Author Archives: Chelsey Erlanger

Thank You, Sponsors! Thank you to our wonderful 2026-27 BFA Sponsors.  We appreciate your support of BFA! Premium Rocky Mountain Wealth Advisory Group Platinum+ Elegant Elevation Events Platinum Benincasa Insurance Agency LLC Blue Sky Pediatric Dentistry SWI Excavating Gold Dumpster Crunchers Land Queen Legacy Martial Arts Venture Martial Arts Silver Balloons by Emma Born2Bake Cheer […]

Help BFA Earn Money that Supports Our School and Programs Want to support BFA while you shop? Here are three simple ways you can help: King Soopers Rewards If you are a King Soopers shopper, sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards and mark Ben Franklin Academy Parent Teacher Organization (code XN773) as your organization, […]

Got Something or Someone to Celebrate? Rent the Spirit Rock! The Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message.  Parents, students, and staff may rent the Rock to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, announce an […]

Open PTO Position – Nominate Yourself or Someone You Know! Interested in volunteering for the PTO? The PTO is looking to fill the Auction Support Committee Manager position for this 26-27 school year.  The person in this role supports PTO fundraising efforts throughout the year, with a primary focus on procuring donations for the BENefit […]

K-5 Halloween Classroom Parties K-5 Halloween Classroom Parties will take place on Friday, October 30, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (with 15 minutes before and after the parties for set-up and clean-up). • Each classroom party will have up to five volunteers (this includes the party lead and room parents).  In most classrooms, room parents have already selected […]

Ben’s Brigade’s Pints with the Principals is Tonight! Ben’s Brigade’s Pints with the Principals event is tonight, Thursday, October 22 at Max Taps in Highlands Ranch. This event is a fun, relaxed way to spend some time with the BFA principals outside of school. Pints with Principals starts at 6:30 p.m., but you are welcome to […]

October’s Volunteer of the Month Drawing Winner Each month, a volunteer will be randomly chosen through a drawing to win a fun, surprise gift. All you have to do to be eligible to win, is log at least ONE hour of volunteer service in the month prior to the drawing.   This month, Lindsey Neumann […]

October’s Volunteer of the Month For the month of October, Amalia Howell has been selected as the Ben Franklin Academy Volunteer of the Month. She was nominated by Principal Simpson and the front office staff because she has set herself apart and set an excellent example of outstanding volunteerism!  For all of her efforts, we’d like to […]

Open PTO Position – Nominate Yourself or Someone You Know! Interested in volunteering for the PTO? The PTO is looking to fill the Auction Support Committee Manager position for the 26-27 school year. The person in this role supports PTO fundraising efforts throughout the year, with a primary focus on procuring donations for the Benefit […]

Franklin Fest Wrap-Up- THANK YOU! This year’s Franklin Fest was a great success with over 700 people attending the event!  This event was a great example of the BFA community coming together to create an amazing afternoon for our families.  There were incredible cakes at the cakewalk, several inflatables, a DJ, hamster balls, face painting, and […]

Last Chance for Early-Bird Yearbook Prices – Order By 10/14 to Save! The school year is off to a fantastic start, and we’re already making memories that will last a lifetime! From spirit days and field trips to class projects and new friendships, there’s so much to celebrate. Ensure your child has a keepsake that […]

Volunteer Opportunity – Dinner for Teachers During Fall Conferences It’s time for fall parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing a dinner for the teachers on Tuesday, October 6. Please take a look at the SignUpGenius and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!

The 2026-27 Online Directory is Ready! The 2026-27 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 receive an email from DirectorySpot with your one-time password, which will allow you to log-on. If you have questions, please contact […]

Volunteer Opportunity – Dinner for Teachers During Fall Conferences It’s time for fall parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing a dinner for the teachers on Tuesday, October 6. Please take a look at the SignUpGenius and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!

Franklin Fest Volunteers and Cakes Needed! Franklin Fest is this Saturday, September 26, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at BFA, and we can’t make this event happen without YOU! Volunteers are still needed to help with inflatables, food, and clean-up. We’re also in need of more cakes for the ever-popular cake walk! We hope you will consider […]

Help BFA Earn Money that Supports our School and Programs Want to support BFA while you shop? Here are three simple ways you can help: King Soopers Rewards If you are a King Soopers shopper, sign up for King Soopers Community Rewards and mark Ben Franklin Academy Parent Teacher Organization (code XN773) as your organization […]

Got Something or Someone to Celebrate? Rent the Spirit Rock! The Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students, and staff may rent the Rock to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, announce an […]

Early-bird Yearbook Sales – Order Yours Now and Save! The school year is off to a fantastic start, and we’re already making memories that will last a lifetime! From spirit days and field trips to class projects and new friendships, there’s so much to celebrate. Ensure your child has a keepsake that captures their year […]

The 2026-27 Online Directory Will Be Available Tomorrow! The 2026-27 BFA online directory, DirectorySpot, will be available tomorrow, Friday, September 18! To access the directory, you will need to download the free DirectorySpot app available through the App Store and Google Play. You should receive an email from DirectorySpot with your one-time password, which will allow you to […]

Volunteer Opportunity – Dinner for Teachers During Fall Conferences It’s time for fall parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing a dinner for the teachers on Tuesday, October 6. Please take a look at the SignUpGenius and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!

Calling All Dads: You’re Invited to the Ben’s Brigade Meeting Tonight! All BFA dads are invited to the Ben’s Brigade meeting tonight, Thursday, September 17, at 8 p.m. at Prost Highlands Ranch (53 Centennial Blvd.). No need to RSVP, just show up! Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides […]

Franklin Fest Ticket Sales Extended Through Next Tuesday! Get Yours Today! Next Tuesday, September 22, is the last day to purchase Franklin Fest tickets. Everyone must purchase a ticket (unless you have completed your family’s recommended volunteer hours for the year). Tickets are $10 per person and are on sale NOW through MySchoolBucks. This time-honored event […]

September’s Volunteer of the Month Drawing Winner Each month, a volunteer will be randomly chosen through a drawing to win a fun, surprise gift. All you have to do to be eligible to win, is log at least ONE hour of volunteer service in the month prior to the drawing. This month, Kari Bart is […]

September’s Volunteer of the Month For the month of September, Katie Choury has been selected as the Ben Franklin Academy Volunteer of the Month. She was nominated by Principal Simpson and the front office staff because she has set herself apart and set an excellent example of outstanding volunteerism at this year’s Lightning Launch! For […]

�� PTO Spirit Wear Store Closes Sunday – Order Today! �� The PTO’s online spirit wear store is open NOW through this Sunday, September 13! Orders can be placed and paid for online through the Denver Athletic website and will be delivered in early October. New spirit wear! We have a new BFA design available this […]