Dear Readers,

We are so thankful and grateful for all the partnerships and help we got during the November holiday season. Starting off with Veteran's Day, what a great turn out from the veterans in and out of the workforce. We had many fun fall themed activities like; hand pumpkins, fall sun catchers, fall scavenger hunts. We also got major support from the Somerville Police Department with our Thanksgiving meal distribution for the families we serve. Making it super quick and easy to get the food products to those who needed it. We ended our month with our annual family Thanksgiving Dinner/Potluck. So much yummy food was brought. We are so thankful for the partnerships were supported by this month. So excited for what December brings for us.

All our best,

Your Team at MLC

Jeremiah 12/6

Destiny 12/26

Staff

Ronaldo 12/5

Laura J 12/27

Nilson P 12/31

Holidays!

Hanukkah 12/7- 12/15

Christmas 12/25

Kwanza 12/26- 1/1/24

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.

• Peg and Cat: The Hanukah Problem
• Elf
• Home Alone
• KT and Me

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

• Somerville Public Schools: Wed 6th, 22nd
• Prospect Hill Academy: Every Wednesday
• Medford Public Schools: Dec 15th, Dec 22nd
• Stoneham Public Schools: Dec 6th, Dec 7th and Dec 15th

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

12/25 - Christmas

12/26 - 12/29 MLC CLOSURE

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, December 11th is our Holiday Family Potluck

• 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, Fundraising Committee Monthly meeting will be on Monday, Dec 5th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

Sept. 4th

Marji Gere, our violinist friend from our partner organization Around Hear, will be coming in on Tuesdays this month to work with MLC youth on songs and a musically-inspired art project. The culmination of this month of musical visits will be a free, public, all-ages concert at the Mystic Activity Center on Saturday, December 9th at 2:30.

Looking for a high-quality one-on-one tutor for your child? Tufts University’s Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS) offers FREE, individualized tutoring for students ages K-12. Tutors are Tufts undergraduate students and sessions can be conducted on Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus or online. Tutors are available to instruct lessons in a variety of subjects, including early reading skills, ELA, math, physics, biology, SAT/ACT prep and much more!

If you are interested in connecting with a tutor, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScySWOXj375xris7WEFSeSGt30RbG3FmGXgv2OKDpUVWX67Sw/viewform. You can expect to be contacted by the tutor once LCS staff have found a good match for your child. For further questions, please email Gwen (MLC Intern) at gwen@mysticlearningcenter.org.

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.

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