Wiley News
May 10, 2021
Each Monday you'll receive this email with general Wiley news and information from school community partners - PTA, Wiley Elementary Foundation, Cecilia Rawlins Fund, and others.
Newsletters will be archived on our website.
Wiley News
THANK YOU! Our Wiley staff felt the L-O-V-E last week! Thank you, Wiley school family, for your kindness and generosity during Staff Appreciation Week. Grandest of gratitude to Mary Ellen Healy and her PTA team for organizing and sending us home with full hearts and full bellies!
Updated WCPSS Mask Guidance - Please note the following (repeat from WCPSS email): We are formally updating our guidance about face coverings based on the newest guidance issued by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit. The guidance makes the use of masks optional while outdoors, but still requires masks for children ages 5 and older while indoors and on school transportation.
For that reason, face coverings are no longer required outdoors for recess, classes held outdoors, outdoor PE class, outdoor eating, and similar small gatherings. Face coverings will still be required indoors and on school transportation.
Please note that the option belongs to the student or staff member on whether to wear a mask outdoors. A school does not have the option to mandate a mask requirement outdoors.
National Magnet Schools Award - Dance Party Celebration - TAKE TWO - Friday, May 14th at 3:00 - Families are welcome to join us to celebrate from the sidewalk (can't party on campus with us yet!). Whip up a sign, dust off the dancing shoes and bring your good cheer! VA students can join us on campus or via our Virtual Dance Party using code: WileyPE. Limited parking is available at the funeral home across St. Mary's Street and on the city streets - walk if you can do so! Student check-out will be available directly (if desired) from the party using "exit tickets" that will be provided. *Tentative plan - PreK-2 students in the soccer field area at the "new entrance" and 3-5 on the field at the back corner of campus by the basketball goal.
News from our Wiley PTA
IT’S BOOK FAIR WEEK!
Our online and in-store Wiley Book Fair at Quail Ridge Books is happening this week! Wiley will receive a portion of all sales when you follow the ordering instructions on this flyer. Quail Ridge is back to allowing shopping in-store at normal capacity. Thank you for supporting Wiley and Quail Ridge Books!
DONATE A YEARBOOK TO WILEY FIFTH GRADERS
It is our Wiley tradition to donate yearbooks for all the 5th grade students who wouldn't otherwise get one! We still need 24 yearbooks donated. It costs $14 to donate a book.
If you are able to help donate a yearbook:
visit www.strawbridge.net
click the "order pictures and yearbooks" button
enter school code FMYB100336
Click the button for "donate a yearbook".
Questions? Contact yearbook@wileypta.org
LIMITED QUANTITY OF YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Yearbooks are still available for purchase for $20 on a first come, first serve basis.
visit www.strawbridge.net
click the "order pictures and yearbooks" button
enter school code FMYB100336
SAVE THE DATE: YEARBOOK SIGNING EVENT ON JUNE 6.
Pick up your Wiley yearbook early at our yearbook signing event on June 6. Books will be available for pick up from 10am-12pm. Books not picked up will be distributed to classrooms on Monday 6/7 or mailed to VA students. More information coming soon.
PURCHASE YOUR STUDENT’S 2021-2022 SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE TODAY!
Once again this year, Wiley Elementary is partnering with EPI, a school supply vendor that ships the package directly to your child's classroom. With a few simple clicks, you can purchase supplies for your children, and completely AVOID waiting in line at multiple stores or hunting on Amazon.com! These school supplies have been hand-selected by Wiley teachers, so there's no guesswork on your part.
Here's how to purchase your school supplies today!
· Click this link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
· Code: WIL772
· For each of your children, order one grade-level pack and one language/electives pack.
· You can also order additional packs for students in need by adding extra packs to your shopping cart and labeling them DONATION DONATION (first and last name).
Questions? Ask Matt Ferraguto at vp.communications@wileypta.org
LEARN MORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KF8JE0sKg8
PTA LINKS:
DONATE to the Annual Fund
Follow the PTA on Facebook and Instagram
News from our Cecilia Rawlins Fund
Change is never easy. But, as we all know, it truly is the only constant in life.
