For the month of February, Shaina Workman has been selected as the BFA PTO Volunteer of the Month. She was nominated by the front office staff and is being recognized for the time she has spent volunteering at the school, and for always being willing to take volunteer projects home. Thank you, Shaina—we appreciate your initiative and willingness to support students and staff in multiple ways!

Shaina and her husband, Matt, have three children, Jo (third grade), Simon (first grade), and Gideon (who is excited to start at BFA in kindergarten next year!). They have been at BFA since Jo started in first grade during the 2021-22 school year. 

When asked what they love about BFA, Shaina said, “Matt and I love the strong community within BFA and the academic rigor that is also fun! It is hard to find a rigorous school that emphasizes fun learning as well as traditional learning. We also love the arts programs here at BFA and you can often find Matt or me in the art room!”

Congratulations, Shaina. Thank you for all you do for BFA!

If you know an outstanding volunteer who should be considered for volunteer of the month, please email Janelle Nichols, PTO president.

This month, Amanda Leverson is the winner of our drawing for her volunteer time in January, and has won a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations, Amanda! And, thank you again for helping out around school!

Special thanks to Jen Jones and Kelley Marie Paulson for making worry worms for students! They've been making these adorable worms for students for months--and they're a hot commodity among the kiddos! They're perfect because they are soft, kids can easily hold them, and they're quiet! Plus they have a ring so kids can hook them to their backpacks and they're not easily lost. Thanks again to Kelley Marie and Jen for this thoughtful and meaningful contribution to our students!

The Succession Committee of the BFA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the BFA Board of Directors ("Board") is open until 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know for the BFA Board of Directors. We are seeking leaders who are passionate and committed to the mission, vision, and long-term strategic plan of BFA to serve on the Board. This is a very fulfilling experience for the right individual.

In 2024, there are two (2) open director seats on the BFA Board, which will be filled according to the Board of Directors Election Policy. One (1) director will be elected by the School Voting Group, and one (1) director will be appointed by the BFA Board. 

2024 BFA Board Election/Appointment Process

To nominate someone (including yourself) for the BFA Board, click here to complete the nomination form. Nominations from the BFA School Voting Group must be submitted online before 11:59 p.m. (MST) on March 1, 2024.

To see the qualifications to serve on the Board and for more detailed information, including FAQs, see the the Elections webpage and/or the article on our website.

If you are interested in learning more, please email Keri Street (keri@bfacademy.org), Adam Lucero (adaml@bfacademy.org), or any of our Board members. Thank you!

Please remember there were two lunch changes for February detailed via email earlier this week. You can see the updated BFA lunch menu on the Nutrition Services website.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for next week! We hope to see parents on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and/or Thursday, Feb. 15. 

The next Dress of Choice Day is Thursday, Feb. 15.

There is no school on Friday, Feb. 16, as it is a comp day for teachers. Additionally, there is no school on Monday, Feb. 19, because it's Presidents Day.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like us to share the following letters with you regarding immunizations. These letters provide information about required vaccines, resources for low cost vaccines, and details about the exemption process.

Preschool Immunization Letter

K-12 Immunization Letter

Please contact our school nurse, Peggy Brown, or email our Health Assistant, Kelley Marie Paulson, with any questions.

From our BFA homepage, you can look under the Parents tab to find BFA's Student Health and Wellness webpage which also has links to these letters and other important health information.

It’s time to start considering where you are going to register your children for summer care and, most importantly, summer FUN!

BFA will offer summer camp again this year. We’re excited to offer this popular program as the kids love spending the day with their friends doing fun activities, and parents appreciate the peace of mind of knowing who is caring for their child. Registration will open tomorrow, Feb. 9, and is $35 per child. The registration fee includes one summer camp t-shirt and one day pack.

This registration does not guarantee your child a weekly spot—you’ll sign up for those later; however, it helps us know how many kids plan on attending so we can formalize staffing.

For questions about summer camp, please email Leigh Savoy, BASE director.

It’s time for spring parent-teacher conferences, and the PTO is organizing a soup dinner for the teachers on Thursday, Feb. 15. Please look at the sign-up and consider bringing something. Thank you for your support of our amazing teachers!

Valentine’s Day classroom parties for grades K-5 will take place from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Party volunteers will be limited to a maximum of four adults per classroom. Volunteers can arrive at 1:30 p.m. to set up. All volunteers should have their Driver’s License for check-in and should not bring younger siblings. Also, volunteers should bring their own supplies.

Please keep in mind carpool scanning begins promptly at 3 p.m. each day, so do not block carpool lanes if you are volunteering.

If you have any questions about the elementary party coordination, please reach out to Amy Marks, PTO room parent coordinator.

The PTO will host a Used Uniform Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Lightning Gym. All uniform pieces will be $5 at the sale, or 5 pieces for $20. The PTO's goal is to continue to support our children, staff and families by offering affordable uniform options while simultaneously funding the PTO. Important Note: If parents bring their student(s) to the sale, they MUST stay with the parent at all times and not roam the halls. 



Uniform Donations:

If you have gently used uniforms that you would like to donate to the PTO, you can leave them, as well as any uniform accessories, in the front office vestibule donation box starting Monday, Feb. 12, through Wednesday, Feb. 21. Donations also can be dropped off during Parent-Teacher Conferences. (Please wash and fold the clothing before donating.)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Looking for volunteer hours? Consider volunteering for the sale by contacting Jessica Kostelecky, PTO uniform buy back committee chair. Clothes will need to be sorted and organized prior to the sale, which can be done at home.

Mark your calendar for the PTO’s February Spirit Night! It’s from 3:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at Tiger Den Tea House (44 Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch). Tiger Den will donate 20 percent of all orders placed to the BFA PTO!

Be sure to tell the cashier that you are there for the BFA fundraiser. Or, if you order via the Clover app, let the cashier know when you pick your order up. Please spread the word.

We hope to see you there!

It is February, which means we are one more month closer to the warmer days of spring. This month our students will be learning the virtue Industry.  

The BFA interpretation of Industry is: Keep on task. There is a time for work and a time for play – do both with a good attitude. 

What a great lesson for our students to learn at a young age, and there is no better place to learn the balance of fun and work than at school! Every day, our students are learning to balance the fun that they can have with their friends while also staying focused on their studies. (And, the teachers are balancing the fun they can interject into the classroom while keeping kids on task!) The hardest part of this virtue may be balancing it all with a good attitude. We can model this for them by maintaining a positive attitude about school activities and homework assignments. 

May your February be full of positive thoughts and lots of love!

Landsharks offers a non-competitive youth program to introduce running to young athletes in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, being an encouraging teammate, and making new friends. The Spring Track series is a fun-based program open to students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Practices consist of running games and track workouts with a strong focus on fun. Practices start on Tuesday, April 9. See this flier for all the details!

If your preschool or elementary aged child loves to read, or needs some inspiration to keep him/her reading, then check out the Nothing Bundt Cakes Books & Bundts program. It is not associated with BFA, but we wanted to pass along the information as parents may find it helpful. We contacted the Lone Tree and Littleton locations to confirm their participation in the program. Happy reading!