The A-Team is the parent support group for the performing and visual arts department at Ben Franklin Academy.  Mrs. Hinkle and Ms. Johnson strive to continuously raise the bar in terms of quality and level of participation within our Arts program, and we need the help of our talented BFA community. Specifically, we are looking for the following:

Room Parents– This role involves coordinating other parents to help with performance set up or art hanging, etc.

Costumers– We need parents with either sewing skills OR ‘thrifty shopping skills’ to help Ms. Johnson make and/or find costumes for the middle school musical.

Set Building– If you have woodworking, construction or set building skills, we’d appreciate your help with building sets for various performances.

Performing and Visual Arts Liaison– This role is for anyone who wants to support music and art at BFA. These opportunities do not require artistic or musical skills. They might include: art room help, art display, green room parent, organizing meals for performers, fundraising (Disneyland trip), special events (poppies for Veterans Day or Talent Show), etc.

If you can help or would like more information, please click on this link. This will help our staff develop a “wish list” of parent volunteers who have a passion for the arts.

The mission of the Community Events Committee (CEC) is to promote interaction between students, staff, administration, parents and the surrounding community with emphasis on community service and outreach. The Committee also connects parents and students with the BFA internal and external community through annual service projects.

The CEC organizes the following events:

  • Back School Picnic
  • Boohoo/Yahoo
  • Veterans Day celebration
  • Morsels with Mom
  • Donuts with Dad
  • Goodies with Grandparents
  • and the OAK (One Act of Kindness) Holiday Outreach service projects.

The CEC is a small committee of officers who have a lot of fun strengthening the BFA community, building relationships, and bringing the 13 Virtues into action. The CEC welcomes ad-hoc help with events throughout the year. Please consider volunteering to fill these needs as they arise. This is a great way to get to know BFA families and fulfill your volunteer commitment without having to sit on a long-term committee. The term for serving as an officer is 2 years and we are always looking for good people to step into those positions when they become available.

The CEC programs truly demonstrate BFA’s 13 virtues in a tangible way. If you are interested in contributing to the CEC and its projects, email us here.

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For a copy of the CEC Bylaws, click here.
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Members & Bylaws

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Meeting Agendas

Committee Meeting Minutes

The Grant Writing Committee is a working sub-committee of the Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors (Board) that works collaboratively with BFA’s teachers, staff, administrators, parents, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board to investigate, identify and assist in the submission of grant applications for projects aligned with the mission and vision of BFA.

Some generous employers offer grants to non-profits such as BFA, when their employees volunteer time.  In fact, some employers (such as Liberty Media or Arrow Electronics) will consider requests for funding only if the request is made by an employee. If you have any questions regarding whether your employer offers any potential grants, contact your Human Resources Department or send an email to grants@bfacademy.org.

In the past, BFA has received employer volunteer grants from Qwest (now CenturyLink), Farmers Insurance and Bank of America.  Such employee volunteer grants are separate from employer matching programs for employee financial donations and submitted through the PTO.  Please see the PTO’s web page for additional details.

If you want to get involved with BFA’s grant team or have any questions regarding any grant opportunities, please contact the Grant Writing Committee via email.

Grant Committee Members

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