** 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
Kindergarten Readers at Vienna Elementary! 📚
Students in Mrs. Dechert’s kindergarten class at Vienna Elementary School are building a love for reading!
Our young learners are enjoying books every day and working hard to become strong readers. Remember — reading just 30 minutes a day makes a big difference! #withJOY
We are proud of our Vienna Terrapins for showing that great readers start early! 🐢📖
5th Grade Science Exploration 🔬
Students in Mr. Sorrells’ 5th grade science class at Vienna Elementary School have been busy conducting a Stability Test investigation. Using different ingredients, students observed and recorded how different substances stabilize liquid mixtures and predicted which combinations would remain stable.
Through this hands-on experiment, students practiced:
• Making scientific predictions
• Careful observation and recording data
• Comparing results
• Learning how different materials interact
Our young scientists did a wonderful job working together and thinking like real researchers. Experiences like these make science exciting and meaningful!
Great work, 5th Grade Terrapins! 🐢🔬#withJOY
Students in Mr. Sorrells’ 5th grade science class at Vienna Elementary School have been busy conducting a Stability Test investigation. Using different ingredients, students observed and recorded how different substances stabilize liquid mixtures and predicted which combinations would remain stable.
Through this hands-on experiment, students practiced:
• Making scientific predictions
• Careful observation and recording data
• Comparing results
• Learning how different materials interact
Our young scientists did a wonderful job working together and thinking like real researchers. Experiences like these make science exciting and meaningful!
Great work, 5th Grade Terrapins! 🐢🔬#withJOY
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in completed bookmarks!
📚⚾ Shorebirds Hit the Books is Back for 2026! ⚾📚
The Shorebirds Hit the Books Reading Program, presented by The Brace Place, runs January 20 – February 27, 2026!
Students who read 4 books and return their completed bookmark will earn TWO (2) FREE Upper Reserved Seat tickets to their school’s Shorebirds game 🎟️
✨ Vienna Elementary School students will also be honored with a pre-game parade at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium!
🏆 Plus, the top two schools with the highest ticket redemption will receive a donation from the Shorebirds.
📬 More information was sent home on Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
Let’s dive into those books, Vienna Terrapins! 📖
#WithJOY
📚⚾ Shorebirds Hit the Books is Back for 2026! ⚾📚
The Shorebirds Hit the Books Reading Program, presented by The Brace Place, runs January 20 – February 27, 2026!
Students who read 4 books and return their completed bookmark will earn TWO (2) FREE Upper Reserved Seat tickets to their school’s Shorebirds game 🎟️
✨ Vienna Elementary School students will also be honored with a pre-game parade at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium!
🏆 Plus, the top two schools with the highest ticket redemption will receive a donation from the Shorebirds.
📬 More information was sent home on Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
Let’s dive into those books, Vienna Terrapins! 📖
#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.
We encourage everyone to wear their "HOUSE" t-shirts. Students who do not wear a "HOUSE" t-shirt are expected to wear their uniforms.
The Diamondback Terrapin 🐢
Vienna Elementary School 4th-grade students recently had an exciting hands-on learning experience as they explored the life cycle of the Diamondback Terrapin!
A Senior Environmental Specialist from the Maryland Environmental Service, Ms. Beth Ross, visited our classrooms along with Ms. Perry and Dr. Lucas, our 4th-grade teachers, to provide an engaging educational program. Students learned about terrapin habitats, growth, behavior, and conservation through interactive, hands-on activities.
Through this special classroom program, terrapins from Poplar Island are getting a “head start” on life. Students help care for juvenile terrapins throughout the school year by observing their behavior, collecting growth data, and learning proper care techniques. This program helps hatchlings grow quickly and prepares them for release back into the Chesapeake Bay.
In the spring, students will return the terrapins to Poplar Island, where they will be released into their natural habitat — a meaningful experience that helps students understand environmental stewardship and the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
We are grateful to the Maryland Environmental Service for bringing this incredible learning opportunity to our Vienna Terrapins! Also, a big thank you to Dr. Lucas, head of the Terp Club, for organizing this special learning experience for our students. 🐢
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Vienna Elementary School 4th-grade students recently had an exciting hands-on learning experience as they explored the life cycle of the Diamondback Terrapin!
A Senior Environmental Specialist from the Maryland Environmental Service, Ms. Beth Ross, visited our classrooms along with Ms. Perry and Dr. Lucas, our 4th-grade teachers, to provide an engaging educational program. Students learned about terrapin habitats, growth, behavior, and conservation through interactive, hands-on activities.
