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Weekly Update
A Message from Principal Simpson
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Dear Parents,
Happy 2023!! We are excited to be back in the building with your kids today! I hope everyone had a great break, feels refreshed, and is ready to get back into the swing of things.
This winter/spring promises to be fun for all of our staff and students, with sports, science fairs, social events and musicals. Our January virtue is Resolution. We’ll share more about that in next week's newsletter; but before that goes out, I wanted to encourage you to sit with your child(ren) and set some goals for the rest of the school year. I will be setting some goals as well, including a goal to encourage more volunteerism. There are many volunteer opportunities available in the building, at committee events, and even projects you can do at home. If you’re having trouble finding a volunteer opportunity that's a good fit for you, please let our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Bynum, or me know and we'll be happy to help you find options that work with your passions, talents and schedule. The benefits of having parents involved in all aspects of the school are immeasurable. Not only does it show your children your commitment to their education and school, it builds and strengthens our community.
I look forward to working with each of you to make BFA the best it can be in 2023!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Simpson
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Ensure You Receive the Newsletter via School Messenger | This month, communications such as the Principal Newsletter also will be sent via School Messenger. You should receive an email and/or text message from Messenger with a link to the newsletter (depending on your preferences). If you do not, please follow the instructions sent out last month to set up School Messenger. | | | |
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"Pirates" After School Musical - Register Today! | The spring after school musical program begins on Jan. 19. Students will meet from 3:30-4:15 p.m. on Thursdays. This is an after school class for students that enjoy the grade level musicals and want to learn the next level. Students will learn about acting, singing and how to move on stage. The cost is $85, and the performance is May 16. Click here for more information and to sign up! | | | |
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Volunteers Needed for Hearing and Vision Screenings | |
Our annual Hearing and Vision Screenings will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1. We need many volunteers to help during these two days, so please click here to sign up. See next week’s Principal Newsletter for additional information about the screenings.
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Library! | Volunteer opportunities in the BFA library are opening up for January through May. You can sign up here. | | | |
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CEC Celebration and Meeting Jan. 9 | The January CEC meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at Main Event to celebrate anyone who has volunteered with the CEC this school year or anyone excited to join in planning the spring events. Please RSVP today, Jan. 5. | | | |
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Main Event Spirit Night, Jan. 19 | Make plans to stop by for dinner and some fun to support the BFA PTO at the Main Event Spirit Night from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19. Main Event will give back 20 percent of all purchases (excluding alcohol) to the BFA PTO. | | | |
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Save the Date for the Sweetheart Ball | Tickets on sale soon for this year’s Sweetheart Ball, Diamonds and Denim, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at BFA. Mark your calendars! | | |
Mission:
Our mission is to create young adults with character like America's founding Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and civically engaged.
Vision:
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.
13 Virtues:
Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Purity and Humility.
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Ben Franklin Academy
2270 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
www.bfacademy.org
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Main Office Phone: 720-383-4519
Email: info@bfacademy.org
Attendance Phone: 720-432-9239
Email: attendance@bfacademy.org
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