Vienna Elementary

Thank you to our exceptional students, parents, grandparents, and caregivers for a remarkable school year. Your support has been invaluable, and together, we achieved great things! Enjoy your summer.

Wishing a very Happy Father's Day to all the incredible fathers of our Vienna Elementary School students! We have some of the world's most patient, loving, and supportive dads. Thank you for everything you do! We would also like to give a special shout-out to everyone who takes on a fatherly role—stepfathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, adopted fathers, and father figures, as well as our beloved fathers who are no longer with us. We truly appreciate the love and support you provide to our students. Once again, to all of you, we say THANK YOU and enjoy your SPECIAL day.

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, we had an amazing turnout at Vienna Elementary School for our kickball game between the 5th graders and the staff! It was a thrilling match, and we're excited to share that the staff came out on top with a score of 11-6. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who joined us and cheered for our wonderful staff and students! Your support made the event even more memorable and fun!

You are cordially invited to the promotion ceremony at Vienna Elementary School Tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, 2025! Join us in the school cafeteria to celebrate your child's achievements! Here is the time schedule for each promotion: ** PreK 3 ** 9:00 a.m. ** PreK 4 ** 9:30 a.m. ** 5th Grade ** 10:00 a.m. Our PreK 3 and PreK 4 may come uniform-free; feel free to dress your best. Our 5th grade students should wear shorts or a skirt with their promotion ceremony t-shirt. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your child. After the ceremony, you are welcome to take your child home to continue the celebration together. We can't wait to see you there!

YEARBOOK ORDERS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED FOR ONE MORE DAY! The Vienna Elementary School Yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year is now on sale! Capture this year's memories with a full-color yearbook for just $20.00. Please submit your orders by tomorrow, June 11, 2025. You can pay by cash or check made out to Vienna Elementary School. If you prefer to order online, visit inter-state.com/order and enter the code 91420M. Yearbooks will be available for pickup this August or can be sent home with your child at the beginning of the new school year. Parents will receive notification when the yearbooks are ready for pickup. Order yours today!

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel, update on legal issues, and coaching training. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open Regular Session. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be included in the minutes, can email comments@dcpsmd.org by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

No amount of rain or clouds could stop the Vienna Terrapins from having a fantastic time at our Play Day event! A huge shoutout to Ms. Shanna Hubbard, our excellent Physical Education teacher, for putting it all together. We're also super grateful to all the wonderful volunteers, including some of our former Vienna students, for their help. And a big thank you to all the parents who came out to join the fun—we loved having you there!

Our "Stand Out Students" for May! 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!

Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a 2 hour dealy due to fog. Be safe!

We are excited to announce that our Play Day is tomorrow, Friday, June 6, 2025! We invite all parents to come and support your children and their classes on this special day. Please note that all visitors must sign in at the front office, receive a visitor sticker, and wear your visitor sticker throughout the day. To ensure the safety and comfort of all children during Play Day, please encourage them to take the following precautions: - Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated. - Apply sunscreen **at home** before arriving at school. - Apply bug spray **at home** before arriving at school. - Dress in shorts or pants and wear sneakers. **Tie-dye t-shirts will be waiting for each student in their classroom on Friday morning. ** To help parents easily locate their children outside, please refer to the following information: Tie-dye t-shirts colors: - **PreK 3: ** Blue/Green *(PreK 3 students will be with Mrs. Thomas's 2nd grade class.) * - **PreK 4: ** Yellow - **Kindergarten: ** Pink - **1st Grade: ** Green - **2nd Grade: ** Orange - **3rd Grade: ** Purple - **4th Grade: ** Blue - **5th Grade: ** Teal A special thanks to Ms. Shanna Hubbard, our Physical Education teacher, for organizing this amazing Play Day event, and to Mrs. Renee LeMire, our Media and Art teacher, for dyeing all our bright and beautiful t-shirts! Thank you, parents, for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

** HAPPY MAIL** We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each 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 proud of their achievements and encourage them to keep shining bright! Keep up the great work!

