The CEC is excited to host students and their moms (or other special adult) for a fun Morning with Moms from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. The morning will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with light refreshments. Festivities will continue in the Thunder (big) gym with games and photo opportunities. We ask that […]
The Succession Committee of the BFA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the BFA Board of Directors (“Board”) is open and will remain so until 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 17, 2023. The BFA Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and the policies that govern […]
Calling all ladies of BFA! Save the date for a fun evening of mixing, mingling, and dinner from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at Los Dos Potrillos in Highlands Ranch. Look for a sign up to come out soon! Please contact Kristin Clark-Bretch, PTO welcoming committee manager, with any questions.
Tomorrow, Feb. 1, is a Formal Uniform Day which means that students should wear their navy polo shirt with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, shirt or a skort.
The principals are holding another Donuts with Principals, an informal, bring-your-own-coffee event at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. There will not be a presentation of any kind, rather this is a time for parents to meet and chat with the school leadership team. If you plan on joining us, RSVP using this link by […]
BFA will conduct our annual hearing and vision screenings during school hours on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1. Hearing and vision impact learning, so it’s essential to conduct screenings, and Colorado law (C.R.S. 22-1-116) states that students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 should be tested for sight and hearing. We […]
Turnout for the Sweetheart Ball is greater than expected, so the PTO would appreciate your support of the event, if at all possible. Please sign up to help during the event and/or assist with clean up. We could use a few more desserts too! Thanks for your support!
The Foundation for Colorado Gifted and Talented has selected Angela Bond as the recipient of their Classroom Mini Grant! Mrs. Bond applied for this grant to purchase strategy games for her classroom to address gifted learners’ unique affective and cognitive needs. These games will specifically address the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Gifted Programming Standards and Evidence Based Practices […]
We’re looking forward to seeing the BFA girls and their father or other special adult at the Sweetheart Ball, Denim and Diamonds, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal/western attire. Dessert and drinks will be served. The PTO needs your help to make this event a success. If you are […]
DCSD is hosting a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) for students in grades K-6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Castle Rock Elementary. A math festival is a one-time event where children gather and explore math through puzzles. It’s the biggest math party around! Play-based math allows students to tackle activities with their creativity and […]
Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today!
Today, Jan. 25, is the FINAL DAY to purchase tickets for the PTO’s Sweetheart Ball, Denim and Diamonds! The dance is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Tickets can be purchased online through MySchoolBucks, and will NOT be sold at the door.
Please be patient in carpool this afternoon. A vehicle is having car trouble, so car line will be slow as we try to move cars around the disabled vehicle. Thank you!
DCSD and BFA are committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we’ve implemented Universal Screening for students in second grade (February). Second Grade Universal Screening As part of this process, ALL students in second grade not identified for gifted programming will take […]
All BFA girls and their father or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Denim and Diamonds from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal/western attire. Dessert and drinks will be served. Tickets are on sale NOW through Wednesday, Jan. 25, and can be purchased online through […]
As Mrs. Simpson announced in the newsletter on Jan. 19, we’re proud of the 2023 Apple Award nominees–Angela Bond and Lisa Dychus! Mrs. Bond (pictured below on the right) is our GT Specialist for grades K-4, and she has been instrumental in assisting teachers with implementing the new math curriculum. Ms. Dychus (pictured below on […]
After school Chess Club for grades K-5 will be held on Mondays after school from 4 – 5 p.m. beginning Jan. 23. No experience necessary! See the flier below for details and costs. Click here to register (rather than the link below).
Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today!
If you have gently used uniforms that you would like to donate to the PTO, you can leave them, as well as any uniform accessories, in the front office donation box from Tuesday, Jan. 17, through Tuesday, Feb. 7. (Please wash and fold the clothing before donating.) These donations will be sold at Parent-Teacher Conferences […]
In order to have a diverse, dedicated, and passionate Board that is also representative of our BFA families, we need YOU (or someone you know)! We are seeking a record number of nominations for the 2023 Board of Directors Election. We challenge each and every BFA family to nominate at least one qualified candidate when […]
Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today, Jan. 12.
All BFA girls and their father or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Denim and Diamonds from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal/western attire. Dessert and drinks will be served. Tickets are on sale NOW through Wednesday, Jan. 25, and can be […]
Tomorrow, Jan. 11, is a Formal Uniform Day. Students should wear a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
As we notified you last year, beginning in January, most communications from BFA will be sent through School Messenger. For you, that means you have to elect to receive emails, calls and text messages; and, the emails you receive will look different than they did previously. FOR YOUR ACTION: Parents should ensure contact preferences within […]
As Principal Simpson mentioned in her last newsletter, there are immeasurable benefits when parents get involved at school. Not only does it show your children your commitment to their education and school, it builds and strengthens our community. We hope you’ll consider getting more involved within the BFA Community this year, or simply volunteer to […]