March 15, 2022
Join the PTO Board!
The Franklin-Randall PTO will be looking for new officers for the 2022-2023 school year. If you're interested in joining the board, contact us at franklinrandallptoboard@googlegroups.com and let us know how you'd like to help.

We can work with you to find a role that matches your interest!
PTO Board Meeting
Please join us Tuesday, April 12th for the Franklin-Randall PTO Board open meeting from 5:30pm-6:45pm.
 
The meeting can be accessed using the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87922228274   
 
We would love to see you at these meetings to discuss issues that matter to you as part of our Franklin-Randall community! Meetings include updates from the Franklin and Randall principals and time for questions and discussion.
Successful Fall Fundraiser Provides $16,000 to Benefit Students and Staff
Thanks to the generosity of our Franklin-Randall families and community, we raised an impressive $16,126 through the 2021 PTO Fall Fundraising Campaign.
 
These funds directly benefit students, teachers, and staff in many ways, from instructional support and teacher appreciation efforts, to social justice and emergency funds for families finding themselves in need. Most recently, funds helped:
 
  • provide cab rides for students and families to access COVID testing and vaccine appointments
  • purchase box lunches for teachers and staff to show they are appreciated
  • supply new classroom and curriculum materials
 
The campaign ran November 2021 – February 2022, with 109 total donations received. We are grateful for the strong support of the campaign. Thank you for making such a difference in our school community.
More Opportunities to Show the LOVE to Teachers and Staff
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!
Thank You, Falcon and Raccoon Families
Dear Falcon & Raccoon Families,

Toasters and Keurigs and snacks, Oh my! It feels like Christmas here at school!
SO MANY PRESENTS! And all for us Staff!

It has been so wonderful receiving all of these gifts! Every day is a new surprise!

Thank you for making us feel SO SPECIAL and APPRECIATED! We are indeed SO LUCKY to be part of such a caring and thoughtful community! 

Hands down we have THE BEST PTO! We appreciate you organizing everything!

Thanks again for your kindness and support!

Fondly,
The Franklin & Randall Staff
Randall Clothing Donations Needed
Randall's donation lockers are running low. If you're cleaning closets, please consider donating extra items to Randall (Attention: health office).

Items we are low on include:

- Snow pants - we really need larger sizes (12-14)
- Boots - 5 and up
- Gloves
- Elastic waist pants
Westside Girls Youth Lacrosse Season Beginning in April
Girls Youth Lacrosse is a fun engaging, easy-to-learn sport. All levels of players are welcome. Emphasis is on having fun and team building while learning new skills. Practices are 5 to 6 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Garner Park. There are two youth age groups – 11 & under (elementary school age) and 14 & under (middle school age).

The season is two months long, with games on Saturdays in May through early June.

Questions?
Please contact me (Sarah Kissel) at sarahkissel72@gmail.com or 608-233-5236 for more information about this sport. All three of my daughters have played lacrosse, beginning in the youth level and playing through high school along with our two foreign exchange students.

More information and registration is available at our Westside website. https://westsidelacrosseclub.teamsnapsites.com/ 
Scholarships available if finances are a barrier to registration. See more at: https://westsidelacrosseclub.teamsnapsites.com/scholarship-requests/
Girls Inc. Of Greater Madison Summer Camps
Spring Series
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.