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Principal Message 4-12-24



Read this week’s PTA newsletter here:  https://www.wileypta.org/pta-newsletter

 

Single Subject Acceleration

Single Subject Acceleration is the practice of assigning a student to a higher grade level in either math or reading in order to provide appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Any student in grades K-7 can have their parent request SSA testing in math or reading. The best place to begin when considering SSA for your child is to talk to your child's teachers. They can help you to assess whether your child is ready to skip a whole grade level's content.

 

If you decide to pursue testing for your child, you may request testing in Mathematics or English Language Arts beginning April 1st. The WCPSS SSA test request form will only be available from April 1st at 8 am to April 12th at 5 pm. They will not accept requests before or after this time period. 

 

LINK FOR SSA TEST REQUEST FORM (only accessible between 4/1-4/12)

 

For more information about SSA, please watch the parent information video on our AIG website: https://wileyaig.my.canva.site/ (click on the Single Subject Acceleration tab)

 

Please contact our AIG teachers with any questions: Jill Molloy (jmolloy@wcpss.net) and Michelle Hoyles (mhoyles@wcpss.net)

 

$120 Grocery Cards Available

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will soon be mailing $120 “SUN BUCKS” grocery cards per child to all families who qualify for free or reduced price lunch as of March 28, 2024.  The card will be automatically mailed to you if you qualify, but your address must be up to date with the school in order to receive it.  For more information, see this website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks

 

If you'd like to apply to get breakfast and lunch for free to automatically receive the grocery card, the application is here: https://www.myschoolapps.com. They've really raised the financial limits this year to get free lunch, so lots of families qualify when they haven't before!  

 

Dreambox Usage

Students are expected to complete at least 5 lessons a week in Dreambox. A Harvard University study has shown that just 60 minutes of DreamBox lessons per week can fast-track your students up to two grade levels in a year. We recommend that students complete five or more lessons per week with DreamBox Learning because students who complete five lessons each week show more math growth than those who complete fewer lessons. One lesson takes about 15 minutes. Dreambox is adaptive and constantly responding to the skills and understanding of your child. Having your child complete at least one Dreambox lesson a week can help your child’s teacher better understand their need, extend their learning, and/or address learning gaps.

 

Talent Show

 

Join us today from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Auditorium for the annual Wiley Talent Show. All are welcome to support our talented students performing comedy, dancing, singing, piano, and much more!

 

Wiley Yearbook Sale

 

Order your Wiley yearbook here. Online ordering ends Monday, 4/15, at 11:55 pm. Please consider donating a yearbook with the Donate-A-Book option at checkout to ensure each student receives a yearbook this year. Please send photos by Sunday, 4/14, to yearbook@wileypta.org. Please include the grade level of the students pictured and the events associated if applicable.

 

Wiley PTA Meeting

 

Our April PTA meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, 4/17, at 6 pm. Click here to join via Google Meet. See this year’s full PTA meeting schedule here. If you are not already a member of Wiley PTA, please consider joining!

 

Spring Book Fair

 

Wiley PTA has partnered with Scholastic for our annual Spring Book Fair, which will be held in the Media Center from Monday - Friday, 4/22 - 4/26. It takes many helping hands to make the Book Fair run smoothly, so please consider signing up for a volunteer slot here.

 

Wiley PTA is immensely proud of our Book Fairy program, which ensures that every student who desires a new book at the Book Fair receives one. Through this initiative, we distribute Book Fairy tickets to nearly 100 Wiley students at each Book Fair. The success of this program is due entirely to the generous donations from our Wiley community. Help us nurture lifetime readers by donating to the Book Fairy program!

 

International Night

 

Our annual International Night will be held on Thursday, 4/25 at 5 pm on the Wiley soccer field. Enjoy performances by our foreign language classes, music groups, and two incredible community performance groups, Elite Fire Taekwondo and St. Mary’s SuperSonic Dance Crew. Dang Good Dogs, Poblano’s Tacos, Kona Ice, and pay-what-you-can pizza will be available. Volunteers are needed throughout the event, please sign up here

 

Wiley Elementary Foundation

Soccer Event: May the 4th Be With You!

 

Save the date for Wiley Night at the NC Football Club professional men’s soccer match on Saturday, 5/4! It’s also Star Wars Night! The NCFC team will take on Rhode Island at 7 pm at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Join us for an evening filled with intergalactic excitement and soccer action. Even dress up as your favorite Star Wars character! Wiley will have a block of seats and lots of fun activities for students to participate in. Ticket info coming soon. Organized by the Wiley Elementary Foundation.

 

PTA Executive Committee Nominations

 

Nominations are open for the PTA Executive Committee for the ‘24-’25 school year. Please send nominations to nominations@wileypta.org. The Executive Committee will be voted in at the May PTA meeting. 

 

Lost and Found

 

Please check out the current Lost and Found inventory. You may claim your item(s) in the Lost and Found Room in the cafeteria.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

Friday, April 12

Talent Show 

Wednesday, April 17

Sharon Barr Day (Data Manager Appreciation

Wednesday, April 17

PTA Meeting (Virtual) 

Monday, April 22

Report Cards Go Home 

April 22 - 26 

Spring Book Fair 

Thursday, April 25 

International Night

Monday, April 29 

Teacher Workday