** 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
**Presidents Day Reminder**
All Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day — a time to honor the leadership and contributions of the presidents who have shaped our nation.
We wish our Vienna Elementary School community a safe holiday. ❤️🤍💙
All Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day — a time to honor the leadership and contributions of the presidents who have shaped our nation.
We wish our Vienna Elementary School community a safe holiday. ❤️🤍💙
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Shanise Perry! 🎉
Vienna Elementary School is proud to celebrate our amazing 4th grade teacher, Ms. Shanise Perry, a Teacher of the Year finalist! Ms. Perry is not only a wonderful educator, but also a trusted friend, a natural leader, and a proud member of the Amistad House community.
Her kindness, dedication, and commitment to supporting both students and fellow teachers make her truly special. She leads with heart, inspires those around her, and helps create a positive environment where everyone feels valued.
We are so grateful for all she does — we love our Ms. Perry and are cheering her on! 💛
#withJOY
Vienna Elementary School is proud to celebrate our amazing 4th grade teacher, Ms. Shanise Perry, a Teacher of the Year finalist! Ms. Perry is not only a wonderful educator, but also a trusted friend, a natural leader, and a proud member of the Amistad House community.
Her kindness, dedication, and commitment to supporting both students and fellow teachers make her truly special. She leads with heart, inspires those around her, and helps create a positive environment where everyone feels valued.
We are so grateful for all she does — we love our Ms. Perry and are cheering her on! 💛
#withJOY
🎉 Join us in recognizing our Vienna Terrapins for Term 2! 🎉
At the end of each quarter, we proudly celebrate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and positive student success behaviors.
⭐ Principal’s List
Awarded to students earning all A’s in every course — English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Health — along with all P’s in Student Success Behaviors (excluding “Writes & forms letters correctly” and “Consistently returns completed daily reading log”).
⭐ Honor Roll
Awarded to students earning all A’s and B’s in every course — English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Health — along with all P’s in Student Success Behaviors (excluding “Writes & forms letters correctly” and “Consistently returns completed daily reading log”).
We are so proud of our Terrapins for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning. Keep up the great work!
At the end of each quarter, we proudly celebrate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and positive student success behaviors.
⭐ Principal’s List
Awarded to students earning all A’s in every course — English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Health — along with all P’s in Student Success Behaviors (excluding “Writes & forms letters correctly” and “Consistently returns completed daily reading log”).
⭐ Honor Roll
Awarded to students earning all A’s and B’s in every course — English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Health — along with all P’s in Student Success Behaviors (excluding “Writes & forms letters correctly” and “Consistently returns completed daily reading log”).
We are so proud of our Terrapins for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning. Keep up the great work!
❤️ Amistad Day — House of Friendship! ❤️
This Friday, February 13, Vienna Elementary is celebrating Amistad Day by showing our school spirit and friendship! Everyone is encouraged to wear RED as we come together to celebrate kindness, unity, and teamwork.
We’ll wrap up the day with a fun pep rally in the afternoon to celebrate our House of Amistad — with JOY!
We can’t wait to see a sea of red on Friday!
#WithJOY #Amistad #ViennaElementary
This Friday, February 13, Vienna Elementary is celebrating Amistad Day by showing our school spirit and friendship! Everyone is encouraged to wear RED as we come together to celebrate kindness, unity, and teamwork.
We’ll wrap up the day with a fun pep rally in the afternoon to celebrate our House of Amistad — with JOY!
We can’t wait to see a sea of red on Friday!
#WithJOY #Amistad #ViennaElementary
🎉 Congratulations to Charles Coulbourne! 🎉
Charles, a 5th-grade student at Vienna Elementary School, achieved an outstanding result on the PACER test in Miss Hubbard’s P.E. class — earning the highest score in the school!
The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) measures aerobic fitness by counting the number of shuttle laps completed before two missed beeps. Charles demonstrated incredible endurance, determination, and effort throughout the challenge.
Way to go, Charles — we’re proud of you! Keep up the amazing work!#withJOY
🎬🍿 Vienna Elementary Movie Theater Reward Day! 🍿🎬
Our students earned a special celebration for their hard work — a fun trip to the movie theater! There were lots of smiles, laughter, and popcorn as everyone enjoyed a well-deserved reward. We are so proud of their effort and positive choices.
