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Advisory Schedule

Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 12th

Viking Time Schedule - ILA

American Math Competition (Cafe)

• 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 13th

Viking Time Schedule - History

Epilepsy Awareness Month - Wear Purple & Jeans

• 2:10 p.m.

7th Grade Boys BB VMS vs. Staley MS @ VMS

• 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

8th Grade Girls BB VMS vs. Staley MS @ Staley

• 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 14th

Viking Time Schedule - Math

7th Grade Girls BB VMS vs. Staley MS @ VMS

• 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

8th Grade Boys BB VMS vs. Staley MS @ Staley

• 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

C-Hall | TNR | TNS

• 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Friday, November 15th

Viking Time Schedule - Science

Scoliosis Screening (7th Grade Girls | 8th Grade Boys)

UIL Eligibility Check

Band All Region Clinic & Concert (TBD)

Saturday, November 16th

Band All Region Clinic & Concert (TBD)

November

18 - 1st CC Track Meet @ Warren Park

20 - 7 B BB Nelson vs. VMS @ Nelson

20 - 8 G BB Nelson vs. VMS @ VMS

21 - 8 B BB Nelson vs. VMS @ VMS

21 - 7 G BB Nelson vs. VMS @ Nelson

21 - C-Hall | TNR | TNS

22 - Career Day

Please help me congratulation Mr. Fickling for being named Vandeventer Middle School's Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. Mr. Fickling is a dedicated professional who goes above and beyond for his students and colleagues. We are honored to have Mr. Fickling represent our campus for the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year.

The AP Computer Science Principles & AP Capstone Diploma Program Information Night will be held on November 19th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Memorial High School. The evening is designed for 8th -11th graders and their parents who may be interested in AP Computer Science Principles or the AP Capstone Diploma Program. AP Computer Science Principles is a new course offering available for 2020-2021 school year. See link on district website for more information.

It’s time to start thinking about Academic Pentathlon. Academic Pentathlon will allow you, as a middle school student, a chance to start experiencing the benefits of Academic Decathlon before entering high school. Pentathlon is open to 7th and 8th grade students, and our topic this year is In Sickness and In Health: A study of Illness and Wellness. Study packets will be available in Mrs. Roberts’s room (E110) or Ms. Buzan’s room (D101) starting November 18th. The Qualifier will be held after school on Monday, December 9th. You must attend the qualifier if you want a chance to participate in this exciting opportunity! Please see Mrs. Roberts or Ms. Buzan if you have any questions.

Parents/Guardians,

Per Texas state law, the following screening have been scheduled to take place at VMS for our 7th and 8th grade students:

What: Scoliosis Screenings (7th Grade Girls, 8th Grade Boys)

When: Friday, November 15, 2019

Where: Girls and Boys Athletic locker rooms

7th grade: Screened through Science Classes

8th grade: Screened through ILA Classes

Curricular Clubs:

National Junior Honor Society - Sponsor Kim Shea (Tuesdays-As Needed)

Art Club - Sponsor Leanne Rainey (Tuesdays 1/Month)

Academic Pentathlon - Sponsors Kristen Roberts & Jamie Buzan (Thursdays-As Needed)

Math & Science Team - Sponsors Ping Trinh & Sarah Stirman (Tuesdays @ 3:40)

Thespian Club - Sponsor Madison Davis (Viking Time)

STUCO - Allison Hillman (Mondays @ 3:40)

Environmental Club - Wendy Stelly (Fridays @ 7:55)

Vikings Read Book Club - Amy Hon (Tuesday @ 3:45)

Non-Curricular Clubs:

Students may provide information related to their non-curricular club to their peers via student created posters, word-of-mouth, and student announcements.

Buy Spirit Wear and Yard Signs here:

http://vandevikings.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=6

Click here to like Vandeventer’s PTA Facebook Page

Sign up for PTA Membership Here

Sign up to be a volunteer for basketball concessions here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4dadab29a7fc1-basketball

It's coming again...

The Vandeventer PTA is hosting it's 3rd Annual Online Auction. Do you have a business or are you able to donate a special product or service? If so, consider the VMS PTA Online Auction. Funds raised form this auction will help the students who attend Vandeventer. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please reach out (PM) to the PTA President if you would like to participate.

PTA President, Amy Kreins

General Meetings

Vandeventer Middle School Library

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

April 22nd

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

January 29th

May 21st (Tentative: Volunteer Breakfast)

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 for the next twelve years in various leadership roles at the campus and central office levels, including a middle school principalship and the role of an executive director overseeing nine campuses. Ms. Taylor looks forward to becoming part of the Viking family.

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 spending the last 7 years in Central Office and School Leadership. 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 who works in advertising and two kids who enjoy being teenagers.

Mrs. Brotherson grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas. She began her teaching career at Spears Elementary as a 5th grade teacher in a self-contained classroom. After five years, she made the jump to middle school, teaching GT ILA at Cobb Middle School and serving as the Lead GT Teacher for FISD for the past five years. Mrs. Brotherson obtained her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Mrs. Summers grew up in Laguna Beach, CA. with an early livelihood in the film industry. She started her educational career in 2002 as a Reading teacher in Houston ISD. In 2014, she joined FISD as an Integrated Language Arts teacher at Stafford & Roach Middle school. The majority of her career has been spent in the middle school setting with the exception of one year in elementary. Mrs. Summers has a passion for working with and helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Her Bachelor’s degree is from Prairie View A&M University, and her Master’s degree in Counseling was earned at the University of Saint Thomas.

Mr. Thorpe has served an educator and counselor for the past fourteen years in the state of Texas. He began his career in education in 2000 as a middle school math teacher in Carrollton, Texas. After spending ten years in the classroom Mr. Thorpe became a middle school counselor also in Carrollton where he served on the district crisis intervention team for two years before joining Vandeventer Middle School in 2013. His bachelor’s degree is from Texas State University and his master’s degree is from Amberton University.

allmondt@friscoisd.org

469-633-4350

Maggie Garza, Data Clerk (Registrar | Attendance)

garzarodrig@friscoisd.org

469-633-4357

Iryna Faulkenberry, Principal Secretary

faulkenberi@friscoisd.org

469-633-4356

Frisco, Texas 75035

Email: vandeventer@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/middle-school/vandeventer/home
Phone: 469-633-4350
Facebook: facebook.com/VandeventerMiddleSchool
Twitter: @VandeventerMS