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

From the Dallin AEF Liason

4/18/2025 7:06 am

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting, Tuesday April 29

4/18/2025 7:05 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.

Arlington Public Schools Annual Textile Recycling Competition

4/18/2025 7:03 am

Arlington SEPAC news

4/18/2025 7:02 am

May 13th Monthly SEPAC Meeting (7:30pm):

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=3DiKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1

What you need to know about APS Supported Learning Centers (SLCs)

WHEN: May 13, 2025 (7:30-8:30pm)

WHERE: [Zoom] https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=3DiKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1

At the May 13th monthly SEPAC meeting, APS staff will provide an overview of SLCs -- what they are, why they exist, and how placement decisions are made. This session will focus on understanding the purpose and structure of SLCs. While we won't be diving into individual selection criteria, there will be a facilitated Q&A.

Submit your questions here!

**DESE Special Education Stakeholder Survey (Deadline: April 30th)**

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support DESE in understanding the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Special Education's structures and processes to inform recommendations. They are
seeking your input to better understand the ways in which the Office of Special Education currently supports external stakeholders, including families.

Take the survey now

Seminar on Transition Planning

The Athol-Royalston SEPAC is hosting a Basic Rights - Transition Planning seminar on Monday, May 5th at 6pm. Presentation by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).

Register here

Monthly meetup for parents and caregivers of kids with learning differences

Friday, May 2nd, 12-1 pm (and every first Friday of the month)

Where: Roasted Granola, 1346 Mass Ave, Arlington MA

You are warmly invited to the Arlington-area monthly meetup for caregivers of kiddos with learning differences. Come share your experience of the challenges and joys of caring for kids who learn differently. **Questions? **Contact Dawn Kopatish, dawnkotapish@gmail.com

Free Community Screening of the Documentary, "In a Different Key"

Hosted by the Arlington Disability Commission in honor of Autism Acceptance=
Month.

**When**: Sunday, April 27th from 12-3pm
**Where**: Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington

The story follows a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey exposes a startling record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed by forces like race, money and privilege -- but leads to hope that more of us are learning to have the backs of those who are "different." Snacks and refreshments provided, followed by a Q&A session with audience participation. All are welcome.

[RSVP here]

Belmont PMC Kids Ride, Sunday, May 4th

4/18/2025 6:56 am

Question of the Week

4/18/2025 6:55 am

Last week's question was to suggest a community event. We only received two answers, so if you have an idea to share please mention it in the comments of this week's question, or email dallinptoboard@gmail.com.

For this week's question, we're gathering feedback about the Spring Auction:

Click Here to Answer!

Check back in two weeks to see the results and answer a new question!

Will We See You at the Auction Tonight?

4/11/2025 7:10 am

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.

Counted 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

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!

APS District-Wide Pride Celebration, Saturday May 10

4/11/2025 7:04 am

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.