The Viking View

Monday, March 27th

College Day - Wear college spirit wear w/ jeans!

8 Period Day

• Advisory

UIL Eligibility (Students Gain or Lose)

NJHS Rehearsal

• New Members
• Library
• 3:50 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28th

FISD - Wear your FISD Made to Shine shirt w/ jeans!

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - ILA Priority

Band UIL NV Group

Art Club Meeting

• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Musical Rehearsal

• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

NJHS Ceremony

• Cafe
• 6 p.m. (NJHS members report at 5:45 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 29th

Jingle Jeans - Free dress for Jingle Jeans participants.

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

• Viking Time - History Priority

Band UIL NV Group

Track Meet

• Memorial High School
• 4:30 p.m. - TBD

Rising Redhawk Night (Future 9th Graders)

• Liberty HS
• 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Middle School Wrestling Parent Meeting

• Google Meets
• 7 p.m. (see details below)

Thursday, March 30th

FISD Inclusion Shirt - Wear your PTA inclusion shirt w/ jeans!

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

• Viking Time - Math Priority

Band UIL NV Group

Orchestra 6th Grade Beginner Solo & Ensemble

• 4 p.m - 6 p.m.

Musical Rehearsal

• Stage
• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Staff CPR

• Library
• 4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Liberty High School Powder Puff Game

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Rising 9th Grade Night

• Emerson HIgh School
• 6 p.m.

Friday, March 31st

Spirit Day - Wear VMS, Liberty or Emerson spirit wear w/ jeans!

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - Science Priority

Band UIL V Group

Musical Rehearsal

• Stage
• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

April

3 Middle School Wrestling Season Begins (NEW)

3 Musical Rehearsal

3 PTA Board Meeting

3 Boys' Soccer VMS vs. Hunt MS @ FHS

4 Community Walk

4 Musical Rehearsal

5 Girls' Soccer VMS vs. Hunt @ FHS

6 Q4 3 Week IPR

6 STEAM Night

6 Musical Rehearsal

7 Student/Staff Holiday

10 Student/Staff Holiday

The 2023-2024 Vandeventer Middle School tennis tryouts will be held on Monday, April 17th during the students' PE class. Please make sure you bring a tennis racquet. Coach Dopson and Coach Davis will evaluate each student for the advanced tennis class for the 23-24 school year. Anyone who is not in a PE class or is coming from another school will tryout on April 17th at 4:15 p.m. at Liberty High School. Any questions can be emailed to Coach Davis @ davisw@friscoisd.org.

The 2023-2024 Liberty High School tennis tryouts will be held on Tuesday, April 18th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Liberty High School. Anyone who is not currently in the program will need to attend this mandatory tryout. Any questions can be emailed to Erica Dopson at dopsone@friscoisd.org.

The next Board of Trustee Election is on May 6th. Please register to vote by April 6th to make sure that you are set to vote in the next cycle. Here are some helpful links:

• Check your registration status

• Print a voter registration application OR request an application from your county elections administrator

Submit or deliver the application to the county voter registrar

Frisco ISD families are welcome to join parents from across the district to talk, listen, and support others with similar successes and challenges. RSVP here. Childcare will be provided at the Tuesday, April 4 event that will be held at Rogers Elementary. Questions? Email JacobCa@friscoisd.org

Every year, thousands of minors across the country are victimized by human and sex traffickers. Parents and secondary students are invited to a presentation and expert discussion on the topic of human trafficking. Professionals will discuss practical resources to address this issue and answer questions. Research shows victims come from every race, ethnicity and socioeconomic background. Learn more and RSVP for the April 5th event that will be held at the Frisco ISD Administration.

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 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.

The annual student registration process will begin April 4, 2023 for current students, including current Pre-K students. Parents and guardians should watch their email April 4th-14th for an invitation to indicate enrollment intentions for the 2023-24 school year. Questions? ISRegistration@friscoisd.org If you do not receive an email by the 14th, please contact the campus.

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