MLC's October 2026 Newsletter

Kid Recognition – Victoria

Victoria is a wonderful and hardworking member of the Big Mystic community. She always listens, stays focused, and does her homework. During educational time, Victoria is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it and always tries her best. We are proud of her positive attitude and dedication to learning!

Staff Recognition – Lenz

Lenz is always willing to step in and help wherever needed. He does a great job supporting the kids, especially during homework time, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. We truly appreciate his flexibility, kindness, and willingness to support the team and our kids!

New month, new fun activities!

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.

September was a wonderful start to the school year at MLEC! After a fun-filled summer, it was exciting to welcome our younger kids back and begin settling into new routines while enjoying plenty of hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Our MLEC kids had a great time getting creative with clay art. They had the opportunity to explore different shapes, textures, and ideas while creating their own unique pieces. The activity was a big success, and it was wonderful to see everyone’s creativity and excitement as they worked with the clay.

We also enjoyed a Mystic Nature Walk, where the kids spent time outdoors along the river exploring and learning about the natural world around them. During the walk, they talked about different birds and insects they spotted and learned more about the wildlife and environment in our community. Back at MLEC, the kids continued exploring their creativity through a variety of art choices and hands-on projects. Each activity gave them a chance to try something new, express themselves, and have fun with their friends.

It has been a great beginning to the school year at MLEC! We’re excited to continue creating, exploring, learning, and making wonderful memories together as we head into October.

Kid – Paul has been such a wonderful addition to the MLEC community! Paul started with us this summer and decided to stay for the school year, and we are so happy he did! He has adapted really well, made great friends at Mystic, and always comes in happy and excited to be here. Paul especially enjoys choice time and is always eager to participate and have fun. We’re so proud of how well he has settled in and become such a positive part of our MLEC community!

Staff – Charlene has been such a wonderful part of the MLEC team! She is always willing to help wherever she is needed and does an amazing job connecting with and supporting our younger kids. Charlene brings a caring, patient, and positive attitude to the program every day. We truly appreciate all the help she provides and the wonderful relationships she builds with the kids. We’re so happy to have Charlene as part of the MLEC family!

New month, new fun activities!

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.

Pears are a sweet and juicy treat for October! They have a soft, delicious texture and a naturally sweet flavor that makes snack time extra enjoyable. Pears are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and other nutrients that help keep your body healthy. You can enjoy them fresh, sliced into fruit salads, or added to smoothies and other tasty snacks. Juicy, refreshing, and perfect for fall—pears make October extra delicious!

Happy Birthday to our Kids!

Teasia 10/08

Anthony 10/17

Sara 10/27

Victoria 10/27

Staff Brithday

Steph 10/01

Dean 10/06

Isaiah 10/30

Holidays

Indigenous Peoples' Day 12/10

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

Somerville Public Schools:

October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (Every Wednesday)

Stoneham Public Schools:

October 7th (Early Release – Professional Development Day)

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

Staff PD Day Friday October 23rd - MLC/MELC is CLOSED

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, October 19th

• Meetings are on the second Monday of the month unless stated otherwise.
• Parents are responsible for arriving at 5:30 pm, eating family dinner together in the community room, and signing them back in for childcare during the meeting.
• Parent Meetings time is 6:00-7:30pm.

Hotel Transylvania
Animated/Comedy | Ages 6+
Streaming on: Netflix / Prime Video

The Addams Family
Animated/Comedy | Ages 7+
Streaming on: Prime Video / Apple TV

Hocus Pocus
Comedy/Fantasy | Ages 10+
Streaming on: Disney+

This month, we are excited to celebrate our MLC kid, Charline, and her love for art! Charline enjoys drawing cartoons and bringing her ideas to life with colorful crayons and markers.

When asked why she loves art, Charline said, “I love art because when I color, it is so calming and quiet. I like drawing cartoons, and I love using crayons and markers to color.”

We love seeing Charline’s creativity shine through her artwork. Her imagination and love for creating make her a wonderful young artist in our MLC community!

As of January, MLC and MELC have openings for school-age children (youth ages 5 in kindergarten through 13). Give us a call (617-623-0110) or send an email (info@mysticlearningcenter.org) if you have any questions or are interested in enrolling your child(ren).

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. Click the link below for more info.

** 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