Category Archives: PTO News

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: […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 for $60, cash only. So don’t wait, order yours today!

All BFA Moms are invited to a fun evening of pampering, mixing, mingling, and dinner at Moms Night Out. It will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Purity Skin Studio. There will be a raffle for 16 skin treatments, with the opportunity to sign up for additional treatments. Space is limited […]

If you’re interested in making a difference while having fun AND meeting other likeminded parents, then the PTO is the place for you! The PTO is looking to fill volunteer positions for the 2023-24 school year, and they would love for you to join their team!  They have a variety of volunteer positions that can be […]

Our next PTO Spirit Night will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at Urban Village Grill (8505 Park Meadows Drive Unit 2184A, Lone Tree). Urban Village Grill is a BFA PTO sponsor, and will be donating 15 percent back to the PTO on all orders! Please show the digital flier or […]

The PTO Spirit Wear store will open today, March 1, and there are terrific new items–just in time for warmer weather and spring sports! Be sure to check out the new shorts and tanks; and keep scrolling to see the new youth caps.  Also, pay special attention to the notes about items that are approved […]

Ben’s Brigade will host a Guys Night Out from 7 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Main Event in Highlands Ranch. Come enjoy billiards, laser tag, bowling, arcade games and a buffet. And, hang out with other BFA guys! Space is limited, so please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend. Contact Curtis Anderson and Justin Mayhall, Ben’s Brigade co-committee managers to learn more.