Supply Lists

Meet the Teacher – Mark your calendars for our Meet the Teacher event to be held on Thursday, August 20^th from 5:30-6:30. Bring a family picnic to enjoy after meeting your teachers.  We’ll have tunes & games outside for your enjoyment as you meet new friends & greet “old” ones.  Additionally, at our outdoor stations, you will have access to information about PTA, volunteer opportunities, YMCA before & after school care, cafeteria accounts, carpool numbers, medicines, and bus routes.  Kindergarten families are welcome, too … remember, though, that K class assignments will be available on Friday, August 28 at our 2:00 Pop-In. 

Supply Lists – If you did not have an opportunity to purchase your school supplies online, please take a look at the recommended supplies for each grade. 

Kindergarten:

·         $8 for a t-shirt to be worn on field trips, special days, and field day. Will be ordered a size larger than your child’s current size.

·         Blue Pocket Only Folder (No clasps)

·         Yellow Pocket only folder (no clasps)

·         Marble Composition Notebooks Top ½ plain ( find at Office Depot or Staples)

·         1 inch black 3 Ring Binder with clear insert on front

·         24 no. 2 pencils

·         1 box of 8 Crayola crayons

·         4 black dry erase markers

·         9-12 glue sticks (no bottles)

·         2 white pearl (or Pink Pet) erasers

·         1 box tissues

·         2 containers of Lyson Dual Action disinfectant wipes

·         1 box Ziploc sandwich bags

·         1 box Ziploc gallon size bags

·         Bottle of hand sanitizer

First Grade

·        5 marble composition notebooks- wide ruled (no spiral notebooks please)

·        Pack of Crayons

·        2 packs of glue sticks

·        colored pencils

·        markers

·        tissues

Second Grade

·        two pocket plastic folders (no prongs): 1red, 1 blue, 1 yellow

·        spiral notebooks (wide ruled, one subject): 1 green, 1 blue

·        1 composition book, any color

·        1 box of Ticonderoga pencils

·        Box of markers

·        Pack of glue sticks

·        1 box dry erase markers

Third Grade

·        1 package erasers

·        1 set #2 pencils

·        1 package crayons/ and or colored pencils

·        3 spiral bound, wide ruled notebooks (red, blue, green)

·        2 composition books

·        4 folders ( (blue, green, red, yellow)

·        1 pack of glue sticks or Elmer’s glue

·         1-2 boxes of tissues (Kleenex)

·        1-2 Expo dry erase markers

·        Ear buds labeled with your student’s  name

·        1” 3-ring binder

·        Notebook paper

Fourth Grade

·        Box of colored pencils

·        2 boxes # 2 pencils

·        Box of 8-12 colored markers

·        3 plain folders

·        1 plastic folder with pockets

·        one - 1 1/2” ring binder

·        5- subject plastic pocket dividers for binder

·        5 spiral notebooks

·        1 math grid composition book

·        1 ream of 3 holed punched, wide ruled notebook paper

·        1 box tissue

·        Pencil case for binder

·        2 glue sticks

Fifth Grade

·        Assignment book ( purchased through school for a small donation)

·        Binder with zipper

·        #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please)

·        Highlighter

·        1” notebook

·        One subject spiral notebooks

·        4  composition books

·        Wide – ruled notebook paper

·        4 two- pocket folders without metal clips in center

·        Pack of 5 notebook dividers

·        Colored pencils

·        Optional: Dictionary and Thesaurus (to be kept at home)

Languages

·        1 box tissues

·        1 box #2 pencils

·        1 package of erasers

·        1 package of  glue sticks

·        1 box of markers

·        3 prong folder (German and Chinese only)

·        1 composition book ( Spanish and French only)

·        1” binder (4-5 Spanish students only)

Kurtz and O’Brien

·        2  2- pocket folders with prongs

·        1 spiral notebook (wide ruled, one subject)

·        1 composition book

·        1 box Crayola colored pencils

·        1 pack of glue sticks

·        1 box tissues

June 9

Happy Summer Vacation!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 20:  Meet the Teacher

Monday, August 24: First Day of School

Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27: Kindergarten Staggered Entry

Friday, August 28:  Kindergarten Popsicle Pop-In (Meet the Teacher)

Wiley Spotlight

This week, the spotlight shines on Neena Fortune, 2^nd grade teacher.  We saved Ms. Fortune as the year’s final Wiley Spotlight as we bid her farewell.  Of Ms. Fortune’s 32 years in education, 24 of those have been spent at Wiley. We are grateful for her service and hope that retirement brings her relaxation and joy!

