Dallin Digest Newsletter
Will We See You at the Auction Tonight?
4/11/2025 7:10 am
Tonight's the night! We hope to see many of you at the Dallin Spring Auction: Blue & Gold Gala. You can expect to find amazing food from La Victoria and Blue Ribbon BBQ, exciting auction items and raffle prizes, and a room full of Dallin community members who can't wait to spend a fun evening with you.
Advance ticket sales close at 1 p.m. today. Tickets will be available at the door for $40, but it's much easier for our hard-working volunteers if you purchase tickets in advance. We want everyone to feel welcome and included, so please know that reduced-price tickets are available, no questions asked. If even that is a barrier, or you miss the sales window, please reach out directly to Mr. Dingman or the auction committee at dallinschoolauction@gmail.com.
In order to take advantage of our dazzling raffle, you must attend in person. Auction bidding is open to those who can't make it, but please remember that bidding closes at 9 pm tonight. Check out the great new school-based offerings, where your kids could win some fun in-school experiences!
Any remaining questions? Read our FAQ or email us at dallinschoolauction@gmail.com.
Please join us for a night to remember and show your support for Dallin!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting, Tuesday April 29
4/11/2025 7:08 am
Tuesday, April 29; 7-8pm in the Dallin School Library
The Dallin DEI Committee is dedicated to upholding Arlington Public Schools' commitment to creating an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth, joy, and are empowered to shape their futures and contribute to a better world. The purpose of this meeting is to create a space where we will come together to share ideas, listen to and learn from others, and implement action steps towards an enhanced sense of belonging for all Dallin students and families.
Read MoreCounted Out Documentary Screening, Monday April 28
4/11/2025 7:06 am
In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get — all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice.
But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy — whether we can speak the language of math — is a critical determinant of social and economic power.
It’s critical to understand how the impact of math runs throughout our electoral process in ways most of us never notice — from gerrymandered voting districts and AI-created political ads to ballot measures and candidate choices.
Counted Out shows us the power of math that undergirds our democracy. Who holds that power? Who doesn’t? And how can we all speak the language of math to fully participate in a world that belongs to everyone?
APS District-Wide Pride Celebration, Saturday May 10
4/11/2025 7:05 am
The APS LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Task Force, Elementary School Rainbow Alliances, Middle School QSAs, and AHS GSA invite you to our 3rd Annual District-Wide Pride Celebration!
Saturday, May 10th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arlington High School Front Lawn
Music, Arts & Crafts, Games, Bouncy House, Community, Fun!
2025 Logo Winners Honored
Event is free; Registration required using the QR code, all are welcome!
Bring a water bottle; food, snacks, and merchandise will be available for purchase at the event!
Earth Day story hour, Fox Library, April 22
4/11/2025 7:04 am
Mothers Out Front Arlington Presents an Earth Day Story Hour:
APRIL 22, 2025, 10 - 11am in the Fox Library Community Room
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and snacks in celebration of Earth Day. Learn about ways to help our planet! Best for ages 4 to 9 but all are welcome!
Read MoreAPS District-Wide Pride Celebration, Saturday May 10
4/11/2025 7:04 am
The APS LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Task Force, Elementary School Rainbow Alliances, Middle School QSAs, and AHS GSA invite you to our 3rd Annual District-Wide Pride Celebration!
Saturday, May 10th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arlington High School Front Lawn
Music, Arts & Crafts, Games, Bouncy House, Community, Fun!
2025 Logo Winners Honored
Event is free; Registration required using the QR code, all are welcome!
Bring a water bottle; food, snacks, and merchandise will be available for purchase at the event!
Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association Tee Ball
4/11/2025 7:03 am
Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association is now registering for Spring Tee Ball, one day a week on Saturday. Registration will be open through 4/30/2025.
Read MoreQuestion of the Week
4/11/2025 7:00 am
Last week's question was to complete the sentence: I know it’s a good school day when my child…
Almost everyone answered that it's when their child is enthusiastic to share stories of what happened that day!
