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PTO News

Want to be a Room Parent Next Year?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by PTO President

Room Parents Needed! BFA wants parents to be very involved!

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 Amy Marks, PTO Room Parent Coordinator.

Board of Directors Meeting – April 15
8th Grade Dinner – Volunteers Needed!
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Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

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  • About BFA
    • About Us
      • BFA FAQs
      • Character Education
      • What is a Charter School?
      • Our Staff
        • Leadership Team
        • Office & Support Staff
        • Teachers & Student Support
    • Board of Directors and BFA Foundation
      • Board of Directors
        • Board Transparency
        • Board Bolt Nominations
        • Board of Directors Election
      • BFA Foundation
    • Other
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
      • In The News – Press Releases
      • Visitors
  • Schools
    • Preschool
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
  • Calendars
    • Monthly Calendar View
    • Academic Calendar
  • Parents
    • Important Information
      • Absences, Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals
      • Carpool & Parking
      • Getting Ready for 2025/2026 School Year
      • Hours & Schedule
      • Policies, Uniforms & Forms
      • State-Mandated Testing
      • Student Health and Wellness
      • Weather Closures, Delays & Dismissals
    • What Makes BFA Unique
      • Before/After School Programs/Summer Camp
      • Gifted and Talented
      • Principal Newsletters
    • Additional
      • Frequently Used Links
      • Infinite Campus Parent Portal
      • Library
      • New to BFA Helpful Information
      • Volunteer
      • Visitors
  • School Committees
    • Board of Directors Sub Committees
      • Community Events Committee
      • Finance Committee
      • School Accountability Committee
      • STEM Committee
    • Parent Teacher Organization
      • Parent Teacher Organization
      • PTO Sponsors
  • Enrollment
    • K – 8 Enrollment
      • New K-8 Enrollment
      • BFA K-8 Enrollment FAQ
      • Tour BFA
      • Getting Started at BFA: Helpful Information for New Families
    • Preschool Enrollment
      • Preschool Enrollment Information
    • Student Records
      • Student Records and Transcripts
  • STEAM
    • Fine Arts
      • Art at BFA
      • Music
        • Music Programs
        • Choir, Band and Orchestra
    • Science
      • Science Lab
    • STEAM
      • Middle School Steam
      • STEAM EXPO
  • After School Activities
    • Afterschool Clubs & Activites
      • Full List of Clubs & Activities
      • Destination Imagination
    • Summer
      • Summer Enrichment Camps
  • Athletics
    • Middle School Athletics
      • Athletics Overview
      • Athletics Fall Sports
      • Summer Sports Camps
    • Athletic Clubs
      • K – 6 Running Club
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    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

    Phone: (720) 383-4519
    Fax: (303) 974-1738 

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