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!

Last 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

 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!

APS 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.

Arlington 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

Calendar and additional community events, 5/15

5/15/2026 5:35 am

Urgent/ASAP

Return overdue library books!

April 30-May 30, 2026

APS Textile Recycling Competition

Saturday, May 16

Dallin Neighborhood Second Annual Free "Sale"

Sunday, May 17

AEF 5k

Monday, May 25

NO SCHOOL -- Memorial Day

Saturday, May 30

Spring Dallin Garden Cleanup

Wednesday, June 3

Kindergarten Orientation, 1-3pm

Katherine Wall Field Day

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

From 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.

Important 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.

Teacher Appreciation: Bathroom Refresh

5/8/2026 5:55 am

2026 Katherine Wall Field Day, Weds June 3

5/8/2026 5:49 am

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd (Rain date Wednesday June 10th)

We are looking forward to another amazing year of KW Dallin Field Day! Field Day at Dallin is a fun-filled day of community, games, smiles, and connecting as a school. Volunteering is a great way to enjoy this amazing day because this is not a spectator event. Our general KW Field Day schedule is as follows:

8:30am - 10:15am Grades 3 through 5 activities
10:15am - 10:30am 5th grade Tug-of-War
10:30am - 11:00am All-school Picnic Lunch
11:00am - 12:35pm Kindergarten through 2nd grade activities

We are asking for adult volunteers for the following responsibilities:
Kindergarten through 2nd grade
● Help with lunchtime
● Accompany & support class and teacher to all activity stations
* Our 5th graders are practicing their leadership skills by leading the games for Kindergarten
through 2nd grade.

Grades 3 through 5
● Lead/support students through activities
● Help with lunchtime

ALL volunteers MUST be CORI certified

Please see Ms. Burns in the Dallin main office for help with this, or email us with questions. This process can take a few weeks so if you’re considering volunteering, please check with Mrs. Burns to see if you need a CORI and/or if your CORI is still valid. If you do not have a valid CORI, unfortunately you will not be able to volunteer at Field Day. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINK

Thank you for your support. In good mental and physical health,
Rye Daily rdaily@arlington.k12.ma.us
Jeannette Christensen jchristensen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Help plan the Dallin Spring Picnic!

5/8/2026 5:48 am

🎧✨ Calling all rad parents for Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🎧

5/8/2026 5:46 am