Category Archives: Recent News

Learn about Board Nominees

The Board nomination period ended earlier this month, and we’re very excited to announce the 2024 Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Director nominees:  Mette Castor, current BFA Board Director will be seeking re-election. Haley Maglieri, current BFA Board Director will be seeking re-election.  Justin Mayhall, current BFA parent, will be seeking election. This spring, […]

Charity Week Activities

For Charity Week this year, the Student Council chose to support the Colorado Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on treatment and palliative care, as well as medical research and education at the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. Charity Week kicks off on Monday, March 11. Students can participate in […]

Family Friendly Engineering Night!

Get ready for the second family-friendly Engineering Night for the 2023-24 academic year, hosted by the BFA STEM Committee! The committee will host an Egg Drop Competition from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at BFA. This is a FREE event open to all BFA students and families! For the event, competitors will design contraptions to protect their eggs from […]

Charity Week – Get the T-Shirt Today!

Each year, the 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, the Student Council chose to support The Colorado Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on treatment and palliative care, as well as medical research and education […]

Used Uniform Sale

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 […]

Immunization Letters

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. […]

Sweetheart Ball Wrap-Up!

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! […]

MS Valentine’s Day Dance

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 […]

After School Musical Opportunities

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 […]

Important BFA News

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 […]

Sweetheart Ball this Saturday

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 […]