Principal Message 5-30-23
3 - 5 End of Grade (EOG) Testing May 31 - June 2nd
We will begin EOG testing tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31 for third through fifth-grade students. It is not our intention to make this a stressful time of year, so we will do our best to help you prepare your child to relax and bring their best self to testing. Please ensure that your child is present and on time (9:15 am) during this time as their attendance is important. Makeups are required to be provided up until the last day of school. This becomes a juggling act given all other end-of-the-year events and we do not want our makeup schedule to disrupt events already planned.
Media Center End-of-Year Updates
As the school year ends, there are some important dates that I need for you to have. Visit the link above for other information regarding Devices and pertinent information.
Last Day for Students to check out books:
Friday, May 19, 2023
All books (students) returned to the Media Center:
Friday, May 26, 2023
Testing Re-administration
Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the End of Grade (EOG) State Test at the end of this school year. Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG Remediation and Readministration program you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing window closes for our school on June 2nd. For your planning purposes, the program dates for the end of the school year are Monday, June 12th, and Wednesday, June 14th. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available.
5th Grade Kickball Winners!!!
Congratulations to the teachers and staff who reclaimed the kickball trophy. The 5th graders showed amazing grit and determination, but it just didn’t work out in their favor and that’s OK! We appreciate and respect the effort!! : - ) A big shout-out also goes to the parents that showed up to support and to our PTA for providing freeze pops. We all had a blast!
Transportation Message
In preparation for the next school year, select families received a message on Friday, May 19 with general information about transportation registration. The message went out to students on all calendars who are currently assigned to transportation for the current school year and who are eligible for next year.
View your student’s 2023-24 Transportation status via your student’s Homebase/Powerschool account. Sign up for an account at your student’s school. More information on Home Base is available at www.wcpss.net/student-information. We are working to make sure all parent portals are enabled.
FYI - Increased law enforcement
The NC Department of Public Safety has directed all law enforcement officers in the state to increase their presence on school campuses. As a result, expect to see officers from various agencies driving through or parked on WCPSS parking lots. Some may be in plain clothes and driving unmarked cars. This is another measure to ensure that our schools remain safe.
Wiley Playground Afterschool
As the weather continues to warm and our families enjoy our playground area we ask that all families make sure that they keep a close eye on their children. We love that our families are able to gather on the playground after school to strengthen relationships and build community but it is imperative that this includes keeping a watchful eye on your child. Students should be with a responsible adult at all times during dismissal and directly following dismissal, to ensure that all children are safe and accounted for after school. Per policy, school visitors, including parents and guardians are expected to comply with all applicable school rules and Board policies, and as a result, Ms. Ware has compiled a list of suggestions and expectations linked above to make sure that we keep children on campus safe and a place that we can all enjoy. Thank you in advance for helping us in this endeavor.
EVERY Student is getting a Yearbook!
Good news! This year, EVERY student at Wiley got a 2022-23 yearbook!
If you are able to pay for your child’s yearbook but haven’t yet done so, please pay here. Also, please consider ‘paying it forward’ and buying a yearbook for another student! https://www.wileypta.org/shop/p/22-23-yearbook
Shade for the playgrounds
The Wiley PTA is excited to announce the successful funding and upcoming installation of cantilever shades for seating in both of the school’s playgrounds. The installations, also including a new bench in the lower playground, will begin this week by Carolina Parks and Play. We are grateful for the generous support of our families, friends, and our Forest Park neighbors!
Cecilia Rawlins Fund
The Cecilia Rawlins Fund, named for a beloved former Wiley principal, serves the Wiley community by addressing hunger and other critical needs for Wiley students and families. CRF funds the Backpack Buddies program at Wiley, which ensures all students have food resources when not at school, currently supporting more than 50 Wiley students. We supplement that program with direct food assistance to families during winter and summer breaks. We also provide one-time financial assistance for families experiencing emergency needs such as housing, utilities, and transportation. Meeting all of these needs requires approximately $40,000 per year.
We rely on generous support from donors to achieve this mission. If you are able, please consider donating to CRF either as a one-time donation or as an ongoing, monthly 'sponsor.' Donate here. We are a completely volunteer-run organization. If our mission speaks to you, and you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to the CRF Board at ceciliarawlinsfund@gmail.com.
Wiley Band
Parents of 2nd-4th graders - consider having your child join the Wiley Band for the 23-24 school year! All 3rd-5th graders are eligible to join the band. Our band director offers world-class instruction and preparation for middle school band programs. Beginning Band meets Monday and Wednesday mornings before school. If your child is interested in joining for the 23-24 school year, visit this site to learn more and fill out an interest form.
Clubs Update
Exciting update for Afterschool Clubs for the 23/24 School Year -
Building on our successful Chess program, we're introducing a Chess Club for experienced players in collaboration with Triangle Chess, which will be held after school on Wednesdays during a fall and a spring session. TEK will return to host three sessions of after-school clubs - fall, winter, and spring, which will be held on Tuesday afternoons. More details about these programs will be released this fall, so stay tuned!
Tuesday, June 6
On Tuesday, June 6th, our Wiley students will be participating in Field Day! This is an opportunity for students to spend time outside, collaborate with their peers, and take part in an array of activities.
Grade Level Schedule:
K/1: 10:25-11:40am
4/5: 12:20-2:05pm
2/3 2:20-3:35pm
If interested in volunteering for Field Day, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link provided. Any and all help is appreciated as we want to provide our kids with the best experience possible! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c48aaa928a0fb6-field#/
Media Center Volunteers Wanted!
As we approach the end of the year, Mrs. Bryant could use an extra set of hands (or two) to keep the media center organized. Assistance is needed in checking in and shelving books and keeping the media center tidy. Stop by any day and time of the week to volunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Summer Gardening Opportunities
As many of you have noticed, Wiley's new Kitchen Garden has been thriving this spring. We have harvested kale and collards and look forward to harvesting cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and more over the next few months. If you and your family would like to get involved, consider signing up to care for the garden for a week over the summer here. This is a kid-friendly volunteer opportunity.
May 31 - 2 3- 5 EOG testing
June 6 Field Day
K/1: 10:25-11:40 am
4/5: 12:20-2:05 pm
2/3 2:20-3:35 pm
June 8 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:30 am
June 9 Last Day of School (Report Cards go Home)