Supply Lists

2016/17 Supply List

Kindergarten

·         blue pocket-only folder

·         yellow pocket-only folder

·         marble composition book with story paper

·         1” black view vinyl binder

·         24 – No. 2 yellow pencils

·         8 count Crayola small crayons

·         4 - Black chisel tip dry erase white board markers

·         12 - glue sticks

·         2 – pink bevel erasers

·         1 box of tissues

·         1 container of disinfecting wipes

·         1 box sandwich bags (50 ct)

·         1 box gallon bags (25 ct)

·         1 container of pump hand sanitizer

First Grade

·         5 marble composition books (black, not spiral)

·         2 packs – 24 ct. Crayola crayons

·         8 – elmers glue sticks

·         1 pack – 12 ct. presharpened colored pencils

·         1 pack – 8 ct. Crayola washable broad markers

·         1 box of tissues

·         24 – No. 2 yellow pencils

·         2 packs – 4 ct black expo dry erase markers

·         1 box sandwich bags (50 ct)

·         1 box gallon bags (25 ct)

·         1” white vinyl binder with clear cover

Second Grade

·         1 - blue plastic pocket-only folder

·         1 - red plastic pocket-only folder

·         1 - orange plastic folder with brads

·         1 - Spiral non-perforated green wide ruled notebook – 70 pages

·         1 - Spiral non-perforated blue wide ruled notebook – 70 pages

·         1 – wide ruled marble composition notebook – 100 pages

·         1 – 12-pack no. 2 yellow pencils

·         2 – 24 ct. packs Crayola crayons

·         2 – elmer’s glue sticks

·         1 box of tissues

·         1 – 4 pk. Black expo dry erase markers

Third Grade

·         6 – pencil cap erasers

·         1 – 12-pack no. 2 yellow pencils

·         1 - Spiral non-perforated green wide ruled notebook – 70 pages

·         1 - Spiral non-perforated blue wide ruled notebook – 70 pages

·         1 - Spiral non-perforated red wide ruled notebook – 70 pages

·         2 – wide ruled marble composition notebook – 100 pages

·         blue pocket-only folder

·         green pocket-only folder

·         red pocket-only folder

·         yellow pocket-only folder

·         elmers 40-oz school glue

·         2 boxes tissues

·         2 packs – 4 ct. expo black chisel tip dry erase markers

·         2 – earbud headphones

·         1” flexible binder

·         1 pack – wide ruled notebook paper (200ct)

Fourth Grade

·         1 pack – presharpened colored pencils – 12ct.

·         2 packs – 12 ct. No2 yellow pencils

·         1 pack – 8 ct. Crayola washable broad makers

·         4 – pocket-only folders

·         1 - 1.5” white hardback vinyl binder

·         4 – marble composition notebook

·         1 pack – wide ruled notebook paper (200ct)

·         1 box tissues

·         1 – nylon pencil bag that can snap into notebook

·         2 – glue sticks

·         1 pack – 4ct colored Expo markers

Fifth Grade

·         1 - 2” durazip zipper binder (bulk)

·         1 – 12 ct. No.2 pencils with erasers

·         2 – spiral non-perforated wide rule notebook (70 ct)

·         4 – marble composition notebook

·         1 pack – wide ruled notebook paper (200ct)

·         2 – pocket only folder

·         5-tab multi-colored index paper divider

·         1 – 12 ct pack of colored pencils

·         1 – Websters New Rogets Pocket Thesaurus (OPTIONAL)

O’Brien & Kurtz

·         2 – pocket & brad folder

·         1 - spiral non-perforated wide rule notebook (70 ct)

·         1 – marble composition notebook, wide ruled

·         1 – 12 ct pack of colored pencils

·         4 – glue sticks

·         2 box tissues

Language Classes

·         1 – wide ruled marble composition notebook

·         1 box tissues

·         2 – glue sticks

·         1 – pocket-only folder

Kick Off to Kindergarten!

Calling all rising K students ... from WCPSS ...

We would like to invite all of our rising kindergartners to learn what school is like at Kick-Off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum on Saturday, August 20 from 9am to 5pm. You and your child will learn valuable information at this session. You’ll be able to practice a lunch line, get moving at recess, hop on a school bus and explore typical Kindergarten activities. This event is free and open to all rising kindergartners and their families. For more information, visit their website at www.marbleskidsmuseum.org 
Con el objetivo de que aprendan lo que es la escuela, invitamos a nuestros niños que van a entrar al Kindergarten en todas las escuelas, al Kick-Off to Kindergarten (lanzamiento del Kindergarten) en el museo Marbles Kids Museum el sábado 20 de agosto de 9 am a 5 pm. Usted y su niño recibirán información valiosa durante esta sesión. Tendrán la oportunidad de practicar la fila para el almuerzo, moverse durante el recreo, subirse en un autobús escolar y explorar las actividades típicas del Kindergarten. Este evento es gratuito y está disponible para todos los niños que van a entrar al Kindergarten y sus familias. Para mayor información, visite el sitio web www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.

