SMMUSD Special Education Workshop-Anxiety and School Refusal: Thurs, May 14th, 8:45-10am, District Office Board Room
Join this parent workshop and learn practical ways to support children experiencing anxiety and school avoidance.
Honorary Service Awards: Thurs, May 21st at 4pm
Join us as we celebrate the exemplary faculty, staff and PTA members who have had an extraordinary impact on our community during their time at Franklin. Rsvp here!
Movie Night: Zootopia 2, Fri, May 15 - Gates Open at 7pm, Movie Starts at 7:45pm
Please join your Franklin friends for our Spring Movie Night on the back field! Bring your blanket, chairs, picnic dinner and cash for concessions!
The Franklin Water Balloon Drop is Back! Wed, May 13th @ 1:30pm, Front Lawn
Franklin’s Water Balloon Drop is back. Check here for participation rules.
CREST Enrichment Half Day Camp For Ages 8 - 14, McKinley Elementary
Crest Enrichment Half Day camp offers weekly sessions for ages 8–14 from June 22nd through July 17th. Join the fun!
Multicultural Fair Wrap Up!
Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year’s Multicultural Fair a huge success!
CREST Summer Camp Registration is Open! Open to Ages 8 - 14, Will Rogers Learning Community
Crest Summer Camp at Will Rogers Learning Community offers weekly sessions for ages 8–14 from June 15th through August 7th. Join the fun!
5th Grade Culmination Philanthropy Project: Student LunchBox
Support the 5th Grade BAKE SALE supporting Student LunchBox tomorrow, Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM at the southeast corner of 12th Street and Montana.
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 PTA Executive Board!
Check out the 2026-2027 Executive Board!
Science Club: Interactive Journey from Awareness to Action: Tues, April 28th @ 6:00 PM, Cafetorium
Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on student workshop exploring pollution, microplastics and how everyday choices impact our planet. Open to all Franklin students.
SMMPTA Arts Party: Mon, May 11th, 4-6pm, Cayton Children’s Museum
Join SMMPTA for a free, family-friendly Arts Party on May 11th at the Cayton Children’s Museum featuring student art, performances and hands-on activities.
SMBGC Track & Field Signups For 2nd-5th Graders
Join a four‑week youth Track & Field program with practices and two track meets. Open to grades 2nd-5th.
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.
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!