February 6, 2020
PTO February Community Meeting
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Ever wonder what is going on inside your child’s head? How do they see themselves in relation to their surroundings... how does it change as they grow and interact with the world around them?

Join us and our panel of child development experts standing by to answer YOUR questions about your child’s social and emotional development!

Tuesday, Feb 11th 6:45–8 p.m.
Randall LMC
Pizza and Childcare provided

Feel free to submit questions ahead of time to: Board@franklinrandallpto.org
Good Math-ternoon
Math Rocks!
Coming to Franklin next Sunday, February 16!

Get ready to solve puzzles, build cup towers, construct 3D models and more at this year's Good Math-ternoon! Good Math-ternoon is set for Sunday, February 16, from 12–2 p.m. in the Franklin gym. Join your Franklin and Randall friends for a family-friendly afternoon of self-guided exploration, games and puzzles celebrating math. If you have questions about this event or if you would be willing to help with set up, please email Leigh Luedtke at jimandleigh@gmail.com .
The Flu!
Influenza (also known as "the flu") continues to be at high levels in Wisconsin. Symptoms can include a quick onset of fever, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough, among other things. People tend to feel more miserable than with a common cold. Influenza does not cause vomiting (“gastroenteritis” which is sometimes mistakenly called “the stomach flu” causes vomiting).   

The best way to reduce a person’s risk of getting the flu is by getting the flu vaccine. The flu shot cannot give you the flu . It’s not too late to get the flu vaccine; however, the vaccine takes about 2 weeks to work fully.    

The flu is very contagious. It is spread by droplets in the air or direct contact. Remind your child to cover their mouth (with the inside of an elbow) when they cough or sneeze. Wash hands frequently with liquid sanitizer (use the size of a quarter) or soap and water (scrub for at least 20 seconds = two rounds of the “Happy Birthday” song).  Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of the flu .

Deciding if your child should stay home or go to school
 
I hope you all stay as healthy as possible!   — Nurse Amber
Thanks for Making Movie Night Great!
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A huge thanks to Bryn Martyna for hosting Movie Night at Franklin last Friday. Families enjoyed cider, popcorn, and the movie "Small Foot." Thanks also to our Franklin custodians Adonis Sarrios-Reyes and Dustin Williams for helping with set up and clean up. 
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is coming to Randall this spring! Girls on the Run is an after-school program like no other! Twice per week for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels and learn important life skills. Trained and caring volunteer coaches lead 3rd–5th grade girls through interactive
lessons and running activities.

Practices will be held Tu/Th from 3–4:30 p.m.
Spring program begins Tuesday, March 24
The 5K event will take place on Saturday, June 6

Lottery registration opens February 17th!

For more information and to register visit www.girlsontherunscwi.org/Program-Registration or call 608-831-4687. Financial assistance is available.
Want to make a real difference in the lives of girls? Become a Girls on the Run Coach! We are looking for energetic coaches at Randall. The team meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3–4:30 . The season starts on March 24 and ends Saturday June 6th. You can inspire girls to activate their limitless potential through our amazing program. Apply today!

To support the Franklin-Randall PTO while shopping on Amazon, use the Franklin-Randall Amazon Smile link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-0572517
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Goals of the Franklin-Randall Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) include helping children, parents, teachers and schools build a strong and positive school community.