Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today, May 11.
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Cave Dave will be returning to BFA May 15-17, and will bring CaveSim to kids in grades K-5. Invented by a caver and MIT engineer, CaveSim makes highly realistic artificial caves that teach STEM concepts. During the programs, students explore 60 feet of cave passages filled with artificial cave formations, and learn a huge amount about caves, conservation, bats, geology, biology, […]
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May
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This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week and the PTO has been recognizing all of our amazing teachers and staff who lift us up and make BFA such a special place for our children. To finish out the week, we’d love to have your student(s) fill out this questionnaire, bring in a flower, or even […]
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May
May
We have begun releasing students, but with the lightning it is not safe for staff to be outside. If you would like to come get your student, please head to BFA, park and walk to the classroom to collect your student(s). Please remain patient as we move forward with releasing students.
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May
May
The tornado warning has been extended until 4 p.m. so we will remain in a Shelter in Place status. All the kids are safe and sheltering. Please be patient and keep safe. We will continue to keep you updated.
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Our area is currently under a tornado warning, so we are sheltering in place. If you are currently in the carpool line, you can come into the school through the main doors and shelter in the Thunder Gym. We are not releasing students until the tornado warning is over for safety reasons. We will send […]
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May
May
Stop by the Lightning Gym from 4 – 6 p.m. TODAY, May 9, to view all of our student’s amazing Science Fair boards and read about their experiments!
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May
May
The PTO Used Uniform and Spirit Wear Sale is from 9 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. TODAY, May 6, in the Lightning Gym. Come stock up on uniforms and NEW spirit wear items for this and/or next school year.
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May
May
The STEM Committee is so excited to announce their upcoming 2023 STEAM Expo will be held from 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, May 12. This is a FANTASTIC BFA tradition for our students and a FUN volunteer opportunity for our parents! We will be hosting more than 25 STEAM related booths and exhibits from […]
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May
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, May 4.
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Tomorrow, May 3, is a Formal Uniform Day which means that students should wear their navy polo shirt with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
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Apr
The 2023 BFA Science Fair is quickly approaching and we need judges! You don’t need prior experience, and volunteers can be parents from any grade. Judging will take place on Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9. In addition, we need one additional volunteer from 8:25 – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10. Interested in […]
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Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter from today, April 27.
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Congratulations to Avani Saboo who participated in the regional History Bee and Geography Bee conducted by the International Academics Competition on Saturday, April 22. She competed with participants from various schools in and around the Denver Metro, as well as students from other states in the seventh grade category. She won FIRST place in […]
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Breakfast with Bros is from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. TOMORROW, April 28. Attendees, please park in the upper lot. Overflow parking will take place in the “B” carpool lane. For those not attending the event, morning drop-off may take some extra time. Please be patient and allow others to merge. We will most likely use […]
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Apr
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Looking for volunteer hours? We need your help to make the Mother-Son Nerf Battle Event a success! The event is from 3-8 p.m. this Saturday, April 29, at Path Movement. If you’re interested in volunteering, please see the sign-up. Please contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, with any questions.
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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. tomorrow, April 28. The morning will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with burritos, donuts and refreshments. Festivities will continue in the Thunder (big) gym with games and photo opportunities. […]
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Apr
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. Each year, the BFA community is asked to vote for open executive officer and committee chair positions. Your vote is important. Voting will be open TODAY […]
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Apr
It’s time to get registered for BFA’s Summer Camp and sign up for the weeks you want! The initial summer camp registration is open in MySchoolBucks (use your desktop or laptop–not the app). Please note, summer camp attendees need to register each summer before using the program. Registration costs $35, and includes a t-shirt and a day […]
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Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter sent out today, April 20.
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Tomorrow, April 20, will be a Dress of Choice (DOC) day for all students who have not received two uniform violations since the last regular DOC day.
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Apr
The PTO is providing Field Day t-shirts for all BFA students, so they need to know what size to order. Please take a minute to complete this form TODAY for each of your BFA students. Thank you!
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Apr
The 2023 BFA Science Fair is quickly approaching! Our third and fifth graders are beginning to work on their projects and would love for you to come see their interesting hypotheses, fascinating experiments, and sometimes surprising conclusions–all presented on a singular trifold poster board. These wonderful demonstrations of scientific genius will be presented Monday, May 8, […]
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Apr
This is the final day of PTO collections for teacher and staff appreciation gifting. To place your RaiseRight order and pay with a credit card, visit MySchoolBucks.
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Please remember to cast your vote in the BFA Board of Directors election before 11:59 p.m. (MST) on Sunday, April 16. Click on the following link for details: https://www.bfacademy.org/cast-your-vote-in-bfa-board-election/