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Annual Fund: Join the Early Donors!

11/7/2025 5:52 am

Thank you so much to all the families who have already donated to the PTO's Annual Fund! This is the PTO's major source of funding, and we're hoping to have high levels of participation this year.
 
Your family can donate through the website, through our Venmo, or by dropping off a check in the front office that says "Annual Fund." Donations of any amount are welcome!
 
The PTO supports many essentials that enrich the student experience. At Dallin, the PTO covers the cost of student field trips for all families, adds cultural and STEAM enrichment through assemblies and workshops, and supports teachers with both classroom supplies and numerous appreciation events throughout the year. We invite you to review our budget for full details!
 

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!

 
 
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Pick Up at Pick Up and other Green Team Events!

11/7/2025 5:50 am

Help Dallin become more sustainable and teach kids about how they can be helpers in the community by joining the Dallin Green Team! Use this form to sign up for individual events or simply stay in the loop on Green Team happenings! Join us this Friday at dismissal for our first monthly Pick Up at Pick Up event where kids and grown ups will work together to clean up the playground and blacktop areas.  
 
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Girl Scout Troop Arlington EATS drive

11/7/2025 5:48 am

Dallin Girl Scout Troop 84281 (2nd Grade) is collecting dry and canned goods for Arlington EATS!  We will be collecting for a week, from Thursday, 11/13 to 11/20.
The collection box will be available in the school entryway.  Below is a list of most needed items from Arlington EATS.
 
  • Pasta sauce
  • Baked beans
  • Soy sauce
  • Stock/bullion
  • Crackers
  • Barley
  • Farro
  • Instant mashed potatoes

In addition, items from the following list are always helpful:

  • Shelf stable soup
  • Soy Sauce
  • Personal care items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Children's diapers (larger sizes are more in demand)
  • Clean, grocery-sized, paper or reusable bags with handles
If time allows, we encourage you to shop with your child and have them deliver the goods at school.  Monetary donations are also extremely valuable to Arlington EATS at this time, if that works better for your family. (can be done online https://www.arlingtoneats.org) Please contact Elizabeth Foughty with questions (efoughty@gmail.com).
 
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News from Arlington SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee)

11/7/2025 5:46 am

Please click through for more news from the Arlington SEPAC on the following topics:

  • Monthly SEPAC meeting, November 11th
  • TIMELY REMINDER: Friday Deadline (11/7) for Important DESE Survey of Parents and Caregivers
  • [WEBINAR] Cartwheel Caregiver Forum on Supporting Student’s Social & Emotional Growth
  • All-access Pass to FCSN Available to Arlington Families
  • Programs and services in and around the community
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Fifth Annual Winter-themed Window Painting in Arlington Heights!

11/7/2025 5:44 am

Saturday, December 6, 9:00am -1:00pm

 

Winter images of snowmen, polar bears, people at winter play and more will brighten storefront windows in Arlington Heights on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Rain date, Sunday, December 7th, 9:00am-1:00pm. Paint a window by yourself or grab your friend or parent and paint a window together in 55+ designated storefront windows in 25 Heights businesses. Paintings will remain on display through mid-January and will be a feature highlight in the fifth annual Heights Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 13, 2-5pm (rain or shine).

 

Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 22

 

Visit https://business.arlcc.org/events/details/arlington-heights-winter-window-painting-2025-4811 for full registration information and details.

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Candy buyback at Arlington Orthodontics

11/7/2025 5:42 am

Arlington Orthodontics is collecting leftover Halloween candy to be shipped to overseas troops.  They will pay $2/lb for up to 5 pounds and make a matching donation to the PTO.  They are collecting at 800 Mass Ave on Friday Nov 7 from 9-5 and Saturday Nov 8 from 8-1.

 

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🍫 Step Into a World of Pure Imagination!

11/7/2025 5:40 am

Students from your school will be shining on stage in ABC Players’ production of Willy Wonka Jr.! Come cheer them on as they bring Roald Dahl’s classic story to life — filled with music, mischief, and maybe even a Golden Ticket or two! ✨

 

Only magical things happen inside the factory — don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Showtimes:

🎭 Friday, November 14th – 7:00 PM
🎭 Saturday, November 15th – 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

📍Performances held at:
Palandjian Arts Center, Belmont Day School
5 Day School Lane, Belmont

 

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://abcplayers.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200497866

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Please Donate to the Dallin Annual Fund

10/31/2025 6:00 am

Please consider making a donation to the Dallin Annual Fund. This is the Dallin PTO's main source of fundraising.

