Please join us from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, at Noodles & Company in Highlands Ranch (1601 Mayberry Dr.) for our next PTO Spirit Night. Noodles will donate 25 percent of all qualifying online and in-restaurant sales to BFA. Ordering online? Use code: GIVING25 to have your order count toward the Spirit Night. Thanks […]
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May
May
The middle school musical, ‘Junie B Jones’ begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, at BFA. Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends so Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Then, while in ‘Mr. Scary’s’ class, […]
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Apr
Apr
Student Council has planned another Spirit Week to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished this year. May 10-14, students are encouraged to dress up for each of the themed days: Monday, May 10 – Icon Day (from athletes to movie stars, and even TV/movie characters–dress as someone well-known) Tuesday, May 11- Decade Day (pick your favorite […]
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May
May
Have your kids had a growth spurt or are you ready to get new uniforms for next year? If so, mark your calendars for the upcoming Uniform Consignment Sale from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 8, in the outdoor courtyard between the gyms. We have uniforms in all sizes and genders; see the flier for additional information and […]
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Apr
Apr
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an integral part of the BFA community. The mission of the PTO is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. It’s important that the BFA community has the opportunity to help select the leadership team of the PTO, so […]
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Apr
Apr
We’re grateful to the families who completed the School Accountability Committee (SAC) Parent Satisfaction Survey for the 2020-21 school year. The results, along with SAC recommendations, were presented to the Board at their April 20 monthly meeting and can be seen below:
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Apr
Apr
The week of April 26, our school will welcome Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) educators to BFA for STEAM Week 2021! This event will provide each class of students the chance to participate in two, 30-minute activities. Monday, April 26 Preschool and kindergarten activities will feature the Butterfly Pavilion and Snapology Lego […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are planning to send your student(s) to BFA’s exciting Summer Camp, please sign up for the weeks you’ll need care by end-of-day on Friday, May 7. We’ve had a lot of student registrations but, with so many parents working from home these days, we’ve not received the typical number of Summer Camp sign-ups. And without […]
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Apr
Apr
Voting for the Seat 1, Class A director takes place electronically NOW through Sunday, April 18, at 11:59 p.m. MST. Please take a few minutes to cast your vote for the 2021-22 Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors. If you have not done so already, please visit the Board Election webpage to learn more […]
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Apr
Apr
The BFA PTO has organized SCRIP for end of year staff gifting again this year. Collections will take place from now until April 18 with gift cards being distributed during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7). To place your SCRIP orders, simply go to MySchoolBucks and select the staff you’d like to gift as […]