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| Vol. 8, Iss. 19 |
May 24, 2018
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Dear Parents,
Please join me in recognizing our graduating eighth graders! They've worked so hard, and we appreciate all they've contributed to BFA through their excellent academic work; their outstanding performances in our arts programs; and their contributions to our athletic teams. We're excited to see all they will accomplish in high school. In case you are curious, below we've listed where all of our graduates are headed:
Arapahoe High School:
Hannah Alder and
Abigail Reed
Chaparral High School:
Riley Hibpshman
Chatfield High School:
Elijah Whittemore
Colorado Early Colleges: I
saiah Hafler
Columbine High School:
Connor Duffy, Taylor Jarvie and
Grant Porter
D'Evelyn High School:
Victoria Cerny
Heritage High School:
Emma McMullen and
Emma Orrico
Highlands Ranch High School:
Dosseu Lopez
Mountain Vista High School:
Shriyan Andem, Olivia Betts, Connor Brock, Sara Dunn, Ethan
Foster, Lauren Hinds, Emma Johnson, Whitney Lulloff, Anika Nair, Kunal Shinde and
Rodger Thompson
Mullen High School:
Amelia Hertlein
Regis Jesuit High School:
Kayla Stolte
Rock Canyon High School:
Matt Belveal and
Darby Leonard
SkyView Academy:
Reece Baker, Alexis Furches, Reece Holzer, Gracie Reynolds and
Joelle Webb
STEM School Highlands Ranch:
Katelynne Altonen, Julie Jurkowski, Elijah Perez and
Alex Polo
ThunderRidge High School:
Megan Akin, Isabella Anhuth, Kaitlyn Bayne, Logan Caldera, Rachel Campagna, Joey Drees, Rowan Dwyer, Colin Fierro, Clara Gee, Hunter Hagerman, Zach Kolbo, Owen McVicker, Cassidy Pauley, Anna Prusse, Anna Ricks, Savannah Rittle, Sarah Rosenbaum, Lauren Schopen, Alec Singleton, Matthew Stevenson, Lily Tenney, Colin Thomas and
Kaden West
Valor Christian High School:
Raegan Beers, Josie Billups, Annie Cellar, Caleb Haynes, Jacob Maikkula and
Caleb Phan
Congratulations to all our graduating eighth graders - we are proud of you!
Thank you,
Diana Simpson
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDERS
Tomorrow is a Dress of Choice day!
There are no parent-run classroom parties tomorrow. Each classroom is having a cool treat provided by the PTO and celebrating with their classmates.
We will dismiss at the regular time tomorrow afternoon (3:30 p.m.). Carpool will run as normal.
If your child has medication in the health room, please come and sign that out today or tomorrow.
Please note that any monies remaining in you're My School Bucks school lunch account will carry over to next school year.
Be on the lookout for an email next week that will highlight some staff changes coming for next school year.
Report cards will be available in Gradelink next Thursday, May 31.
We'd like to end the year with no outstanding fees. If you have outstanding fees, please make a payment immediately (click Tuition, then Student Fees). If your fee is due to missing library books and you are able to find them, please return to the library today or tomorrow and the fee will be voided.
Please ask your student to check the Lost and Found tomorrow for missing items.
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Earlier this week, Brenda Bauer was recognized by the American Heart Association for her dedication, energy and enthusiasm in raising money for kids with 'special hearts.' Since BFA opened its doors, Mrs. Bauer has organized five Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers. This year, her passion for raising money for kids like our own Sam Leclaire inspired students to raise $20,633.06 for Jump Rope for Heart - a new record for BFA!
Mrs. Bauer was surprised with a certificate of appreciation and banner announcing that Ben Franklin Academy is in the sixth spot in Colorado for Jump Rope for Heart Fundraisers in 2017-18. Morgan June, youth market director for the American Heart Association, said, "I am so very impressed and grateful for your community's support of the American Heart/Stroke Association and honored to tell you that Ben Franklin is in the TOP 10 in the state of Colorado for fundraising this year! Brenda invests so much time and passion into making Jump Rope for Heart a meaningful experience for the Ben Franklin community."
