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| Middle School Newsletter | Feb. 21, 2013 |
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Ben Franklin Academy
Dear Parents,
We have some exciting events coming around the corner - many of which will be in April, but the planning starts now. - On Friday, April 5, Mrs. Denham will take 46 interested girls to the Girls Exploring Science, Engineering & Math (GESTEM) Conference at the Colorado Convention Center.
- On Friday, April 12, all middle school students will have the opportunity to attend a TEDx Youth Event at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
- On Wednesday, April 24, all middle school students will be invited to attend the Weather and Science event at Coors Field.
More information to follow... |
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Middle School Yearbook Photos
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The PTO Yearbook team is in the process of compiling the Ben Franklin Academy 2012-13 Yearbook! They are requesting any pictures from/of middle school - including parties, events, socials, Space Camp, Outdoor Lab, sporting events, etc.
Please send any pictures you may have to the yearbook team, as they would greatly appreciate it! Liesel Donaldson has graciously offered to be the point of contact for all middle school photos. Please send photos to Liesel via email.
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Student Fees
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Please login to pay your student fees for electives. We are still missing payments from both terms. Our third term starts Monday, March 4. |
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TEDx Youth Event
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On Friday, April 12, all middle school students have the privilege to attend a TEDx Youth Event at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Please let me know if your child will NOT be able to attend as we will not return to school until around 5:45 pm. The cost is $10 to cover transportation.
TEDxMileHigh's second youth event (TEDxYouth@MileHigh) -
a free opportunity focusing on leadership and innovation for youth - is scheduled from
1-5 p.m., Friday, April 12, and is an ideal education and leadership development opportunity for students in grades 6-12. In a single event, students will be exposed to a dozen big ideas from the state's most brilliant thinkers and accomplished doers. The program challenges audience members to think critically about their lives, communities and own leadership and is designed to inspire attendees to be more creative and innovative in their own lives. Topics include education, science, health, technology, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
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Summer Camp 2013
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 Ben Franklin Academy will be offering a Summer Camp program. Do you need full-time day care for the summer? Or perhaps you are just looking to get a break from your children a few days during the summer? Maybe your kids would like to connect with other Ben Franklin Academy kids and enjoy fun, summer social time? Whatever your situation, our Summer Camp program is sure to keep your kids safe and entertained.
Program Details
- Dates: June 3 - Aug. 20 (closed the week of July 1)
- Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Days: Monday through Friday
- Age Requirement: BFA Summer Camp is open to any child 5 years and older.
- Cost:
- Registration: One-time $35 per child registration fee (all registered campers will receive a camp T-shirt and day pack)
- Daily Tuition: $35 per day per child for non-field trip days and $45 per day per child for field trip days
Each week will have a unique theme with field trips and weekly activities related to that theme. The full summer schedule will be released soon. Until then, be sure to register your child(ren) now, as space is limited. To register, click here.
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Important Dates
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School Events
- Spirit Day: Friday, Feb. 22
- BFF Social: 8:30-10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, Corner Bakery Cafe Town Center
- Blanket Drive: Now through Friday, Feb. 22
- Uniform Sale: 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23
- Box Tops Collection: Tuesday, Feb. 26
- Dine Out Night at Garbanzo's: 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27
- Middle School Concert: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, Gym
- PTO Nominations: Now through Thursday, Feb. 28
- Regional Science Fair: Feb. 27-28
- Yearbook/Dedications FINAL Deadline: Friday, March 1
- PAC Nominations: Now through Friday, March 1
- Middle School Social: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 1, JumpStreet (Littleton)
- Formal Uniform Day: Wednesday, March 6
- PAC Policy Q&A Forum: 9 a.m., Friday, March 8, Library
- Mother/Son Event: 6 p.m., Saturday, March 9, Fun City
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Sincerely,
Jason Cochrane
Academic Director
Ben Franklin Academy |
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Mission: Our mission is to develop 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, 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 the arts, sports, nature, and character.
Ben Franklin Academy's 13 Virtues: Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Purity and Humility.
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