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The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host students and their grandparents at BFA’s annual Goodies with Grandparents, from 7-8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, at BFA. Students and their grandparents can spend quality time together while enjoying light morning treats, activities, games, and photo opportunities starting in the Lightening/small gym   We ask that you please arrive early, […]

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 will go on sale beginning Sept. 24. They are limited in quantity, and will be […]

Snow and cool temps will be here before you know it, so be sure to order warm weather uniform pieces now to allow time for shipping. See the BFA uniform webpage (click uniforms at the top of the page) for all the information you need to place an order for new uniform pieces. If you need […]

Parry’s Pizzeria and Bar (9567 S University Blvd., 80126) will be hosting a BFA Spirit Night from 5 – 9 p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 22. Parry’s will donate 20 percent of purchases (dine in, carry out, or delivery) back to BFA. So, make plans for a pizza night and help BFA! Please remember to let them […]

Photo retakes are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7. If you need a retake or missed the first photo day, this is your final opportunity to have a school picture taken. Parents can also stop by to get a picture taken for their volunteer badge (bring your Driver’s License!). Photos will be taken from about 9:30 a.m. – […]

Save the date for CEC’s next event, Goodies with Grandparents at 7 a.m. on Friday, October 8, at BFA. This is a change from the originally planned date, so mark your calendars accordingly. Look for more details and volunteer opportunities in the weeks to come!    If you would like more information about the CEC, please email the […]

The Ben Franklin Academy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Committee invites you to join their next meeting, at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 16, via this Zoom link. The STEM Committee is seeking creative minds with STEM experience or interest to join their team of parent volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join their first […]

Now that school is underway, it is time to update and add new families to the BFA directory!    The BFA PTO uses Directory on Tap for our 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. Directory on Tap […]

BFA is committed to bringing unique learning opportunities to our students and we are pleased to continue a free reading service providing digital books through OverDrive.    Why OverDrive? The OverDrive collection is an extension of Ben Franklin Academy’s physical library; kids have online access to eBooks and audiobooks. It’s a convenient way for students […]

Absences can be reported via the form on the BFA app or by emailing attendance@bfacademy.org. All absences and tardies must be reported by 8:30 a.m. The name of the person reporting the absence/tardy, the student’s name, the teacher’s name, and the reason for the absence/tardy should be reported. Absences and tardies must be reported via the […]

Thanks to all the parents who attended Back to School Nights this week. The middle school parents also had the option of staying for a social media presentation. It’s attached here in case you missed it.

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.  The BFA website is the central hub for news, calendars, policies, teacher webpages, committee webpages […]

Students can bring a lunch, or get lunch at school. At this time, lunch is free if the student gets an entree and a fruit or veggie. See the Nutrition Services webpage for more information. Douglas County Nutrition Services (DCNS) provides lunch and strives to offer healthy options. You can view the lunch choices for the week on […]

On August 17, the Tri-County Health Department issued a masking order for students who are ages 2-11 as well as staff that work with them beginning Aug. 23. We are awaiting further direction from the health department and the county.   Until we receive further clarification and answers to some questions, we will be moving […]

If you are a returning parent or family and have registered and/or used the Before/After School Enrichment (BASE) program last year, you will only need to login to your Early Learning Ventures account and update any information as well as make sure that your billing info is up to date.   If you are a […]

We look forward to seeing you between 4-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, for Teacher Meet and Greet! Parents and students are encouraged to stop by your student’s homeroom during that time period and introduce yourself.   Afterwards, we hope you’ll stay for the CEC’s Food Truck Social. Click here to read their flier.   Also, a […]