Category Archives: Recent News

DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in second grade (February) and fifth grade–the student’s final year of elementary school (November). 5th/6th Grade Universal Screen As part of this process, ALL students in fifth grade […]

The 2023-24 BFA online directory, DirectorySpot is ready! To access the directory, you will need to download the free DirectorySpot app available through the App Store and Google Play. You should have received an email from DirectorySpot with your one-time password, which will allow you to log-on. If you have questions, please contact Alissa Motazedi, PTO vice-president.

The Book Fair will be held from Oct. 9 – 12. Monday, Oct. 9, the fair is open from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 […]

The second trimester musical elective for students in grades 6-8 is Matilda, Jr. Registration for this class is different than other classes. If you would like to be in the cast of Matilda, please fill out this form. Space in this class is first come, first served for 40 spots. The deadline to fill this form out is Wednesday, Oct. […]

We are proud to honor our Veterans and current service members each year at our Veterans Day celebration. If you have a special Veteran or service member you would like to invite, please read the invitation for more information and RSVP. Veterans Video – Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13 During our ceremonies we play a tribute video that features […]

Thank you to ALL of the amazing businesses who are sponsoring the BFA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) this year! We have some wonderful families and community members who are investing in our school, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. Please take the time to also support THEM in return. Look for more information about […]

Moms, do you need an escape? The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host a Magical Night with Moms for all students and their moms (or special adult). Join us and find out if you can unlock the clues and escape the room. We look forward to seeing you from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. […]

The Franklin Fest is from 3 – 7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 at BFA, and we can’t make this event happen without YOU! Volunteers are needed to help with setup and tear down, inflatables, food, and check-in. We’re also in need of more cakes for the ever-popular cake walk! We hope you’ll consider volunteering to help staff the event or donating a cake for […]

The Book Fair will be held from Oct. 9 – 12. Monday, Oct. 9, the fair is open from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Note time change due to late start.) Tuesday, Oct. 10, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, the fair is open from 8 a.m. – […]

We are already starting to plan for our Veterans Day celebration and need your help!  Veterans Video – Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13 During our ceremonies we play a tribute video that features YOUR family, friends and loved ones. If you have photos or videos of veterans or current service members you would like included in […]

Moms, do you need an escape? The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host a Magical Night with Moms for all students and their moms (or special adult). Join us and find out if you can unlock the clues and escape the room. We look forward to seeing you from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. […]

Sept. 22, is the last day to purchase your tickets for Franklin Fest. No tickets will be sold at the door, so get yours today! Tickets are $15 per child, with a maximum of $40 for a family, and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Adults and siblings who do not attend BFA are free. When purchasing tickets, […]

Mr. Redford, our licensed school psychologist, will host a parent seminar at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 20, in the Middle School Commons. The topic of discussion is Stress Management for our children. In the seminar, Mr. Redford will discuss how to identify stressors, what type of stressors may potentially be impacting our children (social media, post pandemic issues, suicide), […]

Now that school is underway, it is time to update and add new families to the BFA directory!  Again this year, the BFA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will be using DirectorySpot for the 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.   […]

Do you know anyone interested in learning more about BFA? We’ve set up our K-8 grade tour schedule for the school year, and are looking forward to meeting prospective parents. Tours are scheduled from September through April, 2024. If you know someone who is interested in BFA but cannot make a tour, please share this video link to listen to what […]

Franklin Fest is back! This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the entire Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll join us for activities, food and games from 3 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at BFA. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! There will be bounce houses and […]

The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host students and their grandparent(s) or special adult from 6:45 – 8 a.m. TOMORROW, Sept. 8, at BFA’s Goodies with Grandparents. The festivities begin in the Lightning (small) gym with coffee, juice and light morning treats—then students and their grandparents can participate in activities and take advantage of photo […]

You asked, and we listened. The PTO is excited to announce NEW spirit wear options—and we think you’ll really like them! The PTO has partnered with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic to offer an easy way to individually order and pay online. The spirit wear store is up and running NOW through Friday Sept. 15. No orders […]

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 Sept. 8! They are limited in quantity, and will be offered […]

Be an Active Participant in the BFA Community! Ben Franklin Academy strongly encourages all families to perform 30 approved hours (15 hours for single parents) of volunteer service. It’s a fantastic way to support your students and get to know other parents, as well as the BFA staff. We track volunteer hours so all volunteer […]

A message from Board President, Haley Maglieri… On behalf of the BFA Board of Directors, we welcome you to the start of the 2023-24 school year! The BFA Board, in partnership with Principal Simpson, is proud to work for the students, parents and patrons of BFA in promoting the mission and vision of the school.  […]

School pictures are now available for parents to view and order online. Our event code is FE269323. Be sure to order your’s today! Please note, this year pictures will be delivered directly to your home. Picture retake day and class pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The Douglas County School District (DCSD) opted into the Healthy School Meals for All program for the school year 2023-24. This means that all students will have access to reimbursable meals at their school at no cost. A la carte purchases and doubles will continue to be offered, but students will need to pay for them. These purchases […]

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 […]

If you have not already downloaded the PikMyKid App, please do so at this time. On the first day of school, next Wednesday, Aug. 16, we will begin using PikMyKid for afternoon carpool pick-up. We’re excited to use this new app and believe it will be an efficient way to manage afternoon carpool. As with any […]