Dallin Digest Newsletter
From the PTO: A big thanks for your support for our teachers!
5/8/2026 6:05 am
News from the Garden!
5/8/2026 6:04 am
Last Friday, the Dallin PTO Garden Club teamed up with our first graders to create a beautiful new native bird habitat on a perfect spring day! Students learned about native birds found in Massachusetts, the habitats they need to survive, and how plants can provide food, shelter, and nesting spaces.
Together, students and volunteers planted 12 native plants and wildflowers that will help support local birds and pollinators for years to come. A huge thank you to the more than 15 parent volunteers who joined us and helped make the project such a success!
Be sure to keep an eye on the garden space as the plants begin to grow this spring. We’re also excited to add birdhouses created by our 4th and 5th graders in the coming weeks. This project beautifully connects to the 1st grade EL curriculum, where students are learning all about birds and their habitats.
Read MoreImportant Morning Dropoff Reminder
5/8/2026 6:00 am
The cafeteria doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. There is no adult supervision before that time. With the arrival of spring, we have seen an increase in kids arriving early. Families are responsible for supervising their own children on the playground before 7:30 am.
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation: Bathroom Refresh
5/8/2026 5:55 am
2026 Katherine Wall Field Day, Weds June 3
5/8/2026 5:49 am
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd (Rain date Wednesday June 10th)
We are looking forward to another amazing year of KW Dallin Field Day! Field Day at Dallin is a fun-filled day of community, games, smiles, and connecting as a school. Volunteering is a great way to enjoy this amazing day because this is not a spectator event. Our general KW Field Day schedule is as follows:
8:30am - 10:15am Grades 3 through 5 activities
10:15am - 10:30am 5th grade Tug-of-War
10:30am - 11:00am All-school Picnic Lunch
11:00am - 12:35pm Kindergarten through 2nd grade activities
We are asking for adult volunteers for the following responsibilities:
Kindergarten through 2nd grade
● Help with lunchtime
● Accompany & support class and teacher to all activity stations
* Our 5th graders are practicing their leadership skills by leading the games for Kindergarten
through 2nd grade.
Grades 3 through 5
● Lead/support students through activities
● Help with lunchtime
ALL volunteers MUST be CORI certified
Please see Ms. Burns in the Dallin main office for help with this, or email us with questions. This process can take a few weeks so if you’re considering volunteering, please check with Mrs. Burns to see if you need a CORI and/or if your CORI is still valid. If you do not have a valid CORI, unfortunately you will not be able to volunteer at Field Day. Thank you!
Thank you for your support. In good mental and physical health,
Rye Daily rdaily@arlington.k12.ma.us
Jeannette Christensen jchristensen@arlington.k12.ma.us
Help plan the Dallin Spring Picnic!
5/8/2026 5:48 am
Topic: Janine Sirignano's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 11, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 747 0299 1852
Passcode: 7xKsZe
🎧✨ Calling all rad parents for Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🎧
5/8/2026 5:46 am
We’re throwin’ it back to the totally awesome 90’s for our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13th — and we need your help to make it all that and a bag of chips!
Sign up to bring a homemade or store-bought snack/dessert to treat our amazing teachers. You can drop off your item at morning drop-off or anytime on Wednesday before 12:00pm.
Let’s show our teachers some phat appreciation 90’s-style! 🙌
👉 Sign up here
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Notes of Appreciation
More than anything, teachers appreciate kind notes and words from their students! Throughout teacher appreciation week, we encourage all students to show their gratitude for their classroom/specialist/SPED teachers/support staff via handmade notes or cards. If you would like to continue with our 90’s theme, feel free to use our template located here: https://canva.link/
SEPAC Newsletter
5/8/2026 5:45 am
Please click through for more information on the following topics:
Arlington SEPAC Event
“Understanding Executive Functioning Across K–12: How It Shows Up and How to Support It”
WHEN: May 12, 7:30 – 8:30pm (Zoom link)*
SEPAC Launches Special Education “Shoutouts” Program
APS Summer Screens Workshop for Parents
SEPAC Needs Your Help Next Year!
