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Our annual fall fundraiser is a vital source of support for our Franklin-Randall school community. Your contribution has a direct impact on your child’s education by funding student programs and teacher support that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. Here’s what that looks like:
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Supporting Students and Families
- Community building events like Glow Ball, movie nights, end of year picnic and more
- Social justice funds that enable school social workers to assist families with basic needs in times of crisis
- Funding for student enrichment
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Supporting Teachers and Schools
- Upgrades to the schools’ open spaces
- Teacher appreciation meals and activities
- Classroom supplies and snacks
- Curriculum and instructional support
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No gift is too small, every dollar makes a difference! | | | | |
Join us for the Tuesday December 9, PTO meeting:
5:30pm -7:00pm Franklin Elementary School Library
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In this issue...
- Badger Football Game Volunteers
- PTO Grants
- School Volunteer Opportunities: Randall Lunch & Recess, Randall LMC, Randall Art Room, Franklin Art Room
- PTO Volunteer Opportunities: Movie Night!, Glow Ball
- Toys for Tots Gift Distribution
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Families of Current 5th graders: Middle School Lottery
- MSCR Winter and Spring Program registration
- Sprouts Nature School After School Programing
- OASIS Outdoor Adventure
- Dates to Remember
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Badger Football Game Volunteers
Our largest fundraiser of the year is parking at Randall Elementary for Badger Home Football Games. All of the money that we earn from this fundraiser goes to providing grants, supplies, programming, and events for students, teachers, and families in the Franklin-Randall Community.
This Saturday November 22, we need 2 volunteers to support parking from 3:00-5:30 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff and with pick up on Sunday November 23. This is the last home game of the season, please help us successfully close out the season!
Here is the link to sign up: Badger Home Football Game Parking
*Note: This is an incredibly well-run operation. Volunteers collect money, help with the flow of traffic, and make sure cars are lined up as efficiently as possible - you do not actually park anyone's car for them!
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There is still time to apply for a PTO grant! The grant application period closes this Monday November 24th.
Teachers, students, and community members are invited to submit grant proposals for projects that align with school and community needs, but do not have allocated funding from the school. The available budget for 2025-2026 is $4,000 and each individual grant can be for up to $1,000.
The application, program details, and past funded projects can be found on the Grants page on the PTO website.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Franklin & Randall | | | | |
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PTO Volunteer Opportunities | | | | |
Save the Date & Volunteer for Franklin-Randall Movie Night! | | |
Presenting Moana 2
Friday, December 12, Randall Cafeteria
Doors open @ 6 pm
Movie starts @ 6:30
Free Admission • Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own blanket as limited seating will be available. Popcorn & cider will be available, but you are invited to bring your own snacks! Pajamas are optional.
Interested in volunteering? Sign-up here.
Moana 2 is rated PG and considered appropriate for ages 6 years and older according to Common Sense Media.
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Glow Ball Volunteers Needed
Glow Ball is Franklin and Randall's annual school wide dance that is held for all students each year. A glowing good time with neon lights, snacks and a dj! This year the dance will be held at Franklin on Saturday, February 7th.
Do you or your child love the Glow Ball? We NEED help! If you are able to help plan this event, please reach out to Mickey Willis and fill out this doodle poll in hopes of finding a time to meet to kick off our planning.
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NOTE: Looking for ways to help our schools with donations of materials? Check out our current needs on our Community Support page | | | | |
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Toys for Tots Gift Distribution | | | | |
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The Toys for Tots gift distribution will be on Monday 12/15 at Franklin from 9am to 2pm. Families join us to shop for your children.
For more information, contact your School Social Worker. For Franklin: Nina Sevier. For Randall: Katie Larsen-Klodd.
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Families of current 5th graders: Middle School Lottery
Starting on Monday, November 3rd, current 5th graders could start applying for one of the following Lottery Schools:
- Badger Rock - There is no attendance area preference.
- Spring Harbor - Preference given to students residing in the Memorial High attendance area.
- Wright - Preference given to students residing in the Elementary Schools feeding into West High.
Visit the Middle School Lottery website for more information. The application opened on November 3rd at 8:00 am and will close on January 9th at 11:59 pm.
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MSCR Winter and Spring Program registration begins Monday, December 1, at noon for MMSD Residents and Monday, December 15, at noon for non-MMSD Residents.
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a department of the Madison School District and offers many recreation programs for all ages at affordable prices. Fee assistance is available for those who qualify. For programming information and to register, please visit mscr.org.
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Sprouts Nature School After School Programs | | | | |
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Get Your Kids Outside After School with OASIS!
Now registering for spring!
OASIS (Outdoor Adventure Steeped in Story) is a fully outdoor, nature immersed opportunity for kids to lead their adventure through exploration and imagination while being supported in social-emotional development and risk assessment. With a focus on Deep Nature Connection and storytelling, kids will play games, wildcraft, sneak, hide, build forts, share gratitude, tell stories, scamper up and over downed trees, listen to stories, and whatever else their imaginations create.
OASIS Tuesdays
Hoyt Park, Madison, WI
Open to those in K-5th grade
Every Tuesday 3:00-5:00 PM, February 3 - May 26, 2026
$395 per child for the whole session, Sliding Scale: $304 - $487
For more details including scholarships and discounts contact:
Coral Conant Gilles at coralconantgilles.com/oasis
We are currently open for pre-registration. We must have at least seven children registered by December 20th to open full registration. Otherwise, OASIS will be canceled for this spring.
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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Fri 12/12 Family Movie Night @ Randall 6-8pm
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Sat 2/7 Glow Ball @ Franklin 5:30-7:30pm
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Tues 2/24 Madison Children's Museum Night from 5-7:30pm
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Fri 2/27 4th Grade Concert 10:30am & 3rd Grade Concert 1:30pm
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Sat 3/14 Super Science Saturday
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Wed 5/27 5th Grade Strings Concert 10:45-11:30am
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Tues 6/2 4th & 5th Grade Talent Show @ West High School 8:30am
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Tues 6/9 5th Grade Concert & Movin' On Ceremony 1pm
Watch for more details and volunteer opportunities!
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Support the PTO with Box Tops for Education
Please join the Franklin – Randall PTO in earning cash for our schools by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. Get the app to get started.
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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. | | | | |