And, I'm sure Mrs. Bauer would like us to mention again that this year Mrs. DePasse's class had 100 percent participation, and Olivia Veigel was our TOP FUNDRAISER! In addition, Mr. Macias, the middle school team, and student council did an amazing job raising money through their Dodgeball for Dollars tournament. Thank you for your support!
Thanks to all the families who participated in this year's Jump Rope for Heart event--your generosity will provide support for kids and adults who have 'special hearts,' and they will have better knowledge about diagnosis, surgical intervention and treatment thanks to advancing research done by the American Heart Association. And, congratulations again to Mrs. Bauer!
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This year's BFA motto was, '
Be BRAVE...Do Hard Things!' There are many examples of our students doing something challenging this school year--for some kids that challenge might be raising their hand in class or reading a chapter book, while to others it means choosing a difficult science fair project or trying a new sport.
Trying something new, whether you succeed or fail, facilitates growth so we're proud of ALL our students who faced a new challenge, did something outside their comfort zone and/or showed integrity in the choices they made. Below are a few examples from our staff of students they saw living the motto this school year:
Mrs. Jones: The girls soccer team fought back against Aspen View Academy and two losses to win the semi-final and play in championship game. That took hard work and perseverance. I am so proud of all of them!
Mrs. North: One of my first graders shows incredible leadership on the playground. He always makes sure teams are fair and everyone plays.
John Emmons and the Sixth Grade Team: Traversing middle school can be difficult with issues of homework, friendships, and the day-to-day of being a teenager.
Gracie Billups has done all of this on top of completing 850 days of chemo-therapy treatment. Gracie showed up each day with a willingness to learn, a smile on her face, and a life outside the hospital room. She has truly been an inspiration for the sixth grade students and team this year at BFA. We could not be happier for her and her family--and are thrilled she is through her SUCCESSFUL treatments so she can join the rest of her classmates dealing with the usual middle-school issues.
Ms. Rooney: Hooray for my student who made tremendous progress this year in writing. By the end of the year, he was able to write a comprehensive five-paragraph essay with a well-developed thesis statement.
Ms. Poleschook:
Ben Hoffman spent quite a bit of time helping to clean up Redstone Park when middle school field day was over. While other kids were playing or hanging out, he did the hard thing of putting off fun and being responsible for, not only himself but his classmates too.
Ms. Dychus: I want to recognize all the students in grades 3 through 8 who participated in the Continental Math League this year. For each of the five meets, students were given six challenging math problems to try and solve in 30 minutes. Our students had to think outside the box and apply their knowledge to problems--some of which were unlike anything they had ever seen. They showed a lot of grit and perseverance and did a fantastic job!
Mrs. Gibson: We have a student,
Lynn Ho, who was new to our school this year. She has made great strides and found new friends. She also came through in a big way for her team on Field Day during the tire race! The seventh grade team is excited to see what she will accomplish next year!
Mrs. Keen: I'm so proud of all the students who stood up in front of guest judges and parents to perform a song and a monologue at the Audition Prep class this year. This was a brand-new experience for some of these kids. It took a lot of courage and they all did a great job!
These kids tried something new, faced a challenge head-on, and/or accomplished their goals because the love and support of their parents, coaches and teachers made them feel safe while taking a chance. Thanks for all you do, and we hope you'll share in recognizing the hard things your student accomplished this year!
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Thank you everyone who has served on, volunteered for, and supported the PTO this year! It has been a great year, with many memorable events.
