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Join PTA: It's not to late! Parents, teachers, and students, please join our VMS PTA either through the PTA Website or directly at https://www.joinpta.org/.

You may also visit our VMS PTA Facebook page to see the latest updates. For questions regarding VMA PTA, please contact president.vmspta@gmail.com.

Check out all the Viking gear and order your spirit wear today! https://stores.inksoft.com/VAN074/shop/home

Monday, February 28th

8 Period Day

• Advisory Class

Black History Month Essays Due @ 4 p.m.

Band Pre-UIL @ Liberty High School

PTA Board Meeting

• Library
• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Boys' Soccer vs. VMS @ Emerson HS

• 5:30 p.m./7 p.m.

Liberty High School Cheer Virtual Parent Meeting

• RSVP Via QR Code (Details Below)
• 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1st

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - ILA

TELPAS Reading Testing (7th Grade)

• Library
• 8:25 a.m. -TBD

UIL Orchestra SNV/NV/V TBD

Liberty High School Red Rhythm Dance Parent Meeting

• Liberty Cafe (Details Below)
• 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2nd

Block Schedule Periods 1, 3, 5, 7

• Viking Time - History

TELPAS Reading Testing (8th Grade)

• Library
• 8:25 a.m. -TBD

Lockdown Drill @ 8:45 a.m.

CIT Meeting (Representatives/Community)

• Library
• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Musical Auditions

• Stage
• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cross Country @ Wakeland

• 4:30 p.m. 7/8 Girls
• 5:30 p.m. 7/8 Boys

UIL Orchestra SNV/NV/V TBD

Thursday, March 3rd

Block Schedule Periods 2, 4, 6, 8

• Viking Time - Math

UIL Choir (All Day) @ IHS

TELPAS Reading Make-Up Day

• Library
• 8:25 a.m. -TBD

Girls' Soccer Scoggins vs. VMS

• Emerson High School
• 5:30 p.m./7 p.m.

UIL Orchestra SNV/NV/V TBD

Friday, March 4th

Q3 Ends - Assignment Cutoff

8 Period Day

• Viking Time - Science

Essay Contest Winners Announced

Musical Auditions

• Stage
• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 5th

Musical Callbacks

• Stage
• 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

March

7-11 Spring Break

14 Q4 Begins

14 Musical Rehearsals

14 TELPAS Listening

14 Boys' Soccer VMS vs. Pearson @ LHS

15 Musical Rehearsals

16 Cross Country @ Pearson

17 RC Posted HAC

17 Fire Drill @ 10:30

17 Musical Rehearsal

17 St. Patti's Day

17 TELPAS Listening/Speaking

17 Girls' Soccer VMS vs. Pearson @ LHS

18 TELPAS Listening/Speaking

Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She completed medical school at the New England Female Medical College and received her M.D. in 1864.

She was raised by an aunt in Pennsylvania who provided health care to her neighbors. By 1852, twenty-one-year-old Davis was living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, where she worked as a nurse for eight years. She enrolled in the New England Female Medical College in 1860. Her acceptance at the college was highly unusual as most medical schools at that time did not admit African Americans, and there were no black female doctors among the 54,000 physicians in the U.S.

Dr. Crumpler first practiced medicine in Boston and specialized in the care of women, children, and the poor. In 1989, she was honored for her achievements when the Rebecca Lee Society was named which supports and promotes black women physicians.

Sarah Diaz BlackPast.org

Students may select from one of the prompts listed below and write a 5-paragraph essay. Prizes will be awarded for the top three essays, and winners will be announced on Friday, March 4th. The deadline to submit the essay to the front office is Monday, February 28th at 4 p.m. There will be a drop box located in the front office reception area.

Writing Prompt #1: Why do we celebrate Black History Month?

Writing Prompt #2: How did the civil rights movement change the world?

Writing Prompt #3: Write about the contributions of a famous Black American (e.g. author, inventor, scientist, activist).

Curricular Clubs: Reach out to the sponsors for meeting dates/times.

