Viking View

11/18 to 11/22

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Through this professional development workshop, art teachers are refining their techniques, which enables them to bring new expertise and inspiration into their classrooms. Mrs. Rainey's commitment to improve her craft aligns with our mission, values of dedication, and respect for the profession. This focus on growth also supports the campus vision of fostering each person’s greatest potential—both in educators and, in turn, in their students.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Dress Code

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS PRIDE Expectations

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

All Things Hero

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Student Code of Conduct

Student Handbook

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, November 18th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear your favorite college shirt or sweatshirt.

Viking Time Sign Up (1st period)

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

ESL Donation Event @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (library)

XC District Meet @ 4:30 p.m. - TBD (Warren Park)

Rising Freshmen Night @ 5:30 p.m. (Emerson HS)

Tuesday, November 19th (8 Period Day)

Turkey Walk & Trot Event @ 7:45 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. (track)

grab-n-go breakfast
drop off at tennis courts; non-participants may be dropped off at café entrance (follow normal procedures)
wear house colors

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

NJHS Meeting @ 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, November 20th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Orchestra Field Trip @ 9:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (LHS)

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

Band Instrument Drive @ 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (café & FNA hallway)

7 BBB VMS @ Nelson MS

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

8 GBB Nelson MS @ VMS

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

Thursday, November 21st (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

ESL Parent Donation Event @ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (library)

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

7 GBB Nelson MS @ VMS

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

8 BBB VMS @ Nelson MS

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

Friday, November 22nd (8 Period Day)

Career Day

8th grade - modified schedule
6th & 7th grade - follow pep rally schedule
wear house colors
student & staff VB game @ 2:30

Action Items:

For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Meet Our Staff: Click HERE
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.

November

25-29 Thanksgiving Break

26 Open Gym @ 9-10:30

27 Open Gym @ 9-10:30

December

2 Vision & Hearing Screening via Science Classes

3 Theatre Art 2/3 Class Play

3 NJHS Meeting

4 IPR Assignment Cutoff

4 Campus Spelling Bee

4 7 BBB Clark MS @ VMS

4 8 GBB VMS @ Clark MS

5 Band/Orchestra/Choir Winter Tour (Anderson ES)

5 Art Club Meeting

5 7 GBB VMS @ Clark MS

5 8 BBB Clark MS @ VMS

6 Fire Drill (8th Period)

6 Choir Winter Concert

6-7 Hoopfest Tournament

Administrative Information

Thank you, Viking families!

On behalf of the Vandeventer Middle School staff, we want to say thank you! Our amazing community and PTA donated a variety of drinks and snacks for the annual Stock the Teacher's Lounge event! Our community ROCKS!

The Frisco Education Foundation presented several of our staff members with grants totaling more than $3500.00. This funding is a valuable resource, enabling our educators to bring innovative tools and enriching materials directly into the classroom, enhancing student learning and engagement.

Congratulations to all of our grant recipients.

Gardening for the Greater Good

Heidi Teeling

3D Printer

Kelli Anderson & Kelly Bailey

STEMventures: Unleashing Young Minds in 6th Grade Science

Micki Friedman & Celeste Hanvey

Student’s Artistic Vision Comes to Life at PGA Headquarters

The brilliant creativity of one FISD student artist has come to life in a vibrant mural up now at the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco.

The piece by mural contest winner Annie Jiang, who won last year as a fifth grader at Anderson Elementary and is a current student at Vandeventer Middle School, was completed in October at the PGA Coaching Center. Annie even had a chance to assist Celina artist Bristen Phillips in painting the mural. Check out the article linked here for more information.

Awesome job, Annie!

Athletic Information

7th Grade Basketball Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Basketball Schedule (Click Here)

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 Basketball Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Basketball Schedule (Click Here)

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:

10 Things That Require Zero Talent:

Being On Time
Using Good Body Language
Making an Effort
Being High Energy
Being Coachable
Having a Positive Attitude
Being Passionate
Being Prepared
Having a Strong Work Ethic
Doing a Little Extra Work

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

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

Miscellaneous 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

How to Order a Replacement ID Badge

To reorder a lost student ID badge, log in at www.soimagesphoto.com with your student's ID#. Follow the prompts. The cost for a replacement badge is $5.00 and it will be mailed to the student's home address. For questions, please email cat@soimagesphoto.com.

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.

Middle School Advanced Academics Webinar

November 13th, learn about Advanced, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual credit, and Career and Technical Education offerings available through Advanced Academics.

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!

Partner with Local Nonprofits

Join Frisco ISD in fostering a strong, supportive community for our students by lending a hand to local nonprofits dedicated to providing essential resources. Your involvement helps ensure that every student has what they need to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom.

Frisco Fastpacs
Help feed students on weekends by partnering with Frisco Fastpacs, which delivers nutritious food directly to students’ homes every Friday.

Frisco Lovepacs
Support families during school breaks with supplemental food from Frisco Lovepacs. Volunteers pack and distribute food for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks.

Refresh Frisco
Contribute to student well-being by donating or volunteering with Refresh Frisco, which provides essential hygiene packs with products like shampoo, soap, and toothpaste on a quarterly basis.

What's Happening

Michelle Sepulveda is an experienced and dedicated educator with over 15 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings. Having spent 10 1/2 years in Dallas ISD teaching English, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, and College and Career Readiness, Ms. Sepulveda developed a deep commitment to fostering academic growth and a love of learning in students. Before that, Ms. Sepulveda helped shape young minds as a middle school English teacher in Grapevine/Colleyville ISD, where she built strong relationships with students and promoted critical thinking skills. Upon moving to Mansfield ISD to be closer to home, she had the privilege of working with 8th-grade students, teaching English and cultivating a classroom environment that challenged students to reach their full potential.

In addition to her teaching roles, Ms. Sepulveda has demonstrated leadership and a passion for student involvement as the National Honor Society Sponsor. She speaks of her love for “community” and enjoyed her role as Sunshine Committee Chairperson, a role that allowed her to contribute to school culture and support both students and colleagues. A proud resident of Frisco, Ms. Sepulveda remains dedicated to making a positive impact on the academic and personal development of every student she encounters. She is thrilled and thankful to now be a part of the Vandeventer Vikings family teaching Skills for Living! Welcome, Ms. Sepulveda!

Matilda Jr. Production

Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of Matilda Jr. on a successful run last week! Special shout-out to Ms. Rainey's Art 3 students for their poster designs and the VMS band for performing our amazing pre-show music! It was a wonderful Fine Arts production!

Vandeventer Middle School Honors Military Veterans

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