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

Free shredding event, Saturday March 29

3/21/2025 7:01 am

Kristen McKenna with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team will be sponsoring a free shredding event on Saturday, March 29, from 9 AM – 12 PM at their location at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476.  

Question of the Week!

3/21/2025 6:59 am

Auction Tickets On Sale Now!

3/14/2025 7:10 am

We're gearing up for what's sure to be a fabulous evening! If you’re planning to join us on Friday, April 11th at Arlington Town Hall, we really appreciate you purchasing your tickets within the first two weeks so we can estimate our capacity. See our auction website to purchase your tickets, raffle tickets, and to find more information about the event. You can also follow us on Facebook for updates and item previews!

Last call for family donations! Fill out the form if you have something you’d like to contribute.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on April 11th!

PTO Meeting: Preparing Digital Citizens, Friday, March 21

3/14/2025 7:09 am

Please join us for our next PTO Meeting: Preparing Digital Citizens, held Friday, March 21, in the Cafeteria @ 8:05 am (right after drop-off)! 

To kick off the meeting we will be welcoming Amanda Troha, the Brackett and Dallin Library Media Specialist. She will give insight into how students engage with digital citizenship curriculum at Dallin.

Families have different needs, goals, and desired outcomes for successful student technology use. Join adults in our community as we discuss how we can support our students toward the unique goals we have for them, the stumbling blocks that hinder progress, and how we can partner with the school in this process.

We hope to see you there! 

Please read to the end of this week's Dallin Digest for a new feature: Question of the Week!

Dallin’s Student Science Expo is almost here!!

3/14/2025 7:08 am

Save the date -- Culture Night May 3

3/14/2025 7:07 am

Dallin Culture Night has been rescheduled to May 3.  Please sign up here to share food, costumes, crafts, performances, or a poster board display about your culture:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrTre7lZ1iZCxZ_IlJoXtnPXoCp25nlfCBh6KYTqKYf3f3VA/viewform?usp=header

Dance Party Friday 3/28

3/14/2025 7:06 am

Lost and Found - March Update

3/14/2025 7:05 am

Spring is just around the corner. Before we say goodbye to winter, come and claim lost winter items.

Janet Huang
Lost and Found Coordinator

Please click through for more photos of lost and found items.

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APS Rainbow Task Force Community Conversation, March 20, 5:15pm

3/14/2025 7:04 am

Arlington SEPAC Newsletter: March 11, 2025

3/14/2025 7:03 am

Please respond!  The Annual SEPAC Survey Supports Change

As a parent or caregiver of a student(s) with additional support needs, please share your experiences in APS (regardless of whether or not your student has an IEP or 504). In our role as advisor to the School Committee on policies related to Special Education, the SEPAC survey is a critical tool for supporting improvement.

Take the 10-minute survey.

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New Resource:  What Parents Need to Know About the New IEP

A quick reference guide to preparing for IEP meetings, collaborating with school professionals to use the new IEP form and partnering with your child’s school throughout the year.

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Spring Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Programs

• Incluyousion Sports is offering spring programs for hockey, flag football, basketball and track and field. Learn more here.

• Registration for Franciscan Children’s spring adaptive sports programs for track, cheer, gymnastics, and bike riding is open. Find flyers for each here.

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Arlington SEPAC or APS-hosted Events

• NEXT WEEK! Workshop on Basic Rights in Special Education – eligibility and the evaluation process (Webinar) 3/19

• Special Education Mediation and Facilitation with Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)  (Webinar) 3/25 

• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) - APS workshop series (April)

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Events Hosted by Other Organizations

More information can be found in past newsletters on the SEPAC website (right hand column).

• Helping Neurodiverse Students Thrive in College (Webinar) 3/12

• Malden and Medford High Schools Hosts Transition-to-Adulthood Fair (3/12) 

• College & Transition Fair (sponsor: Woburn SEPAC): Woburn Memorial High School, 88 Montvale Ave. in Woburn, 3/26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m

Park Ave Safety Meeting Monday March 31

3/14/2025 7:02 am

Many Dallin students cross Park Ave to get to and from school every day, and Dallin alumni cross on their way to the middle schools or high school.  After many pedestrian injuries, car crashes, and significant neighborhood activism, the town is studying safety improvements to the street.   Students and parents are encouraged to attend this meeting to share their experiences and evaluate potential suggestions.

The Park Avenue Safety Improvement Project will be hosting an in-person public meeting on Monday, March 31^st from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. Building upon the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and accessibility along the Park Avenue corridor, this meeting will provide residents with the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the project’s preliminary conceptual designs. Stantec, the Town's consultant, has completed an existing conditions analysis that has laid the groundwork for the development of these potential design solutions. More detailed information, including presentation materials and any additional updates, will be shared following the public meeting. 

See  https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/News/News/14699/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#!/  for more details on the project.