National Junior Honor Society - Sponsors Kim Shea & Wendy Tamney

Art Club - Sponsor Leanne Rainey

Academic Pentathlon - Sponsors Kristen Roberts & Jamie Buzan

STUCO - Sponsor Allison Hillman

Book Club - Sponsor Tiffany Crites

Thespian Club - Sponsor Jordan Barrett

Kidz Publishing Corps - Sponsor Keegan Lewis

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.

What: CPR Classes for VMS Students

When: Thursday, March 17, 2022 or Thursday, April 21, 2022

Where: VMS Library

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

In this class, students will learn Adult and Child CPR and how to operate an AED. Spots are limited due to COVID-19 safety protocols and are on a first come first serve basis due to appropriate social distancing standards. Cost is $10 cash, and all participants will receive a HEARTSAVER CPR card from the American Heart Association. Certification is good for two years.

Please only sign your student up for ONE class.

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

*Click on the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4EA9A823AAF94-student

Over the weekend, Vandeventer Technical Theatre students were recognized for their outstanding work in the 2022 Theatrical Design Contest. Out of all Frisco ISD middle schools, Vandeventer students placed in THREE of the four technical design categories. This means that of the 110 total entries this year, our students medaled in three technical categories! Way to go Vikings!!

1st Place Scenic Design and 1st Place Marketing Design - Advait S. (8th Grade)

2nd Place Costume Design - Nihithri V. (7th Grade)

We are so grateful for the new courtyard tables donated by our PTA! A huge thank you to Mr. Rainey, husband of our wonderful art teacher, for taking time out of his busy schedule this past weekend to put together the tables. Check out all the new seating! Now, if the weather would just cooperate!

Parents/guardians are allowed to eat lunch with their student(s); however, we are asking parents/guardians to notify the administration as least 24 hours in advance by completing the form linked below. There will be a 2 visitor/family maximum per lunch per day on a first come first serve basis. Campus office staff will provide an email confirmation to the requestor if the lunch reservation is approved. The requestor MUST receive this email confirmation to redeem the reservation on the date/time requested.

Parents/guardians are NOT allowed to bring food and/or eat lunch with students other than their own student. There are tables designated for parents eating lunch with their student(s). Parents/guardians MUST check-in at the front office to receive a visitor badge. Additionally, parents/guardians/visitors must be listed in eSchool in order for the lunch reservation to be accepted and confirmed. Unauthorized visitors will not be granted access to the building.

All visitors must be prepared to show their photo identification when checking in at the front office and in order to receive a visitor badge.

Please complete the form linked below when requesting a lunch visit.

Mark your calendar! We are celebrating our 10-Year Anniversary this year on March 25th with a huge celebration, to include a pep-rally, outdoor activities (bounce house, obstacle course), games, food trucks, music, PTA auction, and much more! More details forthcoming!

Please drive safely and slowly through the carpool lanes for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Please help create a safe environment by following the procedures outlined below:

Morning Arrival:

• All non-busing students will enter the cafeteria doors located on the north side of the building. Due to the bus drop off, cars are not allowed to drop off students in the front of the building between 7:45 a.m. – 8:25 a.m.
  

• All students arriving by car should enter at the carpool entrance and be dropped off on the north side of the building outside the cafeteria.

• Please follow the carpool procedures.

Afternoon Pick-Up:

• Parents may pick up students from the two inside lanes along the traffic flow; the outside lane is reserved for moving traffic.

• 6th Grade – exit 6th grade pod

• 7th Grade – exit 7th grade pod

• 8th Grade – exit 8th grade pod

Additional Recommendations:

1. Alter pick-up time later when there are less vehicles in the carpool lane

2. Rideshare with a friend or neighbor

Arrival & Dismissal Map

How To Buy Tickets (all sports other than varsity football)

• NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATE -- ONLINE ONLY
• Tickets for middle school and high school games are available at events.ticketspicket.com or on the free TicketSpicket app in the Apple Store or Google Play
• IMPORTANT: The TicketSpicket app must be installed on your device to enter an event.

• All sales open on Monday at 10 a.m. on the week of the event.

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

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 third year at Vandeventer MIddle School.

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. Mrs. Brotherson obtained her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. This is Mrs. Brotherson's fourth year at Vandeventer Middle School.

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