Viking View

5/6 to 5/10

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

Week At-A-Glance:

Monday, May 6th (8 Period Day)

Wear your favorite college shirt with jeans!

Teacher Appreciation Week

UIL Eligibility Date (regain)

Ethos Study Trip @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Band Peak Festival @ 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eisemann Performance Center)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (social studies priority)

Art Club Meeting @ 3:45 p.m. (café)

NJHS Rehearsal @ 3:50 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (library)

8th Grade Music Camp @ 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Liberty High School)

Musical Cast Party @ 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (FNA)

Band Party/Vendor Night @ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (café)

Tuesday, May 7th (8 Period Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (café)

7th Grade Roughriders Study Trip @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (ILA priority)

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, May 8th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Teacher Appreciation Week

School Nurse Day

PTA Board Member Appreciation Breakfast @ 7:45 a.m. (library)

8th Grade Zoo Study Trip @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fire Drill @ 10 a.m. (following announcements)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (science priority)

Beginner Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (café)

Thursday, May 9th (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (café)

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (math priority)

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

Theatre Productions Showcase @ 6 p.m. (café)

Friday, May 10th (8 Period Day)

Wear Viking or Liberty HS spirit wear with jeans!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Pep-Rally & Ninja Nation Event: Modified Schedule

6th Grade - 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
8th Grade - 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
SLC - 1:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
7th Grade - 2:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Q4 RC Assignment Cutoff @ 4 p.m.

Theatre Arts Banquet & Jr. ITS Induction Ceremony @ 4 p.m. (café)

Cheer Banquet @ 5 p.m.

Action Items:

The last day of the 2023-2024 school year is Friday, May 17th. Students leaving school prior to the last day of school without adequate parent notes are at risk for truancy and/or retention. For more information click HERE.

The last day to check the lost and found is Wednesday, May 15th. Ask your student to check the lost and found for any misplaced items (e.g. clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes). All remaining items will be donated to Frisco Threads.

Last Week of School (5-13 to 5-17)

Chromebook/charger collection (during ILA class on 5-13)
- see below for information on technology replacements
Advisory every day (5-13 through 5-17)
8-period day schedule (no block on 5-15 or 5-16)

May

13-17 Themed Dress Days

13 Chromebook Collection (via ILA)

13 Yearbook Distribution @ Advisory (all grades)

13 6th & 7th Grade Yearbook Signing

13 8th Grade Award Recipient Notification

13 8th Grade Music Camp

13 Orchestra Booster Club Meeting

13 Incoming Athlete Parent Meeting

14 6th Grade Award Ceremony

14 7th Grade Award Ceremony

14 Band Ice Cream Social

14 Orchestra Spring Concert

14 8th Grade Award Practice Ceremony

15 Senior Breakfast

15 GT Symposium (2,5,6,7)

15 ESL EOY Celebration @ VT

15 Orchestra Boba Social

15 8th Grade Award Ceremony

16 8th Grade Celebration Day

17 Last Day of School (modified schedule)

17 Final Walk

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Administrative Information

Summer Learning Opportunity

Who: Students in grades 6-12

What: Apex Online Summer Learning in English, Math Science, and Social Studies; STAAR, SAT, ACT, and TSIA2

Cost: FREE

When: May 13, 2024 - August 30, 2024

How: Use the links below or the QR codes to the left to self-enroll

Links:

Self-Enroll: bit.ly/ApexSelf-Enroll

Campus Codes: bit.ly/ApexeCodes

Tutorials Overview: bit.ly/ApexOverview

Getting Started: bit.ly/ApexGetStarted

Athletic Information

Physicals MUST be dated after May 1, 2024 for the 24-25 school year.

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: "Forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on." Tyler Perry

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.

Counseling Updates

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 will receive an email invitation to indicate enrollment intentions for the 2024-25 school year beginning April 2, 2024. Complete the 2024-25 annual student registration form if your family is returning to the same campus or moving to another campus or out of Frisco ISD. More info.
Also starting in April, Frisco ISD will begin registering qualifying 4-year-olds for pre-K.

Summer School Webpage: Click HERE or fill out this FORM for more information.

Summer School for Advancement

High School

Asynchronous learning with synchronous tutorials held in the morning and evening hours
Starting with the class of 2024, all summer school course will be factored in to the students' GPA

Summer School Session

May 21st - 1st Day of summer school
June 18th - Last Day of summer school

Secondary Summer School Information Webinars

For more details about Secondary Summer School, please register for one of the Secondary Summer School webinars below:

High School Summer School - Credit Recovery or Advancement Informational Webinar
May 8, 2024 at 6 p.m. - Register

Click HERE for the summer school webpage.

