It's Time for Honorary PTA Service Award Nominations!
Each year the PTA honors members who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the life of our school. Nominate here by April 4th! The ceremony will be on May 22.
Chess Club Meeting Fri, Feb 21st at 7:45am in the Library
Chess Club is the perfect place for students who love to play Chess or are hoping to learn more about the game - see you in the library! Next morning session is February 21st.
Franklin’s PTA Represented at CA PTA’s Legislative Conference
Jayanthi Daniel, legislative chair for Franklin’s PTA, attended the two day conference of advocacy with state representatives. Lots of topics affecting our students were discussed.
Free 3-Week Support Group from UCLA
This free 3-week support group will be held on Mondays from 12pm-1pm, starting February 10th. Please fill out this survey if you are interested.
Stronger Together: A Response To Fear, Anxiety, And Trauma In Our Community, Feb 12th, 5:30PM at JAMS
This special event put on by our SMMUSD community, will provide families with resources and expert guidance from our speakers and agency representatives.
Get Ready for the Multicultural Fair! Seeking Host Families and Performance Groups
One of our most anticipated events is coming up! We’re looking for host families and performance groups to participate. If you're interested check out the info sheet and sign up.
Coffee with the Principal, Thurs, Feb 13th at 8:45 am
Calling all new (and old!) Franklin families! Join Mr. Zeevi, Ms. Pickett and School Psychologist, Meredith Abrams, as we welcome our new families and discuss the latest at Franklin.
Science Olympiad Tryouts Mon, Feb 3 at 7:40am
Science Olympiad is coming to Franklin! Open to 4th and 5th graders, if you make the team practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:40am
Winter Book Café - Feb 14th at 7:45 am
Sign up to start your Valentine’s Day morning off with reading, coffee and breakfast treats!
Franklin Giveback: Viola Floral Donates 20% Back to Franklin!
This deal is a win-win: Order a beautiful Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers from Franklin mom-owned business, and the PTA gets 20% of proceeds! Order here!
SMMUSD Gift Card Drive
Let’s help make a difference by donating gift cards to support families impacted by the fires. Drop off gift cards in the front office.
Art Cart in the Library for Valentine's Day Cards
Volunteers from both Art Cart and the Library will join together to host a Valentine’s Day card making event on February 13th during lunch recess.
Science Club:James Webb Telescope and Black Holes, Tues., Feb 11 at 6pm
Dive into the mysteries of black holes with Alice Shapley, a Franklin mom and professor of Astronomy at UCLA. Open to all grades, see you in the MPR
Want to Volunteer on Campus? Get Trained on Feb 18, 8:45am!
This Zoom training is mandatory for all campus volunteers. Sign up here to get trained!
New Enrichment Class: Reader’s Theater
Reader’s Theater is open to 3-5th grade students. Writing assessment held on 1/30 at 7:40am in room 32. Meetings will be Tuesdays and Thursdays before school through May.
Science Club: Ocean Pollution With Heal the Bay, Jan 30, 5:00pm, MPR
Come listen to an expert from Heal the Bay teach us about ocean pollution and how it impacts the marine ecosystem.
5th Grade Families: Get to Know Lincoln!
Get to know Lincoln Middle School on Thursday, February 6th at 6pm in Lincoln’s auditorium.
Parent Ed: Nurturing an Appreciation for Reading with Paula Flynn-Feb 4, 8:45am, Rm. 3
Welcome back former Franklin teacher, Ms. Paula Flynn, at this fantastic seminar about nurturing an appreciation for reading with our young children. RSVP here.
PTA Members Wanted to Serve on the Nominating Committee
Want to help shape the upcoming PTA executive board? Learn more!
Math Olympiad Tryouts On Tues., Jan 21 at 7:40am Room 37
Open to 4th and 5th graders only - try out and join the team! Meetings are before school (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and some Fridays during lunch. Great way to sharpen skills!