
The Viking View
Vandeventer Middle School
Parent Edition, Vol. 4 2021-2022
August 30-September 3
Vandeventer Middle School PTA
Join PTA: Parents, teachers, and students, please join our VMS PTA either through the PTA website at http://vandevikings.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=8 or directly at https://www.joinpta.org/.
We have NEW Viking spirit wear available online! Click this link for information: http://shoprowdyrags.com/shop/#!/Vandeventer-Spirit-Wear/c/117388262
Visit our VMS PTA Facebook page to see the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/vandeventerpta/
For questions regarding VMA PTA , please contact president.vmspta@gmail.com
Week-a-Glance
College Monday - Wear your favorite college shirt every Monday!
8 Period Day
- Viking Time Begins
- ILA Priority Class
Online School Continues - 6th Grade
- Follow directions via teacher emails for logging in for synchronous classes
- Log in to asynchronous 3rd period Academy Connect class for attendance
Theatre Arts - Table Work
- G102
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Football Staley vs. VMS @ Liberty High School
- 8th Grade
- 6 p.m. (One Game)
Tuesday, August 31st
8 Period Day
- Viking Time
- Math Priority Class
Online School Continues - 6th Grade
- Follow directions via teacher emails for logging in for synchronous classes
- Log in to asynchronous 3rd period Academy Connect class for attendance
Theatre Arts - Table Work
- G102
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 7th Grade
- 6 p.m. (One Game)
- 14550 SH-121
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 1st
Booster Club Documentation Deadline
Block Schedule Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
- Viking Time
- Science Priority Class
Online School Continues - 6th Grade
- Follow directions via teacher emails for logging in for synchronous classes
- Log in to asynchronous 3rd period Academy Connect class for attendance
- 8th Grade
- 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.
No After School Tutorials (Staff Training)
Thursday, September 2nd
Block Schedule Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
- Viking Time
- Social Studies Priority Class
Online School Continues - 6th Grade
- Follow directions via teacher emails for logging in for synchronous classes
- Log in to asynchronous 4th period Physical Education class for attendance
Fall Play Rehearsal (Cafetorium)
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball Stafford vs. VMS @ VMS
- 7th Grade
- 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 3rd
Student Holiday
Staff Professional Learning Day
Flu Clinic (Staff)
- Vandeventer Library
- 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Flu Clinic (Parents/Students)
- Vandeventer Library
- 4 - 5:15 p.m.
Monday, September 6th
Labor Day
Student & Staff Holiday
Coming Soon
September
7 Stock the Fridge
7 8FB VMS vs. Scoggins @ Emerson
7 HB4545 Interim Math/Reading Testing
8 HB4545 Interim Math/Reading Testing
8 MS Band Rehearsal
8 7FB VMS vs. Scoggins @ Emerson
8 8VB VMS vs. Scoggins @ Scoggins
9 Rising Redhawk Event LHS vs. Prosper Rockhill @ Memorial Stadium
9 MS Band Night @ Memorial Stadium
9 HB4545 Interim Math/Reading Testing
9 Fall Play Rehearsal
9 7VB VMS vs. Scoggins @ VMS
10 IMPROV Troupe Auditions
10 HB4545 Interim Math/Reading Testing
13 PTA Board Meeting
13 IMPROV Meeting
13 8FB Trent vs. VMS @ LHS
14 Fall Play Rehearsal
14 7FB Trent vs. VMS @ LHS
15 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
15 HB4545 Parent Meetings (6th Grade)
15 8VB VMS vs. Hunt @ Hunt
16 Fall Play Rehearsal
16 Orchestra Movie Night
16 7VB VMS vs. Hunt @ VMS
20 PTA General Meeting
20 Fall Play Rehearsal
20 8FB VMS vs. CObb @ Wakeland
21 National IT Professional Day
21 Fall Play Rehearsal
21 7FB VMS vs. Cobb @ Wakeland
22 8VB VMS vs. Pearson @ Pearson
23 Fall Play Rehearsal
23 7VB VMS vs. Pearson @ Pearson
24 Band Party @ Strikz
25 All Region Boot Camp
27 Fall Play Rehearsal
27 8FB BYE WEEK
28 Fall Play Rehearsal
29 8VB Griffin vs. VMS @ VMS
30 7VB Griffin vs. VMS @ Griffin
Important Reminders
Student & Parent Flu Clinic: September 3
Stock the Fridge: Tuesday 9/7
Please help show appreciation for our teachers by donating food and drinks for our "Stock the Fridge" event. This is an annual event facilitated our Vandeventer PTA that takes place at the beginning of each school year. Members of our PTA will be onsite to take donations from our community on Tuesday, September 7th between 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. We appreciate your continued support! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Please use the link below to sign-up for your donation.
Sign-Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549A5A722A20-stock2
Carpool Information
Additional suggestions:
1. Alter pick-up time later when there are less vehicles in the carpool lane
2. Rideshare with a friend or neighbor
Safety Protocols for In-Person Learning
New Campus & District Information
COVID Case Notifications: Classroom Specific
Starting Monday, August 23, Frisco ISD will notify middle and high school parents if an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was in the same classroom, extracurricular activity or after-school program as their student during the time period that the individual was infectious. These student-specific email notifications will be sent daily as positive cases are reported and will replace the more general campuswide notifications. We hope this change will provide families with more pertinent information to guide decisions affecting student health. Total campus case counts will continue to be reported weekly on the District website.
