Dallin Digest Newsletter
Upcoming events from Oct 31
10/31/2025 5:58 am
Tuesday November 4 - Thursday November 6
Friday November 7
Monday November 10
NO SCHOOL -- Professional Development Day
Tuesday November 11
NO SCHOOL -- Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 12
Cultural Night planning meeting, 8:15am
November 14
Read MorePumpkin Rescue and Green Team
10/31/2025 5:56 am
The Dallin Green Team club is restarting and would appreciate 1-2 more parent volunteers to assist. In previous years this group has organized events like pumpkin recycling, textile recycling drives, litter cleanup, and waste reduction in the lunchroom.
Contact Tana Brummer <tanabrummer@gmail.com> for more information!
Annual APS Pumpkin Rescue Event!
Friday November 7th 8am - 12:45pm
Pumpkin recycling drop off guidelines:
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Families should bring their pumpkins to the short wall area at the front of the school before 12:45pm on 11/7 (the truck leaves at 1pm!)
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Pumpkins and gourds of any size will be accepted
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Remove candles/tea lights
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Pumpkins with paint or bling will NOT be accepted -if you can cut those pieces off, Black Earth Compost will accept the rest
Why are we doing this?
Pumpkins can not go in yard waste as they are considered food waste. They are heavy and water-filled and if they go in the trash, they will be incinerated and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Composting pumpkins allows them to be naturally processed for helping gardens, trees, and new food to grow!
Want to help?
Anyone interested in helping to toss pumpkins into the truck please contact Tana at TanaBrummer@gmail.com. Bring a reusable mug to enjoy apple cider and a donut afterwards!
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Caregiver Forum: Supporting Student Social & Emotional Growth, November 18
10/31/2025 5:54 am
APS Caregiver forum:
Learn more about social emotional learning in the Arlington Public Schools
Receive strategies on how to support children navigating social conflict
Date & Time: November 18, 6:30 PM
Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVtTijG-SEexwa1fhxkssg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Read MoreSAGE Table with the Arlington COA, the Arlington Rainbow Commission, & LEXPride
10/31/2025 5:52 am
The Arlington Council on Aging, Arlington Rainbow Commission, and LEXPride invite you to the SAGE table, an event to promote intergenerational connections in the Arlington & beyond LGBTQIA+ Community. All ages and all are welcome.
Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 pm
Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple St.
FREE meal from La Victoria Taqueria & Drag Bingo with the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!!!!
Please RSVP to 781-316-3419 or mshapiro-ide@town.arlington.ma.us to reserve your meal, but walk ins welcome!
Read MoreFall into Reading with AHS Reading Buddies, Nov 14
10/31/2025 5:50 am
The Fall Into Reading event will be held at Arlington High School on November 14th, 4-6:30pm, for kids of all ages! The event will involve craft stations, a bake sale, a media station, face painting, temporary tattoos, a book raffle and more! Additionally, we will be selling gently used children's books, with proceeds benefiting Cradles to Crayons. It's an opportunity for Arlington kids to socialize and get excited about literature. We look forward to seeing you there!
Read MorePTO '90s movie night TONIGHT!
10/24/2025 6:00 am
Friday, October 24th 6pm – 8pm
The Sandlot in the Cafeteria
The Parent Trap in the Music Room
$5 per individual/$20 per family
We will have pizza slices, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Bring a blanket to watch from!
Kindly note that this is NOT a drop-off event, so please ensure that there is at least 1 parent/ guardian/ caregiver present & responsible for every 4 children.
...brought to you by our FABULOUS 5th graders!
Read MoreUpcoming events from Oct 24
10/24/2025 5:58 am
Friday October 24
Last day for the Dallin Book Fair
PTO '90s Movie Night, Cafeteria and Gym, 5:30-7:30pm
Monday October 27
STEAM Team meeting, Cafeteria, 8am
Wednesday October 29
Tuesday November 4 - Thursday November 6
Friday November 7
Monday November 10
NO SCHOOL -- Professional Development Day
Tuesday November 11
NO SCHOOL -- Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 12
Cultural Night planning meeting, 8:15am
November 14
Read MoreFrom the Assistant Principal: Introducing our new Music teacher!
10/24/2025 5:57 am
Dallin families,
As you know, Mr. Dennis, our music teacher, took a teaching/administrative position that is closer to home allowing him to spend more time with his young family. We will miss him!
Each ending is also a beginning and we have a wonderful teacher joining our school. Here is a little about her and her music career. Welcome, Ms. Haar!
