Viking View

9/08/2023

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, September 11th (8 Period Day)

College Week: Prep for college! Wear PREPPY attire.

Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

Patriots Day

9/11 Commemoration @ 10 (via school PA system)

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

Fall Play Auditions @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (stage)

8 Football Fowler vs. VMS @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)

Tuesday, September 12th (8 Period Day)

College Week: Dream big! Wear PJs.

Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

C-Hall @ 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. (Leal's Room)

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

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

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

7 Football Fowler vs. VMS @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)

Wednesday, September 13th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)

College Week: We are wild about our future: Wear animal print.

Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

Fire Drill @ 10 (after announcements)

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

8 Volleyball VMS vs. Maus @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m (MMS)

Thursday, September 14th (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)

College Week: Take a college tour! Dress up like a tourist.

Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

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

Fall Play Callbacks @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (cafe)

7 Volleyball Maus vs. VMS @ 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m (VMS)

Friday, September 15th (8 Period Day)

College Week: Our future is bright! Wear sunglasses and/or a hat!

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins (9-15 to 10-15)

Cafe Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

Band Party @ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (FNA)

Saturday, September 16th

Volleyball Invitational Tournament

Action Items:

Sign-Up for HERO (see below)

Coming Soon: September

15-Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

18-22 Celebrate Freedom Week

18 Cheer Practice

18 Football Pictures (during athletics)

18 Dance Tickets (on sale all lunches)

18 Fall Play Read-Through

18 8 FB VMS vs. Nelson

18 Evacuation Drill

19 NJHS Meeting

19 Thespian Club Meeting

19 7 FB VMS vs. Nelson

20 8 VB VMS vs. Wilkinson

21 Cheer Practice

21 Fall Play Rehearsal

21 Band/Orchestra/Choir Main Event

21 PTA General Membership Meeting

21 7 VB Wilkinson vs. VMS

22 UIL 6-Week Eligibility Check

22 Cheer Practice

22 Volleyball Pictures (during athletics)

22 Back-2-School Bash

Administrative Information

Updated FISD Student Behavioral Consequences

Trustees approved the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct at the regular August Board meeting. Families need to be aware of the updated consequences for vapes, fighting, and getting high on campus. There is a mandatory 10-day disciplinary placement for students who use or possess any portion of a vape on or within 300 feet of school property of a school-related activity. In addition, students who have a substance that can get them high such as hemp, CBD, THC or Delta-8 will receive a 45-day disciplinary placement. Please talk with your children about the very serious consequences. More information can be found here. Parents are also encouraged to view this video highlighting the updates.

Athletic Information

Girls Athletics (Volleyball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble

8th Grade A Team - Coach Shelton

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Young

Girls Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Park

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Koiner

8th Grade A Team - Coach Young

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Shelton

Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country - Coach Gribble

Hurdles | Long Distance - Coach Park

Long Jump | Triple Jump - Coach Shelton

Sprints | Relays - Coach Young

Throwing Events - Coach Koiner

Girls Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Gribble

8th Grade - Coach Koiner

2Word 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 2Words focus: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson

Boys Athletics (Football)

Offensive Coordinator/QB - Coach Casares

Offensive Line - Coach Jester

Running Backs - Coach Ohannesian

Wide Receivers - Coach Swanberg

Wide Receivers/Assist OL - Coach Bailey

Defensive Coordinator - Coach Bailey

Defensive Line - Coach Jester

Defensive Backs - Coach Casares | Coach Swanberg

Linebackers - Coach Ohannesian | Coach Bailey (Assist)

Boys Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Bailey

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Jester

8th Grade A Team - Coach Swanberg

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Ohannessian

Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country Head - Coach Casares

Hurdles | Long Distance - Coach Casares

Long Jump | Triple Jump - Coach Swanberg

Sprints | Relays - Coach Bailey

Throwing Events - Coach Ohannessian

Boys Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade | 8th Grade Head - Coach Jester

7th Grade | 8th Grade Assistant - Coach Bailey

Ticketing

All tickets to athletic events hosted at FISD venues (including Ford Center and Toyota Stadium) must be purchased online. No tickets are available at the front entrances, but tickets can be purchased up through game time using the ticketing website. Visit tickets.friscoisd.org to purchase season passes and individual tickets. During the 2023-24 school year, FISD fans will be able to watch live streams and view live scores of most sporting events held at FISD athletic facilities at FriscoSportsLive.com. Learn more about the subscription and streams.

