QUOTATION
Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.
~Chinese Proverb
CALENDAR
May 7, 6:30 pm - PTO Auction at the Masonic Lodge, Arlington *****Tonight
May 20, 7pm – PTO Meeting
May 27- Field Day, Grades K -4
May 28 – Field Day, Grade 5
May 31- Memorial Day, no school
June 10, 6 – 7:30 pm – Dallin Art Show & Imagination Celebration
June 17 – Class Night
June 18 – Dallin End of the Year Picnic
MCAS Dates:
May 18, 19- Math MCAS, Grades 3 – 5
May 24, 25- Science MCAS, Grade 5
Class Placement Letters
Each student will bring home a placement letter and information form for next year today; please complete the form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher by next Friday, May 14th. If you know that your family will not be here at Dallin next year, please notify the front office.
Student Council Fundraiser -Hats for Haiti
The school was filled with hats today- baseball hats, wool caps, dance hats, Dr. Seuss hats, even a cheese head hat worn by a 1st grade teacher! The effort raised $686 for the Haiti Relief Fund. What a great effort- the money raised included a very generous donation of $300 from one 5th grade student, from his own money!
FEMA/MEMA – Disaster Assistance
For homeowners, renters and business owners in Middlesex county (and other counties) who were affected by flooding beginning March 12, 2010, disaster recovery assistance may be available. You can apply by phone: 800-621-3362 or apply online at: www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Please have the following information available when you call:-A phone number in case they need to call you back-Social Security Number-Current mailing address-Address of the damaged property-Brief description of the damages-Insurance information (if you have insurance)
From the School Nurse:
Hi Dallin Parents,
Recently I have seen multiple cases of a stomach virus at the Dallin. The symptoms with this virus are vomiting followed by diarrhea. The first symptom that may be seen is the vomiting with no headache or chills as a warning your child is developing the illness. The virus lasts for 24-28 hours. You should seek medical attention for vomiting if your child is developing symptoms of dehydration (urinating less often, dry mouth, and or weight loss. Please keep a child home from school for 24 hours after vomiting has stopped.
Medication recall:
A voluntary medication recall has been advised by McNeil Consumer Health Care. Please check the recall notice and dispose of any medications that may be on this list.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm210441.htm
Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!!
Christina Donofrio RN School Nurse
Bridge the Gap
The Arlington FY11 group and the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) launched an aggressive campaign this week called the FY11 School Gap Fund.
This one year emergency fundraiser aims to bridge the financial gap of $3.9 M that Arlington faces in FY2011. The Fund will support a priority list proposed by the principals and school administrators, which the School Committee voted to authorize on April 27th.
The campaign will close on June 7, 2010 in order to know which teachers and staff can be rehired for next year.
Go to http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/bridgethegap.html to get a full list of the FY11 proposed cuts as well as a list of programs that will be added back with the money the fund raises. PLEASE donate today to help bridge the gap!!
The Redbud
You may have noticed a new tree at the school, located in front of the azalea bushes on the Florence field side of the school. This redbud tree was moved here this week from the yard of one of our 1st graders- Halle Snell. The 5th graders have helped with the important job of watering the tree in these early days. The tree will need continued TLC in the form of watering during the summer months. Anyone interested in helping with this effort should contact Ana Rivera at amrivera95@gmail.com with the Subject Heading 'Redbud'.
Student Artwork at Arlington Town Hall- on display now
The Arlington Public School Visual Art Department presents artwork from Arlington schools at Arlington Town Hall through May 28th. There will be a reception to congratulate the artists and teachers on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 -6 pm on the second floor of Town Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
Massachusetts School Building Authority - “My Ideal School” contest
The MSBA has announced the 4th Annual “My Ideal School” contest. For this contest, you need to draw your ideal school and name 3 things that you love about your school. The entry deadline is May 28th. There is more information on the parent bulletin board as you enter the school. Or any questions to 617-720-4466.
DALLIN PTO
PTO Auction Update – from Mary Horgan & Kim McIlvenna
No more updates!
See you at the Masonic Lodge (19 Academy Street, Arlington) at 6:30 pm!
Parking is available on the street, in the Town Hall parking lot, in the Senior Center parking lot, and on Mass. Ave.
ATTN: FOURTH GRADE PARENTS:
Please consider volunteering for the Fifth Grade Class Night. June 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
If interested, please contact Liz Diggins at digliznow@gmail.com. Thank you.
Field Day coming!
Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 27 (for the whole school) and Friday, May 28 (for 5th graders only). For new families, it's a day when the kids divide into teams and go out into the field next to the school to run a bunch of much-anticipated relay games involving balloons, golf balls on spoons, plastic Hawaiian skirts, etc. We are looking for one or two more volunteers to help us run this fun event for the whole school. If you are
interested, please contact Mary Jacey at jjacey@rcn.com or Phyllis Wentworth
at phylliswentworth@yahoo.com.
Community Events
-National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive – Tomorrow - Saturday May 8th
The Letter Carriers of Arlington will hold their annual food drive on May 8th. Please leave your non perishable food items by your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick them up. The Arlington Food Pantry helps feed numerous families in the town and relies on your donations to continue to serve our community.
Bishop School Fair – May 15, 10- 3pm
Join the Bishop Community for the Bishop School Fair on the school field. There will be games, food, plants, a giant maze, and tons of fun!
-St. Eulalia's CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP Yard Sale to support their annual Youth Service Trip: Saturday, May 22, 50 Ridge Street Winchester.
Proceeds will help support a July service trip to Maryland. Over 70 teens will be participating!! We need your help. Donate your unwanted furniture, household goods, housewares, appliances, dishes, pots and pans, glassware, tchotchkis, antiques, holiday decorations, sporting goods, bikes, tools, gardening supplies, books, clothing (adults and kids) accessories, shoes, pocketbooks, jewelry and whatever else you think might sell!
If you are unable to bring your donations to Manion Hall, please call Michelle Hamblin at 781-307-0280 for pick-up.
Springstep – Free event in May.
Springstep is sponsoring “A Dance Conversation with Ben Vereen” on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Vereen will discuss how dance and education helped him overcome personal adversity, boosted his confidence, and put him on a successful path in life. His story speaks directly to urban youth and to the potential of the arts to illuminate the possibilities in life. All Greater Boston youth and families are invited to attend this FREE event. This event is geared for youth from about 4th grade up; please call 781-395-0402 for more information.
See you at the Auction!
