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2/26 to 3/1

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

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FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

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 26th

College Day - Wear your favorite college shirt!

IPR Posted (HAC)

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

Musical Rehearsal & Parent Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.(café)

Tuesday, February 27th (8 Period Day)

UIL Eligibility @ 4 p.m. (regain)

UIL Symphonic Orchestra TBD

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

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

TELPAS Testing Chromebook Drop Off @ 8th Period

applicable to TELPAS testers ONLY

C-Hall @ 3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. (E112)

Art Club @ 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m (café)

Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, February 28th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)

TELPAS Testing (library)

see schedule posted below

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

Track Invitational @ 4:30 p.m. (Reedy HS)

Thursday, February 29th (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)

Celebrate BHM

6th Grade = wear red
7th Grade = wear yellow
8th Grade = wear green

UIL Advanced Symphonic Orchestra (TBD)

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

TNS/TNR @ 3:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. (E112)

EHS Cheer Prep Clinic @ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. (EHS)

Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

Friday, March 1st (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear VMS or LHS spirit wear!

Read Across America Day - Dress like your favorite book character!

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

BHM Door Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Musical Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

Band Pre-UIL @ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (LHS)

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.

March

1 FISD Job Fair (LTHS)

4 Musical Rehearsal

4 Lockdown Drill

4 Emerson Drill Team Clinic

5-7 Choir UIL

5 Emerson Drill Team Clinic

6 Beginner Theatre Showcase

6 TELPAS Testing

6 Track Meet Invitational

6 Emerson Drill Team Clinic

7 Isbell Open House Night

7 PTA Board Meeting

7 Emerson HS Drill Team Auditions

8 Q3 RC Assignment Cutoff | End Q3

8 6th Grade STEM Day

8 Musical Rehearsal

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: “If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you." Pete Hoekstra

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

Library Updates

What's Happening

1st Place District Champs!

Vandeventer Middle School Theatre took home 1st Place at the District UIL One Act Play contest! These students worked so hard to earn it this incredible achievement. Way to go, VMS!!!!

In addition, we also received the following individual awards:

Lohi S. for Outstanding Tech - Sound Op

Zack A. - Honorable Mention Acting Award for his role as Pastor Wingfield

Arnav M. - Honorable Mention Acting Award for his role as Dr. Gray

Maria M. - All Star Acting Award for her role as June Muldoon

Lastly, we had SIX Vandeventer students (out of 20) place in the finals of the Theatrical Design District Contest. Vandeventer students were awarded the following:

Doyenne S. - 2nd Place Hair/Makeup Design

Sophie E. - 3rd Place Costume Design

Akshaya A. - 4th Place Costume Design

Madeleine T. - 1st Place Marketing Design

Aadityaa S. - 3rd Place Marketing Design

Carmen L. - 4th Place Marketing Design

Congratulations to Mrs. Barrett and all the UIL OAP participants!

Total Eclipse

Frisco ISD is excited to engage students on the topic of the eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8. The District has certified solar viewing glasses purchased for all students and staff in anticipation of the unique learning opportunity. More details will be shared as the big day approaches.

A job fair for teachers, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary staff positions will be held March 2, 9-11:30 a.m. at Lebanon Trail High School. Benefits include a great work environment, school holidays off, paid leave, health benefits, access to a free employee health clinic, retention stipends, access to the teacher retirement system, and more. RSVP.

Families moving to Frisco ISD, registering incoming kindergartners or re-enrolling former students can start enrolling for the 2024-25 school year now on the 2024-25 New Enrollment webpage. (flyer in Spanish)

Parents of current students, including those enrolled in the FISD prekindergarten program, will receive invitation emails to register for the 2024-25 school year in April.
Also starting in April, Frisco ISD will begin registering qualifying 4-year-olds for pre-K.

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