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 […]
Category Archives: PTO News
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, Wednesday, September 6! They are limited in quantity, and will be offered on […]
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Jul
Jul
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 a great way to spread positive messages and increase excitement! The […]
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May
May
Thinking about volunteering for the PTO? The Franklin Fest Committee Manager position is still open! If you’re interested in volunteering for this position or want to learn more, contact Erin Crowe, PTO secretary.
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May
May
Did you know that one of the BFA PTO’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirate’s Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirate’s Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you […]
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May
May
Thank you everyone who has supported your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) this year either through volunteer work, donations, or attending our meetings and events! It has been another great year, full of many memorable activities. Each year, with the generous donations from our BFA community and our annual sponsors, the PTO provides the school with […]
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May
May
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing 2022-23 BFA PTO Sponsors! This year was unprecedented in terms of generosity and involvement from our PTO sponsors. 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 2022-23 sponsors, visit the PTO YouTube […]
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May
May
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Get a $5 Skate City summer membership card and enjoy discounted skating during any regular public skating session throughout the summer! For more details, check out the attached flier, and click here to purchase your cards! BFA will get $2 back for each card sold.
We want to thank everyone for their incredible thoughtfulness during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. With your help the teachers and staff enjoyed a week full of treats, flowers, cards, gifts, and other surprises! Special thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors: Santiago’s Burritos Chris West – Super 3D Printer Lexie Christensen – Cryo […]
All eighth graders are invited to celebrate their 8 th -grade graduation at the Annual 8 th Grade Dinner next Tuesday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the middle school commons. This will be a catered dinner for 8 th -graders only, brought to you by the PTO. Please RSVP on the SignUp Genius if […]
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May
May
Field day for our elementary students is next Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 23. Path Movement has let us know that each participant needs to have a waiver completed. Please click HERE and complete a waiver for EACH student so they can participate. We are in need of several volunteers to help with the elementary field day activities. If […]
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May
May
This year’s yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, May 19! 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 $50, cash or check (made out to BFA PTO) only.
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May
May
Did you know that one of the BFA PTO’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirate’s Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirate’s Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you […]
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Apr
Apr
The PTO is looking for Room Parents (K-5) 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 Anne Chacon, the PTO room parent coordinator.
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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 volunteer. Want to find out more? Join them at their end-of-year Dads and Kids picnic from 12-2:30 […]
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Apr
Apr
Make plans to join us for the final spirit night of the year from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at Skate City in Littleton (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 BFA. Hope to see you there!
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Apr
Apr
The next PTO Used Uniform Sale will be held on Saturday, May 6. Additional details to follow, but if you’d like to donate your previously used uniforms cleaned and in good condition (no holes, worn out knees, stains, etc.), you may begin bringing them to the school on Monday, April 24. There will be collection bins in the vestibule.
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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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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 29, at Path Movement! Tickets are on sale NOW through April 21 on MySchoolBucks. Tickets are $25 per couple and $5 for each additional participant (with a maximum of $35 per family), and include dinner. Please note that […]
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Mar
Mar
We are looking forward to seeing you at the BENefit Bash from 5-9:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 1, at Freedom Golf Carts. This year, the PTO is raising money to go toward building enhancements. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a direct donation to the school. In addition, we’re excited to share that everyone will have […]
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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 family household)? This year, the event will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. This is a private event for BFA families and […]
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Mar
Mar
BFA will use RaiseRight (formerly SCRIP) for end of year staff gifting again this year. This convenient, online program replaces room parent collections and facilitates convenient group gifting. 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 collected […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Yearbooks are on sale now and cost $35 per book. Don’t wait to purchase yours, as the price will go up to $45 after Spring Break. For details on pricing and how to order, check out the attached flier. Order and pay for your 2022-23 Yearbook today!
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Mar
Mar
If making a difference, meeting new people and having fun sounds like the PERFECT way to support your school and earn volunteer hours, 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 […]