Volunteers needed!

9/4/2025 6:39 pm

PTO Meeting Tuesday, 9/9, 7pm, on Zoom

9/4/2025 6:38 pm

All are welcome to join us on Tuesday (9/9) @ 7:00pm for our first PTO meeting of the year! This is a zoom meeting, and you can join using this link. We'll be reviewing this year's budget and electing our new (and returning) board members. We hope to see you there!

School Photos, Tuesday September 9

9/4/2025 6:37 pm

Sexual Health Curriculum Info Session (Grades 4-9)

9/4/2025 6:34 pm

Grade 4 & 5 Sexual Health Unit Overview

The District's Wellness Department will host a sexual health information session on Tuesday, September 9th in the evening from 6-7pm. The session will be in-person at Arlington High School in the Discourse Lab (4th floor in the new building entering from Mass Ave). The presentation will include an overview of the grade 4-9 lessons and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. If you cannot make this session, all of our curriculum information can be found in the link above or on our department website.

Arlington Heights Halloween Window Painting

9/4/2025 6:31 pm

The Arlington Heights Community Association is sponsoring its fifth annual Halloween Window Painting on Saturday, September 27, 9am-1pm (Rain date, Sunday, September 28, 9am-1pm).  Registration is from Saturday, September 6-20 on the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s website (listed in member upcoming events)  https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/heights-halloween-window-painting-2025-4781.

The Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) is a group of Heights business owners, residents, and non-profits who meet monthly to address local issues and concerns, support beautification projects, and organize public events in the Heights such as three seasonal window paintings and the Holiday Stroll. If you are interested in attending a meeting, volunteering at an event, or making a donation to support our activities, please contact Janet O’Riordan, joriordan@comcast.net 

Entries are accepted on a first come-first served basis. Space is guaranteed to the first 55 entries. Registration site closes when all slots are filled. During the week of September 22, painters will be emailed their window assignment, a rules and information flyer, and a list of window painting supplies and tips.  A $25 registration fee covers paint supplies purchased locally (an assortment of paint brushes and seven acrylic paints in a pre-selected color palette, which will be available to painters on the day of the event).   Eligibility: All residents and any individuals who attend a school in Arlington are eligible for this event. Painters under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.The paintings will remain on display throughout the month of October, in time for the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Annual Heights Halloween Stroll. This event is organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Cheerleader for a Day with Arlington Catholic, Oct 3

9/4/2025 6:30 pm

Thank You from the PTO!

6/20/2025 7:10 am

A huge thank you to all of the Dallin families for supporting our school and community this year. Whether you volunteered in Art class, provided coverage for a teacher, organized gifting, went in for a Science Friday, gardened in the community garden, supported or attended a community event, contributed an article to this weekly newsletter, donated to the annual fund, or did one of a million other behind-the-scenes tasks that make our school community such a robust and joyful learning space, you are so appreciated! We look forward to seeing many of you back next year, and to those who are off to Gibbs, we wish you all the best!

From the PTO Treasurer: Thank you for your support!

6/20/2025 7:09 am

Spring Picnic thanks!

6/20/2025 7:08 am

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for setup and cleanup!  Thank you to everyone who brought cupcakes!  Thank you to everyone who staffed tables, sold tickets, handed out pizzas and drinks!  Thank you to everyone who attended for a great evening!

Help Needed: School Photo Coordinator

6/20/2025 7:06 am

We're looking for a school photo coordinator for next year. This job involves coordinating with the folks who take the school photos and our school staff to make sure student and faculty photos are scheduled each year. Usually the scheduling takes place during the summer, and it's not a terribly heavy lift. Please reach out to Jamie (jamiejacee@gmail.com) if you're interested!

What Dallin Means To Me

6/20/2025 7:04 am

This is the last regular issue of the Dallin Digest for the 2024-2025 school year, but keep an eye out for one last email from the Dallin Newsletter  -- this afternoon, you will receive a link to "What Dallin Means to Me", a compilation of essays from the fifth grade class reflecting on their time at Dallin.

Arlington EATS Summer Vacation Lunch program

6/20/2025 7:02 am

Lunch support from Arlington EATS will be available to any family with children in Arlington schools who would like extra help with food over summer vacation. For 6 weeks this summer, beginning Thursday, July 10 and running until Friday August 15, families are invited to shop at our market for free for nutritious and easy to prepare kid friendly foods. We will have sign ups for each week of the program; families will be able to select the weeks they would like to participate and if they would like to shop on Thursday or Friday.

Use this form to sign up for the program at Arlington EATS Market,117 Broadway, on Thursday,  from 4:00 - 6:30 pm or Friday, from 9am to 11am.

Note: if you already have a regular shopping time at EATS, you may shop during the vacation lunch times as well while your kids are not in school.

If you have any questions, please contact Shalini Sreedhar at ssreedhar@arlingtoneats.org.

Question of the Week!

6/20/2025 7:00 am

From the Assistant Principal: A Magical Visit from Tanglewood Marionettes

6/13/2025 7:11 am

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredibly supportive PTO for bringing the enchanting artistry of Tanglewood Marionettes to Dallin School and to Janine S. who scheduled the visit. Our students (and staff!) were completely captivated by the performances, and the buzz of excitement continued well after the shows ended.

Students in grades K–2 were treated to The Dragon King, a vibrant underwater tale that was as engaging as it was delightful—especially when the dragon entered the audience and gave kids a surprise splash of water! Grades 3–5 experienced An Arabian Adventure, an action-packed drama full of daring escapes, magical effects, and beautifully handcrafted puppets. After the show, students were invited to take a “behind-the-scenes” tour. They got an up-close look at the beautifully detailed marionettes, the raised platform used by the puppeteers, and the clever mechanics that bring each story to life. The opportunity to peek behind the curtain was an added bonus to an already unforgettable experience.

We are so grateful to our PTO for making these assemblies possible—these kinds of experiences leave lasting impressions on our students and remind us all of the power of storytelling and creativity.

Here are some videos and photos from the performances.

Best,

Sam

Spring Picnic TONIGHT!

6/13/2025 7:10 am