Bike It, Walk It - Friday, May 10 at 7:45 a.m. on Idaho between 23rd and 25th Streets
Join as we create our own block party filled with bikes, scooters and other non-motorized ways to get to school! If you’d like to help volunteer sign up here.
District DEI Event on May 15th at JAMS
This event is open to all and in response to the harmful slurs and hateful symbols we experience in our world, and even in our schools. Space is limited, RSVP here.
Special Education Events in May
Get involved with Franklin’s Special Education PTA at two great events - Bagels and Coffee on May 10th and a playdate on May 19th!
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 PTA Executive Board!
Looking forward to an excellent school year with these folks at the helm of the PTA Executive Board!
Honorary Service Awards Presented on Wed, May 8th at 3pm
Join us as we celebrate the exemplary faculty, staff and PTA members who have had an extraordinary impact on our community during their time at Franklin.
PS Arts Events - Sat, May 11 1:30- 2:45pm at E2 Art Space at Bergamont Station
Join a FREE family art event - limited number of spaces so reserve a ticket here ASAP.
Middle School Summer Cooking Class At Samohi
4 themed weeks of delicious menus. $275 per week, starts June 24, 9am-12:30pm. Details and registration here.
Spring Book Fair, May 21-23 in MPR!
Get all your summer reading books next week! Volunteers still needed, please sign up here.
Water Balloon Drop Wed. May 15th at 1:30pm, Front Lawn
Students are encouraged to design and construct an apparatus that will prevent a water balloon from bursting when thrown from a second story window! Balloons at the front office!
Community Garden Planting, Sat May 4 9:30am
Join the Surfrider Foundation and Southern CA Ocean Friendly Gardens for a community planting day outside the cafetorium on Montana, completing our school make-over! Sign up!
SAMOHI Orchestra Pop Concert, Thur May 2 at 6:30pm
Featuring music and video clips from Lord of the Rings, Rogue One, How to Train Your Dragon, and more! Tacos, drinks, desserts, and raffle tickets available starting at 5:00pm.
Franklin Medals at Math Olympiad Competition!
Franklin is incredibly proud of our math olympiads!
The Multicultural Fair Thanks You: Obrigado, Merci, Arigato!
Last night saw our biggest Multicultural Fair over with 31 cultures represented, 7 live performances and more than 500 "tourists" traveling around the world!
Poem in Your Pocket, Thursday the 25th at Lunch
Get your poems ready to share next week at lunch!
5th Grader Wins California’s Department of Justice Art Award!
Join us in congratulating Hahrin Chiang, 5th grader in Ms. Silhavy's class, for winning 2nd place in the 2024 National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest!
PTA-FUNDED FIELD TRIP TO CITY HALL INSPIRES FUTURE LEADERS
Recap of the 3rd Grade’s field trip to Santa Monica City Hall!
Check Out These Local Events
Check out the LA county fair, Cirque de Soliel, Willy Wonka and more!
Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, April 18 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!
Movie Night: Inside Out on Friday, April 19 - Gates Open at 7 pm, Movie begins at 7:45 pm
Perfect way to kick off Spring! Grab a blanket, back a picnic and bring the family to the big yard!
9th Annual Santa Monica Ed Foundation Wine Auction
Whether you are attending on Sunday the 21st at the Fairmont or not, help support by bidding on the wonderful silent auction items! Visit here to peruse and bid on items!