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, […]
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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
See our calendar for what to bring and wear. May 19 Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 8:30 – 11:10 a.m. 4th and 5th Grades: 12:00 – 2:40 p.m. May 20 2nd and 3rd Grade: 8:30 – 11:10 a.m. May 21 6th – 8th at various times at Redstone Park
Formal Uniform Day is Wednesday, May 7. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.
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CEC Wants to Hear From You for their Annual CEC Survey! Please click the link to give us your feedback on the ’24-’25 school year’s events, so next year can be the best yet!
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. […]
PTO News, Push Notifications
RaiseRight Gift Card program for our staff and teachers is extended until April 16!
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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 […]
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Dear BFA Families~ The Board of Directors Election is now open until April 13 at 11:59 p.m. By participating in this election, you play a vital role in shaping the leadership and direction of BFA. We have a diverse, talented, and dedicated group of candidates for the open Board seat. Lara Chatterton Joe Dawson Trent […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Formal Uniform Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms. Thank you, Ben Franklin Academy Ben Franklin Academy 2270 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.bfacademy.org
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Newsletter, Push Notifications, Recent News
Tomorrow starts our school-wide Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14.
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Dear BFA Community, Tomorrow starts Charity Spirit Week, March 10 – 14. Monday, March 10: Wear the 2025 Charity T-Shirt! Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12: Wear ANY BFA charity t-shirt. Regular uniform bottoms & socks apply! Thursday, March 13: Color Out for a Cause. Wear ANY charity t-shirt or color […]
BFA’s Silent Auction is now LIVE for EVERYONE! The PTO BENefit Bash Silent Auction is officially open and will close on March 8 at 7:00 p.m.! You don’t have to go to the Bash to bid on many of these items. Don’t miss out on the chance to bid on incredible items, including one-of-a-kind […]
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Do you know someone who will make a lasting impact at BFA? Do you know someone who would have a positive and lasting impact on the future of BFA? Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the BFA Board of Directors. Board members are committed to the success of BFA and set policies […]
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We encourage all families to participate—your feedback is essential in shaping the future of BFA. The purpose of the Spring survey is to give staff a snapshot of you and your family’s experiences at BFA so modifications can be made as needed over the coming months. Unlike the Fall Survey, which focuses on classroom-specific topics […]
Please join us Tuesday, February 18, 5:30 p.m. for our monthly 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. […]
Dear BFA Community, There will be a 90-Minute Delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, due to low temperatures. Carpool starts at 9:15 a.m. with school starting at 9:45 a.m. BFA is on a 90-Minute Delayed Start with the following schedule: BASE: Before school care opens at 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop off your child earlier than […]
Dear BFA Community, After observing other Denver-area schools announcing delays, Ben Franklin Academy has proactively decided to implement a 90-Minute Delay on Wednesday, February 12. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we hope this early decision helps families plan their mornings accordingly. If Douglas County School District declares a Snow Day, BFA will […]
Dear Parents, The weather is turning and we are expecting very cold temperatures and snow tomorrow evening during conferences. The safety of our families and our staff is our number one priority. We have made the difficult decision to move tomorrow night’s conferences to virtual. You will receive communication tomorrow from your teacher(s) with more detailed information. Conferences will now […]
Dear Ben Franklin Academy~ đź‘•đź‘šUsed Uniform Saleđź‘•đź‘š We would like to have a Used Uniform Sale on February 11 & 13 but we need LOTS of volunteers to help set up, sell, and pack up clothes. Check out the Sign Up and see how you can help! There are 30 min. opportunities also! Great for busy families. Please help […]
Formal Uniform Day is today, Wednesday, February 5. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Blue Polo top with the Red Logo and Khaki bottoms.
This Year’s Sweetheart Ball – Hollywood Red Carpet All BFA girls (Pre-K to Grade 8) and their fathers or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Hollywood Red Carpet, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday February 1, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is formal attire, and be ready to strike a pose for […]