Parent Ed: Homework Help!: Fostering Skills Towards Tackling Homework Independently
Join Franklin’s school psych intern, Tomomi Hongo, to get strategies to tackle the homework struggle! See you on Jan 30th in Room 3 at 8:45am. RSVP here.
Science Club: Asteroids and how to explore them with NASA, Thurs, Jan 18 at 5:30 p.m. for K-2 and 6:30p.m. for 3-5.
Be sure to check the times for each grade and we’ll see you in the Cafetorium! Register here.
Red Cross Blood Drive, Sun 1/28 from 9am to 3pm at Kehillat Israel
To help combat the amount of emergency blood available, Franklin mom and Red Cross volunteer is organizing a blood drive. Sign up here.
Book Swap: Idaho Gate, Wed 1/17 and Thurs 1/18
Drop the books your kids have outgrown and bestsellers you finished reading in boxes by the east Idaho gate and the front of school. Then join us after school to find something new!
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I will learn.”
The Franklin PTA is proud to share the final school mural that now faces Montana Ave along the exterior walls of the Cafe for the entire Santa Monica community.
Critical Conversations: Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain - Thur Jan 18th at 5 p.m.
Zaretta Hammond explores practical ways educators can promote authentic engagement and rigor among culturally and linguistically diverse students. Register here.
Martin Luther Kin, Jr. Westside Coalition Event on 1/15
Events will be held throughout the day. Keynote speaker is Lisa Holder, Civil Rights Lawyer and president of Equal Justice Society.
Tickets for Lincoln’s Production of Matilda the Musical on Sale Now!
Don’t miss the chance to see this fantastic musical on January 26, 27 or 28! Purchase tickets here.
Santa Monica Ed Foundation End of Year Match Until 12/31 $25,000 Match
Please consider supporting our amazing students by donating today and help secure this incredible $25,000 gift for them!
PTA’s DEIA Team Prompts Inclusion on Campus
Our second Inclusive Recess hosted by the DEI committee was a huge success - can’t wait for the next one!
Reflections Contest Keeps the Hits Coming!
Moving on up! Two Franklin students moving up in the nationwide, Reflections contest!
Book Fair Recap and Thank You
The Book Fair was a resounding success and wouldn’t have been possible without all the volunteers…those who purchased! There is still time to get deals, but now.
Author Talk Recap and Upcoming Holiday Crafts
Such a pleasure having author, Morgan Matson join the Book Fair. AND Holiday cards will be made in the library during lunch recess on Thursday, 12/14. Have your student join!
Move-A-Thon Prizes and Accolades
The day was filled with fun activities and big winners - thank you to all who participated and donated!
Mile Club: Santa Monica-Venice 5K Recap
The Mile Club hit the streets of Venice and Santa Monica on Dec 2 for a fun and successful 5K! Check out the pictures and join us for the next fun run!
School Site Council Meeting, Mon, Dec 11, at 3:15 pm
Join us and be the first to know what exciting updates are planned for Franklin!
Montana Ave Winter Shopping Festival, Sat Dec 9 from 10am to 6pm
Support local businesses on Montana Ave this holiday season! Montana will be closed to cars from 9th St to 17th St . There will be food trucks, activities for kids and so much more!
Double Your Impact Ends Today Ed Foundation $25,000 Match
All donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $25,000, by Bjorn Farrugia, founding member of Carolwood Estate Real Estate! Donate Today!
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Reading Club: "What I am celebrating at home"-submissions Due Fri, Dec. 15th
Students are encouraged to bring in photos of decorations, special foods, outfits or texts of how they celebrate the holidays, We look forward to multicultural images for the holiday season.
Holiday Book Fair - Dec 4 - 8th Various Times
It’s the best time of the year to stock up on best-sellers, journals, pens, and even meet an author or two! Don’t miss out on the fun.