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, face painting, balloon artists, cotton candy, and the always popular CAKE WALK!!!! […]
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Aug
Aug
Our September PTO Spirit Night will be a Colorado Rapids soccer game on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Rapids play at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City) and are playing the Portland Timbers that night. BFA families and friends will receive special discounted pricing, and $5 from each ticket sold […]
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Aug
Aug
The PTO’s online spirit wear store (in partnership with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic) is open now through September 8. No orders will be accepted after the store closes. You can place your order and pay online through the Denver Athletic website. Once the store is closed, all orders will be ready in approximately […]
The new school year means another opportunity to promote your business while supporting BFA. Each year, sponsorships allow BFA to continue to grow and to meet the needs of our school, as well as our teachers, staff and students. Sponsorships are on sale now through TODAY, Friday, August 30! For details on the various sponsorship […]
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Aug
Aug
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 April- June of […]
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Aug
Aug
Join us at Shake Shack (1509 Park Central Dr, Suite 100) on Wednesday, August 28 between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. for our first Spirit Day/Night of the school year! Shake Shack will donate 25% of your total meal purchase back to the BFA PTO! Important: you must either mention the fundraiser to your cashier at […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
As the new school year kicks off, come join us on Saturday, August 24th to watch Despicable Me 4! Gates open for the Turf Field at 7:00pm, and the movie will start around 8:00pm (once it is dark). The BFA PTO will provide popcorn, juice, water and cookies, and the price is $20 per family. You […]
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May
May
A major THANK YOU to our amazing BFA PTO Sponsors this year! We have had some wonderful involvement this year as we changed a few things up. We are so grateful to have your support–for our students, our staff, each other, and our community. We all appreciate you! To learn more about the 2023-24 sponsors, visit the Sponsor […]
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May
May
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 PTO Elections. The PTO is excited to announce their 2024-25 PTO Team and they look forward to serving the BFA community again next year. Thank you again to the incredible 2023-24 PTO team for your dedication, enthusiasm and volunteerism. Thinking about volunteering for the PTO? There’s still time! […]
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May
May
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. Please contact Andreya Flanigan, PTO fundraising coordinator, with any questions. Thank you, again, for your support of BFA and the […]
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May
May
The PTO is looking for elementary (K-5) Room Parents for next school year! Being a Room Parent is a fun way to get your volunteer hours in, develop a great relationship with your child’s teacher and get involved in the school. If you are interested, please send an email to the PTO Room Parent Coordinator, Amy […]
20
May
May
Did you know that one of BFA’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirates Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirates Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you will be […]
20
May
May
Eighth grade families, the Annual Eighth Grade Dinner coming up from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Middle School Commons. Please RSVP for the dinner. This will be a catered dinner for eighth graders only, brought to you by the PTO. Please sign up if you are interested in helping during the dinner. Questions? Contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, […]
10
May
May
This year’s yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, May 15! If you haven’t ordered one yet, there will be some extras available for purchase in Ms. Svensen’s classroom the week of distribution for $60, cash only.
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May
May
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM! Hope to see you at the spirit night from 3-9 p.m. next Monday, May 13, at Gelato & Co. in Highlands Ranch (1509 Park Central Drive). Gelato & Co will donate 20 percent of all BFA sales that night, so be sure to let them know that you […]
10
May
May
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 PTO Elections. If you’re thinking about volunteering for the PTO, there’s still time! The following positions are currently open for next year: Uniform Consignment Committee Chair Ben’s Brigade Committee Manager Social Media Committee Manager If you’re interested in volunteering for these positions, or want to learn more […]
10
May
May
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 […]
10
May
May
Buy a $5 Skate City Summer Membership Card now through May 15 and the PTO will earn $2 back on each card sold! Summer Membership Cards allow you to skate at any Skate City location all summer long for $1 admission (skate rentals are $5). See the Skate City Summer flier for additional details. You can purchase your membership cards now; be sure to enter ‘Ben Franklin […]
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May
May
Join us from 5-7 p.m.tonight, May 2, to shop for a cause at Evereve in Aspen Grove (7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 80120). Evereve will be providing snacks and will donate 15 percent of all purchases (excluding gift cards) to BFA! It’s the perfect way to get your Mother’s Day shopping done. Hope to see you there!
02
May
May
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up next week, May 6-10! The PTO will be recognizing all of our amazing teachers and staff who lift us up and make BFA such a special place for our children. ‘Friends’ is the theme for this year! Take a look below for details about the events the PTO has planned: […]
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Apr
Apr
Eighth grade families, save the date for the Annual Eighth Grade Dinner coming up from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Middle School Commons. This will be a catered dinner for eighth graders only, brought to you by the PTO. If you are interested in helping during the dinner, please contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, at ptosocial@bfacademy.org. […]
25
Apr
Apr
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM! Save the date for a fun spirit night from 3-9 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at Gelato & Co. in Highlands Ranch (1509 Park Central Drive). Gelato & Co will donate 20 percent of all BFA sales that night, so be sure to let them know that you are with […]
25
Apr
Apr
The PTO is looking for elementary (K-5) Room Parents for next school year! Being a Room Parent is a fun way to get your volunteer hours in, develop a great relationship with your child’s teacher and get involved in the school. If you are interested, please send an email to the PTO Room Parent Coordinator, Amy […]
25
Apr
Apr
Did you know that one of BFA’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirates Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirates Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you will be […]