The FUN RUN happened on April 25, but students still have time to get donations toward their fundraising goal and earn GREAT prizes! You still can make donations, check out prizes, and more at the fundraising website (password: franklin24). The PTO would like each student to set a fundraising goal of $75 in order to reach the $50,000 school […]
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Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, April 25.
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The Fun Run is TOMORROW, April 25! We just sent you an email with all the details about what to wear, as well as a schedule for the run. IMPORTANT – Be sure to fill out the NEW WAIVER by 7 p.m. tonight.
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We’re getting excited about the FUN RUN that is this Thursday, April 25! In an effort to try and make things easier for parents, the PTO created an online waiver, but have since received notice from Run4Funds that a different waiver must be completed instead. We are very sorry for any inconvenience, but we’d like […]
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The PTO would love your help raising money for the school! Specifically, we’re raising money for new Core Knowledge science curriculum, improving the sound systems throughout the building (which also enhances safety), an addition to the rock wall, and general improvements around the school. The PTO is hoping to raise $50,000, so we’re asking each […]
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SAC Chair, Betsy Brown, presented the results of the Spring Parent Satisfaction Survey. We received approximately 80 valid responses with 5th grade having the most responses! Here are some of the highlights: Almost everyone feels welcome as a parent of BFA; Most do not utilize the online or other resources for Envision Math; Most feel that […]
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The PTO really needs your help to make the Mother-Son LED mini-golf event a success! The event is from 3-8 p.m. TOMORROW, April 20, in the Thunder Gym at BFA. It’s a fantastic way to earn volunteer hours, so please sign up today!
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The PTO is an integral part of the BFA community, whose mission is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. Since it began serving BFA, the PTO has raised funds to provide all manner of items for the school, including playground equipment, library books, a climbing wall, […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, April 18.
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Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Online sales will close on April 30. Right now, yearbooks cost $50 per book. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase the week of distribution but will be $60, cash only. So don’t wait, order yours today! This year, we […]
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Be sure to get your tickets to the mother-son social event, a 9-hole LED mini golf course set up at the school, which will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Ticket sales end today, April 14, on MySchoolBucks.
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Collections for staff appreciation gifting end today, April 14, with gift cards being distributed during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10). See your email for instructions or get started at MySchoolBucks.
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Make plans to support one of our wonderful PTO sponsors at the next BFA spirit night from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Robeks in Parker (12235 Pine Bluffs Way, 80134). Click to see the Robeks Spirit Night flier. They will give back 10 percent to the BFA PTO for those who mention BFA in their […]
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The CEC is excited to host all students and their fathers (or other special adult) for a morning of fun from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at BFA. The morning will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with donuts, breakfast burritos and refreshments. Festivities will continue in the Thunder (big) gym with a magician performance […]
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You have until 3 p.m. tomorrow, April 13, to register your student for the Middle School Dance via MySchoolBucks. Volunteers still needed for set up. Thanks and we’re excited to see your student(s) at The Enchanted Forest!
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It’s the final day to cast your vote in the 2024 Board Elections! Please review the candidates and cast your vote before 11:59 p.m. tonight, April 12.
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This is your friendly reminder that staff appreciation collections are taking place NOW through Sunday, April 14. To get started, go to MySchoolBucks or see the news article on our website for more information.
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Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, April 11.
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Middle School Parents: The middle school dance, The Enchanted Forest, is from 6 – 8 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at BFA. Register your student(s) through MySchoolBucks, and print/sign the Dance Policy Form which is your student’s ticket to the dance. We need help with snacks/drinks for the event! Please volunteer for the dance and/or to […]
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It’s time to cast your vote in the 2024 Board Elections! With three days left to vote, only 24 percent of the BFA community has made their voices heard. We’d like EVERY FAMILY AND STAFF MEMBER to participate–so please review the candidates and cast your vote before 11:59 p.m. (MST) on Friday, April 12.
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The mother-son social event will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at BFA. Get your tickets NOW on MySchoolBucks! Tickets on sale through Sunday, April 14.
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The BFA PTO will use RaiseRight for end-of-year staff gifting again this year. Collections will take place NOW through Sunday, April 14 with gift cards being distributed during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10). Each family makes one payment for all of their teacher and staff gifts. At the end of collections, each staff member will receive an […]
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Summer is right around the corner! In addition to our summer child care program, each year BFA teachers offer different enrichment camps throughout the summer. We have such a wide variety of camps this year, that we created a catalog of choices. There are camps for all interests and age groups. Please see our Summer Camp Catalog for all the […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, April 4.
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Tomorrow, April 3, is a Formal Uniform Day so students should wear a navy polo shirt with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.