We Can't Wait to See You!
Dear Parents,

This week, parents will complete step two of the student Check-In process, BFA Annual Family Check-In. (One parent from the primary household should have already completed the first step in the annual process, DCSD Express Check-In, for each K-8 student.)

We look forward to seeing parents and their K-8 student(s) this week on their assigned date. Please come any time during the hours listed below, and we'll guide you through the check-in process.
 
Wednesday, August 11
Families with last name beginning A-L
Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2-3 p.m.)
 
Thursday, August 12
Families with last name beginning M-Z
Hours: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 11 a.m. – noon)  
 
 When you come to BFA to check-in, make sure to:
  • Returning families: Bring carpool tag(s) for the annual validation sticker. New families: You’ll receive two carpool tags at BFA Annual Family Check-In.
  • Be ready to SMILE! Student and parent photos will be taken. Students should wear a BFA uniform shirt. Parents’ pictures will be used for their annual volunteer badges. Place orders online before coming to school. This order form will take you right to the MJ Thomas site to order student pictures - click anywhere on the form.
  • Bring student medications and completed required health forms from DCSD Online Express Check-In with parent and physician’s signature. Please remember, prescriptions must have a pharmacy label.
  • Bring copies of any legal documents or updates (custody, guardianship, etc.), if applicable.

We know this is a very busy time for everyone, so please be sure these events are on your calendar:

  • August 12 - New Family Orientation, from 6 - 7 p.m. we will meet in the gym to provide an overview for new families, then take a school tour.
  • August 14 - Tommy Hilfiger Try On Event, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. one of our uniform vendors, Tommy Hilfiger, is offering a one-time try on event. This event will be held in the Lightning Gym at BFA.
  • August 16 - Teacher Meet and Greet, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. the school will be open for families to come and meet their student's teacher.
  • August 16 - CEC's Food Truck Social, the back-to-school picnic, will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. at BFA. Bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and come ready to enjoy games, music and a terrific selection of food truck offerings available for purchase.
  • August 17 - Middle School Orientation, from 8-10 a.m. we will host a middle school orientation for all sixth graders as well as new seventh and eighth graders. 
  • August 18 - First Day of School for Students in grades 1-8; Kindergarten students will have assessments this day. Our 1-8 grade students should wear Formal Uniform (tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort and a navy polo with the BFA logo).
  • August 19 - First Day of School for Kindergarten Students. And, since it's their first day, they should wear Formal Uniform (tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort and a navy polo with the BFA logo). After morning and afternoon drop off, parents will be invited to participate in the CEC's BooHoo/YaHoo celebration.
  • August 24 - Back to School Night for Grades K-4, from 6-8 p.m. parents are invited to learn more about the school and information specific to their student's class.
  • August 25 - Back to School Night for Grades 5-8, from 6-8 p.m. parents are invited to learn more about the school and information specific to their student's class.
 
If you cannot attend Check-In on your assigned date, you may attend on the alternate date. If you cannot attend BFA Annual Family Check-In at all, please contact us.
Sincerely,


Ben Franklin Academy
The mission of BFA is to develop young adults with character like America’s founding Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and civically engaged.

This is supported by BFA’s vision that our students will excel academically through a challenging, sequenced curriculum that emphasizes math, science, the arts, 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 social emotional development, character, sports, and nature.