November 21, 2022

PTO Grants Program

One of the ways our parent teacher organization encourages creativity and innovation in our community is through financial grants. Beginning in December, we will invite all teachers, parents, staff and students to submit ideas for projects that could make a difference to our school community. Stay tuned for more details.   We are currently seeking interested parties to serve on the Grants Committee which reviews all the grant proposals and makes recommendations to the PTO Board about which proposals to fund. The committee will mainly be meeting in February to review the grants. Please email franklinrandallpto@gmail.com if you are interested in serving on this committee.

PTO Fall Fundraiser

Donate today! The PTO 2022 Fall Fundraiser runs through Nov. 29, 2022. Help fund valuable programs and resources that have a direct impact on your child's education, and that benefit the children, families, teachers and staff of Franklin and Randall.  GIVE TO THE FALL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN BY:  Donating securely online through our PayPal account Mailing a check (made out to: Franklin-Randall PTO) to Franklin or Randall school Sending a check in an envelope with your student to school to give to their teacher Asking your employer to match your donation to double your impact Help us reach our goal to raise $20,000. Your donation supports community building efforts like the Parent Empowerment Groups, teacher recognition efforts, instructional materials for the classrooms, the Social Justice Fund to assist families with basic needs in times of crisis, and more. Together, we can make a difference and support our schools. For more information please visit Support the PTO website.

Franklin Lost and Found

Items dated 10/25 or earlier in Franklin's lost and found will be donated next week. Here are photos of items in the Franklin Lost and Found:

Empty Stocking

Could your family use assistance with holiday gifts? Please apply with empty stocking by 12/7. Toy pick up will be at the Alliant Energy Center on 12/14 and 12/15. Apply here: https://esc.petgorilla.com/register.html or contact the School Social Worker, Katie Larsen-Klodd or Maria Loy for assistance with the application.

Donations Needed

As the colder months begin, Franklin and Randall are looking for donations of new or gently used thick winter gloves or mittens. While we love having a stash of thin gloves for emergencies, our students really need the thicker pairs to keep them warm and dry during our snowy recess months.  Franklin is also looking for water bottles. Our kiddos use these all throughout the day (especially during PE) as well as on field trips. New or used, we'll take both, there is no scratch that a fun sticker can't cover up! Bring donations to the main office. For Franklin, notify office staff that the items are for Maria Loy. For Randall, notify office staff that the items are for Katie Larsen-Klodd.

Reminders

November 23-25 - No School, Fall Break December 5 - No School - Staff Only Day December 21 - 31 - No School - Winter Break Randall Lost and Found All items left in the Randall Lost and Found at the end of the day - Tuesday - November 22, will be donated. Encourage your student to take a peek if they are missing something. A Message from MMSD's Food Service If your student has been taking breakfast/lunch or just milk, or is interested in trying it out, and you haven't set up a School Cafe account, please start the process at the following link - Food Service. You will need their student ID(s).   Payments can be made online (with a convenience fee) or by cash or check to the school If you are locked out of your SchoolCafe account, please call 608-204-4001 or email  food@madison.k12.wi.us   Free or Reduced Lunch Status - All families can check their eligibility status on SchoolCafe.com. Once logged in select Eligibility Info on the left side of the page. Families are able to view their applications, the determination, and view/download the determination letter. For families with specific problems with their account,  please call   608-204-4001 or email  food@madison.k12.wi.us   Volunteering and Chaperoning within MMSD Interested in volunteering at Franklin or Randall, or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? Start the process by visiting the Volunteering page at MMSD’s website. Ensure you are applying for Level 2 approval. Please direct questions to the school office.

Disney Day at UW

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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