February 2025

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National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
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National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
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4th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. Parents will sign up and pay in MySchoolBucks now until 1/28/25. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear their formal unifo , ...
National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
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 are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet web , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Basketball Game A & B Teams (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy VS Platte River Academy.  Location TBD A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team No game , ...
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Hearing and Vision
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hearing and vision impact learning, so it’s essential to conduct screenings, and Colorado law (C.R.S. 22-1-116) states that students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 should be tested for sight and hearing. BFA conducts our annual hearing and vision screenings for those above grade during school hours. We also screen st , ...
National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
In honor of National School Choice Week, we will have an EXTRA BFA Spirit Wear Day!!! And we want parents to join in! 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 t , ...
January Spirit Day/Night at High Society Pizza!
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Our January PTO Spirit Day/Night fundraiser is January 29 at High Society Pizza (2229 W. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy Unit A1, Highlands Ranch). From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., High Society will donate 15% back on orders placed to the BFA PTO! Please tell the cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser , ...
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Hearing and Vision
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hearing and vision impact learning, so it’s essential to conduct screenings, and Colorado law (C.R.S. 22-1-116) states that students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 should be tested for sight and hearing. BFA conducts our annual hearing and vision screenings for those above grade during school hours. We also screen st , ...
National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
Girls Basketball Game (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
SkyView Academy VS Ben Franklin Academy A team 4:15 PM  B team 5:15 PM C team 6:15 PM , ...
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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 , ...
Denver Nuggets Spirit Wear
All Day
Students may wear a Denver Nuggets or their favorite professional NBA Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a professional NBA team top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.   , ...
5th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. Parents will sign up and pay in MySchoolBucks now until 1/23/25. The cost per student is $9.41. Please remember that students must wear their formal uniforms for field trips and can not participate in School Spirit Day.   Calahan/Dunn – J , ...
National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
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National School Choice Week
All Day
Monday: Our students will help us decorate a banner to be put up in the hallway for the rest of the week. Tuesday: The Front Office and IAs will hand out stickers and wristbands to our students. Wednesday: Extra BFA Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite BFA Spirit Wear and uniform bottoms to show School Spirit. Thursday: , ...
Sweetheart Ball – Hollywood Red Carpet
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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100 Days of School
All Day
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101 Days of School
All Day
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 are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet web , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Basketball Game (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Cherry Hills Christian VS Ben Franklin Academy  A team 4:15 PM  B team 5:15 PM C team 6:15 PM , ...
School Accountability Committee Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Our SAC meets the First Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m.  Please visit the SAC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.  In person and Zoom.  In person will be in the First Floor Conference Room.  Zoom Webcast information will be at the top of each Agenda.   , ...
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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. , ...
Community Events Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our CEC meets the First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Black Haus in Littleton, CO Please visit the CEC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.   No December meeting and January meeting location TBD , ...
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1st Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
1st Grade will go on a field trip on February 6. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register in MSB by February 6, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear&nb , ...
Girls Basketball Game (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Leman Academy VS Ben Franklin Academy    A team 4:15 PM  B team 5:15 PM C team 6:15 PM  , ...
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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 , ...
3rd Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
3rd Grade will go on a field trip on February 7. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register in MSB by February 7, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must we , ...
Wear a Red Uniform or Spirit Wear Top & Red Socks Day
All Day
GO SO RED! For National Wear Red Day.   If you didn’t know, heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. We wear red uniform tops or spirit wear top with red socks to celebrate hearts, to bring awareness to heart disease, and honor those who have fought or are still fighting their battle with , ...
Kindergarten King & Queen Ball
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Girls Basketball Game A & B Teams (Home Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Aspen View Academy VS Ben Franklin Academy    A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team 4:15 PM @ CHC , ...
Girls Basketball Game C Teams (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy VS Cherry Hills Christian   A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team 4:15 PM @ CHC , ...
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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 are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet web , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Parent Teacher Conferences
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday will be Virtual.  Thursday will be in person still.   Thank you for being understanding about us going virtual for tonight’s conferences.  The forecast does include more snow later today, I hope everyone stays warm and comfortable tonight.  Parents will receive a direct email from your , ...
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Girls Basketball Game A & B Teams (Home Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy VS North Star Academy    A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team No game , ...
PTO Meeting via Zoom
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
More details to come soon. , ...
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Dress of Choice
All Day
Students who haven’t had more than two uniform violations 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.  , ...
K – 5 Grade Valentines Parties
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
More information to come. , ...
Parent Teacher Conferences
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday will be Virtual.  Thursday will be in person still.   Thank you for being understanding about us going virtual for tonight’s conferences.  The forecast does include more snow later today, I hope everyone stays warm and comfortable tonight.  Parents will receive a direct email from your , ...
Used Uniform Sale
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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No School (Comp Day)
All Day
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President’s Day (No School)
All Day
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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 are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outlet we , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Basketball Game (Away Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Aspen View Academy VS Ben Franklin Academy    A team 4:15 PM  B team 5:15 PM C team 6:15 PM , ...
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 , ...
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Kindergarten Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kindergarten will go on a field trip on February 20. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register in MSB by February 20, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must we , ...
Girls Basketball Game A & B Teams (Home Game)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy VS Platte River Academy A team 4:15 PM  B team 5:15 PM C team no game , ...
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) , ...
Ben’s Brigade Meeting
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See PTO webpage for more information. , ...
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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 Mammoth Spirit Wear
All Day
Students may wear a Colorado Mammoth or their favorite professional lacrosse Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a professional lacrosse team top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.   , ...
Desserts with Dad (hosted by CEC)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mark your calendars and save the date. The CEC will host Desserts with Dad (or your special person) on Friday, February 21. The event will be held in the evening this year from 6:30 – 8:00p.m. Get ready for an evening of sweet treats and fun! Stay tuned for further details. , ...
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BENefit Bash Final Day to Purchase Tickets
All Day
Don’t miss your chance for a fun night out with parents and teachers from BFA as we celebrate our school and all that we love about it!  Ticket sales end on Sunday, February 23rd!  Purchase your tickets here today! , ...
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Girls Basketball A Team Game – Finals Round One
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Girls Basketball B Team Game – Finals Round One
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 are cancelled if the Douglas County School District (DCSD) announces a snow day or delayed start. Closure/delayed start information is available from DCSDs website, local media outl , ...
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Girls Basketball B Team Game – Semi Finals
4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Girls Basketball A Team Game – Semi Finals
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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End of 2nd Trimester
All Day
Girls Basketball B Team Game – Semi Finals
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Girls Basketball A Team Game – Finals
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Girls Basketball B Team Game – Finals
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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AR Dress of Choice (1st to 5th Grades ONLY)
All Day
1st to 5th Grade Students who made their AR Goals get an extra dress of choice.  Kindergarten and Middle School Students DO NOT participate our AR 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 P , ...
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 , ...
Kid’s Heart Challenge
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Save The Date for our School’s Kids Heart Challenge Program! A super fun experience where our students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy and how to save a life! You can get signed up here! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=484403   Spanish p , ...
Middle School Musical (Mary Poppins) Performance
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mary Poppins Save the Date – Feb. 28 and March 1 Each year, our Middle School proudly presents a musical, and this year’s production will be Mary Poppins! Two electives—acting and design—work together to bring the show to life. The acting elective focuses on rehearsing songs, perfecting choreography, and d , ...
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