Category Archives: PTO News

Got Something or Someone to Celebrate? Rent the Spirit Rock!

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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 a great way to spread positive […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Thank You, Sponsors!

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What an incredible year it has been! We had a record amount of sponsors this year and we very much value their generosity, support, and relationships formed within our amazing BFA community. They are not only businesses and families from our community, but they also rally to for our school all year: from being involved […]

Did you know? Summer Fun Event for Families Who Complete Recommended Volunteer Hours

Did you know that one of BFA’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirates Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirates Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you will be […]

Did you know? Summer Fun Event for Families Who Complete Recommended Volunteer Hours

Did you know that one of BFA’s traditions is a private summer event at Pirates Cove for families who complete their recommended volunteer hours? That’s right! Your entire immediate family can attend a private BFA night at Pirates Cove on the PTO! Not only that, if you earn 50, 75 or 100 volunteer hours, you will be […]

8th Grade Dinner – Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed to make this year’s 8th Grade Dinner a memorable evening for our graduating students. If you’re interested in helping to plan the event or are able to help during the dinner, please contact Ewelina Chrzanowski, PTO social coordinator. ALL volunteers welcome. You don’t have to have an 8th grade student to volunteer. Save the Date: The […]

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 […]

Celebrate Staff Appreciation with RaiseRight – Collections Start Today (April 7)

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BFA will use RaiseRight for end of year staff gifting again this year. This convenient, online program replaces room parent collections and facilitates convenient group gifting. Each family makes one payment through MySchoolBucks for all of their teacher and staff gifts. At the end of collections, each staff member will receive an email with the total collected […]