Tomorrow, Feb. 2, is a Formal Uniform Day. Students should wear their navy polo shirt with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
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The Succession Committee of the BFA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the BFA Board of Directors (“Board”) is open and will remain so until 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 18, 2022. The BFA Board consists of seven (7) members: four (4) are regularly elected by the School Voting […]
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Hearing and vision screenings begin tomorrow, Jan. 31. Students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7, or brand new DCSD students should wear prescription glasses or contacts to school, if applicable.
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The PTO’s online store for spirit wear and spirit items is open now and will be open until Friday, March 4. You can shop for all your BFA logo gear including t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, masks and gaiters, desktop calendars, and more! Make sure your kids have sweatshirts for chilly classrooms and fleece jackets or vests for […]
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Click here to read the latest Principal Newsletter.
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BFA will be on a 90-minute delay tomorrow, Jan. 25. This means school will start at 9:45 a.m. and carpool begins at 9:15 a.m. The BFA preschool will open at 9:40 a.m. All before-school activities are cancelled; however, BASE will be open beginning at 8:15 a.m. See your email for details.
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If you have a new/prospective K-8 student and did not complete Open Enrollment during Round One, please be aware that the Second Round of Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24. Go to the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Open Enrollment webpage for more information. We continue to offer tours of the […]
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The PTO’s online store for spirit wear and spirit items will reopen on Monday, Jan. 24, and will be open until Friday, March 4. You can shop for all your BFA logo gear including t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, masks and gaiters, desktop calendars, and more! Make sure your kids have sweatshirts for chilly classrooms and […]
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Yearbooks are on sale now and cost $36 per book. For details on pricing and how to order, check out the attached flier. You also may order a dedication (ad) for your student. See below for more information about this fun way to help commemorate a great school year! The last day to order a dedication […]
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Click here to read the latest Principal Newsletter.
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All BFA girls and their father or other special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Boots & Beauties, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at BFA. Tickets are on sale NOW through Wednesday, Jan. 26, on MySchoolBucks. Tickets are $35 per couple, and $15 for each additional student. Get yours today, as […]
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The ability of BFA to carry out the mission and vision depends upon the strength of our organizational foundation, beginning with the Board of Directors. This spring, the BFA community will elect (or re-elect) one (1) director to serve on the seven-director Board, for a term of three years. The current Board of Directors will […]
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Benjamin Franklin’s birthday is Jan. 17, 1706, making him 316 years old. Since his actual birthday falls on a school holiday, the PTO will help us celebrate Ben’s Birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 18, with cookies from Eileen’s Cookies and an allergy friendly alternative for those with food allergies and sensitivities. New this year, there will […]
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All BFA girls and their father or other special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Boots & Beauties (please note the theme change) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is Western attire. Purchase your tickets online through MySchoolBucks from NOW through Wednesday, Jan. 26. Tickets will not be sold […]
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In case you missed it, below is a message from Haley Maglieri, at-large director, BFA Board of Directors… They say kindness is contagious. And while academics is at the forefront of BFA’s mission and vision, kindness and compassion are of equal importance. As we begin 2022, please allow this to serve as a message […]
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Click here to read the latest Principal Newsletter.
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Due to the forecasted cold temps, DCSC has announced a 90-minute delay for tomorrow, Jan. 6. School for K-8 will start at 9:45 a.m. and carpool begins at 9:15 a.m. Preschool will open at 9:40 a.m. All before-school activities are cancelled. BASE will open at 8:15 a.m.
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In case you missed it, below is a message from Principal Simpson, which was sent out on Sunday, Jan. 2: Happy New year! I am looking forward to a fun and productive second half of the 21-22 school year. The fires up in Boulder County last week were completely devastating. Our hearts are […]
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Dec
Dec
Current BFA families can express interest in the preschool program for the three-year-old and four-year-old classes via the Intent to Enroll form on the preschool webpage. Preschool enrollment for new BFA families is on a first come, first served basis, so it”s a good idea to complete the Intent to Enroll form early; but we certainly encourage parents […]
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Tomorrow, Dec. 17, is a Dress of Choice Day for those who have not received two uniform violations since the last DOC day. Students can also choose to make their DOC day an ugly sweater day!
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A Message from Haley Maglieri, at-large director, BFA Board of Directors The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) community is seeking leaders who are passionate about and committed to BFA’s mission and vision to serve on the BFA Board of Directors (Board). In the spring of 2022, the BFA community will elect (or re-elect) one (1) […]
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Dec
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The price of the yearbook will go up after break! Yearbooks cost $30 per book, but don’t wait, as the price will go up to $36 after Winter Break. For details on pricing and how to order, check out the attached flier. You may also order a dedication (ad) for your student. What a fun way […]
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Dec
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The Foundation for Douglas County Schools extended the submission deadline for the coveted Apple Awards to midnight tomorrow, Dec. 17. This is a great way to honor our wonderful teachers and staff, while highlighting the innovative work they do to challenge and inspire students. Again this year, your nominations will be submitted as a video or written […]
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter.