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1/08 to 1/12

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Vandeventer has an AMAZING PTA and community!

On behalf of the Vandeventer Middle School faculty and staff, I would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our AMAZING PTA, parents/guardians, and community for the wonderful donations this holiday season. A special thanks to Taeko Nakashima, the VMS PTA Hospitality Chair, for organizing and setting up these special faculty treats! And, of course, thank you to Teresa Velvaluri, our PTA President, for bringing these days to fruition! Have a wonderful holiday break! We will see you all next year! Stephanie Taylor, Principal

Reindeer Cocoa

Gift Wrapping Service

Sweets & Treats

Baked Potato Bar

Caramel Apple Bar

Gift Card Donations

Week At-A-Glance:

Monday, January 8th

Student Holiday

Staff Professional Learning Day

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9th (8 Period Day)

Q3 Begins

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (café)

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

6th Grade Assembly

Band Instrument Drive @ 4:30 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, January 10th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)

GT Referral Window Opens

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

7th Grade Assembly

Elementary Scheduling @ 2 p.m. (Taylor ES)

Counselors Out

Orchestra Instrument Selection @ 3:45 p.m. (café)

8 GBB VMS vs. Clark MS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. (CMS)

7 BBB Clark vs. VMS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. (VMS)

Thursday, January 11th (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)

Q2/S1 Grades Posted (HAC)

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

8th Grade Assembly

UIL OAP Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. (café)

Beginner Band Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. (FNA Hall)

PTA Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. (library)

Board Members ONLY

7 GBB Clark vs VMS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. (VMS)

8 BBB VMS vs. Clark MS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. (CMS)

Friday, January 12th (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear VMS or LHS spirit wear with jeans.

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

Action Items:

Please replinish your student's school supplies for Q3.

January

15 Student | Staff Holiday

16 UIL Eligibility (regain or lose)

16 HERO Point Redemption Day

16 UIL One Act Play Rehearsal

16 PTA General Meeting

16 6th Grade Rising Viking Night

17 HERO Point Redemption Day

17 8 GBB Fowler @ VMS

17 7 BBB VMS @ Fowler

18 Thespian Club Meeting

18 HERO Point Redemption Day

18 Q2 PRIDE Party @ Viking Time

18 7 GBB VMS @ Fowler

18 8 BBB Fowler @ VMS

19 HERO Point Redemption Day

19 UIL One Act Play Rehearsal

Athletic Information

Character Lesson

2Words is a video-based, character development curriculum. It's designed for coaches and written for secondary athletes across all sports. Boys and Girls athletics will provide character lessons once a week during the athletic class period.

This Week's Focus: "He who cannot be a great follower cannot be a great leader." Aristotle

Eligibility

Click here for the 23-24 eligibilty calendar.

Ticketing

Visit tickets.friscoisd.org to purchase season passes and individual tickets.

Students MUST have their physical ID badge or a picture of their ID in their cellphone to get into athletic events. Using HAC for entrance into athletic events is not permissible.

Health Updates

Fever Policy

Our campus is beginning to see signs of illness. With that being said, please do not send your student to school if they have a fever. Doing so, puts your student as well as other students and faculty at risk. A fever, per our district policy is defined as a temperature of 100 degrees or above. In order to return to school, a student must be fever free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours before they can return. Protect yourself and your loved ones by doing the following:

Taking a flu shot
Washing your hands frequently or using hand sanitizer
Stay home when you are sick
Covering your cough

Let’s keep flu and other illnesses out of school!

Nurse Teeling

Instructional Updates

GT Referral Window

GT Referral Window: January 10 - 24, 2024

Referral Form: Click here. (Form will open January 10 and close @ 3 p.m. January 24)

Referral Process Information: Click here.

For questions or inquiries, email Kristen Roberts @ robertsk@friscoisd.org.

Library Updates

Upcoming Events

What's Happening?

Theatre Art Production Students at Klyde Warren Park after our viewing of a 'A Christmas Carol' at the Dallas Theatre Center.

Who's Who at Vandeventer

Stephanie Taylor, Principal

Ms. Taylor began her career in education in 1997 with Irving ISD after receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. After several years as a teacher and coach, she obtained her master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas and continued in Irving as a middle school assistant principal. In 2006, she transitioned to Dallas ISD where she worked in various leadership roles until moving to the Frisco area. The 2023-2024 school-year marks Ms. Taylor's fifth year as the Vandeventer Middle School principal.

taylorste@friscoisd.org

469-633-4350