Viking View

3/9 to 3/13

Mission: Positively impact and advance each student every day.

Vision: Foster one's greatest potential.

The Week-At-A-Glance

Monday, March 9 (8 Period Day)

Wear your favorite college shirt/sweatshirt with jeans every Monday!

Q4 Begins

Teaming (1,3,5, 8)

7th Grade MTSS (2,7)

Orchestra UIL @ 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (IHS)

Check Weekly Absence

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

Athletic Coordinator Meeting @ 1:35 p.m. (Conference Room)

Theatre Art Spring Show Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Café)

PTA Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. (Library)

Tuesday, March 10 (8 Period Day)

Staff may wear the dry fit black shirt with jeans every Tuesday!

Q3 Grading Deadline @ 8 a.m. (TAC)

Orchestra UIL @ 9:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. (IHS)

Check Weekly Absence List

Secondary Counselor Meeting @ 1:30 p.m. (TEAMS)

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

Band Extended Skills Pizza Party (TBD)

Multicultural Night @ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Cafe, Gyms, Library)

Wednesday, March 11 (Block Day 1,3,5,7)

Spring Jingle Jeans - Free dress for staff with sticker!

Leaders' Meeting @ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (HOH)

Secondary IC Meeting @ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (TW)

Basketball Special Olympics (9-TBD)

Check Weekly Absence List

MS CL ELAR/SS Meeting @ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (TW)

MS CL Math/Science Meeting @ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (HOH)

Orchesta UIL @ 2:10 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Rockhill HS)

Check Weekly Absence List

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

Zone Qualifier Track Meet @ 2 p.m. - TBD (MHS)

Check Weekly Absence List

Teacher of the Year Banquet @ 6 p.m. (National Soccer Hall of Fame)

Thursday, March 12 (Block Day 2,4,6,8)

Professional Dress

Q3 RC Posted (HAC)

C Lunch Lockdown Drill @ 1:25 p.m.

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

Managing Director Campus Visit @ 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Tentative)

Theatre Art Spring Show Rehearsal @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Café)

Cheer Clinic Tryout #1 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Gym)

Friday, March 13 (8 Period Day)

Wear Viking or LHS spirit wear every Friday!

IC Meeting @ 8:25 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. (E110)

Administrative Meeting @ 9:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. (D101)

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

Q3 UIL Eligibility @ 4 p.m. (HAC)

Viking Valor Nomination Deadline @ 4 p.m.

Staff Suicide Prevention Protocol Due @ 4 p.m.

Action Items:

Review the Weekly Absence List for upcoming UIL events!
Complete the Staff Suicide Prevention Protocol by Friday, March 13th!
Frisco ISD is conducting a survey from March 2nd through 15th to gather valuable feedback from students, parents, and staff about the 2025-26 school year. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts!

Coming Soon

March

16-20 Spring Break

23 Tribe Meeting (Honor & Generosity House Meeting)

23 Teaming (2,3,5,7; 8th Grade MTSS)

23 TA Spring Show Rehearsal

24 Department Meetings

24 Art Club Meeting

24 Cheer Tryout Clinic #2

25 CNS Meeting w/ IST Member

25 District Championship Track Meet

26 Secondary AP Meeting

26 Art 3 Field Trip

26 Band Varsity UIL

26 Academic UIL Celebration

26 TA Spring Show Rehearsal

26 Cheer Tryout Clinic #3

27 Baseball Opening Day

27 IC Meeting

27 Administrative Meeting

27 Band Varsity UIL

27 Thespian Club Meeting

27 Cheer Tryouts

Athletic Information

Track & Soccer Schedules (Click Here)

Boys Athletics (Track)

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

Boys Athletics (Soccer)

7th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson

8th Grade - Coach Swanberg | Coach Henderson

Track & Soccer Schedules (Click Here)

Girls Athletics (Track)

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 growth mindset: A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence, skills, and talents can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence, rather than being innate traits

Our inspirational quote for the week: “Who are you when it's hard and when it's tough? And then, once you know that, you can now work on how to grow and fix it.” Kara Lawson

Campus Committee News

This Week's Instructional Showcase

As part of our Campus Improvement Team and Professional Learning Committee efforts, each week we will shine a spotlight on the amazing instructional work happening across our campus. We will highlight the engaging learning experiences our teachers create and celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff.

