-0361 • lzielinski@browndeerschools.com
WEAR A MASK AND STAY SAFE Treasurer Kevin Klimek
from Niets Property Management and the 5600 Professional Center 414-365-3048 • kklimek@browndeerschools.com
Clerk Michelle Schofield
414-698-7215 • mschofield@browndeerschools.com
School Board Members
Jeff Bersch
414-429-0290 • jtbersch@browndeerschools.com
Anita Peterson
414-517-7345 • apeterson@browndeerschools.com
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Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 19Winter/Spring Library Programs
From the Library Director.... staff safe, limit the number of surfaces that need to be
sanitized multiple times per day, and conform to
The Brown Deer Public Library and its staff is recommendations from our public health officials in order
committed to serving you and your families information to keep our doors open.
and recreational needs as we move into colder weather. I We are working on a plan that will direct us if we do
strongly encourage you to consider picking up your need to further scale back services or hours in the months
requested items via our curbside pickup service and ahead, so I encourage you keep apprised of our latest
accessing our many digital materials including videos, news in your usual manner. We will continue to
magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, and music from the communicate changes via our webpage, social media,
comfort of your own home. Starting in November, we will email notification, and our newsletter, or you can always
now be offering live homework help and job assistance via call us at 414-357-0106 or ask in person.
Brainfuse. Please stay safe.
If you do decide to visit us in person, I ask you to
ensure that both your mouth and nose are covered for the Dana Andersen-Kopczyk
duration of your visit. It’s essential that we keep library Library Director/Head Children's Librarian
bag, which will include… chocolate! We’re going to include
a rating scorecard, and want to hear what chocolate was
the best and which was the worst. The winners and losers
will be shared on our social media pages.
Unicorn Day
A grab-and-go program
Friday, April 9
It’s National Unicorn Day! We’re celebrating by making some
colorful unicorn crafts.
Virtual Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
WINTER READING January 28 – April 29
Join us for stories and songs!
CHALLENGE Each Monday at 10 a.m., we’ll be uploading a virtual
December 21 – March 31 version of one of our preschool storytimes to our Facebook
For all ages! page: https://www.facebook.com/BrownDeerPublicLibrary/.
It’s back for its second year, and we’re pretty excited! We will read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays.
Receive 1 entry for every book you read (this includes Videos will only be available on our Facebook page for a
eBooks and audiobooks), and 1 entry for every virtual or limited time, so be sure to check back weekly to catch the
grab-and-go program you attend. newest ones!
You can register for this event through our Beanstack app:
https://browndeerwi.beanstack.com/reader365
Grand Prize Drawing:
Virtual Bedtime Storytime
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
• 1 Adult, 1 Teen, and 1 Child will win a $50 Amazon gift
January 28 – April 29
card
Join us for stories and songs before bedtime!
Each Thursday at 7 p.m. we’ll be uploading a virtual
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN storytime to our Facebook page, featuring our favorite
bedtime stories, as well as some of our other favorites:
AND TEENS https://www.facebook.com/BrownDeerPublicLibrary/.
Videos will only be available on our Facebook page for a
Death by Chocolate limited time, so be sure to check back weekly to catch the
A grab-and-go program newest ones!
Available beginning Monday, February 8 while supplies
last Teen & Tween Craft Days
It’s our 8th annual Death by Chocolate Party – just a A grab-and-go program
socially-distanced one this year. Children and teens are Available beginning the second Monday of the month,
invited to come and pick up their very own chocolate party while supplies last
20 Our Brown Deer • Winter/Spring 2021Winter/Spring Library Programs
For those aged 11-17 SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way
January 11 - Kool-Aid Lip Gloss We Live and Work by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal
February 8 - Nebula Necklace March 17 - My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray
March 8 - Beaded Bracelet April 21- The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim
April 12 - Stained Glass Candle Holder Michele Richardson
Art Cart Take Home Murder Mystery
A grab-and-go program Second Wednesday of each month
Available each Tuesday, while supplies last Strongly suggested for those 13+
Recommended for ages 7+ Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Come Vist
Every Tuesday, we will be offering a grab-n-go art program Cape Feares, Oregon. Where you can enjoy fishing, hiking,
called Art Cart for participants ages 7 and up. Stop in the surfing, and MURDER. Become a Member of the Cape
library and pick up an Art Cart bag (while supplies last). Feares Police Department and join them on each new
Inside will be a variety of art supplies and at least one Murder Mystery.
project idea. Bring the bag home and make something Solve the murder mystery using the items inside a
awesome! mysterious package. The physical contents of each mystery
Send us a picture of your artwork at bdpl.ref@mcfls.org, will vary, but will include items such as letters, FBI profiles,
Watch our Facebook page during the following week: maps, suspect interviews, crime scene photographs,
https://www.facebook.com/BrownDeerPublicLibrary/. We’ll newspaper, interviews, forensic trace evidence, police
post some of the pictures we receive. reports, autopsy report, and much more.
Challenge your skills to solve the case. Investigate each
new murder mystery case as a solo detective, a couple, or a
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS small group. Solve the case to catch the killer.
Beachside Paperweights Surprise Craftertunities!
January 8 Kits periodically available at
We are all dreaming of warmer weather and now is the time Checkout
to bring a little of that sunshine and warmth indoors with us. You never know what you will find
Grab a kit and make a paperweight that looks and feels like at the library! Join us for some fun
a day at the beach! A video of the project is available grab-n-go activities throughout
through the library blog. the Winter and Spring season.
Some are listed below, but others
Grab-n-Go Cookbook Club might pop up at any moment and
Kits With Recipes all will go until the kits are gone!
Available As Long As Supplies Last @ Checkout & These fun little grab bags will
Reference have instructions and materials
Since we can’t cook together, let’s find a way to share the you need to complete your
same meal in spirit. Each month we will highlight a different project. Any tools required are
spice or seasoning. Kits will include this spice, a recipe that either available as checkoutable kits, like the beginners’
uses it, a little history of the spice or recipe, and some best crochet kit, or are basic household items, like pliers, and
practices. Themes for the Spring are as follows: therefore not included. If this isn’t the case, materials to
January - Lemon Pepper make tools will also be included. Any and all instructions
February - Roasted Cocoa from current and past craftertunities can be found on our
March - Fresh Ginger Root new library blog.
April - Blue Poppy Seeds January 3 - Framed Flower Pinecones
February 1 - Bird Seed Ornaments
Virtual Book Club March 20 – Decorated Eggs
3rd Wednesday of the Month Aprilo 15- Quilted Pillow Covers
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Don’t let social distancing keep you from discussing a good Community Quilt
book. We may not be able to meet in the same physical Community Quilt Next Due Dates: March 1 and May 15
room, but we will be hosting virtual meetings via Zoom Our first community quilt to hang in the new library is done,
either online or over the phone. Due to the uncertainty of the but the program continues. Help us make at least two more
times, all books chosen have digital access via quilts to donate to area families in need. Quilt square
OverDrive/Libby as well as physical copies in the library, so materials are available at checkout and some simple quilt
even if the worst happens we can still meet. ideas are available online on our new blog. Need more
February 17 - Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy ideas? We have an entire quilt section in our collections.
Winter/Spring 2021 • Our Brown Deer 21You can also read
