April 19, 2022
PTO Board Accepting Nominations!
Hello Franklin-Randall Families!

The PTO is seeking nominations for the board for 2022-2023. Do you feel like you or someone you know has some volunteer energy to help support our school community? Serving on the PTO board is a great way to be connected with our community as well as do some real good for our schools. It is also a great way to socialize and meet other families and caregivers from Franklin and Randall!
 
We will accept nominations until Friday, May 6th and will vote on the new slate of officers at the community membership meeting on Tuesday, May 10th. Here are the current nominees, open positions, and potential areas of focus.
 
President – Ann Sydnor
Vice President – open
Secretary – Colleen Manner
Treasurer – open
Member-at-large – Mary Rihani
Member-at-large – Ashley Blevins
Member-at-large – 4 more positions open
 
Some particular areas of need are fundraising, community building, and volunteer coordination, but we are happy to work with you to align a role to your interests.
 
If you have any questions, want to discuss further, or would like to nominate (yourself or someone else), please contact franklinrandallptoboard@googlegroups.com 
May PTO Meetings
Please join us Tuesday, May 10th for the Franklin-Randall PTO Board open meeting from 5:30pm-6:45pm and Community Membership meeting from 6:45 to 7:30pm.
 
Both meetings can be accessed using the following Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87890982364
 
These meetings will include updates from the Board and the Franklin and Randall principals and time for questions and discussion. 

During the Community Membership meeting, we will be voting on the new Board members for the 2022-2023 school year!
Staff Appreciation
Our teachers and school staff are working extra hard this year and taking on so much more than they have in years past. We know our families wholeheartedly support our teachers. Let’s make sure our teachers and staff feel the love! 

The PTO has created some tools for families to help keep the teachers’ lounges stocked with snacks and goodies. 

First, there is a Sign-up Sheet for families to sign up for a Wednesday to drop off a snack or treat at school from now until the end of the year. 
Franklin Sign-up Genius Link                     

Second, both schools now have an Amazon wish list which includes snack and drink items the teachers would love to have in the lounge. This is a convenient option as families can buy items off the wish list and ship them directly to the schools.
Franklin Amazon Wish List Link (School Address:  305 West Lakeside Street, Madison, WI 53715)
Randall Amazon Wish List Link (School Address: 1802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53726)

Lastly, kind words are always appreciated! MMSD takes shout-out submissions here. Remember to include the staff member's name and school as well as your name since this is a district-wide shout-out. Franklin has also created a Franklin specific shout-out here. Or send a thank you note, from you or your child, to school with your child.
Thank you for continuing to support our wonderful teachers and staff!
Chalking for Teacher Appreciation!

Teacher appreciation chalking and social gathering on Sunday, May 1st from 2-4 pm on the sidewalks in front of both Franklin and Randall schools!

Come out and show your creative side for the start of Teacher Appreciation Week to let our teachers know how much you appreciate them and connect with other families and caregivers from the Franklin-Randall community.

 Chalk will be provided by the PTO, so all you need to bring is your artistic talents anytime between 2-4pm on May 1st. Spread the word and looking forward to seeing folks there!
Year-end Celebration

Looking ahead, the PTO is planning a year-end celebration for all Franklin-Randall students, families and staff at Brittingham Park Friday evening, June 3rd! 


Please mark your calendar. More details to come!
Free YMCA Summer Opportunity
Goodman Waves Registration Opens Soon!

Make a splash this summer with the Goodman Waves! Your son or daughter can be a part of the Madison summer swim and dive league by joining Madison's only public swim and dive team! All they need is the willingness to have fun, and ability to swim one length of the pool. New swimmer/diver sign up begins April 25th. To learn more, visit Goodmanwaves.com. 
(Scholarship assistance is available.) 
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.