Dear Reader

What a month October has been! We finally had our buddies from Tufts back and hanging out with us every day, we've been able to try some health food and movements with Daffe, and learn some new skills at the Brazilian Martial Arts Center. Our on-site choices have been very fulfilling as well. Some of stands outs have been ; Speech and Debate Club, No Bake Cooking Club, Everything Stem Club, Mini Explorers Club And Spark. We also had a community basketball game at the Healey school. We are excited for what November has in store. And the holidays are sneaking up very quickly, the season has just begun!!!

Sincerely,

Your Team at MLC

Sherlyn

C

Angelo

Tatum

Staff

Holidays!

Dia De Muertos

National Native American Heritage Month

Thanksgiving

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.

• Wish Dragon (Netflix)
• COCO (Disney plus)
• A Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving (Apple Tv)

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

• Somerville Public Schools: Every Wednesday
• Prospect Hill Academy: Every Wednesday
• Medford Public Schools: Wed 11/27
• Stoneham Public Schools: Fri 11/15, Fri 11/27

November 5th (except Stoneham Public and prospect Hill)

11/11 - Veterans Day

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

November 28th & 29th - Thanksgiving & Black Friday

Our Parent Meeting will be on Monday, November 18th

• 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, November 25th , from 6:00- 7:30 pm at the Mystic Learning Center.

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.

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