Special Education Playdate Sun, Nov 19 at 3pm
Bring your kids, siblings, and family to meet up at the McKinley Elementary School play yard to hang out. Feel free to bring scooters, skateboards, bikes, ball games, and more!
PTA Council DEI Committee Hosts A Community Listening Session
Please join us on November 15 at 6:30pm at Lincoln Middle School’s Library for a session aimed at sharing our community’s equity related priorities with City leadership. RSVP here.
PTA Council Presents a Parent Education on Thurs, Nov 30 at 6:30pm Via Zoom
The topic is: Nurturing Bravery: Parenting Strategies for Empowering Anxious Children
Emergency Cards Must be Returned to the Front Office
In order to keep our students safe, it is imperative that we have the most up-to-date emergency information on file. Hard copies are needed in case we can’t access computers/wifi, and other valuable reasons.
Lincoln Middle School Fall Festival, Fri Nov 17 3:30 - 6:00pm
Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of fun and games! There will be food, music and tons of fun!
Ice Cream Giveback at Handel’s Monday, Nov 6
Looking for a way to have a sweet treat AND support the Ed Foundation? 20% of all sales that day will benefit the Ed Foundation. Enjoy!
Science Club: Video Game Design, Wed, Nov 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium
Come join us to learn how to designing a game, a character, and more! Open to all grades K thru 5. Pizza will be served to students.
Library Update: From Dia de los Muertos to Dumbledore
We had an eventful few weeks at the library! Check out all the activities and what’s in store for November.
5th Grade Families - CELP Registration Due on Jan 12, 2024
Reminder it’s time to register for CELP, our 5th Grade overnight camp. Registration is due by January 12, 2024.
Pledge Week Winners Announced…
Last week, between the 23rd and 27th, 657 donors collectively donated $227,050 to the Ed Foundation. Franklin went from 27% participation to 43% participation, #1 in the district!
California School Parent Survey - Nov 1 thru 30th
We would love your feedback regarding Franklin safety, programs, and methods aimed at improving student achievement. Take the survey here.
CREST Pupil Free Day on Nov 6th!
Only available for 4th & 5th grade students, camp takes place at both Edison and Roosevelt Elementary from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Sound good? Sign up now!
Author Talk Book Available Now, Get it Signed in Dec!
NY Times bestselling author, Morgan Matson, will be coming to speak to all of our students in December at the Holiday Book Fair! Get a copy of Morgan’s book at a discount from Zibby’s!
PTA Meeting Thursday Oct. 26 at 8:45 a.m. in the Cafetorium
Join the PTA meeting to hear all that is planned for November and December - with so much going on, you won’t want to miss it! Agenda found here.
Lincoln Middle School Tour is Available for Prospective Families on Nov 16 at 9:00 am
Looking forward to welcoming new, prospective families onto campus!. Tell friends to register here.
Campus Improvements Along Montana Begin Monday, Nov 6
Over the next few months, you will begin to see the campus’ outdoor space in front of the Cafetorium transform - clearing out shrubbery, painting murals, and more!
Calling All TK, K and First Grade Parents for Coffee and Fun with the PTA!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Nov 8th from 8:30-9:30am to join the PTA for Coffee and Fun!
First Annual Campus Campout is Tonight!
The day you've been waiting for is finally here! Please note you must have already purchased an evening pass or tent site in order to attend. No on site sales available.
Students to Veterans Project Update
We are so proud of the amazing work and time spent by parent volunteers and our incredible students to make veterans in our community feel valued. Thank you to all who helped with our annual project.
The Santa Monica Ed Foundation’s Pledge Week is Coming Next Week!
Help Franklin participation go from 25% to 40% by making your donation.