Here’s what Ms. Fortune had to say …

What do you like to do during the summer? I love to read (for pleasure), work in my yard, visit family, and go to the beach.  Also, my husband and I go for a walk each evening, and I enjoy listening to the night noises that we hear on our summer walks. 

If you could teach anywhere (other than Wiley), where would it be?  I have always wanted to visit Australia so I would teach in Australia. 

Who was your most memorable teacher? Ms. Keith, sixth grade teacher at Teachers’ Memorial Elementary, in Kinston, NC. The year I was in her room, the enrollment increased and we were put in a room just off of the stage, the former music classroom.  We were away from all the other classrooms, and we could be loud as we wanted to be so she really incorporated “PLAY” in our day.  She was always an active participant when we were outside for recess, and on rainy days, we played cool games inside. 

What is something that you are most proud of, that most people wouldn’t know about you? I am proud that I learned a foreign language and have been able to use it in my teaching. 

If you could have anyone as a teacher who would it be?  Fred Astaire - because I love to dance!

Ms. Fortune’s final remarks ...  Wiley has felt like my second home, and I hope that it continues to be a great place for students to learn and grow.  

June 1

End-of-Grade testing: 

THIRD GRADERS:  Tuesday afternoon, we will receive EOG score reports for third grade students that did not score a level 3 or above on the third grade end-of-grade reading test.  Those students will take the NC Read to Achieve test on Wednesday morning. Students that did not pass the EOG (level 3, 4 or 5) will be invited to a Read to Achieve summer reading camp.  Camp invitations will be sent home Tuesday, June2; responses must be received by Friday, June 5^th.

THIRD, FOURTH, & FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS:  Score reports for all third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be sent home with report cards.

Questions can be directed to our testing coordinator, Chris Hahner @ chahner@wcpss.net. 

Media Center News:  As of Friday, Wiley students still had 174 books checked out from the media center. We cannot afford to lose all of these books from our collection. Parents, please help your students locate and return their missing library books. Notices were given to students on Friday with the title and cost of their missing library books. Typically, these books are on bookshelves at home or in the student's desk or book box at school. We appreciate your help in getting these books back to our media center. Thank you!

Wiley Gardens:  This summer we could use some help with watering the veggie garden (and waterers are welcome to reap what they water!) and helping to keep the grass and clover at bay in the savannah garden. If you live nearby, please sign up to help:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ca4a622a57-wiley1  Questions can be directed to Ms. Rose at krose@wcpss.net.

Field Day:  What a fun time!  Thank you to the many volunteers that helped make it such a successful event … and big thanks to Mr. Schisler for organizing one of the best days of the year!     

Wiley Spotlight

It’s only fitting that this week’s spotlight shines on Mr. Schisler, our PE teacher (and field day coordinator!). 

What do you like to do during the summer? Travel, golf, visit family, swim, relax, and spend time with my kids

If you could work anywhere (other than Wiley), where would it be?  I would be a Sports Broadcaster - either TV or radio would be fine. 

Who was your most memorable teacher? Mr. C (Costello) – 7^th grade teacher at St. Jude School in Elyria, Ohio.  He was the first teacher I remember that made learning fun. I remember playing spelling bee basketball.  Additionally, this was my first school experience with a male teacher, and it was inspiring to see a male in this professional role. 

What is something that you are most proud of, that most people wouldn’t know about you?  I am most proud of the work that it took for me to get where I am now – particularly the success I experienced in graduate school.  School wasn’t always easy for me, and I finally found something I truly enjoyed doing.

If you could have anyone as a teacher who would it be?  Someone that could teach me more about life to help me realize what’s important and not to sweat the small stuff … Ghandi pops into my head.

