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10/20 to 10/24

All Things Hero

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures/Map

Assessment & Grading Guide

Athletic Seasons Schedule

Bell Schedule

Dress Code

PRIDE Expectations

School Supply List

Personal Device Ban (SB 1481)

FISD Chromebook Handbook

FISD Student Calendar

FISD Student Handbooks

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

This hands-on math activity perfectly reflects our mission to positively impact and advance each student every day. By exploring how changing the amount of lemonade mix in one cup of water affects flavor, students connected real-life experiences to important math concepts like ratios and rates. This fun and interactive lesson not only deepened their understanding of mathematical relationships but also encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking—showing that learning can be both meaningful and refreshing! 🍋

This week’s spooky science experiments brought our campus vision—to foster one’s greatest potential—to life! 👻💫 Through bubbling cauldrons, growing ghosts, tie-dyed zombie brains, Frankenworms, and magic potions, students explored mixtures and solutions while making predictions and drawing conclusions. These Halloween-themed investigations encouraged curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, helping students stretch their scientific understanding in a fun, hands-on way. By engaging their imagination and inquiry skills, our students demonstrated that learning can be both exciting and full of potential!

Wear a pink shirt or pin a pink ribbon on your shirt every Thursday to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, October 20 (8 Period Day)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

College Day - Wear a college shirt every Monday!

Tribe Meeting @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.

Theatre Arts Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

8FB VMS vs. Lawler @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)

Tuesday, October 21 (8 Period Day)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

Thespian Club Meeting @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Café)

7FB VMS vs. Lawler @ 6 p.m. (Liberty HS)

Beginner Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (Café)

Wednesday, October 22 (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Science Priority)

8VB Fowler MS vs. VMS @ Liberty HS

Pink Out Game
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23 (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Wear pink w/ jeans every Thursday during the month of October!

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

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Math Priority)

7VB Fowler MS vs. VMS @ VMS

Pink Out Game
5:30 p.m.|6:30 p.m.|7:30 p.m.

Advanced Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (Café)

Friday, October 24 (8 Period Day)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spirit Day - Wear a VMS or LHS spirit shirt every Friday! Show your PRIDE!

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

Viking Time @ 1:31 p.m. - 2:13 p.m. (Social Studies Priority)

Kickball Tournament @ 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Action Items:

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Coming Soon

25 Tech Theatre Art Rehearsal

25 Orchestra All region Auditions @ Prosper HS

27-31 Red Ribbon Week

27-31 Book Fair Week

27 8FB VMS vs. Griffin

27 Trunk or Treat @ LHS

28 Region 10 Safety & Security Audit

28 Theatre Art Rehearsal

28 7FB VMS vs. Griffin MS

29 Isbell Band Instrument Demonstration

29 Art Club Meeting

29 Cross Country (XC) Meet

30 Cheer Practice

30 Theatre Art Rehearsal

30 7VB VMS vs, Hunt

30 8VB VMS vs, Hunt

31 Q2 IPR Assignment Cutoff

31 Cheer Practice

Athletic Information

Football Schedule (Click Here)

Boys Athletics (Football)

Offensive Coordinator - Coach Sims

Quarterbacks - Coach Sims

Offensive Line - Coach Swanberg | Coach Howe

Running Backs - Coach Henderson

Wide Receivers - Coach Williams

Defensive Coordinator - Coach Swanberg | Coach Williams

Defensive Line - Coach Swanberg

Defensive Backs - Coach Williams | Coach Henderson

Linebackers - Coach Howe

Boys Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Henderson

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Henderson | Coach Howe

8th Grade A Team - Coach Williams

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Williams | Coach Swanberg

Boys Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country - Coach Sims

Track - Coach Howe | Coach Henderson | Coach Swanberg |Coach Williams

Boys Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson

8th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson

Volleyball Schedule (Click Here)

Girls Athletics (Volleyball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Near

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Garcia

8th Grade A Team - Coach Oberst

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Gribble

Girls Athletics (Basketball)

7th Grade A Team - Coach Near

7th Grade B/C Teams - Coach Gribble

8th Grade A Team - Coach Park

8th Grade B/C Team - Coach Oberst

Girls Athletics (Cross Country/Track)

Cross Country - Coach Gribble

Track - Coach Park | Coach Near | Coach Oberst | Coach Garcia

Girls Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Garcia

8th Grade - Coach Near

THE FRISCO WAY
A character-building lesson designed to grow our athletes into leaders.

Motto: CHAMPS LEAD THE WAY

With respect for others, control of self, and the spirit of competition

Building character. Growing leaders. That’s the goal.

Our Focus:

Set clear expectations rooted in The Texas Way
Create consistency across all FISD campuses
Use a standardized form to simplify documentation

This week's focus for our athletes is determination: the unwavering purpose to achieve a goal despite difficulties, by perseverance, a willingness to face hardships, and a strong belief in the ability to succeed.

Out inspirational quote for the week: "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

Vince Lombardi

Campus Committee News

Counselor Updates

Library News

Miscellaneous Information

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!

As outlined in the FISD Student Handbook (page 40): A parent must provide an explanation for any absence upon the student’s arrival or return to school. The student will be allowed three (3) days to submit a written note excusing an absence (an email is acceptable as a note). Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note.

Please remember that:

Parents may use up to 4 notes per semester (8 per year).
Notes cannot be banked or carried over from one semester to the next.
This is the policy campuses are following districtwide to ensure consistency across all campuses.

Lunch Visitations

Parents/guardians will be allowed to eat lunch with their student(s) after the Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3). 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 urgent messages, 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.

PTA News

Technology Information

What's Happening?

Pep-Rally Pride

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 seventh year as the Vandeventer Middle School principal.

taylorste@friscoisd.org

469-633-4350