2nd Annual Chess Tournament Recap
Congrats to the students who participated in the Chess Tournament—and a huge congrats to the top 10 players advancing to the inter-school tournament on Saturday!
SAMOHI Orchestras Spring Pops Concert: Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm, Barnum Hall
The Samohi Orchestras Spring Pops Concert is May 1st at 6:30pm in Barnum Hall, featuring Broadway hits, film scores and more—purchase tickets!
P.S. ARTS Family Art Night: Wed, April 29th @ 5pm, Cafetorium
Join a FREE family art event with PS ARTS Teaching Artists leading families in a hands-on visual art project.
Campus Beautification Day: Sun, April 26th from 10am-2pm
Volunteers needed for Campus Beautification Day—help clean, organize and even middle schoolers can earn service hours!
Returning to Franklin Next Year? Complete the Parent Input Form by Friday, April 24th
Class placements for 2026–2027 are thoughtfully created to balance student needs and parent input is welcomed by April 24th. Fill out the form today!
A few Spots Left for Summer Adventure!
Learn more about the program and sign up before all spots are filled.
District Wide DEI Event-Resilience & Belonging: Thurs, April 23rd From 5:30pm-8:00pm at Santa Monica High School
RSVP for this special event on April 23rd at Santa Monica High for an evening of community, conversation and connection.
California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP) and California Alternate Assessments (CAA)
CAASPP testing for grades 3–5 begins in May—help your child feel confident and ready to do their best!
Coffee with the Principals-Lincoln Franklin Bridge: Wed, April 22nd at 8:45 am, Cafetorium
Attention all parents-especially 5th grade families! Join Ms. Burton and Lincoln Principal, Dr. Jose Cuevas, to ask questions and learn more about Lincoln.
2026-2027 PTA Executive Board Nominations Announced
Check out the 2026–2027 PTA Executive Board nominations and join the PTA. Members who sign up at least 30 days before the April 23rd meeting can vote on the slate.
The Brand-New Golden Plane Award Current Standings
Franklin is at 48% participation—help us rally more donors and soar to win the Golden Plane Award!
11th Annual Santa Monica Wine Auction-Tickets Selling Fast!
Purchase your ticket for a magical, sell-out evening of wine, food and community! And make sure to check out our Silent Auction, opening April 20th.
Class of 2026 Panoramic Portrait is Available for Viewing and Ordering
Attention 5th grade parents! You can now view and order the Class of 2026 Panoramic Portrait!
Franklin Town Hall Update
Missed Tuesday night’s Town Hall? Check out the full presentation to see what’s ahead and sign up for Neighborhood News to stay informed of upcoming events and activities at Franklin.
The Multicultural Fair is Next Thursday, Apr 23rd, 5-7pm-RSVP Now!
The beloved Franklin Multicultural Fair is happening next Thursday, April 23rd! Be sure to RSVP and take a look at the exciting raffle items that will be featured.
2nd Annual Franklin Chess Tournament and Exhibition: Sat, April 18th at 10:00am, Cafetorium
Sign up by Monday, March 30. Top Franklin finishers will win prizes and the chance to represent Franklin at a later Inter-School Tournament.
Show Your Santa Monica ❤️ Love
Vote for the Ed Foundation as Santa Monica’s Most Loved Nonprofit and don’t forget to vote for Franklin, too!
PTA Meeting: Thurs, March 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.