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Celebrate Black History Month

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history.

To celebrate Black History Month, we encourage our students and staff to wear black, red, yellow, or green every Thursday during the month of February.

There will be other opportunities to celebrate Black History Month through the month of February; such as, announcements, library book display, a door decorating contest, and various classroom activities.

Week At-A-Glance:

Monday, February 5th (8 Period Day)

School Counseling Week

Get Pumped About Heart Health - Wear Workout Attire!

Stock the Lounge - Donations Accepted (see below)

UIL Eligibility (regain)

Dance Tickets On Sale (all lunches)

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

UIL OAP Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

Orchestra Pre-UIL @ TBD (LHS)

Liberty High School Cheer Tryouts @ 6 p.m. (LHS)

Tuesday, February 6th (8 Period Day)

School Counseling Week

Don’t Play Games with Your Heart Health - Wear Your Gaming Shirt

Stock the Lounge - Donations Accepted (see below)

C-Hall @ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 a.m. (E111)

Dance Tickets On Sale (all lunches)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (ILA priority)

Clubs & Organizations Picture Day #2

C-Hall @ 3:50 p.m. -4:50 p.m. (E111)

UIL Public Performance @ 6 (café)

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

School Counseling Week

Rock the Beat - Wear Your Favorite Band Shirt

Stock the Lounge - Last Day for Donations (see below)

GT Testing

Dance Tickets On Sale (all lunches)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (science priority)

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

School Counseling Week

Show Your Heart Some Love - Wear Red

Celebrate BHM -Wear Black, Red, Green, Yellow or a BHM T-Shirt

GT Testing

Dance Tickets On Sale (all lunches)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (math priority)

TNS/TNR @ 3:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. (E113)

Friday, February 9th (8 Period Day)

School Counseling Week

Be Active - Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. (social studies priority)

UIL OAP Zone Rehearsal @ (TBD)

Spring Fling Valentine's Dance @ 4:30 p.m. -6 p.m.

Saturday, February 10th

UIL OAP Zone Contest (TBD)

Action Items:

As a reminder, please do not drop off your student in the front circular drive. This area is reserved for school buses. Families must use the carpool lane to drop off at the cafe entrance.

February

5-9 Heart Healthy Month Themed Dress Days

5-9 Spring Fling Dance Tickets on Sale

5 UIL Eligibility (regain)

5 Orchestra Pre-UIL @ Liberty HS

5 UIL OAP Rehearsal

5 Liberty HS Cheer Tryouts

6 UIL OAP Public Performance

6 Picture Day#2 - Clubs & Organizations

7-8 GT Testing

9 Spring Fling Valentine's Dance

9 UIL OAP Zone Rehearsal

10 UIL OAP Zone Contest

13 Orchestra Concert

14-15 GT Testing

14 Track Tri-Meet Practice (Hunt MS)

15 World Cholangiocarcinoma Day (Wear Green)

15 UIL Theatre Art District Rehearsal

16 Teacher Professional Learning Day | Student Holiday

19 Student | Staff Holiday

20 Q3 IPR Assignment Cutoff

21 Band Instrument Drive

21 Musical Auditions

21 Student CPR Class

21 Track Invitational Meet

22 Musical Callbacks

23 IPR Grading Deadline

23 Choir Contest Preview Concert

Details related to inclement weather can be found at https://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/school-closures-delays.

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: "It does not matter where you are, character always wins." Coach Mackey

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 for free. Using HAC for entrance into athletic events for free is not permissible. If a student does not have their ID badge, they will be required to purchase a ticket.

Administrative Information

Viking Families

We are soliciting volunteers for our annual Multicultural Night on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in our gymnasiums, cafeteria, library, and throughout the building.

We are encouraging our students to come and share their culture with their school community with a song, dance, instrumental music, special yummy dish, or by bringing some special artifacts to put on display (e.g. ceremonial clothing, factual information, country flag, etc.). To register to participate, please go to bit.ly/vmsmcn202. The deadline is February 29. Information about the event will be sent to all participating families.

Students who participate in the event will receive 20 HERO points. Students who attend the event will receive 10 HERO points.

Thank you in advance for attending and/or participating in this special event!

VMS Inclusivity Committee

Counseling Information

Health Updates

Learn CPR and save a life

What: CPR classes for VMS students

When: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Where: VMS Library

Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM

In this class, students will learn Adult and Child CPR and will also learn how to operate an AED. Spots are limited and are offered on a first come first serve basis. Cost is $10 cash, and all participants will receive a HEARTSAVER CPR card from the American Heart Association. Certification is good for two years. A permission slip must be completed before your student may participate in this class. Please complete the permission slip that is linked in the Sign-Up Genius and email the slip to Nurse Teeling prior to the class.

Contact Nurse Teeling with questions at 469-633-4358 or teelingh@friscoisd.org

*Click on the link below to sign your student up for the class

Look for details on how to sign up for the CPR class on the VMS Facebook and Twitter pages!

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States and knowing your risk factors and how to make lifestyle changes as to protect your heart are important. One person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease. Heart disease is NOT just a man’s disease however, as 1in 3 deaths in in WOMEN are from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Please encourage your student to wear RED on Friday, 2/2/2024 and show support of being a champion for heart health!

Library Updates

What's Happening

Celebrating Black History Month

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