May 9-13 ... International Spirit Week and Wiley Gives Back!

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 - YOU DAY

GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITY:

Collect books for students to read over the summer.

COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Wiley International Studies Families

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL:

Quality Education

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• Think of ONE vocabulary word that describes you.
• Dress up in a way that represents this word.
• Try to guess the vocabulary word your classmates dressed as.

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 and dress "60's & 70's" style.

THURSDAY - CULTURE DAY

GIVE BACK OPPORTUNITY:

Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary is standing #withMalala to empower Adolescent girls through secondary education.

Clothing Drive - please donate gently used children and women's clothing to benefit the Malala Fund (no sleepwear, undies, socks, or damaged/stained/altered items).

GLOBAL PARTNER:

Malala Fund

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:

No Poverty, Reduced Inequalities, Gender Equality, Quality Education

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

• Dress in a way that represents your culture, the language you take, or a country you would like to visit.
• Take time to today to make a small flag that represents your culture, the language you take or a country you would like to visit. (You will get a chance to use these flags during the International Parade on Friday evening.)
• Learn to say hello in the native language so that you may greet others in that language today.

FRIDAY - WILEY DAY!

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FOOD, BOOK, and CLOTHING 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

FRIDAY, MAY 13TH, 5:30-7:30PM

WHERE

301 SAINT MARYS STREET

RALEIGH, NC

MORE INFORMATION

Come enjoy the fun!

5:30 - 7:30 -Food Trucks $$ and Booths

5:15 - 5:30 - Karate Performance

5:30 - 5:45 - Scottish Dancers Performance

5:50 - PTA Announcement

6:00 - 7:20 -Parade and Language and Music Performances.

7:20 - Go Green Announcement

7:30 - Zumba Session

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Bring chairs, blankets, and wear sunblock for the picnic.
• There will be food trucks available (opening at 5ish), but you may bring your own picnic goodies instead. (Food Truck options include: Manna LLC, KocinA, Bo’s Kitchen, Loco Pops, Two Roosters, Pelican’s SnoBalls.)
• All events will take place on or near the 3-5 Playground.
• Parking is prohibited in the Wiley parking lot. Please carpool, walk, or park at Gate 4 at St. Mary's or on the street. 
• Wear apparel that reflects cultural heritages or come in your Wiley Wear.
• Adults must supervise children at all times.
• Your Wiley Spirit

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THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL GOALS - EVERYONE NEEDS EVERYONE!

INSPIRED BY WILEY STUDENTS!

@wileyelementary

Students at Wiley are immersed in the Asia Society Global Matrix (Investigate the World, Recognize Perspectives, Communicate Ideas, and Take Action). This year our 4th and 5th graders spent some considerable time learning about the United Nations Global Goals! We at Wiley can make a difference!

Single Subject Acceleration

Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) Information 

Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) is the practice of assigning a student to a higher-grade level than is typical, given the student's age, for the purpose of providing access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities in either Language Arts OR Math by testing out of the next grade levels material.
What is the process for Single Subject Acceleration? 
Parents can nominate his/her child to skip a grade level of content in either Language Arts OR Mathematics. The nomination window is only open from 4/20/2016 to 5/4/2016. (There will be no late nominations accepted.)  The nomination forms as well as more information are available through the online site listed below. The testing window is from 5/12/2016 to 5/18/2016.For more information, please refer to www.wakeacceleration.weebly.com or contact your school’s SSA contact Mrs. Ziada Brandt at eziada-brandt@wcpss.net.

Way to Go Wiley!

Please join the Wiley Family as we celebrate the following recent accomplishments!  

• Wiley is a North Carolina nominee for the national recognition as a Green Ribbon School!

• Wiley was named as a School of Excellence by the Magnet Schools of America!
• Wiley is a finalist for the Magnet Schools of America's designation as Magnet School of the Year!

• Ms. Ross, fifth grade teacher, was named as a semi-finalist for Wake County's Teacher of the Year. She also recently received a scholarship for a summer excursion to South Africa! 

