The BFA PTO will use RaiseRight (formerly SCRIP) for holiday 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 receives an email with […]
Category Archives: PTO News
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Nov
Nov
Now’s the time to get your BFA spirit wear! You can purchase spirit wear and spirit items through the PTO online store NOW through next Friday, Nov. 11. Shop for all your BFA gear including logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, baseball caps, and more! Many items have been restocked, so be sure to check […]
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Oct
Oct
Make plans to join us for a fun spirit night at Skate City in Littleton (5801 S. Lowell Way, 80123) from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. This is a private event for our school community. The more skaters we have in attendance, the more money we will earn for the BFA PTO. Hope to see you there!
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Oct
Oct
Zell’s Creperie (2229 Wildcat Reserve Parkway A4, Highlands Ranch) will be hosting a BFA spirit night from 3:30 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Zell’s is new to the area, but it looks delicious; and they will generously donate 15 percent of your purchases back to the BFA PTO. Please remember to let them know that you’re with BFA […]
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Oct
Oct
The 2022-23 yearbook sales have launched! Be sure to order yours early for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $30 per book, but the price will go up to $35 after Winter Break, and $45 after Spring Break. You may also order a yearbook dedication (ad) for your student. Dedications are $15 for 1/16 of […]
Support BFA While Promoting Your Business – Sponsorships on Sale NOW! The new school year means another opportunity to promote your business while supporting BFA. Each year, sponsorships allow BFA to continue to grow and to meet the needs of our school, as well as our teachers, staff and students. Sponsorships are on sale now […]
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Sep
Sep
Spirit Night at Parry’s Pizzeria in Highlands Ranch YOU GET PIZZA, PARRY’S GIVES BACK! Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse (9567 S University Blvd., 80126) will be hosting a BFA Spirit Night from 5 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28. Parry’s will donate 20 percent of the purchases (dine in and carry out) back to […]
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Sep
Sep
Need New BFA Gear? The PTO Spirit Wear Store is Now Open! Now’s the time to get your BFA spirit wear! The PTO’s online store for spirit wear and spirit is open NOW and will remain open through Friday, October 14. You can shop for all your BFA gear including logo-ed t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, […]
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Aug
Aug
Tickets can be purchased from https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
The PTO will be having a used uniform “donations-only” sale on Monday, August 15th in the small gym from 3 – 6pm. We will be accepting cash or credit card donations. Please come and see us if you are in need of uniforms!
Directory on Tap Update: Directory on Tap (DOT) will be discontinuing their services from August 1st, 2022. The PTO is actively working to secure another online directory service and will update you as soon as that is up and running. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 PTO Elections. We are excited to announce our 2022-2023 PTO Team and look forward to serving the BFA community again next year. Additionally, thank you to the incredible 2021-2022 PTO Team for your enthusiasm and volunteerism. Thinking about volunteering for the PTO? There’s still time! The […]
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May
May
The PTO is looking for Room Parents (K-5) for next school year! Being a Room Parent is a fun way to get your volunteer hours in, develop a great relationship with your child’s teacher and get involved in the school. If you are interested, please send an email to Erin Crowe, the PTO Room Parent Coordinator.
Make plans to join us for the last spirit night of the year at Skate City in Littleton (5801 S. Lowell Way, 80123) on Tuesday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m. This is a private event for our school community! We need at least 50 skaters to earn money back to our school. Hope to see […]
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Apr
Apr
The PTO is an integral part of the BFA community, whose mission is to seek resources to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social experience at Ben Franklin Academy. Since it began serving BFA, the PTO has raised funds to provide all manner of items for the school, including playground equipment, library books, a […]
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Apr
Apr
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…. Cold Stone Spirit Night! Come enjoy some yummy ice cream on Wednesday, April 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Cold Stone Creamery in the Highlands Ranch Town Center. Cold Stone will give back 20% of all orders to BFA! Our March spirit night at Main Event raised […]
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Apr
Apr
Calling all BFA moms and their sons! The spring Mother-Son social event is just around the corner. It will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 3-8 p.m. at BFA. Tickets are on sale now through MySchoolBucks. Ticket sales end Friday, April 22, so get your tickets today! Tickets are $25 per couple, and $5 […]
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Apr
Apr
Ben’s Brigade is a PTO group open to all BFA dads that provides a place for dads to get to know each other, as well as opportunities for unique ways to give back to the school and earn volunteer hours. Ben’s Brigade handles work projects around the school, provides volunteers for school functions, and hosts […]
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Mar
Mar
BFA will use SCRIP 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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Make plans to stop by for dinner and some fun to support BFA at the Main Event spirit night on Wednesday, March 30, from 4-7 p.m. Main Event will give back 20% of all purchases (excluding alcohol) to BFA. Be sure to mention the Ben Franklin fundraiser so that the school gets credit for your […]
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Mar
Mar
Yearbooks are on sale now and cost $36 per book, but don’t wait, as the price will go up to $40 after March 20. For details on pricing and how to order, check out the attached flyer. Order and pay for your 2021 – 2022 Yearbook today at: http://www.yearbookforever.com.
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Mar
Mar
Thinking about volunteering with the PTO? PTO elections will be held April 26-30. Nominations will be accepted through April 1. To nominate yourself, or someone you know who’d be a good fit in the PTO, please complete the 2022 BFA PTO Nominations form. For more information, including job descriptions (with time commitments) of the PTO’s volunteer opportunities, visit […]
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Mar
Mar
Have your kids had a growth spurt? Do you need a few extra uniforms? Are you looking for some volunteer hours? If so, mark your calendar for the upcoming Uniform Consignment Sale from 10am-noon on Saturday, March 26, in the outside courtyard between the gyms. (If the weather isn’t cooperating, we’ll be in the small […]
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Mar
Mar
The PTO just received a long-awaited shipment of new, college-style sweatshirts so be sure to check them out before the shop closes for the year after Friday, March 25. Shop MySchoolBucks today for new spirit wear and spirit items. Make sure your kids have sweatshirts for chilly classrooms and fleece jackets or vests for recess. […]
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Feb
Feb
Thank you to all who helped make the Sweetheart Ball, Boots & Beauties, a success – especially the event chair, Ewelina Chzarnowski, and social coordinator, Alissa Motazedi. We had a record number of attendees, around 300, and BBQ was provided by Brother’s BBQ. Everyone had a grand old time! Thank you so much to our […]