Happy Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - Oct. 15 

 

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 to October 15 to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Join us in celebrating the rich cultural contributions and diversity of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. 

 

Open House/Curriculum Night Thursday, September 28

 

Join us for our Open House on September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event will be an opportunity for you to learn more about your child’s grade level including the curriculum, upcoming events, and classroom expectations. There we be at least two sessions offered for families with multiple students and an opportunity for kindergarten families to engage with our Language teachers. This event is intended to be for parents and guardians and at this time we have not planned for childcare so we ask that you plan accordingly. Children who attend this event with their parents or guardians will be expected to be with an adult at all times. This includes during presentations. 

 

Mascot Survey 

 

Please complete the mascot survey if you would like to share your input on a Wiley Mascot. During the month of September, we will garner ideas from the community, using this form, before deciding and then voting on the top two or three choices. Once the top two or three choices have been decided we will vote and announce the winner at our  Homecoming/Fall Festival event in October. 

 

Arrival

 

Make sure that you have your child at school by 9:15 am every morning. We will continue to demonstrate grace as you make your best effort to arrive before the tardy bell rings; however,  we will soon begin marking students tardy.  The first bell to allow students into the building rings at 8:45 am with instruction beginning at the sound of the 9:15 bell. Consistently late students consistently miss instruction. 

 

Dismissal

 

Dismissal begins at 3:45 p.m. If there are changes to be made to the way in which your child normally goes home, please communicate this with your child and their homeroom teacher. If you need to communicate a change that was not communicated we ask that you call and communicate this with the front office prior to 2:30 pm. We understand that emergencies occur and communicating with us as soon as possible will ensure that the message is delivered in a timely manner. 

 

Excused Absences for Religious/Educational Reasons

 

As you make plans for the school year, we ask that you submit requests for excused educational or religious absences well in advance. All requests should be submitted at least two to three weeks prior to the requested dates. According to policy, excused absences for educational reasons are authorized for educational experiences that are comparable to school academic experiences. The intent of the experience should be educational from the outset and an academic assignment (i.e. journal entry, reflection, presentation, images, project, etc.) will be required as verification of the educational experience.  Family trips and vacations that were not designed, initially, to be educational will not be excused. The form linked here should be used to request the excused dates prior to the absence. 

 

Office Closed Daily 3:30 - 4:15 

 

This year we will close our office for dismissal between 3:30 and 4:15. At this time, we will not be dismissing students from the office except in the event of emergencies. This is our busiest time of the day and we are completely committed to the safe and timely dismissal of all our students. We ask that if you know that you have to pick up a child for an appointment or special occasion, you do so before this time or communicate the transportation change before 3:30. If your reason for early dismissal can wait, we ask that you wait patiently in our carpool line as every minute of instruction matters. Fifteen minutes of missed instruction a day is more than an hour of missed instruction a week.  Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. 

 

New Security Check-in - Photo ID required 

 

We will use our new security check-in for all visitors, late arrivals, and early departures. Your photo ID is required to visit any location on campus and to check out your child early at any time during the school day. Please communicate this to all family members and other individuals who may participate in this process.  

 

Volunteers- You must register EVERY YEAR!  

 

Parents, staff, and community members may now register to volunteer in our schools through MyVolunteer. All volunteers must re-register with the new system to volunteer in the 2023-24 school year.   If you wish to attend field trips, lead small groups, or volunteer in the classroom you must register to volunteer. 

•  Make sure you include your name and contact information when you begin the registration process.  If you leave the CRC background site before completing your contact information, you will have to begin the process again.

•  You must include your social security number to register to volunteer.  If you do not have a social security number, please contact volunteers@wcpss.net or call 919-694-8233.

• You will be notified by the MyVolunteer system if you are approved to volunteer.

• Volunteer Registration LinkClick the link below to start your volunteer registration: https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/login

 

Transportation

 

BUS RIDERS: Please be patient with transportation as we work together to make sure that your child is safe and delivered to school in a timely manner. Remember that if your child is a bus rider they are required to have a bus tag to get on the bus in the afternoon and students in kindergarten and first grade are not allowed to get off the bus unless an adult is visible and recognizable. 