Services in and Around the Community
Read MoreEvents TODAY, Friday May 8
5/8/2026 5:44 am
Arlington High School will be hosting its annual Eco Fair on May 8th from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all ages and will include food, live music, lawn games, face painting, clothing swaps, and a petting zoo! It’s a fun and community-focused way to learn about environmental sustainability while enjoying an afternoon outside. It will take place right on the AHS front lawn, near the Mass Ave entrance.
The Dallin All-School Glow Dance is on Friday May 8 from 6-8pm.
Come bring your best moves and boogie down with DJ Dee
Pizza, snacks, & drinks available for purchase – plus glow surprises!
Open to all Dallin students & siblings
All children must be accompanied by an adult (not a drop-off event)
$5 per person | $20 max per family
Proceeds benefit the 5th Grade Celebration of Learning
APS Pride Celebration, Saturday May 9
5/8/2026 5:43 am
Our fourth annual APS Pride Celebration is Saturday, May 9th! This event will take place on the front lawn of Arlington High School from 11:00am - 2:00pm!
Join us for:
- Fun (arts & crafts, bouncy house, activities)
- Music
- Food
- Friends & Community (every school will be represented with elementary Rainbow Alliances, middle school QSAs and the AHS GSA each hosting tables with activities for all ages)
**All activities and popcorn are free. Other refreshments will be sold by local vendors.**
Planning to attend? Register here!
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here. (We appreciate you! Please be sure to list your contact info in the second tab.)
The event is for all ages and is being hosted by the APS Rainbow Leadership Task Force, the Arlington Elementary School Rainbow Alliances, Middle School QSAs, and AHS GSA, in partnership with the Town of Arlington Rainbow Commission.
Join AEF’s 5K Run/Walk on Sunday May 17!
5/8/2026 5:42 am
The Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting a 5K. Run, walk, or stroll with your family on Sunday, May 17th!
- The AEF 5K Run starts at Hill's Hill Field, behind Ed Burns Arena at 8am
- Register NOW for a great family run or to volunteer at the event by clicking here
- Proceeds from the AEF 5K fund innovative teaching and learning experiences at Dallin and across the Arlington School District
Calendar and additional community events, 5/8
5/8/2026 5:35 am
Urgent/ASAP
April 30-May 30, 2026
APS Textile Recycling Competition
TODAY, Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
APS Pride Celebration, AHS, 11am-2pm
Thursday, May 14
Saturday, May 16
Dallin Neighborhood Second Annual Free "Sale"
Sunday, May 17
Read MoreCelebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with AEF STARs!
5/1/2026 5:58 am
Give a Dallin teacher or staff member a STAR Certificate by making a $20 donation to the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) by April 26th. www.AEFMA.org/stars
Honor anyone in the Arlington Public School system who shines bright: teachers, custodians, specialists, lunch staff, administrative assistants, nurses, or any other school staff!
Your AEF STARs will be delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Here’s how it works:
- Each $20 donation purchases one STAR for the person you want to appreciate
- You’ll have an option to add a short message for each certificate
- Donate for as many STARs as you’d like!
- AEF will create personalized awards and deliver them during Teacher Appreciation Week
AEF grants help teachers and students explore new ideas and bring inspiring projects to life. Discover more at aefma.org.
Read MoreAll-School Glow Dance, Friday May 8!
5/1/2026 5:56 am
Come bring your best moves and boogie down with DJ Dee
Pizza, snacks, & drinks available for purchase – plus glow surprises!
Open to all Dallin students & siblings
All children must be accompanied by an adult (not a drop-off event)
$5 per person | $20 max per family
Proceeds benefit the 5th Grade Celebration of Learning
Dallin Night at the Heights Pub, Tuesday May 5
5/1/2026 5:54 am