To ensure every content area has an opportunity to be showcased, each month will focus on a different department:

March – Social Studies
April – Electives & Fine Arts

We look forward to sharing the incredible teaching and learning taking place at Vandeventer each and every day!

In 7th Grade Texas History, students are deepening their understanding of economic boom-and-bust cycles and vertical integration through a hands-on workshop model. Working collaboratively in teams, they are designing modern, vertically integrated businesses. Using their knowledge of economic cycles, students analyze market demand and create innovative products or services for their “companies.” At the conclusion of the project, teams will pitch their businesses in a “Shark Tank”-style presentation, highlighting their ideas and explaining how their companies operate.

Q3 PRIDE Party

Minute-It-To-Win-It House Competitions

House of Loyalty and House of Compassion Celebrations

Digital Learning Updates

FISD Approved Application and Student Data Privacy Information
- Make sure you are checking the list for updates.
DLC Website
Where is Matt? Check his schedule here.

Library News

Recognitions

March

3-3 Courtney Lillie

3-4 Joseph Guzman

3-4 Taylor Colvin

3-8 Kayla Madler

3-12 Holly Franks

3-31 Cory Sims

Amber Sharp

February Teacher of the Month

Lauren Wagner

February Staff Member of the Month

Staff Shout Outs (Administrartion)

This shout-out goes to Coach Near, Coach Swanberg, Jessica Ranspot, Kayla Madler, Jill Leal, and Arun Bose-Kar: "Your willingness to volunteer your time, energy, and expertise made this year's Junior Citizen Bee a success for our students. We truly cannot do these amazing things for our students without the support of staff volunteers. Thank you for modeling commitment, teamwork, and student-centered service." Stephanie Taylor

This shout-out goes to Stephanie Taylor: "Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and the overarching vision you bring to VMS. Your dedication helps guide and strengthen our campus community." Dennis Thorpe

This shout-out goes to Mrs. Jadvani and Mr. Guzman: "Congratulations on your band accomplishments this week! Also, thank you, Mr. Guzman, for bringing your megaphone to after school carpool and providing some end of the day entertainment." Lauren Wagner

This shout-out goes to Mrs. Hanvey and Mr. Taylor: "Thank you, Ms. Hanvey and Mr. Taylor for helping HERO redemption last minute. We really appreciate you guys stepping up. Thank you for your leadership." Marla Smith

This shout-out goes to Mrs. Enderle and Mrs. Trinh: " Thank you for taking on UIL this weekend! It’s a big endeavor." Brad Helenberger

Staff Shout Outs (Staff)

This shout-out goes to Mrs. Leal, Mrs. Madler, Mrs. Ranspot, Coach Near, and Coach Swanberg: "I wish to acknowledge you for your roles and support for the Junior Citizen Bee competition on Tuesday, after school. Your presence encourages our students to strive in their civic leadership. Much appreciated." Arun Bose-Kar

This shout-out goes to everyone who covered for me: "Thank you so much to Kristy and everyone who covered for me on Friday when I wasn't feeling well. Because of y'all I was able to rest and recover on Friday so that I could enjoy my birthday festivities on Saturday. I appreciate you all so much!!!" Taylor Colvin

This shout-out goes to Leanne Rainey: "Thank you for helping me get a student caught on missing work! I appreciate you!" Micki Friedman

VMS Campus Calender

Staff Calendar 22-23.docx

What's Happening?

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Congratulations to the Vandeventer Tenor Bass Choir. They scored a "Superior" rating on the concert stage and an "Excellent" rating in sightreading as this week's UIL competition.

Mr. Guzman and Mrs. Jadvani are excited to share that the Symphonic Band represented Vandeventer beautifully on Thursday at their UIL assessment. The group earned superior ratings from the judges, a wonderful reflection of their growth, hard work, and musical dedication. Great job, Vikings! Thank you, Mr. Guzman and Mrs. Jadvani for your leadership!

Junior Citizen Bee

Congratulations to Peehu S. and Manya S. for advancing to the District Junior Citizen Bee competition!

The district written competition is March 25th and the oral competition will be held at the FISD Administration Building on April 2nd. Good luck, Vikings!

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