Category Archives: PTO News

Franklin Fest Tickets Sales close THIS Friday!!!

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Grab your $7 tickets by Friday, September 26th  on MySchoolBucks. When: Saturday, October 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at BFA.   Tickets include: Bounce Houses  Heavy Snacks = Hot Pretzels, Cornzapoppin’ Popcorn, and Candy Apples!   Dunk Tank with several Board members, Staff, and Faculty!  Balloon artists  Games  Face Painting  CAKE WALK!!!!    Don’t miss out! Purchase Your Ticket TODAY! […]

Last Day to Get Your Franklin Fest Tickets is THIS Friday!

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This Friday, September 26, is the last day to purchase your Franklin Fest tickets. Everyone must purchase a ticket (unless you have completed your family’s recommended volunteer hours for the year). Tickets are $7 per person and are on sale NOW through MySchoolBucks. Families who have completed and logged their family’s recommended volunteer hours (30 hours per family or […]

Tomorrow is Broncos Spirit Day

Tomorrow, September 5, is our first Themed Spirit Day:  Broncos Spirit Day.  Students may wear a Broncos shirt or jersey (or another pro NFL team) and approved uniform bottoms (with belt for grades 3 and up).  If jersey is see-through, please wear a coordinating undershirt. No recreation or high school shirts allowed. We hope to […]

📣 PTO Spirit Wear Store Opens This Friday 9/5! 📣

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The PTO’s online spirit wear store (in partnership with locally owned and operated Denver Athletic) will open this Friday, September 5 and stay open through September 15. No orders will be accepted after the store closes. You can place your order and pay online through the Denver Athletic website. Orders will be delivered in early October. Not only […]

DirectorySpot – BFA’s Online Directory – *NEW THIS YEAR! * Opt-In ONLY by Friday!

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It’s time to update and add new families to the BFA directory!You have until this Friday, September 5 to opt-in for this year’s DirectorySpot online directory. This year, due to new District rules, we are making the following changes to DirectorySpot: Opt-In Process: You must opt-IN to be included in the directory. If you do […]

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 […]