 Upcoming Events

Monday, June 1:  Field Day

Tuesday, June 2:  Wiley welcomes our new friends from Walnut Creek ES to campus for a tour & picnic; 2^nd Grade Author’s Tea

Wednesday, June 3:  Fifth Grade Career Day; Fifth Grade kickball game hosted by Broughton HS; Fifth Grade middle school visitors; Orientation for rising Kindergarten students @ 2:00

Thursday, June 4:  Fifth Grade graduation practice; Fifth graders to Pullen Park; Fifth grade dance @ 2:30; 1^st grade end of year celebrations

Friday, June 5:  Fifth Grade graduation @ 9:30am, followed by reception; K picnic; third grade picnic

Please consult the calendar on our website: www.wcpss.net/wileyes for additional upcoming events.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, too … @wileyelementary

News from our Wiley PTA

Thank You

In the frenzy of end of year activities, it's not easy to find time to reflect on all the PTA has accomplished this year, but it has been a great year at Wiley! None of it would have been possible without your generosity and support, so thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a wonderful summer, and rest up, we've got more great things planned for next year! Here are a few highlights from 2014/15:

·         Annual Fund- exceeded goal, raised over $17,000

·         Fun Run - exceeded goal- raised over $20,000 for technology

·         Provided Media Center with profits from book fairs, $3800 in new books!

·         Purchased 18 new laptops

·         Purchased storage boxes for playgrounds

·         Purchased two new picnic tables

·         Hosted back to school coffees

·         Instituted new clubs program

·         Increased the number and variety of social events

School Supply Packs:  No more wandering through big box stores looking for the right color folder with no tabs! The PTA is thrilled to announce a partnership with EPI (Educational Products Inc.) to provide school supply packs for Wiley students. Orders must be received by June 29th. Your school pack will be delivered directly to Wiley and be waiting for your child/ren at Meet the Teacher. It takes less than 5 minutes to be done with back to school supply shopping!

Please visit https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ and enter WIL772 for the school ID.

In years past, the PTA has collected donations of school supplies and backpacks. Last year, we were able to fill 70 backpacks with supplies for children who needed them. Instead of collecting and sorting mass amounts of donations, we are asking families who are able, to consider purchasing an extra pack. We will be accepting donations of backpacks and expect the need next year to be even greater than years past. Backpacks may be dropped off at Wiley. Your help is greatly appreciated!

PTA Socials:  Want to learn more about what the PTA is doing at Wiley and how you can get involved? We will have two opportunities this week for you to find out more!

·         Wednesday June 3rd, join us on the K-2 playground, for an after school popsicle social.

·         Thursday, June 4th, the PTA Board will conduct the last meeting of the year on the Rooftop at 401 Oberlin at 6:30pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP by June 2nd to president@wileypta.org, to receive directions.

May 18

Wiley International Carnaval Photos:  If you would like to save and print your own photo booth pictures, please visit Www.boothalternative.com. Then, click on the EVENTS link.

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast:   Calling all of our incredible Wiley volunteers!  Please allow us to celebrate you at our Volunteer Breakfast on Monday, June 1^st at 8:45am.  No matter how big or small your contribution, we are grateful for you!  Your invitation is here.  (Surely, you’d hate to just sit around after eating such a delicious breakfast … make plans to stay to volunteer at Field Day. See below!) 

Media Center News:  The media center will be open for book check out through Thursday, May 21. All books and magazines that have been checked out by students are due back Friday, May 22. Lost books can be paid for by a check made payable to Wiley or cash in the exact amount (we cannot make change). If you pay for a lost book and later find it, you can donate it to the library or keep it. We cannot refund money. Please contact Ms. Molloy with any questions about lost books. Thank you!

Field Day:  We will need your help for Field Day to be a success once again this year.  K-1^st-2^nd grade games will begin at 9:30 and end at 11:30.  Students in 3^rd-4^th-& 5^th will begin at 1:00 and end at 3:00.  Volunteers will be able to sign up for a game when they arrive at school on the day of the event.   All volunteers must already be pre-approved in order to take part in our activities.  You may volunteer for the whole day, or just during a certain time period, but please let me know so that I can ensure that we have full coverage.  If you are interested in helping please send me an e-mail (mschisler@wcpss.net) or send a note to school with contact information.  This year we are also having our volunteer breakfast before field day, so it would be a great way to allow us to thank you for your time and energy, as well as help out one more time this year!   

End-of-Grade testing:  This week, our 3^rd-5^th graders will take their end-of-grade tests for Reading & Math.  Fifth grade science will be administered Tuesday, May 26.  