We have two great community events coming up this weekend: Tonight's Auction Gala and Sunday's Holi celebration. So for this week we want to know, what Dallin community event would you like to see in the future?
Check back next week to see the results and answer a new question!
Read MoreJoy of Learning on Display at Dallin Student Science Expo
4/4/2025 7:10 am
It gets me every time . . . every year when I’m in the gym with the Student Science Expo in full swing and I see so many students showing off their curiosity and knowledge to our whole Dallin community, . . . I get a little teary-eyed. The room is packed with science and engineering projects (56 this year!) and students (almost 100 this year!) beaming with pride as they explain their projects to families, classmates, teachers and staff. The joy of learning and discovery is on full display.
Every year I continue to be so impressed with the wide variety of questions the students pose. This year we had topics ranging from the brain to batteries to gummy bears. (HERE is a full list of the projects and participants.) You can see the growth in critical thinking and communication skills progressing from the kindergarteners to the 5th graders. The students really shine, and it’s all about curiosity, creativity, learning and sometimes teamwork!. No awards, no prizes, just sharing with the community.
Of course this “magic” wouldn’t happen without the hard work of the parents and other caregivers behind the scenes. Thank you all for both supporting the kids and also letting them take the lead on the projects and displays. I know that can sometimes be hard, especially for some of the scientists in the crowd when your kid refuses to replicate the experiment or add a control - but remember it’s OK because right now it’s just about the fun of discovering something “new”.
Our family is “graduating” from Dallin after nine years and while I will certainly miss helping run the Science Expo, I know it’s in good hands with the STEAM Team. A successful Student Science Expo relies on many helping hands. Thank you to the Dallin teachers for allowing 5th graders to come talk to their classes and for giving their students a chance to share their posters in class. And big shout outs to our custodian Mr. Viveiros, Mrs. Burns in the front office, Assistant Principal Mrs. Karustis, and 5th grade teacher Mrs. Kulshrestha for extra help with logistics and student support. Lastly, thanks to the STEAM Team parents who helped out, especially my Expo co-lead Sunita Patel Hett.
-Tracy Callahan
STEAM Team co-lead
Please click through for more photos of the Science Expo!
The Dallin Spring Auction Is One Week Away!
4/4/2025 7:09 am
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Dallin Holi Celebration, Sunday April 13
4/4/2025 7:08 am
From the APS School Nurses
4/4/2025 7:07 am
Please read the APS Nurses's Newsletter for updates on the following topics:
- Food Resources over April Break
- Managing Seasonal Allergies at School
- Documentation Required for Assistive/Orthopedic Devices
- National Autism Awareness Month
- SNAP Health Portal: Multi-Factor Authentication
- Helpful Links
Park Avenue Safety Improvements Project Update
4/4/2025 7:05 am
View the March 31 meeting materials and take the online survey by April 18.
Over 100 residents, including many members of the Dallin community, attended the March 31st public meeting on preliminary conceptual designs to improve safety on Park Ave. If you were not able to attend the meeting you can review the presentation materials, the poster boards, and fill an online survey with your comments by April 18th. To view these materials and take the survey, visit the project page at arlingtonma.gov/projects.
Fun Community 5K to support Arlington Schools
4/4/2025 7:04 am
Children and Young Adult Book Sale at Robbins Library
4/4/2025 7:03 am
Saturday, April 26, 9am – 1pm
Community Room, Robbins Library
Donations needed!
We will need lots of great donations to make a great Sale. Please bring donated items to the Robbins Library beginning Monday, April 7- look for the big blue bin near the Circulation Desk; we appreciate gently used books, cd's, puzzles, games, and DVD's. This is a great opportunity to clean off those bookshelves.
Support Arlington’s libraries by purchasing children’s and teen books, movies, and music at the Sale. There will be craft activities to keep children occupied as parents search for books. Come browse all the wonderful picture books, early readers, chapter books, books for teens, puzzles and games, and more! Lots of great books for inexpensive prices- children’s hardcovers for $1.00 and paperbacks for 50 cents. See you at the Sale!
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