Dallin Digest Newsletter
Arlington SEPAC updates
5/22/2026 5:39 am
Click through for more information from Arlington SEPAC on the following topics:
June 9th SEPAC Monthly Meeting 7:30pm (Zoom)
[RECORDING] “Understanding Executive Functioning Across K–12: How It Shows Up and How to Support It”
Help Strengthen Arlington SEPAC
Summer Screens Workshop for Parents
SEPAC Shares Accomplishments and Future Priorities with the Arlington School Committee
SEPAC Announces First “Shoutout” Awards
Programs and services in and around the community
Read MoreCalendar and additional community events, 5/22
5/22/2026 5:35 am
Urgent/ASAP
April 30-May 30, 2026
APS Textile Recycling Competition
Monday, May 25
NO SCHOOL -- Memorial Day
Thursday, May 28
Spring Chorus Concert, 7pm, Cafetorium
Saturday, May 30
Wednesday, June 3
Kindergarten Orientation, 1-3pm
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
APS Pride Celebration (rescheduled)
Tuesday, June 16
5th Grade Celebration of Learning, 1pm
Friday, June 19
NO SCHOOL -- Juneteenth
Thursday, June 25
Last Day of School, 11:30 AM dismissal and 5th grade Clap Out
The Arlington High School Fundraising Fighters Club will be hosting a Walk-A-Thon at the Arlington Reservoir on June 7th from 1-4pm to fundraise for neuroblastoma cancer research. More details to come later.
Read MoreSpring Dallin Garden Clean-up on Sat. May 30th
5/15/2026 5:50 am
Dear Dallin Community, Join the Dallin Garden Team for a clean-up of the Dallin garden and grounds on Saturday, May 30th from 9am-11am at Dallin. We will:
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spread leaf mulch around the garden and grounds
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weed around the garden beds
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compost and plant some flowers and vegetables in the empty beds
Bring your own garden tools (shovels, rakes, gloves, trowels, wheelbarrow etc.) and your friends! For questions or more info, contact Sunita Hett: spatelhett@gmail.com
Dallin Spring Picnic Planning Committee
5/15/2026 5:49 am
Dallin Spring Picnic Planning Committee: Our second meeting will be Sunday, May 17 at 5:00pm on Zoom. Please contact janinesirignano@gmail.
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Lost and Found Update
5/15/2026 5:48 am
Dallin Families,
With the warm weather we have an abundance of sweatshirts. Please drop by the lobby and/or have your child peruse the lost and found. Click through for more images of lost-and-found contents.
Janet
Lost and Found Coordinator
Teacher Appreciation Week Thanks
5/15/2026 5:46 am
A huge THANK YOU to all of our families for making our 90’s-themed Teacher Appreciation Week totally all that! Whether you donated from our Amazon wish list, made something for the luncheon, or helped in any way, your generosity made our teachers feel truly seen, celebrated, and appreciated. We are so grateful for the incredible support from our school community!
Read MoreLast chance to register for the AEF 5K on May 17th!
5/15/2026 5:44 am
It's not too late! Join us for the AEF 5K at 8am on Sunday, May 17th to support Arlington schools.
The Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) is still looking for participants and volunteers. Run, walk, or stroll with your family!
- The AEF 5K Run starts at Hill's Hill Field, behind Ed Burns Arena at 8am
- Register NOW for a great family run or to volunteer at the event by clicking here
- Proceeds from the AEF 5K fund innovative teaching and learning experiences at Dallin and across the Arlington School District
APS Textile Recycling Competition update
5/15/2026 5:42 am
For a full list of acceptable donations click here. For questions about the competition or to report bin overflow, please contact Rachel Oliveri, APS Sustainability Project Manager at roliveri@arlington.k12.ma.us.
Did you know textiles are banned from disposal in Massachusetts?
Are you curious what happens to your recycled textiles?Read More
Join Us at the Multicultural Café!
5/15/2026 5:41 am
The Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (MLPAC) is excited to invite you to our Multicultural Café at Kickstand Café—a welcoming space to connect, chat, and build community.
When: Every other week
Next meeting: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 8:30–9:30 AM
Where: Kickstand Café (we’ll be sitting outside if the weather is nice!)
Whether you're a caregiver of a multilingual learner or part of the local community interested in supporting families who have moved from abroad, this is a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and make meaningful connections.
Drinks and food are available for purchase, but ordering is optional.
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation—we’d love to see you there!
Read MoreAPS Pride Celebration rescheduled to Saturday June 13
5/15/2026 5:40 am
Due to rain on the previously scheduled date, the APS District-Wide Pride Celebration has been rescheduled to Saturday June 13.
Read MoreArlington Boys and Girls Club Summer Programs
5/15/2026 5:38 am
The Arlington Boys and Girls Club (ABGC) still has space in some Summer Kids Zone programs for rising grades 1-6. Kids Zone runs Monday–Friday in weekly sessions from June 29th through August 21st.
See more information at https://www.abgclub.org/summer
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Calendar and additional community events, 5/15
5/15/2026 5:35 am
Urgent/ASAP
April 30-May 30, 2026
APS Textile Recycling Competition
Saturday, May 16
Dallin Neighborhood Second Annual Free "Sale"
Sunday, May 17
Monday, May 25
NO SCHOOL -- Memorial Day
Saturday, May 30
Wednesday, June 3
Kindergarten Orientation, 1-3pm
Saturday, June 13
APS Pride Celebration (rescheduled)
Tuesday, June 16
5th Grade Celebration of Learning, 1pm
Friday, June 19
NO SCHOOL -- Juneteenth
Thursday, June 25
Last Day of School, 11:30 AM dismissal and 5th grade Clap Out
Read MoreFrom the PTO: A big thanks for your support for our teachers!
5/8/2026 6:05 am
News from the Garden!
5/8/2026 6:04 am
Last Friday, the Dallin PTO Garden Club teamed up with our first graders to create a beautiful new native bird habitat on a perfect spring day! Students learned about native birds found in Massachusetts, the habitats they need to survive, and how plants can provide food, shelter, and nesting spaces.
Together, students and volunteers planted 12 native plants and wildflowers that will help support local birds and pollinators for years to come. A huge thank you to the more than 15 parent volunteers who joined us and helped make the project such a success!
Be sure to keep an eye on the garden space as the plants begin to grow this spring. We’re also excited to add birdhouses created by our 4th and 5th graders in the coming weeks. This project beautifully connects to the 1st grade EL curriculum, where students are learning all about birds and their habitats.
Read MoreImportant Morning Dropoff Reminder
5/8/2026 6:00 am
The cafeteria doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. There is no adult supervision before that time. With the arrival of spring, we have seen an increase in kids arriving early. Families are responsible for supervising their own children on the playground before 7:30 am.
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