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  CEC Veterans Day Celebrations Thank you to the CEC and all their volunteers who helped make our annual Veterans Day Celebration a huge success! Please see the latest Principal Newsletter emailed to you this Thursday, Nov. 18, for the links to watch the celebration videos. There were many people involved in making these events […]

Yearbook sales have officially launched! Right now, yearbooks cost $30 per book, but don’t wait, as the price will go up to $36 after Winter Break. For details on pricing and how to order, check out the flier below.   You may also order a yearbook dedication (ad) for your student. What a fun way to help […]

Thanks for helping us celebrate the veterans and active duty service members in our families this week! We still need YOUR help with a few things, so see below to continue honoring our veterans.    Veterans Day Volunteers Needed for Take Down – Sign Up TODAY! It is never too late to volunteer! We need many hands […]

It’s time to choose electives for the second trimester! Click here for the elective catalog. Beginning at 9 a.m. on the following days, elective selections open up for each grade level: 8th grade: Tuesday, Oct. 26 7th grade: Wednesday, Oct. 27 6th grade: Thursday, Oct. 28 You can make your student’s elective choices at www.myschoolbucks.com. […]

We’re looking forward to Parent Teacher Conferences this week! You should have received all the information about conferences from your student’s teacher(s). If you’d also like to speak with anyone on the Administration team and/or our Specials teachers see below for the virtual conference sign-up link.    Administration Team:  Mrs. Simpson, Principal Mr. Gomez, Asst. Principal […]

We’re excited to announce the Scholastic Book Fair will be held from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 14. The fair will end promptly at 3 p.m. each day so we can prepare for carpool.   Students in grades K-4 will make a wish list to show parents. All students in grades K-8 […]

In lieu of the costume parade, the PTO is hosting TRUNK OR TREAT tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 29! It’s going to be a FUN day for ALL preschool through eighth grade BFA students! Students can wear their costumes to school all day–but remember, costumes should be appropriate for school (no revealing/offensive clothing, costumes with pretend blood/gore, or […]

The STEM committee is organizing two virtual Math Masters Sessions at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.7. One session will focus on students in grades 3-5, and the other session is for students in grades 6-8. Students can improve mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills by trying their hand at a series of age-appropriate math problems.   […]

BFA’s BASE program is offering care during fall break this year. Childcare will be available from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. the week of Oct. 18-22, with programing similar to that of summer camp. We are organizing a field trip for the kids, so the cost will be $210 per child for the week. (More details to come regarding […]

We are looking forward to a FUN spirit week for all students from October 4-8. Student Council decided upon the following themes: Monday – PJ day, start the week off in comfort! Tuesday – Beach Day, good vibes only today! Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday, outrageous outfit? crazy hair? don’t care! Thursday – Dress Up Day, dress to impress in your fanciest clothes! (And, send […]

The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host students and their grandparents at BFA’s annual Goodies with Grandparents, from 7-8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, at BFA. Students and their grandparents can spend quality time together while enjoying light morning treats, activities, games, and photo opportunities starting in the Lightening/small gym   We ask that you please arrive early, […]