Each year, with the generous donations from our BFA community, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) provides the school with tools, materials, and financial support for important programs, including: Lexia, Accelerated Reader incentives, Directory On Tap, new software, student planners, teacher, staff and volunteer appreciation; and community events - just to name a few! This school year, the PTO also has purchased:
- Fencing along Plaza Drive (shared cost with BFA)
- Software coding kits for elementary classes
- New playground equipment, including a larger, paved tetherball area
- Laser printer and cartridges for middle school STEAM classes
- New risers for musical performances (shared cost with BFA)
- Spirit rock
- Replacement headphones for all kindergarten classes
- Costumes and sets for the "Seussical Jr." musical
- Fees for HawkQuest to attend BFA's STEM Expo
- More than 1,000 Field Day T-shirts for all students and staff
- Field Day bounce houses and Kona Ice
Additionally, thanks to the generosity of the BFA community and our annual sponsors, last fall's
BENefit Bash netted approximately $54,000, which will be used to build an outdoor classroom and to fulfill teacher requests in the 2018-19 school year.
Thank you again for your unwavering support!
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On Friday, May 18, a group of seventh grade girls, along with
Mrs. Denham and
Mrs. Crespo, attended the
Girls Exploring STEM (GESTEM) event at the Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver.
They joined approximately 1,250 other seventh grade girls from the metro area to engage in hands-on STEM workshops. The goal of the event is to inspire girls by introducing them to the exciting possibilities of STEM careers, demonstrate how teamwork plays a part in STEM careers, and show that innovation requires diversity.
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BFA COMMUNITY: THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DI
BFA Community, you ROCK! The three Global Finals-bound Destination Imagination (DI) teams would like to sincerely thank BFA and all of its families who supported the teams by "BOLTING" one another and participating in the Dress of Choice Day and Frozen Treat Sale during the past several weeks. Although the numbers are not yet official,
your generosity helped the DI teams raise more than $3,300 to help defray the costs of traveling to and competing at Global Finals at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The BFA BEASTs, Colorful Creative Kangaroos and Magnificent Mangoes are ready and looking forward to representing BFA, the South Metro region, Colorado and the United States next week at this international competition.
BFA's DI teams will be competing on the following days and times, so root for them in spirit! We will keep the BFA community updated via Facebook.
Completed Challenge - Wednesday, May 22
1:06 p.m., Central Challenge: Colorful Creative Kangaroos, Unlikely Attraction (fourth graders)
1:06 p.m., Central Challenge: Magnificent Mangoes, Drop Zone (fifth graders)
Thursday, May 23
9:45 a.m., Instant Challenge: Magnificent Mangoes, Drop Zone
11:45 a.m., Instant Challenge: Colorful Creative Kangaroos, Unlikely Attraction
Friday, May 24
10:15 a.m., Instant Challenge: BFA BEASTs, Unlikely Attraction (sixth graders)
Saturday, May 25
8:36 a.m., Central Challenge: BFA BEASTs, Unlikely Attraction
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ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY WRAP-UP
A message from Mrs. Bauer...
I wanted to take a moment to thank our BFA community for a successful field day! Thank you to the PTO for providing the bounce houses and Kona Ice for each field day. Thank you to the parents/grandparents who volunteered their time to lead groups to each station and cheered them on throughout the day. We could not have done it without you. Last, but not least, thank you to the students in the Field Day Planning elective for planning and running super fun stations!
Congrats to the following classes for earning the most points in their grade during field day:
Kindergarten - Mrs. Brook's Class
1st Grade - Mrs. Triplett's Class
2nd Grade - Mrs. Harm's Class
3rd Grade - Mrs. Wilson's Class
4th Grade - Mrs. VanWyk's Class
5th Grade - Mr. Knudsen's Class
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BUY ONE, GET ONE BOOK FAIR
School is almost over--so that means it's time to stock up on books for summer reading at the Buy One, Get One Book Fair sale! Join us at BFA'S Scholastic Book Fair today or tomorrow, May 25, and keep your kids reading all summer. All books, posters and miscellaneous items will be buy one, get one free
- Thursday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 25: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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PICK UP UNSOLD ITEMS FROM UNIFORM SALE
The PTO had another successful uniform sale last weekend and even though we sold a lot, there were still a few items to be picked up by parents after the sale. Since this was the first time we asked parents to pick up unsold items immediately after the sale, we will offer a second opportunity to pick them up. The family numbers listed below have unsold garments. If you are on this list and would like to keep your unsold uniform items, please pick them up between 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at the school in the main hallway. If you do not pick them up, they will be donated to the PTO. Thank you all for your contributions whether you sold items, purchased items, or volunteered!
