Wiley Wednesday - Renovation Updates

Magnet Updates - Wiley Wednesday

Wiley Wednesday - Staff Updates & Celebrations

Wiley Wednesday - School Improvement Planning

Parent Information Sessions!

Wiley Wednesday - Magnet News!

Wiley Wednesday - Celebrating our Staff

Wiley Wednesday - Teaching & Learning

Wiley Wednesday - Renovation Update

Wiley Wednesday - Sept 6

Wiley Wednesday

Introducing Wiley Wednesdays!

Supply List - 2017/18

Kindergarten

·       1 BLUE POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 MARBLE COMP W/STORY PAPER RED BASELINE 100CT

·       12 NO2 YELLOW PENCIL (LATEX FREE)

·       4 BLACK CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE WHITE BOARD MARKER

·       4 COLORATIONS PURPLE SMALL WASH GLUE STICK .32 OZ

·       1 KLEENEX TISSUE 160CT

·       1 CLOROX/LYSOL WIPES 35 CT - NOT FOR SKIN (BULK)

·       1 SHARPIE BLACK FINE MARKER 1EA

·       1 ZIPLOC/GLAD QUART BAGS 25CT BOX

·       1 CRAYOLA 4" X 7/16" LARGE CRAYONS 8CT

·       1 WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP Book 100 count

1^st Grade

·       4 WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       2 CRAYOLA CRAYONS 24CT

·       8 ELMER'S SMALL .21OZ (6 GRAM) GLUE STICK

·       1 CRAYOLA ULTRA CLEAN WASH THICK MARKERS 8CT

·       2 FACIAL TISSUE 100CT

·       48 NO2 YELLOW PENCIL (LATEX FREE)

·       12 EXPO BLACK CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE MARKER

·       2 BOX RECLOSABLE SANDWICH BAGS 50CT

·       1 BOX OF RECLOSABLE GALLON BAGS-20CT

·       4 ASST. PLASTIC POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 CLOROX/LYSOL WIPES 35 CT - NOT FOR SKIN (BULK)

·       1 WATERLESS HAND SANITIZER WITH PUMP 8O

·       4 PINK BEVEL ERASER (LATEX FREE)

2^nd Grade

·       1RED PLASTIC POCKET FOLDER

·       1BLUE PLASTIC POCKET FOLDER

·       1 ORANGE PLASTIC POCKET WITH BRAD FOLDERS

·       1 SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL NON PERF GREEN 70CT

·       1 SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL NON PERF BLUE 70CT

·       1 WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       12 NO2 DIXON TICONDEROGA PENCIL LATEX FREE

·       2 CRAYOLA CRAYONS 24CT

·       2 ELMER'S SMALL .21OZ (6 GRAM) GLUE STICK

·       1 SCOTTIES TISSUE 120CT

·       4 EXPO BLACK CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE MARKER

·       2 PINK BEVEL ERASER (LATEX FREE)

3^rd Grade

·       6 PENCIL CAP ERASERS (LATEX FREE)

·       12 NO2 YELLOW PENCIL (LATEX FREE)

·       1 COLORATIONS WASHABLE BROAD MARKER 8CT

·       1 SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL NON PERF RED 70CT

·       1 SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL NON PERF BLUE 70CT

·       1 SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL NON PERF GREEN 70CT

·       2  WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       1 BLUE POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 GREEN POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 RED POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 YELLOW POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 ELMER'S 4OZ SCHOOL GLUE

·       2 FACIAL TISSUE 100CT

·       8 EXPO BLACK CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE MARKER

·       2 EARBUDS

·       21" ASST FLEXIBLE POLY BINDER

·       1 WIDE RULE 8X10.5 FILLER PAPER 200CT

4^th Grade

·       17" PRESHARPENED COLORED PENCILS 12CT

·       48 NO2 YELLOW PENCIL (LATEX FREE)

