Dallin Digest Newsletter
Dallin Winter Gear Swap November 16!
10/11/2024 7:05 am
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents
10/11/2024 7:04 am
Arlington Public Schools was awarded a grant to support Project Arlington Mental Health Initia
Registration and more information available here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. This training provides the tools a layperson needs to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents. Participants will leave the training having learned and practiced a 5-step action plan for when faced with youth in crisis and non-crisis situations. Here is a one-pager that gives a bit more information about what folks will learn in the training and why it’s so important.
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Help Plant 10,000 Daffodil Bulbs for Spring 2025 Bloom
10/11/2024 7:03 am
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a collaborative initiative with the Town of Arlington to plant 10,000 daffodil bulbs along the historic Battle of Menotomy reenactment route. This ambitious project is part of the town’s 250th-anniversary commemorations, scheduled for April 2025, which will celebrate Arlington’s crucial role in the Revolutionary War. The annual return of the bright and cheerful daffodils will not only mark this historic occasion but also serve as a beautiful and lasting tribute for the community to enjoy for years to come.
In preparation for the event, the Chamber will distribute daffodil bulbs to individuals and local groups in October for planting in pre-selected locations along the reenactment route and throughout the town’s business districts. Key planting sites have been identified, and the Chamber is encouraging wide community participation. Residents, businesses, civic organizations, sports leagues, scout troops, school groups, and others are invited to get involved and lend a hand in bringing this vision to life.
“This is a large-scale endeavor, and we are calling on the entire community to join us in making it a success. The more hands we have, the more beautiful Arlington will be next spring,” said Beth Locke, Executive Director of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to see so many diverse groups come together for a shared goal that will leave a lasting legacy for our town.”
This initiative represents an opportunity for residents to not only celebrate Arlington's storied past but also contribute to its future by beautifying the town and strengthening community bonds. As part of the larger 250th anniversary celebrations, the daffodils will enhance the historic reenactment event while serving as a vibrant reminder of the town’s unique heritage.
For more information on how to participate, visit https://business.arlcc.
Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
10/11/2024 7:02 am
Saturday, October 19th 2:00pm-4:30pm
Robbins Library Community Room
700 Mass Ave Arlington, MA
Ven a celebrar con nostros todas las contribuciones de las Culturas Latinx y Caribeña, habrá juegos, música, comida y mas, ven a construir comunidad.
Come celebrate with us all the contributions of the Latinx & Caribbean cultures, there will be
games, music, food and more! Let’s build community together!
For more information/Para más información
Nancy Jimenez: nancyjimenzleon@gmail.com
Illeana Gatica: amandanicte@gmail.com
Arlington Eats Turkey Trot
10/11/2024 7:01 am
Panorama Fall Survey: Our district values your feedback!
10/4/2024 7:10 am
The survey opt-out for students will be available for families on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you do not have an account or need assistance logging in, please contact your child’s school. The main page of the Parent Portal has a list of staff members at each building to contact.
Once logged onto the portal, please follow the instructions to complete the opt-out form.
Please notify us by Friday, October 11th, if you would like your child to opt out of taking either student survey.
Please find a copy of the Student Surveys for grades 3-5 and 6-12 and the SEL & Well-Being surveys for grades 3-5 and 6-12. The Student Survey will take students about 8-20 minutes, and the SEL & Well-Being surveys will take approximately an additional 8-12 minutes.
We appreciate your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact Matt Coleman at mcoleman@arlington.k12.ma.us.
Celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day, Oct. 2
10/4/2024 7:08 am
Winter Gear Swap Coordinators Needed!
10/4/2024 7:07 am
October SEPAC Meeting
10/4/2024 7:06 am
October Meeting of the Arlington SEPAC!
Tuesday, October 8th, 7:30-8:30pm (and every 2nd Tuesday of the month)
Zoom link (Meeting ID: 897 6742 5632)
October’s meeting is for parents and caregivers only (APS staff joins three times per year). There will be discussion of parent feedback on special education services in Arlington, outcomes of the board’s recent meeting with the superintendent, and a collaborative discussion of the boards’ proposed strategic priorities for 2024-2025 school year. Questions? Please contact arlingtonsepac@gmail.com
What is SEPAC? SEPAC is committed to building a vibrant community of parents and caregivers committed to supporting children with disabilities in Arlington. Whether you have a student receiving special education services or want to learn more about how the world of special education works, SEPAC is here for you!
Room Rep positions available in some grades
10/4/2024 7:04 am
Volunteer needed for mailing help
10/4/2024 7:03 am
Parent Volunteer needed for a few hours during the week of October 7th to put labels on envelopes for a large mailing.
Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
10/4/2024 7:02 am
Join us for a celebration of this land’s First Peoples! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the Mashpee Wampanoag Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song, dance, and teachings, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such as humility and respect to create true connections between diverse cultures and communities.
From the Assistant Principal: Playworks at Dallin
9/27/2024 7:10 am
Hello, Dallin Families!
We are excited to share that the Dan Kelly Foundation awarded Dallin Elementary a generous grant to bring the Playworks Recess Reboot program to our school. Playworks will provide hands-on training to our staff and students teaching strategies to create a positive recess environment where every child can participate and have fun. Additionally, it will enhance the work we do each day to support students’ social and emotional growth by extending it into recess through structured, safe, and inclusive play.
In their four days with us, Playworks coaches will introduce fun, structured games, recess routines and reinforce common expectations. Students will learn new conflict-resolution techniques that they can use to more independently handle disagreements that arise on the playground. “Rock, Paper, Scissors” is one I’m sure you already know and many of our students use. When students learn skills to manage these situations without adults stepping in, they build confidence and are better able to take responsibility for their actions, cooperate with peers and have more time for fun on the playground. Our goal is to ensure that every child feels included and comes back to class energized and ready to learn!
Click through for more details on this exciting program!
Read MoreArlington METCO at Dallin
9/27/2024 7:09 am
Hello Dallin Community,
We at Arlington METCO are thrilled to recommission our program at Dallin Elementary! With the support of our Superintendent, DEIBJ Department, and the Arlington/Dallin community, we're excited to kick off the 24/25 school year alongside all of you.
Our Elementary METCO Social Worker, Shayla Lowe, will be working closely with our Arlington METCO Dallin students in partnership with Dallin staff and the community. We're especially excited to launch our Lunch Bunches, where we invite our amazing Arlington resident friends to join in. Lunch Bunch is a time for students to build community and connection through fun, structured activities.
Our METCO Director, Richelle Smith, will also be around to check in with students and staff, ensuring that students are deeply connected to their school community through enrichment and engagement.
A special shout-out to our newly recommissioned METCO Champions: Principal Thad Dingman and Assistant Principal Samantha Karustis—we're excited to work alongside you!
Read MoreFrom the Dallin Nurse: Vaccine clinics and health screenings
9/27/2024 7:08 am
Families,
I hope that you and your family are having a wonderful back to school this September. I am new to Dallin this year and I look forward to meeting all the new Dallin Elementary School faces. I want to remind you that Dallin has a vaccine clinic coming up on October 21 from 3-6pm. We also have school health screenings that start in the Fall.
Click through for more details on the vaccine clinics and health screenings.
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