From the Principal: News and Events

5/16/2025 7:15 am

Hello Dallin Families,

I'm amazed that we're already heading into the final stretch of our school year! This is always such a great time to be at Dallin. The next few weeks are full of joyful events and meaningful traditions, and I hope you'll be able to join us in the celebrations. Two of our biggest highlights are just around the corner: The Dallin Katherine Wall Field Day Celebration – Wednesday, May 21st, and Dallin's  Performing Arts Music Performance – Friday, June 6th.

These are special moments for our students and our community, and we truly hope our families can join. There are also lots of enriching field trips planned across the grades. Thank you for the continued support of our PTO and make sure to look for communications from your teachers. A few friendly reminders and requests as we enter this busy time of year:

• We've noticed a recent increase in late arrivals. Please help us—and Mrs. Burns, who has been working hard to support students arriving late—by ensuring your child arrives before 7:55 AM. Students are marked late after 8:00 AM.
• For the safety and comfort of our students (and it's the law), dogs are not permitted on the blacktop or grassy areas around the school. If you're walking your furry friend during drop-off or pick-up, please keep them leashed on Florence Field. Thank you for helping us with this!
• Included in this newsletter is our Family Class Placement Survey—your chance to share input as we begin preparing for the 2025–2026 school year.

We’re grateful for your continued partnership. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or me with any questions or ways we can support a strong and successful end to the year.

Be well,

Thad

💚 Thank You for a "Wickedly Oz-Some" Week! 💚

5/16/2025 7:14 am

Family Class Placement Survey for 2025-2026

5/16/2025 7:13 am

In the coming weeks, the Dallin school staff will begin to develop new classes for the next school year, 2025-2026. As part of that process, our staff believes that families can provide valuable information regarding the best learning environment for their child. To form classes, teachers carefully consider a number of factors including academics and behavior, learning styles, special needs, and compatibility with other students.  

You’re Invited: Kindergarten Family Listening Session – Friday 5/23 at 8:15 AM

5/16/2025 7:12 am

Dear Kindergarten Families,

As we near the end of a joyful and memorable year with your children, we’d love to invite you to a special informal gathering next Friday at 8:15 AM in the Dallin cafeteria.

This will be a chance for us to think about:

• What information do you wish you had known when your family first joined Dallin?
• Are there particular topics, tools, or resources that would’ve made your first days easier or smoother?
• How can we reimagine our orientation to reflect the real experiences of families, while still meeting our goals as a school?

The conversation will last about 45 minutes and include members of our school staff, administration, school social worker, School Council parent and teacher representatives.

If you aren’t able to attend, we will share a brief Google form afterward so you can still contribute your thoughts.

We’re grateful for your partnership this year and hope you’ll join us!

Lost and Found Cleanout

5/16/2025 7:11 am

The Lost and Found will be cleaned out on Friday, May 23rd before the long weekend. There are a lot of winter items in the mix (hats, gloves, coats, snow pants, boots and backup clothes). Please pick up your items within the next two weeks, before the 23rd.

Click through for more pictures -- can you identify your stuff?

APS Textile Recycling Competition Weekly Update

5/16/2025 7:07 am

Workshop for Caregivers ~ Coping Ahead: Screen Time Strategies for Summer

5/16/2025 7:06 am

ABC's of Racism workshop with Wee The People and Hardy PTO

5/16/2025 7:05 am

AHS Fundraising Fighters event, June 20

5/16/2025 7:04 am

On June 20th, the Arlington High School Fundraising Fighters Club will be holding a fundraiser to raise money for childhood brain cancer at Robbins Farm Park.  It starts at 4:30, and will feature fun games and refreshments provided by Del’s Lemonade and Otto’s pizza. People of all ages are welcome. Please reach out with any questions to zprasad2027@spyponders.com .

Arlington Community Ed Summerfun is coming!

5/16/2025 7:01 am

From July 7-Aug 15, explore more than 150 different classes for grades 1-12 at Arlington High School through the Arlington Community Education Summerfun program.  See arlingtoncommunityed.com for more details and to register.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, Saturday, May 17

5/16/2025 7:00 am

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce presents a Health and Wellness Expo with a variety of local health and wellness focused businesses on May 17 from 10-2 in the Arlington High School cafeteria.

https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/2nd-annual-arlington-health-wellness-expo-2025-4667

Button battery safety

5/16/2025 6:59 am

Button batteries (small round batteries) are sometimes used in school projects which may be brought home.  Caregivers should be aware of button battery safety for smaller children.  A Dallin parent in the medical field shared this Boston Children's Hospital blog post and attached fact sheet on button battery safety.

Question of the Week

5/16/2025 6:58 am

Question of the week!

 

Thank you for answering last week's question about Culture Night! Here's a quick look at the responses:

 

For this week, we're thinking ahead to welcoming new families in the fall. We want to know what information is the most helpful.

 

Click Here to Answer

 

Check back next week for a new question!

 

 

 

Dallin Holi Celebration, Saturday May 10

5/9/2025 7:00 am

Help Plan This Year's Spring Picnic!

5/9/2025 6:59 am