·       1 COLORATIONS WASHABLE BROAD MARKER 8CT

·       5 ASST. PLASTIC POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 1 .5" WHITE HARDBACK VINYL BINDER

·       4 WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       1 WIDE RULE 8X10.5 FILLER PAPER 200CT

·       2 FACIAL TISSUE 100CT

·       1 NYLON PENCIL BAG, CLEAR TOP W/ GROMT 7.25X10.25

·       2 COLORATIONS PURPLE SMALL WASH GLUE STICK .32 OZ

·       1 EXPO2 LOW ODOR CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE MARKERS 4PK

·       12 PENCIL CAP ERASERS (LATEX FREE)

5^th Grade

·       12" DURAZIP ZIPPER BINDER (BULK)

·       12 NO2 YELLOW PENCIL (LATEX FREE)

·       2 1SUB WIDE RULED SPIRAL ASST 70CT 6C

·       4 WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       1 WIDE RULE 8X10.5 FILLER PAPER 200CT

·       4 ASSORTED POCKET ONLY FOLDER

·       1 7" PRESHARPENED COLORED PENCILS 12CT

·       1 FACIAL TISSUE 100CT

·       1 NYLON PENCIL BAG, CLEAR TOP W/ GROMT 7.25X10.25

·       1 EXPO2 LOW ODOR CHISEL TIP DRY ERASE MARKERS 4PK

·       2 ELMER'S SMALL .21OZ (6 GRAM) GLUE STICK

Language Teachers

·       1  WIDE RULED BLACK MARBLE COMP BOOK 100CT

·       1 FACIAL TISSUE 100CT

·       2 COLORATIONS PURPLE SMALL WASH GLUE STICK .32 OZ

O’Brien

·         1 black and white composition notebook

1 one inch binder

1 pack of dividers for the binder

Pencil pouch or pencil box for desk

Pencils (24)

2 folders with brads

2016/17 - That's A Wrap (thanks, renovation news, survey, dates)

Wiley Families - 

Can you believe we've been out of school for over two weeks, already?! As I "officially" wrap up the 2016/17 school year by checking off my final deadlines, I certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity to close out the year with each of you! 

There are a few phrases that I can say in all five of the foreign languages that we offer at Wiley. Fortunately, thanks to the pressures of my informal tutoring by our language teachers, 'thank you' happens to be one of them!  

Xie Xie

Your contributions and support of our Wiley PTA have been felt in so many wonderful ways.  Teacher grants (from local professional conferences to supporting the summer international travel of a teacher team to the Galapagos Islands), Winter Thanks, Early Release Lunches, school-wide events, emergency cafeteria lunch funds, technology support, after-school & before school clubs, Book Fairs, and seriously, the BEST Teacher Appreciation week EVER ... just to name a few. Wow.

Merci

Your support of our classroom efforts, small & large, help enhance the excitement of learning ... the 'wish list' can appear a bit random every now and then, but trust me, those snacks, novels, noodles, and yes, even those boxes of soft tissues really do rock our world!  

Arigatou

Maybe chaperoning the recent field trip wasn't exactly how you envisioned spending a day off work ... but truly, can you imagine our teachers having to do THAT alone? Whether it be sharing your parenting expertise as a Wiley Pal, reading partner, Monday folder filer, class parent, or even sharing a smile as you drive through carpool, we LOVE knowing you're behind the scenes supporting our work.  

Gracias

Most importantly, thank you for sharing your precious children with us. We realize they are your greatest treasures, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you place in us each day to provide a loving, meaningful, fun, and worthwhile educational experience for them.  They bring us so much joy!

Danke

In a few weeks, our precious (former) fifth graders will enter the doors of seventeen different middle schools, and we wish them well on their journeys!  Likewise, we will welcome the high school graduating Class of 2030 to fill their shoes!  We can't wait for the adventures that await in 2017/18!  

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." I can't sum it up any better than Helen Keller. 

