5/14/2026 9:27 pm

We’re looking for new PTA board members to support our school community next year. No prior experience needed—we'd love to have you on the team! Here are some open roles:

• Co-VP Fundraising: Help organize fundraising events that support PTA programs and school enrichment.
• Executive VP: Support PTA operations, coordinate with board members, and help oversee PTA activities.
• Historian: Capture and preserve PTA memories through photos, event highlights, and year-end documentation.
• VP Community Support: Help foster family involvement and coordinate events that support community well-being.
• Membership Coordinator: Promote PTA membership, welcome new families, and help grow community participation.

Interested or want to learn more? Please contact Abby at volunteers@franklinpta-burlingame.com or Melanie at reflections@franklinpta-burlingame.com.  

1/15/2026 5:30 pm

We’re looking for a few parents to lead two 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. LUNCH DUTY is Short-Staffed! 

Please consider volunteering at lunch duty while the teacher is on their lunch break. This is a great opportunity to see your children interact with their friends, and they love to see you on camps. Clearance is required. Sign up on the “Lunch Duty” tab here.

11/5/2025 5:42 pm

Show your Falcon pride! The Franklin PTA is excited to present our 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

4/23/2026 6:05 pm

Our Franklin Science Day this year was a huge success! Students were excited to spend a full day immersed in hands-on STEM learning and discovery.

During the school day, students rotated through engaging STEM stations hosted by Mobile Ed, a professional STEM education vendor. Students explored a variety of topics through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and excitement.

We also wanted to send a quick but heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who jumped in at the last minute yesterday to help with our Mobile Ed. We had a sudden need for extra hands, and you truly saved the day! Your willingness to step up on such short notice is what makes our Franklin community so special. We couldn't have pulled it off without your "emergency" support.

In the evening, we continued the celebration with our Family STEM Night, kicking off with an exciting demonstration from the Burlingame Robotics Club. Families then explored four interactive STEM stations together:

• Chocolate Station – Students learned about different types of chocolate and explored how chocolate is made, from bean to bar.
• Human Body Station – Healthcare professionals introduced students to the human body and helped them learn about key systems and how our bodies work.
• Microscopes & Zebrafish Station – Students got a close-up look at the microscopic world, exploring slides, zebrafish, and other fascinating specimens.
• STEM Kits Station – Students built their own balancing birds and doodling robots, combining creativity, engineering, and fun hands-on problem solving.

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the Leads, Co-Leads, and parent volunteers. Your thoughtful planning and hard work truly brought science to life for our students. A special thank you to STEM Leads/Co-Leads Rachel, Taylor, Maggie, Jessica, Ana, Jackie, Prasad, and Winnie for their thoughtful curriculum planning and execution, and Abby, Reshma, and Manasi for their leadership and support, and to Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. O’Dea for their constant help with logistics and coordination—this event would not have been possible without all of you!

3/26/2026 8:58 pm

Family Math Night was a hit on Wednesday! A big shoutout to our amazing volunteers, including an awesome crew of 5th graders, who made the night possible. Your energy and effort brought everything together!

Franklin families enjoyed a wide mix of math games, exciting prizes, and plenty of chances to connect as a community. There truly was something for everyone.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. Way to go, Falcons!

3/26/2026 5:56 pm

Mark your calendars and join us for an important community meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30pm in the Franklin Library. This is a valuable opportunity for everyone to come together and share ideas about how upcoming bond funds should be invested at Franklin.

The focus of this discussion will be on potential upgrades to our facilities and grounds, and your input is essential in helping shape these improvements. We encourage all community members to attend, participate, and have a voice in planning for the future of our shared spaces.

3/11/2026 3:29 pm

Be sure to re-register your returning student(s) for the upcoming school year as soon as possible. Doing so will help the staff plan for next year and hang on to our wonderful teachers and staff!

If you haven't yet received your snap code letter, please reach out to Mrs. O'Dea for help. 

If you know that you will not be returning to Franklin next year, please notify the school as soon as possible as well. This will allow free up spots for newly registering students.

3/10/2026 9:41 pm

Submit to the City of Burlingame's Earth Day Poster Contest by April 13! 

Winning posters will be displayed at the Burlingame Community Center and winners will receive $50 gift cards!

Open to all K-12 Students! Students must be Burlingame residents.

Click here for more information. 

2/25/2026 11:15 pm

Our school is advocating to the Bond Committee for campus improvements — including ideas such as adding more shade for hot summer days, repainting school walls, and enhancing student spaces. We would love your input! Your suggestions will be collected and presented directly to the Bond Committee at a meeting for all parents, to be held in the coming months to help ensure our school’s needs are clearly represented.

There are two easy ways to share your ideas:

1️⃣ In Person:
Stop by the Suggestion Box at the Glow Party check-in desk and drop off your written suggestion.

2️⃣ Online:
Submit your ideas through this Google Form. 

Every voice matters, and your feedback can make a real difference for our students and school community. Thank you for being engaged and involved!

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.