For many of us, the end of the school year signals change in routines and activities. In addition to regular end of school year transitions, I am preparing for two changes in the coming weeks: After eleven years I’m transitioning away from being a parent at our beloved Wiley, a school that has nurtured and inspired my two sons. At the same time, I’m rotating off the Board of Wiley’s Cecilia Rawlins Fund – a non-profit I helped to create and birth with a group of Wiley parents back in 2014. I am the last of the original parents at Wiley. And, as I make this change, I ask that you help to continue the vital work of the Cecilia Rawlins Fund.
The Cecilia Rawlins Fund is the only organization of its kind in WCPSS. Named for Wiley’s long-time principal (10 years) who was known for her kindness and compassion, Cecilia used to purchase food and clothing for students from her own pocket. She knew that if the basic needs of students weren’t met, that learning was nearly impossible.
This nimble, all volunteer, donation-based non-profit provides weekend food through Backpack Buddies, helps families transitioning out of homelessness, assists with emergency rent and utility bills and much more all behind the scenes while maintaining dignity for our students. We are a group of dedicated, Wiley parents, former Wiley parents, staff and community members who recognize the special community here at Wiley and truly believe that rising tides lift up all boats.
If you agree, please join me in making an end of year donation to help us raise the needed $9k to send grocery gift cards home for every student who needs one this summer. Go to www.rawlinsfund.org to learn more and donate. Also, please consider joining our board to continue the good work in the Wiley community.
Wiley is a very special place and I’m so honored to have been a part of it for so long. To walk its historic halls and now it’s modern grounds. To me, The Cecilia Rawlins Fund and Wiley are inextricably linked. The former being an off shoot of that same special community. But, like a plant that has flowered and died making space for new growth it’s time for new energy in the soil. New families will arrive at Wiley in the autumn and new voices and energy will join the Rawlins Fund Board.
If the last year has taught us anything, now more than ever community is everything. And the needs of our community have never been greater. Help us continue Cecilia’s mission by actively supporting the Cecilia Rawlins Fund. Go to www.rawlinsfund.org to learn more and donate.
Thank you for ensuring the continuation of this important legacy.
Kathleen Lowe
News from our Wiley Elementary Foundation
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 13 - NOTE THE CHANGE - Asynchronous Day, Virtual Kindergarten Open House - 10:30 am and 6:30pm (Shhhhh... Fifth grade families, a Wiley fairy might be stopping by to drop off a yard sign on 5/13.)
Friday, May 14 - Celebration Dance Party, Take Two
Wednesday, May 26 - Asynchronous Day
Monday, May 31 - HOLIDAY - no school
Thursday, June 10 - Last Day of School, 5th Grade Promotion @ 9:30am at the entrance/soccer fields on College Place (hold Wednesday, too, just in case the forecast doesn't look favorable)
Guía de máscara WCPSS actualizada: tenga en cuenta lo siguiente (repetición del correo electrónico de WCPSS): Estamos actualizando formalmente nuestra guía sobre cubiertas faciales basadas en la guía más reciente emitida por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) en el Conjunto de herramientas de salud pública de StrongSchoolsNC. La guía hace que el uso de máscaras sea opcional mientras se está al aire libre, pero aún requiere máscaras para niños de 5 años en adelante mientras se encuentran en el interior y en el transporte escolar.
Por esa razón, ya no se requiere cubrirse la cara al aire libre para el recreo, las clases se imparten al aire libre, la clase de educación física al aire libre, comer al aire libre y reuniones pequeñas similares. Seguirá siendo necesario cubrirse la cara en el interior y en el transporte escolar.
Tenga en cuenta que la opción pertenece al estudiante o miembro del personal sobre si usar una máscara al aire libre. Una escuela no tiene la opción de exigir un requisito de máscara al aire libre.