One more shout-out for Ms. O’Brien!  Ms. Ware and I were honored to join Ms. O’Brien at last week’s WCPSS Teacher of the Year banquet.  Thank you, Ms. O’Brien, for representing us so well! (And thank you, PTA, for sponsoring & supporting us at the banquet!)

Wiley Spotlight

This week, the spotlight shines on Reggie Eaddy, Wiley’s custodian. 

Here's what Mr. Reggie had to say:  

What do you like to do during the summer? Fish, play basketball with my son, and sleep.

If you could work anywhere (other than Wiley), where would it be?  So many choices … The Oval Office - White House, Washington DC

Who was your most memorable teacher? Mr. Williams – Wendell Elementary School, Wendell, NC.  He had the ‘power of the pen’ … which meant that he wouldn’t argue back with you, but he would use his pen to write it down and send it to the office. 

What is something that you are most proud of, that most people wouldn’t know about you?  My kids – Jade (age 12), Kayshawn (age 11), and Latrell (age 6)

If you could have anyone as a teacher who would it be?  My father; he was a great teacher. 

 Upcoming Events

Monday, May 18:

Tuesday, May19: EOGs

Wednesday, May 20: EOGs; field trip – Ms. Kurtz & Ms. Leigh’s class

Thursday, May 21: EOGs; Family Night @ Pullen Park & Jersey Mike’s dining night out

Friday, May 22: EOGs

Don’t forget that Monday, May 25 is a holiday and there is no school!

Please consult the calendar on our website: www.wcpss.net/wileyes for additional upcoming events.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, too … @wileyelementary

News from our Wiley PTA

Pullen Park Event and Restaurant Night:  Pullen Park Social Event & Restaurant Night:  On Thursday, May 21st, the PTA will have the last social event and restaurant night of the year. Jersey Mike’s on Peace Street will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the PTA. Grab some sandwiches and head to Pullen Park (408 Ashe Ave) for an evening of fun with your Wiley friends. We have reserved the Carousel Pavilion beginning at 4:00. Rides at Pullen Park are $1.

Peace St. Jersey Mike's:

200 West Peace Street

Raleigh, NC 27603

Tel: 919-832-7972

Pullen Park:

408 Ashe Ave

Raleigh, NC 27606

Tel: (919) 996-6468

May 11

Thank You!  On behalf of the entire Wiley staff, please accept my sincerest gratitude for the outpouring of love during last week’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Letterland Event:  Please consider joining us Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Pullen Park to celebrate Letterland.  Haven’t heard of Letterland?  Just ask any Kindergarten, First, or Second Grade student!  Free admission into the park, and rides are $1.  Flyer can be found here. 

Did you hear?  At Wiley’s wild and crazy pep rally last Friday, a $10,000 check was presented to Ms. Khan and Wiley as part of Target’s #thanksabillion campaign.  Ms. Khan and Ms. O’Brien, along with all of our Wiley teachers, were honored with lots of loud noise! 

Wiley International Carnaval: The annual International Night at Wiley was a huge success. Students showcased their extensive language knowledge, while families and community members were able to expand their knowledge of other cultures and enjoy a family meal with our entire community. What a joy! Thank you to all volunteers and staff who helped with the months of planning to make the event such a pleasure. We look forward to next year's event and welcome any feedback and volunteer inquiries now. Email Sadie Hoover at shoover@wcpss.net to share. Additionally, if you would like to save and print your own photo booth pictures, please visit Www.boothalternative.com. Then, click on the EVENTS link.

Books are Magic:  The store opened today!  Thanks to the generous support of our Wiley families, the Books are Magic library is full of books that will supplement some of our students’ at-home collections. For more information about the Books are Magic programs, click here.

Wiley Spotlight

This week, the spotlight shines on Kathy Jeffries, Special Education teacher. 

What do you like to do during the summer? Read! Read! Read!  I also like to spend time with family, both near and far.

If you could teach anywhere (other than Wiley), where would it be?  I've been at Wiley for a long time....I think I'll just stay a while longer.

Who was your most memorable teacher? Miss Tonnies - She was my second grade teacher and the inspiration for me to become a teacher.

What is something that you are most proud of, that most people wouldn’t know about you?  My family - four children and four grandchildren (almost five).

