WE LOVE OUR KIDS!
 
Franklin Ave. Elementary School
1901 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90027
323-663-0320
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Franklin Kids!
Franklin Kids, a parent run organization, creatively addresses the Learning and Enrichment needs of the students at Franklin Avenue Elementary School. The goal of this organization is to provide the best quality Learning and Enrichment programming at an affordable cost.  The key components of our program includes; Enrichment classes in art, theater, science, and physical education, targeted homework help, playground activities as well as creative art projects tied to upcoming holidays and school events.  Unlike pre-packaged Learning and Enrichment programs, Franklin Kids is designed to evolve with the ever-changing needs and desires of the children and parents at Franklin.  Utilizing staff and parents from our own school community allows us to inspire students with professional talents and passions that are unique to our community.  It also assures continual updating of the selection of classes available. We welcome input from parents, teachers and children in our effort to ensure that their experience is engaging, productive, and fun.

Contact Director Sandi Picazo:  sandipicazo@gmail.com
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SAVE THE DATES!

February 7 - Valentine Cookie Decorating or Card Making - $2
*All proceeds will go to supplies needed for PATH

February 17 - "Hooping at School" with Maggie Sargent - $5
*Learn new dance moves with your Hoop!

Valentine's Day Nite!

Date:  Tuesday, February 14th
Time:  6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Place:  Silverlake Community Church
            2930 Hyperion Avenue (x street – Rowena)
            Los Angeles, 90027

Cost:  $10 includes movie, pizza & drink
$1 extra for popcorn

RSVP: February 13th - Wear your P.J.’s & bring your sleeping bag!!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Megan Gaspar, President
Leticia Gomez, Vice President
Mike Messex, Treasurer
Senisa Austin, Board Member & Founding Member
Kristine Han-Lee, Board Member
Molli Mcllvaine, Board Member
Sandi Picazo, Board Member, Founding Member & Program Director
Margot Schindler-Ehrens, Board Member
FRANKLIN KIDS CARE CLUB - January 2012

Welcome to the club! We are all about kids helping our community, so thank you for joining us.  We have fun activities planned for this session, such as making cards for homeless children living at PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), organizing a canned food drive, baking bread, and several others.  We want to teach children that they play an important role in improving the lives and experiences of those in need.

What are our goals?
    •    To foster a spirit of appreciation and helping others;
    •    To encourage positive discussions about what it means to be a community;
    •    To demonstrate why it is important to give our time and effort to assist those in need;
    •    To provide opportunities for kids of all ages to participate in community service activities that will directly benefit those in need.

Children will also be able to earn special patches for completing their service activities. More information on this will follow during the coming weeks.  We look forward to an exciting session!
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Franklin Kids Yard Sale! 

Thank you one and all for your support of our most recent yard sale! With a significant increase in the need for scholarships this year, these yard sales help! We raised almost $400.00!!


We also donated leftover children’s clothing and books to an orphanage in Mexico, and made a tax-deductible contribution to Out of the Closet – thoughtful & thrifty! Goodness knows we all need a little help sometimes!