Do you love reading? Join Franklin’s New Reading Club which Starts in December!
Join Franklin’s new Reading Club which will start in December and run through the remainder of the school year.
Santa Monica Special Needs Network: Cookies, Coffee, and Holiday Cheer on December 5th at 9 am
Cookies, Coffee, and Holiday Cheer: Please join the Santa Monica Special Needs Network for a holiday social on Monday, December 5th at 9 am. RSVP for location to: ginsbergjc@yahoo.com.
Gramercy Boutique Franklin Fundraiser - Saturday, December 17th from 10am-6pm
Gramercy Boutique is celebrating Franklin with 20% back to the PTA on Saturday, December 17th from 10am-6pm - get your holiday shopping done while supporting our school!
School Safety Seminar: Learn About Franklin's Campus Emergency Procedures
Save the Date for a very important Parent Education School Safety Seminar on December 1st at 8:45 am to hear from our school and community leaders on safety on campus and in our community. A zoom link will be available for those who cannot attend in person. RSVP for the in-person meeting Here.
SCIENCE CAMP IS BACK!
Franklin Fifth Grade Families!
Science camp is back! This year our fifth graders will be able to take a three-day, two-night trip to Catalina Island. The Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP, pronounced “kelp”) is an overnight outdoor education program located on the west end of Catalina Island. While at CELP, students will be led on a variety of land and sea activities, each blending outdoor adventure with learning and team building. This trip will be a first-time experience for our Franklin students.
Students to Veterans Project: You Matter!
Thank you Franklin students and parents for supporting our Students to Veterans initiative this year!
Critical Conversations with LIsa Ling
Join Lisa Ling for a critical conversation, America: the Unfinished Experiment, on Thursday November 17, 2022, at 5:00 pm via Zoom.
Holiday Food Drive: Donate Items to the Front Office from November 4th thru November 18th
Please donate food items now and through November 18th at Franklin’s front office as part of the Westside Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive.
A Message From Mrs. Hynding on Franklin’s Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
A message from your Vice-Principal on the importance of cultural responsiveness.
Franklin PTA’s Annual Fund
Please consider donating to Franklin Annual Fund to support essential programming and activities for the students.
Franklin Logowear Store Open for Business
Time to show your Franklin pride! Check out the latest swag available for students and parents. Shop now!
School Board Elections Are Coming up Tuesday, November 8th
Read about School Board Candidates Here!
THE INAUGURAL FRANKLIN BIKE/WALK Was A HUGE SUCCESS! WE WON THE GOLDEN SNEAKER!!!
FRANKLIN WON THE GOLDEN SNEAKER!!!
Costume Swap: Hang Your Costume On The Idaho Gate For Someone Else to Use!
Bring your clean, gently used costume and props and hang them on the Idaho gate and take a new-to-you costume of your liking! You don't have to bring one to take one!
Art Cart is a Huge success for all grade levels - Volunteers are Needed Tuesday/Thursdays weekly
If you’d like to help during recess please sign up for a slot here. No artistic ability needed!
Library Craft Fair
A Library Craft Fair on 10/25 was held during lunch and allowed the students to work on Art inspired by Dia De Los Muertos!
Santa Monica Ed Foundation: Flash Match Today Friday October 21st!
Help support SMED during Pledge Week (October 17-21) by signing up here to volunteer!
Week of the School Administrator
10/9/22-10/17/22 is Week of the School Administrator. A very special THANK YOU to our Franklin Administrators that dedicate efforts to making Franklin a safe and amazing community!
5th Grade Culmination Planning Committee Needs You! Join an Information Session on Tuesday, October 11th at 7 pm
5th Grade Culmination needs 5th grade parent volunteers now to start planning for this years ceremony!
Suicide Prevention 101 Webinar for Parents in Spanish (October 12th) and English (October 13th) from 6-7 pm
The California Department of Education, Directing Change, and TeenLine are hosting a free webinar and Facebook Live event: (https//:www.facebook.com/CAEducation) Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do. This free webinar will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, October 12th and 13th via Zoom from 6-7 pm.