Family Numbers: 1096, 1149, 1171, 1183, 1190, 1224, 1259, 1278, 1294, 1296, 1322, 1340, 1349, 1511, 1530, 1576, 1587, 1602, 1701, 1720, 1742
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SAVE THE DATE: PIRATES COVE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
The PTO is rewarding families who have met their 30-hour requirement (15 hours for single parent households) with
FREE admission to BFA's Pirates Cove night from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9.
And, we'll have you covered if the kids come hungry, as the 2018-19 Washington, D.C. Fundraising group will be providing concessions. Hope to see you there!
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM THE HEALTH ROOM
As this school year comes to a close, we have a few important health room reminders for parents. According to state law,
students entering sixth grade next school year must have received the Tdap vaccination to protect against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Students entering sixth grade, and
students new to BFA for grades 6-8 must show proof of immunization. Records can be dropped off in the school health office,
emailed to the health office, or faxed to 303-974-1738.
Please plan to
pick up your student's medication(s) by the end of this school year--on or before tomorrow, May 25. All medications that are not picked up by parents at the end of the school year will be disposed of (expired or not). If you cannot personally pick up your student's medication, please send a signed note to school stating who will be picking up the medication.
If your student will be attending the summer BASE program at school, you must transfer medications to this program by
contacting the summer camp coordinators.
Per DCSD,
new medication forms are required at the beginning of each school year, as forms from the prior school year will be EXPIRED. You can find the new forms on our
website, and they will be available through Express Check-In. If appropriate, please plan on taking the forms to your health care provider so he/she can complete them this summer and you can turn in the forms next school year.
Forms must be dated July 1, 2018, or later to be valid for next school year.
At registration, we'll begin accepting signed forms for the 2018-19 school year along with any medication (stored in a properly labeled container) your student needs at school. Also, please remember, the
Provider Medication Authorization Form needs to be completed and signed before we can dispense over the counter medicine (OTC), and any OTC medicine provided to the school must be in the original container.
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STEM COMMITTEE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The STEM Committee is excited to share that there is an
opening on their committee for the Co-Chair position. This person will work closely with fellow Co-Chair Vince Molieri (who is great to work with!). The role involves overall coordination and communication for STEM Committee events and activities as well as helping to run the monthly meetings. If you're interested in this position, please
contact STEM and they'll give your more details.
They also are in need of a
STEAM Expo Coordinator. Planning for the event is well underway, and they already have a fantastic group of volunteers. They are looking for someone to be the main point of contact and keep it moving forward.
Contact STEM if you are interested in this role.
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WANT TO BE A ROOM PARENT NEXT YEAR?
The PTO is looking for Room Parents 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
Amanda Trenck and
Emily Tenhundfeld, co-room parent coordinators, K-5.
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BFA'S FINANCE COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Finance Committee is
looking for volunteers with a background in finance or accounting. Volunteers will review school financials and budgets, recommend and manage the school's auditor, and make other financial policy recommendations to the board. Attending monthly meetings and working on special projects, members can expect to volunteer 1-3 hours a month. With two long-time members wishing to open the door for newer family involvement, this is a
great opportunity to fill a meaningful role on this important BFA committee.
Contact
Roger Nagel for more information.
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A big
thank you to everyone who has been bringing in their Longmont Dairy
Milk Caps for recycling.
The STEM Committee gets 5 cents per cap, which they use to support some of their initiatives.
They also want to give a
SHOUT OUT to Cristy McNally (pictured here) for taking on the task of collecting, sorting, and counting these caps for us! She's going to be sending in another batch soon,
so please get your milk caps turned in before summer break.
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EXTRA YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE
There are still a few yearbooks left! For those of you who missed the order deadline, there are a few extra books for sale while supplies last.
