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Uniforms & Spirit WearOur 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 […]
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REMINDER: Formal Uniform Day is tomorrow, October 7. Please remember to wear your Formal Uniform: Navy Blue Polo top with the Red B Logo and Khaki bottoms. Students may opt to wear a navy blue sweater, sweatshirt, or hoodie (MS only) with the Red B Logo. No other style may be worn on those days while […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to weather, Boys Soccer Game & Golf Club is canceled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 30. Please pick up your students through normal carline. We will let the students and their teachers know of the cancellation. Thank you for understanding as we navigate the Colorado weather.
We want to highlight an important date for Ben Franklin Academy: Thursday, October 1, 2026. Student Count Day is the official date each fall when Colorado schools report enrollment information to the state. This information is used to help determine funding for the school year. How You Can Help Support BFA Make Attendance a Priority: Please make […]
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, […]
How to Pay: The Book Fair is NO CASH. We accept e-Wallet, which is an easy way for students to buy books at the Book Fair next week. Please set up your student(s) e-Wallets so that they may shop during the day. You can also transfer unused e-Wallet funds from a previous Book Fair. Please […]
We’re looking forward to an exciting day tomorrow at Franklin Fest! Your purchased or 30-hour volunteer tickets have now been sent to your inbox. Please take a moment to look for the email with the subject line: “Here is Your Ticket To the 2026 PTO Franklin Fest”. Don’t see it? Be sure to check […]
Dress of Choice is September 25. Please review the dress-of-choice guidelines on the Uniform Page, where you can find additional helpful information, including length requirements.
It’s time for fall parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing dinner for the teachers on Tuesday, October 6. Please take a look at the SignUp Genius and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!
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 […]
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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 […]
We were made aware that NutriSlice is blank for today. Lunch options are still: Choice A is Korean BBQ Beef Dumplings Choice B is Protein Power BistroBox Please see below our monthly printable menu. We include this at the bottom of our weekly newsletter.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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! 💙
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If you are interested in Fall Break Camp, please fill out this interest form by Saturday, October 3rd, so we can get a count to see if it will even be possible.
We have a lunch menu change for September 15 & 16. Choice A will remain the same, but Choice B will be the Protein Box. It has been updated in NutriSlice. However, we wanted to make you aware of this change.
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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 […]
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PTO Fall Spirit Night at Skate City this Wednesday, September 16! We hope you’ll join us for a fun night of skating at our fall PTO Spirit Night at Skate City, Wednesday, September 16, from 6-8 p.m. Plan to skate the night away with a glow-themed skate party and earn money for the PTO. Every […]
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We have a lunch menu change for TODAY, September 14. Due to a freezer malfunction discovered this morning, we will only be offering Anytimers (similar to Lunchables). There are no additional options available. The menu has not been updated in NutriSlice, so we wanted to make you aware of this change.
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 […]
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! 💙
BAND & ORCHESTRA START NEXT WEEK! Sign up today! ATTENTION 4TH–8TH GRADERS: Want to learn to play an instrument? Band & Orchestra are offered through the Douglas County Youth Orchestra program, which provides beginning and intermediate instruction for all band and orchestra instruments. Please note the correct start dates below. BEGINNING BAND Mondays & every other Friday with […]