Tomorrow, Oct. 7, is a Colorado Avalanche Spirit Day! Students may wear an Avs (or other NHL team) shirt with regular uniform bottoms OR they can choose to wear a regular spirit wear shirt.
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today.
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We’re excited to host another book fair from Monday, Oct. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 13, with a preview day tomorrow, Oct. 7. Book Fairs are a fun way for kids to explore new offerings by their favorite authors and discover new books. In addition, the school is able to purchase new books for our library based on […]
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As October begins, we welcome cooler weather and focus on the virtues of Cleanliness and Order, which Ben Franklin himself believed were important to the development of character. The Virtue Cards linked below are for you to copy and display as you engage your children in discussions about these important virtues. Virtue Card for Cleanliness Virtue Card for Order
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Tomorrow, Oct. 5, is a Formal Uniform Day which means students should wear a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
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Middle school students, this is your chance to perform in “The Little Mermaid!” In a magical underwater kingdom, the young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home—and her fins— behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, […]
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Now that school is underway, it is time to update and add new families to the BFA directory! This year, the BFA PTO will be using DirectorySpot for our online school directory. It’s an incredibly handy resource that contains each family’s class roster(s) and contact information, as well as the entire BFA directory. DirectorySpot is an app-based […]
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Ben Franklin Academy is excited to announce that we are a recipient of the Collaborative SCFD Grant for the 2022-23 school year! Thanks to some of our specials teachers, Ali Hinkle, Jaime Johnson, and Laura Tickle, our school will receive $10,000 worth of workshops, field trips, assemblies, an in-school exhibit, and other learning opportunities from various arts, culture and science organizations. These […]
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Photo retakes are TOMORROW, Sept. 27. To order: see the flier (click anywhere on flier to order), go to www.mymjthomas.com and enter password (C657), or print the order form and attach check/cash. Retake student(s) should bring photo package/proof sheet to school.
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Since our founding, Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues have been a key component in our character education program. In the past, the PTO and our administration have rewarded students who demonstrate the Virtues with Virtue tags, classroom acknowledgements, assemblies, drawings, and gift cards. This year, however, the PTO is taking a fresh look at the PTO […]
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Would you like to get to know the school administration team a little better? Come mix and mingle with us from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at BFA. We’ll provide sweet treats; please bring your own beverage (and don’t forget your Driver’s License to check in!). There will not be a formal presentation at […]
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There is no school for students tomorrow, Sept. 23, as it is a Professional Development Day for teachers. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today!
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Thursday, Sept. 22, is a Dress of Choice (DOC) Day for all students (unless they have received two uniform violations).
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If you are a King Soopers or Amazon shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards and Amazon Smile. Here’s how: To sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards: Sign in to your digital account at King Soopers Community Rewards. If you haven’t already set up an account, set […]
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We can’t wait to see you at Franklin Fest from 3 – 7 p.m. TODAY, Sept. 17, at BFA. Reminder: Kiddos may get wet, so be prepared; and do not park in reserved spaces (unless it’s your space) or in the preschool lot. Thank you!
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Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse (9567 S University Blvd., 80126) will be hosting a BFA Spirit Night from 5 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Parry’s will donate 20 percent of the purchases (dine in and carry out) back to BFA. So, make plans for a pizza night and help BFA! Please remember to let […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out earlier today!
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The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host the students and their grandparent(s) or special adult at BFA’s Goodies with Grandparents from 6:45 – 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept.16. We ask that grandparents please arrive early, as this is a popular event. The festivities will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with coffee, juice and […]
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Click here to see the Principal Newsletter sent out today.
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Do you know anyone interested in learning more about BFA? We’ve set up our K-8 grade tour schedule for the school year, and are looking forward to meeting prospective parents. Tours are scheduled from September through April, 2023. If you know someone who is interested in BFA but cannot make a tour, please share this video link to listen to what […]
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Tomorrow, Sept. 7, is a Formal Uniform Day which means students should wear a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
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We hope you’ll join us at the annual Franklin Fest for food and fun from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at BFA. There will be activities and games for all ages, including inflatables, a dunk tank, and the fan-favorite Cake Walk! Some activities will include water, so kids may want to come prepared to get […]
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Click here to read the latest Principal Newsletter!