Viking View

12/16 to 12/20

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

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, December 16th (8 Period Day)

Are you naughty or nice? Dress as an evil or good holiday character!

Advisory @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.

Sweet Treat Donations for Staff

Drop Off 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sign-Up Here)
Cart Located Outside Main Entrance

7 BBB VMS vs. Griffin MS (VMS)

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

8 GBB VMS vs. Griffin MS (Griffin MS)

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

Tuesday, December 17th (8 Period Day)

Dress as a present! Tie a ribbon or bow around your waist, wrist, head or on your shoe. Additional holiday bling is encouraged.

Sweet Treat Donations for Staff

Drop Off 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Sign-Up Here)
Cart Located Outside Main Entrance

6th Grade Choir Community Caroling Event @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Student Aide & Ambassador Holiday Luncheon @ 12:57 p.m. (library)

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

Orchestra Winter Social @ 3:45 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. (FNA)

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

7 GBB VMS vs. Griffin MS (Griffin MS)

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

8 BBB VMS vs. Griffin MS (VMS)

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

Wednesday, December 18th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Ugly Sweater Dress Day

LHS Orchestra Donuts w/ 8th Graders @ 7:45 a.m. (FNA)

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

Winter Social @ 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (café)

Thursday, December 19th (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

Clash of the Carolers

Loyalty & Honor - Wear Red & Holiday Accessories
Compassion & Imagination - Wear Green & Elf Attire
Bravery & Strength - Wear Blue & Holiday Socks
Adventure & Generosity - Wear White & a Holiday Scarf and/or Hat

Theatre Arts Field Trip @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (DTC)

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

Friday, December 20th (8 Period Day)

Holiday Slumber - Wear Holiday PJS

End Q2 | RC Assignment Cut Off

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

Deadline to Check Lost & Found @ 4 p.m.

See Below

Action Items:

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

December

27 Open Gym @ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

30 Open Gym @ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

January

3 Open Gym @ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

6 Professional Learning Day | Student Holiday

7 Q3 Begins

7-10 Advisory Schedule

7 6th Grade Assembly @ Advisory

8 7th Grade Assembly @ Advisory

8 Rising 6th Grade Orchestra Instrument Selection

8 7 BBB VMS @ Stafford MS

8 8 GBB Stafford @ VMS

9 8th Grade Assembly @ Advisory

9 RC Posted HAC

10 7th Grade Choice Sheets via Science

10 House Party @ Advisory

Administrative Information

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:

"The only way to prove that you are a good sport is to lose." Ernie Banks

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

Rising 9th Graders:

Important Reminders/Deadlines

Now through December 16th – Counselors will be available to help students with their 4 year plans.
December 16th – Deadline to enter 4 year plans in HAC.
January 13th – Students will have Individual meetings with high school counselors about 9th grade course selection.
February 13th – FISD Deadline to change courses for the 25-26 school year.

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.

GT Referral Window: Jan. 8-22

The referral window is January 8 - 22, 2025. Information regarding the referral process can be found here. A parent/guardian must complete this referral link to be considered. You may visit the district website for more information.

School Closures

School closures are sometimes necessary to ensure the safety of Frisco ISD students and staff. FISD makes a final decision about whether to open schools no later than 5:30 a.m. each school day.

Frisco ISD will notify families via email and text. Parents and staff can subscribe to FISD text messages by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. The District and campus websites will also be updated with alerts of school closures, as well as the District’s Facebook and X accounts. Learn more.

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!

PTA

What's Happening

Isbell Elementary Band Winter Tour

Middle School Night @ LHS

Dallas Museum of Art Field Trip

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