Our young scientists explored light and materials, testing cardboard, foil, plastic, wax paper, and more to see which ones blocked light and which let it shine through. Working hands-on, recording observations, and learning together, this is what science is all about!
Curiosity was glowing bright in this classroom #withJOY 💡📚 #ViennaElementary #FirstGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists
Thank you for sharing these great pictures and video!
Click the link below to see how our students made the most of their snow day! ☃️ https://youtube.com/shorts/8kzrwSrrjqM
Hello DCPS families and staff—this is a quick update from Winter Weather Headquarters ❄️
After Monday and Tuesday’s snow days, we’ve officially used all the snow days in our calendar. That means Wednesday, January 28, 2026, will be a virtual learning day for students.
Students should either log in for virtual learning, or—if your family requested a paper packet—work on the packet that was sent home last Friday.
Schools shared virtual learning details last week, so families should already have schedules and login information. If you need a refresher, please check your school’s messages.
Just a reminder that Thursday and Friday are professional development and semester transition days, so students will not be in session. Staff will participate in virtual professional development and should check their email for details.
Thanks for your flexibility—stay warm, and we’ll see our students online tomorrow!
We’d love to see our Vienna students enjoying the snow! #withJOY
📸 Please send pictures of students playing in the snow to
📧 shortm@dcpsmd.org
Stay safe and warm! ☃️❄️
Due to the poor weather conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed. Please be safe!
Good Afternoon!
Due to the poor weather conditions, Dorchester County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed. Please be safe!
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
🏈✏️ What an engaging mini escape room–style lesson by Dr. Ruthanna Lucas, our 4th grade teacher, and Ms. Tailor D’Adamo, our substitute teacher! The Mystery at the School Super Bowl Party combined math, problem-solving, and creative writing to spark curiosity and teamwork among our fourth graders.
Students solved math clues using the order of operations, collaborated to crack the mystery, and wrapped it all up with a fun “Finish the Story” writing prompt.
👏 Kudos to Dr. Lucas and Ms. D'Adamo for their dedication and ingenuity in making learning an enjoyable adventure here at Vienna Elementary School! #withJOY
**Tomorrow**
RÊVEUR DAY at Vienna Elementary School 💙
Friday, January 23, 2026
🎉 Everyone wear BLUE!
Join us as we celebrate Rêveur (House of Dreamers) by wearing blue all day #withJOY!
⚠️Winter Weather Update from DCPS⚠️
A winter storm may impact our area this weekend (Jan 24-25, 2026). DCPS plans to open on a regular schedule on Monday, January 26, but we will monitor conditions closely and keep you informed of any changes.
❄️School Schedule - DCPS is scheduled to open for a normal school day on Monday, January 26.
❄️Weather Monitoring - If the storm moves in this weekend, we may need to close schools. Weather-related updates will be provided through the DCPS app, social media platforms, email, phone system, and website.
❄️Snow Days - DCPS has 2 more snow days built into our 2025-2026 school calendar. Maryland law requires us to use all built-in snow days before considering virtual instruction.
❄️Virtual Instruction - If the storm results in school closures beyond 2 days, we will switch to virtual instruction. Grades 1-12 will log into their devices to connect with teachers online. PK and K students will receive paper copies and can contact teachers for help.
❄️Preparation - Students with device agreements will bring devices home Friday; all other students and students in PK and K will receive paper assignments.
📅Possible Closure Plan:
❌Monday 1/26: If closed, no school
❌Tuesday 1/27: If closed, no school
💻Wednesday 1/28: If closed, virtual instruction begins
❌Thursday 1/29: Schools Closed for Staff Professional Development
❌Friday 1/30: Schools Closed for Change of Semester
We’re committed to being prepared and will keep you informed.
#BelieveInUs
Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to students and staff make a lasting impact every day. This honor is well deserved—thank you for all you do, Mrs. Price! 🌟#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
VIENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK BLAST DAY 4:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, is the final Treasure Chest drawing, and there is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends. http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869
Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869
Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
El martes 20 de enero de 2026 es el sorteo final del Cofre del Tesoro, y aún hay tiempo para ganar un Cofre del Tesoro invitando a más de 10 familiares o amigos. http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869 ¡Mantengamos el impulso para ayudar a construir las bibliotecas domésticas de nuestros estudiantes!
Si desea apoyar a nuestra escuela y ayudar a que todos nuestros estudiantes tengan acceso a más libros, haga una donación aquí: http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869 ¡Su apoyo realmente hace una gran diferencia en su educación!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Emma Hall. Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your agent’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest: «http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869 or
#readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun
¡Punto de control alcanzado! El primer ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de la Book Blast es Emma Hall. ¡Felicidades! Ahora, ¡más tesoros te esperan por delante! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate e ingresa la información de contacto de 10+ personas para apoyar la biblioteca en casa de tu agente y tener la oportunidad de desbloquear el próximo Cofre del Tesoro: «http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869 or #readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun
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
BOOK BLAST Day 2: The first 15 students at Vienna Elementary School received their prizes after completing the treasure map.
Wow! Our Book Blast is off to a great start! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We're blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun
¡Nuestra misión de mejorar a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en nuestra misión para ganar la mayor cantidad de libros posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrate ahora e invita a 10+ contactos para participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!
Are you ready for an exciting reading journey? With Book Blast, you can discover new books, earn fantastic prizes, and help other students at your school get more books too! Let's make reading fun together!
**Vienna Elementary Students: Participating in Book Blast is Easy!*
**Step 1: Register**
Tonight, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, your child will bring home their Treasure Map with a registration link. Go to the link shown here: http://app.booksarefun.com/ViennaES21869 or scan the QR code on the Treasure Map to visit your school's registration page.
Please follow the registration steps, including selecting your student's teacher.
Don't forget to invite friends and family members to help your child build their personal libraries!
**Step 2: Earn Prizes**
By sending 10 invitations, you will automatically receive all 2 prizes!
The first 15 students to register will get their prizes early!
**Bonus Drawing:**
Also, participants will automatically have a chance to win:
- A real TREASURE CHEST filled with CASH!
- A trip to DISNEY! Check the website for more details.
Good luck, Vienna Terrapins!
Send out those 10 invites and claim your awesome prizes!
**ONE BOOK, ONE SCHOOL!**
Starting tonight, Monday, January 12, 2026, Vienna Elementary School will participate in a special school-wide community reading event. Every family will receive a copy of the book "Friendship According to Humphrey" and will be encouraged to read it together at home over the next few weeks. We invite you to make the time to participate in this meaningful activity.
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it helps prepare your child to become an effective reader and provides a fun, worthwhile family experience. With this program, we aim to build a Community of Readers within our school. Everyone—students, parents, teachers, and even administrative staff—will be reading along together.
In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive listening. You will soon find that your child takes pride in knowing and anticipating the story's details. In class, students will explore the book through activities and discussion. You will want to make sure your family keeps up so that your child can be included.
The Humphrey book will be sent home tonight, and students received a reading schedule on Friday to help you keep up at home. The Humphrey reading can count as their reading steps for the evening.
Thank you for your continued support!
Happy Reading, Reading, Reading, #withJOY!
