We were excited to unwrap the fun on Friday! Parents, you truly outdid yourselves. The presents and gift bags were adorable and creative.
These are the last pictures of our Vienna Terrapins together until January 2026!
Happy Holidays from Vienna Elementary School! #withJOY
** HAPPY MAIL**
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
We are excited to celebrate #withJOY our Vienna Terrapin STANDOUT STUDENTS for the month of December and proudly recognize their outstanding achievements!
These remarkable students are honored for their outstanding qualities, which may include academic success, positive attitudes, athletic abilities, active participation, good decision-making, leadership skills, kindness, support for others, responsibility, and being true role models.
They are indeed the leaders of tomorrow!
These remarkable students are honored for their outstanding qualities, which may include academic success, positive attitudes, athletic abilities, active participation, good decision-making, leadership skills, kindness, support for others, responsibility, and being true role models.
They are indeed the leaders of tomorrow!
Today, our Vienna Terrapins enjoyed wearing their cheerful, bright, and delightfully tacky sweaters!
Tomorrow is the last day of Spirit Week! Are you present?! Dress as a holiday gift bag or present.
A friendly reminder: tomorrow is a half-day, and we will dismiss students at 12:45 p.m.
Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, January 5, 2026! #withJOY
Our Sports Day at Vienna Elementary School was filled with pure energy from start to finish on Wednesday, December 17, 2025!
In a surprising twist yesterday, the Grinch made off with a Christmas tree from our fifth-grade classroom at Vienna Elementary School!
But fear not! Brave fifth-grader Marlee Rogers jumped into action, not only rescuing the tree but also sharing important lessons about kindness and the true meaning of giving during the holiday season with the Grinch.
Let's give a big cheer for Marlee for spreading that joyful terrapin spirit! #withJOY
Click on the link: https://youtube.com/shorts/T73gt2ZSQck?feature=share
We had a Grinch of a time today at Vienna Elementary School! #withJoy
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, is "Go, TEAM, GO!" Day! Wear your favorite winter sports team attire—football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, is the Winter Concert for Vienna Elementary School at North Dorchester High School.
Students should arrive by 5:30 p.m., and the concert will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating this wonderful time of year!
We’re cozy and comfortable, ready to learn #withJOY! Spirit Week's Comfy Cozy Day at Vienna Elementary School was a lot of fun!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th, is Mean Green Grinch Day. Show your spirit by wearing green to represent the famous Mr. Grinch, and don’t forget to add a red heart!
** HAPPY MAIL**
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
Something is in the A I R at Vienna Elementary School! We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each Happy Mail note is color-coded to represent their "HOUSE" color, and our students can earn points for their "HOUSE" by showing off some fantastic positive behaviors, such as:
-Being a good friend
-Showing great improvement
-Showing kindness
-Excellent behavior ALL day
-Uplifting others
-Working well with others
-Helping others
-Following instructions
-Moving up a level in reading
We are so proud of our Vienna Terrapins and all their accomplishments! Keep up the great work! #withJOY
Due to hazardous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Dorchester County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025. Please be safe!
**Reminder for tomorrow: Holiday Spirit Week** #withJOY
- **Monday, December 15:** Holiday Spirit Week begins with Comfort Cozy Day! Wear your favorite holiday pajamas.
- **Tuesday, December 16:** Mean, Green Grinch Day! Represent the famous Mr. Grinch by wearing green, and don't forget a red heart!
- **Wednesday, December 17:**Go, Team, Go! Wear your favorite winter sports team attire (football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.).
- **Thursday, December 18:** "UGLY" Christmas Sweater Day! Wear your craziest, tackiest Christmas sweater!
- **Friday, December 19:** Are you PRESENT?!? Dress as a holiday gift bag or present.
Students who are not participating are expected to be in uniform.
- **Monday, December 15:** Holiday Spirit Week begins with Comfort Cozy Day! Wear your favorite holiday pajamas.
- **Tuesday, December 16:** Mean, Green Grinch Day! Represent the famous Mr. Grinch by wearing green, and don't forget a red heart!
- **Wednesday, December 17:**Go, Team, Go! Wear your favorite winter sports team attire (football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.).
- **Thursday, December 18:** "UGLY" Christmas Sweater Day! Wear your craziest, tackiest Christmas sweater!
- **Friday, December 19:** Are you PRESENT?!? Dress as a holiday gift bag or present.
Students who are not participating are expected to be in uniform.
On Thursday, December 11th, Mr. Kevin O'Malley visited Vienna Elementary School and captivated students in grades 1–5 with engaging stories from his life, clever coin tricks, and fun illustrations. The students were all smiles, with many commenting, "He is cracking me up!"
Mr. O'Malley is the co-author and illustrator of the popular Miss Malarkey series, as well as the author and illustrator of the award-winning Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and the New York Times bestseller Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share.
After his visit, every student in grades 1–5 received one of Mr. O'Malley's books to take home. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. O'Malley for inspiring our students to follow their dreams. We also appreciate Mrs. Connar Winn, our School Social Worker and Community School Liaison, for organizing this fantastic event.
The purchase of the books was generously funded through our school's COP (Concentration of Poverty) funds, making this experience possible for our students.
We are excited to celebrate #withJOY our Vienna Terrapin STANDOUT STUDENTS for the month of November and proudly recognize their outstanding achievements!
