Claim your Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Will be Donated December 19th
Lost & Found will be at the Idaho Gate after school during the week of Dec. 15th. All unclaimed items will be donated on 12/19.
It’s Not Too Late to Score An Autographed Barney Saltzberg Book
Heard wonderful things about the amazing author who visited with and read to Franklin students? Capture the memory with a unique keepsake!
Ed Foundation: Double Your Impact Before Year-End!
Check out the last $25,000 match of the year and support our students!
PTA Restaurant Giveback: Prime Pizza, Wed, Dec 17th, All Day
Let’s all dine at Prime Pizza to support the Franklin PTA! 20% of sales will benefit our school. Enjoy!
Winter Concerts: 5th Grade 12/16 @ 8:45am and 4th Grade 12/18 @ 8:45am
4th and 5th grade Winter Concerts are coming up next week! Check the flyer for room locations for each music class.
Reflection Winners
The PTA hosted a wonderful and memorable evening for the 50 participants of this year’s contest. Check out the top winners who competed at the district-wide competition.
Important SMMUSD Update: GoPass TAP Card Expiration and Renewal Process
SMMUSD reminds families that GoPass TAP cards expire after five years and must be renewed before 2026
Winter CREST Camp-Update With New Field Trips!
Need something fun for the kids to do during Winter break? Look no further - registration for Crest Winter Camp is open now!
PTA Members Wanted to Serve on the Nominating Committee
Want to help shape the upcoming PTA executive board? Learn more!
Science Club: Makey Makey-Everyday Invention Lab, Wed, Dec 10 at 7pm
Join us at TheCoderSchool for an exclusive Makey Makey workshop where kids turn everyday objects into interactive tech! Open to 1st-5th grade, sign up here.
Holiday Toy Drive through Thursday, December 11
Spread joy this season and consider donating to the Boys and Girls Club Holiday Toy Drive. Donations will be accepted at the front office through December 11th.
Giving Tuesday is on December 2!
The Ed Foundation needs your help to raise $100K in a day for our public school students! Pledge NOW or donate on December 2 to make your impact count for our students!
Winter Crest Enrichment Signups Coming Up On December 1st at 6am
Check out the new Winter session of Crest classes -sign language, beginning Hebrew, baseball and more! Create your login and get ready to register on December 1st at 6am!
Move-A-Thon Will be Rescheduled for Early 2026
The Move-A-Thon is postponed to early 2026 but fundraising, prizes and celebrations are still on the way!
Support for Immigrant Families
SMMPTA Council supports immigrant families by sharing California State PTA guidance with vital rights, resources and protections to build safe and supportive school communities.
5th Grade Culmination MEETING - Volunteers Needed
5th Grade Culmination needs 5th grade parent volunteers to start planning for this years ceremony!
Message From the Santa Monica Police Department: Drop Off & Pick Up at Franklin
Slow down, stay alert and follow traffic rules-our children's safety depends on it.
Want to Volunteer on Campus? Training coming up 12/2
Want to help in the classroom, with field trips, Book Fair, or more? A mandatory training needed for all campus volunteers. Zoom on 12/2. Last session until the New Year!
Last Call for Family Photo Sessions - Get Them in Time for the Holidays
Need photos for your holiday cards?! Book a $50 photoshoot through December 7th and 100% of the fee will be donated to the PTA.