Through this special classroom program, terrapins from Poplar Island are getting a “head start” on life. Students help care for juvenile terrapins throughout the school year by observing their behavior, collecting growth data, and learning proper care techniques. This program helps hatchlings grow quickly and prepares them for release back into the Chesapeake Bay.
In the spring, students will return the terrapins to Poplar Island, where they will be released into their natural habitat — a meaningful experience that helps students understand environmental stewardship and the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
We are grateful to the Maryland Environmental Service for bringing this incredible learning opportunity to our Vienna Terrapins! Also, a big thank you to Dr. Lucas, head of the Terp Club, for organizing this special learning experience for our students. 🐢
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💻 Online Learning at VES 📚
📸 Parents, we would love to see our Vienna students learning at home!
**Send pictures of your child working in their learning space at home to shortm@dcpsmd.org. We will share them in a fun Facebook post to celebrate our Terrapins’ hard work!**
Vienna Elementary School will have a Virtual Learning Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. There will be no 2-hour delay. Students should meet their teacher online at 9:00 a.m. by joining their teacher’s Google Meet.
If students are not logging in virtually, they should complete the paper packet that was sent home last Friday (if requested). Completion of the work packet will count as attendance for students not participating virtually.
Please email your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
We understand that some families may be experiencing power or internet challenges, and we appreciate everyone doing their best to stay engaged in learning.
Thank you, Vienna families, for your continued support — we appreciate you! #withJOY
Good Evening!
Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!
Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!
Thank you, Vienna students and families, for joining us online today! 💻📚
We appreciate everyone’s participation and commitment to learning during our virtual learning day. It was wonderful to see our students engaged, smiling, and ready to learn from home.
We understand that some of our students and families faced challenges due to power outages or connectivity issues, preventing them from joining us. Please know that we truly appreciate your efforts.
Also, thank you, Mrs. Diffenbach, for sharing this awesome picture of our 1st grade students.
We appreciate everyone’s participation and commitment to learning during our virtual learning day. It was wonderful to see our students engaged, smiling, and ready to learn from home.
We understand that some of our students and families faced challenges due to power outages or connectivity issues, preventing them from joining us. Please know that we truly appreciate your efforts.
Also, thank you, Mrs. Diffenbach, for sharing this awesome picture of our 1st grade students.
📢 Virtual Learning Day 💻📚
Vienna Elementary School will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, February 23, 2026. Students should join their teacher’s Google Meet at 9:00 a.m.
Online Learning Schedule:
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Virtual Instruction
🍽 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Lunch Break (Offline)
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Virtual Instruction
To help your child have a successful learning day at home:
✅ Find a quiet place free of distractions
⏰ Be on time – 9:00 a.m.
🎒 Be prepared with materials
🔌 Make sure devices are fully charged and plugged in
🎤 Stay on mute and keep video on
💙 Be respectful, kind, and pay attention
If students are not logging in virtually, they should complete the paper packet that was sent home last Friday (if requested). Completion of the work packet will count as attendance for students not participating virtually.
Please email your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Thank you, Vienna families, for your continued support — we appreciate you!
Good evening!
Due to the predicted weather conditions DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. Students should follow their school’s schedule. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor.
Please stay safe!
📚✨ Book Blast Adventure Success at Vienna Elementary! ✨📚
Mr. Abbott, our Reading and Math Coach at Vienna Elementary School, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Vienna parents for helping make our Book Blast Adventure a tremendous success!
Because of your support, our students are discovering new books, earning prizes, and helping other students grow their personal libraries as well. What an incredible reading journey it has been!
Thank you for inviting friends and family members to join in and support our Terrapins. Together, we are making reading fun and building a lifelong love of learning — one book at a time! 📖💙#withJOY
Mr. Abbott, our Reading and Math Coach at Vienna Elementary School, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Vienna parents for helping make our Book Blast Adventure a tremendous success!
Because of your support, our students are discovering new books, earning prizes, and helping other students grow their personal libraries as well. What an incredible reading journey it has been!
Thank you for inviting friends and family members to join in and support our Terrapins. Together, we are making reading fun and building a lifelong love of learning — one book at a time! 📖💙#withJOY
💙💛 Vienna Elementary School – PreK 4 💛💙
Our PreK 4 students are learning, creating, and growing every single day under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Sherri Todd, and instructional assistant, Mrs. Jodie Condon! From building amazing structures and exploring with blocks, to making heart creations with playdough, enjoying story time, and sharing smiles at lunch — these little learners are busy developing important skills through play and hands-on experiences.
