The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors election voting window is now open! Please take a few minutes to cast your vote in the 2024 BFA Board election. To learn more about the candidates, please visit the Board Election webpage or click here to watch the candidate question and answer session from March 26. All Directors are term limited, […]
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Mar
Mar
Calling all BFA moms and their sons! The mother-son social event will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Ben Franklin Academy. This year, we will have a 9-hole LED mini golf course set up at the school. Tickets are on sale NOW through Sunday, April 14, on MySchoolBucks. Tickets are $25 per couple and $5 for each […]
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Mar
Mar
A message from Board President Haley Maglieri… In partnership with Principal Simpson, the BFA Board of Directors is proud to work for the students, parents and patrons of BFA in promoting the mission and vision of the school. The following summarizes action taken during our March Board meeting. BOD Updates: Board Succession Voting for the […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, March 28.
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We hope you’ll attend the Board Forum/Candidate Q&A at 5 p.m. today, March 26, before the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Attend in person or listen via Zoom to this important session, as you’ll get to hear directly from the 2024 Board candidates. The Zoom link is on the agenda sent yesterday and can be found […]
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Mar
The Board nomination period ended earlier this month, and we’re very excited to announce the 2024 Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Director nominees: Mette Castor, current BFA Board Director will be seeking re-election. Haley Maglieri, current BFA Board Director will be seeking re-election. Justin Mayhall, current BFA parent, will be seeking election. This spring, […]
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Mar
Mar
Please see the letters below regarding the Colorado requirement for the Tdap vaccine for the sixth grade. If you have any questions or would like to submit documentation, please email our Health Room at health@bfacademy.org. T-Dap Letter (English version) T-Dap Letter (Spanish version)
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Mar
Mar
Each year at this time, we seek parent feedback on how things are going at BFA via the Parent Satisfaction Survey. The Spring Survey focuses on the school’s culture, climate, and operations. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Spring Satisfaction Survey.
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Mar
Mar
BFA will be closed tomorrow, March 15, due to heavy snow and weather conditions. This means that all before/after school care as well as any activities are cancelled as well. We don’t want the winter weather to prevent our Charity Week activities so we’ve made the following changes: Charity Week t-shirt day will be on Thursday, March […]
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Mar
BFA will be closed tomorrow, March 15, due to heavy snow and weather conditions. This means that all before/after school care as well as any activities are cancelled as well. Please see your email for important updates. Have a great break!
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Mar
Mar
Happy Snow Day! Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, March 14
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Mar
Mar
Middle School Parents: This is a friendly reminder that Dodgeball for Dollars is still scheduled for tomorrow, March 15 (unless it’s a snow day!). Students should bring their own lunch. And, please make sure you’ve paid your MySchoolBucks invoice. A $25 late fee will be assessed tomorrow, March 15.
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Mar
Mar
BFA will be closed tomorrow, March 14, due to predicted adverse weather conditions. This means that all before/after school care as well as any activities are cancelled as well. Please stay safe and enjoy the snow day!
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Mar
Mar
Tomorrow, March 11, is a Formal Uniform Day, Class Pictures, and the start of Charity Week! See your email for details.
07
Mar
Mar
For Charity Week this year, the Student Council chose to support the Colorado Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on treatment and palliative care, as well as medical research and education at the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. Charity Week kicks off on Monday, March 11. Students can participate in […]
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Mar
Mar
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, March 7.
02
Mar
Mar
The PTO Spirit Wear store will be open March 1-17, and there are terrific new items–just in time for warmer weather and spring sports! Be sure to check out the new shorts and tanks; and keep scrolling to see the new youth caps. Also, pay special attention to the notes about items that are approved […]
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Mar
Mar
We hope to see you at 7 p.m. tonight, March 1, or tomorrow, March 2, in the Thunder Gym for the “Matilda” performance. The musical is FREE and all are welcome.
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Mar
Mar
This year, class picture day will be held on Monday, March 11. Normally, we plan class picture days on a day we’re already wearing Formal Uniform, but we were unable to do so this year which means we need to add another Formal Uniform Day on Monday, March 11. Please see our school’s class picture day flier. The PDF is […]
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Feb
Feb
Get ready for the second family-friendly Engineering Night for the 2023-24 academic year, hosted by the BFA STEM Committee! The committee will host an Egg Drop Competition from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at BFA. This is a FREE event open to all BFA students and families! For the event, competitors will design contraptions to protect their eggs from […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you know someone who would have a positive and lasting impact on the future of BFA? Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the BFA Board of Directors! Board members are committed to the success of BFA. They set policies and have oversight over financial matters of the school while focusing on […]
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Feb
Feb
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, Feb. 29.
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Feb
Feb
Please ensure you and any delegates can log into Pikmykid today well before afternoon carpool begins. Pikmykid has an update that is requiring users to log in again with their user name and password, then give approval for using biometrics in the future. Since many people have not used their password to login for a […]
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Feb
Feb
Each year, the Student Council selects a worthy charity to support as part of our mission to be civically engaged and give back to our local community. This year, the Student Council chose to support The Colorado Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on treatment and palliative care, as well as medical research and education […]
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Feb
A message from Board President Haley Maglieri… In partnership with Principal Simpson, the BFA Board of Directors is proud to work for the students, parents and patrons of BFA in promoting the mission and vision of the school. The following summarizes action taken during our February Board meeting. BOD Updates: Charter Renewal In January, the […]