Calendar and additional community events, 3/27

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.

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, and you can look up which precinct you are in and where you vote here.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

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Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching! This year, we’ll be celebrating our amazing staff from May 4–8 with a week full of fun activities and special treats. We have an exciting theme planned… let’s just say it might be all that and a bag of chips 😉.

We’re looking for creative and artistic parents to help bring the magic to life—think colorful signs, fun decorations, and nostalgic touches. If you love crafting or decorating, we’d love your help! Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for ways to get involved and support our wonderful teachers. If you have any questions or want to help out, please reach out to Kim at kimberly.settelen@gmail.com.

PTO Meeting Friday March 27, 8-9am, cafeteria

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PTO Meeting in Cafeteria "Supporting Student's SEL Growth/Parenting Through Conflict" 8-9am on Friday March 27.

Culture Night, April 11, 5:30pm

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Hello, all. We would love your participation in this year's culture night. It is happening on April 11th at 5:30 PM. All are welcome whether you contribute or not, but the more offerings the more fun it will be. Starting this Friday, there will be blank posters available in the front office.
If you would like to contribute, please sign up using the link below. If you have any questions, e-mail Tamar at tamarbulk@gmail.com

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rovwCTgBxU-ChxD5RGrGLpxq9wGKWaNyffNaJRjj4m0/edit

E-waste recycling at Science Expo

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Bring Your Hard-to-Recycle Materials to the Student Science Expo!

Bring your small electronic waste to the Student Science Expo on 3/25 for proper recycling by the Dallin Green Team! The Green Team will collect cords, chargers, string lights and small broken electronic toys and bring them to Arlington's Recycling Center for you! Visit the Green Team's table during the Student Science Expo to learn more about recycling and reuse efforts in Arlington.

Contact dallingreenteam@gmail.com with any questions.

Student Science Expo, March 25!

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For parents/caregivers willing to help with set-up and clean-up for the expo, please use this link to sign-up: Science Expo Volunteer Sign-up

The Student Science Expo will be on Wednesday, March 25th from 6:30-7:30pm.

Students in all grades (K-5) may participate and participation is voluntary
Students are encouraged to select a project that answers a question using the scientific method OR solves a problem using the engineering design process
Students may work individually or in teams of up to 4 students
K-2 students may work with parents, guardians or caregivers
Offering food as part of the poster presentation is not allowed.
A tri-fold poster board will be provided for each project
Extra resources helpful in selecting, planning and presenting projects can be found here:Science Expo Resources
4th and 5th grade students will have opportunities to work on their projects after school with a teacher at Dallin. Details will be shared following registration.

Please contact the STEAM Team with any questions at dallinsteamteam@gmail.com

Calendar and additional community events, 3/19

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Urgent/ASAP

Return overdue library books!

Wednesday, March 25

Student Science Expo, 6:30-7:30pm

Friday, March 28

PTO Meeting, Cafeteria, 8-9am

Saturday, March 28

Annual Townwide Elections

Friday, April 3

NO SCHOOL: Good Friday

Saturday, April 11

Dallin Culture Night, 5:30pm, cafeteria

From the Library: Author visit recap!

3/13/2026 6:00 am

Relive the fun of our recent visit with author Bethany Barton, where students explored the fascinating world of science through her hilarious books. Click on the flyer for the full recap to see how she inspired our young readers to face their fears with facts!

From the APS Nurses

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Please click through for more information from the APS Nursing team on:

Reminder: Register for the Student Science Expo!

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Register for the Student Science Expo by Friday, March 13th at this link:

Science Expo Registration Form

Back again this year is the opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students to work on their poster boards after school in Ms. Kulshrestha's classroom (room 213) from 2:30-3:00pm. Here are the available dates:

Mondays: March 9, 16, 23
Thursdays: March 12, 19
Fridays: March 13, 20

For parents/caregivers willing to help with set-up and clean-up for the expo, please use this link to sign-up: Science Expo Volunteer Sign-up

The Student Science Expo will be on Wednesday, March 25th from 6:30-7:30pm.

Students in all grades (K-5) may participate and participation is voluntary
Students are encouraged to select a project that answers a question using the scientific method OR solves a problem using the engineering design process
Students may work individually or in teams of up to 4 students
K-2 students may work with parents, guardians or caregivers
Offering food as part of the poster presentation is not allowed.
A tri-fold poster board will be provided for each project
Extra resources helpful in selecting, planning and presenting projects can be found here:Science Expo Resources
4th and 5th grade students will have opportunities to work on their projects after school with a teacher at Dallin. Details will be shared following registration.

Please contact the STEAM Team with any questions at dallinsteamteam@gmail.com

Lost and Found March Update

3/13/2026 5:56 am

Hi Families,
Please claim items from the lost and found. I imagine there will more winter items as kids shed their layers in the warmer afternoons, so please label items!

Click through for more detailed photos as of Wednesday, March 11.

Arlington SEPAC Newsletter

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

Monthly Arlington SEPAC meeting, March 10th, 7:30pm
- District and SEPAC updates
- Overview of the pending town override, with a focus on special education
- Update on Gibbs communications
- Discussion of how to improve the dispute resolution process
Meet the Candidates: An Evening with School Committee Candidates (virtual)
Woburn SEPAC Hosts 20th Annual College and Transition Fair
Upcoming Danvers SEPAC Events Open to All
- Beyond Behavior (Part 1): Understanding ADHD and Executive Function
- Beyond Behavior (Part 2): Supporting Executive Function from Elementary School Through Age 22.
- Why OT Eligibility Varies from School to Private Settings
- When Screens Take Over: The Impact of Social Media & Screens on Tweens & Teens
March MassPAC All-Access Workshops
- Transition Planning
- Understanding the IEP
- Evaluation and Eligibility
- Your Voice, Your IEP
Programs and services in and around the community
- Tufts College Prep 101 for Neurodivergent Students (not just for Tufts students)
- Franciscan Children's Adaptive Sports Spring 2026 Programs
- SpedEx Consultation available as an IEP Dispute Resolution option.
- Summer @ Scaffold
- Triumph Center Spring & Summer Programs