July Newsletter

School's Out for the SUMMER time! You know what that means! Water, sun, ice cream, and more water! Summer has just begun, and we embarked on three fun-filled field trips. We played arcade games at Chuck E. Cheese, ate delicious pizza, screamed until we couldn't yell anymore on the rollercoasters at Canobie Lake Park, splashed in the lake at Hopkinton State Park; oh, and we can't forget the delicious BBQ food and melty smores! June was great, but July will be even better!

Happy Birthday!

• Adrian: 07/03
• Blythe: 07/08
• Brina: 07/08
• Ella: 07/09
• Everson: 07/14
• Ana Sophia: 07/14
• Nita: 07/14
• Nick: 07/30

Holidays!

• Monday, July 4th: The Fourth of July

Thank you for understanding that the MLC & MELC will be closed. We appreciate your consideration during our planned closing on the following days:

• Monday, July 4th: Fourth of July

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, July 11th, from 6:00-7:30 pm. in the community room.

• Meetings are on the second Monday of the month unless stated otherwise.
• Parents are responsible for picking up their children at 5:30 pm, eating family dinner together in the community room, and signing them back in for childcare during the meeting.

Family Events and Fundraising (FEF) Committee Monthly meeting will be on Monday, July 25th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

• FEF meetings are on the third Monday of every other month.

On June 11th, nearly 60 people joined our annual adventure to York's Wild Kingdom. Families were able to see monkeys, kangaroos, prairie dogs, and even some lions. Amusement park rides kept the kids occupied and laughing endlessly. To top it all off, York's Wild Kingdom is only a five minute walk to the beautiful Maine coastline. Between the zoo, the rides, and the waves, the Mystic community had the adventure of a lifetime!

From June 26th to June 27th, the Mystic embarked upon an action packed overnight camping trip. We thank both Maggie and Emmanuel from Big City Mountaineers for coordinating the trip and showing us around Cape Cod. Mystic staff and students beached out, witnessed seals in the wilderness, and even woke up at 4:30 AM to view a beach sunrise. The Mystic community showed strength and open-mindedness, trying new things and stepping out of their comfort zones. Thank you to Big City Mountaineers, MLC Staff Bridget and Kevin, and the Mystic Learning Center participants who came to enjoy nature's beauty. We can't wait to do it again!

Do you enjoy working with children? If yes, join us at the Mystic Early Learning Center today and work with an energetic and great group of students! We are now hiring for a Lead Preschool Teacher.

Are you 21 years of age? Have an Associate Degree in education or a related field? Can you work independently, support team needs as they arise, be flexible, and work in a fast-paced environment? Do you relate well with a diverse low-income community and local community agencies? If yes, click the link to learn more about the Lead Preschool Teacher position!

Hiring for the 2022-2023 school year. ** $1,000 sign on bonus, $500 after the first week of employment; $500 after 3 months ** This position is 30 to 40 hours a week. Start Date: Immediately

Do you enjoy working with children? If yes, join us at the Mystic Learning/Mystic Early Learning Center today and work with an energetic and great group of students! We are now hiring for multiple group and assistant group leaders, just in time for the best summer ever!

Are you 18 years of age, and have at least a high school diploma? Do you have previous experience working with children? Do you have good communication skills and work well with others? Do you enjoy weekly trips to the beach and the pool (summer only)? Then this is the job for you!

These positions are 40hrs a week when school is closed (13 weeks)- Summer and School Vacations, and 30hrs a week when school is open (39 weeks)- School year.

** $250 sign on bonus after the first week of employment; $250 after the first two months.** Start Date: Immediately

The Human Service Division of the City of Somerville Department of Health and Human Services is now available to take online referrals for services through a new online contact form. Referrals may be completed by individuals directly seeking services, parents or guardians, service providers, or community partners.

The services provided are available at no cost to Somerville residents of all ages and include:

• Supportive counseling for individuals and families
• Briefcase management
• Service coordination for individuals and families
• Information and Referral to services
• Including mental health services, utility and benefits assistance, workforce development, housing support, youth services, financial literacy, legal assistance, survivor services, literacy, and language development, public health services, substance misuse services for youth.

• School consultation, support, and advocacy