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Opportunities to support Art at Dallin!

10/2/2026 5:58 am

Sign up to volunteer in your child's Art Class!  This can be a one-off or repeating opportunity; you will need a valid CORI (check at the main office to fill out a new one or check if yours is current).
 
Donate recyclables for the art room to be turned into new treasures!  This brief slideshow explains what materials are preferred and which are not permitted.  Donations can be brought to the main office.
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Rainbow Alliance 2026-2027

10/2/2026 5:57 am

We're excited to kick off our Dallin Rainbow Alliance Meetings for the year on Thursday 10/8. We'll meet in Ms Connor's room (212) again this year, starting at 2:30 and ending between 3:15 and 3:30. Students are asked to meet in the Art room at dismissal and then come to room 212.
 
The plan is to meet 2x/month unless there is a conflict or a need for an additional meeting. For now here's the schedule:
 
10/8, 10/22
11/12, 11/19
12/3, 12/17
1/7, 1/21
2/4, 2/25
3/11, 3/25
4/1, 4/15
5/6, 5/20
6/3, 6/10
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Dolly Parton Day at Dallin!

10/2/2026 5:56 am

On September 25, we celebrated Dolly Parton Day with a special Dolly-inspired drink cart for our wonderful teachers and staff! It was a small way to say a big thank you for all they do for our students.

 

We’re so grateful to our Dallin families for supporting the Annual Fund, which makes these little moments of teacher appreciation possible throughout the year. Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make Dallin so special!

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Pick Up at Pick Up!

10/2/2026 5:54 am

Help keep our school grounds clean with the Green Team! Join the Dallin Green Team Friday, October 2nd, at dismissal for our monthly Pick Up at Pick Up event where kids and grown ups will work together to clean up the playground and blacktop areas. 

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Oct. 29 Joint Town and School Budget Forum

10/2/2026 5:52 am

Oct. 29 Joint Town and School Budget Forum 

One Budget: Municipal and School Spending in FY28 and Beyond 

All Arlington community members are invited to attend One Town, One Budget: Municipal and School Spending in FY28 and Beyond, a joint Town and School Budget Forum hosted by Town Manager Jim Feeney and Arlington Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elizabeth C. Homan in collaboration with the Select Board and School Committee. 
The forum will share information and answer questions about how the Town and School budgets are collaboratively developed and appropriated, including major budget drivers and revenue sources. We will also share the Town’s financial forecasting, including the Long Range Plan that guides budget decisions over multiple years.  
Participants can attend in person or virtually on Zoom, can submit questions ahead of time, or bring their questions to the forum.  
 
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 29 
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: Arlington High School Discourse Lab 
 
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Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers

10/2/2026 5:50 am

Saturday, October 10, 11-12:30 PM

Arlington Masonic Temple

19 Academy St., Arlington, MA 02476

 

Join us for a townwide celebration of this land’s First Peoples! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the 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.

 

Sponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Human Rights Commission, Old Schwamb Mill, Robbins Library, and First Parish Arlington Indigenous Justice Working Group. For more information, visit dallin.org.

 

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Calendar and additional community events, 10/2

10/2/2026 5:00 am

Friday, October 2

Pick up at Pick Up, blacktop and field, 2:30pm

 

Saturday, October 10

Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers, Arlington Masonic Temple, 11-12:30pm

 

Monday, October 12

NO SCHOOL  -- Indigenous People's Day

 

Thursday, October 29

Joint Town and School Budget Forum, AHS and Zoom, 7pm

 

November 4, 5, 6

Dallin Fall Conferences

  

 

 

The Cambridge Science Carnival returns on Sunday October 4, 2026 from 12-4pm in the Kendall/MIT Open Space!

 

‭A family-friendly science extravaganza, Carnival is a beloved yearly highlight of the Cambridge STEAM calendar! Over 100 activity booths, demonstrations, live music, and installations, including the ever-popular Robot Petting Zoo, come together for one day. Carnival is a STEAM-themed adventure playground for inquisitive visitors of all ages. Find out more on the Cambridge Science Carnival website.

 

 

Arlington Community Barn Dance!

 

Sunday October 4 and first Sunday of each month through May, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

 

St. John's Episcopal Church
74 Pleasant Street, Arlington MA
(enter on Lombard Road. Plenty of parking is available on Lombard Terrace, at the end of Lombard Road.)
 
A community barn dance includes dances in circles, squares, and lines - the dancing is both easy and fun! Dances are led by a caller, who teaches every dance. It's a community event - dancers of every age are welcome; singles, couples, and families.
 
No previous dance experience necessary! Bring your friends!
Wear cool, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
 
Jacob Bloom, caller; Music by Concepdance (Carol Bittenson, Steve Bittenson, and Debby Knight)
Sit-In Musicians Welcome and Encouraged!
Suggested contribution $10, $25 family maximum
(but come help your friends have fun, whatever you can afford!)
 

 

Enjoyed hearing Ms. Connor at Town Day?  Come to the Boston Skyline Chorus concert, "Harvest of Harmony", Saturday, Nov. 7th 3:00-5:00pm at First Parish Church, 50 Church Street, Waltham, MA.  There will be a Silent Auction, Gift Basket Raffles, and Refreshments!  More information and tickets here!

 

 

 

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5th Grade Celebration of Learning Planners Needed!

