Category Archives: Push Notifications

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BFA will be closed, Friday February 21

Dear BFA Community,  Ben Franklin Academy will be CLOSED on Friday, February 21. As always, in the event of a closure, all DCSD buildings, including BFA, are closed. Preschool, elementary, and middle school classes are cancelled. BASE programs are closed. All activities, events, and sports are cancelled. We will send an update before 2:00 p.m. to […]

BFA Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, February 18

Please join us Tuesday, February 18, 5:30 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. […]

 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12

Dear BFA Community, After observing other Denver-area schools announcing delays, Ben Franklin Academy has proactively decided to implement a 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we hope this early decision helps families plan their mornings accordingly. If Douglas County School District declares a Snow Day, BFA will […]

Tuesday Night’s Conferences moved to Virtual

  Dear Parents,   The weather is turning and we are expecting very cold temperatures and snow tomorrow evening during conferences.  The safety of our families and our staff is our number one priority.  We have made the difficult decision to move tomorrow night’s conferences to virtual.    You will receive communication tomorrow from your teacher(s) with more detailed information.  Conferences will now […]

Used Uniform Sale Volunteers Needed

Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ 👕👚Used Uniform Sale👕👚 We would like to have a Used Uniform Sale on February 11 & 13 but we need LOTS of volunteers to help set up, sell, and pack up clothes. Check out the Sign Up and see how you can help! There are 30 min. opportunities also! Great for busy families. Please help […]

Tickets on sale through Friday, January 24 for Sweetheart Dance

  This Year’s Sweetheart Ball – Hollywood Red Carpet All BFA girls (Pre-K to Grade 8) and their fathers or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Hollywood Red Carpet, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday February 1, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is formal attire, and be ready to strike a pose for […]

90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21

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Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, due to low temperatures.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than […]

January 21 – BFA Board of Directors Meeting

Please join us Tuesday, January 21, 5:30 p.m. for our January BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email […]

Dress of Choice tomorrow, No School on Monday, Sweetheart Tickets On Sale and Weekly Newsletter

Dear BFA Community~ Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the PTO Sweetheart Dance on February 1 starting at 6:00 p.m. This night will be a special time for our Pre-K through 8th Grade girls and their fathers or special adults.   Tomorrow, January 17, is our next Dress of Choice. Students who haven’t had more than two uniform […]

90-Minute Delay Tuesday, January 7

Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay this morning, Tuesday, January 7.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than 8:15 a.m. for […]

Dress of Choice Reminder & Newsletter Link

  Dear Parents and Guardians, As we wrap up this season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. We wish you a joyful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Please take a moment to read our last newsletter for 2024.  Remember, tomorrow […]

Lunch menu change this Thursday December 19

Dear BFA Community~ We have a lunch menu change this Thursday December 19.  Teriyaki Chicken is one choice and Cherry Muffin is another choice. It is reflected in NutriSlice, but many of you print the lunch calendar in advance.   Please visit our lunch calendar for our lunch menu.   Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, […]

There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10.

Delayed Start

Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10.  Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than 8:15 a.m. for before […]

Zell’s Spirit Day/Night

PTO Spirit Day/Night at Zell’s on December 9 PTO’s December Spirit Night on December 9 at two Zell’s Panini and Crepes locations. Zell’s will donate 20% back on orders placed at either their Highlands Ranch or Centennial locations (all day!) to the BFA PTO. Tell your cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser or make a […]

2025-26 Enrollment Deadline Approaching

For the 2025-26 school year, will you have a child  entering kindergarten​? entering 1st-8th grade who currently attends a different school (not BFA)​? You MUST complete Open Enrollment (OE) before the First Round closes on Dec. 2 for your child to be eligible for a priority status BFA admissions offer. (Current BFA K-7 students will automatically be […]

TODAY is the last day to donate to Freedom Service Dogs!  

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DONATE TODAY!!! TODAY is the last day to donate to Freedom Service Dogs!   Please consider a $5 donation per family to help us reach our goal.  Your donation, of any amount, will help train a service dog and provide them to a veteran at ZERO COST to them.  But we need everyone to help reach our goal.  Reaching our goal will make our students […]

AR Dress of Choice, Friday, November 15

Tomorrow is Accelerated Reading Dress of Choice for Grades 1 – 5 ONLY. Students who made their AR Goal for the first trimester earned this great reward. Please remember that any length requirements for skirts, shorts, and skorts also apply on dress-of-choice days.  If your student is Kindergarten, 6 – 8 Grades, they will wear regular uniforms or […]

Weekly Newsletter November 7

Dear BFA Community, We hope you enjoyed the snowy day off.  Please make sure your information is current to ensure you get all the updates. There is a lot of information to share in this week’s newsletter, like lunch menu changes, Veteran’s Day celebration, and Apple Award nominations.   We hope the weather cooperates and we have […]

Snow Day tomorrow, November 7

Dear BFA Community, BFA will be closed tomorrow, November 7.  Message from DCSD:  “Trying to predict the weather (even with help from experts) isn’t always easy. And today we heard from many of our staff and families that a delay was not enough. We had hoped that a delay would provide time for roads to be […]

After School Activity Changes and Activities as planned.

Dear BFA Community, Today, November 6, there are some changes for after school activities.  Tutoring, BASE and Middle School Musical callbacks are still as scheduled. No Change CEC will send a message around noon today for their evening meeting. Stay tuned. Mr. Astler’s Robotics Club is canceled.  Boys B Team Basketball practice is canceled.   We […]