A big thank you to Mrs. Winn, our Community School Social Worker,
for organizing this event, and to Premier Cinema in Cambridge for hosting us and helping make the day so special! #withJOY
Our students earned a special celebration for their hard work — a fun trip to the movie theater! There were lots of smiles, laughter, and popcorn as everyone enjoyed a well-deserved reward. We are so proud of their effort and positive choices.
A big thank you to Mrs. Winn, our Community School Social Worker,
for organizing this event, and to Premier Cinema in Cambridge for hosting us and helping make the day so special! #withJOY
What a fantastic time in the gym at Vienna Elementary! 💚🐢
Our Terrapins were moving, climbing, dodging, balancing, and problem-solving their way through an action-packed PE class. From cooperative games and climbing challenges to hoops, balls, and big smiles, students showed teamwork, perseverance, and great sportsmanship all around.
A huge shout-out to our amazing gym teacher, Miss Shanna Hubbard, for creating a fun, inclusive environment where every student can stay active, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a team. This is learning in motion—and it’s a beautiful thing to watch. 💪🏽🏃♀️🏀
#ViennaElementary #TerrapinPride #withJOY
Our Terrapins were moving, climbing, dodging, balancing, and problem-solving their way through an action-packed PE class. From cooperative games and climbing challenges to hoops, balls, and big smiles, students showed teamwork, perseverance, and great sportsmanship all around.
A huge shout-out to our amazing gym teacher, Miss Shanna Hubbard, for creating a fun, inclusive environment where every student can stay active, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a team. This is learning in motion—and it’s a beautiful thing to watch. 💪🏽🏃♀️🏀
#ViennaElementary #TerrapinPride #withJOY
We were so happy to celebrate our wonderful school counselor, Mrs. Frost, during School Counselor Week!
Mrs. Frost is truly the heart of Vienna Elementary. Her warm smile, listening ear, and genuine care create a safe and welcoming place where every student and staff member feels seen, supported, and valued.
No matter the challenge, she meets it with kindness, patience, and encouragement. It’s no surprise students love stopping by her office just to say hello — she makes everyone feel important.
Mrs. Frost, your compassion and dedication brighten our school each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for you and all that you do. Thank you for being such a special part of our Vienna family! #withJOY
DCPS is excited to partner with Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) to offer a FREE program designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen family connections, support mental health, and encourage success in school — no matter the age of your child!
Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or kids in elementary, middle, or high school, this program is for YOU.
Here’s what you need to know:
Virtual Sessions [for parents of K-12 students]
Sundays, 7–8:30 pm on Zoom, starting February 8
Offered in English and Spanish (¡También disponible en español!)
Register today at tinyurl.com/DoCo-PEP
In-Person at Sandy Hill Elementary [Two groups: Parents of PreK & Parents of K-12]
Mondays, 5:30–7:30 pm, starting February 9 (English only)
Free dinner and childcare provided!
4 weeks in-person + 4 weeks online (details on registration)
Register today at tinyurl.com/PEPatSHES
Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or kids in elementary, middle, or high school, this program is for YOU.
Here’s what you need to know:
Virtual Sessions [for parents of K-12 students]
Sundays, 7–8:30 pm on Zoom, starting February 8
Offered in English and Spanish (¡También disponible en español!)
Register today at tinyurl.com/DoCo-PEP
In-Person at Sandy Hill Elementary [Two groups: Parents of PreK & Parents of K-12]
Mondays, 5:30–7:30 pm, starting February 9 (English only)
Free dinner and childcare provided!
4 weeks in-person + 4 weeks online (details on registration)
Register today at tinyurl.com/PEPatSHES
Let’s all crawl, to the Ugly Bug Ball! That is exactly what 2nd graders in Mrs. Thomas’s and Mrs. Carroll’s did! Students studied insects over the past six weeks, and each became an expert on one particular bug. Each week they learned something new about their bug and worked to create a book about interesting facts and important details.
As a culminating activity, they used their knowledge of what makes an insect an insect to create their own ugly bug. What a delightful time they had sharing them with the rest of their class. Then they hosted their own Ugly Bug Ball for Mrs. Diffenbach’s 1st graders, who had a blast visiting and seeing all the ugly critters! They ended their visit by learning Disney’s Ugly Bug Ball song.
