The Move-A-Thon is Happening on January 30th!
The Move-A-Thon has officially been rescheduled for Friday, January 30th! Sign up now as a Class Volunteer or a Core Volunteer and help make Jan 30 an unforgettable day for our Bolts!
Winter Book Café: Fri, Feb 13th at 7:45am, Library
Start your morning off with reading, friends, coffee and breakfast treats!
Parent Ed Recap: What we Learned About Lice
Missed Tuesday’s Parent Ed? Check out the presentation on lice prevention, treatment and school health procedures.
33rd District Annual and SMM PTA Council Election Meeting: Thurs, Feb 26th at 9:30am
Register for the 33rd District PTA’s virtual Annual Association Meeting on February 26th.
Student Portrait Plates Now on Sale!
TK - 5th grade students will be working on self portraits that will be transformed into a commemorative plate! Order your portrait plates here before March 13th.
Parent Ed: Raising a Reader: Tues, Feb 24th at 8:45am, Rm. 3
Come learn from Ms. Flynn, former Franklin 5th grade teacher, on raising lifelong readers.
The Brand-New Golden Plane Award Is Up for Grabs
Franklin, this is our moment—let’s come together, boost participation and soar toward the Golden Plane Award!
Screenagers: Film Screening at JAMS Performance Studio, Tues, Jan 27th @ 6pm
JAMS is offering a film screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Learn how to empower kids to navigate and find balance in the digital world. RSVP to this timely event!
Frozen at Lincoln Middle School: Jan 23-25
Come watch Lincoln middle schoolers perform in Frozen. Purchase tickets before they sell out!
Franklin Dance Team SignUps for 4th and 5th Graders!
Franklin’s Dance Team signups are back! Learn technique, practice dance routines and perform at school assemblies. Open to 4th and 5th graders. Sign-up by 1/23.
Winter/Spring Theater, Grades 3-5, Free After-School Program, Mondays & Wednesdays
A free after-school theater program for grades 3–5, taught by fellow Franklin mom and Performing Arts Educator, Melissa Sullivan.
Science Olympiad Informational Meetings: Mon, Jan 26th and Wed, Jan 28th at 7:40am-8:25am, Rm 25
Science Olympiad is coming to Franklin and is open to 4th and 5th graders. Join us on 1/26 or 1/28 at our informational meetings to learn more info.
PTA Restaurant Giveback: Rosti Tuscan Kitchen, Mon, Jan 26th, All Day
Dine at Rosti (Santa Monica or Brentwood) on January 26th and 20% comes back to Franklin PTA!
Calling all Franklin 5th Graders!
Design a picture with your Franklin Bolt spirit for a chance to be featured on the 5th grade Memory Book cover! Submissions due 2/3.
Future Vikings: Perform with SAMOHI’s Pep Squad, GrADES K-6
A great opportunity for your child to train with the Samohi Pep Squad and perform at halftime of the girls varsity game. Register here!
Want to Volunteer on Campus? Training coming up Tuesday, Jan 13th, 10am on Zoom
Want to help in the classroom, with field trips, Book Fair, or more? Sign up here for the training on 1/13.
PTA Members Wanted to Serve on the Nominating Committee, Submissions Due by 2/4
Want to help shape the upcoming PTA executive board? Learn more!
TK/K Fall 2026 Round Up on Thursday, January 22nd at 8:00 am
Incoming TK and Kindergarten families for 2026-2027 are invited to Franklin on Thursday, January 22 at 8am. RSVP required.
SMBGC Biddy Basketball Signups For 2nd-5th Graders
Join an eight‑week youth basketball season with twice‑weekly practices and an exciting championship finale.
Congrats to Our Newly Elected Student Leaders
A big round of applause for our student leaders and all those who participated and ran in the election.