WE LOVE FRANKLIN!

Tues May 8 6pm
FOF Meeting

Thur May 17 Teacher Lunch

Thur May 24 Book Fair




 
WHEN IS SCHOOL CLOSED?
IMPORTANT NOTE:

These Bulletins are now on the School Website on the Bulletin link.  http://www.franklinaveelementary.org
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Memos from Mrs. Sasso
Monthly Calendars
LAUSD NOTICE!
New "Early Start" Instructional Calendar for 2011-2012 (Aug.15,2011-June 1,2012). Parents should voice their question and concerns before the 15 of December to Zsuzsanna.Vincze@lausd.net
The following provides more info as to where to find a draft of the calendar & so on.
http://www.kingms.org/ourpages/auto/2010/11/4/61346497/Early%20Start%20Calendar%20Info.pdf
The FOF Activities Calendar for the entire year is HERE!  Download it now and keep it on your desktop.
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FOF 2010 - 11 At A Glance!
OUR VILLAGE!
Franklin Ave. Elementary School
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90027
323-663-0320
Have you been to the new school website? Click on image to go to website.
New FOF Board Members Needed
Are you interested in
serving on the FOF's board?
If so, fill out the
questionnaire and return
it to the FOF mailbox in
the school office.  Any questions:

Contact:  Jenifer Gomez President FOF
Friends of Franklin, Inc.
Board of Directors

Jenny Gomez
President
beangomez@mac.com

Yesenia Castellanos
Vice President
kaycastellanos@yahoo.com
 
Aniko Alexovics
Treasurer
aniko.alexovics@gmail.com
 
Justine Janney
Secretary
justinelab@gmail.com

Brenda Alvarado
Director
gbgiii@msn.com

Jenni Hetrick
Director
jennihetrick@sbcglobal.net
 
Ellen Kennedy
Director
ellmatt@sbcglobal.net
 
Leslie Weinstein
Director
lmw@finewein.com
 
Lesley Kyle Wilson
Director
LesleyKyle@sbcglobal.net
 
Paul Yi
Director
yipaul@gmail.co


Friends of Franklin, Inc.

Is a non-profit corporation operated by parents and friends of the students.
Our mission is to raise funds for school
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FOF Board Questionnaire
As always, Tom La Bonge came through with some serious support for our school. His office donated all of the tables and many of the canopies that we needed to make our Halloween Carnival a success! THANK YOU TOM LABONGE. A special thanks to Tom LaBonge's staff: Jeanne Min, Gigi Galias and Carolyn Ramsay.

The Minutes of the monthly
Parent FOF Meetings
are now posted here.
SNACK SALE DATES:

These all fall on Fridays:

Nov 19                 3rd grade
 
Dec 3                   4th grade

Dec 17                 5th grade
 
Jan 14                  Kindergarten       
Jan 28                 1st grade

Feb 11                 2nd grade

Feb 25                 3rd grade
 
Mar 4                   4th grade

Mar 19                 5th grade
 
April 8                  Kindergarten
 
May 6                  1st grade

May 20                2nd grade
 
June 3                 3rd grade
STAY CONNECTED!
Didn't get last weeks Newsletter? We want to keep you informed about what's going on at Franklin, but we also want to be "Greener" and use less paper for our notices to parents.

Please join us in keeping Green and sign up for our e-Newsletter by sending us you name, email address, and the names and grades of your children.

Just drop us a line at friends.of.franklin@gmail.com
In Our Community  *  Calendar  *  Minutes  *  Projects  *  Gallery  *  eBay  *  Archive
SAT., MAY 12, at LA Family School, from 12-4.  TONS OF FUN!!!  Awesome activities for the kids, LIVE Music, Food, Drinks, Silent Auction & Boutique.   Performing is our very own beloved...The Hollow Trees, Ellen & Matt and The Zoggs! *** Kids are free! 

The latest development is a SHUFFLE CONTEST! How cute is that? Come see the kids dance - the winning team will be awarded some real LMFAO gear.

Team Hoffman-Kipp hosts this fabulous event.  Let's all support our Franklin family, as your entrance ticket goes towards Peter's medical treatment.  Click on Flyer for details.  There is a suggested ticket donation, but any donation is welcome. FACEBOOK PAGE:  http://www.facebook.com/events/391695587527723/
eRooooooots!
Eroots has been a big hit at Franklin! The boxes are so exciting and have such a varied selection of veggies and fruit and all are super fresh.

This is what we've been hearing...

"I love opening up the box, its like opening a present."

"My kids tried something new this week and they loved it."

"It forced me to cook veggies and I enjoyed doing it."

Sign up today for a weekly box or choose bi-weekly (every other week) at www.eroots.org and choose Franklin Elementary School as the community partner so we receive our $3/box. The more subscribers the better, get on board now!
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Mayor Villaraigosa's Office in conjunction with the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) American Heritage Month Planning Committee and The Department of Cultural Affairs hosts an annual poster contest sponsored by Wells Fargo. The contest is open to all school aged children grades K-12 in Los Angeles County.

The children have an opportunity to win some great prizes and expand their knowledge of the API culture. This year the children are being asked to create artwork around a person from the API community that "Broke the Mold."