Hello families! My name is Rachael Haar (she/her), and I am happy to be Dallin’s new K-5 Music Teacher. This is my 6th year teaching Elementary Music, and my 8th year teaching overall. I’ve previously taught in Lynn, Boston, and Vermont. I grew up in Connecticut, where I sang in choirs from as early as I can remember. I love the sense of community that music brings. Each week in class, we will become more musical through singing, moving, playing instruments, listening, creating, and more! Outside of school, I live with my husband and my cat, Mozzarella, and I enjoy being outside, doing yoga, and playing board games. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime via email; I am excited to get to know all of the students and families of Dallin!
Warmly,
Rachael Haar
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STEAM update: Discovery Day, November 14
10/24/2025 5:56 am
We’re excited to be organizing a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) event at Dallin Elementary called Discovery Day, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring it to life!
Do you have a career, business, or hobby related to any STEAM subject? We’d love for you to host a table and share your passion with our students! Volunteers will create a simple activity or display to help kids explore and get excited about these fields — whether it’s robotics, coding, painting, architecture, chemistry, music tech, or anything in between.
Event Date: November 14th, 2025
Time: 8:00am - 10:45am
Location: Dallin Elementary
If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Jesse Meeks at pkmeex@gmail.com.
Thank you for your help!Lost and Found
10/24/2025 5:54 am
Dallin Families,
The lost and found collection has been growing steadily. Stop by the lobby and claim your child’s items during drop off/pickup or if you’re coming for the Book Fair or movie night this week. It’s not too late to label your child’s items, especially as you’re pulling out warmer clothing items from storage. You may not even realize just how many items are returned each week during the school day, when they’re labeled.
Also, if you have any plastic hangers to part with I could use some extras- just leave them on the clothing rack :)
Janet Huang
Lost and Found Coordinator
Click through for more images of lost-and-found items -- can you find anything from your student?
Read MoreArlington SEPAC News
10/23/2025 2:57 pm
Click through for more news from the Arlington SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) on the following topics:
- Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is Seeking Parent Feedback on APS Special Education from all families from children with an IEP
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) to Review Arlington Public Schools’ Special Education in Key Areas
- SEPAC to Present Annual Survey Findings to the School Committee on Thursday, October 23rd
- Concerned about how federal layoffs impact Special Education? Take action!
- Programs and services in and around the community
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Photo Retake Day, Wednesday October 29
10/23/2025 2:16 pm
If your student was not photographed on Picture Day or if you are not completely satisfied with your child’s student portrait and would like another try, you have the opportunity for a retake on Wednesday October 29.
Please return the undamaged portrait package to the photographer on Retake Day. If your school has class photos, please keep it and just return the individual portraits. If you have any specific instructions for the photographer, please jot them down so they show through the envelope window and can be easily spotted.
Retake packages will be distributed at the school approximately 3-5 weeks following Retake Day.
For refund information, please visit www.coffeepond.com, email lifeguards@coffeepond.com, or call (508) 907-6633 ext. 0
Read MoreAnnual APS Pumpkin Rescue, Friday November 7
10/23/2025 9:29 am
Friday November 7th 8am - 12:45pm
Pumpkin recycling drop off guidelines:
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Families should bring their pumpkins to the short wall area at the front of the school before 12:45pm on 11/7 (the truck leaves at 1pm!)
-
Pumpkins and gourds of any size will be accepted
-
Remove candles/tea lights
-
Pumpkins with paint or bling will NOT be accepted -if you can cut those pieces off, Black Earth Compost will accept the rest
Why are we doing this?
Pumpkins can not go in yard waste as they are considered food waste. They are heavy and water-filled and if they go in the trash, they will be incinerated and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Composting pumpkins allows them to be naturally processed for helping gardens, trees, and new food to grow!
Want to help?
Anyone interested in helping to toss pumpkins into the truck please contact Tana at TanaBrummer@gmail.com. Bring a reusable mug to enjoy apple cider and a donut afterwards!
Read MoreLibrary Volunteer slots available!
10/23/2025 9:28 am
'90s Movie Night with the PTO, Friday, October 24
10/17/2025 6:00 am
Friday, October 24th 6pm – 8pm
The Sandlot in the Cafeteria
The Parent Trap in the Music Room
We will have pizza slices, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Bring a blanket to watch from!
Kindly note that this is NOT a drop-off event, so please ensure that there is at least 1 parent/ guardian/ caregiver present & responsible for every 4 children.
...brought to you by our FABULOUS 5th graders!
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