Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club Flag Football Team is Forming
SMBGC is proud to offer flag football for all 2nd - 5th Grders after school. Sign up by Sept 15th!
Weekend Bag Program Helps Address Food Insecurity
Franklin families wishing to enroll should contact our school’s Bilingual Community Liaison, Florencia Rams and fill out a Program opt-in form.
Join Franklin's Gardening Club
Do you love sunshine, dirt and fun? Franklin’s Gardening Club is looking for volunteers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Sign up here.
Chess Club Meetings at 7:45am and Lunch Recess, Starting Wed 9/24, in the Library
Starting Wednesday, 9/24, Franklin’s Chess Club invites students to sharpen their skills and enjoy friendly matches—before school every other week and during lunch every Wednesday through Winter Break!
Family Photos for the Holidays – Sessions Start at $50 & Supports Franklin PTA
It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays! Book a $50 photoshoot from September through November and 100% of the fee will be donated to the PTA.
Want to be Part of Franklin’s Site Governance Council?
Wondering about more ways to be involved at Franklin? Consider joining SGC and add your name to the ballot by emailing Wai Mei Lee by Monday, Sept 15.
Fall Crest Enrichment Signups Coming Up On Sept 3rd at 6am
Check out the new Fall session of Crest classes - water color painting, beginning Hebrew and more! Create your login and get ready to register on September 3rd at 6am!
Franklin Campus Campout, Co-chairs needed! – Friday, October 17!
Are you great at organizing, logistics and party planning? Then we need you to help make our annual event a success - no camping skills required!
Want to Volunteer on Campus? Two Convenient Training Sessions Remain
Want to help in the classroom, with field trips, Book Fair, or more? Then you need to attend a mandatory training - needed for all campus volunteers. Zoom on 9/9 or 9/25.
Calling All Book Lovers- Library Volunteers Needed
If you love all things literature, we’ve got something for you! You’ll need to have volunteer training before you can help out, but let us know if you are interested!
Join the Franklin Fridays Bike Bus - EVERY Friday!
Join the Friday Bike Bus as we pedal to school every Friday!
Back to School Picnic, Friday Sept 12 from 5-7pm, Big Yard
Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs for your family and join us on the big yard! DJ will be spinning tunes and snacks and dessert available for purchase!
PTA Reflections - I Belong
The national art program invites students to create various types of art based on the theme, I Belong. Parent volunteers are needed to review submissions too. Art due October 10.
Science Club: Mad Science-Gas Works, Wed, Sept 10th at 6pm
Franklin Science Club is back and we’re kicking things off with a bang (literally)! Open to all TK–5 students—no sign-up needed.
New Parent Party, Tues, Sept 16th from 6-8pm
If you are a TK/Kinder parent or new to Franklin, this party is for you! Join us to meet other families, members of the PTA and administrators. RSVP here. See you there!
Coffee with the Principal, Wed, Sept 10th, 8:45 am
Join us in the cafetorium for a cup of coffee to meet our new Principal, Ms. Natalie Burton and Assistant Principal, Ms. Alix Pickett, and hear about all the wonderful plans for the year.
PTA Meeting Thursday, Sept 18 at 8:45 a.m. in the Cafetorium
Join the PTA meeting to hear all that is planned for this month and the upcoming year - with so much going on, you won’t want to miss it!
Franklin Dance Team Sign Ups for 4th and 5th Graders!
Franklin’s Dance Team is back for its second year! Learn technique, practice dance routines and perform at assemblies and school events. Open to 4th and 5th graders. Sign up by 9/5.
Room Parents Needed
Interested in being a Room Parent? Sign up today—it’s a great way to stay involved and make a positive impact in your child’s classroom!
Valet Starts the First Day of School and Volunteers are Needed!
Valet is back and we are looking for volunteers to help make it run safely and smoothly!