Dorchester County Public Schools work with two of our community partners to recognize outstanding achievement for students for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 school year. The following are the criteria for the selection of students:
o Good Citizenship – The student goes above and beyond on a daily basis in the classroom, hallways, and in the community.
o Academics (Improvement) – The student has a significant improvement in their academics through the school year or during a particular semester (For example: increase in the number of books read, did well in a unit for math, completed an art project to the best of their ability, showed skill and or effort in PE class, etc.)
o Attendance – Attendance has greatly improved, they have legal absences, they have attained perfect attendance, etc.
o Participation (Collaboration) – The student shows kindness to others, leadership, integrity, and/or a compassion for their education.
For students attending schools in the north end of the county, the Annual Educational Committee Recognition Program took place on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at the Hurlock United Methodist Church in Hurlock, MD. It was an inspiring and spiritually uplifting event! The evening featured speakers with a wealth of knowledge and experience to celebrate and encourage our students of Dorchester County.
The keynote speaker, Rev. Jerome Tilghman, Sr., Pastor of the Hurlock United Methodist Church, shared his challenges in school, as recounted by his wife, Mrs. Tilghman, who introduced him. Rev. Tilghman emphasized the importance of having a strong support system, mentioning his teacher, Mr. William Batson, as a great role model who taught him the value of respect.
Pastor Tilghman reminded the audience that we often hear more negative narratives. Still, this night was about celebrating the milestones achieved through hard work by our students with the support of parents, teachers, and administrators. He encouraged students by stating that their support system, including parents, the community, and the church, will accompany them on their academic journey.
Dr. Jymil Thompson, the Superintendent of Schools, also spoke. He addressed the negativity surrounding education, emphasizing that great things that are happening in our county. "Look around you; we do this for the students," Dr. Thompson said. He highlighted the importance of community involvement, stating that it takes a village to raise our children properly. We, as adults, must adapt to our students and connect with them on their level to help them become responsible members of the community.
Dr. Thompson also shared a heartwarming moment, recalling our Vienna Elementary student, first grader Mason, who joyfully ran up to get his certificate when his name was called. It was a priceless moment filled with joy! He expressed gratitude to everyone in attendance and to Hurlock for hosting this wonderful event.
In closing, Dr. Thompson reminded everyone of our county slogan, “#DCPS23NoMore”, and noted that Dorchester County Public Schools are moving up, much like the characters George and Weezy from the television show, "The Jeffersons."
Congratulations to all of the nominated elementary, middle, and high school students from Vienna Elementary School—we are so proud of you!
"HOUSE" MEETING Tomorrow, Friday, May 28th, 2025, wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt. Uniforms are expected if a house shirt is not worn.
Vienna Elementary School is going on a Field Trip to Crown Sports Center in Fruitland, Maryland, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
This trip is our final positive behavior reward for the year and is only for students in grades 1 - 5.
On this fun-filled day, students will rotate through eight stations for a day of fun and games: "Clip 'n Climb", "Ship Sand Shore", "Bounce House", "Mingle Games", "Tails Tag", "Laser Tag", Hockey/Hula Relay", and "Dodgeball".
A packed lunch from home in a disposable bag is needed, or a lunch from the cafeteria (check box below).
The bus will leave Vienna Elementary School at 9:00 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. in time for a regular dismissal.
Permission Clips are going home this week. Please sign and return as soon as possible.
If you would like to chaperone, please complete the online background check by clicking the link here https://www.dcps.k12.md.us/o/dcps/page/parents
You are cordially invited to the promotion ceremony at Vienna Elementary School on 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!
Our dedicated Vienna Elementary School team wants to thank you for supporting the arts by attending Spring Arts Night. Your participation made the event a remarkable success, and we couldn't have done it without the incredible support of our families.
Mrs. LeMire appreciates the parents who purchased framed artwork created by our talented students. Your contributions play a vital role. The proceeds will directly benefit our art program, enabling us to acquire essential supplies during these challenging budgetary times. If you were unable to attend the event and would still like to purchase your child’s framed work, you have until Friday, May 23 to do so. The cost is $10. If you choose not to purchase the frame, the artwork will be sent home in their portfolio in June.
Thank you once again for your invaluable support! Together, we are nurturing creativity and the arts in our school.
The Vienna Parent Association's Designer Purse Bingo will take place this Sunday, May 18th, at the East New Market Firehouse Hall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the games will begin at 1:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
On April 30th, 2025, to celebrate the final day of World Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, our guidance counselor, Mrs. Frost, organized an exciting Pokémon game for students in grades 1st through 5th.
Students searched for paper cutouts of Pokémon characters hidden throughout the school. Each character had points ranging from 1 to 100 on the back, which would contribute to their "HOUSE" points.
Congratulations to Rêveur for winning the Pokémon game and earning 410 House points! Well done to Isibindi for collecting 250 House points and Amistad for achieving 190 House points!
