Wiley Way Soirée

"Around the World" Party & Auction Benefitting the Wiley Elementary Foundation & Cecilia Rawlins Fund

It's time for the annual Wiley Way Soirée! The Soirée is an adults-only charity event to address and support important needs in the Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary School community while having lots of fun. The Soirée also fosters a strong school community by celebrating the pillars of the “Wiley Way”: collaboration, empathy, kindness and respect.

Parents, teachers, alum families, and friends of the school are all invited. This year our theme is "Around the World." The evening will feature:

Dinner buffet by Eat Thai Raleigh * Desserts by Strong Arm Bakery * Grown-up games * Trophy Brewing beer/wine/NA drinks * Music by DJ Supreme * Dancing * Silent auction

The Wiley Way Soirée benefits two non-profit groups at Wiley that are meeting needs that go beyond the school PTA's scope:

• The Cecilia Rawlins Fund supports students and families in the Wiley community who require essential living assistance, such as food and housing. This need has grown dramatically at our school during the past two years. Addressing these needs helps students succeed in the classroom and lets teachers focus on teaching.
• The Wiley Elementary Foundation supplements key areas of teacher and staff pay each year at the school. The money it raises fills gaps left by public education budget cuts. Paying for more teacher/staff hours results in lower student:teacher ratios, more instructional time, and a stronger magnet program. 

All proceeds from this event, including the silent auction, are shared 50-50 by the organizations. 

Tickets & Donated Teacher Tickets

Early Bird tickets until 10/6 are $65/person. The actual full cost is $80/person so, if you're able, please consider making a donation at check-out to round up. Full-price tickets of $80/person start on 10/7. 

We are also asking for donations of Teacher Tickets so teachers and staff can attend for free! Last year we had an amazing 42 tickets donated. It’s much more fun when teachers and staff come! Teacher tickets will be $65/person for the full sales period.

Buy tickets and donate teacher tickets here.

Soirée Sponsors

Consider supporting the event as a Soirée sponsor! We’ve expanded sponsor benefits -- such as number of entry tickets and donated teacher tickets -- at all price levels this year! 

Click here to learn more about sponsorships and sign up.

Silent Auction 

The Wiley Way Soirée silent auction will be an online opportunity for our community to share and bid on unique and exciting items at a range of price points. You can participate in the auction as a donor or bidder whether you attend the Soirée or not!  The auction will be live October 11-18. Sign up to donate an item in the "Sponsor This Event" section of the ticket page.

What to Wear

Festive/cocktail attire. The party venue features both indoor space and a tented outdoor grass area, so we discourage spiky high heels.

Parking 

Parking on site is limited, but front door VIP parking is included in several sponsor packages! There is on-street parking when the small lot fills up. We recommend ride sharing services. 

Questions about all things Soirée? Contact:

Eleanor Talley at ceciliarawlinsfund@gmail.com / (703) 772-9740 

Allison Gray at WileyElementaryFoundation@gmail.com / (919) 452-4137