Our Veterans Day event is always special, and this year was no different. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to recognize and honor the men and women who have served, and are currently serving, our country. Several of our guests stopped in classrooms after the assemblies to personally speak to our students […]
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The PTO Spirit Wear store is OPEN and there are terrific new items, just in time for chilly weather and the holidays! Be sure to check out the new joggers and sweatshirt options; and keep scrolling to see the new youth caps and beanies. Also, pay special attention to the notes about items that are approved for […]
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Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today, Nov. 16.
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Please join us as we honor veterans and active duty service members TODAY, Nov. 10. This year the CEC will host two ceremonies: – 10:20 – 11:30 a.m. – traditional ceremony including grades 4-8 – 12 – 12:45 p.m. – smaller ceremony including grades K-3 Seating will take place 15 minutes prior to each assembly […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, Nov. 9.
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2024-25 Incoming K-8 Enrollment All BFA families who have INCOMING K-8 students, including our current BFA preschoolers, MUST complete Open Enrollment by 4 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 1, to receive first-round priority and be eligible for a BFA offer. CURRENT K-7 BFA students, returning for the 2024-25 school year, will automatically be enrolled. Please do NOT complete Open […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter to send out today!
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Save the date for the next BFA PTO Spirit Night this Thursday, Nov. 16, at Zell’s Panini and Crepes – BOTH locations! Zell’s will donate 20 percent on orders placed back to the BFA PTO. The Spirit Night event will run ALL day at BOTH locations: 2229 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy Suite A 4, Highlands Ranch […]
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BFA’s third annual Trunk or Treat is taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 31! It’s going to be a FANTASTIC day for ALL preschool through eighth grade BFA students. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer and donated treats. Students can wear costumes to school, but no revealing/offensive clothing, costumes with pretend […]
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Our Veterans Day celebration will be here before you know it. This event is always a popular one at BFA and we are proud to honor our Veterans and current service members. Veteran Guests and Brunch Attendees – RSVP by Nov. 1 If you have a special Veteran or service member you would like to […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today, Oct. 26.
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If you’re confused about ballot initiatives 5A, the Mill Levy Override, and 5B, the Bond Measure, that you’ll be voting on this fall, following are a few helpful resources: Watch this video created by Mrs. Simpson describing how school funding works and how these two measures would impact BFA. Click here for more information about 5A and 5B […]
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Destination Imagination (DI) is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic DI challenges in the fields of STEAM, fine arts and service learning. There will be a BFA DI Kick-Off Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Sanders Science Lab. If you are a new […]
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There is a PTO spirit night from 5-8 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 24, at Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood in Lone Tree (10008 Commons St). – Be sure to mention BFA – Reservations: 303-379-9108 – KIDS (12 and under) EAT FREE with the purchase of an adult entree, 2 kids per parent
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We have been notified by the school district that the login process for parents to access the EngagED Parent portal has changed. The EngagED Parent Portal is the tool BFA families use to access Express Check-In each summer. NOTE FOR EIGHTH GRADE FAMILIES: You’ll need this new login to Open Enroll to a DCSD high school other than your […]
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DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in second grade (February) and fifth grade–the student’s final year of elementary school (November). 5th/6th Grade Universal Screen As part of this process, ALL students in fifth grade […]
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The 2023-24 BFA online directory, DirectorySpot is ready! To access the directory, you will need to download the free DirectorySpot app available through the App Store and Google Play. You should have received an email from DirectorySpot with your one-time password, which will allow you to log-on. If you have questions, please contact Alissa Motazedi, PTO vice-president.
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, Oct. 12.
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Parent-teacher conferences are tonight, Oct. 10, and Thursday, Oct. 12. Kindergarten through fifth-grade families should have already signed up. Seventh and eighth grade will have drop-in conferences from 4:15 – 8 p.m. tonight and Thursday in the Thunder gym. Sixth grade staff are at outdoor ed today, but will be available for conferences on Thursday […]
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There has been a slight time change for this morning’s lockdown drill. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. this morning, Oct. 9, and should last about 25 minutes, so we anticipate it ending at 9:55 a.m. Thank you!
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There will be a later start to school TOMORROW, Oct. 9. Morning carpool drop-off will begin at 8 a.m., and school will start at 8:30 a.m. There will be no BASE tomorrow morning. Also, we will have a Lockdown Drill on Monday—there will be no building entrance or exit from 8:55-9:25 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 9.
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The Book Fair will be held from Oct. 9 – 12. Monday, Oct. 9, the fair is open from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 […]
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We are proud to honor our Veterans and current service members each year at our Veterans Day celebration. If you have a special Veteran or service member you would like to invite, please read the invitation for more information and RSVP. Veterans Video – Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13 During our ceremonies we play a tribute video that features […]
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The second trimester musical elective for students in grades 6-8 is Matilda, Jr. Registration for this class is different than other classes. If you would like to be in the cast of Matilda, please fill out this form. Space in this class is first come, first served for 40 spots. The deadline to fill this form out is Wednesday, Oct. […]
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Thank you to ALL of the amazing businesses who are sponsoring the BFA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) this year! We have some wonderful families and community members who are investing in our school, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. Please take the time to also support THEM in return. Look for more information about […]