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

 

Spring Break is  March 28  - Monday, April 6

As we head into Spring Break, we wish all of our Wiley families a safe, restful, and enjoyable time together! It’s hard to believe how quickly the school year is moving—when we return, we will begin our final quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 7.

Spring Break is a wonderful opportunity for students to rest, relax, and recharge, letting go of school-related stress and coming back refreshed and ready to learn. When we return, students will have one final quarter to continue building the skills needed to meet promotion requirements and prepare for success in the next grade level.

We look forward to finishing the year strong together!

Science Night on 5/19:

 

We are excited to announce Wiley's 2^nd Annual Science Night! It will be held for families on May 19th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Huge thanks to the Wiley PTA for making this event possible! 

In order for Science Night to be a success, we will need volunteers to help run ten different activities on campus. Volunteers will sign up for one activity and lead students through that activity over the course of the evening. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Please note that volunteers will need to be at Wiley from 5:00 - 7:15 pm on the evening of the event to set up and clean up their activity. If interested in volunteering, please use this link to sign up.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Hadley Cairns-Heath at hcairns-heath@wcpss.net. Thank you!

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. 

Wiley PTA

Raise Craze Celebration Day is Today!

Parents are welcome to join their students for lunch today on the cafeteria lawn. DJ Supreme will be spinning music, and every Wiley student will receive one free Kona Ice to enjoy!

 

Celebration Day Schedule

10:30-11:30 a.m.: Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade

11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.: 4th and 5th Grade

12:50-1:50 p.m.: 2nd and 3rd Grade

Fundraising Update: We’ve raised more than $18,000 but still have work to reach our $23,000 goal! Donations are still accepted after today, so there’s still time to help us get there.

No donation is too small. Every dollar gets us closer, and support from family and friends–grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors–can make a huge difference in this final stretch.

 

Kindness Update: Our students are going above and beyond–by 200%! We’ve officially exceeded 4,500 Acts of Kindness (AOKs), surpassing our school-wide goal of 1,500!

On Wednesday, Mr. Q’s 4th grade class earned the Traveling Trophy for the most AOKs! Who will take the lead tomorrow? The class with the most AOKs will win a “Picnic with the Principal.”

Winners will be announced at Raise Craze Celebration Day and featured in our next Weekly Newsletter!

Let’s match our student’s incredible kindness with strong fundraising. We can do this! Make a donation here!

Spring After-School Clubs

Spring clubs will run on Tuesdays from Apr. 21 to May 26, from 4:15-5:30 p.m. 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

What is the Wiley Elementary Foundation?

The Wiley Elementary community is fortunate to have three nonprofits to support three distinctive causes. The Wiley Elementary Foundation’s role is to provide supplemental funding for staff salaries. If you and/or your employer (by way of a charitable contribution or employer match) are able to contribute to our organization, please use this link here. We look forward to seeing you at the next Wiley school event to talk more about the good work we do.

Save the Date: Saturday 4/18 Shopping Party at Flourish Market

Join us to shop with meaning at The Flourish Market! Enjoy a complimentary mimosa or sparkling water while you shop for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, and yourself. Or pick up a gift card to spend/gift later.

 

10% of your purchase at our shopping party will be donated to the Wiley Elementary Foundation! Mention “Wiley” at checkout. Clothes, jewelry, and home goods at Flourish all have a “give back” component. Check out their on-trend and impact-driven products on Instagram. Help us spread the word and bring your friends, all are welcome!

 

When: Saturday, Apr. 18, 2-4 p.m.

Where: 2201 Iron Works Drive, Suite 101 (@E. Whitaker Mill and Atlantic) 

Pro Tip: Iron Works is filled with great shops, restaurants, ice cream and a slide (!!!), so bring the whole family.

Questions: Email kimjokisch@gmail.com 

Interested in Being a Wiley Foundation Board Member next year?

Reach out to Lyndsay Hanna at lyndsay@oaklakeconsulting.com. 

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, Apr. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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