Ben Franklin Academy

09/03/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the lunchrooms (K-5) today, September 3! There’s no sign-up required—simply check in at the Front Office anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Your time makes a big difference and helps make lunchtime run smoothly for our students. Thank you for supporting BFA!

08/24/2026

🚨 PikMyKid Technical Issues (August 24)

PikMyKid is currently experiencing technical issues. Please do not announce in A Zone today.

We will continue adding students to the queue along the way until the program is working again.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work through this issue! 💙

08/20/2026

Wear your BFA spirit wear and get free food! Join Chipotle this evening. It’s dining only.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

08/14/2026

Weather Update – Please Come Early!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Teacher Meet and Greet (3:00-5:00 PM) and at the Back to School Bash this afternoon! The Bash is still scheduled for 3:00–6:30 PM, but we are keeping an eye on the weather and the possibility of rain later this afternoon.

We encourage families to plan to attend earlier in the 3:00–6:30 PM event window rather than waiting until later in the afternoon. This will give you time to visit the food trucks early, grab something to eat, and enjoy the activities (including foam pit and Legos), before the weather potentially moves in!

We hope to see you this afternoon—come early, grab some food, and enjoy the event!

Bring your...

Chairs and blankets
Towel and change of clothes for your child(ren) for the foam bubble machine.

Enjoy...

Games
Music
Food trucks
Fun with your fellow BFA community.
~ Community Events Committee

08/14/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, BFA Families! ⚡

We’re kicking off the school year with a fun-filled afternoon for our BFA community!

👩‍🏫 Teacher Meet & Greet | 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Come meet your student’s new teacher and take a peek at their classroom!

📍 Enter through the Main Entrance
⏰ Drop in anytime between 3:00–5:00 p.m.
💬 Enjoy a brief chat with your student’s teacher.

🎈 CEC Back to School Bash | 3:00–6:30 p.m.

Stick around and celebrate the start of a new school year with the BFA community!

Bring:
🪑 Chairs & blankets
🧴 A towel & change of clothes for your child(ren) for the foam bubble machine

Enjoy:
🎮 Games
🎶 Music
🍔 Food trucks
⚡ Lots of fun with your BFA family and friends!

🍴 Food Trucks

(see photos)

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off an amazing new school year together! 💙⚡

08/10/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed for Lightning Launch! ⚡

Help us kick off an amazing school year at Lightning Launch on August 11 & 12!

We're looking for volunteers to assist with:

📸 Photography
🚗 Carpool Room
👋 Welcome Table
🎓 Calling all BFA alumni! If you're now in high school and need volunteer hours, this is a great opportunity to give back to your BFA community while earning volunteer hours.

Sign up today and help us welcome our Lightning family back for another incredible year! ⚡💙
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA5AD28A3F58-65017500-lightning

08/06/2026

⚡ Lightning Launch is Almost Here! ⚡

The countdown to the first day of school is on! Join us for Lightning Launch on August 11 & 12 as we kick off another amazing school year at Ben Franklin Academy.

Here's what to expect:
📸 Students will have their school photo taken for the yearbook (K–8 students should wear a uniform polo) and Preschool can wear their dress of choice.
🚗 Parents can review carpool procedures.
👕 Shop the Used Uniform Sale and PTO Spirit Wear.
🤝 Meet our school committees and discover ways to get involved and volunteer.
💊 Turn in health forms and student medications to our Health Office. (www.bfacademy.org/health)

⏰ Please plan for about 30 minutes and enter through the Fine Arts Entrance in the courtyard near the playground.

To help the event run smoothly, please attend during your assigned date and time. If you're unable to make your scheduled slot, you're welcome to attend on the alternate day.

Need more details? Visit our Prepare for 26/27 webpage (https://www.bfacademy.org/getting-ready-26-27/) for Lightning Launch information and other helpful back-to-school resources. If you have questions and can't attend, email [email protected].

We can't wait to welcome our Lightning family back! ⚡💙💛

08/03/2026

As we prepare to get ready for school, many uniform companies have amazing sales.

As part of our ongoing partnership with School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, every family will receive a $50 Gift code—at no cost to you—that can be applied toward uniform purchases this summer. Simply email us at [email protected] for your unique $50 digital code, which is valid until Sept. 30.

Our PTO will also be having a Used Uniform sale at our Lightning Launch on August 11 & 12.

Don't miss out on these opportunities!

08/01/2026

Get your "Find Your Spark" Spirit Wear Shirt through our PTO Store, opening soon. Stay tuned for the date the store opens!!

Ben Franklin Academy Parent Teacher Organization

07/31/2026