We sure could use some warm bodies to help out
with the Talent Show.  :-)))  See Below.


Prospective Parent Tour is
coming!  Let's show off our
great school!
 
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
Document
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
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Our Prospective Parent Tour is fast approaching!

Friday, February 10, from 8:30-10am

You may have attended this yourselves in the past.
Now it's your turn to give a tour, sign someone in or chat over coffee.

There are three things you can do to help.

1. Volunteer for the event. 8-10 on Friday, February 10
    - Don't worry, we tell you everything you need to know.
    - Please email Jenny Gomez at beangomez@mac.com or Ellen Kennedy at ellmatt@sbcglobal.net to confirm

2. Bake something yummy.
    - Drop it off on Thursday 9 or the morning of the 10th.
    - Please email Jenny or Ellen to let us know you will be making something.

3. Email or post this PDF to anyone who you think may want to come.

Thank you so much for you support and for helping build a strong community at Franklin!

Best,
Jenny Gomez
We still really need some help with the organization of our Annual Talent Show. Please sign up to help us pull this off like never before!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Lesley @ lesleykyle@sbcglobal.net



SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday February 25, 2012  @4pm
King Middle School Auditorium
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FOR TALENT SHOW PROGRAM ADVERTISERS ONLY PLEASE.
Thank you for your generous support of our 3rd Annual Talent Show. Please use this button for payment after you have contacted Lesley Kyle-Wilson with your specific ad for the program catalog. Business Ad / Angel Sponsorship / Personal Message.
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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!
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First Annual Los Silverlake Soccer Cup! - SATURDAY, FEB. 11th, 2012
PARENTS SOCCER MATCH!!
Ivanhoe Elementary vs. Franklin  Elementary

Must be a Mom or Dad of a current student to play. Limited numbers.
To sign up, contact Stefania Benacchio (Luca's mom in Miss Bacruban's class) at HEARTWELLS@SBCGLOBAL.NET, for questions call 323.428.5676.

There will be a Half-Time Soccer Shoot-out for kids [and alumni] from both schools.
Come play, watch, cheer, wince!  Free event!

Saturday February 11th at Marshall High School Stadium.  11-2p. /  Game starts at 11:30.   /  Half-time Extravaganza at 12:30.
Need Volunteers, Cheering Squad and ........Possible medic.
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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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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.
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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POSTER COMPETITION!
  Pick a favorite African American Inventor and create a poster showing how this inventor/invention has impacted the past, present day
and/or your personal life!  CLICK HERE for pdf of LIST OF INVENTORS and ENTRY GUIDELINES.  Happy Postering!
SAVE THE DATES! W/ FRANKLIN KIDS!

February 7 - Valentine Cookie Decorating or Card Making -
$2
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!!

February 17 - "Hooping at School" with Maggie Sargent -
*Learn new dance moves with your Hoop!
$5
*All proceeds will go to supplies needed for PATH
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Coming Soon!  Friday Night March 23rd - 5 pm - 8 pm
Donations here
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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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Jenifer Gomez President FOF

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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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
www.education.com
Check out this site.  Lots of info!
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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