Viking View

4/7 to 4/11

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

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Our Engineering, Design, and Innovation students are putting their coding skills to work in a fun and meaningful way! Using EV3 robots, they’ve programmed these robots to deliver handwritten notes and chocolate candy to teachers of their choice. This creative project not only showcases their growing programming abilities but also directly connects to Vandeventer Middle School’s mission—a commitment to positively impact and advance each student every day. Through this activity, students are embracing kindness, fostering a supportive learning environment, and demonstrating innovation, all of which align with our vision to foster one’s greatest potential. By applying technology with purpose, our Vikings are making a difference in their community while preparing for a future of creativity and problem-solving!

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, April 7th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear your favorite college t-shirt!

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

GT Awareness Week

Band Pride of Texas @ Pinstack

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

Fire Drill

Testing Location Transition & Chromebook/Charger Drop Off @ 3:30 p.m.

Spring Play Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

8th Grade Liberty High School Visual Band Camp

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (LHS)

7th Grade Soccer vs. Clark MS (LHS)

5:30 p.m./6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8th (8 Period Day)

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

GT Awareness Week

STAAR Testing Day - Reading 8

Details Below
No Drop Offs on Testing Days
6th & 7th Grade - Normal Schedule

Harp Recital @ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Reedy HS)

Wednesday, April 9th (8 Period Day)

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

GT Awareness Week

STAAR Testing Day - Reading 6/7

Testing Details Below
No Drop Offs on Testing Days
Modified Bell/Lunch Schedule
- 8th Grade Lunch @ 12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
- 6th Grade Lunch @ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- 7th Grade Lunch @ 1:40 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.

UIL Academic Celebration & Awards @ 3:50 p.m. (library)

Spring Play Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (café)

Thursday, April 10th (8 Period Day)

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

GT Awareness Week

IPR Posted in HAC

Make-Up STAAR Reading (library)

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

EOY CIP Community Meeting @ 4 p.m. (library)

Spring Play Rehearsal @ 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. (café)

8th Grade Soccer vs. Clark MS (LTHS)

5:30 p.m./6:45 p.m.

PTA Lifetime Award Banquet @ 6 p.m. (LTHS)

Friday, April 11th (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear LHS or VMS attire!

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

GT Awareness Week

Make-Up STAAR Reading (library)

Boys' Soccer Photos @ 1st and 2nd Period (gym)

Girls' Soccer Photos @ 7th and 8th Period (gym)

UIL Eligibility Date @ 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 12th (8 Period Day)

FISD Band Solo & Ensemble Competition (TBD)

Action Items:

For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Meet Our Staff: Click HERE
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
April - Arab American Month; Autism Awareness Month

April

14 8th Grade Liberty HS Band Visual Camp

14 7th Grade Soccer vs. Cobb MS

15 STAAR - Science 8

15 Spring Play Rehearsal

15 VMS Advanced Tennis Tryouts @ LHS

16 STAAR - Social Studies 8

16 Spring Play Rehearsal

16 8th Grade Soccer vs. Cobb MS

17 STAAR Make-Up - Science/SS 8

17 Thespian Club Meeting

18 Good Friday - Student/Staff Holiday

21 Spring Play Rehearsal

21 8th Grade Liberty HS Visual Band Camp

21 7th Grade Soccer vs. Griffin MS

22 STAAR Math 8/Algebra EOC

23 Administrative Assistant Day

23 STAAR - Math 6/7

23 Spring Play Rehearsal

24 STAAR Make-Up - Math 6-8/Algebra

24 Spring Play Rehearsal

24 STEAM Night

24 8th Grade Soccer vs. Griffin MS

25 STAAR Make-Up - Math 6-8/Algebra

25 IPR Assignment Cutoff

26 All Region Choir Clinic & Concert

26 Six Flags Band Day

26 Spring Play Rehearsal

Administrative Information

STAAR Testing Guidance

Please do not schedule appointments on testing days.
Make certain your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and arrives at school on time.
Students are required to be in their testing room promptly by 8:15 AM. We will begin releasing students from their designated morning location shortly after 8 a.m.
Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria following their STAAR assessments. Lunch deliveries or other drop offs will NOT be permitted on STAAR testing days.
Students will need to bring their FISD issued Chromebook, fully charged and their charger the day before testing. Students will leave their Chromebook and charger in their testing room each Monday of testing week to ensure technology is ready and available for testing. Grade levels not testing will not have access to their Chromebook.
Students who receive oral administration will receive wired headphones for use. AirPods or other wireless headphones are not allowed during state testing.
Students may bring pencils, a lunch, a water bottle and a book to read after testing. Students may also bring a dry snack in a sandwich-sized plastic bag (Individual items must be unwrapped; no messy foods are allowed, like Cheetos).
The campus will be closed to visitors on testing days.

