It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays! Book a $50 photoshoot from September through November and 100% of the fee will be donated to the PTA.

Wondering about more ways to be involved at Franklin? Consider joining SGC and add your name to the ballot by emailing Wai Mei Lee by Monday, Sept 15.

Check out the new Fall session of Crest classes - water color painting, beginning Hebrew and more! Create your login and get ready to register on September 3rd at 6am!

If you love all things literature, we’ve got something for you! You’ll need to have volunteer training before you can help out, but let us know if you are interested!

Join the Friday Bike Bus as we pedal to school every Friday!

Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs for your family and join us on the big yard! DJ will be spinning tunes and snacks and dessert available for purchase!

Franklin Science Club is back and we’re kicking things off with a bang (literally)! Open to all TK–5 students—no sign-up needed.

If you are a TK/Kinder parent or new to Franklin, this party is for you! Join us to meet other families, members of the PTA and administrators. RSVP here. See you there!

Franklin’s Dance Team is back for its second year! Learn technique, practice dance routines and perform at assemblies and school events. Open to 4th and 5th graders. Sign up by 9/5.

Interested in being a Room Parent? Sign up today—it’s a great way to stay involved and make a positive impact in your child’s classroom!

Valet is back and we are looking for volunteers to help make it run safely and smoothly!

Join us directly after drop off on Thursday, August 21st at 8:45am in the cafetorium for our Volunteer and Program Expo.

The PTA is providing free Franklin Friend T-Shirts to all students, faculty and staff—submit a form for each student or staff member by September 15th!

We’re honored to be named the 2025 Most Loved Nonprofit by the Santa Monica Daily Press—thank you for your incredible support! 💙

Franklin Elementary held its first annual Chess Tournament on May 31, with nearly 50 K–5 students and a 22-game exhibition by National Master and Franklin dad, Josh Gutman.

Treat yourself to ice cream for our LAST PTA Giveback of the year! 20% of Franklin sales that day will benefit our school. YUM!!!

Parents: Ask your Franklin student about their favorite books this year and email us their picks to feature in the library in the Fall!

A huge thank you to all of our Spring Book Fair volunteers! We appreciate you!

Can you believe our 5th graders are graduating from Franklin? Mark your calendars for a week of celebration, fun and unforgettable memories!

Help make prom dreams come true—donate new or gently used formalwear, accessories, or sponsor a student at Samohi’s Prom Boutique!