 

CARPOOL:  If you are in need of a carpool tag please visit our receptionist in the front office.  Our carpool is extremely quick and efficient. Please make sure that your carpool number is hanging in your window and facing the outside during dismissal. The first few weeks will be the slowest, but if you pay attention, follow the traffic pattern, and stop at the correct cone (and not your child)  we will be done in 30 minutes or less.  Thanks in advance. 

 

WALKERS: Visit the office if you need a walker tag. Remember that if your child is actually walking home they must leave the premises at dismissal. Families who choose to hang around and play at the playground must adhere to our playground rules. 

 

Last day to register for Afterschool Clubs 

 

Registration for Fall Afterschool Clubs closes today at 5pm! The clubs will run for six weeks on Tuesdays, 9/26 - 11/14 (skipping 10/31 & 11/7) from 4:15-5:30pm. Learn more about club topics and register here. 

 

Chess Club

 

Registration is open to novice and experienced 2nd-5th graders as well as experienced K-1 students. Fall Chess will run on Wednesdays, 9/20 - 11/15 after school until 4:45pm. To learn more and register, please visit the PTA website. 

Tickets on Sale Monday for Wiley Way Soirée: Roaring 20s Night

 

Saturday, October 21, 2023, 7-10pm at Maywood Hall & Garden

Ticket sales start Monday, 9/18 with Early Bird pricing. To buy tickets, donate a ticket for a teacher to attend for free, or sign up for a Supporter Package that includes tickets + extra benefits, go to Wiley Elementary Foundation starting Monday.

 

Don’t miss this amazing night to celebrate with parents, teachers and staff, alum families, and friends of Wiley! The adults-only Wiley Way Soirée features light dinner, beer and wine from Trophy Brewing, dancing to DJ Supreme, a silent auction, and lots of fun to benefit the Cecilia Rawlins Fund and Wiley Elementary Foundation. 

Limited Edition Wiley Wear “100 Years” T-shirts

 

The limited edition “100 Years” t-shirt is now available for purchase in our Wiley Wear store. Available in gray for Youth and heather navy for Adults. 

 

Order yours now from the PTA Shop before they’re gone! 

Renew your Wiley PTA membership

 

Joining the PTA helps support our mission of enriching the lives of all children in our schools. PTA membership is yearly and must be renewed at the start of each school year. If you previously joined during the last school year, please purchase a membership for the current school year here. A donation of $15 or more includes a PTA membership. 

Wiley PTA needs your help!

 

Wiley PTA programs and events would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers. Your involvement greatly benefits our students and our school as a whole. It's also an excellent way to connect with other caregivers and strengthen our sense of community.  

 

Our PTA Committees offer various opportunities for you to get involved, and share your skills and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned PTA member or a newcomer, there's a place for you in our committees. If you're interested in joining a committee or would like more information, please fill out our PTA Roles and Committee Interest form.

Room Parent Program

 

The Room Parent Program was created to help caregivers better support teachers and to foster community among families in each classroom.  If you’d like to volunteer to be a Room Parent for your child’s homeroom teacher, please contact the Room Parent Coordinator, Carly Eklund, at carlyeklund@gmail.com.

 

The Wiley Family Directory

 

Want to connect with other Wiley families or find a Carpool Partner? To learn more or opt-in, check out the Family Directory page on the PTA website.

Next Wiley PTA Meeting

 

Save the date for our first in-person meeting of the year, which will be held on Thursday, 9/28 during the Wiley Open House. See this year’s PTA meeting schedule here.

 

Spirit Rock

 

Reserve the Wiley Spirit Rock to celebrate a special event, birthday, or thank you! The rental rate is $20 per 24 hours. All funds raised support the Wiley Elementary Foundation. To find out more and sign up, click here.

Cecilia Rawlins Fund

 

Welcome back, Wiley Families! The Cecilia Rawlins Fund (CRF) supports Wiley students and families in need by providing food through the BackPack Buddies program, funds for one-time rent assistance, utility bill payment, gas cards, and assistance moving from temporary to permanent housing.

 

CRF funds the BackPack Buddies program in partnership with Inter-faith Food Shuttle. For the last several years, CRF has supported a record-high number of Wiley students in this program, as well as provided food assistance over holidays and breaks. CRF could not offer this support without the generous donations of our Wiley and extended community.

 

Please support members of our own Wiley community in 2023-24 by donating to help support our mission. To donate, visit our website: www.rawlinsfund.org and click on donate.

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