The Gold Card allows those who are age 60 and older and live within the FISD enrollment boundaries to get free admission to most District athletic and fine arts events. The 2023-24 Gold Cards can be picked up at the FISD Athletic Office (7210 Stadium Lane). A picture ID with a home address must be shown in order to receive a Gold Card. More information is available here.

Counseling Updates

~ Counselors

College Week Activities

This year College Week is going to be celebrated in all Frisco secondary schools during the week of September 11-15. The premise of this week is to open the door to the knowledge that preparing one's self for college begins now by setting goals and forming good academic habits.

In Advisory on Monday, September 11th students will review some college statistics and participate in a jeopardy game. The winners of the game will have their names entered into a raffle drawing, which will be held on Friday, September 15th during all lunches.

Throughout the remainder of the week, we will have some fun activities as well as theme dress up days. Students will be able to earn HERO points if they participate in the dress up days, which will emphasize preparing students for graduation and realizing that going to college is a potential ticket to the future.

Diversity & Inclusivity

2023-2024 Days of Observance Calendar

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

ESL/LAS Updates

Health Updates

September is National Preparedness Month

HB 496 requires schools to offer students in grades 7 and above training in bleeding control. FISD has chosen to utilize the STOP THE BLEED® program administered by the American College of Surgeons. If your child is interested in pursuing this opportunity, please click on the Sign-Up Genius link below which will outline all the details and requirements for your child to complete this course.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Nurse Teeling, teelingh@friscoisd.org or 469-633-4358

Library Updates

~ Kelly Hainlin, Librarian

Policies & Procedures

P.R.I.D.E. Classroom

P.R.I.D.E. Restroom

P.R.I.D.E. Cafeteria

P.R.I.D.E. Hallway

VMS Community Chromebook Policies & Procedures

VMS Community Proposed Phone Policies

Recognitions

Dharmi Dhaduk

August Staff Member of the Month

Katie Lee

August Teacher of the Month

Reminders

Absences

All absences, both excused and unexcused, count toward the state’s compulsory attendance law. When a student's attendance drops below 90% but remains at least at 75% of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class or a final grade by completing a plan approved by the principal. All absences can be easily submitted in the form at the top of our campus website (see below). Learn more about the attendance policy.

Lunch Visits

Beginning, September 5th, parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s); however, we are asking for a 24 hour advance notification by completing this form. There will be a maximum of 2 visitors/family per lunch per day on a first come first serve basis. Campus office staff will provide an email confirmation to the requestor if the lunch reservation is approved. The requestor MUST receive this email confirmation to redeem the reservation on the date/time requested. All visitors must check-in at the front office upon arrival. Visitors may only bring lunch for their student.

Opt-In Messaging

Frisco ISD utilizes the School Messenger text messaging service on a limited basis to communicate timely information such as school closures/delays or campus emergencies. Parents, not sure if you are signed up? Opt-in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.

Technology Updates

The Tech Depot will be open before school from 8 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. and during Viking Time from 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.

Students will need to complete the device repair form before coming to Tech Depot. (The link is located in the Student Portal under Device Repair tile OR it is in the student bookmarks, until Chromebook Troubleshoot. Here is the link for your reference: https://bit.ly/fisdstudenthelp)
Once students have completed the Device Repair form, they can stop by Tech Depot in A125 before school or during VT Monday-Friday.

What's Happening

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