Technology Replacement

Chromebook charger replacement:

- Option 1 – A parent can purchase a charger through Online School Fees. Please let the Administration know before the student returns their Chromebook.
- Option 2 – A parent can purchase an approved charger through Amazon and return the replacement charger with their Chromebook.
  - Approved Charger

Chromebook replacement:

- If a student has lost their Chromebook, per the Chromebook Take Home Handbook they will be responsible for paying the replacement cost for the device. For lost device replacement fees, please refer to the estimated replacement costs.

Athletic Information

Soccer Schedule

Girls Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Koiner

8th Grade - Coach Near

Soccer Schedule

Boys Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Hatzmann

8th Grade - Coach Swanberg

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.

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:

“Winning is fun...Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point.” Pat Summitt

Counseling Information

Frisco Education Foundation’s MindBender Camp Registration Opens March 10th

What: MindBender STEAM Camp

When: June 2-5, 2025 (2 Sessions Available: 8-12PM & 1-5PM)

Who: Incoming 6-8 Graders Only

Only 200 spots spots available for both sessions!

Email questions to fef@friscoisd.org

Frisco Education Foundation’s One i/e Entrepreneurship Camp Registration Opens March 10th

What: MindBender i/e Entrepreneurship Camp

When: June 2-5, 2025 (2 Sessions Available: 8-12PM & 1-5PM)

Who: Incoming 4-6 Graders Only

Only 40 spots open for each One i/e session.

This one gets full fast!

Email questions to fef@friscoisd.org

Summer School Webinar

We are hosting Summer School informational webinars for middle school students.

Rising 9th grade students (current 8th graders) should attend one of the high school webinars. They will be hosted on April 8th and May 5th and 6pm. Please pre register for one of the webinars by clicking THIS LINK.

Rising 7th and 8th grade students (current 6th and 7th graders) should attend the middle school webinar on May 14th at 6pm. Please pre register by clicking THIS LINK.

For more information about summer school, click here.

ESL Information

Library

Miscellaneous Information

Use All Lanes to Enter Carpool: Utilize ALL lanes when entering the carpool line. Begin merging at the tennis courts using the ZIPPER method (TAKING TURNS MERGING INTO ONE LANE) to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Do not drive around to the cones expecting to merge at the last minute, as this is frustrating for other drivers and disrupts the process.

Carpool Reminders

Arrive Early: Allow extra time for drop-off during inclement weather. Our doors open at 7:45 a.m., and arriving earlier can help avoid the busiest times, which tend to be between 8:05 and 8:25 a.m.
Drop Off at Café Entrance: All students arriving by car should enter at the carpool entrance and be dropped off on the north side of the building outside the cafeteria entrance. No drops offs in the outer lanes of traffic. Student drop-off in front of the building is strictly prohibited between 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Procedure: Pull all the forward to ensure we maximize the number of vehicles that can drop off at each interval.
No Parking for Drop-Off: Please refrain from using parking spaces for drop-off to avoid disrupting the flow.
Prompt Exit: Once your child exits, please proceed promptly to help keep traffic moving.
Drive Safely: Stay off your phone, avoid aggressive driving, cutting off other vehicles, or speeding. Violations will be reported to the School Resource Officer (SRO).
Be Courteous: Respect staff and fellow parents by following carpool rules and showing patience.

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.

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 News

We want to thank our amazing PTA for funding our teacher grants! Congratulations to all of our recipients!

PTA Grants & Recipients

Empowering Student Success with Kesler Science - Micki Freidman ($349.00)

Basketball Shooting Return Machine - Diana Park ($321.00)

House System | Rewards & Suppplies - Taylor Colvin ($500.00)

Books, Book, and More Books - Kristen Roberts ($250.00)

Classroom Library - Pam Entzminger ($250.00)

Enhancing Spanish Language Acquisition - Frances O'Connor ($447.00)

What's Happening?

Congratulations, Alaayna! She placed 1st at TXSEF in her category of Translational Medicine

All Frisco ISD High School students must participate in the 1forAll Chromebook program to be issued a district-owned Chromebook. Participation in the 1forAll program ensures compatibility with FISD online programs and testing. Click here for more details and to get started!

Donation Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444ACA72DA7FF2-55606453-girls

Invitation ONLY

Invitations will be mailed between April 28th - May 2nd.

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