Viking View

8/19 to 8/23

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

Campus Map

School Supply List

VMS Chromebook Policy

FISD Chromebook Handbook

VMS - Cell Phone Policy

Teacher Shout-Outs

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

FISD Student Calendar

VMS Bell Schedule

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, August 19th (8 Period Day)

College Day - Wear your favorite college t-shirt!

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

Fire Drill @ 1:50 p.m.

Musical Audition Informational Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (café)

Tuesday, August 20th (8 Period Day)

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

7th & 8th Grade - Class Lesson
6th Grade - Student Academic Expectation Assembly

Meet the Teacher Night @ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

PTA Meeting from 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Limited parking available; please don't block the carpool lanes.

Wednesday, August 21st (Block Day/1,3,5,7)

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

6th & 8th Grade - Class Lesson
7th Grade - Student Academic Expectation Assembly

Theatre Stage Workshop @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (café)

8 VB Scrimmage @ Maus

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

Thursday, August 22nd (4 Period Block Day)

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

6th & 7th Grade - Class Lesson
8th Grade - Student Academic Expectation Assembly

7 VB Scrimmage Maus @ VMS

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

Friday, August 23rd (8 Period Day)

Spirit Day - Wear VMS or LHS spirit wear!

SLO & Professional Goal Deadline (Strive)

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

All Grades - Class Lesson
Hold Drill @ 2 p.m.

Action Items:

Pay $25 Student Fee to PTA (see below)
Come to Meet the Teacher Night (Aug. 20th @ 5:30-7)
Review 6th Grade Viking Camp Orientation (here)
For Bus Information: My Ride K-12

Abbreviations:

FB = Football
FNA = Fine Arts
IPR = Interim Progress Report
Q1 = First 9 Week Marking Period
RC = Report Card
VB = Volleyball

August

26 Thespian Club Meeting

26 Secure Drill

27 Viking Time Begins (tutorials; enrichment)

27 8 FB VMS vs. Wester @ MHS

28 7 FB VMS vs. Wester @ MHS

28 8 VB @ Lawler

29 Shelter in Place Drill

29 Musical Auditions

29 7 VB Lawler @ VMS

30 Musical Callbacks

30 Student Fee Deadline

Administrative Information

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures (Click Here)

Athletic Information

7th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

Girls Athletics (Volleyball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Oberst

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble

8th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Near

Girls Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Koiner

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Near

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

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:

"Tough times don't last, but tough people do." Robert Schuller

7th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

8th Grade Football Schedule (Click Here)

Boys Athletics (Football)

Offensive Coordinator - Coach Casares

Quarterbacks - Coach Swanberg

Offensive Line - Coach Bailey

Running Backs - Coach Williams

Wide Receivers - Coach Hatzmann

Defensive Coordinator - Coach Bailey

Defensive Line - Coach Swanberg

Defensive Backs - Coach Hatzmann

Linebackers - Coach Williams

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

Library

Nurse Notes

Beginning of the Year Medication Drop Off

For questions, please contact the school nurse.

School Nurse: Heidi Teeling, RN, BSN

Phone Number: 469-633-4358

Email: teelingh@friscoisd.org

Policies & Procedures

Chromebook & Technology Management Policy

Cell Phone & Device Management Policy

PTA Information

Technology Information

Middle School 1:1 Technology Handbook (Click Here)

What's Happening

Meet the Teacher Bell Schedule

The teachers will introduce themselves and give a quick overview about their class. If you have specific questions or concerns, please email or set up a time to discuss these concerns with your student’s teacher(s). Unfortunately, the teachers will not have time to speak about individual students or facilitate conferences during Meet the Teacher Night.

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