The Viking View

Monday, March 6th

College Day - Wear college spirit wear with jeans!

National School Breakfast Day

Book Fair

8 Period Day

• Advisory

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7th

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - ILA Priority

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8th

Book Fair

Block Schedule (Periods 1,3,5,7)

• Viking Time - History Priority

TELPAS Mass Testing

• Cafe
• 8:25 a.m. - 11:29 a.m.

Orchestra Campus Visit

• Liberty High School
• 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

HERO Redemption Day

• Cafe
• All Lunches

Track Meet (VMS & GMS Host)

• Liberty High School
• 4:30 a.m. - TBD

Thursday, March 9th

Book Fair - During Multicultural Night ONLY

Block Schedule (Periods 2,4,6,8)

• Viking Time - Math Priority

Orchestra Field Trip

• Liberty High School
• 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

HERO Redemption Day

• Cafe
• All Lunches

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Multicultural Night

• Cafe/GT Hallway/Front Foyer
• 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 10th

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - Science Priority

Q3 Assignment Cut-Off

6th Grade Science Day

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

March

12 Daylight Savings Time Begins

13-17 Spring Break

20 Q4 Begins

20 Musical Rehearsal

20 PTA Spirit NIght @ Emily's Bistro

21 CPR Class (VMS Students)

21 Musical Rehearsal

22 Track Meet @ Memorial HS

22 Liberty HS Cheer Clinic

23 Thespian Club Meeting

23 Q3 PRIDE Celebration

23 Bee in a Box

23 Musical Rehearsal

23 Liberty HS Cheer Clinic

24 Musical Rehearsal

24 Liberty HS Cheer Clinic

25 High School Cheer Tryouts @ Emerson HS

Congratulations to the Liberty High School girls' basketball team as they are headed to San Antonio to compete in the State Basketball Championship. The team took some time to practice at Vandeventer Middle School on Wednesday morning.

A HUGE shout-out to all our students who participated in the Black History Month essay contest. The top three essay winners will receive a 10 HERO points, 1st Place Certificate, gift card (donated by PTA), and a courtyard seating lunch pass. Those who received Honorable Mention will receive 5 HERO points and an Honorable Mention certificate. Thank you to all who participated!

Top Three Essays:

Sanjana Sahu - 6th Grade

Mukoonda Chinoya - 7th Grade

Rohan Chary - 8th Grade

Honorable Mention:

Deepthi Vijaykumar - 8th Grade

Shreya Kognolkar - 6th Grade

The Vandeventer Middle School Symphonic Orchestra participated in the UIL Orchestra Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation this past week. Six judges give constructive feedback and ratings to each group in the area of Concert (the performance) and Sight-Reading. The Symphonic Orchestra EARNED (allow me to emphasize this!) a SWEEPSTAKES, which is the highest award given where all six and independent judges each gave them the rating of a “Superior”, or 1 Rating. Congratulations, and job well-done!

What: CPR Class for VMS students

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Where: VMS Library

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 (CASH)

Permission Slip Required: Link Below

In this class, students will learn Adult and Child CPR and how to operate an AED. Spots are limited and are offered on a first come first serve basis. All participants will receive a HEARTSAVER CPR card from the American Heart Association. Certification is good for two year.

Contact Nurse Teeling with questions at 469-633-4358 or teelingh@friscoisd.org

*Click on the link below to sign up. Submit permission slip to Nurse Teeling.

Sign up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4EA9A823AAF94-cpr

Are you interested in protecting the safety of our students by working at a crosswalk before and after school? If so, please review the job description below and apply online today!

https://www.friscoisd.org/employment/current-openings

Frisco ISD is actively hiring for next school year starting with a job fair for teachers, counselors, and campus administrators that will be held March 4, 9-11:30 a.m. at Lebanon Trail High School. Benefits include a great work environment, school holidays off, paid personal and sick leave, health benefits, access to the teacher retirement system, and more!

Frisco ISD invites families with students who will be new for the 2023-24 school year to pre-register online starting Tuesday, February 14th. This includes families moving to Frisco ISD, registering incoming kindergartners or re-enrolling former students. Once parents have completed the online registration form and uploaded the required documents, they will receive a confirmation email. Enrollment isn’t complete until the documentation is reviewed and processed by FISD staff which will start in the spring and continue throughout the summer. Start the process here.

Frisco ISD utilizes the School Messenger text messaging service on a limited basis to communicate timely information such as school closures/delays or campus emergencies. Parents, not sure if you are signed up? Opt-in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. This system is maintained separately from Remind, which some teachers and coaches use to text message students and parents.

An additional resource is available to assist Frisco ISD students and families in need. School support specialists provide personalized, hands-on support in securing assistance from community organizations or government agencies. The specialists help ensure students’ basic needs are met, allowing them to focus on learning in the classroom. Contact your campus counselor to initiate the process if you’d like help addressing needs related to mental health, food insecurity, medical and legal services and much more.

Mark your calendar for the Vandeventer Middle School end-of-year activities and events:

Tuesday, May 9th - 8th Grade Field Trip (Zoo)

Wednesday, May 10th - Senior Breakfast; Vandeventer MS Library @ 7:45 a.m.

Friday, May 12th - Pep-Rally/Ninja Nation (All Grades/All Day Event Sponsored by PTA)

Tuesday, May 16th - 6th Grade Award Assembly; Vandeventer MS Gym @ 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 16th - 7th Grade Field Trip (Rough Riders)

Tuesday, May 16th - 8th Grade Award Assembly; Liberty High School Auditorium @ 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17th - 7th Grade Award Assembly; VMS Gym @ 9 a.m.

Thursday, May 18th - 8th Grade Field Day

Friday, May 19th - 8th Grade Walk

The above referenced list is not all inclusive. Athletics, fine arts, and some clubs and organizations may also have end-of-year activities for student participants. All dates/times are tentative and will be confirmed in late-April or early-May.

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 five years ago. This is Ms. Taylor's fourth year as the Viking principal, and she looks forward to another great school year!

Elizabeth Murray grew up in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University. She started her teaching career in 2006 as a 6th grade math teacher at Clark Middle School and then spent the next 14 years teaching all grade levels of math at Fowler Middle School. During the 2021-2022 school year, she was selected as an Administrative Intern for Staley Middle School. Mrs. Murray will be join Vandeventer Middle School this year and she is so excited to be a Viking!

Marla Smith got her start in marketing and public relations, but found her true calling in education with the Dallas ISD in 2002. She taught RLA for 10 years and was a master teacher before transitioning to Central Office and School Leadership for another 7 years. Mrs. Smith earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Howard Payne University and her Masters degree in Education Technology from Lamar University. She has a husband and two teenagers. Mrs. Smith is excited to begin her fourth year at Vandeventer Middle School.

Email: vandeventer@friscoisd.org
Website: https://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/middle-school/vandeventer/home
Location: 6075 Independence Parkway, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-633-4350
Facebook: facebook.com/VandeventerMiddleSchool
Twitter: @VandeventerMS