Franklin Flyers Newsletter
January 13th - January 17th
Weaving science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics into daily instruction using hands on learning and exploration! Our vision: All students grow to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and confident global citizens who positively impact our world. Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet-Home of Innovators, Scholars and Leaders!
To ensure the safety of all our students, staff, and community members, we kindly ask everyone to follow traffic safety laws during drop-off and pick-up times.
Please remember:
- Do not double-park when dropping off or picking up your child, as this creates unsafe conditions and blocks traffic for others.
- If you would like to walk your child into campus, please park in a designated parking area and walk in safely.
- Utilize our Franklin Ambassadors and Safety Patrol for assistance. They are here to help safely guide students onto campus.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep Franklin a safe place for everyone.
Lost & Found
Please take some time to look through the lost & found cart when you pick up.
REGISTER FOR YOUR $24.99 PRESCHOOL FUN CARD TODAY
Give your littlest ones an ocean of fun at SeaWorld San Diego with a 2025 Preschool Fun Card! For a limited time, it’s available for children ages 3-5 in San Diego and Orange Counties and offers unlimited admission through Dec. 31, 2025. (Blockout dates apply.)
Limited quantities of 2025 Preschool Fun Cards are available now, so don't wait!
📆 Upcoming Events 📆
January Important Dates
15th: Family Wednesday (Celebrating Ben Franklin's Birthday)
20th: MLK Day of Service (No School)
21st: Flyer Rally (3rd-5th)
- 27th-31st: Great Kindness Challenge Week
ALL EVENT TIMES WILL BE UPDATED ON CLASS DOJO
MLK Day of Service (No School)
As we approach this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are reminded of Dr. King’s powerful vision of a Beloved Community—a society rooted in love, justice, and equality. This year marks 30 years of celebrating MLK Day as a National Day of Service, and it is an opportunity to honor Dr. King's legacy through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and community-building.
The MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20 is a call to action to come together and demonstrate how service, no matter how big or small, can unite us, build bridges, and bring healing to our communities. Whether through volunteering, organizing a donation drive, or performing a random act of kindness, every contribution makes a meaningful impact.
As educators, we have the unique privilege of inspiring our students to embrace these values and contribute to a more just and compassionate world. I encourage you to participate in this special day and to reflect on how we can continue to embody the principles of service and equity in our work.
Let’s come together to build Dr. King's Beloved Community and show the transformative power of service.
Monday, Jan 20, 2025, 07:00 AM
You're Invited: Online Parent Training on the Importance of Establishing Routines
Dear Parents and Guardians,
SDUSD is excited to invite you to a special online parent training offered to families across all of SDUSD’s Early Learning Programs. Join us as we explore how establishing routines can positively impact your child’s development and support a successful home and school experience.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
💻 Location: Online (link to be provided upon registration)
Topic: The Importance of Establishing Routines
Presenter: LaShorage Shaffer, Pyramid Model Consortium
Additional Information:
Spanish interpretation will be available to ensure this session is accessible to all families.
We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn practical strategies and insights from an expert in early childhood education. Together, we can create environments that foster growth, confidence, and success for our children.
Please RSVP or contact us for further details. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, 05:00 PM
WALKING CLUB PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to mark laps and encourage students to jog/run/walk in the morning before school. We are hoping to start right after Winter Break, hopefully the second week in January. If you are interested, please complete an information form in the front office and Coach Hilferty or Ms. Carter will contact you with details.🙂
The PTA is forming a Family Engagement / Events Committee, and we would love your ideas and (self-) nominations for a Committee Chairperson, Events Committee members, or even folks who will sign up to be general volunteers for the PTA. You can also email us at email us at FranklinSDPTA@gmail.com if you can help with any of these things, so we can spread the love that makes our school so awesome!
Membership Matters
Ok, well this is kind of embarrassing but we need your help. We really need you to become a member of the PTA this year. Having a strong membership allows us to keep bringing exciting and fun programs to the school, raise money and awareness about how parents can support their children in school, and be taken seriously when we speak to district, city, county and state agencies about the challenges facing our school. If the membership fee is a barrier, please complete our PTA Member Due Scholarship Form, and a generous corporate sponsor will cover your dues!
Despite all the amazing energy and excitement this year, we still have not reached our membership goal. Please help us now if only so we can take out this request from future newsletters.
We need all students, parents, teachers, and interested community members to join our PTA so we can advocate with a unified voice on the most important issues facing our students and families!
We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram, or email us at FranklinSDPTA@gmail.com to tell us what’s on your mind, how you want to get involved, or what you wish was *even better* about our school!
*Note: Family Wednesday is a chance for parents to tour their students’ classrooms and see the students actively learning from 8:20-8:50 am four times a year in September, October, January & March.
CPMA 2025-26 Enrollment and School Presentations
Even though the Choice window for enrollment has closed, CPMA is still accepting student applications throughout the year. For any parents who'd like to sign up and begin the admissions process, they can go to the following admissions website at https://www.cpmaauditions.com/
Please feel free to pass this info on to any parents of students who may be interested in the arts. And be sure to check out our website to learn more about us.
If we haven't had a chance to visit your school yet for a presentation, you can email me at scoolican@sandi.net and I'd be happy to come in for a visit.
Contact Us
Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School
Principal: Ms. Tamara Allen-Muhammad
Elementary School Assistant: Letitia Buggs
School Clerk: Edy Aliangan
Attendance: Marisol Rojas
4481 Copeland Ave, S.D., CA 92116
Phone 619-344-3000| Fax 619-344-3040