Dallin Digest Newsletter
From the APS Nurses
5/2/2025 7:06 am
Please click through to the APS Nurses's Newsletter for updates on the following topics:
- Bringing reusable water bottles to school
- The importance of sleep for school-aged children
- Does your student need a physical exam for school, sports, or camp?
- Managing seasonal allergies at school
- Healthy vision month
- SNAP Health Portal: Multi-Factor Authentication
- Helpful Links
First Grade Talent Celebration
5/2/2025 7:06 am
APS Pride Celebration, Saturday May 10
5/2/2025 7:05 am
Join us for:
- Fun (arts & crafts, bouncy houses, activities)
- Music (with plenty of room to dance and sing; dress up if you'd like!)
- Food (lunch items, popcorn, Del's lemonade)
- 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)
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here. (We appreciate you! Please be sure to list your contact info in the second tab.)
AEF Spring Stars
5/2/2025 7:04 am
The Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) is launching its Spring STARs fundraising campaign!
Hard to believe that the end of the year is approaching already! Make a donation to AEF during the month of May and gift an AEF STAR Certificate to recognize an APS educator!
Recognize teachers, custodians, librarians, art teachers, PE teachers, music teachers, lunch staff, administrative assistants, nurses! Anyone at APS that has shined bright this year.
An AEF STAR Certificate can be purchased at www.AEFMA.org/stars
A donation of $20 to AEF purchases a 
The AEF STARs program is just one of several AEF fundraising events during the year. Your donation through the STARs program supports grants that all APS educators are eligible for. AEF awards Innovation Grants to support creative teaching and learning projects and Continuing Scholar Grants to support personal and professional enrichment opportunities that in turn benefit students.
Purchase an AEF STAR today to ensure your STAR Certificate is delivered before the end of the school year! www.AEFMA.org/stars
Thank you from AEF!
Read MoreNominate a Teacher!
5/2/2025 7:03 am
Each month, they spotlight someone who goes above and beyond in our community. For the month of May, they want to recognize a local teacher. If someone comes to mind—whether for May or a future month—please nominate them using the form linked below.
Nominees will receive:
- A feature on social media, eblast, and blog (if they’re open to it)
- A $45 gift card to their favorite local shop/restaurant and $45 donation made in their name to a local charity/NPO
- A $100 donation made in their name to a local charity/NPO
AHS Scoopermania, May 17 11am-4pm
5/2/2025 6:58 am
The AHS Scoopermania event to benefit the Jimmy Fund will take place at the Dallin Museum on May 17 from 11-4. More information is on their instagram and presale tickets are available from greenclara110@gmail.com.
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5/2/2025 6:57 am
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Guiding Good Choices Workshops
5/2/2025 6:56 am
Guiding Good Choices (GGC) offers techniques and tools to help parents improve communication with their children; develop healthy family values and clear behavioral expectations; control and express anger constructively; strengthen family bonds and trust; and prevent children from engaging in substance use and other risky behaviors.
Register for the spring workshop series here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9tcoG7c0gyh6cuWu4Fb6gh0kS8pjeWlwZPRg-EDrSZP-u-w/viewform
Read MoreQuestion of the Week
5/2/2025 6:55 am
Thank You for a Wonderful Spring Auction!
4/18/2025 7:11 am
Thank you to everyone who came out to Town Hall last Friday to the 2025 Dallin Spring Auction: Blue & Gold Gala. We hope you had a fabulous evening, and we’re excited to announce that the auction raised $9k for our PTO! The event would not have been possible without the help of many individuals and organizations, whom we would like to thank now.
Big thank you to Paul Wolstencroft for donating his time and providing us with an unforgettable musical performance. We would like to thank our sponsors whose financial contributions allowed us to throw such a fantastic event: Platinum+ Sponsors Kristin McKenna and Ghirardelli Chocolate, and Platinum Sponsors Belmont Orthodontics/Belmont Pediatric Dentistry, Intelligent Labor and Moving, and John’s Landscape Service. Flowers and desserts were provided by generous donations from Wegmans, Costco, and Cookie Time Bakery. The popular 360 video booth was provided at a discount by 360 Boothy. Dallin Parents Christina Cotrupi of Air + Flow Balloon Decor and Lauren Corsino of Sweet P Designs are responsible for making our space look absolutely amazing with their balloons and signs. We thank you all for making this a night to remember!
Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated items and services for our auction and raffle. Please take a moment to look through our donors page to see the long list of donors whose generous offers contributed to a successful fundraiser.
Many people worked hard behind the scenes soliciting donations, securing vendor contracts, and arranging event logistics. Thank you to our crew of Dallin parents who helped with setup Friday morning, worked at the check-in table during the event, and stuck around to help clean up. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word about the auction and encouraged others to buy tickets! Large events like this ask a lot of our community of volunteers, and we greatly appreciate the efforts that go into pulling it all together.
Our final thank you goes out to the Dallin team of Mr. Dingman, Ms. Karustis, Ms. Burns, and all of the faculty and staff who supported us throughout the process of planning this event, and continue to support and promote the community-building work of the Dallin PTO.
We would love your input about the event, whether or not you attended the auction, so please scroll down to the Question of the Week to let us know what you think.
Thank you again!
Jamie Fisher, Auction Event Chair & Dallin PTO Co-President
Sally LeGore-Nusholtz, Auction Website Lead & Dallin PTO Co-President
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Week
4/18/2025 7:10 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:
🔗 Visit our website for more info and to sign up!
🪄 Let’s make this a week they’ll never forget!
Volunteers needed: Art Show setup
4/18/2025 7:09 am
Dallin Holi Celebration date change: May 10 2:30pm
4/18/2025 7:08 am
Dallin Family Culture Night, May 3 5:30pm
4/18/2025 7:07 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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From the Dallin AEF Liason
4/18/2025 7:06 am
