Category Archives: Recent News

Are you interested in serving on the BFA PTO next school year? They’re currently looking for individuals to fill a wide variety of volunteer roles on the 2023-24 PTO team. There are so many reasons to volunteer with the PTO; the right position is waiting for you! Nominations are being accepted through Sunday, March 26, and PTO elections will […]

The BENefit Bash is a BFA tradition the entire BFA community of parents, grandparents and staff look forward to, so we hope you’ll PURCHASE your tickets TODAY! The Bash will be held from 5 – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Freedom Golf Carts.  We are in need of silent and live auction items. We are looking for a […]

We are pleased to announce that the BFA STEM Committee’s first-ever Family Fun Night – Spaghetti Challenge was a huge success, with almost 100 participants attending the event on Thursday, March 9. Students from nearly every grade attended with their families to learn about engineering principles and compete to see who could build the tallest tower and […]

The BENefit Bash is the PTO’s primary fundraiser this school year. It’s a BFA tradition the entire BFA community of parents, grandparents and staff look forward to, so we hope you’ll PURCHASE your tickets TODAY! The Bash will be held from 5 – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Freedom Golf Carts.  We are in need of silent […]

The recently passed Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this law is to lower children’s exposure […]

This April, the BFA community will elect (or re-elect) two (2) directors to serve on the seven-director Board, for a term of three years. In addition, the current Board of Directors will also appoint one (1) director, in accordance with the Board of Directors Election Policy. See the Board Elections web page for more information about […]

Ben Franklin Academy’s Destination Imagination (DI) team consisting of current seventh grade students Grayson Wilt, Keian Martinez, Luke E. Smith, and Ryan Fillmore took first place at last Saturday’s South Metro Destination Imagination Regional Tournament held at Heritage High School!  The team did a great job with their core Improv competition. The Improv had to incorporate an expert, a competition, and […]

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, JR” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, in the Thunder Gym on the BFA stage. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and […]

CONGRATULATIONS to BFA’s inaugural Technology Student Association (TSA) team!   Jennifer Kranz and Hailey Burt earned a second place finish at the Colorado TSA Conference on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Forensics Crime Scene Analysis competition. With a focus on fingerprint analysis, their second-place finish also qualifies them for the national TSA event. Their dedication, hard work, and a quick […]

Want to try fresh, chef-prepared meals, delivered to your doorstep? Now’s your chance! Order by 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, for delivery next Tuesday, Feb. 28. You can also order by 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, for delivery on March 7 as part of our spirit night. Simply Savor is a local catering, charcuterie and […]

All items in Lost and Found will be donated before Spring Break. Please ask your student to check the Lost and Found. Parents are also welcome to stop by and see if you can find any of your missing items. (Please bring your Driver’s License!) Items that have not been claimed by Friday, March 10, […]

Each year Student Council selects a worthy charity to support as part of our mission to be civically engaged and give back to our local community. This year, Student Council is partnering with the Community Events Committee (CEC) to support the Boys and Girls Club, an organization that supports school-age children to succeed in school, […]

The Call for Nominations for the BFA Board of Directors (“Board”) is open until 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 17, 2023. The BFA Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and the policies that govern Ben Franklin Academy. Each of the seven members of the Board have their own specialty and expertise […]

The School Accountability Committee (SAC) would like to invite you to complete the revised Parent Satisfaction Survey by end-of-day on Friday, Feb. 17. Your feedback is important to us, so please express your thoughts and opinions regarding the current BFA academic year. Please complete one survey per parent. In anticipation of your participation, we will […]

It’s almost time to register for third trimester electives! Click HERE for the elective catalog, and review the choices with your student(s). Please keep in mind, students in Choir (which is an A day elective) and those interested in Field Day Planning A Day Elective, do not need to register for an A day choice. If your student has […]

The Succession Committee of the BFA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the BFA Board of Directors (“Board”) is open and will remain so until 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 17, 2023. The BFA Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and the policies that govern […]

The CEC is excited to host students and their moms (or other special adult) for a fun Morning with Moms from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. The morning will begin in the Lightning (small) gym with light refreshments. Festivities will continue in the Thunder (big) gym with games and photo opportunities. We ask that […]

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) would like us to remind parents that getting vaccinated is an important part of school readiness and keeps children from catching and spreading diseases. The letter linked here outlines vaccine requirements, important resources, as well as the exemption process. If you read through to the end of the […]

Calling all ladies of BFA! Save the date for a fun evening of mixing, mingling, and dinner from 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at Los Dos Potrillos in Highlands Ranch. Look for a sign up to come out soon! Please contact Kristin Clark-Bretch, PTO welcoming committee manager, with any questions.

DCSD is hosting a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) for students in grades K-6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Castle Rock Elementary. A math festival is a one-time event where children gather and explore math through puzzles. It’s the biggest math party around! Play-based math allows students to tackle activities with their creativity and […]

The principals are holding another Donuts with Principals, an informal, bring-your-own-coffee event at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. There will not be a presentation of any kind, rather this is a time for parents to meet and chat with the school leadership team. If you plan on joining us, RSVP using this link by […]

The Foundation for Colorado Gifted and Talented has selected Angela Bond as the recipient of their Classroom Mini Grant! Mrs. Bond applied for this grant to purchase strategy games for her classroom to address gifted learners’ unique affective and cognitive needs. These games will specifically address the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Gifted Programming Standards and Evidence Based Practices […]

BFA will conduct our annual hearing and vision screenings during school hours on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1. Hearing and vision impact learning, so it’s essential to conduct screenings, and Colorado law (C.R.S. 22-1-116) states that students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 should be tested for sight and hearing. We […]

We’re looking forward to seeing the BFA girls and their father or other special adult at the Sweetheart Ball, Denim and Diamonds, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal/western attire. Dessert and drinks will be served. The PTO needs your help to make this event a success. If you are […]

DCSD and BFA are committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we’ve implemented Universal Screening for students in second grade (February).  Second Grade Universal Screening As part of this process, ALL students in second grade not identified for gifted programming will take […]