Author Archives: Kelley Marie Paulson

Board of Directors Meeting – October 20, 2026

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Please join us on October 20 for our BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. Registering to provide an open comment can be submitted here until noon on the day […]

Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball A & B Teams!

CHAMPIONS!   Congratulations to our Girls Volleyball A & B Teams on winning their championship games! We are so proud of these athletes and all their hard work this season.   A huge shout-out to Coach Halliburton and Coach Murphy for being amazing coaches and leading our teams to success!    Way to go, BFA!

Deadline for Veteran Videos & Honor Wall Tomorrow!

Our Veterans Day celebration will be here before you know it. This meaningful event to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes, and most importantly our very own BFA community of veterans, is fast approaching. As we prepare for this event there are a few ways you can help us make it […]

Exclusive Veterans Day Spirit Wear Store – NOW OPEN for a LIMITED TIME!

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Purchase your Veterans Day Spirit Wear! DEADLINE to order: Monday, October 12th (no late orders accepted!) Proceeds Benefit: usacares.org Shirts Delivered: Friday, November 6th. Approved to wear on Veterans Day and Friday Spirit Days after Veterans Day! Don’t miss out – this design is ONLY available during this exclusive spirit wear store. Show your school pride, […]

Fill Out the Survey for the 27/28 Academic Calendar

As a charter school, we set our academic calendar. Each year, the Board votes on the calendar for the upcoming year. Three proposed calendars are up for discussion this year. Calendar Option A has the same major breaks and end date as Douglas County, but with a slightly later start date. This calendar is very similar to our […]

Colorado Rapids Spirit Wear Day is Friday, October 2.

Students may wear a Rapids jersey or their favorite MLS Team Jersey, TOP ONLY.  Students who do not wish to wear an MLS or any soccer-related top can still wear Spirit Wear tops or regular uniforms.   On these days, students can wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other tops in that theme.  Uniform bottoms are required on these […]

Volunteers Needed During 10/6 & 10/8 During Conferences

We Still Need Book Fair Cashiers! Our SignUpGenius is filling up fast—thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer! We truly appreciate you helping make our Book Fair a success. We still have one important need: cashier volunteers during conferences. We must have cashiers in order to keep the Book Fair running, […]

TODAY is the Last Day to Purchase Franklin Fest tickets

TODAY, 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 is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community! We hope you’ll […]

Franklin Fest Ticket Sales Extended Through Next Tuesday! Get Yours Today!

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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 is a great way to connect with the whole Ben Franklin community! We hope […]

The Book Fair is Coming – Oct. 5 – 8

The Book Fair is Coming, and we need your help!   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Unlike the regular sign up for the library, you can sign up for as many slots as you would like. But please read the instructions prior to signing up.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAC22A75-65736060-book   Your student(s) may not hang out in the library while […]

Join SAC for 2026/2027 School Year

The School Accountability Committee works hard on behalf of BFA.

Please let us know which subcommittee you’d like to join to support the SAC during the 2026–2027 school year. Participation is flexible, and most tasks can be completed independently from home. Even if you’re unable to attend meetings, you’re still welcome to contribute through a subcommittee—an excellent way to earn volunteer hours on your own […]

🍎 LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TODAY! 🍎

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the lunchrooms (K-5) today, September 16! There’s no sign-up required—simply check in at the Front Office anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Your time makes a big difference and helps make lunchtime run smoothly for our students. Thank you for supporting BFA! 💙    

Board of Directors Meeting is Tuesday, September 15

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Please join us on Tuesday, September 15, for our BFA Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.  All are welcome to attend.  Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.  If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. Registering to provide an open comment can be submitted here until noon on […]

CEC Goodies with Grandparents – September 11

The Community Events Committee (CEC) is excited to host students and their grandparent(s) or special adult at BFA’s Goodies with Grandparents from 6:45 – 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at BFA. We ask that grandparents please arrive early, but no later than 7:30 a.m., as this is a popular event. The festivities will begin […]

🍎 LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TODAY & TOMORROW! 🍎

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the lunchrooms (K-5) on September 9 and 10! There’s no sign-up required—simply check in at the Front Office anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Your time makes a big difference and helps make lunchtime run smoothly for our students. Thank you for supporting BFA! 💙