About & Welcome
The Franklin School PTA is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that provides financial and volunteer support to our students, teachers, staff, and administration. We provide monetary assistance for programs and curriculum, and we coordinate events throughout the year to build community and make Franklin School engaging and welcoming to all students and families. We welcome volunteers from families and the community and welcome help at any time throughout the year. You do not need to be a PTA member to volunteer at Franklin School, and anyone is welcome to attend our meetings regardless of membership. Your $10 PTA membership dues contribute to advocacy at the local, state and national level.
The Franklin School PTA holds hybrid meetings beginning at 6:00 pm the second Tuesday of the month. We meet in the Franklin School Science Room and also offer a remote call-in option via Zoom. A meeting agenda and supporting materials are distributed in advance of the meeting for preview and comment. Zoom log-in information is always included at the top of the meeting agenda. Typical meetings include the Principal’s Report, guest presenters, a financial update, and reports from PTA committees. Meetings typically last between an hour and an hour and a half. Interested participants are welcome to attend for as long as they would like. Attend a PTA meeting and find out what’s happening at Franklin School!
To reach the Franklin School PTA officers, please send an email to [email protected].
Welcome Letters 2024-2025
Current PTA Activities and Other Upcoming Happenings
- Thurs, August 22nd – 6th Grade Welcome Back Picnic at the Willamette Park (6:00-8:00 pm)
- Fri, September 6th – Welcome Back Tea for Parents in the Franklin Playshed (8:00-9:00 am)
- Fri, September 20th – Back-to-School BBQ at Franklin (6:00-8:00 pm)
Learn more about the Franklin School PTA
Membership & Officers
To become a Franklin School PTA member, visit the Oregon PTA membership website, select “Franklin PTA (Corvallis)” as the Local Unit, and enter your contact information and payment information. If you would prefer to pay the Franklin School PTA membership fee by personal check, please complete the Franklin School PTA membership form and mail the form and a check for $10/member or $20/family to Franklin School. We will then submit your membership form and payment to Oregon PTA for processing.
Our hybrid PTA meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. We meet in the Franklin School Science Room and we also offer a remote option via Zoom. Zoom call-in directions are always the same and they are located at the top of each meeting’s agenda which is distributed in advance of the meeting.
2024-25 Franklin School PTA Officers
| Interim President | Troy Brandt |
| Past President | — |
| Treasurer | Heidi Hausman |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Joy Ueng |
| Secretary | Ruby Grushkowitz |
Events
Below is a list of the ways a volunteer can help. We couldn’t be the school we are without the help of volunteers! The students and staff benefit greatly from volunteer support. Please consider how you can help!
PTA School Year Events
- 6th Grade Picnic
- Back to School Family BBQ
- Welcome Tea
- Game Night
- Science Night
- Valentine’s Celebration
- Math Night
- Middle School Dance
- Dine Outs
- Staff Appreciation Luncheons
- Book Fair
- Jog-a-Thon
- Garden Club
- Beautification Committee
Franklin School Events with Volunteer Opportunities
- Dental/Vision/Hearing Screenings
- Picture Day
- Field Days
- Office/Classroom Support
- Field Trips
- 8th Grade Promotion
Fundraisers
Fundraising the Franklin PTA Way! We minimize direct fundraisers and try to make all fundraising opportunities fun! In addition to the opportunities below, we also appreciate direct donations which are tax deductible as the PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Franklin PTA Jog-a-thon is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year. We hold our Jog-a-thon in the spring to take advantage of warmer weather and student enthusiasm as the end of the school year nears.
The Franklin PTA plans monthly Dine Outs that help support local restaurants, encourage community building among Franklin families, and raise funds for the PTA. Look for monthly announcements about upcoming Dine Outs at your favorite Corvallis restaurants!
We also encourage families to enroll in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program. Fred Meyer (Kroger) donates a portion of each Rewards program member’s purchases to the Franklin PTA. Please consider signing up for the program and contributing to the PTA. Set up for a Fred Meyer account and then enroll in the Community Awards Program (Organization # VK050).
Upcoming Dine-Out Events for Franklin School
Thursday, September 19th at Pastini – 11:30am – 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 2nd at Chipotle – 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 16th at Pie Five Pizza – 11:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday, November 13th at Panda Express – 9:30am – 11:00pm
Wednesday, December 4th at Papa’s Pizza – 11:00am – 11:00pm
Wednesday, January 8th at Sky High – 11:30am – 10:00pm
Monday, January 27th at Common Fields – 11:00am – 8:30pm
Wednesday, February 19th at Burgerville – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 5th at Bodhi Bakery (230 NW 2nd) – 8:00am – 9:00pm
Donations
The Franklin School PTA is a 501c3 non-profit and we would also gladly accept monetary donations and apply your donations to your requested area of support.
2025 Washington DC Trip Fundraising and Planning
The Washington, D.C. Trip planning is officially underway with the Corvallis School District’s approval of the trip. The trip will be held in March 2025 for the 7th grade class.
Fundraising Opportunities:
- Jambe Juice & Papa Murphy’s Card Sales
- BottleDrop Can/Bottle Deposits
- Community Silent Auction
- … more opportunities to come!
Documentation
Below you will find links for various PTA-related documentation including:
- Meeting Materials/Minutes
- Presentations
- PTA Forms
You can see all PTA related documentation by visiting Franklin School PTA Portal.
2024-25 Meetings & Presentations
PTA Meeting Minutes
Archived Material
Archived Material
Visit the Franklin School PTA Portal!
