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Winter Gear Swap - Starting to Collect Gear!

10/25/2024 7:05 am

A box will be set up in the Dallin Lobby starting TODAY Friday, October 25 for you to drop off donations for the gear swap.  Please bring in unwanted gear in children’s sizes, washed and in good condition.  We can accept the following items:  winter gloves, winter hats, winter boots, winter jackets, snow pants, heavy socks, scarves and neck warmers.

 

The Winter Gear Swap will take place on Saturday November 16 along with the Fall Garden Clean Up.  

If you have any questions about acceptable items or if you would like to arrange a house drop-off, please contact Anne Hurley at Alehurley@gmail.com

 
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Election Day and bake sale

10/25/2024 7:05 am

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, 11/5.

 

Swing by the bake sale in the lobby during polling hours to support our 5th graders and grab a treat!

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Arlington SEPAC meetings and events

10/25/2024 7:03 am

The Next Monthly Arlington Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting is November 12th, 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom.

SEPAC standing Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=iKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1
Meeting ID: 854 1205 2274
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325

 

APS / SEPAC SPECIAL EVENT! Coffee with APS Special Education Staff

October 29th, 8:45am  – District Office (School Committee Room) at Arlington High School (check in at front desk).  Join the SEPAC board and  members as well as APS Special Education staff for a casual “meet and greet.”

 

Arlington SEPAC WEBINAR: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Students in School: 

November 20th, 7:30p – SEPAC Zoom link (full information above)

SEPAC is hosting a session with the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) to give parents/caregivers a foundation and steps to build on in order to advance their advocacy skills. It will build knowledge around the Special Education and Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Topics include: how to identify, document and communicate your concerns, evaluations, support plans, team meetings and letter writing with the focus on the student’s emotional/behavioral/mental health challenges and the support that students may need to access the curriculum and life of the school.

 

 
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Trick or Treat with Arlington Businesses, Friday Oct 25

10/25/2024 7:02 am

Rain or Shine, it's an Arlington Tradition!

Children ages 10 and under are invited to show off their Halloween costumes and trick or treat at participating Arlington businesses from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th.  List of participating businesses can be found at https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/trick-or-treat-with-arlington-businesses-4593
 
Plus some extra special attractions!  -- click through for details!
 
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Haunted Hallways at AHS

10/25/2024 7:01 am

Event to benefit AHS Volleyball:

 

Haunted House at back of Arlington High School

 

OCTOBER 25 5:30PM-9:00 PM

FACE PAINT - BAKE SALE - FUN GAMES - ARTS AND CRAFTS

 

EAMORRIS@ARLINGTON.K12.MA.US

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The Book Fair is Back Next Week!

10/18/2024 7:06 am

We've partnered with Fantastic Book Fairs to bring back the Dallin Book Fair from October 21–25 in the school library! Students will have the ability to shop during their regular library class times, and there are hours for families to shop after school. 

After School Shopping Hours

Day Time(s)  
Monday 2:30–3:00 pm  
Tuesday 2:30–3:00 pm  
Wednesday 1:00–1:30 pm  
Thursday 2:30–3:00 pm
4:30–5:30 pm		  
Friday 2:30–3:00 pm
5:30–7:00 pm		 Late hours to coincide with Movie Night

 

All students may shop during their school library hours! Adults will be on hand to help younger students. If you'd like your student to shop during school, we can only accept cash or a check (made payable to “Dallin PTO”). We will also have wishlist sheets available for students to write down titles they would like to buy online or return with a parent to purchase after school. 

 

Don’t forget the teachers!

After feedback from teachers, this year you can contribute funds directly to teacher and specialist donation pages so they can prioritize purchasing the books needed for their classrooms. Many teachers use the book fair as a chance to update their classroom libraries. 

We could use your help!

Lastly, if you would like to help with the book fair during in-person shopping hours, please sign up here.

Thank you in advance for helping make this a successful book fair for our teachers, specialists, and students!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com). 