Who says learning can’t be fun? #Vienna Elementary School Terrapins #withJOY
We are excited to celebrate #withJOY our Vienna Terrapin STANDOUT STUDENTS for the month of January 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!
** 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
Good Afternoon DCPS Families!
There is a slight chance of winter weather this evening, so just in case it impacts school tomorrow, students are being sent home today with their devices and/or paper learning packets.
If weather does cause a school closure, we will move to virtual instruction for the day. This is simply a precaution—we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates and that we’ll see our students bright and early on Wednesday!
Thank you for helping us be prepared (and fingers crossed we won’t need it 🤞).
There is a slight chance of winter weather this evening, so just in case it impacts school tomorrow, students are being sent home today with their devices and/or paper learning packets.
If weather does cause a school closure, we will move to virtual instruction for the day. This is simply a precaution—we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates and that we’ll see our students bright and early on Wednesday!
Thank you for helping us be prepared (and fingers crossed we won’t need it 🤞).
“Two Vienna Elementary band students and best buddies, all packed up and ready to head home after a great day at school 🎶🎒 Love seeing these smiles after making music together!”
🐢 Reminder, Vienna Terrapin Families! 💻📚
As we get ready to head back to school, please remember to send students with their school-issued computers, chargers, any completed work packets, and books on the first day back.
Thank you so much for your continued support—we can’t wait to see our Terrapins back at school! 💚
Good Afternoon!
Due to patchy ice on backroads, Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Please be safe!
Due to patchy ice on backroads, Dorchester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Please be safe!
🎉 PBIS Fun Friday! 🎉
Mrs. Jennifer Bailey, our special education teacher, was the lucky teacher chosen by Vienna Elementary students to celebrate their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) reward! Students earn points for being respectful, responsible, safe, persistent, and showing a positive attitude, achievement, and attendance.
One favorite reward is “Tattoo a Teacher,” where students get to give a temporary tattoo to a volunteer teacher — and one for themselves, too! It’s always fun to see their creative choices each week.
Thank you, Ms. Jeanell Todd, our 3rd-grade teacher, for this fantastic idea! 👏😊
Mrs. Jennifer Bailey, our special education teacher, was the lucky teacher chosen by Vienna Elementary students to celebrate their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) reward! Students earn points for being respectful, responsible, safe, persistent, and showing a positive attitude, achievement, and attendance.
One favorite reward is “Tattoo a Teacher,” where students get to give a temporary tattoo to a volunteer teacher — and one for themselves, too! It’s always fun to see their creative choices each week.
Thank you, Ms. Jeanell Todd, our 3rd-grade teacher, for this fantastic idea! 👏😊
Vienna Counselor Appreciation Week: February 2–6, 2026
Join us as we celebrate our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Michelle Frost, with fun themed days all week long!
• Monday, February 2 – Sweatshirt, Jeans, and Sneakers Day
Wear your favorite sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers—just like Mrs. Frost!
• Tuesday, February 3 – Kindness in Action Day
Wear something that represents kindness and reminds us that we can all be kind.
• Wednesday, February 4 – You Are Our Sunshine Day
Yellow is Mrs. Frost’s favorite color—wear yellow to brighten her day!
• Thursday, February 5 – Counselor Care Day
Show your appreciation for our school counselor with a hug, high-five, or kind words.
• Friday, February 6 – Wacky Glasses & Sparkles Day
Mrs. Frost loves changing her glasses—wear your craziest glasses and add a little sparkle to your face!
Let’s show Mrs. Frost how much she is appreciated!
🎉🎨 Holiday Card Contest Winners! 🎨🎉
These talented Vienna Elementary students were selected as winners of our Dorchester County Public Schools Holiday Card Contest!
👏 Congratulations to Hazel Coulbourn and Marlee Rogers, pictured here with their amazing artwork alongside their wonderful art and media teacher, Mrs. Renee LeMire.
We’re so proud of your creativity and hard work—way to represent Vienna Elementary! 💙✨#withJOY
These talented Vienna Elementary students were selected as winners of our Dorchester County Public Schools Holiday Card Contest!
👏 Congratulations to Hazel Coulbourn and Marlee Rogers, pictured here with their amazing artwork alongside their wonderful art and media teacher, Mrs. Renee LeMire.
We’re so proud of your creativity and hard work—way to represent Vienna Elementary! 💙✨#withJOY
