Willoughby Learning Center

🧡UNITED AGAINST BULLYING🧡 Wear and share orange with us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month! Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying. Stay tuned for photos of students and staff wearing orange and standing united! 🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #UnityEveryDay

🌀REOPENING UPDATE🌀 **Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14. The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue across the District. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 ** Update 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 8: Following this evening's briefing with Martin County Emergency Management officials, the decision has been made to open four schools as shelters beginning at noon tomorrow, October 9, with the exception of the special needs shelter, which opens at 7 a.m. The shelters will remain open until Hurricane Milton has moved away from our area, at which time staff will begin restoring campuses to pre-storm conditions. As this will take us into Friday, all MCSD-operated schools will remain closed through the end of the current week. We plan to resume classes and normal operations on Monday, October 14.  The following schools will be used as shelters: -Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School--opens at 7 a.m., Oct. 9 (special needs population - residents should register here: https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds). This shelter includes limited medical oversight and is designed for residents with electricity-dependent needs such as oxygen. -Willoughby Learning Center (residents and pets) -Port Salerno Elementary School (general population) -Warfield Elementary School (general population) Families and employees are encouraged to stay informed by visiting our website, www.martinschools.org, and social media channels for the latest updates. Notifications will also be sent via the District's automated system. Families/employees who are not currently receiving text notifications should text START to 98900 to opt in. We encourage all families to continue monitoring hurricanes.gov and to register for local emergency alerts by visiting https://www.martin.fl.us/AlertMartin. Please stay safe and vigilant. #ALLINMartin👊 #HurricaneMilton

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, October 3. Receive alerts like this via text message by texting START to 98900. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

MCSD Alert: Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please also note, there’s no school for students on Thursday, October 3. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please note, there’s no school for students on Thursday, October 3. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **Update 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will reopen and return to normal operations on Friday, Sept. 27. The District continues to carefully monitor local weather conditions alongside our partners at the Martin County Emergency Management Agency. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and employees as we navigated the uncertain weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. While we were forecasted to experience frequent high wind speeds, our District was fortunately spared from receiving severe damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Floridians as Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen into an extremely powerful storm and head towards the West Coast. It is important for our students to return to class as attendance is essential for their success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and providing the best education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 🚨Update - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25: The Martin County School District will close all MCSD-operated schools and District offices on Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. The decision is based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials. Wind speeds throughout the morning are projected to exceed limits for school bus operation, making it unsafe for transportation. MCSD continues to work closely with local emergency management officials to track the storm and will provide further information regarding District operations beyond Thursday as it becomes available. Families are urged to monitor the District's website at www.martinschools.org, social media channels, and the District's automated messaging system for updates. Families and employees wishing to receive text message notifications should text START to 98900. As a reminder, all after-school activities are also canceled. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: For the safety of our students and staff, 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, including clubs, tutoring, and athletics, are canceled today and tomorrow. Extended Day will remain open today only. The MCSD College Fair has also been canceled and will be rescheduled. 🚨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧. Please continue to monitor our website, social media, and direct notifications. If you’re not receiving text alerts, text START to 98900 to stay informed. For the latest storm advisories, visit hurricanes.gov. View the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227 #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 The Martin County School District is working closely with the Martin County Emergency Management Agency to monitor what is currently known as tropical storm Helene for potential impacts to our area. We will provide updates as necessary on our website, all social media channels and via direct message notification to families and employees. Families, if you don't already receive text alerts from MCSD, text START to 98900. For more information or to access the latest advisories, please visit hurricanes.gov. View the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227 #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK🇺🇸 Today marks the start of Celebrate Freedom Week in the Martin County School District! The Florida Legislature designated the last full week in September as "Celebrate Freedom Week" to highlight the significance of the Declaration of Independence. Students will explore the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, reflecting on the principles our nation was founded on, through engaging, age-appropriate lessons in social studies. Ask your child what they learned today! #ALLINMartin👊 #CelebrateFreedomWeek2024

🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎 Interim reports for grades 6-12 students are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Does your student need a ✨spark✨ of imagination for their STEM Fair project? 🔬 Join us for SPARK, (Scientific Problem-solving Academy of Research and Knowledge), where local scientists will help students with STEM Fair project ideas and share their work and knowledge of STEM-based careers. 📆 September 19, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School. Dinner and dessert provided! Register here: https://bit.ly/4d8vlsJ ALL MCSD students and families are welcome! #ALLINMartin👊

Tomorrow marks 23 years since the United States was attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. A lot has changed since then, yet with any devastating historical events, we should remember the fallen. We should also take pride in the heroism and coming together of a nation that took place to save lives, rebuild lives, and move forward. Please join me Tomorrow Wednesday, September 11th by wearing Red . Please join us as we remember this day and celebrate our nation's courage and determination to protect each other and our way of life.

📚BOOK CLUB📚 It's National Read a Book Day and Willoughby Learning Center is celebrating by launching a new book club for students and staff! Willoughby Learning Center’s Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Meder, started this brand-new club-- an excellent way to build relationships and increase literacy! We love to see it! 📚💚🧡🦆 #ALLINMartin👊

🏈ATTENTION SPORTS FANS🏈 MCSD Families: To ensure a safe environment at our sporting events, all middle school students must be accompanied by an adult. Middle school students who attempt to gain entry to a sporting event without an adult will be denied and their parent will be required to come pick them up. ℹ️ Additionally, all student attendees, regardless of age/school, must present a valid school ID to gain entry to events. Remember, students can enjoy discounted ticket prices with their school ID! Thank you for your support of our high schools' athletics and for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone! #ALLINMartin👊

Friendly Reminder Curriculum Nights will be held Tonight 8/29 from 5:00-7:00PM. This event is a great opportunity to discover more about what your child has been learning at school, as well as the different lessons they'll be learning throughout the year. View specific details for your child's school here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening-2024-2025 #curriculumnights We hope to see your family later this week! #WLCDucks #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Duck Families - Curriculum Nights will be held on Thursday this week 8/29 from 5:00-7:00PM. This event is a great opportunity to discover more about what your child has been learning at school, as well as the different lessons they'll be learning throughout the year. View specific details for your child's school here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening-2024-2025 #curriculumnights We hope to see your family later this week! #WLCDucks #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello WLC Family, Our students, take three progress monitoring (PM) assessments throughout the school year. The first one, PM1, will start to take place the week of August 26th. It is crucial that your child try their very best on this first assessment. It is an adaptive test and becomes more difficult to move levels if students do not perform at their optimum. Please speak with your child and give them a lot of encouragement. We will speak with them as well beforehand to answer any questions they may have. Thank you.

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Mark your calendars! Starting next week, our elementary, middle, and high schools will host Curriculum Nights. This is a great chance to meet your child’s teacher(s) and discover more about the exciting academic path planned for this year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