Culture Night, May 3

3/28/2025 7:05 am

Dance Party TONIGHT, Friday March 28

3/28/2025 7:04 am

METCO Bridging Two Communities Walk Sunday April 6

3/28/2025 7:03 am

Due to forecasted rain, the METCO Families Walk has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 6th, at Franklin Park from 1:00-3:00 PM.

April Vacation Food Support from Arlington Eats

3/28/2025 7:02 am

Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting

3/28/2025 7:01 am

Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting 2025
Saturday, May 3, 9:00 am --1:00 pm, Rain date, Sunday, May 4, 9:00 am --1:00 pm
Arlington residents are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting Event, which will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Paint a window by yourself or grab your friend or family and paint a window together in one of 60+ designated storefront windows in 25 Heights businesses.

Designs must have a spring theme - flowers, trees, birds, insects, etc. We also invite community painters to go beyond painting the beauty of spring blooms by including simple messages and/or steps that people can take to protect our environment and promote eco-diversity in their yards and town wide. 

Online Registration: Saturday, April 5 to Saturday April 19 (two weeks)
Register online at:
https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-spring-themed-window-painting-2025-4666

Entries are accepted on a first come-first served basis. Space is guaranteed to the first 61 entries. Registration site closes when all slots are filled. No confirmation will be sent. A week after the registration closing date, painters will be emailed their window assignment, a rules and information flyer, and a list of window painting supplies and tips. A $25 registration fee covers paint supplies purchased locally (an assortment of paint brushes and acrylic paints in a pre-selected color palette, which will be available to painters on the day of the event).

Eligibility: All residents and any individuals who attend a school in Arlington are eligible for this event. Painters under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The paintings will remain on display through mid-June. These public events are organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

The Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) is a group of Heights business owners, residents, and non-profits who meet monthly to address local issues and concerns, support beautification projects, and organize public events in the Heights such as three seasonal window paintings and the Holiday Stroll. Meetings take place on the third Thursday morning of every month. If you are interested in attending a meeting or volunteering, please contact Janet O’Riordan, joriordan@comcast.net.

Question of the Week!

3/28/2025 7:00 am

From the Assistant Principal: Fifth Graders Explore the American Revolution at the MFA

3/21/2025 7:10 am

Dallin fifth-graders have been learning about the American Revolution, exploring the causes, events, and impact of this pivotal moment in our country’s history. To bring their learning to life, Ms. Greenland, our talented art teacher, organized a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston for each fifth grade class. Mrs. Kulshrestha’s class was the first to visit the museum this week and I got to join them! The trip provided students with an incredible opportunity to see artifacts, paintings, and historical objects that connect directly to their social studies lessons.

Equipped with clipboards and charcoal pencils, the students spent 20 minutes in each of the three sections dedicated to the American Revolution. They meticulously examined paintings, silver artifacts, period furniture, and miniature ship models, sketching the pieces that captivated their interest.​

“We’ve been learning about the American Revolution and the colonies, and about all the taxes,” reported Benjamin, one of Mrs. Kulshrestha’s students. “Going to the MFA helped us see what life was like back then—what they wore, what they used, and even the fancy silver teapots.” One highlight for many students was the detailed portrait of Henry Knox, a Revolutionary War hero. “I drew that painting in my sketchbook,” Benjamin added. “It was really detailed and cool.”

Ray, another fifth grader, was particularly impressed by an intricately designed sword. “It had an eagle’s head on it and was made of steel. It looked really cool.” Sylvie was drawn to an elegant dress on display. “It looked like a wedding dress and was in such good condition. It was really beautiful.” Many students also watched a woodworking video that demonstrated how furniture from the era was made, and they loved the model ships on display.

Reflecting on what they’ve been learning in class, students shared strong opinions about British taxes: “The taxes were unfair because the colonies had no representation,” Sylvie explained. “They had no say in the decisions being made, and they were just forced to pay.” Ray added, “Without the taxes, they might not have had a revolution at all.” 

Their advice for upcoming classes visiting the MFA? “Pay attention to what’s in the paintings—they give you big clues about what life was like,” Sylvie suggested. 

