Dallin Digest Newsletter
Annual APS Pumpkin Rescue, Friday November 7
10/23/2025 9:29 am
Friday November 7th 8am - 12:45pm
Pumpkin recycling drop off guidelines:
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Families should bring their pumpkins to the short wall area at the front of the school before 12:45pm on 11/7 (the truck leaves at 1pm!)
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Pumpkins and gourds of any size will be accepted
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Remove candles/tea lights
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Pumpkins with paint or bling will NOT be accepted -if you can cut those pieces off, Black Earth Compost will accept the rest
Why are we doing this?
Pumpkins can not go in yard waste as they are considered food waste. They are heavy and water-filled and if they go in the trash, they will be incinerated and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Composting pumpkins allows them to be naturally processed for helping gardens, trees, and new food to grow!
Want to help?
Anyone interested in helping to toss pumpkins into the truck please contact Tana at TanaBrummer@gmail.com. Bring a reusable mug to enjoy apple cider and a donut afterwards!
Read MoreLibrary Volunteer slots available!
10/23/2025 9:28 am
'90s Movie Night with the PTO, Friday, October 24
10/17/2025 6:00 am
Friday, October 24th 6pm – 8pm
The Sandlot in the Cafeteria
The Parent Trap in the Music Room
We will have pizza slices, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Bring a blanket to watch from!
Kindly note that this is NOT a drop-off event, so please ensure that there is at least 1 parent/ guardian/ caregiver present & responsible for every 4 children.
...brought to you by our FABULOUS 5th graders!
Read MoreUpcoming events from Oct 17
10/17/2025 5:58 am
Monday October 20
Garden team meeting, front garden, 8am
October 20-24
Friday October 24
PTO '90s Movie Night, Cafeteria and Gym, 5:30-7:30pm
Monday October 27
STEAM Team meeting, Cafeteria, 8am
Tuesday November 4 - Thursday November 6
Monday November 10
NO SCHOOL -- Professional Development Day
Tuesday November 11
NO SCHOOL -- Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 12
Cultural Night planning meeting, 8:15am
November 14
Read MoreThe Book Fair is Back Next Week!
10/17/2025 5:57 am
We've partnered with Fantastic Book Fairs to bring back the Dallin Book Fair from October 20–24 in the school library! Students will have the ability to shop during their regular library class times, and there are hours for families to shop after school.
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| Monday | 2:30–3:00 pm | |
| Tuesday | 2:30–3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 1:00–1:30 pm | |
| Thursday | 2:30–3:00 pm 4:30–5:30 pm |
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| Friday | 2:30–3:00 pm 5:30–7:00 pm |
Late hours to coincide with Movie Night |
Don’t forget the teachers!
After feedback from teachers, you can contribute funds directly to teacher and specialist donation pages so they can prioritize purchasing the books needed for their classrooms. Many teachers use the book fair as a chance to update their classroom libraries!
We could use your help
Lastly, if you would like to help with the book fair during in-person shopping hours, please sign up here.
Thank you in advance for helping make this a successful book fair for our teachers, specialists, and students!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jamie Fisher (jamiejacee@gmail.com).
STEAM Team opportunities
10/17/2025 5:56 am
There are many opportunities throughout the year for students and families to be involved with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) inside and outside the classroom!
- The next meeting of the STEAM Team, which coordinates activities across grade levels and throughout the school year, will be on Monday October 27th in the Cafeteria after dropoff.
- STEAM Discovery day, where family members and community organizations share STEAM activities and information with students, is coming up on November 14. Would you like to help coordinate the event? Reach out to community groups for support? Run a demonstration or activity table by yourself or with friends or coworkers? Help with setup and crowd control? Please contact dallinsteam@gmail.com !
- Science Fridays are special programs for each grade level. Please contact dallinsteam@gmail.com if you would like to organize a grade level event; you can propose a new topic or choose from our library of activities from previous years.
Arlington Education Foundation—Funds Available!
10/17/2025 5:54 am
Did you know the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) has grant funds available to support Dallin Students and Teachers? Do you have an idea for a new way to help students? Partner with a Dallin Staff member and the AEF can help bring your ideas to life!
Innovation in Education Grants - Applications due November 15th and April 15
Innovations in Education Grants are $250-$4,000 grants that support innovative teaching and learning projects—from classrooms to school communities. Arlington's teachers, administrators, and parents/community members may apply (community members must be partnered with an applicant from the Arlington Public School staff).
For guidance or to talk about your innovative idea, contact Dallin’s AEF representative (angela.l.elias@gmail.com) or grants@aefma.org.
