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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.

 

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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.
 
 
Check back next week for a new question!
 
 
 
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Dallin Holi Celebration, Saturday May 10

5/9/2025 7:00 am

 
The Dallin Holi celebration will be held May 10th at 2.30pm on Florence Field
 
Holi is the Indian festival of colors, a celebration of friendship, community and inclusivity. All are welcome to attend, from all backgrounds and cultures, whether you have never celebrated Holi before or if this is a long standing tradition for you. It is as much fun to watch as to “throw colors”, so please feel free to join this community event, whether or not you plan to participate.
 
Thanks to the PTO for their sponsorship. Please click the evite link to learn more and RSVP.
 
 
We are in touch w Arlington Rec about weather. As of now event is still on but here are some contingency plans:
* if it is not raining but field is wet, we will move to the blacktop.
* if it is raining we will cancel. Folks can please RSVP using the evite for email updates that morning. 
 
Thank you! Please join us in hoping for good weather for this joyful event!
 
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Help Plan This Year's Spring Picnic!

5/9/2025 6:59 am

 A few more volunteers are needed to help pull off this favorite end-of-year event, so please reach out to dallinptoboard@gmail.com if you'd like to lend a hand. New ideas welcome!
This year's picnic is scheduled for the evening of Friday, June 13th, so save the date!
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Field Day Help Signup

5/9/2025 6:58 am

Dallin's Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, May 21st with a rain date on Wednesday, May 28th!  For the afternoon portion of the day grades K-2, we are looking for one caregiver volunteer for each of the classes to support the classroom teacher and travel with the class to all activities.  For the morning portion of the day grades 3-5, we are looking for caregiver volunteers to run each of the games.  Additionally, we would love caregiver volunteers at each grade level to monitor lunch!  Please use the link below to sign-up and participate in this fun annual event.  Thank you and happy spring!
 
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APS Textile Recycling Competition is open!

5/9/2025 6:55 am

Here are the weekly results for the 2025 APS Textile Competition. Bishop is in the lead, with Peirce in second place. The total collected for the first week of the competition was 6,010 pounds, an increase from last year!

 

Four weeks of the competition remain so keep the donations coming! Remember clothes and shoes and many other textiles (pillows, sheets, towels, backpacks, stuffed animals) are accepted. All donations are sorted by Bay State Textiles for reuse and there are prizes for the top two winning schools. Thank you for participating!

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Arlington High School Eco Fair, May 14

5/9/2025 6:53 am

On May 14th from 3-6 pm, Arlington High School will be hosting an EcoFair on the front lawn! This event is open to all members of the Arlington Community.

There will be food, live music, lawn games, face painting, raffles, and baby bunnies! Come to learn different ways to be environmentally conscious and have fun as we celebrate the earth.

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AHS Reading Buddies event May 30

5/9/2025 6:52 am

We are the Arlington High School Reading Buddies Club, and we are hosting an event called Spring Into Reading at the high school on May 30 to promote reading and excitement about literature for children around town.  Join us from 4-6:30 pm in the AHS cafeteria for fun book-related games and crafts!
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AHS Fundraising Fighters event, June 20

5/9/2025 6:51 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 .

 

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Question of the Week

5/9/2025 6:50 am

Question of the week!
 
Thank you for answering last week's question about recess games! Favorite games were:
 
Splat
Fishy Fishy Cross My Ocean
Uncle Sam, Uncle Sam, May I Cross Your River Dam?
Take A Hike! 
 
This week's question is collecting feedback about Culture Night:
 
 
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Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here!

5/2/2025 7:15 am

💫Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 – “Wicked Grateful!” 💫

May 5th – May 9th

 

We’re defying gravity this year with a magical “Wicked” theme to celebrate our amazing teachers! Help us show them just how wonderfully appreciated they are!

 

We’re inviting all parents to support in any way they can—whether it’s:
💚 Signing up to bring something
🩷 Contributing through our Amazon Wish List
💚 Encouraging your child to write a note of appreciation

 

Every little bit helps make this week extra magical!

 

Questions or want to get involved? Contact Kim Settelen at:

📧 Kimberly.settelen@gmail.com

 

🔗 Visit our website for more info and to sign up!

🪄 Let’s make this a week they’ll never forget!

 
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Dallin Art Show TONIGHT, Friday May 2!

5/2/2025 7:14 am

The Art Show is Friday, May 2nd, from 5-7pm. All students are showing artwork. Most artwork will be on bulletin boards outside students' classrooms, some in the atrium cases and on tables in hallways. Special features include 4th grade class' marble runs, blacklight glow art, large-scale and interactive sculptures.
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Dallin Family Culture Night, May 3 5:30pm

5/2/2025 7:08 am

May 3rd at 5:30, join us for an evening of celebrating our cultural diversity!  This event provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to explore our similarities and differences through family stories, food, and traditions.

Families are invited to participate in a variety of ways, including:

  • Bringing a dish that represents their cultural heritage.
  • Sharing crafts or activities (past activities have included henna tattoos, drawing Celtic knots, and writing names in other languages).
  • Creating a poster with interesting facts about their culture.
  • Teaching a song, dance, or game from their background.

We’d love to see as many families participate as possible! If you decide to offer food or a poster at the last minute, just come!

 

Sign Up here: Dallin Family Culture Night Sign up

Questions: tamarbulk@gmail.com

 

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Dallin Holi Celebration, May 10 2:30pm

5/2/2025 7:07 am

The Dallin Holi celebration will be held May 10th at 2.30pm.
 
Holi is the Indian festival of colors, a celebration of friendship, community and inclusivity. All are welcome to attend, from all backgrounds and cultures, whether you have never celebrated Holi before or if this is a long standing tradition for you. It is as much fun to watch as to “throw colors”, so please feel free to join this community event, whether or not you plan to participate.
 
Thanks to the PTO for their sponsorship. Please click the evite link to learn more and RSVP.
 
 
May 10, 2:30pm, Florence Field
 
 
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“Gear” up for Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025!

5/2/2025 7:07 am

There is no better way to celebrate Bay State Bike Month and the Spring season by registering for Massachusetts Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day!

Join schools from across the Commonwealth and participate in our last flagship event of the school year on Wednesday, May 7, 2025!

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