Dallin Digest Newsletter
Help AEF Help Dallin! AEF STARS & 5K May 18
4/3/2026 5:44 am
Two great ways to help the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) help Dallin this Spring!
Spring STAR Awards are available NOW and will be given to Dallin Staff the first week of May, Teacher Appreciation Week. Click here to learn more and get one!
The AEF 5K Run is Sunday, May 17th starting at Hill's Hill at 8am
- Register NOW for a great family run that allows Arlington Education Foundation to fund activities at Dallin and other Arlington Public Schools
- Not into running? AEF also needs volunteers to help along the route.
- Sign up to run, walk, or volunteer by clicking here
Arlington SEPAC news
4/3/2026 5:42 am
Student & Parent/Caregiver Workshops: The Arlington Department of Health & Human Services shared info about two opportunities:
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Beyond the Likes is an opportunity for 14-19 year olds to join a conversation about creating safe digital spaces. It will be on Zoom; kids register here.
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Guiding Good Choices is a workshop for parents/caregivers of students ~9-14 that teaches skills for parents for how to build communication and trust with young people to prevent substance use and other risky behaviors. Register here.
Brighter Life Therapy - has locations in Arlington, Cambridge, and Haverhill, takes insurance, and offers in-person and virtual therapy for clients of all ages.
Charlie Health - is a virtual mental health care option, seems to take many insurances. It also appears that they offer PD (some free, even for CEUs) for clinicians, as well.
McLean Hospital Child Outpatient April News - We’re excited to announce that our High School DBT Skills Training Group is now active! We are accepting referrals for the upcoming late April entry point.
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Sessions are held in-person every Monday at 5:00 PM.
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The teen skills group is covered by insurance.
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The required parent component is billed separately with a psychoeducational fee.
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For more details, including answers to common questions, please see our FAQ.
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Referrals can be sent to mclcop@mgb.org.
Think:Kids and Arlington Public Schools still have room in the Spring Collaborative Problem Solving® Parent Class: https://tinyurl.com/
There are at least 6 slots for families (which includes 1-2 parents/caregivers) available.
Calendar and additional community events, 4/3
4/3/2026 5:35 am
Urgent/ASAP
Friday, April 3
NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
Monday, April 6
Last day to return "This is Dallin" pages
Last day for entries for APS Pride logo contest
Friday, April 10
Pick up at Pick up!, field, afterschool
Saturday, April 11
Dallin Culture Night, 5:30pm, cafeteria
Sunday, April 12
5th Annual Bridging Two Communities Families Walk
Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17
Arlington EATS April Vacation grocery shopping
Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24
NO SCHOOL: April Break
Friday, May 8
Dallin All-School Glow Dance
Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball has opened registration for its spring baseball, softball, and tee-ball sessions; register online here.
AHS Multicultural Night
AHS Affinity Clubs will be hosting a town-wide Multicultural Night on April 9th that aims to bring students and families together through shared cultural celebration! This event is open to all community members.
Multicultural Night will feature interactive booths led by student affinity groups and local organizations highlighting some cultural projects and initiatives they’ve led throughout the community. Local Arlington restaurants will have food available for purchase. Throughout the evening, guests can explore the various stations and enjoy live performances featuring dance, music, art, and guest speakers!
AHS Math Mentors
APS Pride logo competition
The competition for a logo for the 2026 APS Pride celebration is open to all APS students! The last day for submissions is April 6. All logos should incorporate "2026" and "APS Pride". Entries can be uploaded here.
Arlington Community Barn Dance
The next Arlington Community Barn Dance is on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (and first Sunday of each month through May), 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Come celebrate Spring and Easter and Passover by dancing with others in our community. Bring your friends and family!
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!)
Questions: jacob@jacobbloom.net or call 781-526-4721
The next dances will be on April 5 and May 3.
Community Project: “This Is Dallin”
3/27/2026 6:00 am
We are excited to launch our 2025-26 school-wide project, “This Is Dallin!” This initiative celebrates the unique identities, cultures, and interests that make our school community so special. Each student and their family is invited to fill a paper rectangle with words, drawings, or colors that represent who they are. Be as creative as you’d like—use plenty of color and fill the whole space! The “This is Dallin” bricks can be found in your child’s backpack, the main office, the school library, or a digital copy to print at home.
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The Goal: These rectangles will be collected and assembled into a giant mural in the first-floor hallway. Each one acts as a “brick,” showing how our individual stories build a strong foundation for Dallin.
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Deadline: Please return completed rectangles to school by April 6, 2026. Students can give them to Mrs. Maldonado in the library directly or drop them in the submission box in the lobby.
We can’t wait to see our community come together! Be sure to check out the finished mural during Dallin Culture Night on April 11, 2026.
Read MoreArlington Votes TOMORROW, Saturday March 28
3/27/2026 5:58 am
The annual town election is on Saturday March 28; the outcomes of several races and and a major ballot question will directly affect the schools. Some town races can be determined by as few as dozens of votes; in town elections, your individual vote counts.
You can find general information about elections and voting in Arlington here and make your plan to vote.
You can look up which precinct you are in and where you vote here. Polls are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
The Town's information about the ballot questions is here.
Information from APS about the FY2027 budget and the impact of a Yes or No vote on school staffing and programing is available here.
