Dear Reader

What a great and eventful way to end a fantastic year! From new and fun choices being done to unwrapping gifts to fun and exciting field trips we took, this month was a blast. We had some new choices pop up like; hour of code club, model rockets and Pokemon trainer club. We also had some reoccurring clubs like No Bake Club and Bubbleogly. We are sad to have had our final Clubs with Ms.Daffe and her nutrition lessons and dance sessions. We hope to have her back in the New Year! Also we want to thank everyone who donated gifts for our holiday party. A special Thank you to Somerville Police Department for the Fill The Bus at Target. Again Thank You to everyone who donated an supported us through the holiday season!

Sincerely,

Your Team at MLC

Londyn 1/24

Staff

Aniana 1/31

Holidays!

Martin Luther King Day 1/20/25

Every day of the week, we create lesson plans according to our daily themes:

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.

• Happy Feet
• Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings

1. The MLC & MELC will be open as early as 1:00 pm.

• Somerville Public Schools: Every Wednesday
• Prospect Hill Academy: Every Wednesday
• Medford Public Schools: Jan 15th
• Stoneham Public Schools: Jan 10th , Jan 24th

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

Jan 17th - Staff PD ( School is still Open)

Jan 20th - Martin Luther King Day

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, January 13th

• 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 meet
• FEF Committee Monthly meeting will be on Monday, January 27th , from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

As of September, MLC programs are full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete the registration form. You will be notified when a slot opens up.

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.

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

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