Principal Message 01-10-25
Read this PTA newsletter here: https://www.wileypta.org/pta-newsletter
3 Hour Early Release at 12:45
All Wake County Public School System schools will dismiss three hours early on Friday, January 10, due to expected inclement weather. At Wiley, dismissal will begin at 12:45 PM, and all afterschool programs are canceled for the day.
School buses will run as usual to take students home, and parents may pick up their children at the designated dismissal time and location. Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and safe transition home for all students.
Please plan accordingly to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Thank You from the American Heart Association
Thank You for Supporting the Kids Heart Challenge! We were thrilled to be one of over 20,000 schools nationwide participating in the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge! Thank you for joining us in this year’s program and for supporting our commitment to developing happy, healthy students who are prepared to thrive both physically and emotionally. Your support makes a difference!
Annual Language and Electives Showcase!
The Language and Electives team is excited to invite you to our Annual Showcase on Tuesday, January 30th! Students will be sharing some of the exciting things they’ve been learning in their language and electives classes.
Performance Schedule:
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4th & 5th Grades: 9:30–10:50 AM
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2nd & 3rd Grades: 12:00–1:20 PM
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Kindergarten & 1st Grades: 2:00–2:40 PM
We hope you can join us for this special celebration of student learning and creativity.
AIG Nominations
The window for AIG nominations is now open for students in 4th and 5th grade. Families wishing to have their students considered for academically gifted identification should email Ms. Molloy at jmolloy@wcpss.net by January 10th. All nominations made after this date will be considered in the fall of 2025.
Magnet Middle Schools (5th grade)
Fifth grade magnet students at Wiley have the highest priority to the traditional calendar GT magnet middle school for their address and should be selected. They have priority 3 in an application to Moore Square and are NOT guaranteed selection to that school.
Magnet students who request their pathway school (wcpss.net/pathways) have a higher priority for being selected for that school. Families may apply to any school, however an application to a non-pathway school is not guaranteed.
Don’t forget to apply! Here is a video of a parent session hosted by the Magnet Office on Monday night. If you have questions, please email magnetcenter@wcpss.net
Transfer Students or New Address?
Families who were designated as base but moved out of Wiley’s base should apply for a magnet seat for the 2025 -2026 school year. This includes families who have a rising kindergartner and currently have a child at Wiley who has a magnet seat. The 2025-2026 application for Magnet schools is open from October 14 through January 23. Applications are not first-come, first-served. Applicants who are selected for a magnet school to which they applied are automatically assigned to that school. Families should only apply to a school that they want to attend. Families are notified via email if they receive a seat at a school they requested. If selected, families will receive a seat for one of the schools to which they have applied.
Welcome, Vickie Leigh—Our New Lead Secretary!
We are excited to announce that Vickie Leigh will step into the role of Lead Secretary when we return in January. While Vickie has been a valued member of the Wiley team for a while, this will be a new role for her. Ms. Moorefield has decided to retire and enjoy her family in the new year. Winter Afterschool Club Registration
Teacher Shout Out
This year we want to share and shout out all the amazing things that Wiley teachers are doing for your students. If you have an amazing story to share or just want to tell a teacher how much you appreciate all they do, use this link: Comments will be shared with the teacher and the Wiley staff.
Wiley PTA
Winter Afterschool Club Registration
One week left to register! Afterschool Clubs will run on Tuesdays, 1/28 - 3/4 from 4:15-5:30pm. Learn more about club topics and register here.
Mathletes Volunteers Needed
Help our 3rd graders become multiplication masters! The Wiley Mathletes program is dedicated to increasing multiplication fluency, and we need your help to make it a success. No special math skills are required - just a willingness to support our students in building confidence and skills. Volunteers are needed for 30 minutes before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play games with our Mathletes!
Sign up here to volunteer: https://bit.ly/wileymathletes. Please attend one of the following training sessions: 1/14 or 1/16 in the Learning Commons from 8:45-9:15am.
January General PTA Meeting Cancelled
Please join us at our next general PTA meeting on 2/19 at 6pm.
Thank You for Supporting Our Teachers and Staff
We are deeply thankful for your generosity this holiday season! Your contributions to our GiftCrowd campaign allowed us to show our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible teachers and staff who make Wiley such a special place.
Because of your support, each staff member received $122 in gift cards from GiftCrowd. Thank you for helping us celebrate them in such a meaningful way!
Thank You For Shopping With Minted
We are thrilled to share that Minted has donated $705.87 back to Wiley PTA thanks to your support! By shopping at Minted, you helped raise funds that will go toward supporting our students, teachers, and programs. Stay tuned for more opportunities to support Wiley PTA and our amazing school!
Volunteers Needed for Raise Craze Planning
We’re getting ready for Raise Craze, our spring fundraiser where kindness takes center stage and we need your support to make it truly amazing! We’re seeking volunteers to help plan this special event. Whether you can lend a hand for a short time or dive in deeper, your involvement will make a big difference.
Want to be part of the fun? Email us at president@wileypta.org to join the team. Together, let’s make this year’s Raise Craze the best one yet!
Help Us Create an Amazing Yearbook
We need your photos to make this year's yearbook unforgettable! Please send your pictures to yearbook@wileypta.org and include the names of the students, their grades, and the event details if known.
For 5th grade parents, we have a special request! We’re creating a 5th Grade Flashback page and would love to feature old photos of your student. These can be baby pictures, toddler snapshots, or early elementary school memories—it’s up to you. Be sure to include your child’s name with the photo. Thank you for helping us capture these special moments!
Wiley Foundation
Give a colorful shout-out to your student, a teacher or a volunteer by decorating the Wiley Spirit Rock! For birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or just to make someone smile, the Spirit Rock is a fun-filled fundraiser for the Wiley Foundation. Sign up today for January-June slots!
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 10 |
3-Hour Early Release |
Friday, January 17 |
Afterschool Clubs Registration Closes End of Second Quarter |
Monday, January 20 |
MLK Day - NO SCHOOL |
Tuesday, January 21 |
Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL |
Monday, January 27 |
Report Cards go home |
Thursday, January 30 |
Language and Elective Showcase |