Information Regarding Potential Non-Funding of CalFresh/EBT Benefits
CalFresh/EBT and SNAP benefits may be disrupted starting November 1, 2025. Please review local food resources below in case of temporary non-funding.
Guess Who’s Coming to Our Book Fair?
Beloved author, Barney Saltzberg, will be visiting Franklin—order signed books by Dec. 6 for guaranteed autographs!
Franklin Beautification Day: Sun, Nov 23rd from 10am-2pm
Help us make Franklin shine! Sign up to garden, clean our campus and more!
Lincoln Middle School Tours Coming Up
Looking forward to welcoming new, prospective families to tour Lincoln’s campus. Sign up here!
Dia de Los Muertos: Franklin’s Community Ofrenda
Our community ofrenda honors the Mexican culture and families who celebrate the holiday. Contributions can be dropped off in the school office by Wednesday, October 29th.
Halloween Parade, Friday, Oct 31st at 8:45am, Big Yard
Celebrate with us at 8:45am on the big yard for our annual Halloween Parade!
Pledge Week Success, Thanks to You!
Thanks to our amazing community-Pledge Week raised $220K! Congrats to our Pacific Park raffle winners!
PTA Meeting Thursday, Oct 23rd at 8:45 a.m. in the Cafetorium
Join the PTA meeting to hear all that is planned for this month and the upcoming year - with so much going on, you won’t want to miss it!
Annual Costume Swap: Hang Your Costume On The Idaho Gate For Others!
Bring your clean, gently used costumes and props to the Idaho Gate, hang them up and browse for a "new-to-you" costume to take home!
Math at Home: Simple Ways to Build Confidence and Joy, Tues, Oct 21st, 8:45-9:45am, Room 3
Join us for our first PTA Parent Ed Seminar of the year and learn ways to help support and build confidence in your student. RSVP here.
Get Moving on Your Move-a-thon Fun-raising!
The Move-A-Thon is coming up on November 14th! Get registered and start fundraising!
Scream Fest at Lincoln Middle School, Oct 24th-Oct 26th
Lincoln’s annual Scream Fest is back and you are invited! Watch the trailer and purchase tickets if you dare.
Recycle and Do Good!
Drop off old sneakers and used batteries at Franklin’s front office—support the PTA and protect the planet. Every small action counts!
Pledge Week is Coming!
Let's support our students and make a lasting difference. Please pledge your support today!
Head Lice Found In Our Community
Head lice have been identified in our community—while not a health hazard, early detection and prompt treatment are essential to prevent spread.
Block Party! Bike It Walk It Bus It - Friday, Oct 10th at 7:45 a.m.
Join the Bike It, Walk It, Bus It Block Party on Friday, Oct 10th and let’s win the Golden Sneaker again!
PTA Reflections - I Belong
The national art program invites students to create various types of art based on the theme, I Belong. Parent volunteers are needed to review submissions too. Art due October 10.
SMMUSD Folklorico Dance Classes - Grades 3-5
SMMUSD is happy to offer FREE Folklórico dance classes again for the 2025-26 school year. Participants will attend two classes after school each week. Enroll your student today.
Franklin Campus Campout – Friday, October 17!
Franklin Campus Campout - help make this a magical night of crafts, games, music and s’mores under the stars. Volunteer here to make it a success!
Reflections Contest Teams Up with United Against Hate Week: Poetry Feature
Got a poem for the Reflections contest? Submit by Sept 30 to have it entered into Santa Monica’s United Against Hate Week’s events in October.