Author Archives: PTO President

    Make plans to join us for the Skate City Spirit Night from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Littleton location (5801 S. Lowell Way, 80123). This is a private event for our school community. The more skaters we have in attendance, the more money we will earn for the BFA PTO. View the Beach […]

The PTO’s online fundraising auction will be next week, April 3-7! Auction items include: VIP seating for 2024-25 grade level musicals VIP seating for the 2025 middle school musical Ride into school with Deputy Jensen Monthly parking spots for next school year Annual parking spots for next school year 2024 Eighth grade graduation VIP seating Look for […]

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 […]

Did you know that the PTO hosts a volunteer appreciation event at Pirate’s Cove to show our thanks to all families who complete their family’s volunteer recommendation (30 hours per family or 15 hours per single-parent household)? This year, the event will be held from 6- 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. This is always a fun evening, […]

In April there will be TWO PTO Spirit Night opportunities! More details to come, but please mark your calendars for: Skate City Littleton Spirit Night – from 4-6 p.m. on April 2; and, Spirit Day/Night from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on April 21 with PTO sponsor, Robeks, in Parker.

Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $50 per book. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase the week of distribution for $60, cash only. So don’t wait, order yours today!

All BFA Moms are invited to a fun evening of pampering, mixing, mingling, and dinner at Moms Night Out. It will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Purity Skin Studio. There will be a raffle for 16 skin treatments, with the opportunity to sign up for additional treatments. Space is limited […]

If you’re interested in making a difference while having fun AND meeting other likeminded parents, then the PTO is the place for you! The PTO is looking to fill volunteer positions for the 2023-24 school year, and they would love for you to join their team!  They have a variety of volunteer positions that can be […]

Our next PTO Spirit Night will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at Urban Village Grill (8505 Park Meadows Drive Unit 2184A, Lone Tree). Urban Village Grill is a BFA PTO sponsor, and will be donating 15 percent back to the PTO on all orders! Please show the digital flier or […]

The PTO Spirit Wear store will open today, March 1, 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 […]

Ben’s Brigade will host a Guys Night Out from 7 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Main Event in Highlands Ranch. Come enjoy billiards, laser tag, bowling, arcade games and a buffet. And, hang out with other BFA guys! Space is limited, so please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend. Contact Curtis Anderson and Justin Mayhall, Ben’s Brigade co-committee managers to learn more.

Mark your calendar for the PTO’s February Spirit Night! It’s from 3:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at Tiger Den Tea House (44 Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch). Tiger Den will donate 20 percent of all orders placed to the BFA PTO! Be sure to tell the cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser. Or, if you […]

The PTO will host a Used Uniform Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Lightning Gym. All uniform pieces will be $5 at the sale, or 5 pieces for $20. The PTO’s goal is to continue to support our children, staff and families by offering affordable uniform options while simultaneously funding the […]

Valentine’s Day classroom parties for grades K-5 will take place from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Party volunteers will be limited to a maximum of four adults per classroom. Volunteers can arrive at 1:30 p.m. to set up. All volunteers should have their Driver’s License for check-in and should not bring younger siblings. […]

  It’s time for spring parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing a soup dinner for the teachers on Thursday, Feb. 15. Please look at the sign-up and consider bringing something.  Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!

Thank you to all who helped make the PTO’s Sweetheart Ball a success! We especially want to recognize the event chair Katie Graham, as well as social coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski. There were around 500 attendees–a record number, who enjoyed dancing, games, desserts and gelato! Thank you to all who donated baked goods and those who helped with the event! […]

If you are a King Soopers shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards. For details on how to sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards visit their webpage or click here for instructions. It’s CRAZY how quickly this program adds up and how much our school can earn. From July – […]

Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $48 per book. (The price will go up to $50 on 1/27.)  You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications are $40, and must be ordered by Wednesday, Jan. 31. These ads are a fun way to […]

Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides a place for dads to get to know each other, as well as opportunities for unique ways to give back to the school and earn volunteer hours. Ben’s Brigade handles work projects around the school, provides volunteers for school functions, and hosts a […]

The PTO’s January Spirit Night will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Chipotle in Highlands Ranch (9579 S. University Blvd Lot 3A). Chipotle will donate 33 percent on orders to the BFA PTO.   Orders can be placed in store (tell the cashier that you are there for the Ben Franklin fundraiser […]

All BFA girls and their father or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Mardi Gras Masquerade, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal attire and a masquerade mask! (There will be masquerade masks available at the dance.) Dessert and drinks will be served. Tickets are […]

Benjamin Franklin’s birthday is Jan. 17, 1706, which means he’ll be 318 years old next week! The PTO is hosting Ben’s Birthday celebration next Wednesday, Jan. 17, with cookies from The Sugar Cookie Store. Student(s) identified by our Health Room with ANY food allergies will receive allergy-friendly cookies from Wave the Grain. Please contact Kelley Marie Paulson in the Health Office if you have questions. This is a great […]

Be sure to order your 2023-2024 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $48 per book. (The price will go up to $50 on 1/27.)  You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications are $38 for 1/8 of page if you order by December 31. After that, the price […]