The Viking View

Monday, February 27th

8 Period Day

• Advisory

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Liberty High School
• 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 28th

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - ILA Priority

Symphonic Orchestra UIL

Choir UIL

Black History Month Essay Contest Deadline

Wednesday, March 1st

Educational Diagnostician Day

Book Fair

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

• Viking Time - History Priority

Choir UIL

Track Meet

• Reedy High School
• 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 2nd

Texas Independence Day

Read Across America Day

Book Fair

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

• Viking Time - Math Priority

Grades Posted in HAC

Advanced Symphonic Orchestra UIL

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, March 3rd

School Maintenance Appreciation Day

Book Fair

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - Science Priority

Black History Month Essay Contest Winners Announced

March

1-9 Book Fair

6 Musical Rehearsal

7 Musical Rehearsal

8 TELPAS Testing

8 Orchestra (LHS Visit)

8 Track Meeting

8 HERO Redemption Day

9 Musical Rehearsal

9 Orchestra @ LHS Field Trip

9 Multicultural Night

9 HERO Redemption Day

10 End Q3

10 6th Grade Science Day

10 Musical Rehearsal

Due to the school cancellation on February 3rd, we will be using the bad weather make up day scheduled for April 28th to make up that day. For high schools, the 28th will be an A-day.

In the 8th grade health class, students completed an impairment lab to simulate the effects of alcohol. Students had to complete a field sobriety test, "driving" their partner through cones, ball toss, and an obstacle course with impairment goggles that ranged in BAC levels. Officer Harris was kind enough to assist throughout the lab and also talked to the students about the consequences of drunk driving.

Last weekend, Vandeventer Middle School students competed in the regional science fair. Congratulations to Akshaya Ankireddi for her 3rd place achievement and to Mayukha Bhandaru and Vaibhavi Kabra for their 4th place achievement. Way to represent Vandeventer! Go Vikings!

Congratulations to Vandeventer Middle School 7th grade student, Yatharth Dadu, for publishing his first book, "Naffy And The Boys: The Adventure Begins." I am sure there are many more books to come! You can find this book on Amazon.

Vandeventer Fine Arts held their first rehearsal and read through for the spring musical Beauty and the Beast Jr. this week! Come see this magical show on Thursday April 27th and Friday April 28th at 6:30pm.

Mrs. Barrett is proud to announce that Vandeventer earned 3rd place overall in District for their production of "The Outsiders"!

In addition, the following students received the following awards:

All Star Technician - Harper Johnson for Stage Management and Sound Op

Honorable Mention Acting Award - Hussein Hachem for his role of Dallas

All Star Acting Awards - Harper Skiles for her role as Cherry and Zack Aggour for his role of Johnny

Best Performer - Dhillan Desai for his role of Ponyboy

(*Dhillan was one of two students across the entire district to receive this award!)

Vandeventer Middle School was also represented in the Theatrical Design District Contest! Please congratulate the students below on their hard work! (Here is the link to their designs HERE if you would like to see their incredible concepts!).

1st Place Costume Design - Zoe Arrangio (2nd from left)

3rd Place Costume Design - Akshaya Ankireddi (*not pictured)

2nd Place Hair and Makeup Design - Aisha Thapa (Left)

3rd Place Hair and Makeup Design - Sarah Tang (Right)

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

The Board of Trustees hosts a Community Input Meeting in the auditorium of the District Administration Building each month. Community Input Meetings are designed as an opportunity for you to provide constructive input or ask questions on any issue related to District business or governance. Save the date for February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the FISD Administration Building. Learn more.

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!

Join Frisco's School Support Specialists at Shawnee Trail Elementary as they host a monthly parenting series around Frisco ISD campuses! This parenting series is based on strengthening the family framework by talking, listening, and supporting others with similar successes and challenges. Childcare will be provided. Learn more about the February 28 session and RSVP.

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