Category Archives: Recent News

We hope you’ll join us at the annual Franklin Fest for food and fun from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at BFA. There will be activities and games for all ages, including inflatables, a dunk tank, and the fan-favorite Cake Walk! Some activities will include water, so kids may want to come prepared to get […]

Colorado Crisis Services is the statewide behavioral health crisis response system offering mental health, substance use and/or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. Its mission is to strengthen Colorado’s mental health system by providing the people of Colorado with greater access to crisis services wherever they are at, 24/7/365, regardless of ability to pay. No […]

Now’s the time to get your BFA spirit wear! The PTO’s online store for spirit wear and spirit is open NOW and will remain open through Friday, Oct. 14. You can shop for all your BFA gear including logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, baseball caps, desktop calendars and more! The desktop calendars are being printed now and will be delivered […]

Back-to-School night is this week! This is your opportunity to hear directly from your child’s teacher(s) about classroom procedures, curriculum, and what you can expect this year. In addition, the PTO will be having a used uniform sale from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Lightning/Small Gym on Wednesday, Aug. 31., NEW FAMILIES should look […]

Today is the FINAL DAY to get your tickets for the Outdoor Movie Spirit Night. We’ll be showing ‘Sing 2’ this Saturday, Aug. 27, on the turf field at BFA. The gate/turf access will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8 p.m.   Tickets are $15 per family and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Tickets will not be sold […]

BFA uses multiple communication tools to ensure that parents keep track of all the exciting things happening at BFA. Check out the list below for more details about all the ways to stay connected: Principal Simpson’s weekly newsletter is sent out via email every Thursday during the school year. You can find back issues here. The BFA website is the […]

A message from Matt Keillor, president, BFA board of directors… On behalf of the BFA Board of Directors, welcome to the beginning of the 2022-23 school year!   I am privileged to serve alongside the other six members of the BFA Board. Together we are committed to the mission and vision of BFA and are passionate about […]

We’ve been hard at work this summer gearing up for a fantastic 2022-23 school year, and are excited to welcome the following new teachers to BFA: Ms. Jenna Lukasiewicz – First grade Ms. Jessica Richardson – Fifth grade Mrs. Rachelle Calahan – Fifth grade, long-term substitute Mr. Warren Astler – Eighth grade science Ms. Bree Dunn – Life Skills Instructor […]

Please review the Middle School Electives Catalog and mark the registration dates on your calendar. Registration for electives will be through MySchoolBucks beginning at 9 a.m. on the dates listed below, and is on a first come, first served basis. Note: New families should look at our payments webpage for instructions about how to set up your MySchoolBucks account, then add your […]

It’s SUMMER! But, we know sometimes you still need information about BFA activities and events, so below is the summer lowdown: If you need all the summer dates and action items to get ready for next school year, see our Getting Ready for the 2022-23 School Year webpage under the Parents tab, or click here. […]

Friday, May 27, is the last day of school and a Dress of Choice day for all students. No lunch will be served and our school day will end at noon; that means carpool begins at noon, so please be in the carpool line by 12:15 p.m. at the latest.  There is no BASE tomorrow. […]

Ben Franklin Academy will offer another exciting Summer Camp program this year. Whether you need full-time day care for the summer or are just looking to get a break a few days per week, our Summer Camp program is sure to keep your kids safe and entertained. And, the best part is that our Summer Camp […]

The PTO is excited to announce their 2022-23 PTO team and they look forward to serving the BFA community again next year. Thank you again to the incredible 2021-22 PTO team for your dedication, enthusiasm and volunteerism. If you’re looking for a way to contribute next school year, please consider the following opportunities:  Secretary Teacher […]

  We’re so grateful to the vendors and volunteers who helped make the 2022 STEAM Expo an incredible, interactive learning experience for our students! Below is information from some of the organizations who donated their time for the Expo; we encourage you to read about them and consider supporting them, if possible.  Students made Pom-Pom catapults, paper […]

Please join the members of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for their end-of-year meeting! The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. THIS Sunday, May 15, at Plum Valley Park in Highlands Ranch. The PTO will be providing dinner. Please RSVP and indicate on your sign-up if you have gluten-free and/or vegetarian dietary needs. We will do our best to accommodate. Hope to see you there!

If your student has medication in the health room, please plan to pick it up between 9 and 11:30 a.m. during the last day of school. Only a parent/guardian or a designated adult can pick up medicine. Parents also can request that their student take home any remaining medicine, but parents must email Teri DeBellis in our Health Room by […]

The 2022 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Expo is TOMORROW, May 13! This year we are returning to a booth-style Expo featuring STEAM activities from 20+ vendors and the BFA parent community.   The STEM committee needs your help to make this BFA tradition a success. Please sign up here to help with the STEAM Expo, and support the students of BFA on their […]

Incoming kindergarten parents – you’re welcome to sign up your student for the Kindergarten Boot Camp this summer! Students will be introduced to the Kindergarten academic atmosphere and to BFA’s campus. Students will become familiar with kindergarten rules, expectations, activities, and have fun! Boot camps will be held from 9 – 11 a.m., June 6 – […]

Next week, May 9-13, the Community Events Committee (CEC) hosts One Act of Kindness (OAK). OAK is a week-long event in which BFA partners with a community organization to make a BIG impact! This year BFA has selected the Collaborative Foster Care Program (CFCP).     CFCP serves foster parents and foster youth in Arapahoe, Douglas […]

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is next week, May 2-6. 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. Take a look at the flier for details about the events we have planned for them. The PTO will be bringing in […]

It’s elementary Science Fair time at BFA! This is an exciting time of year when students use the scientific method and get creative to test a hypothesis (and all the parents learn to be extra patient about the strange substances growing on their counters!). If you want to see the end result of all this […]

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.   Each year, the BFA community is asked to vote for open executive officer and committee chair positions. Your vote is important. Voting will be open […]

The CEC will be hosting students and their dads (or other special adults) from 7 – 8 a.m. on Friday, April 29, in the BFA Lightning (small) gym.    Come start your day with a donut, fruit, and coffee or juice. There will also be games in the Thunder (big) gym, photo ops, and a small craft that […]

Calling all BFA moms and their sons! The spring Mother-Son social event is just around the corner. It will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at BFA. Tickets are on sale now through MySchoolBucks. Ticket sales end TOMORROW, April 22, so get your tickets today!   Tickets are $25 per couple, and $5 for each additional participant (with a […]

Ben Franklin Academy will offer another exciting Summer Camp program this year. Do you need full-time day care for the summer? Or perhaps you are just looking to get a break a few days per week. Maybe your kids would like to connect with other Ben Franklin Academy kids and enjoy fun activities and social time. […]