The Move-A-Thon Has 40% Participation!
3rd grade is leading with an amazing 51% already sending and receiving pledges! Join the fun and sign up to help us raise much needed funds for Franklin!
Reading Club October Theme: The Brits Are Coming!
Please encourage your child to come and visit our green cart in the library where they can pick from almost 100 different books for all ages like Winnie the Poo, Harry Potter and classics from Shakespeare!
Special Staff Spotlight: In Honor of Week of the School Administrators - Principal Zeevi
We are very fortunate to have such a hands-on and thoughtful Principal in Mr. Zeevi!
The Brand New Franklin Alumni Advisory Committee (AAC) is Looking For 6-12 Graders
If you have a child who is a Franklin graduate, at any school, please encourage them to reconnect with the Franklin community! So many opportunities to help out and get community service hours! Sign up here.
The Santa Monica Ed Foundation’s Pledge Week is coming, Oct 23-27!
Please consider volunteering for the Phone-and-Text-a-Thon anytime during the week, and help make a difference in our children’s education. Tools, tips and scripts will be provided. Sign up now.
Fro-Yo Giveback! Yogurt Shoppe is giving 15% of Sales to the PTA on Saturday, Oct 21!
Weekend full of soccer? Or just want to endulge? Treat yourself and help the PTA too! Visit our newest Santa Monica neighbor at 2901 Ocean Park Ave from 11 - 4 and mention Franklin!
Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, October 17 at 8:45 am
Join Principal Zeevi as he shares exciting updates regarding Franklin - the Campus Campout, Parent Ed seminars and lots more!
Zibby's Bookseller Giveback!
Stop by the new store at 1113 Montana during the three days after our Fall Book Cafe, 10/17-10/19, and mention Franklin, and 10% of your sale will come back to our school to support our kids.
Join the PTA Now!
We are less than 100 members from our goal 575 members - just need 3 more memberships per class. PTA will host a school-wide popsicle party when reach the goal. Sign up now.
Parent Education Seminar: Screen Time Safety and Sanity, Thurs. Nov. 2 at 8:45 a.m.
Digital media wellness educator Julia Storm will help Franklin parents navigate this thorny and important topic, answering our most pressing questions. Sign up now! Refreshments will be served!
Shop for a Cause - New and Up-Cycled Fashion Benefiting Ed Foundation
Students created this fundraising event - check it out!
Zibby’s Bookseller Pop-Up at the Campout and Book Cafe Recap!
No iPads at the campout? No problem! Bring your flashlight--and your wallet--to the Franklin Campout tonight and pick out a new book from Zibby’s!
Support for Monica Micale, Franklin’s First GraDe Teacher and her son, Manuel, Former Noon Duty Aide.
First grade teacher, Monica Micale’s son was in a horrific car accident and she is taking some time off to help with his recovery. You can help support Ms. Micale during this time here.
Franklin Modernization Community Meeting, Oct 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Interested to hear and see what the district has planned for Franklin’s campus in the future? Join us and see the proposed new campus plan layout and share your feedback.
Join as a Franklin Friend Volunteer!
Launching in the month of October to align with Anti-Bullying month and to complement the new Franklin Friend initiative. Join us to help enforce positive behaviors at lunch time!
Check Out These Local Events
Looking for something fun to do this weekend (or soon) with the whole family? Musicals, holiday light displays, the Nutcracker and a whole lot more!
Science Club: Motion Capture Magic, Thur, Oct 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Jim Henson Studios
Come join us for a behind the scenes tour of the acclaimed Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood to see how movies, shows and games are animated! Sign up before Oct 2 to ensure a spot!
Science Club: 3D Printing Class on Oct 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab, Led by Forge Makerspace
Open to 1st - 2nd graders only. Space is limited, sign up now!