PTA newsletter link: https://www.wileypta.org/pta-newsletter

No School Monday, October 13 – Teacher Workday

Just a reminder that Monday is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, October 14.

Open House & Curriculum Night – Wednesday, October 15

We have changed the date of our Open House/Curriculum Night to Wednesday October 15 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.  This event is a great opportunity to learn more about your child’s grade level, including curriculum, classroom expectations, and upcoming events. To support families with multiple children, we will offer at least two sessions. Kindergarten families will also have a chance to meet and engage with our Language teachers.

 

Please note: This event is designed for parents and guardians. Childcare will not be provided, and children who attend must remain with an adult at all times, including during presentations.

Picture Day is Coming!
Strawbridge Studios will be at our school on October 22, 2025, to take Fall pictures for students. Families can find important information—such as pricing, a digital poster, and a QR code to access the online ordering gallery—in the materials attached to this newsletter.

📸 Key Dates:

• Fall Pictures: October 22, 2025
  
  

• Fall Picture Make-Ups (Absentees): December 10, 2025
  
  

• Class Groups & Spring Individuals: April 22, 2026
  
  

Thank you for helping make Picture Day a smooth and successful experience!

Connect withTalkingPoints

Connect with classroom teachers via TalkingPoints. TalkingPoints allows teachers to communicate with parents via text messages easily, including parents who speak languages other than English. TalkingPoints is a two-way, multi-lingual platform that allows teachers and parents to communicate in over 100 languages. Teachers use a web or mobile application to send messages to parents who receive them in their home languages as text messages or through the parent mobile app. Parents can reply in their own languages because TalkingPoints will automatically translate it to English for teachers. The software will sync directly to parent contact information in our student information system, Infinite Campus. 

• Interested in the app? Get started here. 

• Learn more about shared messaging for families. - This may be necessary if both parents are not receiving talking points. 

• How to change your home language in the mobile app.

Family Resource Support
We want to ensure our families are supported with resources in our community. If your family has a need in an area, please complete the form linked here: Family Resource Form.

Based on your responses, we may need to gather additional details to best accommodate your needs. For specific or immediate concerns, please reach out directly to school administration, your child’s homeroom teacher, or our new social worker, Jane Hartley (jehartley@wcpss.net).

We are here to partner with you and connect you to the resources you need.

AIG Information and Nominations
Ms. Molloy, Wiley’s AIG teacher, will be hosting information sessions for families to learn more about AIG identification and services for grades 3–5. Sessions will be available at our Open House event on Wednesday, October 15.

The fall AIG nomination window is also now open for students in grades 3–5. Families interested in nominating their child for academically and/or intellectually gifted identification should email Ms. Molloy at jmolloy@wcpss.net by September 30, 2025. Nominations are reviewed twice a year by the School-Based Committee for Gifted Education. Nominations received after September 30 will be reviewed in the spring of 2026.

For more information, please contact Ms. Molloy directly.

Arrival && Dismissal Safety Reminder
The safety of our students and families during arrival and dismissal is our top priority. We ask that all families be mindful of pedestrians and traffic patterns when arriving and leaving school.

As a reminder:

Families should wait at the top of the parking lot until 8:45 AM for arrival and 3:30 PM for dismissal before entering. This allows others to safely enter and exit the parking lot before carpool begins and ends.

Walker families are encouraged to use the carpool line if parking is unavailable or if parking rules cannot be followed. Please also be mindful not to block neighborhood driveways.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep everyone safe.

Volunteer Registration & Renewal for 2025–26

All WCPSS parent and community volunteers must register through the MyVolunteer system. On the site, you’ll find the required disclosure forms, the WCPSS Volunteer Agreement, and a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Be sure to include your name, contact information, and social security number when registering. If you don’t have a social security number, please contact volunteers@wcpss.net.

 

Once your registration is complete, the system will notify you when you’re approved.

Volunteer Renewal: If you were approved for the 2024–25 school year, renewing for 2025–26 is quick and easy. The renewal window is July 1–October 31, 2025.

Start your registration or renewal here: MyVolunteer Login 

Dismissal

Dismissal begins at 3:45 p.m. If your child’s afternoon transportation needs to change, please inform both your child and their homeroom teacher prior to dismissal. For same-day changes, we ask that you call the front office before 2:30 p.m. Early communication helps us ensure messages are delivered promptly. While we understand that emergencies may arise, timely notice allows us to support a smooth dismissal process.

