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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 - 6:00 pm
Girls Basketball A Team Game – Semi Finals
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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End of 2nd Trimester
All Day
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Girls Basketball A Team Game – Finals
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ben’s Brigade Meeting – Rescheduled
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See PTO webpage for more information. , ...
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AR Dress of Choice (Kindergarten to 5th Grades ONLY)
All Day
Kindergarten to 5th Grade Students who made their AR Goals get an extra dress of choice.  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 Policy for more , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
This is also a Dress of Choice** day.  If your student has more than one uniform violation, 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 one uniform vi , ...
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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Spirit Wear Sales Open
All Day
Purchase your BFA Spirit Wear at MySchoolBucks and show your BFA pride.  Sale ends on August 12, so get yours today! , ...
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Girl Soccer Tryouts
7:00 am - 8:00 am
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 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
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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Girl Soccer Tryouts
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. , ...
Classroom Picture Day
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
K – 5 Classroom Pictures:  Each individual Classroom will get their picture taken with their teacher.  An order form will come home in Thursday’s folders in the Spring as well as a link will be added for online purchases. 6 – 8 Class Pictures:  Each grade level will get their picture ta , ...
STEM Family Fun Night!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
More information to come. , ...
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Girl Soccer Tryouts
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Boys Volleyball Tryouts
4:00 pm - 5:30 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 , ...
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BENefit Bash
All Day
Get Your Tickets to the 2025 BENefit Bash Today! 🎫 The BENefit Bash is the PTO’s primary fundraiser this year. It’s a BFA tradition parents look forward to, so we hope you’ll PURCHASE your tickets TODAY! Where: CIELO AT CASTLE PINES When: SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Who: BFA , ...
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PTO Election Nominations Begin
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
More information to come. , ...
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Charity Spirit Week
All Day
To celebrate current and past charity weeks, we are having a Charity Spirit Week. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, Mar , ...
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SAC Spring Survey Closes at Noon
1:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Spring Survey is now open until March 11! We encourage all families to participate—your feedback is essential in shaping the future of BFA. The purpose of the Spring survey is to give staff a snapshot of you and your family’s experiences at BFA so modifications can be made as needed over the coming month , ...
Charity Spirit Week
All Day
To celebrate current and past charity weeks, we are having a Charity Spirit Week. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, Mar , ...
School Tour – Only Four Tour Dates Remain!
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
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Last Day for Board of Directors Nominations – Extended to March 12
12:00 am - 11:55 pm
Do you know someone who will make a lasting impact at BFA? Do you know someone who would have a positive and lasting impact on the future of BFA? Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the BFA Board of Directors. Board members are committed to the success of BFA and set policies and have oversight over finan , ...
Charity Spirit Week
All Day
To celebrate current and past charity weeks, we are having a Charity Spirit Week. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, Mar , ...
Think Fast Presentation (Grades 6- 8)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
PTO Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
PTO Monthly meeting will be held in the Sanders Science Lab.  Visit our PTO page for Agendas and Minutes. , ...
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Charity Spirit Week
All Day
To celebrate current and past charity weeks, we are having a Charity Spirit Week. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, Mar , ...
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Dress of Choice
All Day
Students who haven’t had more than one 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 one uniform violation, 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 one uniform vi , ...
5th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
5th Grade will go on a field trip on March 14. See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register. This field trip will be $36.78 for each student, and parents must register in MSB by March 13, as this is also the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must&nb , ...
Charity Spirit Week
All Day
To celebrate current and past charity weeks, we are having a Charity Spirit Week. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, Mar , ...
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Spirit Wear Sales Close
All Day
Purchase your BFA Spirit Wear at MySchoolBucks and show your BFA pride.  Sale ends on August 12, so get yours today! , ...
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Spring Break (No School)
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Spring Break (No School)
All Day
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Spring Break (No School)
All Day
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Spring Break (No School)
All Day
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Spring Break (No School)
All Day
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PTO Election Nominations End
All Day
After School Musical Rehearsal
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Track Club Tryouts
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Tryouts will be held on March 25 at 3:45 p.m. Please meet at the outdoor classroom. Once the coaches know the number of students interested, they will decide whether an A and B team is necessary or if the team will compete all together. We can’t wait to see students thrive in this exciting and dynamic sport! , ...
BFA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
5:00 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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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: 836 8588 2809 Passcode: BFA-STEM One tap mobile +17193594580,,83685882809#,,,,*85973586# US +12532158782,,83685882809#,,,,*85973586# US (Tacoma) , ...
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 , ...
College Spirit Wear
All Day
Students may wear their favorite College TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a college top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.   , ...
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School Tour – Only Three Tour Dates Remain!
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 - 4:30 pm
Girls Soccer Game (Away vs Aspen View Academy)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Aspen View Academy (maybe B team after) , ...
Boys Volleyball Game (Home vs Southeast Christian)
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
TEAMS TBD , ...
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. , ...
3rd Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
more information is coming soon. , ...
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Boys Volleyball Game (Away vs Platte River Academy)
4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Platte River Academy Ben Franklin Academy     , ...
4th Grade Musical
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
more information is coming soon. , ...
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Morning With Mom
6:45 am - 8:00 am
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 Rockies Spirit Wear
All Day
Students may wear a Colorado Rockies or their favorite professional baseball Team TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear a professional baseball team top can still wear Spirit Wear tops. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please refer to our Uniform Standards for more information.     , ...
Seventh Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
7th Grade will go on a field trip on April 4. 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 April 3, as this is the parent’s permission for the field trip. Please remember that students must wear their for , ...
Girls Soccer Game (Home vs Southeast Christian at Redstone Park)
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
  Ben Franklin Academy Platte River Academy MOVED TO 2:45 Redstone Park , ...
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