Weekly Newsletter
2/21 - 2/27/25
Sunday, 2/23 Triangle Rock Club Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, 3/1 Garden & Grounds Family Workday
Friday, 3/7 Separation Gym Basketball Skills Night Fundraiser
Monday, 3/10 Raise Craze Kickoff Day
Wiley PTA
Garden & Grounds Family Workday
Family volunteering opportunity – all ages welcome! *RESCHEDULED* to Saturday, March 1, 9am-12pm
Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming and receive up-to-date messages in case of reschedule:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AA4AC2DABF49-55023102-wiley
We will be sprucing up the Wiley campus for spring and can use all the help available. Mulching, transplanting shrubs, litter sweep, and more. Enjoy the fresh air (and provided snacks!) while making an impact on our campus and getting to know others in the Wiley community! If you have tools to bring (digging shovels, wheelbarrows, hand tools, mulching rakes) it would also be much appreciated.
Help Our 3rd Graders Master Multiplication!
Wiley Mathletes is boosting multiplication fluency, and we need your help! No special math skills needed, just 30 minutes before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play games with our 3rd graders. Sign up to volunteer here. Thank you!
Wiley Talent Show: Volunteers Needed & Save the Date!
Do you love seeing students shine on stage? The Talent Show committee is looking for volunteers to help plan this year’s show on Friday, 4/11, and to take the lead on organizing next year’s event!
This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to bring our school community together and celebrate the amazing talents of our students. No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and a willingness to help coordinate this exciting event.
Look for more details soon and start encouraging your kids to think about their acts!
If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please reach out to Traci at traciraerowe@gmail.com.
Raise Craze is Coming Back for its 2nd Year!
We’re excited to announce that Raise Craze is returning on Monday, 3/10! Flyers with registration information will go home in a few weeks, so be on the lookout.
Why Raise Craze and not Fun Run?
We’ve chosen to stick with Raise Craze for two key reasons:
More funds stay at Wiley – With Fun Run, 50% of donations go to the fundraising company. But with Raise Craze, we keep at least 90% of the funds raised!
Aligns with the Wiley Way – Raise Craze encourages students to give back to the community by completing acts of kindness (AOK), reinforcing the values we uphold at Wiley. Plus, it creates less interruption to instructional time.
We’re excited to see our community come together again for this meaningful and impactful fundraiser. Thank you for your continued support!
Order Your Wiley Yearbook
Don't miss out - order your Wiley yearbook today and save! Early bird pricing is just $15 through Friday, 3/14. After that, the price increases to $20.
You can also make a difference by donating a yearbook through the Donate-A-Book option at checkout, helping ensure every student gets one this year.
We also need your photos! We’re looking for grade-level photos and pictures from events, clubs, and classroom activities. Please send them with students’ names and grade level to yearbook@wileypta.org.
Lost and Found
Please check out the current Lost and Found inventory. You may claim your item in the cafeteria. Please remember to label your child's belongings to help us return them to their rightful owners. Let’s keep our Lost and Found clear! Thank you for your cooperation.
Wiley Foundation
Beat the Cold! Climb at the NEW Triangle Rock Club: Sunday 4-6 pm
Tired of being cooped up? Come join your Wiley friends at the new Triangle Rock Club at Salvage Yard for climbing fun this weekend! Get some exercise while supporting the Wiley Elementary Foundation – 50% of proceeds will benefit our school. Youth, adults and non-Wiley friends are invited to climb.
When: Sunday 2/23 at 4-6 pm
Where: Triangle Rock Club-Salvage Yard (1249 Wicker Drive, Raleigh)
To register and complete your waiver: Sign Up Here!
Details: Admission is $15/participant (all ages); includes harness rental & access to auto-belay & bouldering areas. Shoe rental is available for an additional $5; you can wear closed-toe sneakers if you don’t rent shoes. TRC staff will be on-site to assist climbers; an adult must remain on-site for youth participants.
Registration tips: 1) When you sign up, the “participant” is the climber. 2) After you fill out the waiver, go to your email! You must click on a “Please confirm your e-signature” link that comes via email to complete registration. Questions? Email Allison Gray at wileyelementaryfoundation@gmail.com.
Leave Your Child's Mark with a Legacy Brick
Personalized brick pavers line the walkway to Wiley's main entrance, reflecting decades of school history and capturing memories. To join this celebration of students and teachers, just click here! Orders are due by 3/7 and will be installed in May. Each brick is $150 and benefits our school via the Wiley Foundation. Questions? Contact us at wileyelementaryfoundation@gmail.com.
Calling All 5th Grade Families: Join the Bricks Campaign before Graduation!
Please help support a new Wiley tradition of honoring our 5th grade class with a set of engraved bricks lining the walkway to the main school entrance. These bricks will list the first names of all 5th graders and be installed before June graduation. We only need 14 more donations of $20 to reach our goal of paying for this!
Click here to see an example and participate by 3/7. Give what you can! Last year's 5th grade class loved being recognized in this way. This is also a great way for grandparents, relatives and friends to congratulate a student. Thank you to all the families who have already donated!
March Madness: Wiley Basketball Skills Night on 3/7
Don't just watch basketball in March - get on the court to build skills! Bring your students and their friends for a 90-minute "Wiley Night" training session at Separation Gym, an innovative youth basketball facility founded by NBA/WNBA skills coach Marcus Hodges. Several Wiley students train here and love it!
When: Friday 3/7 at 6-7:30 pm. Cost $25. Location: 3319 Anvil Place, Raleigh 27603 (just 10 minutes from Wiley). All skill levels are welcome. Separation Gym will donate 50% of each payment to the Wiley Foundation!
The night includes 1 hour of instruction and a 1/2 hour of free play. Sign up here: Separation Team x Wiley Foundation skills night.