May 17, 2019
Come Shop the Sale! Treasures Abound!
Spring Regent Resale 
Saturday, May 18th 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
West High School Cafeteria

West High School and Franklin/Randall Elementary Schools will host the Spring Regent Resale on Saturday, May 18th in support of our school community. All proceeds benefit West High and Franklin/Randall students, teachers, and classrooms.

Volunteers (May 17 & 18) and Donations (prior to event) are both welcome. Questions? Contact Chloe Lauer (  cmlauer@gmail.com)

To volunteer, please register at: 
Advanced Learning Advisory Committee (ALAC)
ALL parents are invited to participate in ALAC meetings to help guide the direction of Advanced Learning at MMSD. Then next meeting will be our last for this school year! It will be held on May 23, 2019 at UW South Madison Partnership, 2312 South Park Street, Madison.

Here is a  link to the flyer in English, Spanish, and Hmong.
Update on Schoolkiz
Franklin and Randall have decided they will no longer utilize the Schoolkidz school supply program for purchasing school supplies at the start of the school year.
Friendly reminders about Franklin's Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
Please remember that at all times, there should be no u-turns 
in the area in front of the school
Please do not back up into parking spaces on Lakeside Street
Please model safety by not walking between parked buses

Franklin/Randall PEG Picnic
You’re invited! The Franklin/Randall Hmong and Latino Parent Empowerment Groups and the Franklin African American Parent Council cordially invite you to our end of the year PEG (Parent Empowerment Groups) Picnic.

What : A Celebration of Franklin/Randall’s Diversity
When : Friday May 24 th 5:30-7:00pm
Where : Brittingham Park Shelter
Who : All Franklin/Randall Families!
Details :  Come play in the park, watch a magician, try out a Hmong Jump Rope game, and enjoy a delicious meal with your friends and families!  Please bring a dish to pass (with serving utensil) and a blanket to sit on. Paper goods/utensils and beverages will be provided.  We will celebrate our diverse community and accomplishments this year. 

Please email Ellen Boyle (Franklin 1 st Grade teacher) with questions. enosek@madison.k12.wi.us.    
From The Franklin Health Office
As you do spring cleaning, we would love your outgrown elastic waistband pants in sizes 6-10! Also, don't forget to check our lost and found over the next few weeks for any lost items. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the year. Thank you!
Please Check The Lost And Found
PTO Reimbursement Reminder
Please submit any remaining PTO reimbursement and/or payment requests for the 2018-2019 school year within the next couple of weeks. The PTO would like to have all items submitted by June 1 to allow time for processing and so the Board has a full picture of what was spent this year before setting the budget for next year. Please make sure to fill out the Expense Reimbursement Form completely:

It should be submitted along with an invoice or receipt. Electronic submissions (scan/photo) are preferable, but paper forms can be mailed or dropped in the school offices. If you aren't sure of the "PTO Account to be charged", please reference the 2018-19 Final Budget (also found on the Finances website linked above).  

Questions and completed requests (with receipts) can be directed to: frptotreasurer@gmail.com
Help Hang Tiles At Randall!
The 5th grade Randall tiles are completed and ready to be displayed in the hallways and stairwells of Randall! Mx. Hemmerich needs 3 volunteers for this task and can provide the tiles and adhesive at a time that works for the volunteer's schedule during or after school Tuesday-Friday. This is a quick, easy and fun task, and your help would be greatly appreciated! 

Please email Mx. Hemmerich at shemmerich@madison.k12.wi.us  if you can help. Thanks!
Check out Randall and Franklin Students' Artwork In Our Community  
Last year's 3rd and 4th grade classes (our current 4th and 5th graders) and several Franklin students worked hard on projects that are now or will soon be a part of the community. Work is displayed at the new police station at   4020 Mineral Point Rd  and a couple of pieces are (or will be) at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Please take your child(ren) to see some of these art installations that they had a part in making! Not pictured: the chandelier (coming soon) at the zoo.
Franklin/Randall Gallery Night
Friday, May 31st
5–7:30 p.m.
Randall Elementary School Gym
Several stands of artwork are displayed at Gallery Night at Randall School.
Each student in first through fifth grade will have a piece of artwork in this art show. Kindergartners have been working to create a community project that is sure to be fun for everyone. Artwork from Randall students will be available for purchase outside of the Randall School Library. Students can choose to donate proceeds to GSAFE or the Dane County Humane Society.

Help Wanted for Gallery Night
Mx. Hemmerich (Randall Art) and Ms. Marissa (Franklin Art) need volunteers to help set up, tear down, and collect cash donations from students selling art at the Gallery Night. Please sign up here:


Thank you!
To Be 6th Graders-- Mountain Bike Team
For girls and boys entering 6th grade in the fall, you have an opportunity to join a mountain bike team which practices Tuesday and Thursday between July and October with an option to participate in races around the state. The team is for 6th-12th grade students and is considered a varsity sport at West High School. Visit us at an upcoming informational session at   Trek West on May 22 at 6:30pm  and/or a   free girls try it out session June 1 at Blackhawk trails . Parents are welcome and encouraged to join the team as parent volunteers. See   www.madisonmtb.org  for more information.  
Goals of the Franklin-Randall Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) include helping children, parents, teachers and schools build a strong and positive school community.
Support the PTO while you shop!
Franklin-Randall Amazon Smile link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-0572517