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!
After his first amazing experience with us in the fall, Humphrey the hamster is thrilled to return to Vienna Elementary School as we continue our One Book, One School tradition featuring the beloved Humphrey book series. Our next selection is Friendship According to Humphrey—and we can't wait to see who Humphrey befriends this time!
Each day, Humphrey will make a special visit to a different classroom, spending quality time with each class. Our Principal, Mrs. Price, will keep everyone in the loop with daily updates during the morning announcements, letting us know how each classroom visit went and what interesting discoveries Humphrey made along the way.
Additionally, there will be a fun trivia question every morning based on the chapter read the night before, offering students a chance to earn "HOUSE" bonus points!
Stay tuned for more details!
📚 Reading begins Monday, January 12, 2026.
Happy Reading, Reading, Reading #withJOY!
👥 Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise) - Local mentors Mr. Ryshaun Taylor and Mr. Tre'Kwon Trador visit Vienna Elementary School each week during lunch to work with selected 4th and 5th-grade students. Their focus is on building empowerment, social skills, and self-confidence among our students.
We greatly appreciate Mr. Taylor and Mr. Trador's commitment to mentoring our Terrapins and making a positive impact on their lives.
Additionally, we would like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Connar Winn and Mrs. Michelle Frost for organizing this valuable program for our students.
**January 2026 Vienna Elementary School Calendar**
- **January 1-4**: Winter Break School Closed
- **Monday, January 5**: Welcome Back to School
- **Thursday, January 8**: Good News Club for Grades 1-5 (Every Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- **Friday, January 9**: Meals until Monday; Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise); TERPS Club; tentative starting date for 4th grade during school hours. Wear your “HOUSE” t-shirt day.
- **Monday, January 12**: ONE BOOK, ONE SCHOOL - "Friendship According to Humphrey."
- **Tuesday, January 13**: Book Blast information will be sent home.
- **Thursday, January 15**: Good News Club for Grades 1-5 (Every Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- **Friday, January 16**: Meals until Monday; Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise); Wear your “HOUSE” t-shirt day.
- **Monday, January 19**: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (School is closed)
- **Thursday, January 22**: Good News Club for Grades 1-5 (Every Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- **Friday, January 23**: Meals until Monday; Club F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise); House Meeting; Rêveur Day (Everyone wear BLUE).
- **Wednesday, January 28**: End of Semester 1 (End of Term 2)
- **Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30**: School will be closed for students.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to Christie Hubbard at 443-225-8848.
Three houses, one Vienna family. ✨
As 2026 begins, there’s something special in the air—joy, unity, and new beginnings.
Happy New Year from the House of Amistad, House of Isibindi, and House of Rêveur.
#withJOY
🎄😂 Imagine a living Christmas tree and presents that deliver themselves—now that's the ultimate holiday magic! Picture the joy and festive spirit without the hassle of cleaning up pine needles. Who wouldn't want that kind of holiday cheer #withJOY!
