Viking View

10/07 to 10/11

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

The art lesson engages students actively in learning by helping them develop their artistic abilities through structured practice and equipping them with the skills to master two-point perspective. By encouraging students to draft, receive feedback, and make improvements, it fosters a supportive environment for positive growth, aligning with our mission to positively impact each student's progress every day.

The orchestra concert aligns to the Vandeventer Middle School vision of fostering one’s greatest potential by showcasing the opportunities provided to students to excel in the arts. The concert highlights how we create an environment where students can cultivate and express their musical talents, thereby encouraging personal growth, collaboration, and the pursuit of their individual passions.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Dress Code

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS PRIDE Expectations

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Student Code of Conduct

Student Handbook

Meet Our Staff: Click HERE

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, October 7th (8 Period Day)

Wear your favorite college shirt every Monday!

Enriching Students Sign Up @ 1st Period

Aim for Success Assembly (café)

6th Grade Girls @ 1st Period
6th Grade Boys @ 2nd Period

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

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

PTA Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (library)

Board Members ONLY

8 FB VMS vs. Cobb (LSHS)

5:30 p.m. /7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8th (8 Period Day)

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

UIL Informational Meeting @ 3:50 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (library)

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

XC Parent Meeting @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (café)

7 FB VMS vs. Cobb (LHS)

6 p.m.

Fall Choir Concert w/ LHS @ 7 p.m. (LHS)

Wednesday, October 9th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Walk & Roll to School Day

Distribute Kickball Informational Flyer @ 1st Period

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

Flu Clinic @ 3p.m. - 5 p.m. (library)

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

8 VB VMS @ Fowler MS

5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 10th (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

End of Q1 - RC Assignment Cutoff

Last Day to Check Q1 Lost & Found

All items will be picked up and donated to Frisco Threads!

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. (gym)

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

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

CTE Interactive Open House @ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (flyer and article)

7 VB Fowler MS @ VMS

5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 11th

Student Holiday

Staff Professional Learning Day

Monday, October 14th

Student | Staff Holiday

Action Items:

October Celebrations
- Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15)
- Fentanyl Awareness Month
- Bullying Prevention Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month
For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
Q1 Lost & Found - Donation Pickup 10/10

October

11 Student Holiday | Staff PL Day

14 Indigenous Peoples Day - Student | Staff Holiday

15 Q2 Begins

15-17 Kickball Registration

15 Thespian Club Meeting

15 Musical Rehearsal

15 8FB VMS vs. Wilkinson (PCHS)

16 New to Texas Meeting

16 Career Expo.

16 Musical Rehearsal

16 8VB Hunt MS @ VMS

16 7FB VMS vs. Wilkinson (PCHS)

17 RC Posted HAC | Eligibility Date

17 Cheer Practice

17 Band Spirit Night & Social

17 Musical Rehearsal

17 7VB VMS @ Hunt MS

18 Cheer Practice

18 Band/Orchestra/Choir Photos

18 Musical Rehearsal

19 VB District Tournament @ LTHS & LHS

Abbreviations:

FB = Football
FNA = Fine Arts
HS = High School
ILA = Integrated Language Arts
IPR = Interim Progress Report
MS = Middle School
PL = Professional Learning
PTA = Parent Teacher Association
Q1 = First 9 Week Marking Period
RC = Report Card
SS = Social Studies
StuCo = Student Council
VB = Volleyball
VMS = Vandeventer Middle School
XC = Cross Country

Administrative Information

Item Drop Offs

If you need to drop off something for your student, you will need to check in at the front office. To minimize classroom disruptions, we will only deliver glasses, house keys, and money to students during instructional time. All other items will be left on the shelf on the front office. Parents will be responsible for emailing their student that the item has been left in the front office for pick-up.

Student Check Out

As a reminder, we do not release students between 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. If you need to check out your student early, please do so before 3:30 p.m. Regular carpool expectations apply for students being pick up after 3:30 p.m. Parents may not pick up students from the front parking lot from 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Lunch Visitations

Parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s). Below are the guidelines:

24 hour notice required
complete this form to schedule a lunch visitation
bring food for your student(s) only; food sharing is not allowed
check-in at the front office to receive a visitor badge
photo identification required to receive a visitor badge

FISD Takes Threats Seriously

When students make a threat to a campus, even via social media, the District and campus move quickly to address them. Watch Frisco Police discuss why words matter.

Parents are encouraged to remind children that while they may be “joking” about having a weapon or threatening harm to a school campus, the punishment by law is, at minimum, a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail. The punishment can be as severe as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to $10,000 and two to 10 years in prison.

Frisco ISD supports the Frisco Police Department's full prosecution of any individual who threatens harm to our students, staff, and campuses.

Food Nutrition Hiring Event

Starting pay is $15/hour, with higher wages for those with Child Nutrition experience. Complete the RSVP form to help us plan for your attendance.

Date: Friday, October 11th
Time: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Location: FISD Service Center, 12050 Rolater Rd., Frisco, TX 75035

Election Information

Last day to Register to Vote: October 7, 2024
Early Voting: October 21 - November 1
Election Day: November 5

Check your status: To confirm your voter registration status, you can visit the Am I Registered?’ portal, which allows you to look up your voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.

Free Online Tutorials

Frisco ISD teachers offer weekly online tutorials in the evenings. These tutorials are designed to further support our students and campus teachers, who are available for in-person assistance. Find the full list of subjects and tutorial dates/times here.

