Gramercy Shopping Fundraiser on Sat, APR 30th from 10am-7pm
Support a Franklin Family owned business and the PTA - 20% of sales for the day will be donated back to the school.
Move-A-Thon Was a HUGE Success - Thank You!
We had 77% of the school participate in fundraising efforts and raised more than $95,000 to fund valuable programs, activities and much more! Take a look at the big winners…
Earth Day Activities with the Green Team
Lots happening this week: E-Waste collection all week until Thursday, April 21, Earth Day Movie Night Friday, April 22 and Beautification Day Saturday April 23. Join us for all the activities!
Special Ed Event: Mar. 28 9:30 a.m.
On March 28, at 9:30 a.m. join other parents and caregivers of children with physical, developmental, behavioral, and sensory support needs for an engaging conversation and coffee.
Franklin’s Spring Book Fair Saturday, Apr.30 10:30am - 4pm
If you can’t make it to Book Fair in person, you can still shop online (and use up those e-Wallet balances) through 5/10 at franklinbookfair.com
March Health Update from the Nurse’s Office
Details on updated Covid and illness protocols and masking rules are included.
Kye’s Give Back on Fri, Mar 18th from 11am-8pm
Grab a quick lunch or easy dinner at Kye’s on Montana on Friday the 18th and 20% of your purchase is donated to Franklin!
Asking for Community Support for Sue Both, Franklin’s Former Instructional Coach
We are asking for support, if you can, for Sue Both, a former instructional coach at Franklin who recently and suddenly lost her son to Leukemia. You can support Sue and her family here.
71st Annual “Stairway of the Stars” ConcertS: Mar. 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
71st Annual “Stairway of the Stars” Concerts: On Saturday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m., Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will present Stairway of the Stars, a musical extravaganza highlighting the outstanding music education programs, and showcasing the talents of students from every school in the district.
Franklin PTA Executive Board Elections
If you would like to have a voice in the Franklin Elementary School community, consider joining the Franklin PTA Executive Board! Reach out to 2022nomcom@gmail.com for more info!
California State PTA Mental Health Panel Discussion: Mar. 15th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Come listen to mental health experts and professionals discuss our kids’ mental well being in this panel discussion put on by California State PTA. March 15th via Zoom.
Science Club Event: Mar. 10th at 6:00 p.m.
Come join Neuroscientist, Evan Smith, from the University of Texas, Dallas to learn about how the brain works! Mar. 10th @ 6:00 p.m. Register here.
We-Tip Protects our School Community
If you have information about school crimes, a situation where a child may place himself or others in harm please report what you know to We-Tip 1-800-78-CRIME.
Got Tech Skills? The Franklin PTA Needs You!
We are looking for volunteers to help manage our marketing efforts - our website, Google workspace, image design and more. Sign up here to help.
CHLA: Looking for the Best Available Treatment for Your Child’s Anxiety?
Is your child struggling from anxiety? Children’s Hospital Los Angeles may be able to help, register here.
Support The Salvation Army of Santa Monica: Make Hygiene Kits For Neighbors in Need
The Salvation Army of Santa Monica kindly asks for your help in preparing hygiene kits for our neighbors in need. Drop off at Franklin in front of the main office now through March 31.
PTA Council Parent Ed Event on Feb. 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Join your local PTA Council for an informative parenting session via Zoom on child safety issues on 2/23/22 @ 6:30 p.m. Register here.
The Amazing Universe of the James Webb Space Telescope on Wed, Feb 16th at 6pm
Join our virtual Science Club event here!
Join a Monthly Dad’s Parenting Group. Next Meeting Wed, Feb 16th from 8-9:30pm
This is a parenting support group just for dads! Meets one Wednesday each month. Email Barbara Olinger for details.