You’re invited to attend the Ben’s Brigade meeting tonight, Thursday, September 26, 8 p.m. at Max Taps Highlands Ranch (2680 E. County Line Road). They would love to have more dads get involved! Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides a place for dads to get to know each […]
Category Archives: PTO News
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Sep
Sep
FranklinFest Volunteers and Cakes Needed! The FranklinFest is this Saturday, September 28 from 3 – 7 p.m. at BFA, and we can’t make this event happen without YOU! Volunteers are needed to help with inflatables, food, and clean up. We’re also in need of more cakes for the ever-popular cake walk! We hope you’ll consider […]
19
Sep
Sep
If you are a King Soopers shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards. For details on how to sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards visit their webpage or click here for instructions. It’s CRAZY how quickly this program adds up and how much our school […]
19
Sep
Sep
Our next PTO Spirit Night will be on October 8 from 4-8 p.m. at Qdoba (9338 S. Dorchester St-Unit A104, Highlands Ranch 80129). Qdoba will donate 25% of orders placed to the BFA PTO! To get credit for your purchase, show our digital flyer in the restaurant, tell your cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser, […]
Tickets are on sale NOW through September 21 on MySchoolBucks. This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll join us for activities, food, and fun on Saturday, September 28 from 3 – 7 p.m. at BFA. There will be games, bounce houses, obstacle courses, lawn games, […]
13
Sep
Sep
Now that school is underway, it is time to update and add new families to the BFA directory! Again, this year, BFA will be using DirectorySpot for our online school directory. It’s an incredibly handy resource, that contains each family’s class roster(s) and contact information, as well as the entire BFA directory. DirectorySpot is an app-based online […]
13
Sep
Sep
The 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now! Be sure to order yours early for the best pricing. Right now, yearbooks cost $40 per book. Don’t wait, as prices will go up after October 14! You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications start at $40, and are a fun way […]
13
Sep
Sep
The next Ben’s Brigade meeting is coming up on Thursday, September 26, 8 p.m. at Max Taps Highlands Ranch (2680 E. County Line Road), and they would love to have more dads get involved! Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides a place for dads to get to know […]
06
Sep
Sep
Join us for our monthly PTO meetings to find out more about what’s going on at BFA and get connected with other parents. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, and begin at 6:30 p.m. Our first meeting will be next Wednesday, September 11 in the Sanders Science Lab. All BFA community […]
06
Sep
Sep
This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll join us for activities, food, and fun on Saturday, September 28 from 3 – 7 p.m. at BFA. There will be games, bounce houses, obstacle courses, lawn games, face painting, balloon artists, cotton candy, and the always popular CAKE WALK!!!! […]
30
Aug
Aug
Our September PTO Spirit Night will be a Colorado Rapids soccer game on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Rapids play at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City) and are playing the Portland Timbers that night. BFA families and friends will receive special discounted pricing, and $5 from each ticket sold […]
30
Aug
Aug
The PTO’s online spirit wear store (in partnership with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic) is open now through September 8. No orders will be accepted after the store closes. You can place your order and pay online through the Denver Athletic website. Once the store is closed, all orders will be ready in approximately […]
The new school year means another opportunity to promote your business while supporting BFA. Each year, sponsorships allow BFA to continue to grow and to meet the needs of our school, as well as our teachers, staff and students. Sponsorships are on sale now through TODAY, Friday, August 30! For details on the various sponsorship […]
20
Aug
Aug
If you are a King Soopers shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards. For details on how to sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards visit their webpage or click here for instructions. It’s CRAZY how quickly this program adds up and how much our school can earn. From April- June of […]
20
Aug
Aug
Join us at Shake Shack (1509 Park Central Dr, Suite 100) on Wednesday, August 28 between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. for our first Spirit Day/Night of the school year! Shake Shack will donate 25% of your total meal purchase back to the BFA PTO! Important: you must either mention the fundraiser to your cashier at […]
20
Aug
Aug
Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides a place for dads to get to know each other, as well as opportunities for unique ways to give back to the school and earn volunteer hours. Ben’s Brigade handles work projects around the school, provides volunteers for school functions, and hosts […]
11
Aug
Aug
As the new school year kicks off, come join us on Saturday, August 24th to watch Despicable Me 4! Gates open for the Turf Field at 7:00pm, and the movie will start around 8:00pm (once it is dark). The BFA PTO will provide popcorn, juice, water and cookies, and the price is $20 per family. You […]
06
Aug
Aug
We Got Spirit, Yes We do! We Got Spirit, how about you? The PTO Spirit Wear Store is now open. From t-shirts to sweatshirts; to blankets and cups, the PTO Store has so much to offer. The store is online and deliveries are in September. BIG Spirit Wear announcement is coming in Principal Simpson’s […]
06
Aug
Aug
Something to Celebrate? Rent the Rock! The Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students and staff may rent the rock to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, announce an event, etc. It is […]
24
May
May
A major THANK YOU to our amazing BFA PTO Sponsors this year! We have had some wonderful involvement this year as we changed a few things up. We are so grateful to have your support–for our students, our staff, each other, and our community. We all appreciate you! To learn more about the 2023-24 sponsors, visit the Sponsor […]
24
May
May
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 PTO Elections. The PTO is excited to announce their 2024-25 PTO Team and they look forward to serving the BFA community again next year. Thank you again to the incredible 2023-24 PTO team for your dedication, enthusiasm and volunteerism. Thinking about volunteering for the PTO? There’s still time! […]
20
May
May
If you are a King Soopers shopper, you can help earn money for BFA by signing up for King Soopers Community Rewards. For details on how to sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards visit their webpage or click here for instructions. Please contact Andreya Flanigan, PTO fundraising coordinator, with any questions. Thank you, again, for your support of BFA and the […]
20
May
May
The PTO is looking for elementary (K-5) Room Parents for next school year! Being a Room Parent is a fun way to get your volunteer hours in, develop a great relationship with your child’s teacher and get involved in the school. If you are interested, please send an email to the PTO Room Parent Coordinator, Amy […]
20
May
May
Did you know that one of BFA’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirates Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirates Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you will be […]
20
May
May
Eighth grade families, the Annual Eighth Grade Dinner coming up from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Middle School Commons. Please RSVP for the dinner. This will be a catered dinner for eighth graders only, brought to you by the PTO. Please sign up if you are interested in helping during the dinner. Questions? Contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, […]