Feel free to check with the front office to see if there are any books remaining, and bring in your check for $38 (made out to BFA PTO).
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DCSD's Nutrition Services will offer a FREE Summer Lunch Program at various locations (schools, parks, apartments, etc) throughout the District. They'll provide FREE lunch to any child 18 years of age and under. Click on this
flier to find out more.
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2018-19 KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP
Incoming Kindergartners--join Mrs. Brook for a Kindergarten Boot Camp this summer! This fun camp provides an introduction to kindergarten literacy and math.
The Kindie Boot Camp is designed to provide an opportunity for new kindergarten students to become familiar with BFA and the kindergarten classroom. Campers will learn a new letter and number every day, gain new skills, make friends, and work on crafts.
There will be two boot camp sessions, and space is limited to 16 kids per session. The first camp will be held
June 4 - 8 and the second is June 25 - 29;
both are from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Monday through Friday, at BFA.
The cost is $60 per session (cash or check). Please bring payment on the first day of your session and make checks payable to Debbie Brook. Sign up for one or BOTH sessions today!
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SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Attention all 2018-19 incoming
fifth through eighth grade girls and boys--summer volleyball camp registration is now open for current and incoming BFA students! Options include a week-long camp as well as evening skills clinics.
The camp and clinics are the week of July 9 in the Thunder Gym. All camp information can be found on this
flier or on the middle school athletics page under girls or boys volleyball.
Please read all information before registering.
Participation is encouraged for those who are interested in representing the Bolts on the court for the 2018-19 school year!
Know any current high school players? We are looking for high school players to volunteer at camp and earn volunteer hours that some high schools require. Interested individuals should
email
Coach Haufschild.
Parents of campers, if you are interested in earning some early volunteer hours towards the 2018-19 school year, please
sign up here to volunteer.
Register your camper on the BFA Homepage, Payments, Middle School Sports.
If you have any questions, please
contact
Coach Haufschild.
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What:
Chemistry Camp!
When:
9 a.m. - noon, June 25-29
Where:
Ben Franklin Academy, Sanders Science Lab
Cost:
$125 per student for camp
Curious about Chemistry? Come and discover some of the basic principles of chemistry through laboratory exercises and experimentation. Grow your own edible crystals, make ice cream with carbon dioxide, and explore how the substances of the world interact with each other.
Join Mrs. MacDonald, and your fellow classmates as we strive to uncover the unseen mysteries of the world around us!
The camp is open to middle school kids, including incoming sixth graders and outgoing eighth graders.
Register
today, or
email
Mrs. MacDonald
with any questions!
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PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The Douglas County Libraries will be doing their summer reading program again this year! The program runs June 2-31 and registration is open now. As an added bonus,
Douglas County Libraries Foundation will give $250 each to the elementary, middle and high school that signs up the most readers for the library's Summer Reading Program.
Look for a flier in your child's Thursday folder or visit their
website
for more information.
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SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULES AVAILABLE NOW
Ben Franklin Academy is offering an exciting Summer Camp program again this year.
The 2018 summer camp calendars are finished and ready for parents to view (see below for details).
Do you need full-time daycare for the summer? Or perhaps you want to schedule something fun for your kids once a week while you run errands. Maybe your kids would like to connect with other Ben Franklin Academy kids and enjoy fun, summer social time? Whatever your situation, our Summer Camp is sure to keep your kids safe and entertained. And, the best part is--the program is staffed by people you know and trust!
Program Details
Dates:
May 30 - Aug. 10 (closed the week of
July 4th)
Hours:
7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Days:
Monday through
Friday
Summer Camp is open to any BFA student age 5-years-old and above.
Program Costs
Registration: There is a $35.00/per child one-time registration fee. All registered campers will receive a camp T-shirt and day pack.
Daily Tuition: The cost of the camp is $35/day/child for non-field trip days and $50/day/child for field trip days.
Program Schedule
This year the schedule will not be posted on the BFA website. If you would like to view the calendars, please
email
Summer Camp or
contact
Mrs. Savoy directly and they will happily send them to you.
