Viking View

9/25 to 9/22

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 25th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear your favorite college shirt with jeans.

Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m.

Ethos & Rising Up Begins

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

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

8 Football VMS vs. Staley @ 6 p.m. (Memorial HS)

Tuesday, September 26th (8 Period Day)

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

Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

Q1 6-Week IPR Grading Deadline @ 8 a.m.

Suicide Prevention (SOS) @ 3rd period (follow instructions via email)

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

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

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

7 Football VMS vs. Staley @ 6 p.m. (Memorial HS)

FISD Marching Band Showcase @ 6:30 p.m. (Ford Center)

Wednesday, September 27th (Block Day - 1,3,5,7)

Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

UIL Kick-Off Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (library)

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

Thursday, September 28th (Block Day - 2,4,6,8)

6-Week IPR Posted (HAC)

Band Spirit Day @ Cane's (see below for details)

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)

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

Friday, September 29th (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear VMS or LHS spirit wear and jeans!

6 Week UIL Eligibility (gain or lose eligibility)

Doors Open @ 7:45 a.m.

Retake Picture Day @ 7:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (library)

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

Dismissal @ 3:45 p.m.

Action Items:

Sign-Up for HERO (see below)

Coming Soon: October

Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

2 When Music & Art Collide (see flyer below)

2 8 FB Wilkinson vs. VMS (LHS)

3 Fall Play Rehearsal

3 7 FB Wilkinson vs. VMS (LHS)

4 National Walk to School Day

4 Choir Concert Rehearsal

4 8 VB VMS vs. Lawler (LMS)

5 Fall Play Rehearsal

5 Fall Choir Concert

5 7 VB Lawler vs. VMS (Pink Out Game)

6 Student Holiday

6 Staff Professional Learning Day

9 Student|Staff Holiday

10 Fall Play Rehearsal

10 8 FB Clark vs. VMS (LHS)

11 7 FB Clark vs. VMS (LHS)

11 8 VB Wester vs. VMS (VMS-Pink Out Game)

12 Fire Drill

12 Fall Play Rehearsal

12 7 VB VMS vs Wester (WMS)

12 FISD Career Expo.

13 Q1 Ends|Assignment Cut Off

13 Lost & Found Quarterly Pick Up

13 Flu Clinic

13 Advanced Band Clinic

HERO Sign-Up Link: https://access.heropowered.com/school/track

Administrative Information

Q1 Lost & Found Pick Up

All lost and found items from Q1 will be picked up on Friday, October 13th and donated to Frisco Threads. Please encourage your student(s) to check the lost and found if they are missing any items (water bottles, lunch boxes, gym shorts, gym shirts, pencil bags, etc.).

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 Focus: "Your trials and struggles will be your greatest source of strength if you'll let them." Coach Mackey

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

Eligibility

Click here for the 23-24 eligibilty calendar.

Ticketing

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

Lady Vikings Take 1st Place

Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Vikings for taking home the 1st place trophy this past weekend at the Invitational Volleyball Tournament! The Lady Vikings did an awesome job defeating the Nelson Nighthawks in a two game set. Way to go ladies!

From left to right: (Back Row) Ava Garza, Campbell Chandler, Emma Holding, Eve Mills, Kaitlin Ramsey, Cora Johnson, Madison Inskeep. (Front Row) Stella McCord, Emmy Fiedler, Addison Medford.

Football Players of the Week

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade football Players of the Week.

From left to right:

A.J. Williams & Kobe Eck (7th grade)

Hayden Smith & Aiden Acosta (8th grade)

Counseling Updates

~ Counselors

Diversity & Inclusivity

2023-2024 Days of Observance Calendar

ESL/LAS Updates

Health Updates

Here is a list of all the upcoming flu clinics.

Click here to register.

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

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 is open daily 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, under 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

Kroger Community Rewards

This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:

Create a digital account.
- Create an Account via www.kroger.com
- A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards.
Link your Card to an organization.
- Sign in to your digital account.
- Enter the name or NPO number (YM170) Vandeventer Middle School PTA
- Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.
Your organization earns.
- Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

Career Day Sign Up: https://forms.gle/hcqYqA4AkgNezi9s5

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