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SMMPTA Council is Seeking Nominations for 2026-2027
Monica Gelfand 2/6/26 Monica Gelfand 2/6/26

SMMPTA Council is Seeking Nominations for 2026-2027

SMMPTA Council is seeking nominations for the 2026–2027 Executive Board (3rd VP Health & Safety, 4th VP Education, Recording Secretary). Interested members can email for details or to join the ballot. Deadline February 10.

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PTA Meeting: Thurs, Feb. 19 at 8:45 am, Room 3
Dara Beer 2/6/26 Dara Beer 2/6/26

PTA Meeting: Thurs, Feb. 19 at 8:45 am, Room 3

Join the PTA meeting to hear all that is planned in the next few months! With so much going on, you won’t want to miss it! Agenda found here.

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Seeking Host Families and Performance Groups for the Multicultural Fair on April 23rd
Monica Gelfand 2/5/26 Monica Gelfand 2/5/26

Seeking Host Families and Performance Groups for the Multicultural Fair on April 23rd

One of our most anticipated events is coming up! Please check out the info sheet and sign up to participate.

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Coffee with the Principal: Thurs, Feb 12th at 8:45 am, Rm. 3
Dara Beer 2/5/26 Dara Beer 2/5/26

Coffee with the Principal: Thurs, Feb 12th at 8:45 am, Rm. 3

Join us in Room 3 along with our Principal, Ms. Burton. This is a great opportunity to connect with the Franklin community.

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Science Club: SaMoTech Robotics: Tues, Feb 10 @ 6:00 PM, Cafetorium
Dara Beer 2/4/26 Dara Beer 2/4/26

Science Club: SaMoTech Robotics: Tues, Feb 10 @ 6:00 PM, Cafetorium

SaMoTech Robotics returns next week-Meet the students and drive real competition robots at this exciting, hands-on STEM event! Open to all Franklin students.

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The Move-A-Thon is Happening on January 30th!
Monica Gelfand 1/30/26 Monica Gelfand 1/30/26

The Move-A-Thon is Happening on January 30th!

The Move-A-Thon has officially been rescheduled for Friday, January 30th! Sign up now as a Class Volunteer or a Core Volunteer and help make Jan 30 an unforgettable day for our Bolts!

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Claim your Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Will be Donated February 27th
Monica Gelfand 1/29/26 Monica Gelfand 1/29/26

Claim your Lost & Found - Unclaimed Items Will be Donated February 27th

Look through the Lost and Found and claim those missing items!

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5th Grade Families: Get to Know Lincoln!
Monica Gelfand 1/29/26 Monica Gelfand 1/29/26

5th Grade Families: Get to Know Lincoln!

Get to know Lincoln Middle School on Thursday, February 5th at 6pm in Lincoln’s auditorium.

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Winter Book Café: Fri, Feb 13th at 7:45am, Library
Dara Beer 1/28/26 Dara Beer 1/28/26

Winter Book Café: Fri, Feb 13th at 7:45am, Library

Start your morning off with reading, friends, coffee and breakfast treats!

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Parent Ed Recap: What we Learned About Lice
Monica Gelfand 1/28/26 Monica Gelfand 1/28/26

Parent Ed Recap: What we Learned About Lice

Missed Tuesday’s Parent Ed? Check out the presentation on lice prevention, treatment and school health procedures.

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33rd District Annual and SMM PTA Council Election Meeting: Thurs, Feb 26th at 9:30am
Monica Gelfand 1/28/26 Monica Gelfand 1/28/26

33rd District Annual and SMM PTA Council Election Meeting: Thurs, Feb 26th at 9:30am

Register for the 33rd District PTA’s virtual Annual Association Meeting on February 26th.

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Student Portrait Plates Now on Sale!
Dara Beer 1/23/26 Dara Beer 1/23/26

Student Portrait Plates Now on Sale!

TK - 5th grade students will be working on self portraits that will be transformed into a commemorative plate! Order your portrait plates here before March 13th.

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The Brand-New Golden Plane Award Is Up for Grabs
Monica Gelfand 1/22/26 Monica Gelfand 1/22/26

The Brand-New Golden Plane Award Is Up for Grabs

Franklin, this is our moment—let’s come together, boost participation and soar toward the Golden Plane Award!

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Screenagers: Film Screening at JAMS Performance Studio, Tues, Jan 27th @ 6pm
Monica Gelfand 1/21/26 Monica Gelfand 1/21/26

Screenagers: Film Screening at JAMS Performance Studio, Tues, Jan 27th @ 6pm

JAMS is offering a film screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Learn how to empower kids to navigate and find balance in the digital world. RSVP to this timely event!

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Frozen at Lincoln Middle School: Jan 23-25
Monica Gelfand 1/16/26 Monica Gelfand 1/16/26

Frozen at Lincoln Middle School: Jan 23-25

Come watch Lincoln middle schoolers perform in Frozen. Purchase tickets before they sell out!

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Franklin Dance Team SignUps for 4th and 5th Graders!
Monica Gelfand 1/15/26 Monica Gelfand 1/15/26

Franklin Dance Team SignUps for 4th and 5th Graders!

Franklin’s Dance Team signups are back! Learn technique, practice dance routines and perform at school assemblies. Open to 4th and 5th graders. Sign-up by 1/23.

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Winter/Spring Theater, Grades 3-5, Free After-School Program, Mondays & Wednesdays
Monica Gelfand 1/15/26 Monica Gelfand 1/15/26

Winter/Spring Theater, Grades 3-5, Free After-School Program, Mondays & Wednesdays

A free after-school theater program for grades 3–5, taught by fellow Franklin mom and Performing Arts Educator, Melissa Sullivan.

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Science Olympiad Informational Meetings: Mon, Jan 26th and Wed, Jan 28th at 7:40am-8:25am, Rm 25
Monica Gelfand 1/14/26 Monica Gelfand 1/14/26

Science Olympiad Informational Meetings: Mon, Jan 26th and Wed, Jan 28th at 7:40am-8:25am, Rm 25

Science Olympiad is coming to Franklin and is open to 4th and 5th graders. Join us on 1/26 or 1/28 at our informational meetings to learn more info.

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Calling all Franklin 5th Graders!
Monica Gelfand 1/14/26 Monica Gelfand 1/14/26

Calling all Franklin 5th Graders!

Design a picture with your Franklin Bolt spirit for a chance to be featured on the 5th grade Memory Book cover! Submissions due 2/3.

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Future Vikings: Perform with SAMOHI’s Pep Squad, GrADES K-6
Monica Gelfand 1/8/26 Monica Gelfand 1/8/26

Future Vikings: Perform with SAMOHI’s Pep Squad, GrADES K-6

A great opportunity for your child to train with the Samohi Pep Squad and perform at halftime of the girls varsity game. Register here!

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