From the Assistant Principal: PTO-supported assemblies

11/15/2024 7:15 am

Dallin families,

Our students have experienced some wonderful assemblies in the last month thanks to your financial support of Dallin’s PTO. Here are some highlights:

An Irish music and dance troupe from County Clare visited Dallin in late October. Tigh na Coille, which is made up of 22 students ages 11-19 and 2 teacher leaders, did a whole-school performance - they played a variety of instruments, sang traditional Irish music, and performed several dances. Rounding out our time together, their leader asked everyone to join in a dance and many students and staff joined in. It was a joyful way to end our time with them.

Much to my surprise, they got almost everyone up and dancing - safely!

Following the performance, they transitioned into a 2nd grade music class where they demonstrated instruments and taught students some Irish dances.

The PTO then fed them pizza and they were off to begin their two-week tour.

Here is a video of the Irish teens who came to Boston on tour in Bulgaria last Spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7dIzBYhalQ

Our wonderful librarians, Ms. Troja and Ms. Aaronson, brought in an engaging local author, Rob Buyea, who was a hit! He shared several stories that got big laughs from the students (and had at least one administrator hoping that they weren’t listening too closely). He has a handful of series that your student may enjoy reading, especially if they are reluctant readers.

And finally, last Friday author Jason Viola joined Dallin for 3 assemblies that highlighted how he got interested in drawing and writing comics (Garfield), where he gets his ideas, and how his books get to print. He began drawing comics when he was about 8 years old and finds his inspiration in the natural world through the lens of pop culture. 

Several Dallin actors got to do a quick reading.

So, Dallin families, thank you for making these opportunities available to our students (and adults). We always learn so much with our visitors and it enriches our days at school.

Best,

Sam