5th Grade Culmination Donation and Memory Book Photos Needed
Calling all 5th grade families! Culmination is coming and we need your help collecting photos for the memory book, and extra support for all of the Culmination events. Donate here.
Science Club: Samo Tech Robotics, Thurs, Feb 27th @ 6pm, Cafetorium
Check out SaMoTech, one of the world's top-ranked robotics teams competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge. Try your hand at driving one of the robots!
Cast Your Vote for “Santa Monica’s Most Loved” Contest 2025
Please take a moment to help the Ed Foundation become Santa Monica’s Most Loved Non-Profit in 2025. Vote here before March 14th!
Help Create Franklin’s Ed Foundation Wine Basket
Let’s showcase our school spirit and help create Franklin’s auction basket for the upcoming Ed Foundation’s online silent auction.
17th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest
Calling all artists! This year’s theme: Cultivating Sustainable Food through Community Gardens and Urban Farming. Submissions due April 4 at 4pm at the Sustainable Works office.
It's Time for Honorary PTA Service Award Nominations!
Each year the PTA honors members who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the life of our school. Nominate here by April rd! The ceremony will be on May 21st.
Franklin’s PTA Represented at CA PTA’s Legislative Conference
Jayanthi Daniel, legislative chair for Franklin’s PTA, attended the two day conference of advocacy with state representatives. Lots of topics affecting our students were discussed.
Free 3-Week Support Group from UCLA
This free 3-week support group will be held on Mondays from 12pm-1pm, starting February 10th. Please fill out this survey if you are interested.
Stronger Together: A Response To Fear, Anxiety, And Trauma In Our Community, Feb 12th, 5:30PM at JAMS
This special event put on by our SMMUSD community, will provide families with resources and expert guidance from our speakers and agency representatives.
Coffee with the Principal, Thurs, Feb 13th at 8:45 am
Calling all new (and old!) Franklin families! Join Mr. Zeevi, Ms. Pickett and School Psychologist, Meredith Abrams, as we welcome our new families and discuss the latest at Franklin.
Franklin Giveback: Viola Floral Donates 20% Back to Franklin!
This deal is a win-win: Order a beautiful Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers from Franklin mom-owned business, and the PTA gets 20% of proceeds! Order here!
SMMUSD Gift Card Drive
Let’s help make a difference by donating gift cards to support families impacted by the fires. Drop off gift cards in the front office.
Art Cart in the Library for Valentine's Day Cards
Volunteers from both Art Cart and the Library will join together to host a Valentine’s Day card making event on February 13th during lunch recess.
Science Club: Ocean Pollution With Heal the Bay, Jan 30, 5:00pm, MPR
Come listen to an expert from Heal the Bay teach us about ocean pollution and how it impacts the marine ecosystem.
Parent Ed: Nurturing an Appreciation for Reading with Paula Flynn-Feb 4, 8:45am, Rm. 3
Welcome back former Franklin teacher, Ms. Paula Flynn, at this fantastic seminar about nurturing an appreciation for reading with our young children. RSVP here.
Math Olympiad Tryouts On Tues., Jan 21 at 7:40am Room 37
Open to 4th and 5th graders only - try out and join the team! Meetings are before school (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and some Fridays during lunch. Great way to sharpen skills!
NEW Franklin Spirit Wear has Arrived
Great new styles for long sleeved t-shirts, hoodies and hats! Get your Franklin gear now!
5th Grade Culmination - Calling All Volunteers!
5th grade parents, help make this year’s events memorable! Join us for a meeting on Tuesday, January 28th at 8:35am.
P.S. Arts Family Art Night: Tues, Dec 17 @ 5:30pm
Join us for a fun evening for the entire family!
PTA Meeting Thursday, Dec 19 at 7 P.m. on Zoom
Note the new time - join us from the comfort of home to hear what’s coming up at school!