Author Archives: Kelley Marie Paulson

Board of Directors Meeting – April 15

Please join us Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. for our BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. […]

RaiseRight Gift Card program for our staff and teachers is extended until April 16!

PTO virtues logo

RaiseRight Gift Card program for our staff and teachers is extended until April 16! This convenient, online program replaces room parent collections and facilitates convenient gifting.   Each family makes one payment through MySchoolBucks.com for all of their teacher and staff gifts. At the end of collections, each staff member will receive an email with […]

Mother-Son Spring Social Ticket Sales End Thursday!

Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ We hope to see you at our Mother-Son Spring Social bowling event at Bowlero (2530 E County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126) on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Check-in time is 9:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale NOW through Thursday, April 10 on MySchoolBucks but don’t delay, limited space […]

Colorado Rockies & BFA Spirit Wear/Crazy Sock Day

Colorado Rockies Logo

  Good evening Ben Franklin~ Tomorrow, April 4 is Colorado Rockies & Spirit Wear Day. Students can wear any Rockies or Ben Franklin-approved top and their favorite crazy socks.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please […]

Today is the last day to order a BFA YEARBOOK!

Yearbook sale

Be sure to order your 2024-2025 yearbook now to be guaranteed a yearbook. Yearbooks cost $55 per book. Sales end TODAY, March 31 and only a limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase during the week of distribution. So don’t wait, order yours today! This year, we will again be using Jostens for […]

BFA Board of Directors Meeting

BFA Board Election Logo

Please join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:00 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Note: This month, the meeting will begin 30 minutes early with a Question & Answer session with our Board Candidates — a great opportunity to hear directly from those running for the Board. Board meetings are open […]

Lost and Found Cleared Out This Week

Lost and Found

Our lost and found will be cleared out on March 13. The last day to look through the items is March 12. Please pop in and take a look before it is all donated. Any uniforms items will be donated to our PTO. All clothing or non-valuable items are donated to local students in need at elementary schools […]

Tomorrow starts our school-wide Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14.

Charity Shirt Design

Dear BFA Community, Tomorrow starts Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, March 13: Color Out for a Cause. Wear ANY charity t-shirt or color […]

The Spring Survey is now open! 

SAC Survey

We encourage all families to participate—your feedback is essential in shaping the future of BFA. The purpose of the Spring survey is to give staff a snapshot of you and your family’s experiences at BFA so modifications can be made as needed over the coming months. Unlike the Fall Survey, which focuses on classroom-specific topics […]

BFA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, February 18

Please join us Tuesday, February 18, 5:30 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. […]

90 Min Delay & Dress of Choice Reminder

Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, due to low temperatures.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than […]

 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12

Dear BFA Community, After observing other Denver-area schools announcing delays, Ben Franklin Academy has proactively decided to implement a 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we hope this early decision helps families plan their mornings accordingly. If Douglas County School District declares a Snow Day, BFA will […]

Tuesday Night’s Conferences moved to Virtual

  Dear Parents,   The weather is turning and we are expecting very cold temperatures and snow tomorrow evening during conferences.  The safety of our families and our staff is our number one priority.  We have made the difficult decision to move tomorrow night’s conferences to virtual.    You will receive communication tomorrow from your teacher(s) with more detailed information.  Conferences will now […]

Used Uniform Sale Volunteers Needed

Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ 👕👚Used Uniform Sale👕👚 We would like to have a Used Uniform Sale on February 11 & 13 but we need LOTS of volunteers to help set up, sell, and pack up clothes. Check out the Sign Up and see how you can help! There are 30 min. opportunities also! Great for busy families. Please help […]

Tickets on sale through Friday, January 24 for Sweetheart Dance

  This Year’s Sweetheart Ball – Hollywood Red Carpet All BFA girls (Pre-K to Grade 8) and their fathers or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Hollywood Red Carpet, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday February 1, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is formal attire, and be ready to strike a pose for […]

90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21

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Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, due to low temperatures.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than […]

January 21 – BFA Board of Directors Meeting

Please join us Tuesday, January 21, 5:30 p.m. for our January BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email […]

Dress of Choice tomorrow, No School on Monday, Sweetheart Tickets On Sale and Weekly Newsletter

Dear BFA Community~ Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the PTO Sweetheart Dance on February 1 starting at 6:00 p.m. This night will be a special time for our Pre-K through 8th Grade girls and their fathers or special adults.   Tomorrow, January 17, is our next Dress of Choice. Students who haven’t had more than two uniform […]

90-Minute Delay Tuesday, January 7

Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay this morning, Tuesday, January 7.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than 8:15 a.m. for […]