Updates from the
World of Wiley
Beautification
Day: Huge round of applause to all those
that participated in PTA’s recent Beautification Day. Take a look at the corner garden, and you
may not even recognize it! Students have
reported that the afternoon was fun-filled and productive. Be sure to add Sunday, October 12th
to your calendar … we have three loads of mulching-fun ahead!
Interims: Interims for all students went home
last Wednesday. A little confused about what it all means? Have questions about all those numbers? Please feel free to connect with your child’s
teacher if you’re wishing for more clarity. Parent/Teacher conferences are around the
corner. At that time, your child’s
teacher will share more detailed information about your child’s
social-emotional and academic development.
International Walk
to School Day: I just learned about Wiley’s
traditions associated with Walk to School Day, and unfortunately, the day has
crept up too quickly to organize a formal effort. Please feel free to unite
with your friends, family, and neighbors to honor this global event Wednesday,
October 8. Fear not, I already have it
on the calendar for next year (October 7, 2015, if you’re interested in adding
it to your calendar, too!).
Lost &
Found: The treasures of Lost &
Found will be donated to charity on Wednesday.
Please take one final look to see if anything belongs to you. The Lost & Found cabinet is located on
the main floor between the technology lab and the art room.
Special Education
Open House: WCPSS is pleased to offer its 6th
Annual Special Education Open House at Martin Middle School on Thursday,
November 13 at 6:00pm. Topics include
transitions, curriculum & programs, preschools, and more. For more information visit: www.wakeseac.org.
Cecilia Rawlins Fund: The Cecilia Rawlins Fund, honoring a retired Wiley principal, was established to support students in severe economic distress and families in crisis at Wiley International Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. The funds can be eligible for things like hunger relief, gas cards to assist during a time of emergency or crisis, summer meals, assistance to climb out of homelessness, and Backpack Buddies. All programs and assistance are provided free of charge. Please join us for the fund's kick-off event at the Busy Bee Cafe on November 17. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://ceciliarawlinsfundkickoff.peatix.com/
The Wiley Spotlight
This week, the Wiley spotlight shines
on Wiley's Assistant Principal, Katie Ware.
What do you like to
do during the summer? I like to
go the beach and go to the mountains, where I spend time with my two daughters
and husband.
If you could teach
anywhere (other than Wiley) where would you teach, and why? I would teach at UNC-CH so that I could inspire other teachers.
Tell us something
about yourself that you are proud of and that most people wouldn't know about
you. I love
to create! I crochet, paint, and write songs.
I met my husband while in a band; I was the lead singer and he was the
bass player.
What job did you have in high
school? I worked at the local bagel shop and I was a YMCA counselor. If you could have
anyone as your teacher, who would you pick and why? Daniel Pink, author
of Drive, because he knows about the importance of purpose and autonomy
in order to motivate.
Who was your
favorite teacher in Elementary School? Ms. Topkins – fourth
grade teacher at Henry Adams Elementary School in Cary. I loved her.
She valued creativity and inspired me to write.
Upcoming Events:
Sat 10/11: Harris Teeter Relink Event, Cameron Village, 11:00am-1:30pm
Sunday, 10/12: PTA Beautification Day, 1:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, 10/14: Wiley Dines Out (Lunch & Dinner): Oak
City Meatball
Thursday, 10/16: Wiley Band Concert @ 7:00pm
Friday, 10/17: Early Release
Thursday, 10/16: Wiley Band Concert @ 7:00pm
Friday, 10/17: Early Release
Sat 10/18: Harris
Teeter Relink Event, Cameron Village, 11:00am-1:30pm
Tuesday, 10/21 - Friday 10/24: International Book Fair
Tuesday, 10/21 - Friday 10/24: International Book Fair
Wednesday, 10/29:
Teacher Workday
Mon 11/7: Cecilia Rawlins Fund Kickoff at BusyBee to
Benefit Backpack Buddies for Wiley Students, 6-9 pm
News from our Wiley PTA
Annual Fund Launch:
As
announced at Curriculum Night on Tuesday 9/30, the Annual Fund is launching
today! We have high goals this year. We want to double participation and
increase fundraising by 25%.
Take
a look at this video to see the types of events and items the PTA funds each
year.
Your
child will be bringing home a brochure on the fund today. The attached document
(also available on the PTA Website) provides information on the budget plans
for the year. To donate:
1. Fill out the attached form (or the
one in the brochure) and return with a check made out to the Wiley PTA.
2. Go to http://www.wileypta.org/?page_id=328 and look for information on making a
credit card donation via PayPal.
Email vp.waysandmeans@wileypta.org with any questions. Please help—any
amount counts!
Room Parents Needed:
Many
of our teachers need room parents! Room parents are essential in helping
teachers to recruit volunteers, plan special activities for the class and
generally help teachers meet the increasing demands of their jobs. Room parents
don’t need to be available during the school day—this is a volunteer job that
can be handled in the evenings. Reach out to your child’s teacher and vp.communications@wileypta.org if you are interested in being a
room parent this year.
Go Green Club Open to New Members:
Wiley
Go Green Club is still looking for five 3rd – 5th graders to complete our
Team! The club website is: www.gogreenwiley.weebly.com. Go to the JOIN THE CLUB tab in the menu. We
apologize for the misprint in the Wiley Clubs newsletter.
WileyWear Arriving in Backpack This
Week:
Make
sure to check your child’s backpack today if you ordered WileyWear! Reach out
to abryson1@nc.rr.com with any questions.
Harris Teeter Relink Event Help
Needed 10/11 and 10/18:
Have
you linked your Harris Teeter Vic Card to Wiley (Code 2920)? Imagine the
possibilities for Wiley if more people link! On October 11th and
October 18th from 11-1:30, come to help our Wiley Merchant Rewards
team increase our numbers. Sign up at the following link. Email Stef Reed at jeffandstef@gmail.com with any questions.
Tuesday 10/14 Restaurant Night at Oak
City Meatball:
Oak
City Meatball Shoppe http://www.oakcitymeatball.com/ will be hosting our next restaurant
day on Tuesday, 10/14. Stop by for lunch or dinner! Wiley will receive 10% of
the day’s proceeds. The restaurant is located at 180 East Davie St. Raleigh, NC
27601. It is open from 11:30 a.m. until midnight. Phone is 919.714.9014 if you’d like to place a to go
order.
Go Green Work Day:
On
Sunday October 12th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm we will be mulching the K-2 playground
to reduce erosion and make the play area safer. To Sign up, go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D4CA4A622A57-k2playground/
or
look for the link at the bottom of the Go Green Club Website’s Home page.
Tea Collection Business Partner Event:
Facing
an empty fall closet for your child and planning some shopping? Consider
shopping Tea Collection at www.teaschooldays.com and enter the code SDF14WILEY
between Monday 10/13/2014 and Sunday 10/19/2014 and Wiley will receive 20% of
your final order total and you’ll receive free 6-10 business day shipping.
International Book Fair Help:
The
International Book Fair is coming to the Wiley Media Center Tuesday, October 21
- Friday, October 24. We need volunteers
to help with this very fun event. We
need people to help with inventory of books, set up, morning and afternoon
sales, mid day monitoring and clean up!!!
There are lots of volunteer slots, and it’s a great way to get to know
the Wiley family. Use the link below to sign up:
