Four teams (17 students total) from our Lego Robotics elective will compete this Saturday, Nov. 15, at the FIRST® Lego League Qualifying Tournament at Bear Creek Elementary in Monument. They’ll be up against 19 other teams from across Colorado — top teams move on to the State Championship in December! Let’s cheer them on! 💙💛SKO […]
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Open Enrollment (OE) for the 2026-2027 school year began on Monday, November 3. BFA uses OE for K-8th admissions. Priority status is assigned only during the First Round. Please review the following information carefully to confirm whether you must complete Open Enrollment for your child(ren). ✅ When Open Enrollment (First Round) Is Required To be eligible […]
The PTO’s online spirit wear store (in partnership with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic) is open NOW through next Tuesday, November 18. No orders will be accepted after the store closes. You can place your order and pay online through the Denver Athletic website. All orders will be delivered before Winter Break, and there is an option to […]
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November 3 is the last chance to fill out the SAC Fall Survey. You can find the information and link in this week’s newsletter and catch up on our school happenings.
NEW Spirit Rock Payment Policy To keep the Spirit Rock Fundraiser fair and fun for everyone, here’s how we’re handling payments this year and moving forward: All Spirit Rock reservations — no matter the month reserved — must be paid by October 31st. Any reservations not paid by that date will be removed and released for […]
The Community Events Committee (CEC), along with Vitalant Blood Donation Center is organizing BFA’s 5th Annual Blood Drive. Donate Blood and Earn 2 volunteer hours! (Come with a full stomach) When: November 7, 8:00 a.m. – Noon Where: BFA Upper Parking Lot Use the QR code to pre-register Availability is Updated Daily, so if full, check back […]
BFA’s annual Trunk or Treat is taking place on Friday, October 31! It’s going to be a fun day for all preschool through eighth grade BFA students! Throughout the day, classes will be invited to step outside with their class and participate in Trunk or Treat where volunteers will be distributing candy, popcorn and/or fruit […]
The Community Events Committee (CEC) is holding their annual Pie Appreciation Event October 20 – 31. This has become a delicious tradition to thank our BFA teachers, administrators and staff for their care and commitment to our students. We hope you will join us by contributing a pie for their Thanksgiving table. Each staff member will select […]
Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ We Need Your Help to Make Trunk or Treat a Sweet Success! 🎃🍬 It takes over 25,000 pieces of candy for every student to enjoy the fun of Trunk or Treat—and we need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Please consider donating a bag (or two!) of candy to help us […]
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There will be a Special Board Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements. Agendas & minutes are posted on our Board Transparency Page.
Please join the STEM Committee on for an In-Person meeting on October 23 at Max Taps. This is a great chance to check out the committee and see how you can help. The meeting will be before the Pints with Principals, hosted by Ben’s Brigade.
Ben’s Brigade’s Pints with the Principals event will be on Tonight, October 23 at Max Taps in Highlands Ranch. This event is a fun, relaxed way to spend some time with the BFA principals outside of school. Please note that Pints with Principals will start at 6:30 p.m., but you are welcome to come late […]
Tomorrow morning, October 22, we will start carpool at 8:00 a.m. instead of 7:45 a.m., and school will begin at 8:30 a.m. instead of 8:15 a.m. The staff has a training that every staff member is required to attend from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. There will be NO morning BASE, tutoring or Lexia. Ben Franklin Academy
We have a lunch menu change for Wednesday, October 22. Choice A: Turkey and Cheese Anytimers (similar to Lunchables) Choice B: Cheese Pizza Anytimers (similar to Lunchables) It has not been updated in NutriSlice, so we wanted you to be aware of the change.
Please join us Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 p.m. 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 […]
Aladdin Registration is now open for our Middle School Musical Elective. The registration links are below. These electives do NOT register through MySchoolBucks. Both the electives are on B Day. If you would like to be in the cast of Aladdin, please fill out this form. Space in this class is limited to 40 students, but […]
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Please take a moment to read this week’s newsletter and catch up on our school happenings—and much more.
Our Veterans Day celebration will be here before you know it. This event is always popular and important to BFA as we are proud to honor our veterans and current service members. We have a few deadlines coming up, including submitting videos and Wall of Honor Forms. Upcoming Deadlines for Veteran Spirit Shirt, Submissions & […]
We’re excited to launch a limited-time spirit wear store featuring a brand-new patriotic design just for Veterans Day! Only this year’s shirt will be able to be worn in lieu of a uniform shirt on November 11. 🛍️ Store opens: Friday, October 3 ⏰ Deadline to order: Sunday, October 12 (no late orders accepted!) 🎗️ Proceeds benefit: First There Foundation, supporting those who […]
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Grab your $7 tickets by Friday, September 26th on MySchoolBucks. When: Saturday, October 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at BFA. Tickets include: Bounce Houses Heavy Snacks = Hot Pretzels, Cornzapoppin’ Popcorn, and Candy Apples! Dunk Tank with several Board members, Staff, and Faculty! Balloon artists Games Face Painting CAKE WALK!!!! Don’t miss out! Purchase Your Ticket TODAY! […]
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For the week of October 13 – 17, 2025, the BFA BASE program will have Fall Break Camp. It is like the summer camp program we offer. We will have a variety of activities all throughout the week. We will be going to a field trip to Lone Creek Farm in Parker. Don’t Delay: […]
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Don’t Miss Out—Spirit Wear Sale Ends Today! From preschoolers to parents, we’ve got great gear for everyone. Shop now and show your school spirit before it’s too late! New Designs Show Your Spirit! 🎉 From Tots to Parents 👕 Rep Your School! 💙 Have questions? Email PTO Spirit Wear Chair for all concerns and questions.
Please join us Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m. 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 […]
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Hope to see you tomorrow for Skate City Spirit Night on September 15 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come skate the night away with a glow themed skate party and earn money for the PTO! Skate City will donate $3-4 (depending on total attendance) per paid skater to the BFA PTO.