Statements from candidates for Town Meeting members are here.
Arlington SEPAC interviews with candidates for School Committee are here.
Read MoreDallin School Spelling Bee Champion Makes Her Mark
3/27/2026 5:56 am
Isabel’s performance marks a historic moment for our school, as she is the first Dallin student ever to compete at the regional level with a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Even more impressive? She was the highest-placing 5th grader in the entire region!
Ivy the Very Determined Dog to Visit Dallin!
3/27/2026 5:54 am
Fifth grade bake sale, March 28
3/27/2026 5:52 am
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Culture Night, Saturday April 11
3/27/2026 5:50 am
Sign up if you'd like to add your culture to the festivities:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Arlington EATS April Vacation Lunch Program
3/27/2026 5:48 am
The Arlington EATS Market will be open for shopping for fresh kid-friendly groceries at Arlington EATS Market,117 Broadway, on Thursday 4/16 from 4pm to 6:30pm and Friday 4/17 from 9am to 11am. You are invited to make an appointment to shop at our market for free for fruits and vegetables, milk, snacks, and other kid friendly foods during these times. Vacation shopping hours are available to any family with children in Arlington schools who would like extra food support over the break. Use this form to sign up for the program! Appointment time slots will open on our scheduling website (PantrySoft) one week before the program starts, and you will get a reminder email to sign up for a timeslot that day. If you have not been to the EATS Market and do not have a PantrySoft account already, we will send you instructions on how to make an account and sign up for a slot.
There will be no pre-packed bags this year, sign up times are to shop for free groceries at our market to give you more choice in what you would like! If you are a regular EATS Market shopper, you can shop at the market in addition to the vacation lunch shopping time that week.
If you have any questions, please contact Shalini at ssreedhar@arlingtoneats.org or 339-707-6757!
Read MoreAPS Pride Logo Competition
3/27/2026 5:47 am
The competition for a logo for the 2026 APS Pride celebration is open to all APS students! The last day for submissions is April 6. All logos should incorporate "2026" and "APS Pride". Entries can be uploaded here.
Read More5th Annual Bridging Two Communities Families Walk, Sunday, April 12
3/27/2026 5:46 am
The Arlington METCO Program invites district families, community members, and friends to join us for the 5th Annual Bridging Two Communities Families Walk on Sunday, April 12 from 1:00–3:00 PM at Franklin Park in Boston.
This special community event celebrates the impact of the METCO program and its mission of building bridges across communities since 1966. In partnership with Guineafowl Adventure Company, Arlington METCO students and staff will help lead a scenic walk through Franklin Park as we gather to strengthen friendships, connect with one another, and celebrate the success of our students and families.
All are welcome! Water, soft drinks, and snacks will be provided.
Location: Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
We hope you will join us as we continue bridging communities and celebrating the power of connection.
Read MoreCommunity Activities at Arlington High School
3/27/2026 5:44 am
Spring into Reading with Reading Buddies!
When: Wednesday, April 1st. 4:00 - 6:30 PM
AHS Multicultural Night
AHS Affinity Clubs will be hosting a town-wide Multicultural Night on April 9th that aims to bring students and families together through shared cultural celebration! This event is open to all community members.
Multicultural Night will feature interactive booths led by student affinity groups and local organizations highlighting some cultural projects and initiatives they’ve led throughout the community. Local Arlington restaurants will have food available for purchase. Throughout the evening, guests can explore the various stations and enjoy live performances featuring dance, music, art, and guest speakers!
AHS Math Mentors
Arlington Health & Wellness Expo - Saturday, March 28 from 11 am to 2 pm
5th grade ice skating party, Thursday April 9
3/27/2026 5:42 am
All 5th graders from Bishop, Brackett, Dallin, Hardy, Peirce, Stratton, and Thompson are invited. Sponsored by Arlington Orthodontics.
Several Items:
* Date/time/location: Thursday, April 9th from 4pm – 6pm @ Ed Burns Arena
* Admission to the event is $5 CASH. Goes directly to the school’s 5th Grade Fund.
This money is typically used for 5th grade end of the year activities, yearbooks, class gift, etc.
* Helmets will be required while skating (please bring helmet from home)
* Skate rentals are limited! ***Bring your own skates if possible!***
* Each child needs to bring a waiver (signed by parent/guardian) for entry.
* Students who don't skate are welcome and encouraged to come hang out anyway!
There will be a Photobooth, music, friends, pizza, etc. The snack bar will also be open.
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Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting 2026
3/27/2026 5:40 am
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am --1:00 pm
Rain date, Sunday, May 3, 9:00 am --1:00 pm
Arlington residents are invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting Event, which will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Paint a window by yourself or grab your friends or family and paint a window together in one of 60+ designated storefront windows in 25 Heights businesses.
Designs must have a spring theme - flowers, trees, birds, insects, etc. We also invite community painters to go beyond painting the beauty of spring blooms by including simple messages and/or steps that people can take to protect our environment and promote eco-diversity in their yards and town wide.
Online Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Register online on the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s website (member upcoming events)
https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-spring-themed-window-painting-2026-4898 Entries are accepted on a first come-first served basis. Space is guaranteed to the first 60 entries. Registration site closes when all slots are filled. A week after the registration closing date, 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 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 through mid-June. These public events are organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