 

We need to raise an average of $100 per student to cover 70% of our budget for this year. Donations of any amount are welcome!

 

What does your donation cover? A few examples include:

  • Student field trips (apple picking, Museum of Science, zoo, aquarium, and more!)

  • Cultural and STEAM enrichment (author visits, Mariachi performance, Tanglewood Marionettes, Discovery Museum, jazz performers)

  • Teacher stipends for additional classroom materials

  • Teacher appreciation multiple times (that’s right, you don’t need to buy individual holiday or EOY gifts for teachers!)

  • Community events (beginning and EOY picnics, Holi Celebration)

  • Family directory (hosting and maintenance costs)

We welcome you to review the budget on our website for full details. 

You can donate on our website. Together, every dollar adds up! No gift is too small to make an impact on our school community. If you have any questions, reach out to dallinptoboard@gmail.com.

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.

 

With Gratitude,

The Dallin PTO

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Family Support Available in Arlington

10/31/2025 5:59 am

Dallin families, and any family in APS, in need of support can reach out to the APS Welcome & Resource Center using the Family Support Request form. 
 
The Welcome & Resource Center can assist families in numerous ways, including by helping to connect them with resources for food, clothing, school supplies, and housing support. As a reminder, Spy Ponder Threads is a great place to access personal care essentials and many other needed student items throughout the year. 
 
Stock the Welcome Center's Closet
 
We will be providing more information on ways that the Dallin community can support our neighbors in the upcoming weeks, but one way to get started is by purchasing essential items from the Welcome Center's Amazon Wishlist. These items go directly to Arlington students and families through the Welcome Center.
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Upcoming events from Oct 31

10/31/2025 5:58 am

Tuesday November 4 - Thursday November 6

Family-teacher conferences

 

Friday November 7

APS Annual Pumpkin Rescue

 

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

Steam Discovery Day

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Pumpkin Rescue and Green Team

10/31/2025 5:56 am

The Dallin Green Team club is restarting and would appreciate 1-2 more parent volunteers to assist.   In previous years this group has organized events like pumpkin recycling, textile recycling drives, litter cleanup, and waste reduction in the lunchroom.

 

Contact Tana Brummer <tanabrummer@gmail.com> for more information!

Annual APS Pumpkin Rescue Event!

Friday November 7th 8am - 12:45pm

Pumpkin recycling drop off guidelines:

  • 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!)

  • Pumpkins and gourds of any size will be accepted

  • Remove candles/tea lights

  • 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!

 

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Caregiver Forum: Supporting Student Social & Emotional Growth, November 18

10/31/2025 5:54 am

APS Caregiver forum:

 

Learn more about social emotional learning in the Arlington Public Schools

Receive strategies on how to support children navigating social conflict

 

Date & Time: November 18, 6:30 PM

Register in advance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVtTijG-SEexwa1fhxkssg

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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SAGE Table with the Arlington COA, the Arlington Rainbow Commission, & LEXPride

10/31/2025 5:52 am

The Arlington Council on Aging, Arlington Rainbow Commission, and LEXPride invite you to the SAGE table, an event to promote intergenerational connections in the Arlington & beyond LGBTQIA+ Community.   All ages and all are welcome.

 

Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 pm
Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple St.

 

FREE meal from La Victoria Taqueria & Drag Bingo with the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!!!!

 

Please RSVP to 781-316-3419 or mshapiro-ide@town.arlington.ma.us to reserve your meal, but walk ins welcome!

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Fall into Reading with AHS Reading Buddies, Nov 14

10/31/2025 5:50 am

The Fall Into Reading event will be held at Arlington High School on November 14th, 4-6:30pm, for kids of all ages! The event will involve craft stations, a bake sale, a media station, face painting, temporary tattoos, a book raffle and more! Additionally, we will be selling gently used children's books, with proceeds benefiting Cradles to Crayons. It's an opportunity for Arlington kids to socialize and get excited about literature. We look forward to seeing you there!

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PTO '90s movie night TONIGHT!

10/24/2025 6:00 am

Friday, October 24th 6pm – 8pm

 

The Sandlot in the Cafeteria

The Parent Trap in the Music Room

 

$5 per individual/$20 per family

 

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!

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