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

 

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who showed appreciation for our staff through donations, kind words, and thoughtful gestures during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your support means more than you know and serves as a powerful reminder to our teachers that their hard work, dedication, and impact are truly valued.

We are also proud to share that in our recent Teacher Working Conditions survey, 100% of respondents agreed that Wiley is a great place to learn and work. That positive culture is made possible in large part because of our AMAZING PTA and the continued generosity and encouragement of our families. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful to be part of this one with you!

It is never too late to thank a teacher! Our Teacher Shout Outs will remain open for the rest of the school year, so if you would like to share one more note of appreciation or recognize a staff member who has made a difference, we encourage you to do so.

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

Wiley Purposity

We’re excited to share that our school is now on Purposity, a non-profit app that connects our community with real, immediate needs right here at Wiley. Through the app, our social work team can post specific requests—like school supplies or essential household items—for students and families. Community members can then meet those needs in just a few clicks, often for around $30, making a direct and meaningful impact.

Download the Purposity app for free, search Wiley Magnet Elementary School, and tap Follow or visit here: https://purposity.com/organization/WileyInternationalStudiesMagnetElementarySchool

Celebrating Farm to School Week: Flavors of NC!

Child Nutrition Services is excited to celebrate Farm to School Week from May 11–15 with this year’s theme, “Flavors of NC Week!” Throughout the week, students will enjoy activities and menu features that highlight North Carolina agriculture, healthy foods, and community involvement.

Here’s what is planned for the week:

• Monday – NC BBQ Meal: More than 50% of the menu items featured will come from North Carolina suppliers.

• Tuesday – Taste Test Tuesday: Students across the district will have the opportunity to try North Carolina-grown produce.

• Wednesday – Work Together Wednesday: Central Office staff will visit schools to help clean and support community gardens while encouraging community involvement in local garden efforts.

• Thursday – Artsy Thursday: Cafeteria managers will create fun edible art displays using fruits and vegetables on serving lines.

• Friday – Farmer Friday: Students and staff are invited to dress like a farmer to celebrate the week!

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.

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. 

Final Quarter 

As we enter our final quarter, interim reports will be sent home on May 4. As we wrap up an incredible school year, we ask for your continued support in reinforcing routines and expectations at home. Please talk with your child about staying focused, engaged, and respectful, as this time of year is just as important—if not more—than when we began.

Together, we can help all students finish strong, remain safe, and stay committed to their learning through the final weeks of school. Thank you for your partnership in making this a successful end to the year!

Wiley PTA

Spirit Day at Goodberry’s

Join us for our next Spirit Day at Goodberry’s in the Village District on Monday, May 11, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 20% of all purchases that day will support Wiley PTA.

Purchase Your 2026–2027 School Supplies

Wiley PTA has partnered with EPI through June 16 to make back-to-school shopping easy. For each child, simply order one grade-level pack and one “All Lang. & Elective Classes” pack. School supply packs will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

 

You can also support students in need by adding extra packs to your cart and labeling them “Donation” (include first and last name).

 

To order, visit www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and enter Wiley’s school ID: WIL772.

Nominations Open for 2026-28 PTA Board

Interested in joining the PTA Board or know someone who’d be a great fit? Send your nominations to nominations@wileypta.org. You can find descriptions of all board positions, including duties and requirements, here. Voting will take place during our next general PTA meeting on May 20 at 5:30 p.m., held in the media center and virtually.

 

Slate of nominees are:

• President: Carie Chesarino

• Vice President: Emily Kiser-Yellick

• Treasurer: Tiffany Brannan

• Secretary: Meghan Wilson

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.

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!

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