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), […]
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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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Oct
Oct
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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Oct
Oct
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
You asked, and we listened. The PTO is excited to announce NEW spirit wear options—and we think you’ll really like them! The PTO has partnered with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic to offer an easy way to individually order and pay online. The spirit wear store is up and running NOW through Friday Sept. 15. No orders will be accepted after […]
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Aug
Aug
Mark your calendars for the first PTO spirit night of the year at Torchy’s Tacos! Torchy’s (1515 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch) will donate 15 percent of the proceeds from orders placed between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to the BFA PTO. You must mention to the cashier that you are there for […]
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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 a […]
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, Wednesday, September 6! They are limited in quantity, and will be offered on […]
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Jul
Jul
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 and increase excitement! The […]
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May
May
Thinking about volunteering for the PTO? The Franklin Fest Committee Manager position is still open! If you’re interested in volunteering for this position or want to learn more, contact Erin Crowe, PTO secretary.
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May
May
Did you know that one of the BFA PTO’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirate’s Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirate’s Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you […]
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May
May
Thank you everyone who has supported your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) this year either through volunteer work, donations, or attending our meetings and events! It has been another great year, full of many memorable activities. Each year, with the generous donations from our BFA community and our annual sponsors, the PTO provides the school with […]
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May
May
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing 2022-23 BFA PTO Sponsors! This year was unprecedented in terms of generosity and involvement from our PTO sponsors. 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 2022-23 sponsors, visit the PTO YouTube […]
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May
May
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Get a $5 Skate City summer membership card and enjoy discounted skating during any regular public skating session throughout the summer! For more details, check out the attached flier, and click here to purchase your cards! BFA will get $2 back for each card sold.
We want to thank everyone for their incredible thoughtfulness during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. With your help the teachers and staff enjoyed a week full of treats, flowers, cards, gifts, and other surprises! Special thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors: Santiago’s Burritos Chris West – Super 3D Printer Lexie Christensen – Cryo […]
All eighth graders are invited to celebrate their 8 th -grade graduation at the Annual 8 th Grade Dinner next Tuesday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the middle school commons. This will be a catered dinner for 8 th -graders only, brought to you by the PTO. Please RSVP on the SignUp Genius if […]
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May
May
Field day for our elementary students is next Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 23. Path Movement has let us know that each participant needs to have a waiver completed. Please click HERE and complete a waiver for EACH student so they can participate. We are in need of several volunteers to help with the elementary field day activities. If […]