Initial and daily registration is now open, so get signed up today! If you have any questions about the summer camp program, please feel free to
email us. It is going to be another fun summer at BFA!
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REMINDERS AND KEY DATES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Below are a few important reminders and key dates as we approach the end of this school year and prepare for next year.
Carpool
Please keep your carpool tags, and bring them with you to registration. At that time, we'll give you the new 2018-19 validation sticker. You may order additional carpool tags through our payments system,
RevTrak. If you place your order before Aug. 1, the additional tags will be available during registration.
Uniforms
The current uniform policy can always be found on our website under the 'Parents' tab. The last significant uniform policy changes were made last year, and include a phase-out of the blue and khaki jumper, the plaid belt, the oxford button down, and the quarter zip pullover. Those items will not be permissible under the Uniform Policy next school year.
Keep in mind that Educational Outfitters, our only uniform vendor, is having a 20 percent off sale May 15 - 31, a 15 percent off sale June 1 - 15, and a 10 percent off sale June 16 - July 10. The used uniform sale is from 9 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, in the Lightning Gym. Please remember that they only accept cash or a check.
Summer Office Hours
Beginning May 30, the front office will only be open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon, except the week of July 2.
Registration for 2018-19 School Year
On July 25, you'll receive a link for Express Check-In, which is the first step in the Registration Process. To complete Express Check-In, you must have an active Parent Portal and be able to access it. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on this
Frequently Asked Questions link. If you still have issues,
email our registrar. Please note: Families new to Douglas County School District (DCSD), will need to set up their parent portal according to the instructions DCSD will send on July 1.
Express Check-In will open on Wednesday, July 25. To avoid delays in your student's registration, you must
complete Express Check-In AND pay your student fees by Tuesday, Aug. 7. Following are the annual student fees for the 2018-19 school year:
- Preschool: $125
- Half-Day Kindergarten: $120
- Full-Day Kindergarten through Fifth Grade: $170
- Middle School (Grades 6-8): $185
The
second step in the registration process takes place Wednesday, Aug. 8 - Friday, Aug 10. Parents should plan on coming to BFA to complete the registration process on their assigned date (see below). It is important to complete all necessary paperwork from Express Check-In and bring it, along with your carpool tag, to registration. Keep in mind, student photos will be taken during registration, so students should wear a uniform shirt to registration. Photos for volunteer badges will also be taken during this time.
If you have a new address or moved over summer, please bring proof of residency documents (warranty deed, tax notice, deed of trust, rental or lease agreement) to registration. In addition, if there are updated legal documents for your student, this is a good time to bring those to our Registrar.
Registration dates are as follows:
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Families with last name beginning A-L
Registration hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (with lunch break from noon until 1 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 9
Families with last name beginning M-Z
Registration hours: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (with lunch break from 2 - 3 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 10
New BFA Families ONLY
Registration hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Middle School Electives
The complete Middle School Elective Catalogue will be sent to middle school parents by late June. Parents will receive an email in July with instructions on how to select and pay for electives:
- Eighth graders will be invited to choose their electives beginning Friday, July 13;
- Seventh graders can choose electives beginning Monday, July 16; and
- Sixth graders may select their electives beginning Wednesday, July 18.
All elective choices should be made by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25.
Teacher Assignments/Middle School Schedules
Elementary parents will be notified of their student's homeroom teacher via email on August 1. Middle school schedules will be available in the Parent Portal beginning Aug. 1. (We will not hand out printed schedules during registration.)
Other Important Dates to Note
Kindergarten Welcome and Assessments- Look for a Sign-Up Genius from your teacher by Aug. 3.
Monday, Aug. 13 - Teacher Meet and Greets - First through eighth grade students can stop by their teacher's classroom from 9 a.m. until noon, or from 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 - First day of school! Students should wear their Formal Uniform, which is a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
Wednesday, Aug. 29 - Back to School Night from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for kindergarten through fourth grade parents.
