SMMUSD Parent Academy, Sat, Oct 18th from 9am-3pm, Lincoln Middle School
Engage, learn, and connect with SMMUSD parents at Lincoln Middle School at the 2nd Annual Parent Academy on Sat, October 18th. Watch this video to learn more about it.
Friday Night Soccer Skills Camp K-6th Grade To Benefit the SAMOHI Boys Soccer Teams
The SAMOHI Boys Soccer Teams are offering a Friday nights soccer skills camp for K-6th graders. All proceeds will benefit SAMOHI boys' soccer. Sign up here!
PTA Restaurant Giveback: Chipotle, Thurs, Sept 25, 4-8pm
Treat yourself to Chipotle while supporting the Franklin PTA! 25% of all Franklin sales that day will benefit our school. Enjoy!
Free After-School Theater Foundations Class at Franklin for 3rd-5th Grade
This fall we will offer a theater course led by Franklin parent and pro. Students will build confidence, creativity, and stage skills in a fun, supportive space. Limited spots—email to reserve!
Join the Fun with Art Cart!
Sign up here to help 1st thru 5th grade students unleash their creativity and enjoy a peaceful recess.
Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club Flag Football Team is Forming
SMBGC is proud to offer flag football for all 2nd - 5th Grders after school. Sign up by Sept 15th!
Weekend Bag Program Helps Address Food Insecurity
Franklin families wishing to enroll should contact our school’s Bilingual Community Liaison, Florencia Rams and fill out a Program opt-in form.
Join Franklin's Gardening Club
Do you love sunshine, dirt and fun? Franklin’s Gardening Club is looking for volunteers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Sign up here.
Chess Club Continues to Meet on Wednesdays in the New Year
For students who love to play chess or who want to learn more! Join us in the library during lunch recess every Wednesday or come to our next morning meeting on Wed, Oct 22nd at 7:45am.
Want to be Part of Franklin’s Site Governance Council?
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.
Calling All Book Lovers- Library Volunteers Needed
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!
Back to School Picnic, Friday Sept 12 from 5-7pm, Big Yard
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!
Science Club: Mad Science-Gas Works, Wed, Sept 10th at 6pm
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.
New Parent Party, Tues, Sept 16th from 6-8pm
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!
Room Parents Needed
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 Starts the First Day of School and Volunteers are Needed!
Valet is back and we are looking for volunteers to help make it run safely and smoothly!
Volunteer & Program Expo - First Day of School
Join us directly after drop off on Thursday, August 21st at 8:45am in the cafetorium for our Volunteer and Program Expo.
Free Franklin Friend T-Shirt
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!
Thank You for Supporting SMEF All Year Long!
We’re honored to be named the 2025 Most Loved Nonprofit by the Santa Monica Daily Press—thank you for your incredible support! 💙
First Annual Chess Tournament
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.