Mucho Info!

Hello Dallin Community,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall-like weather! I am writing to give you some Dallin updates, news, and dates to remember. It's a wealth of information so please take a few minutes to read through this notice. Thank you!

Traffic Flow and Safe Routes Reminder:

It is crucial that ALL families dropping off students in the morning follow the traffic flow procedures, especially this year with only one crossing guard. The procedure is:

Kindergarten drop-offs use the George Street Drop-Off area. This is the same area that we have used in the past. We ask that motorists only drive one-way northbound on George Street and do not turn around. After dropping-off, motorists should turn left on the private section of George Street to exit via Rhinecliff Street and Dow Avenue. The private section of George Street has recently been paved. However, it is wide enough for only one vehicle so we are asking that that you do not enter via this roadway. Because the road is narrow and no sidewalk is provided, we ask that you do not walk on the private section of George Street. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FIRE LANE, WHICH IS CLEARLY DESIGNATED. This is very dangerous to students. Thank you.
First through Fifth Grade drop-offs use the pull-off in front of the school. Students in grades 1 through 5 will line-up before school in the area between the school and Florence Park. The George Street drop-off can also be used for students in grades 1 through 5. If you have a child in K or First grade and one in Second grade or above, we ask that you use George Street drop-off. Please do not park in designated "no parking" zones, the teacher's parking lot, or on crosswalks. This is for the safety of both students and staff. Thank you.

Please do not stop in any drop-off area for more time than it takes for your child to get out safely. If you need to speak with someone at the school, please find a safe parking space and park your car. The drop-off area is not an area for stopping longer than it takes for students to safely exit your vehicle and enter the school property.
ADDITIONALLY:

Always have your child cross Florence Avenue at the crosswalks and with crossing guards where they are provided.

Please Do Not drop-off students across from the school forcing children to cross traffic.

Please Do Not park close to crosswalks, as this will restrict visibility.

Parents accustomed to parking and walking their child to school are welcome to continue doing this. We ask that parents respect the flow of traffic and park on the even side (the right side) facing Dallin on:

o Rhinecliff Street

o George Street (south of Florence)

o Renfrew Street

o Waverley Street.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping the Dallin students and community safe!

Procedure for calling in a student absence:
Please call the safe phone if your child will be out of school for the day. The safe phone number is 781-316-3725. Nurse Donofrio will be the only person checking the safe phone this year. It would be much appreciated if your child is sick to leave the symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, vomiting etc. If your child has a fever, please keep them home. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If you forget to call in, the Nurse will call ALL home and work numbers until you are reached. If you cannot be reached, we will call emergency numbers. If we cannot reach anyone to let us know why your child is not in school, we will call the police and ask them to do a "safe check" to make sure your child is safe at home. Again, this is purely for safety reasons so please remember to call when your child will be out of school. Thank you.

Inclement Weather Protocol

On rainy, extremely cold, and snowy days children (no parents please) will be let in at 8:00 a.m. Grades K and 1 come in the front door and line up in the corridor by the gym across from the Music Room. They are not allowed to go to their classrooms or lockers. Grades 2 -5 come in the Cafeteria door and stay in the Cafeteria until the bell rings. We will post a PINK sign in the doors on days the students are allowed in early.

International Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 6th

Join the Dallin community for a Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 6. All students who walk will receive a small token as a tribute to their walking efforts! Join the fun and leave your cars at home and walk to school on Wednesday, October 7!

Curriculum Night

We are looking forward to seeing all the parents at the Dallin School Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 30th beginning at 6:30 in the gym. Teachers will present their curriculum in two sessions, from 7-7:30 and then from 7:30-8 so parents will be able to visit two different grade levels.

Back to School Picnic

Bring your picnic supper and join other Dallin families for the Back to School Picnic this Thursday night beginning at 5:30 pm on the field by the school. Come get reacquainted with old friends and meet some new ones while the children play on the field and the play structure.

PTO Meeting: The first PTO meeting of the year will be held on Monday, September 27th at 7pm in the school’s library.