January 16, 2026

Happy New Year to all Franklin and Randall Families, Teachers, and Staff from the PTO!

In this issue...

School Volunteer Opportunities: Randall Lunch & Recess Support, Franklin Academic Volunteers Needed, Glow Ball Volunteers Needed
After School Spanish Classes
5th Grader Middle School Orientation
Save the Date: Glow Ball
Seeking Girls On the Run Runners and Coaches
Dates to Remember

Volunteer Opportunities at Franklin & Randall

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!

Glow Ball volunteers needed to help with set-up, event stations, and clean-up. Please sign up here!

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

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/

5th Grader Middle School Orientation

Seeking Girls On the Run Runners and Coaches

Important Dates to Remember

Franklin-Randall PTO Calendar

2025/2026 MMSD School Year Calendar

Mon 1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
Fri 1/30 Staff Grading Day, No School
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
Fri 2/27 4th Grade Concert 9:45am & 3rd Grade Concert 1:30pm
Mon 3/2 - Tues 3/3 Family/Teacher Conferences, No School
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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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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