 
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PTO Meeting Friday, 10/25: Panorama Survey Data

10/18/2024 7:05 am

Please join us in the Cafeteria on Friday 10/25, directly after drop off, for our next PTO Meeting! We will learn about updates in our school community and hear from Thad Dingman, Magali Olander (APS SEL and Guidance Director), and our social work team about the Panorama Survey data that our district and school have collected. The district uses family surveys to determine our "perception of our school and district effectiveness." They also administer student surveys that have students reflect on their experiences. So this promises to be a very interesting meeting! 
 
This event is BYOC (bring your own coffee), and we hope you'll join us!
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STEAM update: Camouflage Butterflies

10/18/2024 7:04 am

Dallin artists explored this camouflage paper butterfly activity when opening their STEAM art studio. Before creating their butterflies, students discussed how camouflage is an important adaptation for survival, for example using camouflage to escape detection by predators. 
Dozens of butterflies have been designed to blend into parts of the art studio, and are now expanding into the library and perhaps other parts of the school -- look around carefully!
 
Click through to look for more butterflies!
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Annual Fund Volunteers Needed

10/18/2024 7:03 am

The Annual Fund is Dallin's largest fundraiser each year. This is the fundraiser that funds field trips, teacher gifts, school activities, building expenses, and so much more! If you have interest or a background in fundraising, marketing, or any other related field, we'd love to have you join our Annual Fund team. Reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com) if you're interested, or would like to learn more!
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Dallin Movie Night, Friday, Oct 25th

10/18/2024 7:02 am

Dallin Movie night is happening on Friday, October 25th. Come join the fun! Doors will open at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30.
All students (K through 5th) and their families are welcome.  Bring a blanket/pillow for the floor (or a folding chair for adults). Feel free to wear a costume or pajamas.  
Tickets are $5 a person, $20 max for a family. Pizza, popcorn, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will support the 5th grade Celebration of Learning event.
This is not a drop off event, all children must have an adult responsible for them.

Note: The final day of the Book Fair will be on the same evening, ending at 7pm. Shop while your kids are enjoying the movie, or lend a hand to box up items for the night.

Please reach out with any questions.
Thanks,
Sara Frischer (sara.espowood@gmail.com)
Janet Huang (janethuang617@gmail.com)
 
 
 
 
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Fundraising Fighters Movie Night at AHS

10/18/2024 7:01 am

On November 9th, the Arlington High School Fundraising Fighters Club will be hosting a family-friendly movie night fundraiser at the high school, where all the proceeds will go to the Childhood Leukemia Society.   We will be watching Minions, 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 8 pm and the tickets will cost $5 at the door.

 

What: Minions Family Movie Night Fundraiser for the Childhood Leukemia Society

Date/Time: November 9th, 4pm-8pm

Where: Arlington High School

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From the Library: Author visit

10/11/2024 7:09 am

We are so excited to have an author visit from Rob Buyea at Dallin on Wednesday, October 30. He will discuss his new book Carter Avery's Tricky Fourth Grade Year. If you would like to order a signed copy of any of his books please fill out the attached form and return it to school by October 28. 
 
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Last week to apply for PTO Mini-Grants

10/11/2024 7:08 am

The Fall Mini-Grant cycle is on until October 18!
Call for innovative ideas! Dallin PTO mini-grants are funding that is available to you, the Dallin community of caregivers, students, teachers and staff, for your creative ideas that benefit our students and school. Is there anything you wish to introduce to the Dallin school community? A cultural activity? A STEAM project? New teaching materials? Submit this form by October 18 and we can help actualize your vision!
 
Read this letter from Dallin's Reading Department to see how they utilized the mini-grant funds in an effective and impactful way!
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Art class -- help and donations

10/11/2024 7:07 am

Do you have items at home that students could use for creating art?  Please view this slideshow to learn what can (and cannot) be donated.  Items can be brought to the school office.

 

Parents and guardians can sign up to volunteer for art classes, helping out in the classroom during your child's art period. No need to commit on a regular basis -- sign up for one or a series.  A current CORI background check is required -- stop in the office to talk to Mrs. Burns if you don't have one or are unsure of your status.

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The Book Fair is coming!

10/11/2024 7:06 am

The Dallin Book Fair is coming, from October 21-25 this year! If this is your first year, you'll be getting more information about it soon. In the meantime, we're looking for volunteers to help set up, take down, and support the event while it's happening! You can sign up here.
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