February Newsletter

Dear Readers,

The Mystic Learning Center is welcoming 2023 with open arms as we hope all of our supporters are too! This month has brought us new activities, glimpses of snow, and most importantly new events to get ready for. Our Snow Tubing Family Event at McIntyre Ski Area was a major success with nearly 50 folks joining and hitting the slopes.

With the cold weather brought more baking and cooking activities at the Mystic such as brownies, pastelitos, snow-cones, and Onigiri (a Japanese treat). Our STEM program has been successful with MLC kids creating parachutes and marshmallow towers. The possibilities have been. endless!

As we move in to February, there are new opportunities fro supporting the Mystic Learning Center Inc. and celebrating Valentine's Day by purchasing our scrumptious $1 chocolate lollipops.

We also are beginning to ramp up educational activities for February's Black History month. We are hoping for the MLC students and staff to learn more during this month on significant black individuals who have shaped the history of our country.

Ultimately, we have a lot in store for the month of February and we are hoping you can join us in whatever way you can!

Sincerely,

Your Mystic Learning Center Team

But wait, there's more! Night Groups are off to a great start and we're always looking for more teens and pre-teens to join in on the fun! Click the link below for more info or to register!

Reminder: Night Groups will not meet during February vacation week.

MLC had our first annual snow tubing event at McIntyre Ski Area on the 21st of January. Nearly 50 folks from the Mystic hit the slopes today and celebrated the winter season. We zoomed down those hills and made the most of all the snow! Thank you McIntyre for your amazing slopes and cozy atmosphere. We hope to come back again next year☃️🏂❄️

• Kayon 2/22

Holidays!

• Black History Month
• Valentines Day 2/14
• Presidents' Day 2/20

Movement/ Mindfulness Monday: Activities to get the body moving, whether it's yoga and connecting with their minds, playing kickball, or a game of capture the flag.

STEAM Tuesday & Thursday: Science, math, technology, arts and crafts, oh my! These activities focus on creativity and building.

Service Learning Wednesday: Activities focused on giving back to our community, whether it's making a card for the elderly or picking up trash in our neighborhood!

Fun Friday: Activities based on all things fun! The activities range from cooking and baking to playing at the park.

• Ruby Bridges (Disney+)
• The Color of Friendship (Prime Video)
• Hoop Dreams (Prime Video)

The MLC & MELC will be open as early as 12:00 pm.

• Somerville Public Schools: Wed. 2/15
• Prospect Hill Academy: Wed. 2/1, 2/8, 2/15,
• Medford Public Schools: Wed. 2/8
• Stoneham Public Schools: Friday. 2/17

• February 2/20-2/24

• February Break 2/21-2/24

• February 20th

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, Feb 13th 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.

Policy Information and Personal (PIP) Committee Monthly meeting will be on Monday, Feb 27th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

Click below to learn all of the information about our programs! We're licensed by Massachusetts to provide child care for youth between the ages of 2.9 - 13 years old. Youth with special needs can attend up to age 16. We are currently enrolling and open spots are filling very quickly!

** At the moment we aren't accepting children under 5 due to not having a Lead Preschool teacher.

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/ Preschool Director.

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

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