Accessing Class Curriculum Outlines

Frisco ISD parents can access the curriculum outline and pacing guides used Districtwide for each core course. District educators create and revise the curriculum outlines each year which is rooted in the statewide curriculum standards provided by the Texas Education Agency, called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

CTE Open House

Date: Thursday, October 10th

Time: 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Location: 9889 Wade Blvd., Frisco TX 75035

Why: Explore the recently expanded facility, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about career pathways in fields like architecture, graphic design, health science, and more.

Who: This event is open to all families, especially elementary and middle school students interested in future opportunities.

Why Attendance Matters

Here are three key reasons why student attendance is crucial:

Academic Achievement: Regular attendance keeps students on track with lessons and assignments, leading to better understanding and improved grades.
Skill Development: Consistent attendance builds essential skills like reading, writing, and problem-solving, which are vital for long-term success.
Socialization: Regular school attendance allows students to interact with peers, fostering important social skills such as teamwork, communication, and empathy.

Frisco ISD is committed to our students' success and looks forward to seeing everyone at school every day!

Athletic Information

7th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

Girls Athletics (Volleyball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Oberst

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble

8th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Near

Girls Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Near

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Koiner

8th Grade A Team - Coach Park

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Oberst

Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country - Coach Gribble; Coach Park

Track - Coach Park; Coach Oberst; Coach Near; Coach Gribble

Girls Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Koiner

8th Grade - Coach Near

7th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

Boys Athletics (Football)

Offensive Coordinator - Coach Casares

Quarterbacks - Coach Swanberg

Offensive Line - Coach Bailey

Running Backs - Coach Williams

Wide Receivers - Coach Hatzmann

Defensive Coordinator - Coach Bailey

Defensive Line - Coach Swanberg

Defensive Backs - Coach Hatzmann

Linebackers - Coach Williams

Boys Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Bailey

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Hatzmann

8th Grade A Team - Coach Williams

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Swanberg

Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country - Coach Casares

Track - Coach Bailey, Coach Casares; Coach Williams; Coach Swanberg

Boys Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Hatzmann

8th Grade - Coach Swanberg

2 Words Character Lessons via Athletics

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:

“Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back… play for her.” Mia Hamm

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.

Counseling Information

AAMAB: Aiming for the Stars Competition

Registration is now open for the African American Male Academic Bowl, Aiming for the Stars Competition.

What: AAMAB is an academic tournament that invites teams to compete in a in-person format. Each team will consist of three (3) students, 4th through 8th grade, and one (1) team coach. The winning teams will receive special awards.

Registration Deadline: January 15th (for more information and to register, click HERE)

When: January 25, 2025; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St. Dallas, TX. 75205

If interested, see Mr. Helenberger regarding sponsor guidelines and transportation.

ESL Information

"If you are interested in connecting with another family who speaks the same language as you, please fill out this form. At the end of October, we will share your information with any family that indicated the same language. For example, if you wrote that you speak Chinese, I will share the information you provided with other Chinese speakers. If you wrote Farsi, I will only share it with Farsi speakers."

Rincy Thomas and Laura Llamas-Crouch

Library

Nurse Notes

Click here to register at Vandeventer!

Here is a list of all the upcoming flu clinics.

PTA Information

What's Happening

Middle School Art PLC

"Middle School Art teachers took a deep dive into sparking curiosity & exploration of learning through our unique content area during this week's PLC. Part of our initiative this year involves seeing classroom organization systems in other MS Art rooms since we are singletons on our campuses. Thank you to the MS Art PLC team, Vandeventer MS & Principal Taylor for hosting. And, a special thank you to Mr. Draper for leading the first portion of our collaborative time together." ~ Leanne Rainey, VMS Art and MS Art Lead

VMS Tenor Bass @ Liberty HS

Our Tenor Bass Choir enjoyed their rehearsal with the Liberty High School TB choir on Tuesday in preparation for their upcoming concert. Thank you, Mrs. Cotten for organizing this collaborative experience for our students.

TB at LHS rehearsal 10/1.MOV

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Congratulations to our Viking Band members who made the inaugural Frisco ISD All District Band!

Top Row: Sam Dowd, Ryo Amemiya, Vaishnavi Talla, Anoushka Shah, Nico Blois, & Preston Klein

Front row : Shravan Sethuraman, Braeden Longoria

Library Fun - Hogwarts BINGO

Our newly enrolled students and those absent last Friday participated in a mini House Ceremony.

Student Ambassadors and teachers Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Colvin lead the mini celebration.

Viking Football Tailgate

Thank you to our amazing parents for grilling, serving, donating and preparing food, and for the overall support of our Viking football team! Go Vikings!

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Week #4: Players of the Week

Gab Garza, Corbin Sutera, Alex Erny

Fernando De La Mora (not pictured)

Sorting Ceremony, House & Tribe Meetings

Sorting Ceremony

Pep-Rally

House of Honor

Tribe Meeting

House of Honor

Tribe Meeting

House of Compassion & Strength

House of Bravery Meeting

House of Compassion Meeting

House of Loyalty

House of Loyalty Meeting

House of Adventure Meeting

House of Imagination Meeting

House of Generosity Meeting

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 2024-2025 school-year marks Ms. Taylor's sixth year as the Vandeventer Middle School principal.

taylorste@friscoisd.org

469-633-4350