2nd Annual Franklin Chess Tournament and Exhibition: Sat, April 18th at 10:00am, Cafetorium
Sign up by Monday, March 30. Top Franklin finishers will win prizes and the chance to represent Franklin at a later Inter-School Tournament.
Show Your Santa Monica ❤️ Love
Vote for the Ed Foundation as Santa Monica’s Most Loved Nonprofit and don’t forget to vote for Franklin, too!
11th Annual Santa Monica Wine Auction
Support our community by donating wine, vacation stays, tickets, gift cards or services to our Silent Auction (Apr 20–27). Submit your item by April 1st and help make a difference!
PTA Restaurant Giveback- Mendocino Farms: Wed, March 18th, 2pm-9pm
Dine in or order from Mendocino Farms on March 18th and 20% comes back to Franklin PTA!
PTA Meeting: Thurs, March 19 at 8:45 am, Room 3
Join the PTA meeting to hear all that is planned in the next few months! With so much going on, you won’t want to miss it! Agenda found here.
Science Club-The Science of Hearing: Tues, march 3rd at 6:00pm, Cafetorium
Join us March 3rd as Franklin parent, Dolores Bozovic, a professor at University of California, explores the fascinating science of hearing and how our brains interpret sound.
Virtual Family Preparedness Workshop – March 4, 5-6pm via zoom
Franklin families are invited to join us for a Virtual Family Preparedness Workshop. This informative session will help families feel prepared and confident in the event of an emergency, with practical tips you can implement right away.
1st–3rd Grade Dance Show with Soul of Cali: Fri, March 13th, Big Yard
Join us as our 1st–3rd graders shine in their dance performance with Soul of Cali! Each grade performs at a different time (times listed in article).
BAAPAC R&B Line Dancing: Mon, March 2nd at 6pm, Samo Discovery Cafeteria
Grab your dancing shoes for a FREE night of R&B line dancing and light bites. Open to all SMMUSD students, staff and families. RSVP now!
Tap Into Giving at Brew Works: Wed, April 15th at 5:30-7:00pm
Enjoy a fun and meaningful evening in support of the Santa Monica Ed Foundation! Purchase tickets today!
PTA Executive Board is Looking for You!
If you would like to have a voice and an active role in the Franklin's community, joining the Franklin PTA Executive Board is a great way to make a difference!
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 3rd! The ceremony will be on May 21st.
Summer Adventure Online Registration Opens Monday, March 2nd at 7:30am!
Summer Adventure registration is right around the corner! Learn more about the program here.
Town Hall with SMMUSD Construction Team: Tues, March 17th at 6:30pm, Cafetorium
Join us for our Town Hall meeting to learn about upcoming campus improvements.
Spring Crest Class registration opens on February 18th at 6am
Check out the new Spring session of Crest classes -Cheerleading, Lego Robotics and more! Create your login and get ready to register on February 18th at 6am!
Upcoming District PTA Events
Our District PTA has some wonderful upcoming events, including the March 7th Stronger Together: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference at Lincoln Middle School and a Zoom roundtable on March 24.
Social Studies-Screening and Panel Conversation Hosted by SMMPTA: Feb 24th at 6pm, JAMS
Join SMMPTA for a screening of Social Studies and a live conversation with director, Lauren Greenfield, and film participants. Register here!
Reminders from Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club
Important reminders on pick-up safety, Biddy Basketball updates and Spring Break Day Camp registration at Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club!
Parent Ed: Raising Enthusiastic Readers: Mon, Feb 23rd at 8:45am, Rm. 3
Come learn from Ms. Flynn, former Franklin 5th grade teacher, on raising lifelong readers.