Dallin Digest Newsletter

Pick Up at Pick Up! Friday September 11, 2:30pm

9/4/2026 5:46 am

We came, we picnic'd, we... littered? Help keep our school grounds clean with the Green Team! Join the Dallin Green Team next Friday, 9/11, at dismissal for our first monthly Pick Up at Pick Up event of the year, where kids and grown ups will work together to clean up the playground and blacktop areas. 
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Volunteer Opportunities

9/4/2026 5:44 am

There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the school day at Dallin!  Whether you're looking for a one-time commitment or a year-long project, we've got lots of ways for you to get involved. You can view all opportunities on our 26-27 Volunteer Opportunities sign up
 
We're looking for volunteers for picture day (Friday, 9/11), the school picnic (Thursday, 9/10), and Room Representatives. Plus many other fun ways to get involved!
 
All volunteers must be CORI verified prior to their scheduled volunteer event. All volunteers must come into the main office to complete a CORI form, a Volunteer Acknowledgement form, and present a valid government issued ID. Please allow at least 2 weeks for the CORI verification process. Once verified, CORIs are valid for 3 years.
 
If you have any questions please reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com).
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2026-2027 Sexual Health Parent Notification Letter

9/4/2026 5:40 am

Please read the Sexual Health Parent Notification Letter from Kim Visco, the Director of Wellness for the Arlington Public Schools, for more information on the Health Education curriculum for students in grades 4-9.

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Calendar and additional community events, 9/4

9/4/2026 5:20 am

Monday, September 7

NO SCHOOL -- Labor Day

 

Thursday, September 10

Dallin Fall Picnic, 5-7pm, Florence Field

 

Friday, September 11

Picture Day!

PTO Welcome Coffee after drop-off, 8am, outside school

Green Team Pick Up at Pick Up, 2:30pm, outside school

 

Friday, September 18

STEAM Team Meeting, 8am, cafeteria

 

Monday, September 21

NO SCHOOL  -- Yom Kippur

 

Wednesday, September 23

Dallin Curriculum Night, 6-7:45pm

 

Monday, October 12

NO SCHOOL  -- Indigenous People's Day

 

November 4, 5, 6

Dallin Fall Conferences

 

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Playworks Junior Coach program

6/24/2026 6:00 am

This year’s Playworks Junior Coach program was an incredible success! We were fortunate to have a wonderful group of 4th and 5th grade students who helped make recess more fun, welcoming, and positive for all of our students. From organizing games and helping younger students join in, to problem-solving conflicts and bringing enthusiasm to the playground, our Junior Coaches made a real difference.

 

Junior Coaches met twice a month before school and brought great energy, leadership, and positivity to every meeting and recess shift. They were especially beloved by our Kindergarten students, who thought they were rock stars. Watching our older students model kindness, responsibility, and inclusion for our youngest learners was a highlight of the year.

 

We will miss our 5th grade Junior Coaches as they head off to middle school and are so grateful for the leadership and joy they brought to Dallin. We hope many of our current 4th graders will return next year to continue building the program. Thank you to all of our Junior Coaches for helping make recess a place where students could have fun, feel included, and enjoy being part of our amazing school community.

 

Click through for more photos of our Junior Coaches in action!

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Later today: What Dallin Means To Me

6/24/2026 5:58 am

This is the last regular issue of the Dallin Digest for this school year.  Please keep an eye on your inbox this afternoon for the final special issue, "What Dallin Means To Me" pieces from our graduating fifth graders!

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Check the Lost and Found!

6/24/2026 5:56 am

The Lost and Found is closing down with the end of the school year on Thursday. Please stop by and also have your kids peruse items.
Have a fun and safe summer!

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Arlington SEPAC news

6/24/2026 5:55 am

Please click through for more on the following topics:

 

  • Let’s Congratulate Our June “Shout Outs”!
  • APS Hosts FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training this summer
  • Programs, resources, and services in and around the community
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Calendar and additional community events, 6/24

6/24/2026 5:35 am

Urgent/ASAP

Return overdue library books!

 

Thursday, June 25

Last Day of School, 11:30 AM dismissal and 5th grade Clap Out

 

 


 

Arlington Youth Field Hockey is accepting rising 3rd and 4th grade players for their Fall 2026 pilot program.  Click through for the full flyer!

 

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Interested in the PTO Board?

6/19/2026 5:56 am

Are you interested in joining the PTO Board next year? Or do you just have questions about what that entails? If so, reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com). 
 
The Board is a welcoming group of people who like to do hands-on work to support our school community, and we're always excited for new faces!
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Return all Dallin library books!

6/19/2026 5:52 am

There are still over 180 library books out from the Dallin Library.  Please return them as soon as possible!

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APS Pride Logo Winner announced!

6/19/2026 5:50 am

This year's APS Pride logo winner is our AHS senior, SABE KUZNICK. We believe their design represents the bright, colorful APS LGBTQIA+ community well. It was chosen for the overall aesthetic, design, composition and strong use of digital media. You will see this design on t-shirts and stickers and other promotional material for the APS Rainbow Task force events throughout 2026. Congratulations, Sabe!!
 
We have a group of honorable mentions from the 5th grade at Dallin. The third place belongs to Emma Hadly whose design was vibrant and original. The runners up (2nd place) used butterflies in their logos to artfully symbolize the beauty of transformation in our supportive APS community. Congratulations Mary McSweeney, Olivia Chin, and Sophie Cingolani. 
 
Merchandise with past and present Pride logos can be ordered through Cronin's Creative Etsy shop
 
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

6/19/2026 5:48 am

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for parents and caregivers this Summer - YMHFA is an evidence- and skills-based training for adults. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize common signs of mental health concerns in adolescents, the language and skills to talk to youth about suicide, how to connect youth to care, and a list of community and national referral resources. 

 

Our grant is unfortunately coming to a close this September, so this is the last summer we'll be offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings

 

Register for a session today: tinyurl.com/ArlingtonYMHFA

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Final Dallin Digest next week

6/19/2026 5:46 am

Next week's edition of the Dallin Digest will be on Wednesday, June 24; please send any submissions for the final edition for this school year to dallinnewsletter@gmail.com by Monday evening.

 

Also keep an eye out for the annual What Dallin Means To Me newsletter, written by our graduating fifth graders, which will be emailed in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24!

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Spring Picnic TONIGHT, Friday June 12!

6/12/2026 6:02 am

It's time for one of our favorite annual traditions. We hope you will join us at this year's Spring Picnic!

  • When: Friday, June 12, 5 - 7:30 pm
  • Where: Dallin blacktop and Florence Field

Details: There will be moonbounces, face paint, cupcake games, and many summer treats available. You are welcome to bring your own food or purchase pizza and other treats at the event. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and yard games to set up on the field. 

 

Cupcakes Needed: As in years prior, we're looking for cupcakes for our cupcake game at the picnicYou can drop-off cupcakes starting at 4:15 pm, or bring them when you come to the event. Homemade and store-bought are both perfect. Please label allergens on homemade cupcakes.

 

Pre-Order Pizza & Tickets: Skip the lines and pre-order tickets and/or pizza. Tickets are needed for all food items at the picnic. Tickets are not needed for non-food activities (eg. face paint and moonbounces).

 

Volunteer: Sign up to help out with set-up, clean-up, or day-of activities.

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