January 26, 2018

Mark Your Calendar - PTO Meeting Feb 13

PTO membership meeting  February 13 Franklin Elementary **Note the new location** PTO Board Meeting will be from 5:15-6:15 Membership Meeting 6:30-8:00 Have you heard about the new math curriculum your student is learning this year in their school? Do you want to know the PTO board's recommendation for Football Parking Funds? Or get the latest school year updates from your school’s principal? If any of these topics interest you or you just want to engage with Franklin-Randall Principals, teachers and parents then please join us for the next PTO meeting on February 13 at Franklin School (Please note the new location).   Agenda for the membership meeting: Principal updates Review Board Recommendations for Parking Fund allocation Learn about the new Bridges math curriculum with speaker Teri Hedges from the MMSD curriculum office. Plus, demo new Bridges math lessons that are happening in your child's classroom this year.   Childcare and Pizza will be provided.

Fall Fundraiser Update The 2017 Fall Fundraiser was a success thanks to the great support and enthusiasm for our Franklin-Randall community! Though we didn't meet our goal of $22,500, we came in close at just over $20,000. Thank you all so much for your donations, time and efforts! Warmly,  Amanda Veith - PTO Fundraising Chair Megan Spicer - PTO Co-President Karen Dreyfuss - PTO Co-President

Black History For A New Day- Allies for a Stronger Madison

A few spots remain in "Black History For A New Day-Allies For a Stronger Madison,” a course hosted by Madison organization  Justified Anger. Over nine Monday evenings starting February 5, Justified Anger will be collaborating with history professors from UW-Madison to revisit the American past with justice in mind. The purpose is to understand how the African-American experience has shaped the world we all live in, and how allies can find roles supporting racial justice today.  Registration closes January 29. Please visit  this link to register and/or learn more. Several Franklin-Randall community members have participated in this course in previous years and would be happy to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact Kathi Seiden-Thomas to learn more.

Randall Yearbooks - Order by Feb 2 Randall yearbooks are available for purchase online:  YBPAY.LIFETOUCH.COM . The cost is $10 and the order ID code is 11286518. If you wish to purchase your yearbook by check, we have extra flyers in the available in the office.   The order deadline date is Friday, February 2.

Winter Carnival Donations The Winter Carnival is a wonderful Franklin-Randall tradition, a fundraiser full of food, fun and friends. This PTO event will take place at Randall Elementary on February 17, 2018 from 11:30-3:00 and is open to ALL Franklin and Randall families. The carnival relies on the help of our wonderful volunteers in order to be a success. Please sign up here !

Franklin Lost and Found The lost and found at Franklin is getting quite full as children shed their gloves and hats during recess and take off long-sleeved shirts at gym class. Please take a look through both locations of lost and found at Franklin—one large area near the school office and two bins outside the gym in the kindergarten hallway.

Items Needed for Franklin's Clothing Closet Franklin’s clothing closet is in need of the following items: Children’s pants, sizes 4-10. Pants with elastic waistbands and gender-neutral styles are preferred but anything your child has outgrown will be appreciated as we have very little stock at the moment. Pants are important to have on hand at school for children who may have accidents during the day or get wet from playing outside. Snow pants, heavy or waterproof mittens/gloves and snow boots. If your child has outgrown any of these items, consider donating them to the clothing closet for children in need at school.

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