End-of-Year Event Information

6th Grade End-of-Year Event Details

Friday, May 10th

End-of-year celebration @ 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
- Ninja Nation obstacle course
- cash in HERO points

Monday, May 13th

Yearbook distribution (pre-purchased) and signing event
Chromebook/charger collection (during ILA class)

Tuesday, May 14th

6th Grade Award Ceremony @ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Movie celebration @ 2:17 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- complete the opt-out Google Form by May 1ST

7th Grade End-of-Year Event Details

Tuesday, May 7th

Roughriders study trip
- disciplinary infractions may result in ineligibility

Friday, May 10th

End-of-year celebration @ 2:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Ninja Nation obstacle course
- cash in HERO points

Monday, May 13th

Yearbook distribution (pre-purchased) and signing event
Chromebook/charger collection (during ILA class)

Tuesday, May 14th

Movie celebration @ 10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
- complete the opt-out Google Form by May 1S
7th Grade Award Ceremony @ 2:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.

8th Grade End-of-Year Event Details

Wednesday, May 8th

Dallas Zoo Study Trip
- disciplinary infractions may result in ineligibility

Friday, May 10th

End-of-Year Celebration @ 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
- Ninja Nation obstacle course
- cash in HERO points

Monday, May 13th

Yearbook distribution (during advisory)
Chromebook/charger collection (during ILA class)

Tuesday, May 14th

8th Grade Award Practice Ceremony @ 5:30 p.m.- 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)
- parents do not need to attend the practice ceremony

Wednesday, May 15th

8th Grade Award Ceremony @ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Liberty HS)

8th Grade End-of-Year Event Details

Thursday, May 16th

Celebration Day
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. – Report to 2nd Period
- 8:35 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. – Divide into Field Day Groups
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. – Field Day
- 11:10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. – Lunch Outside (picnic style)
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Movie Rooms (snacks and water provided)
- 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Yearbook Signing
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. – Celebration Rooms

Celebration Day Reminders
- carpool lanes closed 9 a.m. - noon
- wear PTA provided Liberty HS t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes
  - optional: sunscreen, blanket, water bottle, sack lunch, yearbook, and money for snow cones

Friday, May 17th

Final 8th Grade Walk @ 3:15 p.m.
- parents are welcome to attend

Library Updates

Notes From the Nurse

REQUIRED 7th Grade Immunizations

Required vaccines for 2024-2025 7th grade students:

Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV4)

Immunizations can now be uploaded through the Home Access Center, (HAC) directly to the school nurse. Go to https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/health-services/immunization-information to access the step-by-step instructions and video on this process. You must log in to HAC using the PARENT Guardian Gateway ID, (GID) and password to upload an immunization record(s). NOTE: If needing help with the Guardian Gateway process, please FIRST visit https://portal.friscoisd.org/

Please upload immunizations through HAC now and throughout the summer. I will be on campus until May 17, 2024, should you like to speak with me and have any questions.

Information regarding school vaccine requirements can be found at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/

School Nurse: Heidi Teeling, RN, BSN

Phone Number: 469-633-4358

Email: teelingh@friscoisd.org

End-of-Year Medication Pick-Up

The last day to pick up medications from the clinic is Friday, May 17th at 4 p.m.
For asthma and Epi Pen medications, please wait until May 17th to pick up the medication.
Medication left after May 17th will be destroyed in accordance with FISD policy.

For questions, please contact the school nurse.

School Nurse: Heidi Teeling, RN, BSN

Phone Number: 469-633-4358

Email: teelingh@friscoisd.org

PTA Information

Lost & Found

Ninja Nation Event

Ninja Nation Event Schedule (Bell Schedule)

6th Grade - 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

8th Grade - 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

7th Grade - 2:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

We are in need of volunteers for our Ninja Nation Event scheduled on Friday, May 10th. If you are interested, please complete this Ninja Nation Volunteer Sign-Up.

For questions, please feel free to reach out to Candice Bolding @ Volunteers VMSPTA <volunteers@vmspta.org>

Technology Information

Replacement Information

If a student has lost or broken their Chromebook charger, per the Chromebook Take Home Handbook they will need to replace it before STAAR testing begins April 9th and before returning their Chromebook during the week of May 13th. There are two options for replacing a Chromebook charger:
- Option 1 – A parent can purchase a charger through Online School Fees. Please let the Administration know before the student returns their Chromebook.
- Option 2 – A parent can purchase an approved charger through Amazon and return the replacement charger with their Chromebook.
  - Approved Charger
If a student has lost their Chromebook, per the Chromebook Take Home Handbook they will be responsible for paying the replacement cost for the device. For lost device replacement fees, please refer to the estimated replacement costs.

What's Happening

Aladdin Jr.

Waiver: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMydGwjVJY9F6_-3TsbQaFQXt2E5pbS2/view?usp=sharing

Rank One: https://friscoisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

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