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November 2012, Vol. 2, Iss. 32
Lost and Found
Vote Once a Day for BFA!
Veterans Day Photo Sheets
American Sign Language Classes
Robotics Team in Tournament
The BENefit Bash
Lunch Orders Due
BFF Social
Volunteer Appreciation
Cookbooks for the Holidays
Fond Farewell to Lunch Coordinator
Important Dates
Middle School and Preschool Newsletter

Important Dates

Prospective Parent Information and Tour:

     Nov. 15

Dress of Choice Day:

     Nov. 20

First Grade Thanksgiving Feast:

     Nov. 20

Thanksgiving Break:

     Nov. 21-23

Middle School Elective Concert:

     Nov. 28

BFF Social:

     Nov. 29 

Spirit Day:

     Nov. 30 

 

Upcoming Meetings
 

BENefit Bash Committee:

     Nov. 19 

 

Ben Franklin Academy

Address: 2270 Plaza Drive

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Main Office: (720) 383-4519
Main Office Email: [email protected]

Attendance: (720) 432-9239 

Attendance Email:
[email protected]

Fax:  (303) 974-1738

Dear Parents,  

The new playground equipment has been delivered, and installation has started.  It is now at the point where you can see the new equipment and just how improved the play area will be.  The students have done a great job with part of the playground being closed for a couple of days, but the finished product will be worth it.

Lost and Found

Once again, our Lost and Found is overflowing with goodies. The next time you are at school, please check it out for possible missing items.  Encourage your child(ren) to also check it the next time s/he is nearby.  All items remaining will be donated to a local charity on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Vote Once a Day for BFA!

Ben Franklin Academy has been entered into a contest with

Clorox to win $50,000.  You can vote once a day via email by clicking here (scroll down and click on the "Vote For This" button) or by texting 118pbf to 95248.  Click here for more details

Veterans Day Photo Sheets

Thank you everyone for sending in your Veterans Day photo sheets to honor those who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces.  The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) would like to start an annual tradition of keeping these sheets and honor the soldiers by putting the sheets up year after year; however, if you would like your sheet back along with the picture attached, please email the PAC.  We'll be sure to get those back to you.  Please specify the branch of service along with the soldier's name to help us find your sheet(s) easier.

American Sign Language Classes

American Sign Language (ASL) classes will be offered starting in January 2013; it involves many fun activities including crafts and games.  ASL is a beautiful language and considered a foreign language in many high schools, colleges and universities.  The class schedule is as follows:
  • K-3rd grade: 4 p.m., weekly on Mondays, Jan. 7 - May 22
  • 4th-7th grade: 4 p.m., weekly on Wednesdays, Jan. 9 - May 22

The class is open enrollment, so your child can sign up at any time from now until April.  For more information or questions, please contact Lindsay Rebenack at (303) 870-2720 (text only), email or handsofwonderlindsay.com.

Robotics Team in Lego League Tournament 

We wish good luck to our Robotics team of 10 sixth and seventh graders who are competing this weekend in the First Lego League tournament.  The tournament is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at Air Academy High School on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds in Colorado Springs.  Anyone who would like to cheer on the Ben Franklin Academy Robotics team or interested in joining next year's team is welcome to attend.

The BENefit Bash

Mark your calenders!  The BENefit Bash (Ben Franklin Academy's annual dinner and silent auction) will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Marriott DTC.  It takes great volunteers to make this wonderful event successful.  Our first meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at the Super Target Starbucks in the Highlands Ranch Town Center.  Please consider joining this fun team of volunteers!  If you have any questions, email Halsley Hoff.  

Lunch Orders Due

Lunch orders are due on Wednesday, Nov. 21.  If you are interested in having gluten free pizza, please send an email indicating your interest.  We may offer it in the spring if we have enough interest.  

BFF Social

Want to get to know other Ben Franklin Academy parents?  The PAC will be hosting a Ben Franklin Friends (BFF) Social from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Tattered Cover in the Highlands Ranch Town Center.  The PAC's BFF Social is intended for parents to meet one another, ask policy questions and voice feedback about their experiences at Ben Franklin Academy.  Hope you can join us!  Please email the PAC with any questions.

Volunteer Appreciation

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation reception at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at the school.  Stop by for some cocoa and cookies - we want to thank you for your hard work!

Cookbooks for the Holidays

The PTO Baking Committee has collected recipes for a fabulous cookbook that will be available in December, just in time for holiday gift giving!  Help our school, and do your shopping at the same time.  You don't want to miss out on the great collection of recipes and helpful hints from your fellow parents.  You can order your copy here

Fond Farewell to Lunch Coordinator

The following note is from Brenda Sarconi, our awesome Lunch Coordinator:

 

"I would like to take this moment to thank the students, staff and parents for all of your help and support with running the lunch program at Ben Franklin Academy.  This year-and-a-half has been rewarding, exciting and challenging.  I am so grateful that you have entrusted me to develop the lunch program along with all of our wonderful volunteers.

 

"As some of you know, I have been searching for a paid position for the last 11 months.  Great news - I have found one; bad news - my family and I will be moving out of state.  My last day working with the lunch program will be Nov. 21.  We will have someone in place to take over lunch - hopefully next week.  A special thank you to the wonderful PTO members.  I will miss you all."  

 

Thank you, Brenda for all you have done to make our lunch program successful.  We are happy for you and wish you and your family all the best.

Important Dates

  • Prospective Parent Tour: Thursday, Nov. 15
  • Dress of Choice Day: Tuesday, Nov. 20  
  • First Grade Thanksgiving Feast: Tuesday, Nov. 20
  • Lost and Found Items Donated to Local Charity: Tuesday, Nov. 20
  • Lunch Orders Due: Wednesday, Nov. 21
  • Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23    

Middle School and Preschool Newsletters

If you are a parent of a Ben Franklin Academy student in middle school or preschool, you can get more in-depth information by clicking on the links or icons below.  

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Sincerely,  

 

Bob Barber 

Principal

Ben Franklin Academy