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CEC Special Dress of Choice Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
December 2 is a special Dress of Choice for raising money for Freedom Service Dogs through CEC.  Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days.  Refer to our Uniform Policy for more information.    , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy North Star Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team – No game as of now , ...
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No Tech Tuesdays
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Students and staff spend the day with no technology learning and reflecting on our technology use.  It is a great way to unplug.  This also means NO iReady or AR Quizzes will be on these days.  , ...
School Tour
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please read all details on our Tour BFA page before registering for tour tickets.  DCSD Snow Day or Delayed Start – Tours will be canceled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) has a snow day or a delayed start. (You will not receive a cancellation email.) Closure/delayed start information will b , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Platte River Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team @ PRA 4:15 PM , ...
Boys C Team Basketball Game – Canceled
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
C Team canceled , ...
School Accountability Committee Virtual Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
December 3, 2024 4:30 pm, Virtual Meeting ONLY  Zoom in via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88487317626?pwd=v2kA4bqCCYC4o0Q4c5B1QVDZZ6p9bY.1  Meeting ID: 884 8731 7626 Passcode: 9RZPD9 Find the agendas and minutes by visiting our SAC webpage.     , ...
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Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. , ...
Boys A, B & C Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm
SkyView Academy Ben Franklin Academy A team – 4:15 PM B team – 5:15 PM C team – 6:15 PM @ SVA , ...
2nd Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2nd grade has started preparing for their musical this year, Snoozy Snowflake! Come see the performance! December 4th at 6pm. Call time for the students is 5:40 PM.   SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER It is very important that you notify us before October 28th if your student will not be able to attend the musical. Please make , ...
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5th Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5th grade has started preparing for their musical this year, A Christmas Line! Come see the performance December 5th at 6pm.   Call time for the students is 5:40 PM.   SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER   It is very important that you notify us before October 28th if your student will not be able to attend the musical , ...
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Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
Colorado Avalanche Spirit Wear Day
All Day
Changed to December 6th.  Students may wear a Colorado Avalanche or their favorite professional NHL Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a professional NHL team top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for mor , ...
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Boys C Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Littleton Academy C team 4:15pm @ BFA , ...
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Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Southeast Christian A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team 4:15pm @ SEC , ...
Boys C Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Southeast Christian A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team 4:15pm @ SEC , ...
PTO Meeting and Holiday Gathering
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Boys D Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Aspen View Academy C team 4:15pm @ AVA , ...
After School Choir Performance (Grade 2 – 8) & Orchestra/Band Performance
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Performance will be December 11 at 6:00 p.m. Sign up today or check out the flyer for more information. , ...
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Boys A, B & C Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Leman Academy Ben Franklin Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team 6:15 PM @ LA , ...
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No Morning BASE
6:45 am - 7:45 am
Due to a morning event, there will be no BASE this morning. , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved and can be determined by visiting the PTO Spirit Wear Store. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standard , ...
SAC Survey 80% Day
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
These classes reached our goal of 80% parent participation to have an extra dress of choice. This is ONLY for the following classes.   Kindergarten Mrs. DePasse Kindergarten Mrs. Bauer 1st Grade Mrs. Ferguson 1st Grade Mrs. Knight 1st Grade Ms. Lukasiewicz 2nd Grade Mrs. Hinz 2nd Grade Ms. McElroy 2nd Grade M , ...
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Holiday Spirit Week
8:00 am - 12:00 am
MistleTOE Monday – Full Uniform with Festive Socks TreeTopper Tuesday – Full Uniform with Festive Hats, Headbands Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Winter Tops (think blue, white, silver and snowflakes) with uniform bottoms Long Winter’s Nap Thursday – Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas – , ...
Boys Basketball Team Playoffs – A Team Away Game
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
A Team all at 4:15 BFA @ Cherry Hills Christian , ...
Boys Basketball Team Playoffs – B Team Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Vs. SkyView Academy , ...
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Holiday Spirit Week
All Day
MistleTOE Monday – Full Uniform with Festive Socks TreeTopper Tuesday – Full Uniform with Festive Hats, Headbands Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Winter Tops (think blue, white, silver and snowflakes) with uniform bottoms Long Winter’s Nap Thursday – Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas – , ...
School Tour – Limited Space and Different Time!
8:40 am - 9:20 am
Check-In: 8:30 a.m.** We anticipate a large group and have to scan everyone’s license. To allow time for check-in, please arrive to the BFA office at this time.  Please read all details on our Tour BFA page before registering for tour tickets. DCSD Snow Day or Delayed Start – Tours are cancelled , ...
BFA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors (Board) generally holds its regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at BFA.  Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  The time and , ...
BFA Band & Orchestra Performance
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Coyote Creek Elementary School with the CCE/BFA combined bands and orchestras. Our band and orchestra students have been rehearsing tirelessly, preparing to showcase their incredible talents at the upcoming performance on December 17. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to their passion for music and thei , ...
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Holiday Spirit Week
All Day
MistleTOE Monday – Full Uniform with Festive Socks TreeTopper Tuesday – Full Uniform with Festive Hats, Headbands Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Winter Tops (think blue, white, silver and snowflakes) with uniform bottoms Long Winter’s Nap Thursday – Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas – , ...
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Holiday Spirit Week
All Day
MistleTOE Monday – Full Uniform with Festive Socks TreeTopper Tuesday – Full Uniform with Festive Hats, Headbands Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Winter Tops (think blue, white, silver and snowflakes) with uniform bottoms Long Winter’s Nap Thursday – Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas – , ...
STEM Committee Monthly Zoom Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Visit our STEAM Committee Webpage for Agendas and Minutes. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 854 5447 0234 Passcode: BFA-STEM One tap mobile +17193594580,,85454470234#,,,,*21746315# US +13462487799,,85454470234#,,,,*21746315# US (Houston) , ...
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Dress of Choice
All Day
Students who haven’t had more than two uniform violation may wear their Dress of Choice. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days.  Refer to our Uniform Policy for more information.  , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
This is also a Dress of Choice** day.  If your student has more than 2 uniform violations, they may still participate in Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day.  **If it is AR Dress of Choice, only 1st – 5th Grade Students can participate in DOC, but Kindergarten, 6th – 8th and more than 2 uniform viola , ...
Holiday Spirit Week
12:00 am - 3:00 pm
MistleTOE Monday – Full Uniform with Festive Socks TreeTopper Tuesday – Full Uniform with Festive Hats, Headbands Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Winter Tops (think blue, white, silver and snowflakes) with uniform bottoms Long Winter’s Nap Thursday – Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas – , ...
K – 5 Grade Winter Parties
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Winter Break (No School)
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