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

 

School Drill Reminders

Throughout the year, students and staff participate in safety drills designed to prepare everyone for unexpected situations and to meet district and state guidelines. On March 4, students participated in a tornado drill, and each month we also practice a fire drill to reinforce safe evacuation procedures.

During the month of March, we will also practice a Lockdown drill. This drill is practiced to help ensure that students and staff know how to respond in the event of an immediate threat inside or near the building. The drill is conducted with the assistance of law enforcement and has already been taught, discussed, and practiced in classrooms.

Our teachers work carefully to explain these drills in ways that help students understand their importance without causing fear or unnecessary stress. If you have any questions about this drill or any of our school safety practices, please feel free to reach out to the administration. 

Promotion Letters and Retention

Each grade level participated in Promotion Meetings with administration to discuss students who are performing below expectations. Students not performing as expected will receive letters by mail during the upcoming week. 

During Promotion meetings, the team carefully reviewed relevant data to determine whether a letter would be sent home for students with academic or attendance concerns. Teachers were also encouraged to communicate with parents if letters would be sent home. This should not be the first time that concerns are communicated. 

Please note that at this time decisions regarding retention have NOT been made regarding any student. Our primary goal is to partner with families to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we will do everything we can to promote our students with confidence and a prepared to be successful in the next grade.  

Wiley Testimonial and Shout Out 

We need testimonials for our new website. If you are interested in providing a brief testimonial or shout about how much you love wiley and have your picture featured on our new website going Live in July, please complete the Shot out Form (linked above). Instead of teacher name type Wiley ES. If chosen I will reach out to you for a pic and your wonderful words and the photo of your choosing  will be posted on our website for the world to see. 

Save the Date!

The Family and Community Engagement Summit, featuring the annual State of Schools Address, is set for March 20 and 21 at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.

Join the district for two days of engaging seminars, meaningful learning, inspiring keynote speakers, and our superintendent’s annual address. This event is open to all families, staff, and community members who want to stay informed and connected to the important work happening across our district.

If you plan to attend, please let me know at tavery@wcpss.net. Stay tuned for more details.  

Wiley PTA

Raise Craze Week 1 Recap

Our kindness-driven fundraiser is off to a fantastic start! As of Thursday, Ms. Abel’s 1st grade class is leading in the percentage of students registered.

So far, 60 students have registered, over 500 Acts of Kindness (AOKs) have been completed toward our school-wide goal of 1,500, and $3,455 has been raised toward our $23,000 goal. 

Students have been spreading kindness in so many ways - helping classmates, doing chores at home, and brightening someone’s day with kind words. Parents and guardians, please remember to log in and check off your student’s completed AOKs on the website!

 

There’s plenty of time to get involved, spread kindness, and help support Wiley. Read the full details and register here.

Order Your Yearbook By March 15 

Don’t forget to order your 2025–26 Wiley yearbook! Order online at Strawbridge Studios and enter code YB32963. All yearbooks will be delivered to your child’s classroom in June.

 

Fifth-grade families - send in a "throwback" photo of your student along with their name for a special feature! We’re also looking for any grade-level photos and pictures from events and classroom activities. Please send photos with students’ names and grade level to yearbook@wileypta.org.

You can also make a difference by donating a yearbook through the Donate-A-Book option at checkout, helping ensure every 5th grade student receives one this year. 

PTA Meeting

Please join us for our next meeting where we’ll vote on a budget amendment, and hear updates from committees, our teacher representative and Principal Avery. All are welcome to join our meeting which will be held virtually on Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 6 p.m. Click here to join via Google Meet. If you are not already a member of Wiley PTA, please consider joining!

Spring After-School Clubs

Clubs will run on Tuesdays from Apr. 21 to May 26, from 4:15-5:30pm. For club topics and to register click here. Questions? Reach out to duval@teachingenrichmentkids.com.

PTA Board Nominations

Nominations are open for the 2026-2027 PTA Board. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please send nominations to nominations@wileypta.org. The slate of nominees will be announced at the April PTA meeting and the board will be voted in at the May PTA meeting.

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.

Lost and Found Donation 

Be sure to check the latest items in Lost and Found. Students can look during lunch, and parents are welcome to stop by during school hours. And remember, labeled items are never donated.

Wiley Foundation

Family Fundraiser at Triangle Rock Club

As a reminder, the event has been rescheduled to Sunday, Mar. 15 from 6-8 p.m. Registration will remain open for this family-friendly rock-climbing session at Triangle Rock Club facility at Salvage Yard (just 10 minutes from Wiley)! Enjoy an evening of climbing fun while supporting the Wiley Elementary Foundation – 45% of proceeds will go to the Foundation to benefit our school community. Youth, adults and non-Wiley friends are eligible to climb. Wiley teachers climb for free.

Sign Up Here for the new date. No need to sign up again if you registered for the original date. Your registration will automatically transfer. If you are registered, but can’t make it on Mar. 15, or if you have any questions, contact Carter Pettibone at cpettibone@yahoo.com.

Leave a Legacy at Wiley with a Brick - Thank you!

We are excited to share the results of this year's Legacy Bricks campaign — and we couldn't be more proud of what this community accomplished together.

 

Thanks to the generosity of 23 contributing families, we raised $2,510 during the campaign. That support was more than enough to cover the cost of commemorating the entire 5th-grade class on a set of engraved bricks listing every student's first name along the walkway to Wiley Elementary. What a way to celebrate our graduates!

 

Bricks are estimated to be installed in May/June, so keep an eye out for them on your way into school!

 

As a reminder, all funds raised through this campaign directly support the Wiley Elementary Foundation's mission: to enrich every Wiley student's experience by supplementing teacher and staff funding beyond what Wake County Public Schools provides. This critical funding helps expand elective offerings, increase student choice, support smaller class sizes, and strengthen the programs that make Wiley such a special place.

Spirit Rock Fairy

The Wiley Elementary Foundation is thrilled to announce a new initiative for 2026 - the Spirit Rock Fairy. Similar to the Book Fairy, families will be able to purchase spirit rock days that will then be donated to fellow Wiley families. To contribute, simply sign up via the existing Signup Genius in the first spots labeled “Spirit Rock Fairy.” Thank you so much for continuing to make Wiley a place in which every student feels supported and celebrated! For any questions, feel free to reach out to Carly Eklund at carlyeklund@gmail.com.

Paint the Spirit Rock!

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

Cecilia Rawlins Fund

BBQ for the Cecilia Rawlins Fund on April 24

Save the date for the Third Annual BBQ in support of the Cecilia Rawlins Fund! BBQ pickup will be on Friday, Apr. 24 at Wiley. More details and a link to order will be available soon.

Taekwondo for the Cecilia Rawlins Fund on April 25

Calling all little ninjas! Join Elite Fire Taekwondo on Saturday April 25 (11-2) at their Raleigh dojang where 100% of proceeds go directly to the Cecilia Rawlins Fund! This event is hosted by Elite Fire Taekwondo along with their students and families.   There will be a kick-a-thon, mini taekwondo classes, food truck, face painting, and more. This event is open to all, and teacher attendance is FREE! Registration link to be posted soon.

Upcoming Dates - Traditional Calendar