Committee News February 4
Did you know we are updating our Calendar almost everyday?
SAVE THE DATE
March 5 - STEM Family Night
March 8 - BENefit Bash
Important Committee Events
February 4 - School Accountability Committee Meeting
February 5 - Community Events Committee Meeting
February 11 & 13 - PTO Used Uniform Sale
February 12 - PTO Meeting (Virtual Only)
February 18 - Board of Directors Meeting
February 20 - STEM Committee Meeting
February 20 - Ben's Brigade Meeting
February 21 - Desserts with Dad
CEC Monthly Meeting - March 5
The Community Events Committee (CEC) will hold their planning meetings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, at Black+Haus Tavern in downtown Littleton. They would love parents to attend and check out what the CEC is planning, whether you are interested in volunteering, learning more about what the CEC does, or have new ideas to contribute.
Please visit the CEC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.
Desserts with Dads
The CEC is excited to host Desserts with Dads, Friday, February 21. The event will be held in the evening from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at BFA. This will be a fun time for students and their fathers, or other special adult. Get ready for a fun-filled evening with plenty of sweet treats, laser tag and bingo! No RSVP needed.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. Please see the sign up for available opportunities. We would love to have you be a part of this fun event!
PTO Monthly Meeting - February 12
Sweetheart Ball Wrap Up!
Thank you to everybody who attended the Sweetheart Ball this past Saturday! It was a blast seeing everyone dancing and enjoying all the treats!
Thank you to our sponsors: Balloons by Emma, Gelato and Co., and Born to Bake! The school looked amazing and the treats were delicious! We especially want to recognize the event chair Katie Graham, as well as social coordinator, Ewelina Chrzanowski.
And finally, thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and their delicious baked goods as well! These events are only as fun and successful as they are because of all the help we receive!
K-5 Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties
K-5 Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties will take place from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., on Thursday, February 13. Party volunteers will be limited to a max of four adults per classroom, and 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.
Get Your Tickets to the 2025 BENefit Bash Today! 🎫
The BENefit Bash is the PTO’s primary fundraiser this year. This longstanding BFA tradition is the event parents look forward to, so we hope you’ll PURCHASE your tickets TODAY! The Bash will be held Saturday, March 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Cielo in Castle Pines.
We are still in need of silent and live auction items! We are looking for a variety of things: sports items, timeshares, lodging, gift basket items etc. Please consider how you can help!
2025 BENefit Bash – Auction Items Needed!
The BENefit Bash is the PTO's primary fundraiser this school year. It's a BFA tradition parents look forward to, so we hope you'll save the date! This year’s Bash will be “A Night in Tuscany” held on Saturday, March 8, at Cielo at Castle Pines.
It takes a lot of support to host the Bash--so whether you're new to auctions/events or a veteran Bash volunteer--we could sure use your help!
In addition, we are in need of silent and live auction items! We are looking for a variety of things:
- Physical merchandise or gift certificates for products and/or services
- Tickets for sporting events
- Timeshares / Vacation Rentals
- Special experiences / tours
- Wine / Liquor
- Monetary Donations
Or, if you are connected to any business or person that may be a potential donor, an introduction to them would be amazing as well! Your generosity can make a significant impact on the lives of our students, as the funds raised from these auctions are used directly for improvements at BFA.
If you have something you would like to donate, know of a potential donor, or to volunteer, please reach out to the PTO Fundraising Coordinator, Erin Wiley. Thank you in advance for your support!
BORN2BAKE (Gattas Family)
10% off for cafe, 5% off for custom cake order
Born2Bake is a family-owned bakery and café located in the heart of downtown Littleton. They offer custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or any special occasion with advance notice. On location there is also a selection of sandwiches, croissants, savory pastries, desserts, and gourmet coffee beverages. Call (303-794-6375), or stop by today to enjoy our selection of tasty treats!
ZELL’S PANINI & CREPES
Zell’s Panini & Crepes is a family owned and operated local restaurant. They have both sweet and savory crepes and delicious panini and offer a large selection of coffee and other drinks. Their crepe batter is made from scratch daily and they only use top notch ingredients such as French brie and premium meats. They are open for breakfast lunch and dinner at our Centennial location, and also offer excellent catering options for everything from small office parties to events as large as several hundred people.
CHEER ATHLETICS DENVER (Kouzmanoff Family)
We offer one free trial class in cheer or dance for new members.