We love seeing their creativity, teamwork, and bright personalities shine in everything they do. 💫
Way to go, PreK 4! The future is bright at Vienna Elementary! 🌟#withJoy
Our PreK 4 students are learning, creating, and growing every single day under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Sherri Todd, and instructional assistant, Mrs. Jodie Condon! From building amazing structures and exploring with blocks, to making heart creations with playdough, enjoying story time, and sharing smiles at lunch — these little learners are busy developing important skills through play and hands-on experiences.
We love seeing their creativity, teamwork, and bright personalities shine in everything they do. 💫
Way to go, PreK 4! The future is bright at Vienna Elementary! 🌟#withJoy
We were honored to welcome our leadership team to Dorchester County Public Schools for their recent Quarterly Walk-Through at Vienna Elementary School!
Our Superintendent, Dr. Jymil Thompson, Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Donald Boyd, and Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Services, Dr. Jodi Colman, visited classrooms alongside Principal Mrs. Susie Price and Math and Reading Coach Mr. Shane Abbott.
They were impressed by the meaningful learning taking place and the joy our Vienna students show each day as they grow academically and socially. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the hard work of our students and staff.
We are proud to be part of a district where leaders and educators are deeply committed to supporting student success and continuous growth. 💙📚#withJOY
Our Superintendent, Dr. Jymil Thompson, Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Donald Boyd, and Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Services, Dr. Jodi Colman, visited classrooms alongside Principal Mrs. Susie Price and Math and Reading Coach Mr. Shane Abbott.
They were impressed by the meaningful learning taking place and the joy our Vienna students show each day as they grow academically and socially. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the hard work of our students and staff.
We are proud to be part of a district where leaders and educators are deeply committed to supporting student success and continuous growth. 💙📚#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
There is a slight possibility of winter weather this weekend. As a precaution, students are being sent home with their devices and/or paper learning packets tomorrow, Friday, February 20th in the event that school is impacted next week.
Should weather conditions cause a school closure at the start of next week, we will transition to virtual instruction. We hope that the weather will cooperate and that we will see our students in person, bright and early, on Monday.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prepare for all possibilities.
#BelieveInUs
🎉 100th Day of School Celebration 💯
Kindergarten students at Vienna Elementary School in Mrs. Jo Ann Dechert’s class had an exciting time celebrating the 100th Day of School on February 18th!
Each student proudly brought in 100 items to share and talk about in front of the class. From colorful collections to creative groupings, our young learners practiced counting, speaking, and building confidence as they presented their projects to their classmates.
We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm! What a wonderful way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun together in Kindergarten! ❤️📚#withJOY
Kindergarten students at Vienna Elementary School in Mrs. Jo Ann Dechert’s class had an exciting time celebrating the 100th Day of School on February 18th!
Each student proudly brought in 100 items to share and talk about in front of the class. From colorful collections to creative groupings, our young learners practiced counting, speaking, and building confidence as they presented their projects to their classmates.
We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm! What a wonderful way to celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun together in Kindergarten! ❤️📚#withJOY
📸 Class & Siblings Picture Day is coming up!
This Friday, February 20th, is picture day at Vienna Elementary! Students can take their class photos, and siblings may take pictures together as well.
Please note: there will be NO retakes, so come ready with your best smiles!
It's also a NO UNIFORM DAY, so students may dress in their favorite outfit for their photos.
We can't wait to see all those picture-perfect smiles!
This Friday, February 20th, is picture day at Vienna Elementary! Students can take their class photos, and siblings may take pictures together as well.
Please note: there will be NO retakes, so come ready with your best smiles!
It's also a NO UNIFORM DAY, so students may dress in their favorite outfit for their photos.
We can't wait to see all those picture-perfect smiles!
Good afternoon! This is just a friendly reminder that on Tuesday, February 24th, students will report to school on a 2-hour delay. Thank you!
❤️ Vienna Elementary School Terrapins showed their spirit in a BIG way for Amistad Day and Pep Rally Day on Friday, February 13! ❤️
Students and staff filled the school with red, smiles, and incredible energy as we celebrated teamwork, friendship, and Terrapin pride. From fun outfits to pep rally excitement, it was a day full of laughter, unity, and school spirit.
We love seeing our Vienna community come together to celebrate what makes our school so special. Go Terrapins! 🐢#withJOY
