

January Newsletter
Happy New Year!!

The MLC/ MELC Throughout the month
Our Holiday Feast
December Recap: The Bells We Jingled
Lights, camera, Fashion! We continued the recycling fashion club, we had our last dress rehearsal, and then before we knew it the kiddos were strutting down the runway at our 2nd Annual Mystic Matters Holiday Fest event! We're continuing to learn how to defend ourselves with Jiu Jitsu and building with Legos with DEILAB. From science activities to holiday arts and crafts to trivia, our month was jam packed with fun activities. We built igloos out of sugar and got to open many gifts this holiday season! We put up our very own Christmas tree, went to RollerWorld and skated until we dropped, and came back to decorate gingerbread people.
But wait, there's more! DEILAB came and taught us how to make music with coding. 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!
Birthdays & Holidays!
- Dah'zara (Londyn) Searcy
Holidays!
- New Years Day 1/1
- Martin Luther King Jr Day 1/16
What time is it? Activity Time!
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.
MELC ACTIVITIES
MLC ACTIVITIES
Rememberance with a movie
- Our Friend Martin- Free on YouTube
- Selma, Lord, Selma - Free on YouTube
Early Release & School Closures
Early Release
The MLC & MELC will be open as early as 12:00 pm.
- Somerville Public Schools: Wed. 1/11, 1/25
- Prospect Hill Academy: Wed. 1/4 , 1/11, 1/18, 1/25
- Medford Public Schools: Wed. 1/11
- Stoneham Public Schools: Wed. 1/13
School's Closed, but we're Open
- Tuesday Jan 3rd
MLC/ MELC Closings
- Monday January 16th for MLK Jr. Day and Friday January 20th for Staff Professional Development Day
- On Friday the 20th please arrange pick ups at school dismissal time as we are not open that day
January Meetings
Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, Jan 9th 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, January 23rd from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.
Upcoming Community Events
Come hit the slopes with us at the Mystic Learning Center! We are excited to announce our snow tubing family event on Saturday, January 21st from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. We will head North to McIntyre Ski Area in New Hampshire to participate in a fun and active day of snow tubing. We are offering a discounted rate of $20 for snow-tubers and $5 for non-snow tubers (or participants who would rather relax at the lodge and watch). All snow tubers must be 5 years of age or older. See the flyer attached below for more information and register through the QR Code!
Join Night Groups Today!
Enroll your child at the MLC/ MELC Today!
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.
We're Hiring! Join the MLC/ MELC Team!
Do you enjoy working with children?
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
Resources for Somerville Families
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
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Address: 530 Mystic Avenue, Somerville, Ma 02145
Phone: 617-623-0110