Franklin families are invited to join us for a Virtual Family Preparedness Workshop. This informative session will help families feel prepared and confident in the event of an emergency, with practical tips you can implement right away.

Join us as our 1st–3rd graders shine in their dance performance with Soul of Cali! Each grade performs at a different time (times listed in article).

Grab your dancing shoes for a FREE night of R&B line dancing and light bites. Open to all SMMUSD students, staff and families. RSVP now!

Enjoy a fun and meaningful evening in support of the Santa Monica Ed Foundation! Purchase tickets today!

If you would like to have a voice and an active role in the Franklin's community, joining the Franklin PTA Executive Board is a great way to make a difference!

Each year the PTA honors members who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the life of our school. Nominate here by April 3rd! The ceremony will be on May 21st.

Our District PTA has some wonderful upcoming events, including the March 7th Stronger Together: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference at Lincoln Middle School and a Zoom roundtable on March 24.

Join SMMPTA for a screening of Social Studies and a live conversation with director, Lauren Greenfield, and film participants. Register here!

Important reminders on pick-up safety, Biddy Basketball updates and Spring Break Day Camp registration at Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club!

Come learn from Ms. Flynn, former Franklin 5th grade teacher, on raising lifelong readers.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.