If you could have anyone as a teacher who would it be?  Anyone because there is always someone who knows something that I don't know but want to know.

 Upcoming Events

Monday, May 11:

Tuesday, May12:

Wednesday, May 13: 

Thursday, May 14: Third Grade field trip to Science Museum; last day of Y-Learning afterschool program (note: this is Y-Learning, not YMCA afterschool care)

Friday, May 15:

Saturday, May 16:  WCPSS Letterland event at Pullen Park

Please consult the calendar on our website: www.wcpss.net/wileyes for additional upcoming events.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, too … @wileyelementary

News from our Wiley PTA

International Carnival: Wow! Just when you think that events at Wiley can’t get any better, the committee in charge of International Carnival, shows us what teamwork can really accomplish. The success of Friday’s celebration, exemplifies what this year has been about --the Wiley family, working together, in a spirit of unity, with positive leadership, to create something wonderful for our kids. Thank you to Sadie Hoover, the language teachers, the elective teachers, Stef Reed, Laurie Holderness, Katherine Hite, and all the volunteers who helped make this night a success!

Pullen Park Social Event & Restaurant Night:  On Thursday, May 21^st, the PTA will have the last social event and restaurant night of the year. Jersey Mike’s on Peace Street will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the PTA. Grab some sandwiches and head to Pullen Park (408 Ashe Ave) for an evening of fun with your Wiley friends. We have reserved the Carousel Pavilion beginning at 4:00. Rides at Pullen Park are $1.

Congratulations Go Green Club!  Wiley’s Go Green Club, mentored by Patricia Brezny, won the US Green Building Council’s Environmental Stewardship Challenge, in 3 categories. Wiley Elementary School placed 1st in the 'Sites' category, 2nd in 'Energy' and 3rd in 'Waste.'  They won a total of $950, to fund their club efforts for the upcoming year!

The Environmental Stewardship Challenge is a competition for K-12 schools. USGBC NC provides seed money and a Mentor to each school to help get them started. Students select projects to improve their school environment in one or more of the following categories: Energy, Water, Recycling, Indoor Air Quality, Site. Students work on their projects beginning in September and continue until the month of March. Students should engage the entire school population to increase the impact of their projects, and document their projects throughout the year. At the end of the Challenge, the documentation is judged by independent judges and cash prizes are awarded in each of the 5 categories.

Wiley PTA Open Positions:  Were you inspired by any of the PTA events you attended this year, or do you have ideas to make them better? Whether you have 15 minutes a week, or an hour a day, we can find a job for you! Below are a few of the programs and committees that need your help to make next year’s events a success.

Advocacy  This committee is tasked with improving communications and relationships between school staff and families; educating families and caregivers on important issues related to the health and educational success of their children.

VP Student Support and Enrichment  Vice Presidents are expected to attend monthly board meetings and submit reports, oversee and support committee chairs, act as liaisons between PTA Board members and committees, and support board sponsored events throughout the year.

Fun Run  This committee oversees the preparation, communication,  Event is scheduled for late February-early March. Preparation begins in December with the most significant time commitment during mid-February to mid-March. During the two weeks of the event, commitment can be 1-2 hours a day or more.

Healthy Lifestyles  This committee will promote healthy lifestyles by conducting programs and events that promote health education, physical activity, and parent involvement.

Gardens and Grounds  The International Gardens and Grounds Committee helps maintain the Wiley gardens and landscaping throughout the year.  Responsibilities include organizing regular Saturday grounds workdays 5-6 times during the school year, as well as coordination of people and materials.

Merchant Rewards  Merchant Rewards Committee manages programs and fundraisers which partner with businesses to bring in cash for the PTA. In the past, these programs included Harris Teeter Together in Education, Target Take Charge of Education, BoxTops, Food Lion, and Tea Collection clothing. Merchants may be added / revised each year.

Wiley Wear  Wiley Wear committee manages Wiley logo item sales throughout the year. The committee distributes and collects order forms, places the order with the printer, and distributes the clothing order.

More information on PTA positions and committees can be found at WileyPTA.org. If you are interested in any of the above positions, or in becoming more involved in Wiley PTA, please contact Teresa Jones, president@wileypta.org, or Elyse Lyons, vp@wileypta.org.