Friends of Franklin ABOUT US A non-profit corporation operated by parents and friends of the students. Our mission is to raise funds for school enrichment programs such as literature, theater, art, music, and field trips Who We Are What We Do Minutes of Our Last Meeting Upcoming Events Contact Us PROGRAMS Accelerated Reader Franklin Kids Learning and Enrichment Fall 2008 Program FUNDRAISERS Fundraisers Volunteers Needed CONTACTS President: Lori Krause VicePresident: Shelly Freiberger Treasurer: Jim Contratto Secretary:  Nina Eliasoph LINKS Franklin Ave. School Profile L.A. Unified School District Franklin Boundaries Los Angeles  Public Library SPONSORS Your Business Here!

Upcoming Events at Franklin When: September 9 -- Friends of Franklin Annual Potluck Dinner/Meeting What: First FoF meeting of the year. Come, get involved. Bring a dish to share and find out how YOU can make a difference at Franklin and in your child's education. Where: Franklin's Verna Dautrieve Auditorium at 6 p.m. Childcare is also available (children must be potty trained) When: September 21 -- Franklin's Back to School Picnic in the Park What: Make new friends and reunite with old ones for a few hours in the park. Watch out for flyers and information in your e-newsletter. Where: Watch your backpack and e-newsletter for the destination (join e-newsletter by dropping us an e-mail at friends.of.franklin@gmail.com) When: Sunday 21 Sept, between 2 and 5 p.m. Childcare is also available (children must be potty trained) When: October 2 -- Homework without Hassles What: Educator Noel Janis-Norton will come to Franklin for an evening to discuss how to help your child stay focused, do his/her best work and create habits that make homework time a time without conflict. Where: Verna Dautrieve auditorium at Franklin Avenue Elementary When: Thursday 2 October at 6 p.m. Childcare is also available (children must be potty trained) Friends of Franklin Avenue Elementary School, Inc. c/o Franklin Avenue Elementary School 1910 N. Commonwealth Avenue Los Angeles, California 90027 School Phone: (323) 663-0320  For information, contact friends.of.franklin@gmail.com �(c) Friends of Franklin Avenue Elementary School, Inc.