Enrichment Program Update

1/15/2026 5:32 pm

This week, our Franklin Falcons enjoyed an energizing assembly with Alphabet Rockers, a Grammy-winning hip-hop group that uses music and movement to promote belonging, empathy, and social justice. Through songs and dance, students were encouraged to celebrate their identities, respect differences, and stand up for one another.

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IEP & 504 Information Webinar

1/15/2026 5:31 pm

Burlingame School District will host an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan Information Webinar with Q&A on January 22 at 6pm. Learn more about relevant forms and timelines over the Zoom session. 

Zoom Info:

• Webinar ID: 879 2938 0299
• Passcode: 043173

Questions? Contact Amy Rocca at sedac@burlingamepta.com

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PTA Volunteers Needed!

1/15/2026 5:30 pm

We’re looking for a few parents to lead some fun, low-commitment roles. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is a great way to support our school community!

1. Monthly Teacher & Staff Birthday Celebration (approx. 1 hour/month)
Help us show appreciation to our amazing teachers and staff.
If you’re interested, please email Nicole at execVP@franklinpta-burlingame.com

2. Math Mondays (1–4 hours/month)
Join us in supporting students during our weekly math activities.
To sign up or learn more, email Abby at volunteers@franklinpta-burlingame.com 

3. Science Day – Call for Science Experts & Presenters!

Last year’s Science Expo was a huge success, and our students are already excited for this year’s event! We hope to involve even more of our talented community members, especially the many scientists, engineers, and STEM professionals in our school family.

We plan to host Science Day in April, and we are starting recruitment now for planning purposes. 

We are looking for:

• Professionals working in science-related fields to lead a station or activity
• Medical or healthcare professionals
• Researchers (biology, chemistry, physics)
• Environmental scientists
• Tech, AI, and biotech professionals
• Aerospace, robotics, or lab specialists
• Engineers (software, mechanical, electrical, civil)
• Anyone whose work connects to science or STEM!
• Volunteers who can share a simple science experiment or hands-on demonstration

What you need to do:

Host a station and lead your activity.

The PTA will prepare materials and provide manpower, so you’ll be fully supported.

If you’re interested or would like more details, please email us at volunteers@franklinpta-burlingame.com and president@franklinpta-burlingame.com 

Let’s work together to make this year’s Science Day inspiring, educational, and full of discovery!

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Our New Falcons Merch Store is Here!

11/5/2025 5:42 pm

Show your Falcon pride! The Franklin PTA is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Franklin Falcons Online Merch Store — your one-stop shop for spirit wear and fun Falcon gear for the whole family.

From cozy hoodies and tees to hats, there’s something for every Falcon fan. Every purchase helps support our school community and PTA programs!

👉 Shop now at: franklinfalcons.threadless.com

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A Message from Our PTA President

Dear Falcon Families,

Welcome to a new school year! I’m thrilled to serve as your Franklin PTA President and to work alongside our wonderful board of 23 dedicated parent volunteers. The PTA is open to all families, and we warmly invite you to join us—whether it’s by becoming a member, serving on a committee, or lending a hand at one of our many events. Your voice and participation help shape the experiences we create for our children.

Last year, thanks to your generosity, our Walk-A-Thon and other fundraisers raised over $80,000. These funds directly supported enrichment programs like field trips, assemblies, the first-ever Franklin Science Expo, Makerspace and community events such as Family Bingo Night, the Glow Party and Kidchella. Together, we made a real impact—and we couldn’t have done it without you.

This year, our biggest fundraiser—the Walk-A-Thon—is just around the corner (October 17 at 1pm). We hope you’ll get involved by becoming a t-shirt sponsor (deadline is September 27 at noon), donating, or volunteering. Every contribution helps us continue bringing memorable and enriching programs and opportunities to our students and our Franklin community.

Here’s to another year of connection, learning, and fun—Go Falcons!

Warmly,
Winnie Wu 

Mom to Alessandra (K, Room 5), Penelope (2.5yo)

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THANK YOU & A Huge Round of Applause for Our Walk-a-Thon Team!

Thank you to all the families that pitched in to support this year's Walk-A-Thon! Also, a huge thank you to our amazing Walk-A-Thon committee — Dannis, Kristine, Abby, Nicole, Bhavya, Haivanna, Wing, Mira, and Jason — along with our incredible Dad’s Club and volunteers for coming together to make this year’s Walk-a-Thon such a tremendous success! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that we’re on track to reach our $80K goal as company matches continue to come in. Your heart, effort, and time have truly made a difference — our students and families will benefit enormously from all your hard work.

We’re looking forward to another wonderful year filled with enrichment, community, and fun experiences for our students and families!

Congratulations to our winning classes:
🏆 Falcon Plushies (most funds raised): Kobayashi – $10,506
🎈 Extra Recess (top 3 highest participation): Lanam, Turner, and LaGory

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Get to Know Your PTA Board

We are excited to introduce the 2025-2026 Franklin PTA Board. See the full roster below and click here for more information about your PTA team.

If you see us around, please say “hi” and ask any PTA-related questions you may have. Also, please join us at our next General Meeting on October 10 at 1:45pm in the MPR! 

Your 2025-2026 PTA Team:

Winnie Wu, President

Nicole Sachkar, Executive Vice President

Wing Yeung Shih, Secretary & VP Communications

Jamie Lubeck, Treasurer

April Liao, Financial Secretary

Bhavya Tatineni, Co-VP Community Outreach

Haivanna Tran, Co-VP Community Outreach

Dannis Chang, Co-VP Fundraising

Kristine-Ann Hespelt, Co-VP Fundraising

Rosalind Eckstein, Co-VP Room Reps

Augustine Li, Co-VP Room Reps

Abby Lin, VP Volunteers

Reshma Iyer, Enrichment Program Co-Chair

Manasi Biwalkar, Enrichment Program Co-Chair

Melanie Burchby, Reflections Chair

Kathy Tsai, VP Community Support

Sibo Srivastava, Co-VP Technology

Mira Chiang, Co-VP Technology & Designer

Ana Sousa, Parliamentarian

Melody So, Historian

Winchelle Tran, MakerSpace Co-Chair

Daria Kalacheva, MakerSpace Co-Chair

Krishna Bhupatiraju, Auditor

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Volunteers Needed!

Please take a look at all the volunteer opportunities and sign up for any role that interests you: Franklin Volunteer Needs 25/26

We’re actively looking for volunteers to support lunch duty and Pop-up Monday events (Chess, Math, Board Games, Pop Up Art, etc.) Walk-A-Thon volunteer opportunities are posted - please join us!

Questions? Email Abby at volunteers@franklinpta-burlingame.com 

Your time and contributions truly help make this year amazing for our kiddos - thank you!

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PTA Activities Recap

Click below to learn more about recent PTA-sponsored events: Ice Cream Social and Dance Assembly

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