It's important to remember that children with autism can have bright futures! Did you know that Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, is on the autism spectrum? He is an excellent example of the potential children and adults can achieve!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 16th, 2025, wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt. Uniforms are expected if a house shirt is not worn.
Last week, Vienna Elementary School had a fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week! A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful Vienna families for showering our teachers with love through your thoughtful cards, gifts, and delicious apples. 😊
A special thank you goes to the Vienna Parent Association for making each day extra special! Your incredible generosity and support truly made our teachers feel valued and appreciated!
Exciting news! 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 June 10, 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!
Join us for Vienna Elementary School's Spring Arts Night on Thursday, May 15, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Book Fair will be open, students' framed artwork will be available for sale in the cafeteria, and there will be an outdoor band concert.
Students participating in the outdoor concert should wear spring colors and be ready with their instruments in Mrs. Cole's third-grade classroom 15 minutes before their scheduled performance.
**Outdoor Band Concert Schedule: **
- Beginning Flutes: 5:30 - 5:40 p.m.
- Beginning Clarinets: 5:40 - 5:50 p.m.
- Beginning Saxophones: 5:50 - 6:00 p.m.
- Beginning Trumpets: 6:00 - 6:10 p.m.
- Beginning Trombones: 6:10 - 6:20 p.m.
- Secondary Flutes: 6:20 - 6:30 p.m.
- Secondary Clarinets: 6:30 - 6:40 p.m.
- Secondary Saxophones: 6:40 - 6:50 p.m.
- Secondary Trumpets: 6:50 - 7:00 p.m.
- Secondary Trombones: 7:00 - 7:10 p.m.
- Drumline: 7:10 - 7:20 p.m.
Thank you to our specialist team: Mrs. LeMire, art and media teacher; Mr. Burris, music and band teacher; and Ms. Hubbard, gym teacher. We also extend our gratitude to the VES families for their continued support of our school!
Three Houses ... One Vienna Family!
** 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!
Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers of our Vienna Elementary School students! We have some of the world's most patient, loving, and supportive moms. Thank you for everything you do!
We would also like to give a special shout-out to everyone who takes on a motherly role—foster moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, guardians, and all the wonderful mother figures. 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!
** Vienna Elementary Schools Book Fair: May 12th – May 16th **
** Shop with E-Wallet! **
Mrs. LeMire is preparing for our Book Fair next week. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their regularly scheduled Art and Media class times. Parents are invited to shop with their children on Spring Arts Night, which will be held on Thursday, May 15th, starting at 5:30 p.m.
To make shopping more convenient, Mrs. LeMire is offering an e-wallet option. Vienna families can set up an e-wallet by using the link provided below. Setting up an e-wallet is easy: first, create an account and set up one e-wallet for each student in your family. Then, add funds using a credit card. The funds will be instantly available at the school register, allowing Mrs. LeMire to track exactly how much each student has to spend. Say goodbye to cash and enjoy a worry-free shopping experience with e-wallet!
Here is the link for e-wallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/viennaelementaryschool1
Cash-free and worry-free, Book Fair e-wallet is the way to pay!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 9th, 2025, wear your "HOUSE" t-shirt. Uniforms are expected if a house shirt is not worn.
We want to give a special congratulations to Vienna Elementary's Mental Health Poster Contest winner, Emily Bramble, from our 5th grade! She, along with other VES students, created and submitted posters into the district-wide DCPS Mental Health Poster Contest. This is an annual contest for students of all ages to celebrate and acknowledge May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
All county winners were given a $50 Walmart gift card and their posters will be framed and displayed in local businesses. We thank all of our Vienna Terrapins who participated and are proud of each of them for helping to spread mental health awareness!
Pictured is Emily Bramble and our VES Social Worker and Community Liaison, Mrs. Connar Winn.
Happy School Nurses Day! Nurse Shelby, you are truly remarkable! Vienna Elementary School sincerely appreciates all that you do for our school community.
Your kind heart and compassionate care makes such a positive impact on our students' lives. We feel incredibly fortunate to have you with us. Thank you for your dedication and for always being there for our students!
Our "Stand Out Students" for April! 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!
Autism Acceptance and Appreciation Week, held from April 22nd to 25th, was an inspiring event for Vienna Elementary School staff and students. We experienced remarkable participation daily, reflecting our commitment to raising awareness and support for World Autism Month in April. Those with autism are unique and beautiful individuals who truly deserve our support.
Autism touches many in our community, including our students and their families, as well as our staff and their families. We are grateful for your efforts to bring this important issue to the forefront.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Frost, our Guidance Counselor, for leading this impactful event!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Vienna Elementary School’s PreK Transition Night!
This event is for new and current students entering PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Join us for a bus ride, tour of the school, classroom visit, and dinner provided!
Please RSVP by May 12, 2025. Click here for the updated code:
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