


February Newsletter
MLC/MELC Through The Month
February Recap
Dear Reader
What a great start of the year! We had some great community events like snow tubing and a teen game night. Which was the first of many teen events the MLC junior staff will be planning this spring. We have partnered with Brazilian Martial Art Center on Mystic Ave in Somerville. Our older and younger students were able to start at a martial art dojo. We are so excited for our up coming school vacation. We have tons of fun activities in the works. We are so happy to see what February has in store for us whether its partnerships, community trips or just simple choices we do together on site.
All our best,
Your Team at MLC
Staff Professional Development
Teen Night @ The Dojo
Snow Tubing
Birthdays & Holidays!
Kayon 2/22
Enzo 2/11
C. 2/09
Staff
Tracey 2/2
Kevin 2/8
Fluffy 2/23
Holidays!
Valentine's Day
President's Day
What time is it? Activity Time!
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.
What to watch for the season of love
- Be My Valentine Charlie Brown (apple tv)
- Winnie The Pooh: A Valentine For You (Prime & Disney+)
- The Princess Diaries 2
- Gnomeo and Juliet
Early Release & School Closures
Early Release
- The MLC & MELC will be open as early as 12:00 pm.
- Somerville Public Schools: Feb 7th, Feb 28th
- Prospect Hill Academy: Every Wednesday
- Medford Public Schools: Feb 7th
- Stoneham Public Schools: Feb 16th
School's Closed, but we're Open
Schools closed and We are closed
Thank you for understanding that the MLC & MELC will be closed. We appreciate your consideration during our planned closing on the following days:
Feb 19th- Patriots Day
Meetings
Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, February 12th 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 meet
- PIP Committee Monthly meeting will be on Monday, Feb 26th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.
Upcoming Community Events
NIght Groups is BACK
TUFTS TUTORING
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.
Enroll your child at the MLC/ MELC Today!
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.
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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