Thursday, Aug 30 - Back to School Night from 6 - 8 p.m. for fifth through eighth grade parents.
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DCSD Community Days at Elitch Gardens
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 1 - 3
(Regular Admission is $54.99)
SPECIAL OFFER:
Purchase your ticket by May 31, 2018 and receive a FREE RETURN TICKET to the park.
DCSD Appreciation Day with the Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona
Diamondbacks
Saturday, June 9 at 5:15 pm
Use promo code DCSD
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EARN MONEY FOR BFA WHILE YOU SHOP
Did you know you can earn money for BFA each time you shop at King Soopers and Safeway? Buy groceries, gasoline at fuel centers, lottery tickets and postage stamps while helping BFA at the same time! (Safeway gift cards also can be used at Albertson's locations.)
How?
Simply
order a dedicated BFA King Soopers and/or Safeway gift card from the BFA Store, and use it to buy your groceries. Then, re-load your King Soopers or Safeway gift card at Customer Service or at the register before you scan your first item.
Online shoppers can use grocery cards too! Shoppers using Safeway's online service can make purchases with their Safeway grocery card, while King Soopers online shoppers can pay using their grocery card when they pick up their order.
Ordering your King Soopers and Safeway cards is easy!
Just go to the
BFA Store, click on 'Grocery Cards' and order yours today. The cards are pre-loaded with $5. When ordering, be sure to include your FIRST/LAST NAME and FULL MAILING ADDRESS. Your King Soopers/ Safeway card(s) will be mailed directly to the address provided. Once the order is received, please allow five business days for processing.
Need a new card?
If it's been a while since you used your card, and it's been left with a zero balance, your card will expire! Please
order a new card through the store, as the zero balance card will no longer give rebates back to BFA.
The King Soopers and Safeway fundraising programs donate five percent of your purchases back to the school. BFA raised more than $5,500 through this program last year!
For more information or questions,
email
Rachel Molieri, PTO spirit wear and grocery card coordinator.
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Thursday, May 24 - Friday, May 25
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BUY ONE, GET ONE BOOK FAIR
Join us at our Scholastic Book Fair to stock
up on some great books that will keep your kids reading all summer!
Books, posters and miscellaneous items are all buy one, get one free. Make plans to stop by during the hours and dates below, but please keep in mind that we'll be closed for carpool from 3 - 4 p.m. each day.
- Thursday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 25: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Our preschool kiddos are celebrating! The three-year-old class is having an end-of-year party at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, May 24 (for the T/TH class).
Our four-year-old preschool students are celebrating their graduation. They have a sweet ceremony planned for their parents so we hope you can attend!
- The T/TH morning class is graduating at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24.
- The T/TH afternoon class is graduating at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 24.
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Eighth Grade Graduation will be held on at 6:30 p.m. tonight, May 24, in the Thunder Gym.
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The School Accountability Committee is meeting from 4:10 - 5:10 p.m. tonight, May 24, in the BFA Conference Room.
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Ben's Brigade is meeting from 8-9 p.m. tonight, May 24, at the Starbucks inside Super Target (
1265 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr
).
BFA Dads are welcome to attend!
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The last Dress of Choice day of the school year is Friday, May 25. Students can wear dress of choice if they have not had two uniform violations since the last dress of choice day.
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Friday, May 25, is the last day of school. We hope you all enjoy your summer break and we wish our graduating eighth graders the very best in high school!
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The BFA Board will have their annual retreat on Monday, June 25. For more information, see their agenda which will be posted on the BFA website prior to the meeting.
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Ben Franklin Academy
2270 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 |
Fax: (303) 974-1738
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Our mission is to create young adults with character like America's founding Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and civically engaged.
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Our students will excel academically through a challenging, sequenced curriculum that emphasizes math, science, and literacy. We will be a data driven institution, focusing on individual students. Our students, teachers, parents, staff, and leaders will be held accountable for the success of our school. Finally, we recognize that an education is incomplete without fostering the arts, sports, nature, and character.
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Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Purity and Humility.
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