November 2024

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Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
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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! , ...
School Spirit Week – Click to See What to Wear*
All Day
See our November Spirit Week Page for more details.   Monday – PJ Day (NO slippers) Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday (sandals and flip flops permitted ONLY on this day.  Students who have PE must wear appropriate shoes for this special.) Wednesday – Dress to Impress (formal uniform OR get fa , ...
4th Grade Field Trip
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our 4th will go on their first field trip of the year.   See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register.   The trip will open in MySchoolBucks  on 10/04/24 and will close 11/04/24. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register , ...
Evereve Fashion Fundraiser – PTO Spirit Night
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join us at Evereve Aspen Grove Monday, November 4, 2024 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 15% of all purchases benefit Ben Franklin Academy   , ...
BFA Board of Directors Special Meeting
7:00 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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School Spirit Week – Click to See What to Wear*
All Day
See our November Spirit Week Page for more details.   Monday – PJ Day (NO slippers) Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday (sandals and flip flops permitted ONLY on this day.  Students who have PE must wear appropriate shoes for this special.) Wednesday – Dress to Impress (formal uniform OR get fa , ...
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 , ...
After School Choir Rehearsal (Grade 2 – 8)
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
American Idol may not being coming to Denver soon but we can practice.  This great after school program help students learn the basics of singing, public speaking and performing as they prepare the to sing some classic holiday music. Students will also take a caroling field trip to Wind Crest and sing for their co , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Leman Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM C team No game BFA , ...
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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School Spirit Week – Click to See What to Wear*
All Day
See our November Spirit Week Page for more details.   Monday – PJ Day (NO slippers) Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday (sandals and flip flops permitted ONLY on this day.  Students who have PE must wear appropriate shoes for this special.) Wednesday – Dress to Impress (formal uniform OR get fa , ...
Formal Uniform Day
All Day
Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.  Students who wish to participate in School Spirit Week may alternatively dress in “Fancy” clothes.  See our 2024 November School Spirit Week page for more information. , ...
8th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Our 8th grade will go on a field trip.   See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register.   The trip will open in MSB on 11/4/24 and will close 11/22/24. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register as this is the parent permission for the field trip.   , ...
Community Events Committee Meeting – Moved to Zoom Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Due to the weather and potentially poor road conditions, we will move the CEC meeting to a Zoom call tonight. Because we won’t have an opportunity for our in person social half hour, we will begin at 7:00pm. Zoom link can be found at the end of this email.   For any of you who haven’t been able to , ...
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School Spirit Week – Click to See What to Wear*
All Day
See our November Spirit Week Page for more details.   Monday – PJ Day (NO slippers) Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday (sandals and flip flops permitted ONLY on this day.  Students who have PE must wear appropriate shoes for this special.) Wednesday – Dress to Impress (formal uniform OR get fa , ...
1st Grade Field Trip
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our 1st will go on a field trip.   See teachers’ emails for details and visit MySchoolBucks to register.   The trip will open in MSB on 10/7/24 and will close 11/7/24. There will be no cost for each student, but parents must register as this is the parent permission for the field trip.   Pleas , ...
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Krispy Creme Digital Dozens Fundraiser Starts
All Day
more information to come soon.   , ...
School Spirit Week – Click to See What to Wear*
All Day
See our November Spirit Week Page for more details.   Monday – PJ Day (NO slippers) Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday (sandals and flip flops permitted ONLY on this day.  Students who have PE must wear appropriate shoes for this special.) Wednesday – Dress to Impress (formal uniform OR get fa , ...
Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day
All Day
This is also a School Spirit Week** day.  If your student does not wish to participate in School Spirit Week, they may still participate in Spirit Wear & Crazy Sock Day.  Any Ben Franklin-approved top that has been approved.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some P , ...
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Postponed: Middle School Dance (Grades 6 – 8)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Raise Right Program Begins
All Day
More details to come soon. , ...
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Veteran’s Day Celebration
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
We hope to see you NEXT week at our Veterans Day celebration. We will host two ceremonies: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – traditional ceremony including grades 4-8 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. – smaller ceremony including grades K-3 Seating will take place 15 minutes prior to each assembly start. We are , ...
Veteran’s Day Spirit Wear Only or Regular Uniform
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you purchased a Veteran’s Day Spirit Wear item, please wear it. Everyone else will wear normal uniform.   Screenshot   , ...
