SFLC Weekly
August 4, 2025
The SFLC Weekly
The SFLC weekly, desiged for members of the SFLC team and our community partners, highlights events, resources, and opportunities that are often free or at a reduced cost for Somerville families.
Upcoming SPS / SFLC Events
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Workshop
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Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
Please join us for a workshop for families of rising kindergarteners in Somerville Public Schools. This FREE virtual workshop will provide information and tools to support every child’s transition to kindergarten. Interpretation is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. Sign up using this link: tinyurl.com/SPSKinder26
What's happening in the community?
This section highlights events, programs, and activities that are offered by and for the Somerville community.
RSJ (Racial & Social Justice) Fund
Grant Application Period: May 1 - May 29
The Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) Fund Public Grants are micro-grants to support residents, advocates, and service providers to advance racial and social justice work at the local and neighborhood level. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in or work in Somerville. Award range: $250-$9,999 per award.
Shepherd's Kitchen Food Pantry
Saturday, May 2, 9:15 - 10:45 am (until supplies last)
130 Highland Ave.
Milk, eggs, fresh produce, juice, meat and much more. For more information, email skfoodpantry@gmail.com
Autism Eats Family Dinner
Monday, May 6, 6-8pm
The Premier on Broadway, 517 Broadway
Autism Eats and the Somerville Fire Department is hosting its annual autism family friendly dinner with Wally at The Premier on Broadway! All behaviors and ages are welcome. Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others who share similar joys and challenges.
For more information about other events and resources, click the button below to read the SSEPAC (Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Newsletter in multiple languages.
World Portuguese Language Day: Storytelling and Library Tour
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Saturday, May 9, 10am - 12pm
Somerville Public Library - West Branch, 40 College Ave
Learn about the history of the Portuguese language, eat snacks, and enjoy a tour of the library (in English with Portuguese interpretation)!
Financial Literacy Workshop for Youth
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Somerville High School, Room C205
Teens can learn how to create a budget, open a bank account and set SMART financial goals. Questions? Contact Dan Harris, Program Coordinator, 857-300-3469 or dharris@somervillema.gov
Resources for Families
2025-26 Family One-pagers
Check out the one-page information sheets for families with key contacts for every school: Argenziano, Brown, Capuano, ESCS, Healey, Kennedy, Winter Hill, WSNS, NWFC, SHS: Elm Community, SHS: Beacon Community, SHS: Highland Community, SHS: Broadway Community Please feel free to reach out with questions to your child's school liaison.
SFLC Playgroups & Parent Support Groups
Playgroups and Parent Support Groups are for parents and caregivers who have infants, toddlers and preschoolers. These groups meet and play in weekly age-based and language-based groups.
Enrollment Office
Multilingual enrollment specialists are always ready to help families with the school enrollment process. Call 617-629-5670 or email enrollment@k12.somerville.ma.us to make an appointment.
Family & Community Liaisons
Multilingual liaisons welcome families to school, answer questions about school programs, connect families to services and resources in the community, coordinate interpretation for school meetings, and much more. Click on the image to find your liaison's contact information.
Interpretation & Translation Services
The Multilingual Services Team supports multilingual families with home to school communication. Families who would like to request interpretation for a school meeting may reach out to a Family & Community Liaison.
Basic Needs & Housing Support Services
If a Somerville family is experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, or if there is a youth in the foster system, we have a dedicated team to help children get equal access to education. Contact Regina Bertholdo at 617-625-6600 ext. 6994 or 781-468-6422 (cell).
English for Parents Classes
English for Parents are designed for parents
and guardians with children in the Somerville Public Schools. These classes provide opportunities for parents to practice English so that they may engage meaningfully in their child’s education.