Cyrus E Dallin Elementary School

Cyrus E Dallin Elementary School
185 Florence Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Dallin School: 781-316-3730
School Nurse: 781-316-3723
Safe Phone: 781-316-3725
Principal’s e-mail:
trossi@arlington.k12.ma.us
PTO website
www.DallinPTO.org
November 6, 2009
Quote for the Day
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-Robert Frost
CALENDAR
November 9, 7pm – Parent Education Forum- Michael Thompson @ Dallin
November 10 – School Picture Retake Day
10:15 am -Student Assembly: Classical Indian Dance performance
November 11 – Veteran’s Day, no school
November 16 – First Day of Conference Registration
November 25 – Noon Dismissal for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26, 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30 – Professional Day for teachers (no school)
December 7, 8 – Bottle & Can Drive
A Note From the School Nurse:
Hi Dallin Parents,
I am asking that if your child received a flu shot this year to please email me or send a
note to school with this information. Please specify the date and if the shot was a
seasonal flu shot or H1N1 shot. I appreciate all the information you can provide. I will
let you know as soon as I receive word from the health department when our H1NI clinic
at the school will happen. As of today, I have no knowledge of when the clinic will be.
Have a happy, healthy weekend.
Christina Spehar RN school nurse
cspehar@arlington.k12.ma.us ; 781-316-3723
Arlington Education Foundation (AEF)
Celebrate the Merger At Our Fall Fundraiser
Please join us the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) at Tryst, 689 Massachusetts
Ave, Arlington, on Monday November 9 from 6-8 PM for sumptuous hors d’oeuvres,
dessert, coffee, a cash bar, and the opportunity to learn about the exciting projects ASF
and AEEF have already funded together, the Enriching Elementary Education Initiative,
and Arlington Education Foundation’s plans for the future. To sign up for the event, go
to www.arlingtonschoolsfoundation.org .
Next Friday, November 13th is the deadline for the AEF’s Innovations in Education
Fall 2009 grant cycle. Teachers, parents, and other individuals with school sponsorship
are invited to apply. For more information and a copy of the grant application, please go
to: www.aeef-arlington.org or contact Dawn Jahn Moses at jdmoses@verizon.net. The AEF is
looking for projects that enrich the education provided by Arlington Public Schools and
support innovative projects in teaching and learning.
Dallin’s two new representatives to the Board are Rebecca Aaronson and Lauren Jordahl.
Thanks Rebecca and Lauren for stepping up to the plate!
DALLIN PTO
Thanksgiving Pies – Deadline next Tuesday
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: The deadline to order pies is Tuesday, Nov 10. Get
delicious fresh pies in time for Thanksgiving AND help the ASSIST Fund all at the same
time!
FRESH PIES from THE PIE GUY for Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!! This year the Dallin PTO
will be selling 8" Fresh, Natural, No Preservative Pies. These pies are made by THE PIE
GUYS and are the same high quality Fresh Pies they sell through retail establishments.
These pies will need no further baking or thawing. Pies will be $10 each and, as an
added bonus, this year, we will also be offering Pie Guy Whoopee Pies - $6.00 for a
package of 6!
All money raised from these pie sales goes directly to fund The Dallin ASSIST Fund (A
Simple Solution in Stressful times). This fund is used to directly help Dallin families in
need. It's a great cause so order lots of pies and make your family happy for
Thanksgiving while doing a good deed!
Checks should be made out to Dallin PTO or Cash will be accepted. Simply return the
form and money in your child's folder before Nov 10 ** The Pies will be delivered on
the morning of the 25th - we will need volunteers to help sort and distribute pies.
Thank You, The Dallin ASSIST Fund / Dallin PTO Any questions or to volunteer please
contact Sheila at: 781-641-3646 or Callahan.Sheila@gmail.com .
School Directory
An addendum to the student directory will go out next week. If there are any changes or
errors to your child's information, please contact Mary Jacey at jjacey@rcn.com.
Bottle & Can Drive Update
Congratulations Dallin Community on collecting 1109 bottles and cans for the November
Drive. Most went for recycling and a refund and some went to 5th grade for their science
project. Currently 3rd grade is in the lead, 4th grade is in 2nd place, and 2nd grade is in
3rd as far as collecting the most bottles and cans but the overall running total is 2832 cans
and bottles. Great job! Bottle and Can Drives are the first Monday and Tuesday of each
month so the next one is scheduled for Dec. 7 & 8. Thank you to Luisa Paiewonsky and
Kate Loosian for volunteering to run the December Bottle and Can Drive.
Free Dresser
The PTO is looking for a home for a great white dresser:
Bureau measures: 59 1/2 L, 15 1/2 W, 29 1/2 H
In terrific condition. Currently living in the POD in the parking lot. Very lonely. Needs
a home ASAP. Must be picked up.
Contact Heather Aordkian at haordkian@yahoo.com if interested.
School Photos
Dallin’s Portrait Retake Day is next Tuesday 11/10/09. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Community Events
Michael Thompson at Dallin – next Monday night!
Michael Thompson will speak at the Dallin on Monday, November 9th from 7 – 9pm on
“The Impact of the Loss of Free, Undirected Play in Childhood.”
Play is what makes us human; it is the source of children's creativity and imagination.
Researchers estimate that in the past twenty years, children have lost nine to twelve hours
per week of free, undirected play. There is evidence to suggest that this loss of play is
affecting children's weight, their social competence, their ability to focus and their brain
development. Dr. Thompson will address the loss of play, the role that schools have in
promoting play to parents and what schools can do to protect the natural play of students.
There will also be a Book Sale/Signing and Refreshments!
Michael G. Thompson is a psychologist, school consultant, and author or co-author of eight
books, including the New York Times bestseller, "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of
Boys," "Speaking of Boys: Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Raising Sons" and "Best
Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children." His newest book, "It's a
Boy!: Understanding Your Son's Development from Birth to Eighteen was published by
Ballantine Books in March of 2008.
A dedicated speaker and traveler, Dr. Thompson has spoken at or consulted to more than 500
schools in the U.S. and abroad. He has appeared on the Today Show, the Oprah Winfrey Show,
ABC 20/20 and CBS 60 Minutes. He was the co-author, host and narrator of a two-hour PBS
documentary entitled "Raising Cain: Focus on Boys" which aired in January of 2006.
KIDSTOCK PLAYERS' CHILDRENS THEATER PRESENTS "THE WIZARD
OF OZ!"
Come see Dallin alum, Alison Jordahl, in "The Wizard of Oz" at the NextDoor Theater
(adjacent to Kidstock at 40 Cross Street in Winchester). Shows will be Friday Nov 13 (7
pm), Saturday Nov 14 (2 pm and 7 pm) and Sunday Nov 15 (2 pm). Tickets are for sale
online at www.nextdoortheater.org . On the website, go under "upcoming productions"
- there is reserved seating for these shows. This production has two casts; Alison will be
in all shows but will be DOROTHY for the Saturday night and Sunday matinee
performances.
Happy News from Mrs. Burns!!
We are so happy to announce that our Twin girls arrived at 9:30 last night.
Maggie Ryan Lawlor weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz. and Maeve Ryan Lawlor weighed 6 lbs.
Mother and babies are doing great! Dad is very happy and Big Sister Grace is excited to
meet her little sisters.