Calendar Reminders:

• Tomorrow, March 8, is Fun Sock Friday.
• Sunday, March 10, Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. so don't forget to Spring Forward!
• Monday, March 11, is Class Picture Day so students need to wear Formal Uniform. And, the US 85 and C-470 construction detours will be in effect so plan accordingly.
• Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, is Charity Week! Details below.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Matilda! They delivered two fantastic shows, and their hard work and dedication truly shone through. Thank you to all the students involved in the production for your commitment and for sharing your talent with the BFA community. We also extend our gratitude to the many parents and teachers who supported the show and made it possible – truly, it takes a village! Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

To those who attended the show and noticed some very tall performers, those were BFA alumni who graciously returned to our stage to perform with us. Their presence meant a lot to the cast, especially Ms. Johnson. Thank you to Kate Lobis, Brynna West, Lily Mackey, Sasank Vepa, Abby Potterfield, Bryn McDermott, Dallin Sarver, and Evan McDermott for your contributions.

As most of you know, there will be major construction work during the next week that will result in detours which will impact the drive to/from BFA. The demolition/construction at US 85 and C-470 is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8, until 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14. The recommended detours for this closure are roads that most all families use to get to/from school. Please plan accordingly, carpool with other parents when possible, and be patient. Below are helpful links with additional information:



• Douglas County News
• Denver 7 News
• Cotrip.org

The School Accountability Committee (SAC) is meeting from 4:30 – 5:30 today, March 7, in the BFA Conference Room and via Zoom. For more information see the March SAC meeting agenda. All are welcome to attend.

This year, class picture day will be held on Monday, March 11. Normally, we plan class picture days on a day we’re already wearing Formal Uniform, but we were unable to do so this year which means we need to add another Formal Uniform Day on Monday, March 11.

Please see our school’s class picture day flier. The PDF is hyperlinked directly to our school's online ordering event, simply click anywhere on the PDF and it will take you directly to our school's ordering page. You can also access the online ordering page by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school event code, C657CG.

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.

Middle school Charity Week kicks off on Monday, March 11. Students can participate in fun, themed dress-up days all week, and we’ll close out the week with Middle School Dodgeball for Dollars on Friday, March 15.

Donations for the Colorado Cancer Foundation will be accepted via MySchoolBucks through Friday, March 15.

All students are invited to participate in the following themed days in support of Charity Week:

• Monday, March 11: Formal Uniform Day – We’re taking class photos, so please remember to send your student to school in their Formal Uniform.
• Tuesday, March 12: It’s a RED OUT! Let’s wear RED to show BFA’s support of the Colorado Cancer Foundation, the 2024 Student Council Charity Week recipient.
• Wednesday, March 13: It’s RIBBON WEDNESDAY! Most all of us know someone impacted by cancer, so we invite students to show solidarity with their friends/family who have faced cancer by wearing the color commonly associated with that type of cancer. (See chart.) They can wear a shirt in the color of their choosing, or a full outfit. Alternatively, students can choose to simply wear a ribbon—but then they should be in their regular uniform.
• Thursday, March 14: Students can wear their fabulous new 2024 Charity Week t-shirt with regular uniform bottoms!
• Friday, March 15: It’s a Dress of Choice Day, and middle school students can participate in Dodgeball for Dollars.

Note: If your student wants to recognize those who have faced lung cancer, they should wear white instead of clear.

Thanks for supporting Charity Week! 

Middle School Dodgeball for Dollars will be held from approximately 8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. on Friday, March 15, in the Thunder gym. Middle school students should bring their own lunch, and lunch will be held from noon – 1 p.m. 

Middle School students who signed up to play have been invoiced through MySchoolBucks for $5 per player, per team. Please pay this invoice BEFORE Friday, March 15. Students may sign up to play on up to three teams but they need to choose a primary team in case their teams play each other. 

Students who do not want to participate will go to a designated classroom for study hall. 

We appreciate your support of this fun, Charity Week event!

Seventh grade families—it’s time to learn more about the once-in-a-lifetime eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. Click here for the flier and come to the meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, in the Middle School Commons to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Students and parents are welcome at the meeting. And, if you want to learn more but cannot make the meeting, please contact Mrs. Simpson via email at dsimpson@bfacademy.org for additional information.

