Viking View

5/5 to 5/9

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.

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, May 5th (8 Period Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

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

Liberty HS Music Camp @ 4:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (LHS)

Band Vendor Night & Parent Meeting @ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (café)

Girls' Soccer Hunt MS vs. VMS (FHS)

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

Theatre Productions Play @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (café)

Tuesday, May 6th (8 Period Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Senior Breakfast @ 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.(library)

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

Advanced Band Spring Concert @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (café)

Wednesday, May 7th (1,3,5,7 Block Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

School Nurse Day

PTA Membership Meeting & Appreciation Breakfast @ 7:45 a.m. (library)

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

Liberty HS Band Placement Auditions @ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (LHS)

GT Rising Viking Night @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (library)

Thursday, May 8th (2,4,6,8 Block Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Cheer Practice @ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (gym)

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

Boys' Soccer VMS vs. Hunt MS (LHS)

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

Orchestra Spring Concert @ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (LHS)

Friday, May 9th (8 Period Day)

Teacher Appreciation Week

Spring Walk & Talk @ 7:45 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. (track)

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

EOY Cheer Celebration @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (On the Border)

Spring Choir Concert @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (café)

Friday, May 10th

LHS Band Form Fest @ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (LHS)

Theatre Banquet @ 6 p.m. (VMS)

Action Items:

For Bus Information: My Ride K-12
Meet Our Staff: Click HERE
Check out the buttons above for links to important information.
May - Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Mental Health Awareness Month; Military Appreciation Month

May

12 Chromebook/Charger Pickup via ILA

12 8th Grade Award Student Notification

12 Orchestra Italian Ice Celebration

12 8th Grade LHS Music Camp

12 Incoming Athletic Parent Meeting

13 6th Grade Award Ceremony

13 7th Grade Award Ceremony

14 7th Grade Study Trip @ Roughriders

14 8th Grade Study Trip @ Main Event

14 8th Grade Practice Award Ceremony

15 Q4 RC Assignment Cutoff

15 Cheer Practice

15 8th Grade Award Ceremony

16 Pep Rally (students only)

16 PTA Celebration Day (rotations)

16 HERO Redemption (all grades)

16 Girls' Athletic Season EOY Event

19 Yearbook Distribution

19 6th & 7th Grade Yearbook Signing Event

20 8th Grade Celebration Day | Yearbook Signing Event

20 8th Grade Band Social

21 Last Day of School - Final 8th Grade Walk

Administrative Information

Viking Families,

As we approach the exciting end-of-year events, we want to ensure that all students are able to fully participate in activities such as field trips, end-of-year celebrations, the PTA field day, pep rally, and the final walk.

In order to participate, students must adhere to campus expectations and demonstrate respectful, responsible behavior. Unfortunately, we have seen an uptick in behavior infractions recently, and we ask for your support in reminding your student of the importance of following our campus guidelines as we work towards a smooth and positive conclusion to the year.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to enjoy these special events.

Campus Administration

Thank you, PTA! We received our new poster maker this week, and we are so excited!

POR - Electronic Submissions - https://lfpublic.friscoisd.org/Forms/ProofOfResidency

New Student Enrollment - https://www.friscoisd.org/about/new-to-frisco-isd/2024-25-new-student-enrollment

Returning Student Enrollment - https://www.friscoisd.org/about/enrollment/annual-registration

Technology Replacement - UPDATED

Chromebook charger replacement:

- If a student has lost or broken their Chromebook charger, per the Chromebook Take Home Handbook, they will need to replace it before Chromebook return on May 12th.
  - A parent can purchase a charger through Online School Fees by having your student fill out a Charger replacement request in Incident IQ, which can be found in the Student Portal.
  - Once the fee has been paid, the student will be notified when the replacement charger is ready for pick-up.

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

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:

"Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."

Mike Singletary

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

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. There will be another session on May 5th at 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

Carpool Reminders

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.
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.

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

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.

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.

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!

What's Happening?

Invitation ONLY

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

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

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!

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