Come out and join the Vienna Parent Association at Vienna Elementary School on Sunday, June 8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to have some foam-tastic fun and help us say farewell to an amazing 2024-2025 school year! Check out Delaware Foam Party on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareFoamParty/ Don’t forget your towel! We can't wait to see you there!

Our final pep rally of the 2024/2025 school year was an unforgettable event. It began with the song "Celebration" by Kool and The Gang, playing over the intercom, signaling that the festivities had started as students made their way to the gym. We cheered and sang our House chants. One of the highlights was a game in which participants had to eat a donut hanging from a rope without using their hands, competing for House points. Chance from the House of Amistad was the first to complete the challenge. Way to go, Chance! Mrs. Frost will soon announce the winning House of the year. It's a close race between Amistad and Rêveur, both competing for first place. Come on, Isibindi, don't give up; you can do it! This year, we also recognized our House leaders by presenting them with certificates of appreciation for their outstanding work. New House leaders were announced, and we celebrated the changing of the capes, with the current leaders passing their capes to the newly appointed leaders. Our House system has been a tremendous success this year, showcasing the collaboration and dedication of our staff and parents. Let's continue to support and uplift one another, instilling the dream of achieving great things, building strong friendships, and demonstrating great courage together! Three Houses..........One Vienna Family! The Mighty Vienna Terrapins! *2024/2025 House Leaders* *House of Amistad* Ta'Leah Demby Khloe Bailey *House of Isibindi* Adalynn Compton Darwin Fuentes Funez *House of Rêveur* Aiden Abt Serenity Chester *2025/2026 House Leaders* *House of Amistad* Troy Chester Charles Coulbourne *House of Isibindi* Harper Horseman Rowen Reid *House of Rêveur* Marley Rogers Mason Haugh

** Hey Students! Enjoy UNIFORM FREE Days for the rest of the 2024/2025 school year! ** Attention parents and caregivers: Have your children outgrown their school uniforms? Don't throw them away. Please consider donating them instead! **HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: ** -Bring in your gently used and clean school uniforms. -Drop them off at the main office. -Then, enjoy being UNIFORM FREE for the rest of the 2024/2025 school year! Your thoughtful donations can make a difference for other families. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our school community!

On May 17, 2025, our 3rd-grade students, Addi McFarlane, Geniveve Falduto, and Sophia Orme, performed at the Voices of Hope Gala for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of the Mid-Shore. The charity event took place at the Trident aircraft hangar facility in Easton, Maryland. Under the guidance of Mrs. Melissa Wise, the music teacher at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, students from various schools delivered an inspiring choral performance. CASA volunteers are dedicated adults appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, particularly those in foster care. They provide one-on-one advocacy to ensure that the child's needs are met and to promote their well-being. Though the performing group was small, their talent delivered a powerful message and supported a worthy cause. Congratulations to our young stars. We are so proud of you! Click here to watch the YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFsHNUNbams

On Thursday, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome back some of our former students at Vienna Elementary School! Once you become part of the VES family, you remain a lifelong Vienna Terrapin. We truly enjoyed your visit, as it brought back fond memories and meant a great deal to us. As we celebrate the Class of 2025, we want to extend our warmest wishes for an exciting and successful future ahead. Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you!

Pep Rally on Friday, May 30th, 2025! Wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt! ( Uniforms are expected if a house shirt is not worn.)

We are proud to highlight two of our talented fifth-grade students, Mason Orme and Brice Cornish, who are making their mark as the youngest players on the Legacy Lions travel basketball team! Competing alongside older teammates, they have already shown their skills in two tournaments, with five more exciting opportunities ahead of them. Let's cheer them on as they continue to grow and excel! Way to go, Brice and Mason!

Vienna Elementary School will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. On this Memorial Day, let's honor the courageous individuals who selflessly sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their bravery and unwavering commitment inspire us all. We encourage you to reflect on their legacy and share in the spirit of gratitude. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful day of remembrance.

** HAPPY MAIL** We just wanted to take a moment to brag about our outstanding students! Each 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 proud of their achievements and encourage them to keep shining bright! Keep up the great work!