January 30, 2026

On behalf of the PTO, thank you to our entire school community for your incredible generosity during our fall fundraiser. Together, we raised $12,811.50 - which is $811.50 over our goal!

Your support allows the PTO to continue funding programs, resources, and opportunities that benefit our students, staff, and broader school community. If you’re interested in learning more about how funds from this fundraiser (as well as the parking fundraiser) are used, we invite you to review our budget on the PTO website here: https://franklinrandallpto.org/finances/

Thank you for helping make our schools such a great place to learn and grow!

In this issue...

Second quarter report cards
Randall Music Concerts - 3rd and 4th grades
School Volunteer Opportunities: Randall Lunch & Recess Support, Franklin Academic Volunteers Needed, Glow Ball Volunteers Needed, Randall Staff Wednesday Snacks
Save the Date: Glow Ball
5th Grader Middle School Orientation
Sledding and Storytelling at Hoyt Park
Scratch Club
Let me Run
After School Spanish Classes
Seeking Girls On the Run Runners and Coaches
Dates to Remember

Second Quarter Report Cards

2nd Quarter report cards for elementary students will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Wednesday, February 4, at 8:00 am.

Randall Music Concerts

Reminder: Randall Music Concerts for 3rd and 4th graders is on Friday, February 27th.

4th Grade Concert 9:45am

3rd Grade Concert 1:30pm

Volunteer Opportunities at Franklin & Randall

The 2026 Glow Ball is on February 7th.

Volunteers are still needed! Consider helping with setup, cleanup or whatever you have time for in between dancing. Click here to see where you can chip in.

You can volunteer meaningfully and still attend the Glow Ball with your child / children since we have multiple shifts requiring volunteers. For a more detailed description of volunteer roles, please see descriptions here.

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Help Franklin Students with Literacy and Math Skills

We are looking for Franklin community members who are interested in being an academic volunteer.

Volunteers will help provide one-on-one reading and math sessions for students.
No prior teaching experience is necessary to volunteer for this program. All that is required is a love for learning, and a willingness to support and encourage our students.
Volunteers will be provided with the necessary resources and training.

Learn more about this opportunity here!

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Randall Wednesday Staff Snacks

Opennings for Randall Staff snacks. We all appreciate the hard work the Randall Elementary staff put in every day! So why not show it in the best way... with snacks? Please consider bringing snacks for the 45 amazing Randall educators on Wednesdays. Snacks should be delivered by 9 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Details can be found in the sign up genius here.

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More volunteer info & requirements on PTO website

Have any questions about volunteering? Please email Kate Freedman: volunteer@franklinrandallpto.org

NOTE: Looking for ways to help our schools with donations of materials? Check out our current needs on our Community Support page

5th Grader Middle School Orientation

Sledding and Storytelling at Hoyt Park

Sledding and Storytelling at Hoyt Park - FREE!

This Sunday, February 1st!

The snow is here and temperatures are warming!

Please join Friends of Hoyt Park and Coral Conant Gilles for a Sunday

afternoon sledding party with traditional oral storytelling, a hot

fire, and warm drinks.

All ages welcome - FREE

BYO sled!

Sunday February 1st, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Hoyt Park, Main Shelter

coralconantgilles.com/events

coraltells@gmail.com

Scratch Club

4th and 5th grade SCRATCH CLUB will start back up Tuesdays 2:40-3:40 February 10th-April 28th!. Are you interested in learning to code your own games, stories, and art? Then Scratch club is for you! We can only accept 15 students and priority is given to 5th grade students so please sign up ASAP to be entered in the lottery for this club.

There are two ways to sign up:

1. Fill out this Google Form.

2. -or- Return a copy (photo or electronic version) of the above form to Ann Sydnor

via email at amsydnor@gmail.com.

The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 3rd at 8am.

Notes about enrollment:

● Enrollment will be limited to approximately 15 students, with preference given to

5th graders and to those who are new to the club.

There will be a lottery if there are more than 15 interested students.

● We will contact you regarding whether or not we can enroll your child via email

by Tuesday, February 3rd 1pm. You will get an email either way.

Please contact Ann Sydnor at amsydnor@gmail.com with any questions.

Let Me Run

Let Me Run is back for the Spring season 2026 at Randall!

Due to high demand and a 14-runner limit, participants will be selected via lottery. Before entering, please ensure your child is truly enthusiastic about frequent running and committed to improving their skills.

Similar to Girls on the Run, this program "inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong" through the power of running! Practices will be after school on Mondays from 1:15pm-2:30pm and Wednesdays from 2:30pm 3:45pm starting Wednesday April 1st through Wednesday May 20th (skip April 6th for no school day), culminating with a 5k race on Saturday May 23rd at 7pm (Madison's Twilight 5k).

The lottery will be open from Feb 20th at 10am through Feb 28th at 10am. Lottery link coming soon. Questions? Email Ian Lowe at ian.m.lowe@gmail.com

Financial support for tuition, transportation, and equipment is available - please contact Katie, Randall's social worker at klarsenklodd@madison.k12.wi.us.

After School Spanish Classes

Interested in your student learning Spanish in 2026? If you missed fall enrollment, we currently have limited spots available for registration.

Get ready for an exciting semester beginning in February! Our theme, ¡Vamos a Explorar!, brings culture and hands-on learning to life as students “explore” Panamá City, sing lively songs, play interactive games, and act out everyday scenarios like visiting the mall and their neighborhood. Students will practice real-life conversational Spanish, build confidence using numbers and phrases like “¿Cuánto cuesta?”, and strengthen their language skills while having fun and sparking curiosity.

Please note: Students enrolled in the Full Year session that began in the fall do not need to re-enroll.

https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/

Seeking Girls On the Run Runners and Coaches

Important Dates to Remember

Franklin-Randall PTO Calendar

2025/2026 MMSD School Year Calendar

Sat 2/7 Glow Ball @ Franklin 5:30-7:30pm
Mon 2/16 2026/2027 4K/Kindergarten Online Enrollment Opens at 8am
Fri 2/20 Staff Only Day, No School
Tues 2/24 Madison Children's Museum Night from 5-7:30pm
Thurs 2/26 5th Grader Middle School Orientation 6-7:30pm (A-L last names)
Fri 2/27 4th Grade Concert 9:45am & 3rd Grade Concert 1:30pm
Mon 3/2 - Tues 3/3 Family/Teacher Conferences, No School
Tues 3/3 5th Grader Middle School Orientation 6-7:30pm (M-Z last names)
Sat 3/14 Super Science Saturday
Mon 3/23 - Fri 3/27 Spring Break, No School
Mon 4/6 Staff Only Day, No School
Fri 5/8 Staff Only Day, No School
Mon 5/25 Memorial Day, No School
Wed 5/27 5th Grade Strings Concert 10:45-11:30am
Mon 6/1 End of Year Picnic 5:30-7pm
Tues 6/2 4th & 5th Grade Talent Show @ West High School 8:30am
Tues 6/9 5th Grade Concert & Movin' On Ceremony 1pm
Wed 6/10 Last Day Of School

Watch for more details and volunteer opportunities!

Franklin School Flyers

Randall School Flyers

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