The deadline for submissions is Friday May 4, 2012. We encourage all to participate and enter and look forward to seeing the children's art. All rules for the contest are on the attached flier. If you have additional questions regarding the contest in general or the rules please contact Rebeca Guerrero at rebeca.guerrero@lacity.org or call her at 213-202-5545.
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POSTER CONTEST FLYER!
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You're On Your Own for 7 Days  in a Disaster.
Do you know what you need? 
Go here for emergency information we all need!

http://yoyo7.lausd.net/
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DONOR'S CHOOSE
this just in!
CHASE and Clear Chanel communications are matching any donations up to $50 right now on Donor's Choose. Simply put CHASE in the activation code area.
 
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Learn all about Ms. Aimee & why she's so important to our school.
Interview by Elizabeth Weinstein - 5th Grade


Q:    How long have you been our music teacher at Franklin?

A:    I have been teaching at Franklin now for 6 years teaching Music and for 6.5 years teaching the after-school Theatre program.  It is a very special school with an incredible staff and amazing students.  I absolutely adore ......  Click here to read full interview!
Are you ready to join up ?
 
Are computers your passion?   We are kickstarting the Tech Committee, and we are looking for tech savvy parents.  We hope to meet monthly in order to develop a master plan for Franklin's technology.  Can you join us?  Please contact Jenny Gomez at beangomez@mac.com
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Despite our fundraising efforts, Friends of Franklin needs additional support to sustain the ongoing programs that make Franklin so special.  We invite you to sponsor one (or more) of the items on our WISH LIST.You can choose what program your contribution will underwrite!  Your help frees up FOF funds for the larger programs it must support.  All you need to do is identify a program, then either email FOF Treasurer Aniko Alexovics at aniko.alexovics@gmail.com, and tell her what you would like to sponsor or use the donation button on the Wish List Page.  Click Here.
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FRANKLIN KIDS
SAVE THE DATE
IN MAY!
CLICK HERE
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WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
FOF SURVEY OF HOW TO SPEND THE MONEY WE RAISE: Please take a minute to fill out this SURVEY It will help us in making decisions for the new year.  Your opinion counts! Fill out  the anonymous form, return to your teacher or a box in front office.  Also get on board with a committee...it's a lot of fun!
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Franklin Kids SUMMER CAMP 2012!!!
Click here for Registration!
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FARM FRANKLIN
Read about what Farm Franklin is up to. Did you hear the news? Because of all your emails and support, Enrich LA got the funds for us. We are going to have an Edible Garden!!!! Yay Enrich LA. Thank you Tomas O'Grady!
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE ...BE A BOARD MEMBER  (APPLICATION HERE!)
All Franklin Families!  At our June meeting, we elected four new Friends of Franklin board members for the 2011-2012 school year:  Christian Leffler, Jasmin Lorenz, Tawni Lucero, and Kathleen Salvaty.  Also, in accordance with Friends of Franklin's by-laws, the board elected Kathleen as President-Elect and Jasmin as Treasurer-Elect. Kathleen and Jasmin will begin serving as President and Treasurer, respectively, for the 2012-2013 school year.  We look forward to a great year.

Jennifer Hetrick and Leslie Weinstein are stepping down from the board. Their dedication helped make our school amazing and their board presence will be dearly missed.

A small number of board positions for 2011-12 remain open, and applications will be accepted until July 1. If you are interested, please fill out the FOF questionnaire available for download below or email Jenny Gomez at beangomez@mac.com. In addition, if you have any questions about Friends of Franklin's board procedures or would like to review our by-laws, please contact Jenny Gomez at beangomez@mac.com.

The minutes from our June meeting and past meetings are posted on the MINUTES Page.
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Newsletter Contact:
friendsoffranklininc@gmail.com

School Contact:
1910 N. Commwealth Ave. 90027
323-663-0320

School Website
http://franklinavees-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

E-ROOTS info: Click Here
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REVIEW OF DOCUMENTARY ON BULLYING BY GreatSchools.com

http://www.greatschools.org/parenting/bullying/6317-bullying-school-movie.gs
5 Reasons to Get Involved
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/754-5-reasons-to-get-involved
Have any useful and interesting links you'd like to share?  Give them here!  lmw@finewein.com

Concerned about GMO's in your food?  http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/  Below is GMO Brochure for your grocery shopping.

http://www.educateourstate.org/

http://www.laptoplunches.com

http://www.oprah.com/food/How-to-Choose-Healthy-Eco-Friendly-Seafood

101 Fun, Easy, & Cheap Indoor Activities for Kids!
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/101-fun-easy-and-cheap-indoor-activites.html
www.education.com
Check out this site.  Lots of info!
Miss something and wish we hadn't deleted it?  Have no fear...it's either in the Archives or In Our Community.
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FRANKLIN AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.  
                                        Los Angeles, CA  90027                                       
323-663-0320

Are you interested in serving on the FOF's Board?
 If so, fill out the questionnaire and return it to the FOF mailbox in the school office.
Any questions:  Contact: Jenifer Gomez President FOF