
Help the Community Reach Our Goal!
Please consider donating to the Franklin Walk-A-Thon, our biggest fundraiser of the year! Your contributions directly power the enrichment and joy our kids experience at Franklin—from field trips, assemblies, Reflections Art Program, Science Expo, and MakerSpace, to community favorites like the Ice Cream Social, Bingo Night, Glow Party, and Kidchella. They also help us show appreciation for our amazing teachers!
Donation Link: PledgeStar
Volunteer Sign-up: Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
Announcing the special prize for the top fundraising class: a Frankie Falcon plush for each student in the class!

Franklin Family Bingo Night - November 13
Our annual Family Bingo Night will take place Thursday, November 13th from 3:30-5pm. We can’t do it without your help! Here are ways to contribute:
Prize Donations
We’re looking for new toy prizes (all ages) to give to our Bingo winners.
Food & Beverage Donations
Snacks, drinks, and treats are welcome to keep the fun going throughout the night!
Please drop off donations at the school office by Monday, November 3rd.
To volunteer, sign up here.
Thank you for supporting our Franklin community. Your generosity and time help make Family Bingo Night a success!
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Calling All Artists - Participate in the Reflections Art Competition!
Students are invited to participate in an art competition hosted by the National PTA. Express yourself through original artwork in the following categories:
- Visual Art
- Literature
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Dance Choreography
Deadline for submissions is October 24, 2025. Please click here for a virtual entry form. If you’d like to learn more about entering the program (including information about the Accessible Artist division) please visit the California PTA’s craft an entry page.
For any questions, please contact Melanie Burchby (Reflections Art Chair) at: reflections@franklinpta-burlingame.com.
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PTA General Meeting 10/10
You're invited to the next PTA General Meeting!
No prior PTA experience needed - just bring your interest and voice!
Why Join Us?
- Meet other families
- Find out what’s happening in our school community
- Learn about emergency management @ school
- Share your voice and ideas

Fall Conference Week - Snacks for Teachers & Staff
Sign up to provide snacks for our teachers and staff during Fall Conference Week (October 2-10)!
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Enrichment Program Update
After kicking off the year with a social and emotional learning (SEL)-focused assembly, this month will bring in a SkyDome Planetarium experience for the first time at Franklin!
Students from 2nd through 5th grade will get to travel through an enriching experience in space as they learn about stars, planets and more. Check out what this might look like!
1. Sign up to volunteer
Our events only happen if we have volunteers! It's a fun, rewarding way to connect with your kids, meet new people, and help your community. Events throughout the year include Drive-in Movie Night, Math Mondays, Family Dance, Science Fair, and Book Fair.
2. Join the PTA
Please join the PTA to have a voice in how we support the community! Everyone is welcome to join our monthly meetings, but only members are eligible to vote.
3. Donate
All gifts go 100% into Franklin for enrichment programs, classroom supplies, assemblies, library books, music, science and art supplies, and much more. Click below to donate via PayPal, or learn about other ways to donate. Franklin PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025-2026 WALK-A-THON GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS!
Arcee AI |
Born Defense |
Caccia Home Services |
Jack's Restaurant & Bar |
Malin Group | Golden Gate Southeby's International Realty |
Maple Auto Body |
The Space Aesthetics |
Zen Dental Studio |
Upcoming Events
- Monday, October 13
- Tuesday, October 14
- Friday, October 17
- Sunday, November 2
- Tuesday, November 4
- Tuesday, November 11
- Thursday, November 13
- Friday, November 14
Quick Links
The Franklin PTA partners closely with the wonderful Franklin Dad's Club. Please visit their site to learn more!

While the PTA directly supports our Franklin Community, the BCE is vital to keeping our Burlingame Elementary and Middle Schools fully funded. Please visit their site to learn more and contribute.