Author Archives: Kelley Marie Paulson

Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. BFA Board of Directors Meeting

Please join us Tuesday, August 19, 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 […]

Formal Uniform Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13.

We look forward to welcoming all our students tomorrow morning! We send notifications when we are able about important dates, such as Formal Uniform and Dress of Choice days, but we encourage you to rely on our Monthly Calendar View and/or Principal Newsletters webpages for this information. You can also download our BFA app in […]

Don’t Miss Out—Spirit Wear Sale Ends Today!  

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!   Show Your Spirit! 🎉 From Tots to Parents 👕  Rep Your School! 💙    Have questions?  Email PTO Spirit Wear Chair for all concerns and questions.    Ben Franklin Academy PTO […]

Back to School Bids Silent Auction ends TODAY!

Dear BFA families! The Back to School Bids Silent Auction is LIVE, but only for a short time longer! Check it out HERE!    Front row parking  Principal for the Day  VIP seats at the musicals This is your chance to support BFA and win some awesome perks—open to both returning and new families!  Auction closes at 5:00 p.m. For […]

Board of Directors Annual Working Session – July 29

On Tuesday, July 29, our BFA Board of Directors will hold their annual working session. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements.   Agendas are posted on our Board Transparency Page.   Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129  www.bfacademy.org

Early Bird perks for PTO Sponsorships extended until July 23

Dear BFA Community~ We have extended our BFA PTO Sponsorship Early Bird perk deadline to July 23!   This special perk has so many wonderful benefits, including a yard sign in front of school from Lightning Launch to August 30.  So sign up now through Wednesday for this incredible offer.   If you need more time, sales will be open […]

Important Update – Middle School Electives Registration Begins July 14

We have been informed that the system update is expected to be complete by Friday. Based on this information, we believe it is best to begin Electives Registration on Monday, July 14, starting with 8th grade. Elective registration will open at approximately 9:00 a.m. each day, according to the schedule below: Electives Registration Schedule in MySchoolBucks: Monday, July 14 – 8th Grade (approx. 9:00 […]

Desert Donut Spirit Day is TODAY!

Happy Summer Everyone! Today is the first Friday of the month, which means it’s Desert Donut Spirit Day 🍩! Shake off those rainy blues and treat yourself to something sweet while supporting our amazing PTO. Stop by Desert Donuts and mention BFA—part of the proceeds will go right back to supporting our school community. June 6, […]

Preschool Field Day is Monday/Tuesday

See Ms. Hafner’s newsletters for information. • Monday, May 19 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Busy Bees M/W/F Pre-K • Monday, May 19 | 1:30–2:30 AM Happy Campers (School day starts indoors at 12:15 on MONDAY) • Tuesday, May 20 | 9:30–10:30 AM Little Campers Preschool 3’s & Busy Bees T/Th Pre-K

Board of Directors Meeting – April 15

Please join us Tuesday, April 15, 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. […]

RaiseRight Gift Card program for our staff and teachers is extended until April 16!

PTO virtues logo

RaiseRight Gift Card program for our staff and teachers is extended until April 16! This convenient, online program replaces room parent collections and facilitates convenient gifting.   Each family makes one payment through MySchoolBucks.com for all of their teacher and staff gifts. At the end of collections, each staff member will receive an email with […]

Mother-Son Spring Social Ticket Sales End Thursday!

Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ We hope to see you at our Mother-Son Spring Social bowling event at Bowlero (2530 E County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126) on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Check-in time is 9:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale NOW through Thursday, April 10 on MySchoolBucks but don’t delay, limited space […]

Colorado Rockies & BFA Spirit Wear/Crazy Sock Day

Colorado Rockies Logo

  Good evening Ben Franklin~ Tomorrow, April 4 is Colorado Rockies & Spirit Wear Day. Students can wear any Rockies or Ben Franklin-approved top and their favorite crazy socks.  All of our Field Day, Fun Run and Charity shirts are included.  Some PTO spirit wear is also approved. Students MUST wear approved Uniform bottoms. Please […]

Today is the last day to order a BFA YEARBOOK!

Yearbook sale

Be sure to order your 2024-2025 yearbook now to be guaranteed a yearbook. Yearbooks cost $55 per book. Sales end TODAY, March 31 and only a limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase during the week of distribution. So don’t wait, order yours today! This year, we will again be using Jostens for […]

BFA Board of Directors Meeting

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Please join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:00 p.m. for our monthly BFA Board of Directors meeting. Note: This month, the meeting will begin 30 minutes early with a Question & Answer session with our Board Candidates — a great opportunity to hear directly from those running for the Board. Board meetings are open […]

Lost and Found Cleared Out This Week

Lost and Found

Our lost and found will be cleared out on March 13. The last day to look through the items is March 12. Please pop in and take a look before it is all donated. Any uniforms items will be donated to our PTO. All clothing or non-valuable items are donated to local students in need at elementary schools […]