Category Archives: Recent News

We’re looking forward to seeing some of you tonight, Feb. 13, or Thursday, Feb. 15, for conferences! A friendly reminder, K-4 parents please be mindful of your time slot. Parents of students in grades 5-8, we’ll see you for drop-in conferences from 4:15 – 8 p.m. (Reminder: the dinner break is from 5:30 – 6 […]

The PTO will host a Used Uniform Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Lightning Gym. All uniform pieces will be $5 at the sale, or 5 pieces for $20. The PTO’s goal is to continue to support our children, staff and families by offering affordable uniform options while simultaneously funding […]

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like us to share the following letters with you regarding immunizations. These letters provide information about required vaccines, resources for low cost vaccines, and details about the exemption process. Preschool Immunization Letter K-12 Immunization Letter Please contact our school nurse, Peggy Brown, or email our Health Assistant, Kelley Marie Paulson, with any questions. […]

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, March 1, 2024. The BFA Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and the policies that govern […]

Thank you to all who helped make the PTO’s Sweetheart Ball a success! We especially want to recognize the event chair Katie Graham, as well as social coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski. There were around 500 attendees–a record number, who enjoyed dancing, games, desserts and gelato! Thank you to all who donated baked goods and those who helped with the event! […]

Middle School students are invited to a Valentine’s Day Dance from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at BFA. The dance is free, but parents must register their student(s) through MySchoolBucks. Students should bring the signed Dance Policy Form (available on MSB) as their ticket to the dance. (Note: Students will not be allowed into the dance […]

Grades K-2 Ms. Johnson is offering an after school musical opportunity for students in grades K-2 this spring! Students will meet from 3:30 – 4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 6. The “Best Pet Show Ever!” will be performed by students at 6 p.m. on May 8. For additional details and to register, click here. Grades 3-8 Ms. Gelley is […]

In order to have a diverse, dedicated, and passionate Board that is also representative of our BFA families, we need YOU (or someone you know)! Similar to last year, we are seeking a record number of nominations for the 2024 Board of Directors Election. We challenge each and every BFA family to nominate at least […]

Principal Simpson’s Jan. 25 Newsletter Message… This week is National School Choice Week! If you are in the building today, you’ll notice staff wearing School Choice stickers and see a fun banner and other messages throughout the school. We understand all our families chose BFA—and that it requires a certain level of commitment to get […]

Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $48 per book. The price will go up to $50 this Saturday, Jan. 27.  You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications are $40, and must be ordered by Jan. 31. These ads are a fun way […]

We’re looking forward to seeing the BFA girls and their father or other special adult at the Sweetheart Ball, Mardi Gras Masquerade, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 27, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal attire and a masquerade mask! (There will be masquerade masks available at the dance.) Dessert and drinks will be served. The PTO needs your help […]

If you or anyone you know is interested in attending K-8 at BFA, the second round of Open Enrollment (OE) begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. Submissions during the Second Round of OE are added to the bottom of any existing waitlists from the First Round in timestamped order. Prospective parents should go to […]

In order to have a diverse, dedicated, and passionate Board that is also representative of our BFA families, we need YOU (or someone you know)! Similar to last year, we are seeking a record number of nominations for the 2024 Board of Directors Election. We challenge each and every BFA family to nominate at least […]

The PTO’s January Spirit Night will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Chipotle in Highlands Ranch (9579 S. University Blvd Lot 3A). Chipotle will donate 33 percent on orders to the BFA PTO. Orders can be placed in store (tell the cashier that you are there for the Ben Franklin fundraiser and/or show them our digital flier) or […]

All BFA girls and their father or special adult are invited to attend this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Mardi Gras Masquerade, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at BFA. Suggested dress for the event is semi-formal attire and a masquerade mask! (There will be masquerade masks available at the dance.) Dessert and drinks will be served. Tickets are […]

Hearing and vision impact learning, so it’s essential to conduct screenings. On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, we will be screening all students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7, any students new to BFA, plus any referrals. Vision: If your student wears prescription glasses or contacts, it is necessary that he/she wear them during the screening. You will […]

Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $48 per book. (The price will go up to $50 on 1/27.)  You may also order a yearbook dedication (parent tribute ad) for your student. Dedications are $40 (from 1/1 until the last day to order, 1/31). These ads […]

The Library volunteer sign up for winter and spring is NOW AVAILABLE! Please carefully read all the instructions before you sign up. Remember that others also want to volunteer so please only sign up for a few slots, then let others have a chance to volunteer. You can always go back to the link and […]

All parents who accepted a first round BFA Open Enrollment offer from BFA should have received an email with the Enrollment Packet from BFA’s Director of Admissions and Records, Colleen Bobbin. Due Date: Enrollment Packets must be submitted to Mrs. Bobbin no later than 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Enrollment offers will be withdrawn if […]

We want to share our excitement and appreciation for everyone who was able to attend the STEM Committee’s second annual Family Fun Engineering Night! Last month’s event was aviation themed. Competitors used engineering principles to design and construct paper airplanes, which were then tested for furthest flight and most accurate flight.  More than 70 BFA competitors […]

The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) community is seeking leaders who are passionate about and committed to BFA’s mission and vision to serve on the BFA Board of Directors (Board). In the spring of 2024, the BFA community will elect (or re-elect) one (1) director and the BFA Board will appoint one (1) director in accordance with […]

A Message from Elementary Assistant Principal Aric Gomez: Dear BFA Community, I want to offer a deep, heartfelt thank you to the BFA community–thank you! For the last seven years, I have been blessed to work in an amazing place surrounded by a truly loving staff, caring community, and joy-filled students. At the end of the 2023-24 school […]

If you haven’t already, make sure to order your glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts before this deal ends tomorrow! Through tomorrow, Dec. 15, more than 50 percent of your order price will be donated back to BFA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store, and redeem using your code. […]

Due to an increase in students not picked up during afternoon carpool and not scheduled for Before/After School Enrichment (BASE), we will need to begin charging parents for late pick-ups. Generally, carpool and All Call end by 3:55 p.m. Parents are expected to pick up their students on time–in fact, we’d like parents to arrive on campus […]

Current BFA families can express interest in the preschool program for the three-year-old and four-year-old classes via the Intent to Enroll form found HERE or on the preschool webpage. The Intent to Enroll form for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Preschool enrollment for BFA families is on a first come, first served basis, so it’s a good idea to […]