Dear Reader

WOAH! This month flew by so quickly. In a blink of an eye it was already May first. But we are so glad the last day of school is creeping up because we are so ready for SUMMER! Before we get to what is in the works for May lets do a quick recap. We started of April with an awesome solar eclipse, it was the first time many of us seen one. We were sure to wear our protective eye-wear before looking into the sun. Then we finally got the break we needed from school during April Vacation. The older kids went on a park tour of Boston and our younger ones stayed local and went to parks around Somerville. Visiting parks they normally would not think of going to. We also got to go out in nature and visit our friends at Farrington Nature in Lincoln, MA. We went on a small hike, played an animal running activity, got to learn about warms in the garden while planting some seeds. And lastly, made the most delicious s'mores. We are so excited for up coming fundraiser, Spring for Children.

Your Team at MLC

Kimani 5/19

Staff

Darien 5/14

Holidays!

MAY IS AAPI MONTH

Memorial Day 5/27

Mothers Day 5/12

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.

• Kung Fu Panda 4 (Buy On Prime Video)
• Freaky Friday (Disney Plus)
• Brave (Disney Plus)
• Instant family (Paramount Plus)

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

• Somerville Public Schools: May 8th& May 22nd
• Prospect Hill Academy: Every Wednesday
• Medford Public Schools: May 8th
• Stoneham Public Schools: May 31st

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

May 27th- Memorial Day

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, May 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, May 6th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

Night Groups is coming to an end this month on May 16th. We will be running it back up again in the Fall, October to be specific. Thank you for all the kids who participated in Night Groups with us.

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