What we need you to know 

How do you do it?

JOIN the PTA!

By joining the PTA, you become a voice for our students and part of the largest child advocacy program in the world. To become a PTA member, go to https://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/JointhePTA.html

Membership is $15/Individual (1 member) or $25/Family (2 members)  

Want to sponsor an annual membership in addition to your own membership due? Please contact membership@mybenfranklinpta.org  

If you would like financial assistance to become a PTA member, please reach out to the school counselor, Ms. O’Brien at staobrien@lwsd.org 

Volunteer

The PTA is a volunteer-run organization, and we need your help! Please consider donating your time. Visit https://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/Volunteer.html

Sign up to be a chair! We have openings and need enthusiastic people like you to help us accomplish all our goals. Learn more about chair positions by visiting https://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/PTABoard.html    

Volunteer application

LWSD requires all volunteers to be district approved. Complete the form online at https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd

Volunteers must renew their application every two years. If you are unsure if you are an approved volunteer, email volunteers@lwsd.org.  

Franklin Fundraiser

Our  ONE and ONLY $$ ask of the year! Our annual all-school fundraiser will kick-off September 18th and run through October 4th. The culmination of the fundraising efforts will end with a fun run for our students during the day on October 4th. This fundraiser helps us provide grants to the school for instructional materials, plan school-wide events, fund the art docent program, and so much more. 

We are asking each family to contribute $125 per student, as our goal is to raise $70K this year. We understand that this amount may not feasible for all families, but want to note that all students will be able participate. Contributions can be made online at https://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/Donate.html

More information is coming in the middle of September when we launch the WARRIOR RUN FUNDRAISER! 

 Corporate Matching

The Franklin PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and many companies will match your donation. Please put in the paperwork with your employer to have your donation matched. Reach out to our Treasurers at treasurer@mybenfranklinpta.org if you need help with this. 

 Volunteer Hours

 Does your company pay for your volunteer hours to a nonprofit? If so, Ben Franklin PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and could greatly benefit from this perk.  Please record your volunteer hours if you do any volunteer work for the PTA and submit the paperwork to your company. For more info, contact treasurer@mybenfranklinpta.org. 

 Order Franklin Spiritwear

Show your Eagle spirit and order Franklin t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and more online this year. Merchandise will be available periodically throughout the year, so make sure to get yours while the store is open! https://www.stitchprintplus.com/bfemain092023  

Please contact our school counselor Ms. O’Brien at staobrien@lwsd.org if you need financial assistance to purchase spirit wear. 

Facebook page

‘Like’ and follow our Facebook page for information and updates throughout the year https://www.facebook.com/mybenfranklinpta/

PTA Directory

The PTA Directory is available on our website to PTA members only and is a way for you to get in touch with other Franklin families. Please go online to www.mybenfranklinpta.org join the PTA and select which information you wish to have shared in the Directory.  

Newsletter

The PTA sends important updates on things happening at school and hosts many opportunities for parents to contribute to enrich their students' education and socialization. If you would like to receive emails for PTA activities and updates, please sign up here https://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/Join-the-Distribution-List.html

WhatsApp PTA Connection

PTA communicates important updates and bi-weekly newsletters through a WhatsApp group. This announcement only group receives around 1 message per week and you can join by visiting this link (http://bit.ly/3QQQVuz) on your mobile phone or scanning the QR code.  

Parent Access (grades, lunch accounts, etc)

If you are new to the district, sign up online at www.lwsd.org Click on “Students & Families” and “Skyward Student Access/Parent Access” 

For Lunches you can create an account for your child by going myschoolbucks.com  

Mark Your Calendar

PTA General Membership meetings are held 4 times throughout the year. All members are invited to attend. Details of the meeting will be shared as we get closer!  

Sept 9: 10:00 -10:30am 

Dec 1: 6:00 - 6:30pm 

Feb 23: 6:00 - 6:30pm 

May 25: 9:20 - 9:50am