Veteran’s Day Spirit Wear – Order by Oct. 2 Our Veteran’s Day Celebration is unmatched in our community. We open our doors to honor and remember our Veterans. This year, we are offering Veterans Day spirit wear. These items WILL be allowed to be worn on the day of our Veteran’s Day Celebration. as well as […]
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Girls A & B Volleyball Teams start their playoffs today at BFA! Hope to see you there to cheer our team to victory. Go Bolts!
Dear BFA Community~ This week’s newsletter is full of important information. Please take a moment to read our Principal’s Note and other articles. You can also access our current and past newsletters by visiting our website. Also, this weekend is our Annual FranklinFest hosted by our PTO. It is a great event, full of […]
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FranklinFest Volunteers and Cakes Needed! The FranklinFest is this Saturday, September 28 from 3 – 7 p.m. at BFA, and we can’t make this event happen without YOU! Volunteers are needed to help with inflatables, food, and clean up. We’re also in need of more cakes for the ever-popular cake walk! We hope you’ll consider […]
Dear BFA Community~ Please take a moment to read our dated September 19 or visit our Website. Thank you, Diana Simpson Principal Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.bfacademy.org
Tickets are on sale NOW through September 21 on MySchoolBucks. This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll join us for activities, food, and fun on Saturday, September 28 from 3 – 7 p.m. at BFA. There will be games, bounce houses, obstacle courses, lawn games, […]
Our Highlands Ranch location and book drop will be closed September 16 – 30 for interior repairs. Upon reopening, there will be occasional building entry and exit detours during roof replacement. This expansive library features interactive children’s areas, flexible meeting and community spaces with state-of-the-art technology, laptop borrowing, and a furnished terrace with shade structure.
Please join us Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 p.m. for our September 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 […]
Dear BFA Community~ Please take a moment to read our Weekly Newsletter dated September 12 by visiting our Website or clicking here.
Happy Thursday, We are happy to begin a Level Up schoolwide challenge. Please read a special message from Principal Simpson for more information. Please take a moment to read our BFA Weekly Newsletter dated Sept 5 or visit our Website. Thank you, Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.bfacademy.org
We are currently under a lightning dismissal. Parents can walk into the building to check out their kids. Please park and walk in safely. Thank you
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Parents, Grandparents, If you always wanted an interactive science lab as a kid, now is you time. Come volunteer and help our students while having fun. Copy the link below. 1st Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E4AA8A62FABF5C52… 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E4AA8A62FABF5C52… 3rd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E4AA8A62FABF5C52… 4th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E4AA8A62FABF5C52… Bulletin Board: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E4AA8A62FABF5C52… #bfacademy #benfranklinacademyco #schoolofchoice #bfahighlandsranchco #steamschool #benfranklinacademy
We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Ben Franklin Academy by giving students with perfect attendance in the month of September, a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match with the purchase of an adult ticket. The Rapids boast one of the most family-friendly and fun game day experiences in […]
Urgent Message for Carpool for Aug 22. PikMyKid is experiencing technical difficulties but we are aware. They are actively working on the issue. Please wait to announce and we will update you soon. Thank you for your assistance!
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Registration is NOW OPEN!!! *Registration closes September 11th at 5:00 p.m. or when capacity is reached* Runners MUST be registered prior to their first practice. Please register online $75 registration fee until September 1st then a $15 additional fee applies We look forward to working with your athletes! Additional coaching help is needed! No experience […]
BFA Board of Directors Special Session Meeting Special Board Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024 5:30 PM – VIRTUAL – Ben Franklin Academy You can find the Agenda and zoom information on our Board Transparency Page.
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Hello, Ben Franklin 4th – 8th Grade Families! Hope you’re all doing well and your school year is off to a good start! I wanted to let you know your children have the opportunity to participate in Band and Orchestra classes this year as an extra-curricular activity through our Douglas County Youth Orchestra program, […]
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In typical Colorado fashion, there is a chance of potential storms and bad weather this afternoon, right about the time of the Back to School Picnic. In the event of inclement weather, bring an umbrella and we will move inside to the gyms if needed (no food in the ThunderGym please). Our delicious Food Trucks […]
Did you miss Principal Simpson’s newsletters this past week. See all of 2024 – 2025 Newsletters here and catch up on School News.
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Aug
Aug
We Got Spirit, Yes We do! We Got Spirit, how about you? The PTO Spirit Wear Store is now open. From t-shirts to sweatshirts; to blankets and cups, the PTO Store has so much to offer. The store is online and deliveries are in September. BIG Spirit Wear announcement is coming in Principal Simpson’s […]
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Aug
Aug
Something to Celebrate? Rent the Rock! The Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students and staff may rent the rock to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, announce an event, etc. It is […]
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Tuesday, August 6 Families with last name beginning A-L Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2-3 p.m.) Wednesday, August 7 Families with last name beginning M-Z Hours: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.) Complete Online Express Check-In, pay student fees (no […]
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Fall Athletic tryouts are around the corner. Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer is open to Grade 6-8. Co-Ed Cross Country is open to Grade 5-8. Check out information on our 2024 Fall Athletic Tryout Flyer. Hope to see your student at tryouts.
Let’s get those smiles ready! MJ Thomas School Photo will be at BFA August 6 & 7 for our In Person Check In. Look at their Order Form ahead of time and save yourself time. If you cannot come to In Person Check In, no worries. We will have a Picture Make Up Day. […]
DCSD Online Express Check In – Ends Today, July 31 Click on our webpage for information.