2023-24 Kindergarten Orientation
Welcome! Meet the Teachers
Franklin Schedule
- Start: 7:40 AM
- Monday Early Release Dismissal: 1:15 PM
- Dismissal: 2:40 PM
Arrival, Dismissal, and Meals
Kindergarten Classrooms
Academics
Lockers and Materials
- Materials list will be finalized and sent out, as well as posted on the website by the beginning of summer
- As you gather supplies know that many materials will be shared with everyone
- Please make sure your child has a big enough backpack for their materials!
- Toys do not come to Franklin School
Supporting Your Kindergartener
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5 year olds need 10 to 13 hours of sleep each night.
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Practice responsibility and independence. You may practice:
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Opening lunches, eating with utensils
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Cleaning up spills
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Shoes, zippers, buttons, snow pants, mittens, and boots
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Managing their own materials and items
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Be on time! Children who are tardy often
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Struggle to start their day
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Cause mix-ups with lunch counts
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Are losing opportunity for social and academic growth
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Keep toys and valuables at home. Dress your kiddo ready for school and ready for the weather
Volunteers
- In typical school years, Franklin offers many ways for you to volunteer! For example:
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Literacy Volunteer
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At lunch and recess
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In your child’s classroom as the year progresses
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Field Trips
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- MMSD asks for volunteers to get a background check prior to volunteering through their website. It is an extensive process so you may want to begin now.
After School Programs
Wisconsin Youth Company (Franklin Gym)
Neighborhood House (6 year olds+)
University Avenue Discovery Center
We will compile more information about after school care in our area. We are hearing many things are full already.
Franklin-Randall PTO
K Playdates!
The PTO is hosting kindergarten playdates at Franklin!
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Mon., August 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.*
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Thurs., August 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.*
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Sun., August 24, 4 - 5 p.m.
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Weds., August 27, 3-4 p.m.
*During the starred times, students and families can get a tour of Franklin school!
The Franklin/Randall PTO supports programs and projects that enhance Franklin and Randall Schools, families and the community.
We fundraise, facilitate teacher appreciation activities, and host community building events like the Glow Ball, movie nights, Parent Empowerment Groups, and PTO school community nights.
- Visit the Franklin-Randall PTO website (www.franklinrandallpto.org)
- Read the Franklin-Randall Newsletter (sent via email on Fridays)
- Join the Friends of Franklin/Randall Elementary School Facebook page
- Attend quarterly PTO meetings to learn about ways to engage and support PTO community events
- Sign up to help with PTO sponsored school events: Glow Ball, Science Day, GameDay parking...
When Will I Find Out Who My Child's Teacher Is?
We will send an email to families on Thursday, August 21st sharing information about initial class placements and other back to school information. This data allows for adjustments to be made due to enrollment changes, staffing changes and aligns with Randall’s class placement.
When Can I See The School?
We will host a ‘Franklin Fly In’ where your kindergartener can come meet staff, see their classroom, and the school! It will be on Thursday, August 28th.
We will also host an open house in the Fall for families and students and Ready, Set, Goal conferences.
The first day of school for 4k and Kindergarten is Tuesday, Sept. 2nd. Our doors will open at 7:20 and the bell rings at 7:35.
Questions?
Keep an eye out for emails from Diane Kopan, our school secretary. The Franklin-Randall PTO may send out information on play dates as well. We will have opportunities to meet the teacher before school in August.
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Contact List
Angela ajdominguez2@madison.k12.wi.us
Becca rjohnson9@madison.k12.wi.us
Beth baloheide@madison.k12.wi.us
Rachel rjpelletier@madison.k12.wi.us
Emily eapowers@madison.k12.wi.us
Matt mpschuh@madison.k12.wi.us
Diane dkopan@madison.k12.wi.us