Viking View

12/9 to 12/13

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Mrs. Friedman's lesson on Newton's Third Law of Motion aligns with Vandeventer Middle School's vision statement, "to foster one’s greatest potential," by engaging students in a hands-on and collaborative activity. The tug-of-war demonstration provides a practical example of action and reaction forces, helping students connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications.

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 9th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear a college shirt every Monday!

Teaming (1,2,3,5,7,8)

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

Theatre Improve Show @ 6 p.m. (café)

Band Winter Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (Liberty HS)

Tuesday, December 10th (8 Period Day)

IPR Posted @ HAC

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

Orchestra Winter Concert @ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, December 11th (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Band/Orchestra/Choir ES Winter Tour @ 8:25 a.m. - TBD (Isbell ES)

Choir Community Caroling Event @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (7th & 8th Grade)

Science Content Lead Meeting @ 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (HOH)

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

UIL Eligibility @ 4 p.m. (HAC)

BLT Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (library)

7 BBB VMS @ Cobb MS

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

8 GBB Cobb MS @ VMS

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

Thursday, December 12th (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

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

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

7 GBB Cobb MS @ VMS

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

8 BBB VMS @ Cobb MS

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

Friday, December 13th (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear Viking spirit attire every Friday!

Spinal Screening @ via science class

7th grade girls
8th grade boys

Winter Social Gingerbread House Sign-Up (all lunches)

Fall Clubs & Organizations Picture Day @ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (small gym)

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

16 Secret Santa Begins

16 7 BBB Griffin @ VMS

16 8 GBB VMS @ Griffin

17 Librarian Meeting

17 Board Appreciation Deadline

17 District DLC Meeting

17 Department Meetings

17 Choir Community Caroling Event

17 Student Aide | Ambassador Luncheon

17 Orchestra Holiday Treats

17 SpEd TOT Meeting

17 Thespian Club Meeting

17 7 GBB VMS @ Griffin MS

17 8 BBB Griffin MS @ VMS

18 LHS Donuts w/ Band (8th Grade)

18 Leaders' Meeting

18 Winter Social

19 MS Athletic Coordinator Meeting

19 Theatre Arts Field Trip

20 End Q2 | Assignment Cutoff

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 way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." Babe Ruth

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

Mental Health Awareness

Each year, FISD middle schools administer the Safe Schools Survey to 8th grade students to evaluate the needs of each campus. A topic of concern for our campus was related to the warning signs of anxiety and depression. Although this survey in no way determines that a person has anxiety or depression, we thought it would be helpful to provide a Mental Health Awareness Presentation for students that includes coping strategies. This presentation was created by our VMS counselors and will be shared on Monday, December 9th.

Parents may preview the presentation here.

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.

Small World Angel Tree

On behalf of the entire Vandeventer Middle School community, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity in supporting the Small World Angel Tree initiative. Your thoughtful donations of gifts have brought joy and hope to children and families in need this holiday season.

The spirit of giving displayed by our VMS families exemplifies the values we strive to instill in our students—compassion, kindness, and a commitment to making a positive impact. It is inspiring to witness how our community comes together to support one another and spread joy.

Thank you for helping make this initiative a success and for being such a vital part of our mission to foster a supportive and caring environment. Your contributions make a meaningful difference, not only to the recipients but also in showing our students the power of giving back.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season! VMS Counselors

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

Spelling Bee Winner

Congratulations, Pranav!

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.

Gifted & Talented Services Informational Webinar

Parents and guardians new to gifted & talented, this informational session will detail FISD K - 12 gifted and talented services, including screening, identification, and curriculum. The webinar will be from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.. on Dec. 12th. Register here.

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

Bella Voce & Tenor Base Choirs

The Bella Voce & Tenor Bass Choirs performed at Anderson Elementary on Thursday, December 5th. Afterwards, they spotted some 1st grade VIPs from Mrs. Wren´s class wearing their Vandeventer Choir t-shirts! Go Vikings!

Student & Staff Volleyball Game

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