B.F. Day PTSA

B.F. Day Introduction

Welcome to B.F. Day – “The Family School”
As the oldest continually operating school in the city, B.F. Day is proud to be a vibrant learning community housed in a beautiful historic landmark. Here, children grow, families connect, and traditions thrive.

What We Offer:

1. Creative Learning – Weekly art, music, PE, and library spark curiosity and joy.
2. Community Events – From the Science Fair, Art Fest, Career Week, Fall Harvest Fest, Village Day, and the Global Reading Challenge, our calendar is full of fun and learning.
3. Family Connections – We love welcoming families with summer Kindergarten playdates, a back-to-school picnic, and our meet-the-teacher popsicle night.
4. After-School Enrichment – Students explore new interests through chess, karate, sewing, cooking, coding, robotics, and so much more.
5. Hands-On Gardening – Students join our kid gardening club, while families on the Care Committee help nurture our grounds and edible gardens.
6. Performing Arts – 4th and 5th graders shine in our special performing arts program.
7. Ultimate Frisbee Team – 3rd through 5th graders can join the B.F. Day Ultimate Frisbee team, building teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit.
8. Preschool Program – Our preschool offers a welcoming first school experience, helping our youngest learners build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning.
9. Parents’ Night Out – Each year, the PTSA hosts a themed Parents’ Night Out fundraiser filled with fun, connection, and community support for our school.
10. Curriculum Nights – Teachers and staff welcome families to curriculum nights, offering a chance to learn more about classroom programs and ways to support student success.

At B.F. Day, every child and every family is part of something special.

Read the B.F. Day Quick Guide for quick answers to most of your questions!

Events

About the PTSA

The B.F. Day PTSA is made up of volunteers from the B.F. Day Family, including parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders, volunteers, and friends of BF Day. We work for the success of each student learner by supporting their educational, social and emotional journey through various programs, and fundraising to meet the financial needs of these programs.

• Fund and support hiring of much needed staff, like counselor and support teachers
• Fund and support targeted social support programs for families of our students
• Organize and support the after school enrichment program
• Fund and support the Jumpstart program for Kindergarten

Annual Fundraisers

Every year there are events organized by the PTSA that work towards collecting the funds required to support the programs. Some of the major events are detailed below

• Direct Drive: Largest fundraiser of the year and the only direct fund ask to parents. Learn more about Direct Drive 
• Move-A-Thon: Get your kids moving to raise funds through kids sponsors. Learn more about Move-A-Thon
• Spring Fling: Social event for adults to focus on community building. This event raises funds through an auction of donated items. Learn more about the Spring Fling