From the Principal: Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

1/3/2025 7:10 am

Welcome Back and Happy New Year Dallin families,

I hope this message finds you well and that your family enjoyed a restful and joyful winter break. At the Dingman house, much flour was consumed in all sorts of forms over the last two weeks. Mainly in correlation with sugar, if I’m being honest. So at the start of 2025, like most New Years, I’m thinking about a few more miles on the bike to make up for some great time with my family.

A short week to start our new year, and then we’re excited to connect with you through upcoming Family-Teacher Conferences.

Family-Teacher Conferences Next Week!

We are excited to welcome families for Family-Teacher Conferences next week. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and set meaningful goals for the remainder of the year. The schedule is:

• Early Release Days on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
• Evening Conferences will be held on Thursday evening from 6 PM to 8 PM.

We hope every family can find a time that works for their schedule to join us in these important conversations.

Note: For families who work with multiple educators (e.g., special education or related services), please look for communication around additional times to meet. Or, always feel welcome to reach out directly to teachers to inquire about conference structure.

MCAS 2025 Testing Dates are Released

For families of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, here are the state testing dates for this spring. There are 2 sessions of ELA and Mathematics for all students 3rd through 5th grade. There are an additional two sessions for 5th grades who will be taking a Science, Technology, and Engineering MCAS, as well.

As we enter the second half of the school year, there is so much to be optimistic about. Our teaching team is deeply engaged in implementing the EL Education curriculum, providing new content and opportunities for students to learn deeply. Definitely ask your child’s teacher more about it at conferences.

We’ll also continuing to grow our Playworks program and deepen our efforts to ensure every student feels included and safe at school. These priorities reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and safe learning community for all our students.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our school. It’s a privilege to work alongside such caring and engaged families. Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with growth, learning, and joy!

Be well,

Thad