As inspiration, below are a few grants AEF funded at Dallin since 2020:
- Virtual Reality Experiential Learning
- STEAM Circuits in Art
- Heart Rate Monitoring in Physical Education
Visit the AEF website to learn more and access grant applications.
Read MoreGirls Rugby Clinic, Oct 26
10/17/2025 5:50 am
Free Girls’ Rugby Clinic – Grades 3–12
Discover the excitement of rugby at our free, girls-only clinic hosted by the Arlington Youth Rugby Club!
No experience needed — just bring your energy and come ready to have fun.
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Grades 3–6: Try out flag rugby — fast-paced, non-contact, and perfect for learning teamwork and fundamentals.
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Grades 7–12: Take it up a notch with tackle rugby — build confidence, strength, and game skills in a fun, supportive setting.
Come see why rugby is one of the fastest-growing girls’ sports in the U.S. — where everyone has a place on the field!
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Date: Sunday, 26th October
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Location: Arlington Catholic Turf Field, 22 Summer St, Arlington, MA
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Time: 1pm - 3pm
Bring sneakers or cleats and a water bottle — we’ll provide the rest!
Free to join — all skill levels welcome!
Registration: https://
Flyer: Girls Clinic 2025.pdf
Read MoreGarden team meeting October 20
10/10/2025 6:00 am
Upcoming events from Oct 10
10/10/2025 5:58 am
Saturday October 11
Arlington Indigenous People's Day Celebration, October 11
Monday October 13
NO SCHOOL: Indigenous People's Day
Thursday October 16
Virtual Family Forum on Safety protocols, 7pm, Zoom
Monday October 20
Garden team meeting, front garden, 8am
Wednesday, November 12
Cultural Night planning meeting, 8:15am
Read MoreVirtual forum on safety protocols, October 16
10/10/2025 5:56 am
There will be a Virtual Family Forum on Thursday October 16 from 7-8pm on the "I Love U Guys" standard response protocol for school safety. Join us to learn what this means for families, how schools will respond in emergencies, and how APS will communicate with you.
Register at bit.ly/APSILoveUGuysForum . The forum will also be recorded and posted on the APS website.
Read MoreSEPAC news, October 9
10/10/2025 5:54 am
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What is SEPAC? Arlington’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a volunteer parent group that acts as a resource for parents and caregivers and advises the district and the School Committee regarding meeting the needs of students with disabilities in Arlington. Each school district in the state is required to have a SEPAC. |
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Don’t Miss the First Monthly SEPAC Meeting |
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WHEN: Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom) |
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An optional casual parent/caregiver conversation time will follow the meeting from 8:30-9:00pm |
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) to Review Arlington Public Schools’ Special Education in Key Areas |
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During the week of November 3, 2025, Arlington Public Schools will be undergoing a routine 3-year monitoring review that focuses on special education student identification and special education eligibility timelines; Individualized Education Program (IEP) development; programming and support services; procedural requirements for suspensions and equal opportunity. |
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Read the announcement here. |
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Parents/guardians and other stakeholders may email Dee Wyatt, Monitoring Review Chairperson, at Dee.Wyatt@mass.gov to request a telephone interview. |
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Learn More About the Arlington School Committee |
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Want to learn more about the Arlington School Committee, a governing body that oversees the Arlington Public Schools? Attend our next monthly SEPAC meeting on October 14th @7:30pm (Zoom link); and/or read more about this governing body here. |
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Want to attend a general or subcommittee meeting to learn more or share your thoughts during the public comment portion of their general session agenda? |
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View their meeting calendar here (look for “Regular Meeting”). |
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Programs and Services in and Around the Community |
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NOTE: SEPAC is sharing this information as a courtesy. An endorsement should not be inferred. Have a program or service to share? Please fill out this form. |
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SEPAC Zoom information: Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=iKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1 Meeting ID: 854 1205 2274 Passcode: 378204 Join by phone: 309 205 3325 |
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Arlington Indigenous People's Day Celebration, October 11
10/10/2025 5:52 am
Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Featuring BOMBAntillana
Arlington EATS Turkey Trot, Nov 2
10/10/2025 5:50 am
Join Arlington EATS on Sunday, November 2, at 8 am at Ed Burns Arena, for the second annual Arlington EATS Turkey Trot, a 5k that provides food access to all residents in Arlington! Fundraise with family and friends to win awesome prizes and nourish the community with your support! To register, visit https://turkeytrot.
Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest, Oct 26
10/10/2025 5:48 am