All BFA Moms are invited to a fun evening of pampering, mixing, mingling, and dinner at Moms Night Out. It will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Purity Skin Studio. There will be a raffle for 16 skin treatments, with the opportunity to sign up for additional treatments. Space is limited so sign-up now!

Please email the PTO Welcoming Committee Manager, Adalene Keller, at adalene.keller@gmail.com with any questions.

The PTO Spirit Wear is now open and there are terrific new items--just in time for warmer weather and spring sports! Be sure to check out the new shorts and tanks; and keep scrolling to see the new youth caps. 

Also, pay special attention to the notes about items that are approved for the classroom. Click on the Denver Athletic BFA Store link to start shopping. All orders need to be in by Sunday, March 17, when the store will close again so items can be processed. Merchandise will be delivered to your student’s classroom in April. Please pay special attention to the bullet point information provided at the top of the store webpage and email the PTO Spirit Wear Committee Manager, Gen Townsend, at ptospiritwear@bfacademy.org if you have questions.

Get ready for the second family-friendly Engineering Night from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at BFA. This is a FREE event open to all BFA students and families!

Some light snacks will be provided during the event and prizes will be awarded to our event winners. Sign up to participate in this free, fun, STEM-tastic evening of friendly competition at BFA! 

A new month and a new season are upon us. Spring is the season filled with renewal making it a great time to focus on the virtue of Purity.

The BFA interpretation of Purity is: Be pure in thought and deed. White lies, a little gossip, and small, mean words are painful and say more about you than about others. What you think about others is how you will treat them. Develop good thoughts and feelings toward all.

Being pure in our thoughts and actions can be tricky. Problems with friends, coworkers, and family are inevitable and the only thing we can control with certainty is the way that we react to the situation. As the world around us brings forth new life, let us strive to lead our students with a pure and positive attitude.

Our next PTO Spirit Night will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. next Tuesday, March 12, at Urban Village Grill (8505 Park Meadows Drive Unit 2184A, Lone Tree). Urban Village Grill is a BFA PTO sponsor, and will be donating 15 percent back to the PTO on all orders!

Please show the digital flier or a printed flier to your server and mention that you are there for the BFA fundraiser. For takeout orders, you can show them the flier when you pick up your order.

Please spread the word and invite friends and family! 

If you're interested in making a difference while having fun AND meeting other likeminded parents, then the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is the place for you! The PTO is looking to fill volunteer positions for the 2024-25 school year, and they would love for you to join their team! 



They have a variety of volunteer positions that can be done from home or school, and that fit any schedule--days, nights or weekends. The PTO offers behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities, as well as those that put you front and center. You name it, they’ve got it!

PTO nominations will take place from March 10-24. Please nominate yourself or a friend. PTO elections will be held April 21-28. For more information on the PTO, including job descriptions of the volunteer positions, please visit their webpage, and click on PTO Elections.

The Community Events Committee (CEC) has a few officer positions to fill for the 2024-25 school year. Please take a look at the openings and think about how you can help!



1. Chair - the Chair serves as the lead of the CEC and the primary liaison between the committee and Principal.

2. Vice Chair - the Vice Chair will assist the Chair. 

3. Secretary - the Secretary shall keep records of meetings and ensure accurate website information.

4. Community Relations – this position is responsible for developing relationships with community partners and vendors.

For full position descriptions, please see page four of the CEC bylaws. All of the above are two-year voting positions.

If you would like to apply for any of these positions, please send an email to CEC@bfacademy.org no later than Wednesday, March 27, with your name, position of interest, and a brief description of why you are interested and would be successful in the position. Elections will be held in April and new officers appointed in May.

If you are interested in becoming more involved, but don't want to take on an officer role, they are also looking for event leads. As an event lead you would lead or co-lead one of their various events and oversee event logistics such as the budget, facility needs, and work alongside our Communications Officer for volunteer and communications needs.

To find out more about the CEC, see their webpage.

Be sure to order your 2023-24 yearbook now for the best pricing! Right now, yearbooks cost $50 per book. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase the week of distribution for $60, cash only. So don’t wait, order yours today!

Please ask your student(s) to check the Lost and Found, or stop by school between 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to check on behalf of your student(s). All unclaimed items that are not clearly labeled with a current student's name will be donated on Friday, March 15.