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
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 🤞).
🐢 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! 💚
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!
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!
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
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
