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

 

Panorama Survey

Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey from April 6 - May 15. https://bit.ly/FamilySurveyWCPSS

Questions about the 2026-27 budget?  

The 2026-27 budget has been a hot topic as of recent. We have heard many questions. In an effort to keep communications open, we are trying to understand your questions about the impact to the Wiley budget.  Please let us know and we can work with Mr. Avery to do our best to answer these. You may ask your questions here.

Gardens and Grounds Day - Saturday, April 18 from 9:00-12:00 pm

Wiley PTA is hosting a Gardens and Grounds Day on Saturday 4/18 from 9am - noon. Volunteers are welcome to join for an hour or all three. We will meet outside of the front office near "the rock" at 9:00 am. Different projects will be set-up around the property to help care for our natural spaces and enhance the kids' outdoor play spaces. Please plan on bringing your own gloves and tools if you have them. Kids are welcome! If you have questions about how you can help, please reach out to Natalie Carmen at gardens.grounds@wileypta.org.

 

We are also looking for a few handy parents to assist with some indoor projects during this time. If you have experience patching walls or hanging bulletin boards, we would greatly appreciate your help! For safety reasons, students will not be able to participate in indoor work. Please contact Hadley Cairns-Heath at hcairns-heath@wcpss.net for more information.

Science Night, Tuesday, May 19 5:30 -7pm

We are excited to announce Wiley's 2^nd Annual Science Night! It will be held 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 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. 

 

Volunteer spots still open! If interested in volunteering, use this link to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Hadley Cairns-Heath at hcairns-heath@wcpss.net.

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: We Did It! 

It was amazing to watch everyone in the Wiley School community come together to make our world a little kinder while raising money for our PTA during our annual Raise Craze fundraiser.

 

We raised $23,518 and our students completed 6,543 AOKs—exceeding the AOK goal by more than four times over!

 

And a big congratulations to Mr. Gonzaleas’ 5th Grade class for completing the most AOKs, with 776 completed by his class which earned them Picnic with the Principal!

 

Thank you for helping your students make a difference, and for matching their kindness with your donations!

Spring Book Fair is Almost Here!

The Wiley PTA is excited to partner with Scholastic for our annual Spring Book Fair, taking place Monday, 4/20–Friday, 4/24 in the Media Center! You can find all the details about the fair including how to set up an eWallet for your student here. It takes many helping hands to make the Book Fair a success, so we’d love for you to sign up for a volunteer slot.

 

We’re also proud of our Book Fairy program, which ensures every Wiley student who wants a new book can get one. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re able to provide nearly 100 Book Fairy tickets at each fair. Help us keep the joy of reading going by donating to the Book Fairy program!

Claim your Lost and Found Items!

Be sure to check out the items in the Lost & Found! Items up for donation will be placed in bins outside the main office through the weekend. Remember, labeled items are never donated.

Spirit Day at Players Retreat

Join us for our next Wiley Spirit Day at Players Retreat on Tuesday, Apr. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to midnight! Mention “Wiley” at checkout and 10% of sales will support Wiley PTA. Bring your friends and come out for great food and a great cause!

PTA Meeting

Join us for our next meeting to hear updates from committees, our teacher representative and Principal Avery. All are welcome to join our meeting which will be held virtually on Wednesday, Apr. 15 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

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.

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.

Questions about the 2026-27 budget?

The 2026-27 budget has been a hot topic as of recent. We have heard many questions. In an effort to keep communications open, we are trying to understand your questions about the impact to the Wiley budget.  Please let us know and we can work with Mr. Avery to do our best to answer these. You may ask your questions here.

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?

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

BBQ for CRF orders are live! For $50, get a full meal (barbecue, mac & cheese, and banana pudding) and support the Cecilia Rawlins Fund. 100% of proceeds go back to the cause – supporting Wiley students and families with essential living assistance. Pickup is Apr. 24. Order by Monday, Apr. 20 at https://givebutter.com/CRF2026BBQ

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! Get your tickets starting at $10 (with discounts for multiple ticket purchases). This event is open to all, and teacher attendance is FREE! Registration link to be posted soon.

 

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