This trip was an engaging experience that brought history to life, and we can’t wait to hear what the next two classes discover. A big “thank you” to Ms. Greenland for creating this opportunity and to Dallin’s PTO for funding these great learning adventures!

Best,

Sam

3 Weeks Until the Dallin Spring Auction!

3/21/2025 7:09 am

Have you checked out the Dallin Auction website yet? Here you’ll find:

• Admission and raffle ticket sales

• A list of committed donors so far (a.k.a. hints about what might be on offer!)

• Our generous sponsors

• A “Frequently Asked Question” page that we hope you’ll find helpful

Have even more questions? Email us at dallinschoolauction@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

Culture night: May 3! Volunteers needed!

3/21/2025 7:08 am

Parent volunteer needed to partner with Mr. Monis for culture night.

We need one parent to be a lead volunteer for culture night on May 3. Your responsibilities would be to coordinate communications with Mr. Monis. The team needs to solicit volunteers, keep track of who is volunteering for what, and explain how to present food or performances. 

On the night of the event, you would arrive at 4:30 PM to assist with set up and stay until the end to assist with cleanup. Please let Tamar know if you are willing to help.  Tamarbulk@gmail.com

Teacher Clean Out Support Needed!

3/21/2025 7:07 am

Teachers are working hard to clean out, organize, and bring in new materials this spring. They're looking for a few adults in our community to assist with sorting, donating, recycling, and disposing of the old materials. If you're interested in helping out in any capacity, or if you'd like more information, please reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com)!

Dallin Science Expo, Wednesday March 26

3/21/2025 7:06 am

The expo itself will be on Wednesday March 26th from 6:30PM to 7:30PM in the Dallin gym and all are welcome and encouraged to come check out all the fantastic student projects, whether or not they are presenting a project.  Oh, and we could use a few parent volunteers to help with set up and clean up. Sign up HERE.

Safe Arrival Reminder

3/21/2025 7:05 am

Dallin families,

To help ensure the safety of everyone on Dallin’s campus during arrival and dismissal we ask that you review the plan below. Campus is very busy with vehicles and pedestrians and our plan outlines the safest pattern for vehicles around school. We understand that it may not be the most convenient, but it is safest for our community members.

Most notably, George Street is a fire lane and NOT a drop-off zone for students. We know that it’s closest to our Kindergarten doors but ask that you use the Florence Avenue drop-off zone. 

Here is the information you need to support Dallin’s safe arrival and dismissal: 

Traffic Pattern and Parking Plan for Dallin

1. Florence Ave between Renfrew and George Streets, are restricted to school buses during school arrival (7:40-8:10) and dismissal (2:15-2:45) and 12:45-1:15 on Tuesdays.
2. The student drop-off area is on the west side of Florence Avenue extending from Waverly to Renfrew Street. There are traffic bollards there to designate the area. If you drive your student/s to school, use this drop-off zone and then make a left turn onto Waverly or Renfrew Streets. George St. is a fire lane, NOT a drop-off zone.
3. George Street is one-way from Florence Avenue to Rhinecliff Street; there is a “No Left Turn” except for staff needing to access the parking lot.
4. The back parking lot is for staff only. Do not park in that lot during school hours or at arrival/dismissal.
5. There are parking spaces in the neighborhood to use if you need to get out of the car with your child.  Observe all "No Parking This Side" and "No Parking Here to Corner" signs.  Parking in or near crosswalks makes it very difficult to see children and impedes traffic flow. 

Thank you for helping us keep students and adults safe while they’re on campus. 

Sign Up! METCO Family Walk

3/21/2025 7:04 am

Family Movie Night Fundraiser for the Blue Faery Foundation

3/21/2025 7:03 am

On March 22nd the AHS Fundraising Fighters Club will be hosting a family-friendly movie night fundraiser at the high school, where all the proceeds will go to the Blue Faery Foundation, part of the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association.  We will be watching Moana, and the event will also feature arts and crafts, face painting, as well as a snack table and food sponsored by Otto’s Pizza. The event will last from 4 to 7 pm and the tickets will cost $5 at the door. 

What: Moana Family Movie Night Fundraiser for the Blue Faery Foundation

Date/Time: March 22, 4pm-7pm

Where: Arlington High School

Clothing Drive for Cradles to Crayons

3/21/2025 7:02 am