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 […]
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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 […]
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All BFA girls and their fathers (or special adult) are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Mardi Gras Masquerade, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at BFA. Mark your calendars! Tickets will go on sale after Winter Break. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Graham, Sweetheart Ball committee manager.
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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 a great way to spread positive messages […]
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Make plans to join members of the BFA PTO for their holiday gathering! This FUN event is for all of the adults who make BFA a special community (PTO members AND non-members) and will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Old Blinking Light (9344 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch). Dinner will be provided by the […]
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Make plans to join members of the BFA PTO for their holiday gathering! This FUN event is for all of the adults who make BFA a special community (PTO members AND non-members) and will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Old Blinking Light (9344 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch). Dinner will be provided by the […]
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If you’re participating in RaiseRight gifting for teachers and staff this holiday season, you have until this Sunday, Dec. 3, to place your orders! To place your RaiseRight order and pay with credit card, visit MySchoolBucks. Staff are grouped by grade or category; click here for a current staff list. Select the appropriate grade or category to open the group […]
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This month, you have a great reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. From December 1-15, more than 50 percent of your order price will be donated back to BFA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store and redeem using your code. Treat yourself, or […]
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Again, this year, we will be using the RaiseRight staff gifting program to facilitate convenient group gift-giving. Through this program, each family makes one payment for all of their teacher and staff gifts. Then, each teacher/staff member receives an email with the total amount collected, and selects which gift cards they would like to receive. By consolidating donations, […]
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The 2023-24 yearbooks are on sale now! Be sure to order yours early for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $45 per book. (The price will go up to $50 after Winter Break.) You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications are $35 for 1/8 of page if you order by November […]
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The PTO Spirit Wear store is OPEN and there are terrific new items, just in time for chilly weather and the holidays! Be sure to check out the new joggers and sweatshirt options; and keep scrolling to see the new youth caps and beanies. Also, pay special attention to the notes about items that are approved for […]
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The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is holding their monthly meeting from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, via Zoom ONLY. All are welcome to attend–the Zoom details are on the BFA website calendar.
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Save the date for the next BFA PTO Spirit Night on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Zell’s Panini and Crepes – BOTH locations! Zell’s will donate 20 percent on orders placed back to the BFA PTO. The Spirit Night event will run ALL day at BOTH locations: 2229 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy Suite A 4, Highlands Ranch (hours are 8 a.m.-7 […]
The 2023-24 BFA online directory, DirectorySpot is ready! To access the directory, you will need to download the free DirectorySpot app available through the App Store and Google Play. You should have received an email from DirectorySpot with your one-time password, which will allow you to log-on. If you have questions, please contact Alissa Motazedi(ptovp@bfacademy.org), […]
K-5 Halloween Classroom Parties will take place on Tuesday, October 31, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. Party volunteers will be limited to a max of four per classroom (three volunteers, plus the party planner). As much as we love welcoming our families into the school, we also ask that no additional siblings come with you if you […]
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Mark your calendars for the PTO’s October spirit night from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Blue Island Oyster Bar (10008 Commons St., Lone Tree). Blue Island Oyster Bar will be donating 20 percent of orders placed back to the PTO! IMPORTANT: You must mention the BFA spirit night in order for the PTO to get credit for your […]
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It’s time for fall parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing dinner for the teachers on Thursday, Oct. 12. Again, this year, we are doing a Taco Tues-uh-Thursday theme. Please look at the sign-up and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!
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BFA’s third annual Trunk or Treat is taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 31. It’s going to be a FUN day for ALL preschool through eighth grade BFA students! Throughout the day, classes will be invited to step outside and participate. Volunteers will be distributing trinkets, candy, popcorn, and fruit snacks from the trunk of their own vehicle parked in an assigned spot. Parents are invited […]
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The Franklin Fest is from 3 – 7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 at BFA, and we can’t make this event happen without YOU! Volunteers are needed to help with setup and tear down, inflatables, food, and check-in. We’re also in need of more cakes for the ever-popular cake walk! We hope you’ll consider volunteering to help staff the event or donating a cake for […]
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If you are a King Soopers shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards. Here’s how: To sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards: Sign into your digital account at King Soopers Community Rewards. If you haven’t already set up an account, set up your account and link your […]
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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. Their next meeting is at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Max Taps Highlands Ranch (2680 […]
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Please join us at Modern Market (537 W Highlands Ranch Parkway, Unit 108) between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. next Tuesday, Sept. 19, for the next spirit night. Modern Market will donate 30 percent of orders placed back to the PTO! Orders can be placed for dine in, take out, or pick up. IMPORTANT: You must tell the cashier that you are […]
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The 2023-24 yearbooks are on sale now. Be sure to order yours early for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $40 per book. (The price will go up to $50 after Winter Break.) And, as an extra incentive to order early, if you order by Sept. 15 you will get free icons (graphics) when […]
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Join the members of the PTO at their monthly meetings to find out more about what’s going on at BFA and get connected with other parents. Meetings are held at BFA on the second Wednesday of each month. Their first meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Sanders Science Lab in […]
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Franklin Fest is back! This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the entire Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll join us for activities, food and games from 3 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at BFA. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! There will be bounce houses and inflatables […]