Dallin Digest Newsletter
Camp Swiftie August 2025
1/31/2025 7:02 am
Era two: August 18-22, 2025 9am to 3pm
Era three: August 25-29, 2025 9am to 3pm
STEAM Game Night Tonight!
1/24/2025 7:10 am
Whether you come for the board games, the prizes, or one of the other family-friendly activities, join us any time between 6 and 8pm TONIGHT!
Event details:
- Friday January 24h between 6pm-8pm in the Dallin Cafeteria, FREE
- Children should come with a chaperone, at least one adult per 3 children (bring a friend!).
- To keep games clean, we ask you to leave food at home. Water bottles encouraged.
- All attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a Henry Bear’s Gift Card!
The PTO STEAM Team has partnered with the Dallin Math coach and TASC to bring you a FUN, FREE event with a range of classic games and new activities perfect for families with students in grades K-5.
We aim to make STEAM fun and accessible to all ages with:
- Giant interactive Connect 4 and Jenga (Strategy and Engineering)
- Traditional board games and card games like Sorry! and UNO (Counting and Arithmetic)
- One-person and group puzzlers, mazes, and game sheets (Geometry and Spatial Relations)
- Prime Climb, Qwirkle, Countdown, and MORE!
Contact dallinsteamteam@gmail.com if you have questions.
Read MoreFrom the students: The Dallin Hourglass
1/24/2025 7:08 am
Hello parents and/or Guardians,
You might have already heard from your child about this, but... The Hourglass is back! For those of you who need more details or would like to know more about it don’t worry, this article will cover most, if not all, of your questions. The Hourglass is a school literary collection with pieces by students, for students. They can submit stories, poems, essays, comics, and artwork.
These are some of the guidelines: Pieces must be original,
(Can do a how to draw but must not trace). Pieces must be in black, white, or gray, but not color, Pieces must be school appropriate, Your child can submit
Up to 1 piece of artwork, Up to 2 pieces of writing
up to 5 handwritten pages or 2 typed pages for writing
When the child submits their piece at school there will be a slip that goes with it.
We do not want their names on the piece (Only on the slip) because we want everyone to get an equal chance, and to be judged fairly. We advise making a copy of your piece if it’s writing because, unlike art, they will not get it back. Everyone who’s piece makes it in gets a copy of the year’s edition. Your child should attach a submission sheet to work; envelopes are in your classroom (give to your teacher); deadline Feb 14, 2025.
Any student can work with a friend if they would like. Unfortunately, not every piece will be chosen but you can submit again next year; parodies and new stories with familiar characters are alright.
This next section only applies to 5th grade students
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They may submit cover art
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Cover art must not be on lined paper
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Included in the design it Must say 2025 or 2024-2025
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Must include the name The Hourglass
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It is not required but would be nice to add "Dallin Elementary School”
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Deadline for cover art is also February 14
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Cover art does not count as 5th grader’s 1 piece of art
If you have any questions you may contact fifth grade teacher Ms. Bench, the Hourglass advisor at jbench@arlington.k12.ma.us. Participation is not mandatory. But we’d love to see your art and writing in the Hourglass. Remember the deadline is February 14, 2025.
By: Maddie G., Hourglass Editor in Chief, 2025
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Donate to the Dallin Basket for Beats for EATS
1/24/2025 7:06 am
Dallin School will be once again contributing a gift basket to Arlington EATS’ annual fundraising auction. This year the fundraiser will be held in person at Arlington Town Hall on March 22nd. Please help us fill up our “Book Lovers” themed basket! All donations are due by February 28th.
Here are a few ways to contribute:
- Send monetary donations via Venmo to @Kenneth-Simmons-21 with the note “Dallin EATS basket” or e-mail Katie Simmons at chamb2ka@hotmail.com to arrange for another option. Monetary contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase gift cards from local book shops and purchase remaining items on the Amazon wish list.
- Order from the Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ROQMEXF4DM9X?ref_=wl_share
The themed baskets that the schools have made each of the last several years have been a huge hit. Beats for EATS is Arlington EATS' largest annual fundraiser and is critical to their mission of feeding hungry neighbors. Let’s fill our basket, Dallin!
To learn more about Arlington EATS, please visit arlingtoneats.org.
February Vacation lunch support from Arlington EATS
1/24/2025 7:05 am
Arlington EATS will be offering free pre-packed bags of groceries to any family with kids in Arlington schools who could use extra food support over February break. Vacation lunch bags packed with with nutritious, easy to prepare, kid-friendly foods will be available to pick up on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 at Arlington EATS, 117 Broadway. Sign up here by February 10 or call 339-707-6757 ext. 6 to find out more.
Visit Arlington EATS at arlingtoneats.org to learn more about getting help with food, how to volunteer, and other ways to address food insecurity in Arlington.
