Willoughby Learning Center

🦆 Hello WLC Families! We hope you’re enjoying your long weekend! Please check out our weekly flyer for important events and reminders happening at WLC this week. 🇺🇸 Monday: No School – Labor Day 📚 Wednesday: Midpoint of the 1st 9 Weeks 🤝 Wednesday: SAC Meeting at 2:30 PM 🧪 Thursday: PM Science & Biology Testing 🇺🇸 Friday: Patriot Day – We Remember 9/11 Have a wonderful week, Ducks! 💚🧡

🦆 Support a WLC Classroom!

As we kick off another great school year at Willoughby Learning Center, we invite our families, friends, and community members to consider adopting a WLC classroom through the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Adopt-a-Class Program!

With just a few clicks, you can help provide our teachers with additional supplies and resources to create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Your generosity allows our teachers to focus on what they do best—supporting, encouraging, and educating our Ducks!

Every classroom adopted makes a difference, and every contribution helps our students learn, grow, and succeed.

🦆 Ready to Adopt a WLC Classroom?
Use the link below to view our WLC teachers and classrooms:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/264/challenger/preview/1

Thank you for supporting our amazing WLC teachers and investing in the success of our students!


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📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅

Just a heads up—our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

We’re excited to share that our cafeteria is adding Smart Snacks to the menu!

We’ll begin by offering the highlighted snacks and drinks shown on the attached flyer, with even more options being added soon. These items provide students and staff with additional choices when looking for a quick bite during the school day.

Be sure to stop by the cafeteria, check out the new selections, and give them a try!

More snacks. More choices. More ways to fuel your day!

#WLCDucks #WilloughbyLearningCenter #SmartSnacks #FuelYourDay #MoreChoices #SchoolSnacks #DuckPride #MCSD #MartinCountySchools #MartinMeansMore

Dear WLC Parents and Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder that student dismissal begins at 1:50 PM each day.

We understand that unexpected situations can arise from time to time; however, we kindly ask that you make every effort to arrive on time for dismissal. Timely pickup helps us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process for all of our students and staff.

We greatly appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and continued support of Willoughby Learning Center.

🦆 Hello WLC Families! It’s hard to believe we’re already beginning Week 4 of the school year! Please take a look at this week’s flyer for important updates, reminders, testing information, and ways to get involved at Willoughby Learning Center. Here’s what’s happening at The Pond this week! 📝 PM Testing begins this week 🤝 Interested in joining our SAC? We’d love to have you! 📋 Don’t forget to complete required forms in the Focus Parent Portal ⏰ Students arriving after 7:40 AM are considered late Questions about SAC? Contact our front office at 772-219-1515.

⚠️ PARENT SAFETY ALERT: SQUISHY TOYS ⚠️

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning families about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose safety risks to children.

As a precaution, the Martin County School District will not provide squishy toys as classroom incentives, PBIS rewards or sensory items.

Families are encouraged to be aware of the squishy toys their children use and to follow CPSC guidance for identifying potentially unsafe products. 🔗 Learn more here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2026/Consumer-Safety-Alert-CPSC-Warns-Consumers-About-Fake-and-Counterfeit-Squishy-Toys-Reiterates-Warning-About-Serious-Burn-Hazards

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

A few important reminders for our WLC families: 📚 Curriculum Night: Thursday, August 27 | 5–7 PM 📋 Complete required forms in the Focus Parent Portal 🪪 Badges must be worn and visible — replacements are $5 ⏰ After 7:40 AM students are considered late 🚗 No student dismissals before 1:50 PM 📵 Phones, earbuds & smartwatches must be put away Have a great week, WLC! 💚🧡

📚 WLC CURRICULUM NIGHT WLC families, you’re invited to join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 27th from 5:00–7:00 PM! Come learn more about your child’s curriculum, classroom expectations, and how we can work together to support their success this school year. Title I Presentation: 🕔 5:00–5:30 PM Learn more about our Title I program and how it supports student success. We look forward to seeing our WLC families there!

🚨PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE🚨

Callers attempting to reach a District school or department may occasionally be routed to a different location.

Calls are being received; however, if you reach a site other than the one you intended to contact, please press 0 to reach the front office and request a transfer to the correct school or department.

