WE LOVE FRANKLIN!!!

Get ready for
a great year of
       FUN!
 
Franklin Ave. Elementary School
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90027

323-663-0320
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
 
Brenda Alvarado
Director
gbgiii@msn.com

Leticia Gomez
Director
latinfire2@yahoo.com
 
Jenni Hetrick
Director
jennihetrick@sbcglobal.net
 
Justine Janney
Director
justinelab@gmail.com
 
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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IN OUR COMMUNITY:
Wallaby Family Development Center in Silverlake offers a wide range of services to local families with young children, including one-of-a-kind parent & me classes for kids 10 months to 3+ years, parent education, birthday parties, drop in child care, open play, baby sign language, and exclusive creative kids and parent hobby classes you won’t find anywhere else. Owner Ericka Tullis is a Franklin parent, and a proud contributor to FOF’s silent auction.
After School Art & Movement for kids and Moms at Heartbeat House & A Place to Create in Atwater. Click here to read about this genius program!
Stop by our new neighborhood business! 
Bling Circus!
(it's next door to Fro Yo Life)
www.blingcircus.com
Being in LA Wellness Center is conveniently around the corner on Hillhurst.  Jenette Serrins is a mom at Franklin, and Being in LA has been a major supporter of our Silent Auction every year.  http://beinginla.com
Our community at its' finest.
Enrich LA : http://www.enrichla.org
Contact: Tomas O'Grady - Founder - Franklin Dad
tomasogrady@sbcglobal.net
Advance Computer Learning Center, one of our sponsors of the Palooza, is having a special deal.  Get One Month Free (4 classes) when you buy the second month!  www.advancecomputercenter.com
www.advancecomputercenter.com
Camelot is excited to announce our new Incy Wincy Dragon Class for infants 5-12 months & our Itty Bitty Dragon class for toddlers 12-18 months.  Our classes involve a mix of singing, instrument play, dancing & movement, story time and other activities including infant massage, parenting tips & skills and discussion groups. Bond with your child as you play, sing (no talent required!), dance and giggle together.   Classes fill up quickly so call to reserve your spot today.
Let Victoria Kemsley help tutor your kids.
You and I, Together.  
My specialty is English comprehension, composition, and vocabulary for the elementary and middle schools.  I also tutor math and science.  I work out of my West Hollywood home, or I will travel to your home.
www.mrskemsleytutors.com
Ballet classes in the neighborhood! Why travel to Studio City or Pasadena when we have a world class ballet teacher right here in our own backyard?  Ms. Helen and her Silver Lake Ballet School offer classes in ballet and movement for boys and girls ages 3 – Adult. For more information,GO TO:  silverlakeballetschool.com or email Helen Nasillski at mshelen@silverlakeballetschool.com.
Music lessons - Piano, Clarinet, Sax and Composition
Allyson Newman is a local musician writing music for film and TV. She has a background in education with more than 10 years teaching experience. (She also is our musical guru for Franklin's Talent Show!)
Do you have kids that want to learn piano,clarinet or sax? Or they need some help with music theory? Or perhaps you have a young composer?
Allyson will come to your house in the local Los Feliz and surrounding areas.  She offers competitive rates and is dedicated to ensuring a creative and nurturing learning experience for students of any age and experience.
Phone: 310 402 7516
Website: http://web.mac.com/allyson_newman
Email: allyson_newman@mac.com
ALOHA FLOWERS on Fletcher Ave.  Another supporter of our Silent Auction.  http://www.alohaflowersla.com/home
Video Journeys - (next to Gelson's)
If you bring in a friend, get a free video rental!  Tell them you heard about it on Franklin Elementary's website.

www.videojourneysrentals.com
Today is the first day of Fall - The Fall Equinox! As the subtleties of Fall begin to surround us, and the days are growing shorter - "A Place to Create" is excited to offer some wonderful creative opportunities for both Children AND Adults.  Click here and find out what's happening for everyone at a Place to Create.
Need a great gift? www.woodenspoonfudge.com
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Thank you for being such an integral part in the making of our 2nd Annual TALENT SHOW!

Dottie's Magic Pockets' sing-along adventure CD, "The Secret Seashell Cave", helps kids embrace family diversity while being fabulous and educational for your K-2nd grader.  To quote Cool Mom Picks - Dottie's Magic Pockets "is just about the most musical fun you can have while promoting acceptance and inclusion for everyone..."

FREE SAMPLERS from the gang at Dottie's Magic Pockets will be handed out at our Talent Show. Be sure and get yours while supplies last!
Listen here link to iTunes:  Visit us at: http://www.dottiesmagicpockets.com
Thank you so much Kinder parent Hnoi, for your generosity in donating tons of food to our Talent Show.  You rock!  Everyone should eat there if you are in West LA! "
www.theveganjoint.com