Our"Stand Out Students'" for November! These extraordinary students are celebrated for their remarkable qualities, which could include academic achievements, positive attitudes, athleticism, active participation, making good choices, demonstrating leadership, showing kindness, helping others, taking responsibility, and serving as exemplary role models.
Join us in applauding their exceptional accomplishments!
Please note that Elizabeth "Gracie" Wheatley was not available for the picture.
Get ready for an amazing week filled with fun and festive spirit for our students and staff!
**Monday, December 9th**
**Candy Cane Day!** Wear red and white or striped clothing!
**Tuesday, December 10th**
**Mean, Green Grinch Day!** Represent the famous Mr. Grinch by wearing green, and don't forget a red heart!
**Wednesday, December 11th**
**Go, Team, Go!** Wear your favorite winter sports attire (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.).
**Thursday, December 12th**
**"Ugly" Christmas Sweater Day!** Wear your craziest, tackiest Christmas sweater!
**Friday, December 13th**
**Are You PRESENT?!** Dress as a holiday gift bag or present.
Friday, December 13th
Join this fun filled week, and let's create unforgettable memories together!
Wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt tomorrow, December 6th!
Don't miss our exciting Movie Night for Vienna Elementary Families on Friday, December 13, 2024! The doors of Vienna Elementary School will open at 6:00 PM, and the movie begins promptly at 6:30 PM. Bring your favorite blanket or chair and get comfy for an evening of fun.
Enjoy delicious pizza and popcorn, provided by the Vienna Parents Association. We can’t wait to share this memorable night with you and your family!
Please note that an adult family member must accompany the children during the event. Thank you!
Mr. Sorrells' 4th grade class recently completed an engaging "Worlds Collide" Social Studies unit! Throughout this exciting journey, the students explored the rich cultures of Native Americans, examined what motivated Europeans to explore and settle in North America, and learned about the complex interactions between these two groups.
To bring their learning to life, the students created imaginative shoebox dioramas that vividly showcased the diverse lifestyles of both Native Americans and European settlers. Each diorama was bursting with creativity, featuring elements such as houses, food, clothing, and tools for hunting, fishing, and farming from that period.
Mr. Sorrells found that this hands-on approach helped the students grasp and appreciate these fascinating cultures and historical events. What an excellent way to make learning enjoyable and memorable!
No, that wasn’t a storm in Vienna, just the thunder of hundreds of feet of students, families, and staff Turkey Trotting around the school earlier this week! There were no prizes for fast times in this Trot, but all participants were part of a raffle with lots of great prizes being offered, including (of course) a turkey dinner. Congratulations to top prize winners Cole Condon (3rd), Charles Coulbourne (1st), and Chance Blades (2nd)! And, yes, that’s Superintendent Thompson in the middle of a group of students, combining two of his favorites: running and kids! #DCPS23NoMore
Vienna Elementary School picture retake day is Thursday, December 5th. Parents can order pictures on mylifetouch.com with the code EVTCG9FPM.
Thank you!
Vienna Elementary School is excited to announce our Winter Concert at North Dorchester High School on Wednesday, December 11. Our students are asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m., and the concert will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
VIENNA CHRISTMAS PARADE IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH.
Emmalyn Stack, a first grader at Vienna Elementary School, plays lacrosse as an attack/midfield player for Dorchester Lacrosse. Last year was her first year playing, and she is excited to participate again next year! Everyone at Vienna Elementary School is so proud of you, Emmalyn!
Baylee Disney and Annaya Thompson are both in Mrs. Rider's 2nd-grade class and have developed a wonderful friendship this year. They decided to come to school dressed as twins, a fun way to celebrate their bond. Baylee woke up early so her mom could style her hair to resemble Annaya's, showing her commitment to their friendship. Their excitement throughout the day highlights the joy that friendship brings.
Pep Rally is set for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th, with exciting activities planned for the day!
Please wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt!
Take a look at Addison McFarlane, a 3rd grade student of Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Perry, as she performs on the balance beam at Beach Bounders Gymnastics! Her impressive balance is a great reminder of how hard work and dedication can lead to success. Keep it up, Addison! We’re all cheering for you!
Mrs. Susan Thomas and Mrs. Kayla Rider’s 2nd-grade students at Vienna Elementary School hosted a Poetry Cafe as a culminating activity for their American Reading Company Literacy Lab. Centered around a Beauty and the Beast theme, the students embraced their love of poetry as Belle embraced her love of books.
From mystery readers to poem rankings, students were exposed to the magic each poet possessed. Literary devices such as onomatopoeia, rhythm, rhyme, repetition, alliteration, etc., were abundant at the cafe. Each student concluded by sharing one of their poems, included in a collection of poems written during the quarter.
Thank you, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Rider, for sharing your love of poetry with your students!
Wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt tomorrow, Friday, November 22, 2024.
It's Turkey Trot Time!
Come and cheer on our students as they run in our 6th Annual Turkey Trot on Monday, November 25th, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.!
Participants, who will be called" trotters," will pay $1.00 to run a one-mile Turkey Trot course around Vienna Elementary School and will receive one ticket for our raffle!
After the Turkey Trot, there will be a small celebration where there will be water, healthy snacks, and a raffle. All proceeds will benefit our three VES Houses.
The items being raffled off are a TV, a complete turkey dinner including dessert, "House" rally towels, pumpkin pies, footballs, Fitbit ,and a $50.00 gift card to WalMart. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $1.00 each or 15 for $10.00.
Adults and younger siblings are invited to participate and/or cheer on students along the course. However, Vienna students may simply stay after school for this event, which will begin promptly at 4:00. If an adult is not attending, students must be picked up at 4:45 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the Turkey Trot!
Fifth grade is having a blast at NorthBay! They kicked things off by zooming down the zipline on their first day.
Meet our friend, Chance Blades, who is taking on the role of the word "what." This word is commonly used in questions that frequently appear in our reading, so mastering it is essential for achieving fluency.
Mrs. Carroll, what a fun game you've created to help recognize words and make reading enjoyable!
Chance, you are a fantastic actor! You did an excellent job portraying "what" for the day!
In Mrs. Cole's 3rd grade class, students transformed pumpkins into representations of their favorite book characters. Mrs. Cole utilized an excellent learning tool by combining hands-on activities with reading through the Pumpkin Pal project and book reports.
Each student selected a beloved book to read and decorated a pumpkin to represent the main character. They created the pumpkin and the report at home before bringing them to school. Finally, the students presented their projects to the class. Just look at the pictures. The students are so proud, and Mrs. Cole is, too!
Raelyn Windsor is undercover, assuming a dual role as herself and the word "the." Throughout the day, everyone at school referred to her simply as "the."
"The" is the most frequently used word in the English language, making it an essential term for students to learn.
Thank you, Raelyn, for helping your classmates in Mrs. Carroll's class understand the importance of the word "the."
