This year’s yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, May 15! If you haven’t ordered one yet, there will be some extras available for purchase in Ms. Svensen’s classroom the week of distribution for $60, cash only.
Category Archives: PTO News
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May
May
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM! Hope to see you at the spirit night from 3-9 p.m. next Monday, May 13, at Gelato & Co. in Highlands Ranch (1509 Park Central Drive). Gelato & Co will donate 20 percent of all BFA sales that night, so be sure to let them know that you […]
10
May
May
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 PTO Elections. If you’re thinking about volunteering for the PTO, there’s still time! The following positions are currently open for next year: Uniform Consignment Committee Chair Ben’s Brigade Committee Manager Social Media Committee Manager If you’re interested in volunteering for these positions, or want to learn more […]
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May
May
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 a […]
10
May
May
Buy a $5 Skate City Summer Membership Card now through May 15 and the PTO will earn $2 back on each card sold! Summer Membership Cards allow you to skate at any Skate City location all summer long for $1 admission (skate rentals are $5). See the Skate City Summer flier for additional details. You can purchase your membership cards now; be sure to enter ‘Ben Franklin […]
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May
May
Join us from 5-7 p.m.tonight, May 2, to shop for a cause at Evereve in Aspen Grove (7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 80120). Evereve will be providing snacks and will donate 15 percent of all purchases (excluding gift cards) to BFA! It’s the perfect way to get your Mother’s Day shopping done. Hope to see you there!
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May
May
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up next week, May 6-10! The PTO will be recognizing all of our amazing teachers and staff who lift us up and make BFA such a special place for our children. ‘Friends’ is the theme for this year! Take a look below for details about the events the PTO has planned: […]
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Apr
Apr
Eighth grade families, save the date for the Annual Eighth Grade Dinner coming up from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in the Middle School Commons. This will be a catered dinner for eighth graders only, brought to you by the PTO. If you are interested in helping during the dinner, please contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, at ptosocial@bfacademy.org. […]
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Apr
Apr
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM! Save the date for a fun spirit night from 3-9 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at Gelato & Co. in Highlands Ranch (1509 Park Central Drive). Gelato & Co will donate 20 percent of all BFA sales that night, so be sure to let them know that you are with […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 July – […]
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Apr
Apr
The PTO is an integral part of the BFA community, whose mission is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. Since it began serving BFA, the PTO has raised funds to provide all manner of items for the school, including playground equipment, library books, a climbing wall, […]
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Apr
Apr
Looking for volunteer hours? We need your help to make the Mother-Son LED mini-golf event a success! The event is from 3-8 p.m. tomorrow, April 20, at BFA. If you’re interested, please sign up to help with Mother-Son social! Please contact PTO Social Coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski, at ptosocial@bfacademy.org with any questions.
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $50 per book. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase the week of distribution but will be $60, cash only. So don’t wait, order yours today! This year, we are using a new company, Jostens, for our yearbooks. Order and […]
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Apr
Apr
The PTO Run4Funds Fundraiser kick-off assembly is just around the corner, on Friday, April 19, and the run is scheduled for Thursday, April 25. This is the BFA PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year and we need your help to make it successful! We are asking each student to set a fundraising goal of $75 in order to reach our […]
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Apr
Apr
Make plans to support one of our wonderful PTO sponsors at the next BFA spirit night from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Robeks in Parker (12235 Pine Bluffs Way, 80134). Click to see the Robeks Spirit Night flier. They will give back 10 percent to the BFA PTO for those who mention BFA in their […]
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Apr
Apr
The PTO’s online fundraising auction is open for bidding NOW through 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7! Click on the PTO online auction link to start bidding! Auction items include: VIP seating for 2024-25 grade level musicals VIP seating for the 2025 middle school musical Ride into school with Deputy Jensen Monthly parking spots for next school year Annual […]
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Mar
Mar
Make plans to join us for the Skate City Spirit Night from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Littleton location (5801 S. Lowell Way, 80123). This is a private event for our school community. The more skaters we have in attendance, the more money we will earn for the BFA PTO. View the Beach […]
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Mar
Mar
The PTO’s online fundraising auction will be next week, April 3-7! Auction items include: VIP seating for 2024-25 grade level musicals VIP seating for the 2025 middle school musical Ride into school with Deputy Jensen Monthly parking spots for next school year Annual parking spots for next school year 2024 Eighth grade graduation VIP seating Look for […]
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Mar
Mar
Calling all BFA moms and their sons! The mother-son social event will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Ben Franklin Academy. This year, we will have a 9-hole LED mini golf course set up at the school. Tickets are on sale NOW through Sunday, April 14, on MySchoolBucks. Tickets are $25 per couple and $5 for […]
The BFA PTO will use RaiseRight for end of year staff gifting again this year. Collections will take place April 8-14 with gift cards being distributed during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10). Each family makes one payment through MySchoolBucks for all of their teacher and staff gifts. At the end of collections, each staff member will receive an email with the total […]
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Mar
Mar
Did you know that the PTO hosts a volunteer appreciation event at Pirate’s Cove to show our thanks to all families who complete their family’s volunteer recommendation (30 hours per family or 15 hours per single-parent household)? This year, the event will be held from 6- 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. This is always a fun evening, […]
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Mar
Mar
In April there will be TWO PTO Spirit Night opportunities! More details to come, but please mark your calendars for: Skate City Littleton Spirit Night – from 4-6 p.m. on April 2; and, Spirit Day/Night from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on April 21 with PTO sponsor, Robeks, in Parker.