Cheer Athletics and Dance Athletics Denver is Colorado’s go-to choice for an unforgettable experience with cheerleading and dance! Athletes ages 4 years through adulthood can enjoy classes and clinics to learn new skills and improve existing ones. They offer teams for a variety of ages and skill levels; coaches who are deeply experienced and passionate; and the opportunity to be a part of cheer and dance teams and programs that are nationally and globally ranked.
WEE JUMP
Welcome to Bounce House Party Rentals! Bounce house rentals are taking the world by storm. People often don't know what to call them though: bounce house, moonwalks, jumpers, bouncers or even a kid’s party inflatable thing. We call them fun and we have a great selection with all of your favorite characters.
We also have inflatable slides, water slides, chairs and tables, and concessions including popcorn machines, sno-kones and cotton candy. So whatever you want to call them...give us a call or reserve on-line and we promise a great time.
GELATO & CO.
Gelato & Co. Colorado was born from a dream shared by the whole Barsness family: Susan and Dean, along with their kids Jonathan and Sarah. It’s a story that started with the family’s passion for Italian culture and cuisine which stems from their Italian origins. Susan’s father Hugo was born in Barga– a Tuscan hilltop town outside of Lucca. After a lifetime of experiencing all small-town Italy has to offer, the family wanted to bring the Italian dessert café experience to Denver. The family shares a mutual passion for authentic Italian gelato, pastries and espresso.
SAC Monthly Meeting - TODAY!
Please join us on today, Tuesday, February 4 at 4:30 p.m. for our SAC monthly meeting. Join us online. Zoom information is on the top of every agenda. Please visit the SAC webpage for Agendas and Minutes.
Join SAC!
We are still looking for parents to join our SAC committee. It is a great way to help and leave a footprint at BFA. Email our SAC Chair, Karen Ramon if you are interested.
STEM Virtual Monthly Meeting - February 20
Please join us on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. for our STEM monthly meeting. Join us online. Zoom information is on the top of every agenda. Please visit the STEM webpage for Agendas and Minutes.
Join the STEM Committee
Excited about creating fun experiments? Love tinkering with technology? Join the BFA Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Committee! We generally meet via Zoom on evenings of the 3rd Thursday of the month. Earn volunteer hours by participating from your phone or computer! Inspire the innovator in you and your child!
Check out the flyer or the STEM webpage for more information.
Next Board Meeting - February 18
The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) Board of Directors (Board) generally holds its regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at BFA. Board meetings are open to the public and are conducted in compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Requirements. All are welcome to attend. The time and location of all Board meetings are posted on the school website calendar. If you would like to be proactively notified about all regular and special board meetings, please email BFA’s Board Secretary to be added to our “sunshine” distribution list.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. Agendas are posted below 24 hours prior to a meeting. If you would like to appear before the Board, please email the Board President. We’d love to see you at these meetings.
Visit our Board of Directors page for information on agendas and minutes from the meetings.
Two Seats Open on the BFA Board of Directors in Spring 2025
The Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) community is seeking leaders who are passionate about and committed to BFA’s mission and vision to serve on the BFA Board of Directors (Board). In the spring of 2025, the BFA community will elect (or re-elect) one (1) director and the BFA Board will appoint one (1) director in accordance with the Board of Directors Election Policy to serve on the volunteer, seven-director BFA Board. We hope to receive a record number of nominations with a desire of having a diverse, talented and dedicated pool of candidates to draw from for BFA’s Board.
A critical element to the success of any charter school is its ability to advocate for its educational philosophy, successfully fulfill legal requirements and carry out its mission and vision. Serving on the BFA Board is an opportunity for you to ensure that BFA is and remains “The Core Knowledge STEAM School of Choice.” Board directors use their backgrounds, experience and skills to focus on oversight and matters of strategic importance which can help improve BFA’s educational programs. In addition to helping teachers, staff and administrators lay a solid foundation in education for future generations and instill a love of learning in BFA students. The Board provides individuals a chance to grow personally and professionally, further develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated individuals.
The Board encourages all individuals with a passion to serve the BFA community to get involved in the nomination and election process this spring. More details on the election/appointment process, director qualifications and Board needs will be communicated in early 2025.
If you have any questions please reach out to Adam Lucero or Justin Mayhall.