These remarkable students are honored for their outstanding qualities, which may include academic success, positive attitudes, athletic abilities, active participation, good decision-making, leadership skills, kindness, support for others, responsibility, and being true role models.
They are indeed the leaders of tomorrow!
These remarkable students are honored for their outstanding qualities, which may include academic success, positive attitudes, athletic abilities, active participation, good decision-making, leadership skills, kindness, support for others, responsibility, and being true role models.
They are indeed the leaders of tomorrow!
At Vienna Elementary School, 67 Days = 67 ways to shine #withJOY!
Tomorrow, we encourage everyone to wear their "HOUSE" t-shirts. Students who do not wear a "HOUSE" t-shirt are expected to wear their uniforms.
Magical Snowman Show at Vienna Elementary School on Friday, December 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us on a magical adventure through a Winter Wonderland of Fun! This show is filled with music, magic, and silliness. Your family will love watching the Magical Snowman appear before their eyes, as well as magical appearances by the snow-white rabbit. We will help the poor Snowman on his quest to stop him from melting before it’s too late!
Come see our school transform into a magical Winter Wonderland! Your family will go crazy when they see the GIGANTIC SNOWSTORM filling the whole room with fluffy white snow!
But… be careful! Where there is snow, sometimes there is a snowball fight! Bring your family and join us for the Magical Snowman Show! We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to the Vienna Parent Association for hosting this event!
Join us on a magical adventure through a Winter Wonderland of Fun! This show is filled with music, magic, and silliness. Your family will love watching the Magical Snowman appear before their eyes, as well as magical appearances by the snow-white rabbit. We will help the poor Snowman on his quest to stop him from melting before it’s too late!
Come see our school transform into a magical Winter Wonderland! Your family will go crazy when they see the GIGANTIC SNOWSTORM filling the whole room with fluffy white snow!
But… be careful! Where there is snow, sometimes there is a snowball fight! Bring your family and join us for the Magical Snowman Show! We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to the Vienna Parent Association for hosting this event!
Vienna Elementary School students recently voted on a name for our little terrapin, and the winner is "Cookie"! Cookie's aquarium is right by the main office, and the students love stopping by to say hi.
Starting in 2026, fourth-grade students will have the opportunity to join the Terps Club and learn more about Cookie.
A bit of backstory: Cookie was born on Poplar Island and was immediately taken in by scientists involved in the Head Start Program. This program is a partnership between the University of Ohio, the Port of Baltimore (which is currently rebuilding Poplar Island), and the Maryland Environmental Science Department, all aimed at rebuilding the terrapin population.
The goal is to take the terrapins out of the wild soon after they hatch, when they are about the size of a quarter, a time when they naturally go into hibernation. The terrapins are placed in participating classrooms, where they grow to about the size of a cheeseburger before being released back into Poplar Island, their natural habitat. The hope is that these terrapins will have a better chance of survival compared to those that emerge from hibernation in the wild.
We are happy to have Cookie as part of our Vienna family! #withJOY
Starting in 2026, fourth-grade students will have the opportunity to join the Terps Club and learn more about Cookie.
A bit of backstory: Cookie was born on Poplar Island and was immediately taken in by scientists involved in the Head Start Program. This program is a partnership between the University of Ohio, the Port of Baltimore (which is currently rebuilding Poplar Island), and the Maryland Environmental Science Department, all aimed at rebuilding the terrapin population.
The goal is to take the terrapins out of the wild soon after they hatch, when they are about the size of a quarter, a time when they naturally go into hibernation. The terrapins are placed in participating classrooms, where they grow to about the size of a cheeseburger before being released back into Poplar Island, their natural habitat. The hope is that these terrapins will have a better chance of survival compared to those that emerge from hibernation in the wild.
We are happy to have Cookie as part of our Vienna family! #withJOY
Attention, Vienna Elementary families! Don't forget that tomorrow is a half-day for our students. Dismissal will be at 12:45 p.m.
Ship Ahoy!
In October, Miss Shanise Perry and Mrs. Katie Cole took their 4th-grade students on an exciting adventure aboard the Sultana, a 97-foot topsail schooner. They boarded the Sultana at Long Wharf in Cambridge for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Cole and Miss Perry for organizing the trip, and to the Sultana staff for teaching our students about the history and environment of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as maritime life in the 18th century. #withJOY
**STAFF "Underground Spirit Week" took place from Monday, November 3rd, to Friday, November 7th, 2025.** #withJOY
**Monday:** Our Hallway Heroes kicked off the week with capes, and their enthusiasm for "flying" through the halls earned them bonus points!
**Tuesday:** Stache Bash was a hit! Everyone enthusiastically participated by wearing mustaches, and Mr. Abbott showed great spirit by shaving his beard for the occasion.
**Wednesday:** We had a great time celebrating Secret Service Day! The staff dressed as Secret Service agents to protect "HER MAJESTY, MADAM TERRAPIN," our esteemed principal, Mrs. Price, while also honoring her birthday.
**Thursday:** During Monochrome Day, we each showcased our favorite color from head to toe, encouraging creativity and vibrant expression among staff and students alike.
**Friday:** We wrapped up the week with Ties and Tutus Day, where everyone enjoyed the playful mix of tutus and ties. It was a fantastic way to end the week!
The students truly appreciated seeing our joyful spirit while we continued to teach. Overall, we shared a wonderful week filled #withJOY and unity!
