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Front Office Open (Summer Hours)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Front Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Wednesday from June 4 to July 30, except July 2 will be closed , ...
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Desert Donut Spirit Day
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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BFA Teacher Assignments Available
All Day
Please log into Infinite Campus to find our your student(‘s) teacher assignments for 2025 – 2026 Academic Year.  More information via email to parents.  , ...
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PTO Back to School Bids Silent Auction Opens
All Day
The Back to School Bids Silent Auction is LIVE! Snag front row parking, let your child be Principal for the Day, or grab VIP musical seats—before school even starts! Bid now and support our amazing school community! —open to both returning and new families! Check it out HERE!  For an , ...
PTO Spirit Wear Store is OPEN!
All Day
 The spirit wear store is OPEN! Store closes on Monday, August 11, items will arrive and distributed directly to students the first week of September. Classroom and spirit day approved items are noted.  make sure you’re ordering the correct size (youth or adult)  Everything is custom made to , ...
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PTO Meeting and Training
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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SAC Meeting
All Day
School Accountability Committee meeting.  Time tbd , ...
BFA Annual Lightning Launch
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Please join us on August 5 & 6 for our Annual Lightning Launch. Students will get their annual individual school pictures, Volunteer Fair with our School Committees, school medications can be check in and families can review our Carpool procedures. Tuesday, August 5 Families with last name beginning A-L Hours: , ...
Used Uniform Sale
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the PTO at the Lightning Launch for their Summer Used Uniform Sale.     Tuesday, August 5 Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2:30-3:00 p.m.) Wednesday, August 6 Hours: 7 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.) , ...
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BFA Annual Lightning Launch
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us on August 5 & 6 for our Annual Lightning Launch. Students will get their annual individual school pictures, Volunteer Fair with our School Committees, school medications can be check in and families can review our Carpool procedures. Tuesday, August 5 Families with last name beginning A-L Hours: , ...
Used Uniform Sale
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the PTO at the Lightning Launch for their Summer Used Uniform Sale.     Tuesday, August 5 Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2:30-3:00 p.m.) Wednesday, August 6 Hours: 7 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.) , ...
Cheerleading Registration Begins
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Who: All 6-8th grade students We do not have Tryouts but have a registration instead.   There are 20 spots available, first come first served. The students who are able to sign up will participate.   , ...
CEC Meeting
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Events Committee Meeting.   , ...
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New BFA Parent Orientation
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
New BFA Parent/Guardian Orientation – August 7 Brand new BFA families are welcome to join us for an orientation from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at BFA. Come learn more about BFA and how you can get more involved in our Community. Hear from our staff and teachers Learn about what your students will be doin , ...
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Grades 6 – 8 New student Math Placement Testing
All Day
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PTO Back to School Bids Silent Auction Last Call
12:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Back to School Bids Silent Auction is LIVE until around 5:00 p.m. TONIGHT! Snag front row parking, let your child be Principal for the Day, or grab VIP musical seats—before school even starts! Bid now and support our amazing school community! —open to both returning and new families! Check it out&nb , ...
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PTO Spirit Wear Store Closes!
All Day
 The spirit wear store is OPEN! Store closes on Monday, August 11, items will arrive and distributed directly to students the first week of September. Classroom and spirit day approved items are noted.  make sure you’re ordering the correct size (youth or adult)  Everything is custom made to , ...
Teacher Meet and Greet Open House (Grades K – 8)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Students and Parents come to meet their teachers from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Middle School students will get locker information and can bring locker items.  Join the CEC and BFA Community after for the Back to School Bash. K-8: Meet Your Teacher Open House from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Pre-K: Meet and Greets are ba , ...
Back to School Bash (CEC)
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Welcome Back! The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to welcome everyone back to school. Join us for our Food Truck Back to School Bash! CEC Back to School Bash is from 3:30 -6:30pm. Bring your chairs and blankets and join us for games, music, food trucks and fun with your fellow BFA community. More informati , ...
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First Day of School
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Start times for first day: All day and AM Preschool, 1st – 8th Grades start at 8:15 a.m. (carpool ends at 8:10 a.m. and students should be in their seats and ready to learn by 8:15 a.m.) Kindergarten: Kindergarten students also begin on Wednesday, Aug. 14, but for the first day of school ONLY, morn , ...
Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. , ...
Boohoo And Yahoo (Incoming Kindergarteners & Parents)
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kindergarten First Day of School and BooHoo/Yahoo – August 13 Kindergarten students also begin on Wednesday, Aug. 13, but for the first day of school ONLY, morning and full-day kindergarten begins at 9:00 a.m; afternoon kindergarten starts at the regular time (12:30 p.m.). Students should wear thei , ...
Girls Volleyball Tryouts – 6th Grade
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
6th Grade Tryouts Wednesday August 13th 4:00pm-5:15pm     Callbacks/Final Rosters Done Friday August 15th 4:00pm-5:15pm , ...
Boys Soccer Tryouts
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Wednesday August 13  4:00-5:15 p.m. Thursday August 14 4:00-5:15 p.m.   Friday, August 15 7:00-8:00 a.m. Call Backs , ...
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Girls Volleyball Tryouts – 7th/8th Grade
4:00 am - 5:30 pm
7th/8th Grade Tryouts Thursday August 14th 4:00pm-5:30pm   Callbacks/Final Rosters Done Friday August 15th 4:00pm-5:15pm , ...
Cross Country Tryouts
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Boys Soccer Tryouts
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Wednesday August 13  4:00-5:15 p.m. Thursday August 14 4:00-5:15 p.m.   Friday, August 15 7:00-8:00 a.m. Call Backs , ...
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Boys Soccer Tryouts – Callbacks
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Wednesday August 13  4:00-5:15 p.m. Thursday August 14 4:00-5:15 p.m.   Friday, August 15 7:00-8:00 a.m. Call Backs , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards&nb , ...
Girls Volleyball Tryouts – Callbacks
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
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BFA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors (Board) generally holds its regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at BFA.  Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  The time and , ...
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Ben’s Brigade Meeting
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards&nb , ...
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Back to School Night for K – 4 Grades
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parents come to learn about daily student life.  More information will be emailed to parents. , ...
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PTO Spirit Night – Qdoba
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Back to School Night for Grade 5 – 8
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parents come to learn about daily student life.  More information will be emailed to parents. , ...
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
This is also a Dress of Choice** day.  If your student has more than one uniform violation, they may still participate in Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day.  **If it is AR or Honor Roll Dress of Choice, only 1st – 8th Grade Students who made their AR goal or Honor Roll can participate in DOC, but Kindergarten , ...
Dress of Choice
All Day
Students who haven’t had more than one uniform violation may wear their Dress of Choice. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days.  Refer to our Uniform Policy for more information.  , ...
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Labor Day (No School)
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SAC Meeting
All Day
School Accountability Committee meeting.  Time tbd , ...
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Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Formal Uniform Day Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. , ...
CEC Meeting
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Events Committee Meeting.  Details coming soon. , ...
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Desert Donut Spirit Day
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards&nb , ...
Broncos Spirit Wear Day
All Day
Students may wear a Bronco or their favorite NFL Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear NFL top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.   , ...
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