• Several fifth grade students were recently honored as winners in the NC Poetry Society's Student Contest - Zaniyah (2nd place), Conner (3rd place), Kayla (honorable mention), and Isaiah (honorable mention).

• Sadie (fifth grade student) was honored as a guest poetry reader at Wake County's United Arts Council's First Friday poetry reading.  
• NCACS Illustrated Poem Competition Winners - Noe (1st place in K-2 division), Francesca (1 place in 3-5 division), Gabe (2nd place in 3-5 division), and Kara (3rd place in 3-5 division) 

Thursday, January 28

Proctors Needed: Access testing for English Language Learners will begin next week and we need you!  Please visit this link for more information.  Contact Chris Hahner for more information – chahner@wcpss.net. No experience needed!

Winter Thanks Spirit Week … Wiley Gives Back:  What a success!  We received wonderful feedback about our week of fun and service.  Thank you for your participation! 

We LOVE our Wiley PTA!  The entire Wiley staff was treated to a relaxing & delicious breakfast buffet just before the winter break. Family and friends covered the classrooms while we stuffed our bellies and delighted in a fun raffle for awesome prizes. From donuts to Amazon gifts cards to spa treatments … wow, we were spoiled.  Over 60 volunteers were on campus to make this day a success while many others contributed food & raffle prizes. Thank you!

As if that weren’t enough, PTA recently awarded over $1,000 in grant money to support the professional journeys of several of our teachers and administration. Criteria for selection highlighted professional development and links to either our magnet theme or healthy schools initiative.  Again, THANK YOU Wiley PTA!

 

Spelling Bee:  Congratulations to all of our brave and courageous Spelling Bee finalists! I was so proud of each participant!  Noah, a third grader, prevailed after several tense rounds of battle with a second grader! 

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Hop on over to Dorton Arena where you’ll bump into several of our Wiley students celebrating Chinese New Year.  More information about Raleigh’s Chinese New Year Festival can be found here. 

Welcome … Since our last update, Kristin Brownell has re-joined the Wiley staff as a reading intervention teacher and Meghan Sollars joined us as a part-time AIG teacher.  AND, we also welcomed back (with love) Katie Ware and Chris Hahner from maternity leave.  Please also join me in welcoming Ms. Love (Ms. Smith’s student teacher from Meredith College), Ms. De Leon (Ms. Jeffries’ student teacher from William Peace University), Ms. Shriver (Ms. Thompson’s student teacher from William Peace University), and Ms. Dombroski (Ms. Williams’ counseling intern from N C State University). 

Behind the Scenes:  Big thanks to these guys for getting us up & running after our winter weather this past weekend!  

Wiley Spotlight

This week’s Wiley spotlight shines on our Teaching Assistant of the Year, Mrs. Kari Brown.  Mrs. Brown serves as a Teaching Assistant in Ms. Thompson’s Kindergarten Class.  Staff and students used these words to describe Mrs. Brown - kind, sweet, caring, and loving.  What more could you ask for?

Congratulations to Mrs. Brown and Ms. Ross (Teacher of the Year) for representing us so well!

 Upcoming Events

Friday, January 29:  Magnet Application Period closes

February 1-5:  Ms. Price’s 5^th grade students welcome writer-in-residence Michael Beadle (sponsored by Wiley’s PTA Cultural Arts committee)

Thursday, February 11:  Wiley welcomes Hot Horns for an exciting musical presentation (sponsored by Wiley’s PTA Cultural Arts committee)

Friday, February 12:  Early Release for Students @ 1:15pm

Monday, February, 15: Make-Up Day

Thursday, February 18: Board Advisory Council Meeting @ Millbrook Elementary School at 12:00pm

Tuesday, February 23: Wiley’s Fun Run pep rally

Friday, March 4:  Wiley’s Fun Run; Early Release @ 1:15pm

Thursday, March 10:  Talent Show

News from our Wiley PTA

SPRING TALENT SHOW DETAILS It’s official! The Wiley Talent Show will be held on Thursday, March 10. Contrary to what we wrote in last week’s email, the talent show will be open to all Wiley students (K-5). Interested students should submit information about their acts online by Friday, March 4.

 All the information you’ll need about the show, as well as application instructions, can be found here: http://bit.ly/2016-Wiley-Talentshow 

ANNUAL FUND TAX LETTERS This week, the PTA sent home tax letters for contributions to the Annual Fund. If you did not receive a letter but think that you should have, please email vp.waysandmeans@wileypta.org.