February 27, 2020
Advanced Learning
On March 5th , the Advanced Learning Advisory Committee will hold a  meeting   at the Vera Court Community Center. The first part of the meeting will give families a chance to connect with Advanced Learning staff to learn more about how Advanced Learning works in Madison and ask questions about students. The second part of the meeting will be a more formal discussion of the Advanced Learning Plan and policies so that families can offer feedback about how things are working for them. Child care and Spanish and Hmong interpretation will be provided. 

Advanced Learning Advisory Committee flyer: English | Hmong | Spanish
Five advanced learning kids.
Franklin Spirit Month is Coming!
Celebrate our Franklin School pride by participating in our weekly dress up days. 

Friday, March 6 — Backwards Day: Students can wear their clothes backwards. They can simply turn around their shirt or sweatshirt. No backwards pants, please.☺ Teachers may do special backwards activities throughout the day. 

Friday, March 13 — Wear a Word Day: Students can wear clothes with words or letters on them. Teachers can also help students participate by helping them make a necklace with a word card on it or by putting tape on their shirt with a word on it. Be creative – the more words the better.
A Franklin student wearing colorful, mis-matched clothes.
Thursday, March 19 — Wear a Rainbow Day:  Students can wear a rainbow of colors and patterns. Wear your favorite color or wear all different colors. Mis-matching is encouraged! The more colors and patterns, the better.

Friday, March 27 — Secret Theme Day:  Classrooms will decide what theme they would like to have for the day. Other classrooms will try to guess the class theme. Your child’s teacher will communicate the secret theme to students and parents as the day approaches.
The Winter Carnival is Almost Here!
Feeling stir crazy for spring? Plan to attend the 2020 Winter Carnival next Saturday, March 7th from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at Randall School! It’s the perfect cure for the winter blues — meet up with friends, play fun games, and grab a yummy lunch or treat. Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets to have a chance to win a prize for yourself or even your entire class. Return raffle tickets (both sold and unsold) and money to your child's teacher by Wednesday March 4th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Carnival until 2:00 p.m.
Illustration of a carnival tent with the words School Carnival.
Volunteer with your student
Did you know Franklin and Randall students can volunteer alongside their adults at the March 7th Carnival? Alumni and grandparents are welcome to volunteer, too! The Carnival is in desperate need of volunteers to staff booths during the second half of the event (around 1–3 p.m.). For details please visit the SignUp Genius or email katyhanz@gmail.com .
Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools
Adopt-a-School Program
Did you know that Franklin and Randall Elementary schools have active community partners though the  Foundation for Madison's Public Schools Adopt-a-School program ? Among other community relationships, Franklin works closely with  M3 Insurance  and Randall partners with  Wisconsin Athletics . Want to learn more about these relationships and programs? Consider attending the FMPS Adopt-a-School  Summit & Community Breakfast  on March 25th .
Randall Student Art on Display
All Randall students have been working hard on an embroidery project inspired by learning about Hmong culture and story cloths. Students chose a tradition or major life event to depict in their own story cloth. Over 100 of them (as many as I could fit) are displayed at the Doyle Administration Building (545 W Dayton St), where school board meetings are held. Their hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. They will be up through April. Come see our final products!
—Mx. Hemmerich (Randall Art Teacher)
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