Franklin News & Updates

Stay up to date on the latest happenings around Franklin!

 

Meals on Wheels - Holiday Cards

12/5/2024 10:00 pm

This month the PTA hosted a pop-up art club featuring holiday card crafts for Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels will deliver the handmade holiday cards along with meals to homebound seniors. Franklin students brought their enthusiasm and artistic talent to this wonderful community event. 

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Math Night

12/5/2024 9:00 pm

Our Math Night with Mathnasium was a huge success, in bringing the school community together for a fun and enriching evening! A big thank you to our Enrichment VPs, Manasi Bhuskute and Reshma Iyer for bring this Franklin and to our fifth-grade volunteers for their support in making this event enjoyable for all! 

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Sincere Gratitude

12/5/2024 8:00 pm

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who contributed delicious appetizers and treats for our Appetizers and Treats for Teachers event before Thanksgiving! Your generous donations helped create a warm and festive atmosphere that our teachers truly appreciated.
 
A special shout-out to our dedicated PTA team for their hard work in organizing this wonderful event. Together, we made a meaningful gesture of gratitude for our amazing educators.
 
Thank you for your support and for making this gathering a success!

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Bingo Night was a huge success!!

12/5/2024 7:00 pm

Thank you to all the families for joining us at Family Bingo Night! Your participation made the evening a resounding success, filled with laughter and community spirit.
 
We hope you enjoyed the games, prizes, and time spent with friends and neighbors. A special thank you to our PTA volunteers for their hard work in organizing this fun-filled event. We look forward to seeing you at our next gathering!

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Big Five Safety Plan

10/11/2024 10:26 am

The Big Five Safety Plan
The Burlingame School District and Franklin Elementary School follow the safety guidelines outlined in the Big Five. This is a common emergency plan adopted by all San Mateo County School Districts and law enforcement agencies.

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Register for Girls Softball 2025 Spring Season !

10/1/2024 5:49 pm

Register Now for Burlingame Girls Softball 2025 Spring Season!

We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Spring Softball Rec Season is officially open! To secure your daughter(s)' spot, simply REGISTER HERE. Log in or create a new SportsEngine account to get started.

 

Don’t miss out on our early bird discount—save $40 by registering before November 30th!

 

Practices will begin in February, with games running from March through early May. Spread the word to friends and family who might want to join in the fun!

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California State Park Adventure Pass

9/20/2024 4:56 pm

In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, State Parks is offering the California State Park Adventure Pass, which provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 54 state parks throughout the state. A fourth grader from California attending a public school, and their family (up to three adults and other kids) and friends (everyone in your car) can enjoy all sorts of adventures at state parks during your whole fourth grade year—and the following summer, too. This pass is valid for the one-year period during which the child is a fourth grader or fourth grade equivalent attending a public school from September 1 to August 31 of that year. To obtain the pass, parent(s) or guardian(s) can go to ReserveCalifornia.com or call (800) 444-7275. You will then be prompted to set up a profile by providing your name, address, phone number and email address, and you will be sent a free California State Park Adventure Pass through email. Individuals who do not have access to a smartphone, computer or printer and/or do not have an email address, can still get a pass by visiting a State Parks Pass Sales Office. Click here for a list of Pass Sales Office locations. Click here to learn more about the California State Park Adventure Pass.

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Burlingame Cub Scouts Pack 128

9/20/2024 4:55 pm

Cub Scout Pack 128 is hosting an info session on Thursday, September 19, from 6-7pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (301 Burlingame Avenue) for all interested Scouts and their families. Pack 128 serves K-5 boys and girls from Franklin, Hoover, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Washington Elementary Schools. Other schools are welcome. More info about the Pack can be found at https://www.troopwebhostcs.org/Pack128Burlingame/ Cub Scouts is an organization focused on fostering leadership, developing skills, and connecting with people and the outdoors through adventures and activities. Scouts in Pack 128 meet about twice per month. Highlights include family camping trips, Pinewood Derby, and overnighters at local attractions, like the California Academy of Sciences and the USS Hornet decommissioned aircraft carrier.

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Burlingame Run Club

9/20/2024 4:53 pm

The Burlingame Run Club is a running group for 1st - 5th graders in the Burlingame area, started by a group of Burlingame parents who believe in the power of running and community. The Run Club is open to all abilities and will teach the power of positive self-talk, goal setting, and commitment. Our weekly practices will incorporate engaging age appropriate running games and activities, fostering a sense of inclusivity and fun. To celebrate progress, we have planned a mid-season and end of season race.

 

When: Fall 2024 - Monday evenings 5-6pm, beginning September 9th
Location: Washington Park (Community Center)
Who: Open to all 1st-5th Graders
Sign up: Burlingame Parks and Rec - Activity Guide F8099976

 

Questions or interested in helping out? Email us at: burlingamerunclub@gmail.com

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