8/27/2026 PTO NEWS

BFA’s Online Directory – Opt-In ONLY by 9/4!
It’s time to update and add new families to the BFA directory!  BFA will once again be using
Directory Spot (an app-based directory available through the App Store and Google Play) for our online
school directory.  It’s an incredibly handy resource that contains families’ class roster(s) and contact
information (phone numbers and email addresses only, no home addresses). Once this year’s directory
is ready, you will receive an email from Directory Spot with your one-time password.
You must opt in to be included in the directory.  If you do not opt in, your child will not be listed in the
directory. If you would like to opt in to be included in the directory, please fill out this form by Friday,
September 4.

If you have recently moved or changed an email address or cell number, please update your
information in the Infinite Campus database AND email the school registrar.
If you take no action, your information will NOT be included in the BFA Directory.
If you have questions, please contact Vanessa Wilson, PTO Vice-President.

Join Ben’s Brigade for Their First Meeting Tonight!
All BFA dads are invited to the first Ben’s Brigade meeting tonight, Thursday, August 27, 8 p.m. at
Max Taps Highlands Ranch (2680 E. County Line Road). No need to RSVP, just show up!
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.
Contact Brady Golinski and Curtis Anderson, Ben’s Brigade Co-Committee Managers, to learn more.

 

Rented the Spirit Rock? Friendly Reminder to Pay by September 1
If you’ve already reserved a date for the Spirit Rock, please be sure to pay for your reservation through
MySchoolBucks by September 1. All Spirit Rock reservations — no matter the month reserved —
must be paid by September 1. Any reservations not paid by that date will be removed and released
for other families to book. This helps prevent late cancellations and unpaid spots so families who truly
want a turn don’t miss out. Please note that no refunds will be issued once payment is made.
Want to rent the Rock?

Here’s how:
First, reserve the date you want by visiting the ‘Rent the Rock’ Sign Up Genius. Then, pay for your
reservation through MySchoolBucks. The rate to rent the Rock is $20 per day. All proceeds directly
benefit Ben Franklin Academy!
Have questions? Contact Jamie Kroese, Spirit Rock Committee Manager.

Join the PTO for Dinner and a Meeting on Wednesday, 9/9 

You’re invited to join the members of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for their first regular meeting of the year. The meeting will be held at Ben Franklin Academy in the Middle School Commons on Wednesday, September 9, from 6-8 p.m.  All are welcome!

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!

PTO Spirit Wear Store Open NOW!
The PTO’s online spirit wear store (in partnership with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic) is
open NOW through September 13. No orders will be accepted after the store closes. You can place
your order and pay online through the Denver Athletic website. Orders will be delivered in early
October.
New spirit wear? Not only do we have classroom-approved sweatshirts, fleeces, and spirit day shirts
(remember, every Friday is a spirit wear day!), there are additional tops, shorts, hats, and more! Show
off your school spirit and support the PTO by placing an order today.
A few things to note when ordering:
• classroom and spirit day approved items are noted as such
• make sure you’re ordering the correct size (youth or adult)
• everything is custom made to order – no refunds or exchanges
• hoodies are approved for middle school only

If you have any questions, please email Anna Larson, PTO spirit wear committee manager.

Save the Date for Franklin Fest!

Mark your calendars for this year’s Franklin Fest coming up on Saturday, September 26 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at BFA.  This time-honored event is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community!  There will be games, bounce houses, face painting and glitter tattoos, balloon artists, heavy snacks, a dunk tank, and the always popular CAKE WALK!!!!  All families are welcome!  You don’t want to miss it!

Want free tickets? Families who have completed and logged their family’s recommended volunteer hours (30 hours per family or 15 hours per single parent household) for the current school year in Help Counter by midnight Wednesday, September 16, will be given free admission to the event!  

Last Week for Sponsorship Sales – Get Yours By 8/31

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 August 31!  For details on the various sponsorship options and pricing, click here to view the flyer.

Thank you to the wonderful businesses and individuals, listed below, who have already signed on to sponsor BFA for this year!  Thus far, we’ve raised over $20,000!

Premium

Rocky Mountain Wealth Advisory Group

Platinum+

Elegant Elevation Events

Platinum

Benincasa Insurance Agency LLC

SWI Excavating

Gold

Legacy Martial Arts

Venture Martial Arts

Land Queen

Dumpster Crunchers

Silver

Holt Orthodontics

Quandry Insurance

Born2Bake

Balloons by Emma

IVitalize Mobile Hydration 

Yummy Lotus

Bronze

Bloch Ongert

Smart Cookie Tutoring

Colorado Land Concepts

Highlands Ranch Orthodontics

ActivEnergy Nutrition

Raegan Marino Properties (Brokered by West + Main Homes)

Morpho Collective

1 Stop Printing, Inc.

Hello Culture South Denver

Canvas Credit Union – Chad Roberts

5280 Chiropractic 

Suburban Girl Boutique

If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Snydacker, Sponsor Committee Manager.