December Newsletter

November at the Mystic Learning Center was filled with fun, creativity, and community! Our students enjoyed a wide range of exciting choice-time activities, including Daffe’s Nutrition Club, Cooking Club, Film Club, and so many others like Arts & Crafts and even Roblox tournaments. Every day brought something new for our kids to explore and enjoy!We also celebrated Veterans Day with a special breakfast. The highlight of the morning was having one of Mystic’s very own veterans join us to share their experiences and talk with the kids about what it’s like to serve such a meaningful moment for everyone.To wrap up the month, we came together for our Mystic Family Potluck, where families gathered to enjoy delicious food, good company, and a warm sense of community.November was such a fun and memorable month we can’t wait to see what December brings!

This month, we’re excited to spotlight Janiah and Sadun for their positivity, growth, and contributions to our Mystic community! Janiah has been doing an amazing job staying focused during educational time and actively participating in her choices. Her dedication and positive attitude have truly stood out this month great work, Janiah!

Sadun is our staff highlight for always being willing to lend a helping hand. Whether he’s sitting with a child during educational time or leading fun and engaging choices, he brings patience, kindness, and good energy to every moment. We appreciate you, Sadun!

We’re so proud of both of them thank you for making Mystic a better place every day

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.

November went by SOOOOO fast, we know we are excited about the holidays but we are not ready for the year to end already. We definitely had a great time doing choices this month, some of our favorites were; Comic Book Club, Endangered Animal Club, Arts and Crafts with Aniana and making a Fall Collage with Charlene. We also were expressing what we were thankful for in a few projects we made like our Graditude tree (big and little ones). School was pretty easy this month since we were having the longer break, but we were still on top of our reading and math. We are loving the Piggy & Gerald Books! We are so excited to get into the holiday spirit and hopefully get lots and lots of snow. We want snow days!!! We are also excited to spend the holidays with the MLC and our families. See you all next year!

Kid- VIctoria started with us at the beginning of the school but it has felt like she has been at the MELC her whole life. Victoria is silly and fun and a great friend to have at the little mystic. She is willing to participate in a fun activity whether it is a sport or a computer choice or even her favorite arts and craft choice, she will do it all. Victoria is so silly and funny . We are so proud of her and can not wait to see what the next few months bring her.

Staff- Stephanya may not be a MELC staff but we all love her when she comes over. She has such a great relationship with many of us over at the little mystic that we wish she could stay forever. Stephanya works really hard to make sure the Big Mystic is okay everyday and even with that she still comes over to checkup us. We are grateful that Stephanya cares for us even though we are so far away.

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.

Our December menu will be posted on Talking Points. Please keep an eye out for the update everything will be shared. Thank you!

Peppermint is the perfect pick for December, bringing cool winter freshness and festive holiday cheer to the season. Naturally soothing and packed with flavor, it adds a bright, minty lift to your favorite treats. Whether stirred into hot cocoa, baked into cookies, or swirled through creamy desserts, peppermint makes every bite feel merry and magical. Refreshing, cozy, and full of seasonal sparkle peppermint makes December deliciously unforgettable!

Click here for a variety of recipes that include this tasty fruit.

Holidays

Christmas Eve – 12/24

Christmas – 12/25
New Year’s Eve – 12/31

Early Release

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

Somerville Public Schools:
December 3rd, 10th, 17th (Every Wednesday)

Medford Public Schools:
December 23rd (Holiday Early Release)

Stoneham Public Schools:
December 23rd (Early Release – Winter Break)

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

December 24th ,25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st and 2nd MLC/MELC is CLOSED

Monday December 29th and Tuesday 30th— MLC and MELC open for a full day.

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, December 8th

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.

PIP Committee meeting will be on Monday, December 18th , from 5:30- 6:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

What to watch in December with the Family

The Polar Express
Animated/Adventure | Ages 6+
Streaming on: Max / Prime Video / Apple TV

Klaus
Animated/Family | Ages 7+
Streaming on: Netflix

Arthur Christmas
Animated/Comedy | Ages 6+
Streaming on: Netflix / Prime Video / Apple TV

Home Alone
Comedy/Family | Ages 7+
Streaming on: Disney+ / Apple TV

The Grinch (2018)
Animated/Comedy | Ages 5+
Streaming on: Netflix / Prime Video / Apple TV

MLC Veteran’s Day Celebration

MLC honored Veteran’s Day with a special breakfast where our kids and staff came together to celebrate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. We were grateful to have members of the Somerville Police and Fire Departments join us, sharing stories and connecting with our students. A special thank-you as well to Mayor Jake Willson for attending and spending time with the kids. It was a truly meaningful and inspiring morning at MLC!

Our Annual Thanksgiving Community Support

MLC comes together to support our families and community during the Thanksgiving season, and this year was no different. Through the dedication of our team and the generosity of our partners, we were able to help so many families prepare for a warm and joyful holiday meal. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Somerville Police Department, the Fire Department, SHA, and the entire MLC staff for their continued support. Your commitment makes this annual tradition possible and truly meaningful for our community.

The MLC had a wonderful time at our annual Harvest Potluck Dinner.

Families, Kids, and staff came together to share delicious dishes and enjoy a warm, joyful celebration. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who contributed homemade or store-bought items your participation helped make the event truly special. We appreciate our amazing Mystic community!

Keep an eye on our social media pages for exciting upcoming community events! We have lots of fun planned and yes, snow tubing is coming soon!

You won’t want to miss the updates, dates, and details, so be sure to follow along.

Let’s make this winter unforgettable together! ⛄

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.

Click Here- Learn How to Enroll

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.