Office closed from 3:30 to 4:15 for daily dismissal

The office is closed for dismissal from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. daily, and students will only be released during this time in the case of an emergency. This is our busiest time of day, and we are fully focused on ensuring a safe and timely dismissal for all students. If you need to pick up your child for an appointment or special occasion, please do so before 3:30 p.m. If your early dismissal can wait, we ask that you remain in our carpool line, as every minute of instruction matters. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Excused Absences for Religious/Educational Reasons 

As you plan for the school year, please submit requests for excused educational or religious absences at least 2–3 weeks in advance of the requested dates. Per policy, excused educational absences must involve experiences comparable to school-based learning and must be educational in intent from the start. To verify the experience, students may be asked to complete an academic assignment such as a journal entry, reflection, project, or presentation. Please note that family trips or vacations not designed as educational experiences will not be excused. Use the linked form to submit your request well before the planned absence. Typically excused educational absences are reserved for extended absences (4 days or more)  and not one or two days before a weekend. 

Teacher Shout Out 

This year we want to share and shout out all the amazing things that Wiley teachers are doing for your students. If you have an amazing story to share or just want to tell a teacher how much you appreciate all they do, use this link:  Comments will be shared with the teacher and the Wiley staff. 

Wiley PTA

Rescheduled: In-person PTA Meeting + Open House

Our in-person PTA meeting and Open House has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 5:30-7 p.m. We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, hear updates, and learn more about what’s happening at Wiley!

Spirit Day at Shake Shack Village District

Join us for our next Wiley Spirit Day at Shake Shack on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Use promo code “DONATE” at the kiosk, in the Shack App, or online at checkout, and 25% of your purchase will benefit Wiley PTA.

Fall Wiley Wear Shop Now Open!

The Fall Wiley Wear Shop is open now through Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. Stock up on cozy hoodies, long-sleeve shirts, hats, and beanies—perfect for the cooler months ahead. Don’t miss your chance to show your Wiley pride and stay warm in style!

Save the Date for the Fall Book Fair!

We’re excited to partner with Quail Ridge Books for our Fall Book Fair, taking place in the Media Center from October 27–31. Help make the magic of reading possible for every student by donating to the Wiley PTA Book Fairy program. This program ensures that all students who wish to choose a new book from the fair can do so.

We also need volunteers to make the fair a success! Please consider signing up for a time slot during the event—it’s a fun and rewarding way to support our students.

Grounds Volunteers Needed
Calling All High Schoolers: Help Wiley and Earn Service Hours

Do you have a high schooler or know one in need of service hours? Wiley PTA is launching a Junior Sustainability Committee this spring! We’re inviting high school students to help with grounds work at Wiley every weekend in April and early May, with two-hour volunteer shifts available. It’s a great way for older students to give back to their elementary roots—plus it helps keep our campus looking beautiful for our Wiley students!

 

Know a teen who may be interested? Share this opportunity and sign up here.

Want to Know What’s Happening at Wiley?

Stay connected by following Wiley PTA on Instagram and Facebook for reminders, updates, and highlights. Visit www.wileypta.org to explore our calendar of events - the easiest way to see all school and PTA activities in one place. While you’re there, you can also shop our Wiley Wear, join or renew your PTA membership, and access the Family Directory. Be sure to check back often so you don’t miss a thing!

Lost and Found

Please check the latest Lost and Found items. Students can look during lunch, and parents are welcome anytime during school hours. Remember to label belongings—labeled items are never donated. Thanks for helping us keep things organized!

Wiley Foundation

Paint the Rock!

Big occasion coming up? Reserve a date to celebrate and paint the rock! The entire year is open. Sign up here!

Wiley Soirée

Join us Oct. 25 from 7-10 p.m. for a festive, adults-only night out downtown just before Halloween, benefiting the Wiley Foundation and the Cecilia Rawlins Fund. These organizations not only enrich every child’s experience at Wiley but also provide vital support for families facing unexpected hardships, reminding us that no one in our community stands alone. Come dressed up, soak in the downtown vibe and enjoy an evening of connection with the parents, teachers, community members, and friends who make Wiley and the Raleigh community so special. Click here for tickets and sponsorships!

Upcoming Dates - Traditional Calendar