Dallin Digest Newsletter
Building Thinking Classrooms
12/5/2025 5:54 am
Please read this letter from Carolyn Snook, APS Mathematics Coach, about the Building Thinking Classrooms approach to math education.
Read MoreFrom the Gym: Dallin Kids Love Gymnastics!
12/5/2025 5:52 am
For the month of November, Dallin students have been participating in basic gymnastics skills in Physical Education classes. Skills such as rolling, balances, vaulting, swinging, and jumping and landing have been taught. Year over year, as PE teachers, we see the most engagement and a lot of smiles from our students in this content.
After the winter break we will use much of the same gymnastics equipment and skills and invite students to try their best in Ninja Warrior Obstacle Courses. Kids tell us that the Ninja Warrior unit is by far their favorite. Please click through for more photos!
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Spellbinding News: The Dallin Spelling Bee
12/5/2025 5:50 am
All Dallin students are invited to participate in the Dallin School Spelling Bee! It's a fantastic chance to test student vocabulary, sharpen spelling skills, and compete to become the Dallin Spelling Bee Champion! Details on the spelling bee will be forthcoming, but sign ups and spelling lists distribution are happening now.
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Who's Invited: All Dallin students!
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Sign-Up: To officially enter and receive a list of 450 words for the school bee, please sign up with Ms. M during library visits or email her at mmaldonado@arlington.k12.
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Competition Date: Mark your calendars! The Dallin Spelling Bee will be held in January 2026.
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Maybes Welcomed: You don't have to commit 100% to participating. You can sign up, take a list and study. If you decide to opt out of the formal competition you can let Ms. M. know at any time and she will remove you from the competition list.
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Student Driven: We want this to be a joyful experience and ask that students take the lead on signing up, studying, and competing. It is ok for families to lend support as study buddies and cheerleaders.
Teacher Holiday Gifts & The Annual Fund
12/5/2025 5:48 am
Teacher Appreciation Update!
12/5/2025 5:46 am
Lost and Found Clean Out
12/5/2025 5:44 am
Dallin Families,
The lost and found will be cleaned out before the December break. Over the next 2 weeks please stop by or have your child peruse items. Click through for more photos of current items.
Janet Huang
Read MoreArt room volunteers needed!
12/5/2025 5:42 am
As we enter the season of giving, the Green Team is bringing a reusable gift bag project to art classes starting this week! For this project to be a success, we would love to have one or more parent volunteers join art classes to help in December. If you are willing and able to help out, please sign up for art class volunteer spots here: https://dallinpto.
Upcoming events from Dec 5
12/5/2025 5:40 am
November 12 - December 12
Dallin Weeks of Giving Food and supplies drive, lobby
Monday December 8
APS New Student Registration information session
Friday December 12
Wednesday December 24 - Friday January 2
NO SCHOOL -- Winter break
January 2026
Read MoreAdditional community events
12/5/2025 5:38 am
Visitors of all ages are invited to stroll along Mass Avenue from Shattuck Heights Hardware to Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli and view 60+ winter-themed windows painted by Arlington residents in 25 storefronts. Free family fun activities will take place throughout the afternoon, including a Touch-A-Truck at the Heights Bus Depot and many indoor activities, including a Margaret Moody puppet show, a kids winter craft activity, a photo-op with Santa, and a holiday music performance. Explore the vibrant Heights business community and support our unique variety of local shops and restaurants. Visit the Chamber website for more info on the Holiday Stroll: https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-holiday-stroll-4809
Meet the Staff: Kindergarten Paraprofessionals
11/21/2025 6:00 am
Hello! My name is Mrs.Connelly and I work part time as a Kindergarten paraprofessional. I am married, have two kids and a dog named Finn. I really enjoy working with your kiddos and seeing how they grow and learn at this age.
Hi! My name is Mrs. Webber. I have been a part-time Kindergarten paraprofessional at Dallin for 10 years. I absolutely love working with Kindergartners, they bring me so much joy. They are truly magical. I have lived in Arlington my whole life. I have five boys who keep me quite busy. I love spending time with family and friends and summer days at the beach.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Kumar. I'm part of the amazing Kindergarten team. I'm from India and have two kids. I love reading books, playing board games inside and other games outside with the kids. It's amazing how much they grow and learn by the end of Kindergarten.
Hello! I’m Ms. Khan and I work with the amazing kindergarten and 1st grade team. I have a teenage daughter. It brings joy to me helping my little friends at Dallin. I’m from Pakistan. I like to read mystery books, also I CAN survive my days WITHOUT coffee (phew).
Hello! My name is Ms. Schwarze, and I am the full-time paraprofessional in Ms. Lewis’s class, and have been lucky to get to know most of the Kindergartners! I love reading stories with the kids and playing at recess with them. Outside of school, I love theater, riding my bike, and reading!
Dallin Weeks of Giving
11/21/2025 5:58 am
We're excited that Dallin's Weeks of Giving has officially started. All donation boxes are in the lobby!
Book Drive
We are collecting books for More Than Words. They collect all genres in gently used, good or newer condition. For reference or text books they ask that books be published within the past 5 years.
Arlington Eats Food Drive
We're working with Arlington Eats to provide some of their most needed items. If you'd like to contribute, a box will be available in the front lobby for students and families. The most needed items are:
- coffee
- tea
- canola/vegetable oil
- soy sauce
- granola bars
If you'd prefer, you can also order directly from their Amazon Wishlist or provide a monetary donation through their website.
New Sock Donations
Arlington PTOs are all working together to re-supply highly-needed items for the Welcome & Resource Center. At Dallin we will be collecting:
- New socks of all sizes! (Please leave socks in the packaging.)
- Grocery store gift cards (Any amount, any local grocery store)
There will be a box in the main entrance of the school where students and families can drop off new socks (in packaging), and gift cards can be left at the front desk in the office.
We will be running these collections from November 12- December 12.
From the Student Council: Pajama Day!
11/21/2025 5:56 am
Dear Dallin families,
To celebrate our students' accomplishments this past fall, we will have a special day. On Wednesday, November 26, this special day will be pajama day.
For pajama day our students can wear pajamas or other comfy clothes, slippers, and/or a stuffed animal. We hope everyone can join our Dallin schoolwide spirit day!
Thank you and have a great day,
Dallin Student Council
Read MoreSay My Name Initiative
11/21/2025 5:54 am
Hello Dallin School Community:
I am reaching out to share that the Say My Name Initiative is off to a great start. We have had around 90 families submit a survey response so far.
This initiative was developed out of data gathered by the School Council last year. From Family Empathy Interviews, a key theme that emerged was the importance of name pronunciation. Learning and using each person’s name correctly honors their identity, culture, and heritage, which in turn strengthens our sense of belonging. The Dallin School Council believes an initiative like this would have an impact on building greater school-community connections and student belonging.
I would like to encourage more of you to participate in this initiative. This link will give you access to the survey and includes additional information on the initiative.
Thank you for your time.
Rye Daily
Dallin PE Teacher and Initiative Lead.
Read MoreAnnual Fund update: 20% raised!
11/21/2025 5:52 am
The Dallin PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax-deductible. If your employer has a matching program, your dollars can be multiplied! The Dallin PTO Tax ID number for employer paperwork is 13-4238630.
Thanks for helping to support our students and teachers!
Teacher Appreciation Projects
11/21/2025 5:50 am