Premio Nacional de Escuelas Magnet - Celebración de fiesta de baile - TOMA DOS - Viernes 14 de mayo a las 3:00 - Las familias son bienvenidas a unirse a nosotros para celebrar desde la acera (¡todavía no pueden divertirse en el campus con nosotros!) ¡Enciende un letrero, desempolva los zapatos de baile y trae tu buen ánimo! Los estudiantes de VA pueden unirse a nosotros en el campus oa través de nuestra Fiesta de baile virtual usando el código: WileyPE. Hay estacionamiento limitado disponible en la funeraria al otro lado de St. Mary's Street y en las calles de la ciudad; ¡camine si puede hacerlo! El registro de salida de los estudiantes estará disponible directamente (si lo desea) de la fiesta utilizando "boletos de salida" que se proporcionarán. * Plan tentativo - Estudiantes de PreK-2 en el área del campo de fútbol en la "nueva entrada" y 3-5 en el campo en la esquina trasera del campus junto a la portería de baloncesto.
PTA
¡ES LA SEMANA DE LA FERIA DEL LIBRO!
¡Nuestra Feria del Libro Wiley en línea y en la tienda en Quail Ridge Books se llevará a cabo esta semana! Wiley recibirá una parte de todas las ventas cuando siga las instrucciones de pedido en este folleto. Quail Ridge ha vuelto a permitir las compras en la tienda a su capacidad normal. ¡Gracias por apoyar a Wiley y Quail Ridge Books!
DONAR UN ANUARIO A WILEY QUINTO GRADO
¡Es nuestra tradición de Wiley donar anuarios para todos los estudiantes de quinto grado que de otra manera no recibirían uno! Todavía necesitamos donar 24 anuarios. Cuesta $ 14 donar un libro.
Si puede ayudar a donar un anuario:
visite www.strawbridge.net
haga clic en el botón "pedir fotografías y anuarios"
ingrese el código de la escuela FMYB100336
Haga clic en el botón para "donar un anuario".
¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con yearbook@wileypta.org
CANTIDAD LIMITADA DE ANUARIOS DISPONIBLES PARA LA COMPRA
Los anuarios todavía están disponibles para su compra por $ 20 por orden de llegada.
visite www.strawbridge.net
haga clic en el botón "pedir fotografías y anuarios"
ingrese el código de la escuela FMYB100336
GUARDE LA FECHA: EVENTO DE FIRMA DEL ANUARIO EL 6 DE JUNIO.
Recoja su anuario de Wiley temprano en nuestro evento de firma de anuarios el 6 de junio. Los libros estarán disponibles para recoger de 10 am-12pm. Los libros que no se recojan se distribuirán a los salones de clases el lunes 6/7 o se enviarán por correo a los estudiantes de VA. Más información próximamente.
¡COMPRE LOS MATERIALES ESCOLARES 2021-2022 DE SU ESTUDIANTE EN LÍNEA HOY!
Una vez más este año, Wiley Elementary se asocia con EPI, un proveedor de útiles escolares que envía el paquete directamente al salón de clases de su hijo. ¡Con unos pocos clics, puede comprar suministros para sus hijos y EVITAR por completo esperar en la fila en varias tiendas o cazar en Amazon.com! Estos útiles escolares han sido seleccionados a mano por los profesores de Wiley, por lo que no hay que adivinar por su parte.
¡Aquí le mostramos cómo comprar sus útiles escolares hoy!
· Haga clic en este enlace: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
· Código: WIL772
· Para cada uno de sus hijos, pida un paquete de nivel de grado y un paquete de idiomas / optativas.
· También puede pedir paquetes adicionales para los estudiantes que lo necesiten agregando paquetes adicionales a su carrito de compras y etiquetándolos DONACIÓN DONACIÓN (nombre y apellido).
¿Preguntas? Pregúntele a Matt Ferraguto en vp.communications@wileypta.org
MÁS INFORMACIÓN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KF8JE0sKg8
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary School
Website: www.wcpss.net/wileyes
Location: 301 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919-856-7723
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