9/25/2026 6:00 am

The 5th grade is looking for a representative, or a team of representatives, to kick off the planning and fundraising for the 5th grade Celebration of Learning. If you're interested in helping out, or have questions, please email Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com) to get more information!
 
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Sponsor a Teacher Coffee!

9/25/2026 5:58 am

We still have a few staff and faculty left on our list for sponsoring a coffee. Many of the folks remaining are new to the building this year, so even if you see an unfamiliar name, let's welcome them to the Dallin community with some caffeine! (You are welcome to sponsor a coffee anonymously.)
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Arlington SEPAC newsletter, September 23

9/25/2026 5:56 am

Please click through for more information on the following topics from Arlington SEPAC:

  • APS Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (free)
  • Fall Family & Community Forums
  • Upcoming Events, including the first SEPAC meeting of the year
  • APS Meet N’ Greet Coffee for Parents and Caregivers
  • Programs and services in and around the community
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Upcoming Multicultural Cafes

9/25/2026 5:54 am

The Arlington Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (MLPAC)'s goal is to support families who have moved from abroad as they adjust to life in Arlington. Many parents have questions about the school system or life in the U.S., worry about their children’s English proficiency, or simply feel overwhelmed by all the new things they need to navigate. Through MLPAC, we try to bring families together, help them make connections, and provide a welcoming place where they can ask questions and share their concerns and experiences.

 

The group will be organizing informal Multicultural Cafés every other week.  These are open to everyone and offer a great opportunity for multilingual families to meet others in the Arlington community. Whether families are brand new to Arlington or have been here for a while, everyone is welcome. We hope to see many of them there!

 

 

Meetings take place on Fridays from 8:30-9:30 am at Kickstand Cafe, 594 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington.  Upcoming meetings are on October 2, 16, and 30; November 13; and December 4 and 18.

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Calendar and additional community events, 9/25

9/25/2026 5:00 am

Saturday, September 26

APS Rainbow Alliances Back to School Outdoor Gathering, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m, AHS front lawn (see below)

 

Monday, October 12

NO SCHOOL  -- Indigenous People's Day

 

November 4, 5, 6

Dallin Fall Conferences

 

 

Weather permitting, on Saturday, September 26th, the LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Leadership Task Force, in partnership with district elementary Rainbow Alliances, middle school QSAs, and the Arlington High School GSA will host our fourth annual Back to School Outdoor Gathering from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Arlington High School. The gathering will provide students and families with the opportunity to connect across schools and build community. The event will celebrate inclusion, belonging and community and will include pizza for purchase, music, and a group art activity.

 

Event Details: District-wide Back-to-School Outdoor Gathering

WHEN: Saturday, September 26th, 11:30 - 1:30pm
WHERE: Arlington High School (Front Lawn) 


Register to attend, volunteer, and pre-order pizza by clicking on this link. 


A percentage of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support ongoing events and initiatives that are focused on providing LGBTQIA+ students and allies with safe spaces to connect, discuss, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences.  

 

 

 

The Cambridge Science Carnival returns on Sunday October 4, 2026 from 12-4pm in the Kendall/MIT Open Space!

 

‭A family-friendly science extravaganza, Carnival is a beloved yearly highlight of the Cambridge STEAM calendar! Over 100 activity booths, demonstrations, live music, and installations, including the ever-popular Robot Petting Zoo, come together for one day. Carnival is a STEAM-themed adventure playground for inquisitive visitors of all ages. Find out more on the Cambridge Science Carnival website.

 

 

Enjoyed hearing Ms. Connor at Town Day?  Come to the Boston Skyline Chorus concert, "Harvest of Harmony", Saturday, Nov. 7th 3:00-5:00pm at First Parish Church, 50 Church Street, Waltham, MA.  There will be a Silent Auction, Gift Basket Raffles, and Refreshments!  More information and tickets here!

 

 

 

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$7: Give Your Teacher Coffee!

9/18/2026 6:00 am

On October 2, The Queen Bean Coffee Truck is going to stop by Dallin to offer faculty and staff some much needed caffeine. Normally teachers pay for the coffee truck visit, but the PTO is working with the teachers' Sunshine Committee to gift their first visit of the year. 
 
If you're interested in gifting a teacher or teachers coffee, please sign up on this list, and then send $7/teacher on Venmo (@dallinpto) or label cash/check and leave it in the main office. Thanks in advance!
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Update: Teachers' Lounge & Bathrooms!

9/18/2026 5:58 am

A huge thank you to the many, many families who contributed toward our teachers' lounge and bathroom restock! We were blown away by how quickly the wish list was fulfilled. Thanks to you we have stocked all three bathrooms and the teachers' lounge with the essentials for the start of the year.

We hear over and over from teachers about how much the maintenance of these spaces means to them and what a large difference it can make in someone's day. This small gesture definitely goes a long way! We will likely reach out a couple more times to restock throughout the year. Thanks again for your help!
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Hear Ms. Connor at Town Day!

9/18/2026 5:56 am

Are you planning on going to Town Day this Saturday? Want to hear some great a cappella music? Then come see Dallin's very own fifth grade teacher, Ms. Jill Connor, sing with the Boston Skyline Chorus at 11:00am!
 
Boston Skyline Chorus is an award-winning treble barbershop a cappella group, performing in local communities throughout the greater Boston area. We celebrate diversity and welcome women and non-binary treble voices.
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