April showers bring May flowers...and also Book Fair!
Sign up to volunteer at our Spring Book Fair, May 19–22—help kids discover summer reads and support our school community.
First Annual Franklin Chess Tournament and Exhibition on Sat, May 31st at 10:00 am
Sign up by Monday, May 5th! Open to all grades! Prizes will be awarded by grade. National Master, Josh Gutman, will run a pre-tournament 20-person simultaneous exhibition.
Movie Night: Inside Out 2, Fri, May 2 - Gates Open at 7 pm
Please join your Franklin friends for our Spring Movie Night on the back field! Bring your blanket, chairs and picnic dinner. Limited snacks and drinks available for sale.
Chess Club Resumes Fri, May 2nd at 7:45am and Lunch Recess, 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 May 2nd.
Santa Monica Wine Auction: Sun, May 4th at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Join us at the Fig Tree for the 10th annual Santa Monica Wine Auction supporting Santa Monica schools! Purchase tickets here.
The Franklin Water Balloon Drop is Back! Wed, Apr 30th, 1:30pm, Front Lawn
Franklin’s Water Balloon Drop is back. Check here for participation rules.
Returning to Franklin Next Year? Complete the Parent Input Form by Friday, May 2nd
The parent input form allows you to give administrators some information about your child(ren) that you feel may help determine their class placement. Complete it today.
CREST Summer Camp Registration is Open! Open to Ages 8 - 14
Crest Summer Camp at John Adams Middle School offers weekly sessions for ages 8–14 from June 16 through August 8th. Join the fun!
SMMUSD Parent Academy, Sat, May 17th from 8am-3pm, Lincoln Middle School
Engage, learn, and connect with SMMUSD parents at Lincoln Middle School.
PTA Restaurant Giveback: Bludso’s BBQ, Wed, Apr 30th, 4-8pm
Treat yourself to delicious BBQ while supporting the Franklin PTA! 15% of all Franklin sales that day will benefit our school. Enjoy!
Join the Franklin Fridays Bike Bus-Now EVERY Friday!
The Friday Bike Bus is back starting April 25th with a slightly adjusted time schedule. Join us as we pedal to school every Friday!
The Multicultural Fair is Almost Here! Coming Up on Thursday, Apr 24th, 5-7pm-RSVP Now!
Join friends and family at Franklin's annual Multicultural Fair to celebrate diversity and community! Don't miss the exciting new events this year. RSVP now!
PTA Meeting Thursday, April 24 at 8:45am in the Cafeteria (or Zoom Option)
Join us in person or on Zoom to hear what is in store for the end of the school year!
Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, April 22 at 8:45 am
Join us in the Cafetorium as Principal Zeevi and special guest Mr. Jose Cuevas, Lincoln Middle School’s principal, as they share news about Franklin and answer questions about Lincoln!
LA Kings VIP Tickets
Bid now for VIP tickets to LA Kings games and enjoy exclusive perks, all while supporting the Santa Monica Education Foundation!
Stay Connected: Receive Updates with SMMUSD's Parent Square System
Download the app and receive news and updates from Franklin and SMMUSD through Parent Square!
Protect SMMUSD Funding in the 2025-2027 Budget
Help protect essential funding for SMMUSD programs and staff by calling or writing a letter to one of our Santa Monica Council members today!
Santa Monica Wine Auction, Sunday, May 4, Fairmount Miramar Hotel
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of wine, food and fun at the 10th annual Santa Monica Wine Auction, supporting our public schools and students – get your tickets now!
Sandy Days Kids Camp- Availability for Spring Break!
Join Sandy Days Kids Camp at Tower 11 in Santa Monica for two weeks of beachside fun, creativity and connection—April 7–11 and April 14–18, 2025! Sign up here.
County Committee meeting on School District Organization, Wed, Apr 2, 9am
Make your voice heard at the April 2 County Committee meeting—join the discussion on Malibu's petition for unification.