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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 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 , ...
Last Day for Individual Picture Retakes
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This will be our last chance for individual pictures.  You can log into Infinite Campus to see their current picture.  If it is last year’s picture, your student will be on our retake list.  If the picture is the current year picture but you would like a retake, please email Kelley Marie Pauls , ...
After School Choir Rehearsal (Grade 2 – 8)
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
American Idol may not being coming to Denver soon but we can practice.  This great after school program help students learn the basics of singing, public speaking and performing as they prepare the to sing some classic holiday music. Students will also take a caroling field trip to Wind Crest and sing for their co , ...
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End of the 1st Trimester
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PTO Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
PTO Monthly meeting will be held in the Sanders Science Lab.  Visit our PTO page for Agendas and Minutes. , ...
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Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Aspen View Academy Ben Franklin Academy A team – 4:15 PM B team – 5:15 PM C team – canceled @ AVA , ...
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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 , ...
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Spirit Wear Sales Close
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Purchase your BFA Spirit Wear at MySchoolBucks and show your BFA pride.  Sale ends on August 12, so get yours today! , ...
Raise Right Program Ends
All Day
STRESS FREE Gift 🎁Giving! That is right. PTO organizes a Holiday ❄Gift Giving 💝program for BFA Teachers and Staff. It is simple AND stress free. AND PTO works with each staff/teacher to hand pick the gift card THEY want! 🏆🏆   Just go to MySchoolBucks and donate any amount to any or all staff (loo , ...
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Raise Right Program Ends
All Day
STRESS FREE Gift 🎁Giving! That is right. PTO organizes a Holiday ❄Gift Giving 💝program for BFA Teachers and Staff. It is simple AND stress free. AND PTO works with each staff/teacher to hand pick the gift card THEY want! 🏆🏆   Just go to MySchoolBucks and donate any amount to any or all staff (loo , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Southeast Christian Ben Franklin Academy A team – 4:15 PM B team – 5:15 PM @ SEC , ...
Boys C Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Southeast Christian A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ SEC C team 4:15pm @ BFA , ...
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Raise Right Program Ends
All Day
STRESS FREE Gift 🎁Giving! That is right. PTO organizes a Holiday ❄Gift Giving 💝program for BFA Teachers and Staff. It is simple AND stress free. AND PTO works with each staff/teacher to hand pick the gift card THEY want! 🏆🏆   Just go to MySchoolBucks and donate any amount to any or all staff (loo , ...
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 , ...
After School Choir Rehearsal (Grade 2 – 8)
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
American Idol may not being coming to Denver soon but we can practice.  This great after school program help students learn the basics of singing, public speaking and performing as they prepare the to sing some classic holiday music. Students will also take a caroling field trip to Wind Crest and sing for their co , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
North Star Academy Ben Franklin Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @NSA C team @ BFA 4:15 PM , ...
Boys C Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
North Star Academy Ben Franklin Academy A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @NSA C team @ BFA 4:15 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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Raise Right Program Ends
All Day
STRESS FREE Gift 🎁Giving! That is right. PTO organizes a Holiday ❄Gift Giving 💝program for BFA Teachers and Staff. It is simple AND stress free. AND PTO works with each staff/teacher to hand pick the gift card THEY want! 🏆🏆   Just go to MySchoolBucks and donate any amount to any or all staff (loo , ...
Boys A & B Team Basketball Game – Home Game
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Cherry Hills Christian A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team @ CHC 4:15 PM , ...
Boys C Team Basketball Game – Away Game
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Academy Cherry Hills Christian A team 4:15 PM B team 5:15 PM @ BFA C team @ CHC 4:15 PM , ...
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CEC Pie Drive for Staff
8:00 am - 10:00 am
More information to come soon. , ...
STEM Family Fun Night!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Visit our Webpage for more information and/or RSVP here. , ...
Ben’s Brigade Meeting
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See PTO webpage for more information. , ...
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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 , ...
Krispy Creme Digital Dozens Fundraiser Ends
All Day
more information to come soon.   , ...
8th Grade Field Trip
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
On November 22, 2024 the 8th grade classes will be going on a field trip.   Parents must register in MySchoolBucks until November 22. There will be no cost for each student.    Students must be in Formal Uniform for this field trip.  8th Grades dress of choice has been moved to November 21.   , ...
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Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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