With heartfelt gratitude,

Leslie Taylor, Principal

Odd & Ends

Survey:  As we close one chapter and look to begin a new one, we want feedback from you! Please take a few minutes to take this SURVEY. Many questions relate to our magnet theme, but the survey also allows you to give constructive feedback in other ways that will guide our work!  (survey - https://goo.gl/forms/j9iClfzLzKJ4FzyM2)

International Adventure:  Via Twitter, join our Wiley team (Ms. Brandt, Ms. Blum, Ms. Gess, Ms. Murdick, Ms. Womack, and Mr. Perlanski) as they travel to The Galapagos Islands with Teacher2Teacher International. #WileyTravels will allow you to join their adventures in travel and teaching. 

Renovation:  Last week, the second of a series of meetings with various WCPSS entities (child nutrition, security, transportation, HVAC, media & technology, etc.) was held at Wiley to review the most recent design narrative. You will find the full presentation here -> Wiley Design Narrative. This week, I will meet with the design team to begin reviewing transitions necessary for the Garner School Site in anticipation of our temporary move next school year.  And, in July, I will loop back with the WCPSS Transportation team to revisit possible solutions that will hopefully accommodate some of the challenges that you have shared with me; the transportation team has been wonderfully committed to working with us! As more of "the pieces" begin falling into place, we will schedule another parent information session (likely late August) to relay the latest & greatest about this exciting project!  

2017/18 Important Dates

Thursday, August 24:  Meet the Teacher for 1st-5th Graders from 4:00-6:00pm 

Monday, August 28: First Day of School for all 1st-5th Graders

Monday, August 28 - Thursday, August 31: Staggered Entry for K students (come only on assigned day)

Friday, September 1: Kindergarten "Pop In" to 'Meet the Teacher' from 2:00-3:00pm

International Carnival Spirit Week ... May 8-11

WILEY GIVES BACK!

INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL SPIRIT WEEK

MONDAY - STOMP OUT HUNGER DAY

GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITY:

Collect canned foods to bring with you to the international carnival for our local food bank.

COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Local Food Bank

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL:

Zero Hunger

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• Wear boots to promote this drive and STOMP out hunger.

TUESDAY - BOOK CHARACTER DAY

GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITY:

Collect books for students to read over the summer. Whole School - Take some time to enjoy some reading in your classroom.

COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Wiley International Studies Families

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL:

Quality Education

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• Dress as your favorite book character.

WEDNESDAY - ENVIRONMENTAL DAY

GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITY:

Pollution is a worldwide issue. In order to help conserve energy, pick up trash today, keep the lights off, use less water, compost trash, etc.

COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Our School and Community

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL:

Climate Action

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• Wear an Earth-loving outfit wear blue, green, tie die or dress "60's & 70's" style.

THURSDAY - WILEY DAY!

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FOOD and BOOK DONATIONS ALL WEEK! 

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• WE LOVE WILEY!
• Wear your Wiley or your Fun Run T-shirt and show your school pride!
• See you at the INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL TONIGHT!

INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL

WHEN

THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 5:15-7:30PM

WHERE

301 SAINT MARYS STREET

RALEIGH, NC

MORE INFORMATION

Come enjoy the fun!

5:30 - 7:30 -Food Trucks ($), Pizza (Donations Accepted) and Entertainment Booths (free)

5:15 - 5:45 - Community Performers

5:50 - PTA Announcement

6:00 - 7:20 -Wiley Student Parade & Entertainment (4th & 5th graders)

7:25 - Wiley's United Nations Council Group performance (all students & staff)

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Bring chairs, blankets, and wear sunblock for the picnic.
• There will be food trucks available for purchase (opening at 5ish) and PTA-sponsored pizza dinner (donations accepted).
• All events will take place on or near the 3-5 Playground.
• Parking will not be available in the Wiley parking lot. Parking is available at St. Mary's School (Gate 4) and on the street. 
• Main stage performances will be presented by 4th and 5th graders, and ALL students & staff will perform the show's conclusion. Be sure to stick around for the grand finale. 
• Adults must supervise children at all times.
• Bring your Wiley Spirit