Dallin Spelling Bee, Thursday, January 30th
1/24/2025 7:04 am
Arlington SEPAC News
1/24/2025 7:03 am
Attend the Next Monthly SEPAC Meeting: February 11, 2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (info at end of newsletter)
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CANCELED (to be rescheduled) How and When to Go to Mediation Over an IEP [SEPAC WEBINAR]
January 21, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm
Presenter: Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)
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Supporting Children Who Struggle with Anxiety [APS Workshop]
Jan 28 and Feb 4th @ Arlington High School (7-8pm)
The APS social work department is offering a 2-part parent/caregiver workshop on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatment model. Learn more
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APS Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person)
New dates added February - June
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Monday, February 3 (8:15 - 11:45am) & Monday, February 10 (8:15 - 11:45am)
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Monday, March 3 (8:15 - 11:45am) & Tuesday, March 4 (8:15 - 11:45am)
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Thursday, April 10 (8:15am - 4pm)
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Thursday, May 15 (8:15am - 4pm)
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Tuesday, June 3 (12 - 3:30pm) & Tuesday, June 10 (12 - 3:30pm)
Questions? Contact Julia Vitagliano, MPH, Mental Health Initiative Grant Program Manager jvitagliano@arlington.k12.ma.
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WEBINAR: What’s love got to do with it? Sexuality, puberty, and Autism
Feb 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM | RegisterJoin Dr. Crehan to chat about love, sexuality, and changing bodies and autism. This can be a topic that elicits some giggles and some blushing but here’s your chance to not have to google your questions or concerns and to ask Dr. Crehan directly. She will give a brief overview of some important information about disability and sexuality to consider and will share some resources, but most importantly… bring your questions! Dr. Crehan is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Tufts University and specializes in sexuality and relationships for neurodiverse populations.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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The SEPAC Annual Survey is coming! Your chance to give APS actionable feedback
The annual survey is a vital tool that helps SEPAC advocate for the best supports and services for all our children. Results are shared with APS and the School Committee; so the input of all parents and caregivers is invaluable in creating a school district that supports all learners. It will be ready by the end of the month.
============= SEPAC ZOOM INFO ==================
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325
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Share Your Voice: Complete the Envision Arlington Survey by March 3rd
1/24/2025 7:02 am
Arlington Public Schools families, your feedback matters! The Envision Arlington Survey is now open, and it’s your chance to share your thoughts on important topics such as schools, town services, transportation, housing, and more. Your input helps guide decisions that shape the future of our community and schools.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and is available here.
Make your voice heard—complete the survey by March 3rd and help us build a stronger, more connected Arlington!
Thank you for being an engaged member of our school community.
Arlington Parents online groups
1/24/2025 7:00 am
If you'd like to connect with Arlington parents beyond the Dallin community, there are many ways to do so online in different formats. Each group has its own guidelines and norms and are not affiliated with any official organizations.
The Arlington Parents list is a long-running email list: https://groups.google.com/g/arlingtonparents/about?pli=1
There are many groups on Facebook, including Arlington Parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArlingtonParents
If you're a Facebook user, be sure to also add the Dallin PTO page:
https://www.facebook.com/dallinelementarypto
A recently created Slack group is gaining momentum now: https://arlingtonmaparents.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-2y7r50der-PU3iK_AWO75h0dJTHK6PmA#/shared-invite/email
Read MoreSTEAM Game Night Next Friday, January 24th!
1/17/2025 7:11 am
The countdown is on for the STEAM Game Night Friday, January 24h from 6-8pm in the Dallin Cafeteria. Whether you come for the board games, the prizes, or one of the other family-friendly STEAM-infused activities, join us next Friday and sign up here to be a game night helper.
Event details:
- Friday January 24h between 6pm-8pm in the Dallin Cafeteria, FREE
- All attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a Henry Bear’s Gift Card!
- Children should come with a chaperone, at least one adult per 3 children.
- To keep games clean, we ask you to leave food at home. Water bottles encouraged.
The PTO STEAM Team has partnered with the Dallin Math coach and TASC to bring you a FUN, FREE event with a range of classic games and new activities perfect for families with students in grades K-5.
We aim to make STEAM fun and accessible to all ages with:
- Giant interactive Connect 4 and Jenga (Strategy and Engineering)
- Traditional board games and card games like Sorry! and UNO (Counting and Arithmetic)
- One-person and group puzzlers, mazes, and game sheets (Geometry and Spatial Relations)
- Prime Climb, Qwirkle, Countdown, and MORE!
Contact dallinsteamteam@gmail.com if you have questions.
Read MoreCulture Night, Saturday March 15
1/17/2025 7:10 am
Thanks from the Teachers’ Lounge!
1/17/2025 7:09 am
Quarter 3 Library Volunteers
1/17/2025 7:08 am
Kindergarten Families Night Out, Thurs Jan 23
1/17/2025 7:07 am
Calling all kindergarten families!
Looking to meet other kindergarten parents, build your school community, or just enjoy a kid-free night out? Join us for Kindergarten Parents' Night Out on Thursday, January 23rd at Tavern Square from 7:30 to 9 PM(ish).
This fun social event is organized by your kindergarten class reps through the PTO to help families connect and get to know each other. The PTO will provide light appetizers and a cozy space to mingle. Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase.
We'd love to see you there! Please RSVP through our Facebook event. If you're not on Facebook, feel free to email Vanessa at porter.vanessa@gmail.com so we can give the restaurant an accurate headcount.
We hope you can make it!
Read MoreNews from the APS Nurses
1/17/2025 7:06 am
Please follow the link below for the APS Nurses' Newsletter, which addresses winter clothing, respiratory illnesses, lice, cough drop policies, extra clothes, and the APS illness guidelines:
https://secure.smore.com/n/rpa4b
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