Registration is NOW OPEN!!! *Registration closes September 11th at 5:00 p.m. or when capacity is reached* Runners MUST be registered prior to their first practice. Please register online $75 registration fee until September 1st then a $15 additional fee applies We look forward to working with your athletes! Additional coaching help is needed! No experience […]
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BFA Board of Directors Special Session Meeting Special Board Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024 5:30 PM – VIRTUAL – Ben Franklin Academy You can find the Agenda and zoom information on our Board Transparency Page.
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Hello, Ben Franklin 4th – 8th Grade Families! Hope you’re all doing well and your school year is off to a good start! I wanted to let you know your children have the opportunity to participate in Band and Orchestra classes this year as an extra-curricular activity through our Douglas County Youth Orchestra program, […]
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In typical Colorado fashion, there is a chance of potential storms and bad weather this afternoon, right about the time of the Back to School Picnic. In the event of inclement weather, bring an umbrella and we will move inside to the gyms if needed (no food in the ThunderGym please). Our delicious Food Trucks […]
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As the new school year kicks off, come join us on Saturday, August 24th to watch Despicable Me 4! Gates open for the Turf Field at 7:00pm, and the movie will start around 8:00pm (once it is dark). The BFA PTO will provide popcorn, juice, water and cookies, and the price is $20 per family. You […]
Did you miss Principal Simpson’s newsletters this past week. See all of 2024 – 2025 Newsletters here and catch up on School News.
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Aug
Aug
We Got Spirit, Yes We do! We Got Spirit, how about you? The PTO Spirit Wear Store is now open. From t-shirts to sweatshirts; to blankets and cups, the PTO Store has so much to offer. The store is online and deliveries are in September. BIG Spirit Wear announcement is coming in Principal Simpson’s […]
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Aug
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Something to Celebrate? Rent the Rock! The Spirit Rock is an opportunity to share exciting events with our school community by painting your own message. Parents, students and staff may rent the rock to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, wish a team good luck, thank a teacher, announce an event, etc. It is […]
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Tuesday, August 6 Families with last name beginning A-L Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2-3 p.m.) Wednesday, August 7 Families with last name beginning M-Z Hours: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.) Complete Online Express Check-In, pay student fees (no […]
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Aug
Fall Athletic tryouts are around the corner. Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer is open to Grade 6-8. Co-Ed Cross Country is open to Grade 5-8. Check out information on our 2024 Fall Athletic Tryout Flyer. Hope to see your student at tryouts.
Let’s get those smiles ready! MJ Thomas School Photo will be at BFA August 6 & 7 for our In Person Check In. Look at their Order Form ahead of time and save yourself time. If you cannot come to In Person Check In, no worries. We will have a Picture Make Up Day. […]
DCSD Online Express Check In – Ends Today, July 31 Click on our webpage for information.
Is your teen looking for a great volunteer position? Get some leadership training? The Aspen Effect is looking for teens to join their Teen Advisory Board. See the attached flyer for more information.
We are looking for volunteers for our School Accountability Committee, where passion and opportunities equal difference. We need a 24/25 SAC Chair as well as committee Members. Contact Diana Simpson today and start making your footprint at BFA!
Express Check In (ECI) Begins Monday, July 22 and ends Wednesday, July 31 ⏰ Visit our Express Check In information page between Monday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 31 for the link to access Express Check (ECI) Express Check In (ECI) is mandatory for each K-8 BFA student. Parents will complete ECI for each student individually. Each […]
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Registration in MySchoolBucks for electives opens at 9 a.m. on the following schedule: Eighth Grade: Wednesday, July 10 Seventh Grade: Thursday, July 11 Sixth Grade: Friday, July 12
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Click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, May 23. Have a fantastic summer!
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May
Be sure to check out the summer enrichment camp catalog! There are terrific summer camp options–from academic boot camps, sports and STEM to cheer, performing arts and fashion. But, this is the final weekend to sign up for some of the camp options that require specific materials–so be sure to check out the catalog and […]
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May
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, May 16.
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Hope to see you for the PTO Spirit Night from 3-9 p.m. TONIGHT, May 13, at Gelato & Co. in Highlands Ranch (1509 Park Central Drive). Be sure to mention BFA!
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May
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, May 9.
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May
The Science Fair is going to be held from May 6 – 8. We still need judges and volunteers for the poster board student viewing. Judges and student viewing monitors do not need to be STEM experts OR even have students participating in the fair. Sign up today!
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May
May
Please click here to read the Principal Newsletter for today, May 2.
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May
The BFA STEAM Expo is almost here! We are still looking for parent volunteers to support us with the STEAM Expo this Friday, May 3. Please consider pitching in to help make the Expo a success–click on the STEAM Expo Sign-up to help. Thank you!
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Tomorrow, May 1, is a Formal Uniform Day so students should wear a navy polo shirt with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.