Garden City Kindergarten Soccer GCKS provides a great introduction to the game of soccer, teaching a variety of basic skills in a fun, non- competitive environment. We have two programs, a K Soccer league for children enrolled in Kindergarten and a Pre-K Soccer league for children 4 to 5 years old. GCKS is a joint venture of Franklin and Lincoln-Eliot School's PTOs, and welcomes players from all over Newton.
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed to organize the fall and spring leagues, and to serve as parent coaches. No coaching experience is necessary and training will be provided.
Committee Chair: Deb Rooney

Innisbrook Gift Wrap Folks just can’t get enough of this fabulous gift wrap and holiday gifts sales event which kicks off this year in September. One of our most important fundraisers, it raises over $10,000 for Franklin School each year. It’s a great way to volunteer to be a part of Franklin’s terrific fundraising program. Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed in early fall to collect order forms and in November to help distribute completed orders of wrapping paper in the gymnasium.
Committee Chairs: Ellen Bradley, co-chair needed! 

Library Gift Book Program There is truly no gift better than a book given to Franklin’s library to honor your child or his/her teacher or favorite specialist. Your personally chosen gift book will bear a bookplate naming the honoree and the sentiment for which the gift was given. Come help raise funds for the Franklin School library and to enhance the selection of books available. Volunteer Needs: Additional volunteers are needed to organize the program and prepare the books for the Franklin School Library.
Committee Chair(s): Shelli Adam

Original Works There is nothing more special than having your child’s own artwork reproduced professionally on products such as coffee mugs, calendars, t-shirts, magnets, and more. Each and every student at Franklin School will have the opportunity to become the next Van Gogh through this exciting fundraiser. The committee needs help with collecting orders and distributing final products. This fundraiser usually occurs biannually. Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed to Co-Chair the Original Works Committee. In addition, five volunteers are needed to work with the Chair(s) to do about 3-4 hours of processing orders one evening in spring.
Committee Chairs: Carmen Pancerella, co-chair needed! 

Scholastic Book Fairs – Fall and Spring Stock up on new books in time for holiday giving and summer reading! Featuring both children’s and grown-up books, the Book Fairs are a great way to purchase gifts for family and friends and to establish your own personal library! Volunteers help set up, arrange and assist at the Book Fairs. The great thing is that a portion of sales go towards Franklin School. Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed to work as "cashiers" and processors of book sales during the fall and/or spring book fairs.
Committee Chairs: Maria Galvagno, Howard Castleman 

Tag SaleThere’s no better win-win than clearing out your old stuff and finding new space in your home, all while contributing to your School. Held one Saturday in late spring, the Tag Sale attracts neighbors and friends to buy our gently used baby equipment, toys, books and house wares. Volunteer Needs: Volunteers help to publicize the event. At the Tag Sale, volunteers are needed to price and display items for sales and to assist buyers.
Committee Chair: NEEDED

Technology Fundraising Drive Newton Public Schools has determined that it is up to each Newton school to raise the funds necessary to purchase and upgrade computer stations and other technology in our classrooms. Franklin successfully outfitted the school two years ago with a fund drive that raised $30,000. Current needs now include new equipment for new classrooms, and upgrades to existing computers. Volunteer Needs: The committee chair will work with Elizabeth Matera to support needs identified by the school. Volunteers help implement dedicated fundraisers when needed.
Committee Chairs: NEEDED