Spoiled
by our PTA – Thank you, Wiley PTA, for the
incredible spread of goodies that you provided last Friday for our staff! Yum!
Special
Education Open House – If interested, the Wake County Special Education Advisory Council
will be hosting an information session Thursday,
November 13 @ Martin Middle School: 6:00 - Doors open & Resource Fair, 6:30 - Welcome, and 7:00 - information sessions. For more information, visit www.wakeseac.org
WRAL
Teacher of the Week – Ms. Hahner, Wiley’s
Instructional Resource Teacher, received a wonderful treat on Halloween. WRAL’s Gerald Owens surprised her with the
designation of Teacher of the Week! Ms.
Hahner’s WRAL Teacher of the Week debut will air next Wednesday,
November 12th!
Mindset
and Mrs. Ware - Click here
to check out a recent WCPSS blog post featuring our very own Katie Ware talking
about her growth through WCPSS’s Effective Teaching Framework staff
development!
Outreach
Opportunity - Ready to get that Halloween candy
out of the house? Wiley has partnered again with Halloween Candy Buyback
and Operation Gratitude to collect Halloween candy to send to US troops
overseas. Please bring your wrapped candy sorted by chocolate and
non-chocolate to the office by the morning of Friday,
November 7th. There is also an opportunity to include letters of
gratitude that are shipped along with our donation.
All details about the non-profit can be found
here: http://www.operationgratitude.com/get-involved/how-you-can-help/
A big thanks to Buckthal Orthondics that will be
shipping our donation to Operation Gratitude.
French with Raleigh Charter High School - As part of a partnership that Wiley’s French
Program is building with Raleigh Charter High School’s French Department,
RCHS students came to Wiley on Friday to present about French speaking
countries around the world. Students
made the "AWAlE " math game, a game played in many French speaking
African countries. Wiley students also had the chance to practice their French
with the high school students. A good
time was had by all!
Wiley Spotlight
This week’s Wiley spotlight shines on the
dynamic first grade teaching duo of Crystal Blum (right, in photo) and Mary Jo McCloud (left, in photo). Both Mrs. Blum and Ms. McCloud are new
additions to our Wiley family, and we are fortunate that they now call Wiley
home!
Mrs. Blum answered
these questions:
What do you like to do during the
summer? I love to
travel. I try to travel to a new country
each year. This summer’s travel,
however, took me to Disney World!
If you could teach anywhere, besides
Wiley, where would it be, and why? I
would teach at UNC-CH. I love it. I appreciate
the atmosphere and the spirit of the campus!
What is the funniest thing that
has happened to you while teaching? While
I was teaching at Lincoln Heights, a baby snake slithered across my foot in the
classroom. The girls all screamed, and the
boys all crept in for a closer look!
Who is your most memorable
teacher? Ms. Ledford,
6th grade teacher at Fallston Elementary School in Fallston,
NC. She exposed us to different cultures
and helped me develop my desire to learn and grow through travel.
Tell us about your family. My husband, Dave,
and I have a 6-year old son, Silas.
Ms. McCloud answered
these questions:
What do you enjoy doing during the
summer? I like to go
to the beach.
If you could work anywhere, besides
Wiley, where would it be, and why? I
would teach at Knotts Island Elementary School on Knotts Island, NC. That is where I went to school, and I love
it.
What is something that most people don’t
know about you? Growing
up, I took a ferry to and from school.
Who is your most memorable
teacher? Ms. Roche,
my third grade teacher at Knotts Island Elementary School.
What do you enjoy most about
Wiley? I enjoy the
inviting and welcoming atmosphere. I
have also enjoyed the culture of the school.
Upcoming Events
Friday, 11/7: PTA-sponsored Cultural Arts performance, African American Dance Ensemble; Early Release - dismissal at 1:15
Sunday, 11/9: PTA-sponsored grounds day, 1:30-3:30
Tuesday, 11/11: Veterans Day - no school
Wednesday, 11/12: First grade field trip to Morehead Planetarium
Thursday, 11/13: Third grade field trip to Joel Lane House; News crew field trip to Broughton HS
Monday, 11/17: Cecilia Rawlins Fund Kickoff at BusyBee to Benefit Backpack Buddies for Wiley Students, 6-9 pm (http://ceciliarawlinsfundkickoff.peatix.com/)
Friday, 11/21: Fourth grade field trip to NC Museum of History
Monday, 11/24: Make-up pictures
Wednesday, 11/26 - Friday, 11/28: Thanksgiving Vacation - no school
News from our Wiley PTA
Gardens
and Grounds and Go Green Announcements
The Gardens and Grounds Committee will hold the
next work day on Sunday November 9th from 1:30-3:30pm. We will continue the
mulching work at the front of the school. We need at least 5 wheelbarrows,
pitchforks, and rakes, and at least 10 adult volunteers. To sign up, go to:
More
Wiley Pals Needed:
Wiley Pals: Consider serving as a Wiley Pal to a
student who would benefit from regular attention from a caring, supportive
adult to help foster his/her school success. Wiley Pals meet briefly once a
week with their adult mentor. Meetings might include lunch in the cafeteria, a
quick check in at breakfast before school starts, or tutoring / reading in the
classroom with the child. Men are especially encouraged to try this exciting
1:1 opportunity.
Email jwilliams7@wcpss.net to join the program.
If you have questions about what it is like to be a Wiley Pal, reach out to
vp@wileypta.org, president@wileypta.org or vp.waysandmeans@wileypta.org. All
three have been involved in the program and can share experiences.
