Kye’s Give Back on Fri, Mar 18th from 11am-8pm
Grab a quick lunch or easy dinner at Kye’s on Montana on Friday the 18th and 20% of your purchase is donated to Franklin!
Asking for Community Support for Sue Both, Franklin’s Former Instructional Coach
We are asking for support, if you can, for Sue Both, a former instructional coach at Franklin who recently and suddenly lost her son to Leukemia. You can support Sue and her family here.
71st Annual “Stairway of the Stars” ConcertS: Mar. 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
71st Annual “Stairway of the Stars” Concerts: On Saturday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m., Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will present Stairway of the Stars, a musical extravaganza highlighting the outstanding music education programs, and showcasing the talents of students from every school in the district.
Franklin PTA Executive Board Elections
If you would like to have a voice in the Franklin Elementary School community, consider joining the Franklin PTA Executive Board! Reach out to 2022nomcom@gmail.com for more info!
California State PTA Mental Health Panel Discussion: Mar. 15th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Come listen to mental health experts and professionals discuss our kids’ mental well being in this panel discussion put on by California State PTA. March 15th via Zoom.
Science Club Event: Mar. 10th at 6:00 p.m.
Come join Neuroscientist, Evan Smith, from the University of Texas, Dallas to learn about how the brain works! Mar. 10th @ 6:00 p.m. Register here.
We-Tip Protects our School Community
If you have information about school crimes, a situation where a child may place himself or others in harm please report what you know to We-Tip 1-800-78-CRIME.
Got Tech Skills? The Franklin PTA Needs You!
We are looking for volunteers to help manage our marketing efforts - our website, Google workspace, image design and more. Sign up here to help.
CHLA: Looking for the Best Available Treatment for Your Child’s Anxiety?
Is your child struggling from anxiety? Children’s Hospital Los Angeles may be able to help, register here.
Support The Salvation Army of Santa Monica: Make Hygiene Kits For Neighbors in Need
The Salvation Army of Santa Monica kindly asks for your help in preparing hygiene kits for our neighbors in need. Drop off at Franklin in front of the main office now through March 31.
PTA Council Parent Ed Event on Feb. 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Join your local PTA Council for an informative parenting session via Zoom on child safety issues on 2/23/22 @ 6:30 p.m. Register here.
The Amazing Universe of the James Webb Space Telescope on Wed, Feb 16th at 6pm
Join our virtual Science Club event here!
Join a Monthly Dad’s Parenting Group. Next Meeting Wed, Feb 16th from 8-9:30pm
This is a parenting support group just for dads! Meets one Wednesday each month. Email Barbara Olinger for details.
Zero Waste Lunch: Help Minimize Our Waste Sent to Landfills
Check out this zero waste lunch flyer and involve your student while packing a waste free lunch to help minimize waste sent to landfills!
SMMUSD Community Meetings Planned to Discuss School Improvement Projects
Franklin School Community meeting to discuss campus architectural changes scheduled for Tues, Mar 8th from 4 - 6 p.m. in Cafetorium! Register here to attend.
Big Thanks to our Flower Gram Volunteers!
So much joy was brought to our Franklin Friends because so many stepped up to help!
Flower Grams sponsored by Shann Silver/Pence Hathorn Silver – Sales Begin Fri, Feb 4th
Buy now ! Sales run from Friday, February 4 - Friday, February 11
Ed Foundation’s $25,000 Match Ends January 31 - Donate NOW!
Help the Ed Foundation by donating before January 31st to help save at risk programs for next year like, classroom aides, arts, STEM and more.