We are excited to announce that our very own Franklin Dad Matthew Farrar (twin boys Oscar and Oliver are in 1st grade!) will be exhibiting his beautiful photographic works at The Other Art Fair March 30th – April 2nd, Barkar Hangar, Santa Monica. This is a fantastic fair featuring 140 up-and-coming artists from all over the world. Art is affordable and fair is kid-friendly!

The Other Art Fair is offering a special 20% discount on tickets for Franklin Families: Ticket Code 20% off : 20MATTHEW (Fri-Sun) https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/tickets/

The Santa Monica Ed Foundation is gearing up for the Wine Auction with a pre-event on Sunday, March 26th at 6:30pm at The Fig. Register here.

The Santa Monica Wine Auction, benefiting the Ed Foundation, takes place on Sunday, May 7th, and we are putting together a Franklin Wine Basket for the event’s silent auction! Please consider donating a bottle that has special meaning to you – your wedding wine, a winery you’ve visited, your favorite special occasion bottle, etc. The wine should be valued at $20 or more. Please attach a note with your “story of the wine” and sign the label, and then separately provide a brief description and the dollar value of the wine (this can be printed from the internet). Stephanie Sea our school’s Ed Foundation Liaison, will be happy to arrange for private pick-up/drop-off.

Science Fair Volunteer Opportunity: Come get a sneak peek at science fair projects and give our hardworking kids some positive feedback on their posters. Times vary on Friday, March 24th and, again, Tuesday, March 28th - Thursday, March 30th.

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SMMUSD BLACK AFRICAN / AMERICAN PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Invites You To A Special Parent Education Event Monday March 6, 2023, 7:00 pm via Zoom https://bit.ly/BAAPAC030623 with the esteemed JAMS Assistant Principal Joseph Eure, Ed. D. and Melvyn Miller The Courage to Change: Academic supports in school and at home to support your child.

Critical Conversations: Humanizing Learning: We Only Think Deeply About Things We Care About” Presented by New Roads School and Franklin Elementary on March 9th at 5pm via Zoom. Register Now

Exploring Restorative Justice Community Event led by Robert Howard March 16 at 6:30pm at Samohi in D100 located on the ground floor of the Discovery Building. Parking is available in the Discovery building lot accessed through the Olympic Gate of the campus.

CREST Camp is an enriching day camp held for youth ages 8-14, offering a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Students will be assigned to a cohort pod with whom they will remain with for the entire day. Campers will experience a variety of enrichment, recreation, sports activities and a weekly trip.

Camp Location: John Adams Middle School

Session Date(s): April 3, 2023- April 14, 2023, register here

If you’d like to help during recess please sign up to volunteer here. No artistic ability needed!

Start thinking of projects and experiments for our annual Science Fair. Here is a packet with loads of info. Tri-Fold Posters are now available for students to pick up in the front office. 5th-grade students will receive the posters directly from their teachers.

Looking forward to welcoming new, prospective families onto campus on Thursday, May 12 at 9am. Tell friends to register here.

We can’t wait to see you at the Ed Foundation’s 8th annual Wine Auction, taking place on Sunday, May 7! Ticket information will be coming soon…

We are looking for items to include in the Wine Auction’s online auction. From bottles of wine, to trips, to vacation homes, to gift cards … if you are in a position to donate an item (or more!), we would be so grateful. Click here to access the donation form.

Contact Deb Burgin if you are able to help volunteer.

Love at First Sip — SM Ed Foundation Pre Wine Auction Event on March 9th from 7-8:30pm. Cost: $40 per person, plus a bottle of wine worth $80 or more to donate to our Wine Auction. Register for the tasting today!

A Mid Year Report, Wow, Have We Been Busy!!! A Letter From Your PTA President

PTA 2023-2024 Executive Board Nominations Announced

Interested in after school enrichment opportunities for your child? Check out CREST programming through the City of Santa Monica. Registration opens on February 22nd at 6:00 a.m.!

Our small but mighty community can have a large impact on those in need.

Dates: June 20 - July 21, 2023

Locations: Franklin Elementary School & John Adams Middle School

Scholarships are available for qualifying SMMUSD students.

Childcare is available before and after for an additional fee.

Online registration begins March 6 at 7:30 a.m. No computer or smart phone? Online registration assistance available, starting March 6 at 7:30 a.m. at JAMS (2425 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405).

It is also time for our annual School and Culture Climate Survey. This feedback helps to inform our district and site regarding decisions and site plans. We ask you to please take this survey so Franklin can continue to be the amazing place that it is! Your voice matters. The survey closes on February 28th The link survey can be found here.

Thank you, Franklin families, for participating in the Ed Foundation’s family fundraising campaign! Thank you to the volunteers for spearheading this effort, and to the 298 families for making a donation.