While we work with our service provider to resolve the issue, families and community members may also use the staff directory on their school's website to contact employees or departments via email, or submit an inquiry through Onflo.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

#ALLINMartin👊

🦆 WLC Weekly Update | August 17–21 A few reminders as we head into another great week at The Pond! ⏰ Students must be in class by 7:40 AM 🍎 Breakfast students should arrive by 7:30 AM 🪪 Badges must be worn and visible 📵 Phones, earbuds & smartwatches must be put away Stay connected with us on Facebook and our school website for all things WLC! Let’s have a great week and continue to SOAR! 💚🧡

🦆 Welcome Back, WLC Students! We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 school year on Monday, August 10! A few important reminders as we head back to The Pond: * Student badges will be issued; replacement badges are $5 * Students will receive their schedules * Cell phones: If we see it, we will take it. A parent/guardian must pick it up from the front office. * Follow all dress code expectations * No backpacks — all supplies are provided * First period begins at 7:40 AM. Students arriving after 7:40 are considered late and must be signed in by a parent/guardian. * Remember to SOAR: Safe, On Task, Assigned Area, Respectful! We’re looking forward to an amazing first week! 🦆 #WLCDucks #WelcomeBack #SOAR #MartinCountySchools

🍎⏰ TODAY'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST ⏰🍎

Before you go looking for teacher assignments and course schedules this afternoon... 👀

✅ Log into FOCUS Parent Portal.
✅ Complete ALL required Back-to-School Forms. (They'll pop up automatically—and some families may have more than two!)
✅ Then come back later to view your student's teacher assignment or course schedule.

Skip Step 2, and Step 3 won't be nearly as exciting. 😉

Get started: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🦆 See Something. Say Something. 🦆

At Willoughby Learning Center, keeping our campus safe is everyone's responsibility.

If you see something that doesn't seem right, speak up. Whether you report a concern to a WLC staff member or use the FortifyFL app, your voice can make a difference.

FortifyFL provides a safe and anonymous way to report suspicious activity or potential threats, helping us maintain a secure learning environment for our students and staff.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep WLC a safe place to learn and work. Together, we can make a difference.

Together, We Keep WLC Safe!

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📚✨MORE CHOICE. MORE POSSIBILITIES.✨📚

In the Martin County School District, we know one size doesn't fit all. That's why Martin County Flexible Education gives families more ways to access the premier, A-rated education we're proud to provide.

Whether it's taking courses in person at an MCSD school or learning online through Martin County Virtual School, students can choose the pathway that best supports their goals—with the same dedicated MCSD teachers guiding the way.

Because Martin Means More means providing more opportunities, more flexibility, and more ways for every student to succeed.

Learn more about Martin County Flexible Education: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yBPRy4

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

🦆 Visitor Reminder | Willoughby Learning Center

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority!

To help us maintain a safe and secure campus, we ask that all visitors follow our Front Office Visitor Procedures when arriving at WLC.

✔️ Bring a valid photo ID
✔️ Ring the front entrance doorbell before entering
✔️ Be prepared to share the reason for your visit
✔️ Check in with the front office upon entry
✔️ Wear your visitor badge at all times while on campus and return it before leaving

These simple steps help us provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for every student, staff member, and visitor.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Willoughby Learning Center a safe place to learn and grow!

#WilloughbyLearningCenter #WLC #SchoolSafety #VisitorProcedures #SOAR #MartinCountySchools #SafeSchools #TogetherWeSOAR

🎉EXCITING NEWS!🎉

Tomorrow is the BIG day for our first-ever MCSD Back-to-School Community Celebration, and we have a very exciting update! 🥳

Thanks to our amazing community, local barbers will be providing FREE haircuts for students! Appointments are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today.

You'll also enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🌭 Free food
🎁 Student giveaways and school supplies (while supplies last)
🤝 Every MCSD school and nearly a dozen community partners—all in one place!

This is what Martin Means More looks like: a community coming together to celebrate our students and send them into a new school year feeling supported and unstoppable!

🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

💈 Sign up for a free haircut: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACA62BA4F5C34-64945889-barber
🎒 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3SsxU4t

We'll see you tomorrow!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

📲RING, RING

Did you get that text last night about our Back-to-School Community Celebration? If not… why not? 👀

Stay in the loop and never miss a message from your child’s school (or the District!)—text START to 98900 to make sure you’re signed up for text alerts. No spam. Just info you want/need about our A-Rated District.

While you're at it...sign up for Martin Moments! The latest edition is a checklist of all things back-to-school: https://conta.cc/3T7bTIQ

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore

We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Willoughby Learning Center for the 2026–2027 school year!

Join us for Open House on:

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to:
-Meet your teachers
-Visit your classroom
-Learn about the upcoming school year
-Connect with our WLC staff

As we begin a new year, we look forward to helping our students SOAR by being Safe, On Task, Assigned Area, and Respectful.

We can't wait to see everyone back at The Pond and kick off another amazing school year!

#WLCDucks #WLCOpenHouse #SOAR #MartinCountySchools