Dear Franklin-Randall families,
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year at Franklin and Randall schools! As a parent or guardian of a student, YOU are a member of the PTO. We encourage you to connect with us and get involved to help support your schools. This year, our PTO will have monthly meetings and a twice-monthly newsletter, as well as our Facebook page and email list.
Our broad goal is to support F/R students, teachers, staff and families. Find more information on our website, including our bylaws and a summary of how PTO funds were put to use last year.
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Join Us
The PTO Board meets the second Tuesday of each month during the school year in either the Franklin or Randall library. All are welcome to attend. We will discuss PTO business items, as well as get brief updates from the school principals. This year we will attempt hybrid meetings with in-person and Zoom options.
Upcoming PTO Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 13th, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Franklin School Library or Zoom
The PTO will also host three School Community Meeting Nights with speakers or activities, where pizza and childcare will be provided as well.
First School Community Meeting Night
Tuesday, October 11th, 6:45 p.m.
Franklin School Library or Zoom
Board meeting preceding @ 5:30 p.m.
More details to follow
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Support the PTO
There are many ways you can help support the PTO and our school community. Many hands make for light work, and a big difference in the strength and success of our schools.
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Volunteer! Look out for volunteer needs and contribute your time and energy. (Speaking of, we currently have a need for Badger parking volunteers – see below to sign up!)
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Donate to the PTO, now or during our Fall Fundraiser.
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AmazonSmile – Money is donated with each Amazon purchase.
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Box Tops for Education – Money is donated with each qualifying item purchased.
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Check out our website for more opportunities!
Thank you,
The F/R PTO Board
Ann Sydnor, President
Colleen Moss & Erin McMillan, Co-Vice Presidents
Colleen Manner, Secretary
Claudia Santana, Treasurer
Mary Rihani, Volunteer Coordination
Mickey Willis, Community Engagement
Ashley Russell, Communications
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Badger Football Game Day Parking Help |
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The Franklin - Randall PTO needs your help!
Please volunteer to help manage traffic and direct fans into their parking spaces at the Randall Elementary School parking lot and playground for the UW Badger home football games. The funds raised from your volunteer work will directly benefit your children at Franklin and Randall as well as additional elementary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. The time commitment is approximately 3 hours, starting 3 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.
** A couple volunteers are still needed for THIS WEEKEND. This is a large fundraiser for our schools, but it has been difficult to staff the games. The work is actually fun and easy! If you are unable to commit to the entire time, even an hour or two would be a big help. **
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Student Safety and Wellness |
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Opportunity to provide input for the Ad Hoc committee on student safety and wellness.
If any parents or guardians are interested in sharing concerns or suggestions with the MMSD Ad Hoc committee on student safety and wellness, please reach out to Mari Hansen (marizhansen@gmail.com) and Mattie Reese (Mattiereese303@gmail.com). The Ad Hoc committee feels that reaching out to parents at every single school in the district for input is essential for addressing safety and wellness needs. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Picture Day at Randall is scheduled for October 12.
The retake is scheduled for November 16 until about 11 am.
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Items needed
- Backpacks for Franklin students
- Backpacks for Randall students
Donations may be sent with your child or brought to the school office. Thank you for your support!
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Join the Randall Scratch Club |
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For students in 4th and 5th grade, the popular Scratch Club will be in person for this semester. This PTO-sponsored club is taught by UW Computer Science students who share their love for computer programming with the kids using the Scratch programming language. It is coordinated by a parent volunteer, Lisa Grueneberg (lisagrue@gmail.com).
Scratch Club will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays 2:40-3:40 in the Randall LMC starting September 28th to December 7th.
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Madison West Dance Team Fall Clinic |
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Saturday, September 10th 9AM to Noon
Please arrive ten minutes early for check-in
Madison West High School, 30 Ash St. Madison, WI 53726
1st floor gym-entrance back of school
Cost: $45 per student, Sibling Discount- $5 off per additional registration
What to Expect: Our dancers will learn a pom routine and will have the opportunity to perform at the Madison West football game half-time on 9/17 at 11am . We'll also work on dance skills, body control & form and play some fun dance related games. All participants receive Poms and a Madison West Dance Team t-shirt.
What to Wear/Bring: Clothes you can comfortably dance/move in, tennis shoes, face mask if desired, water bottle, a small snack for our break time and a BIG SMILE!!
SIGN UP DEADLINE was 9/5/22, but late sign ups may be possible.
So reach out if interested!
OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT:
1) Checks made payable and mailed to: Madison West Dance Team, Attn: Coach Jen Bootz, 4020 Mandan Circle, Madison WI 53711
2) Payment brought day of the event.
3) Venmo payment to @madisonwestdanceteam1
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Madison Good Neighbor Gathering |
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Please join us at the ONLY Madison area festival that puts children and families first! Madison's Good Neighbor Gathering (GNG) honors this spirit of strengthening our community, bringing all of us together for an afternoon of fun and friendship. The GNG is a FREE, alcohol-free festival that features food, arts, crafts, and entertainment specifically for the enjoyment and education of children and their families. From bounce slides, bubbles, balloons, and bike parades, to environmental education, local healthcare organizations, craft vendors, food carts, art activities, music, dance, and more!
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The outdoors are still as great as ever, and Cub Scouting will take you there! Pack 302 is now accepting boys and girls ages 5 through 10 to join Cub Scouts. Join our kickoff on September 15, 6:30pm, at Olive Jones Park -- right next to Randall. And our fall camping trip will be coming up October 8 and 9!
The purposes of Scouting are always the same—teaching youth lifelong lessons in leadership, citizenship, the outdoors, and plenty of other skills. Our pack has regular small-group den activities, as well as monthly pack meetings for service projects and other fun-filled experiences. Events will be always under the supervision of trained volunteer leaders and other parents.
For more information or to apply, enter your ZIP code and search for 'Pack 3302' at BeAScout.org. Annual dues are typically required, but financial assistance may be available. Any questions about membership or activities can be sent to pack302madison@gmail.com. And visit us at pack302madison.org.
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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. |
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