Free Online Tutorials Available
Frisco ISD teachers are now offering weekly online tutorials in the evenings, saving parents time and money that might otherwise be spent on outside tutors. The tutorials are facilitated by District teachers who have worked with the Teaching and Learning Department to ensure alignment between what happens in the classroom and what is covered in online tutorials. Tutorials are at 6 p.m.:
Mondays - Math
Tuesdays. - Social Studies
Wednesdays - ILA
Thursdays - Science
FISD Swimming and Diving Club: Apply Now
Frisco ISD now has a swimming and diving club, Iron Horse Aquatics, open to children ages 5 to 18. The club will operate out of District-owned swim facilities and will compete in year-round USA Swimming sanctioned competitions, separate from the District swimming and diving programs. Learn more about the opportunity. Tryout sessions are planned for September 11-15 at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium, and those interested can get a specific tryout time, as well as more information about the club, by filling out the Iron Horse Aquatics Interest Questionnaire.
Frisco ISD Podcast
Frisco ISD has launched a biweekly podcast to give the community a closer look at what’s happening within the District. In the first episode, Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip shares what the role of a superintendent is like and provides an overview of what he’s looking forward to this school year. The Frisco ISD Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
District Committees: Apply Now
Frisco ISD is looking for parents and community members interested in volunteering their time on several District-level committees. The committees provide critical stakeholder input on a variety of topics. Committee openings are filled throughout the year, though those interested in the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) and Legislative Leadership Committee (LLC) should apply now. The deadline to be considered for the SHAC is August 27, and the deadline is Sept. 1 for the LRPC and LLC.
Previous Campus & District Information
Free Meals Avialable to All Students
All Frisco ISD students will be able to receive free breakfast and lunch on campus each school day for the duration of the 2021-22 school year. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a nationwide waiver that allows schools to continue to provide meals to all students at no cost. Learn more about this opportunity.
Special Diet Accommodation Form
If your child plans on eating in the cafeteria this year and has a special dietary need or account restriction, please fill out the appropriate form:
- Frisco ISD Child Nutrition SPECIAL DIET ACCOMMODATION FORM – If your student requires a “special diet” due to a disability, please fill this form out which has a section for the student’s treating physician to complete and sign.
- Account Restrictions Form – If you have restrictions for your student’s use of account, spending limits, a la carte restrictions, or dietary restrictions (not requiring a special diet) fill out this form.
Send completed form to specialdiets@friscoisd.org
Meal Pick-Up
Vandeventer Middle School is a designated East side location for our online learners to pick up meals from Frisco ISD. The pick-up will be once per week on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Families will receive five days worth of meals during the once per week pick-up. Any online family may pick-up meals through our drive-through service during this time on the north side of the building by the cafeteria entrance.
90 Percent Attendance Rule
Please note that while the District is excusing absences for self-quarantining students, all absences count toward the “90 Percent Rule” found in Board policy FEC(LEGAL) and FEC(LOCAL). Parents may access the policies by clicking the following links: FEC (Legal)/FEC (Local).
Advisory Resources
You can now view all district-created lessons implemented to support social-emotional learning (SEL). Our district SEL consists of:
1. State required educational focuses
- Positive Character Education: Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.906
- Mental Health Promotion and Intervention: Texas Education Code (TEC) Sec. 38.351
2. Written curriculum with evidence-based standards/objectives for academic success
Any additional guidance lessons created at the campus level will be included in our weekly newsletter BEFORE the lessons occur. In the meantime, feel free to look through our PK-12 lessons on the Parent Portal. If you are new to this process, here are some tips:
One you are in, you can search for a tile called, “SEL.” It will look like the picture on the right
If you have any questions about the lessons found here, you can contact someone based on your student’s age. For elementary (PK5) concerns, you can contact Angie Williams at williama@friscoisd.org. For secondary (6-12) concerns, you can contact Heather Mayfield at mayfieldhe@friscoisd.org.
Volunteer at Vandeventer
Frisco ISD requires background checks for all volunteers. If you plan to volunteer, please access the AppGarden Volunteer Tracker to set up a profile.
Back-to-School Information
Temporary Online School
Athletic Information
Athletic Event Admissions
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. (Middle school football tickets will be available a week in advance to accommodate scheduled games on Mondays)
Admission Cost for 2021-22 Events (excluding varsity football)
- High School Sports: Adult Ticket $5, Student Ticket $3, plus a small transaction fee
- Middle School Sports: Adult Ticket $5, Student Ticket $2, plus a small transaction fee (FISD Middle School students may use their student ID for free admission to their campus athletic event)
- FISD employees can present ID badge for free entry, plus that of three guests (ID badge can get a total of four people in the event)
Sports Passes
- Passes that can be redeemed at any regularly scheduled sporting event, excluding tournaments and playoffs, are District 9-5A, THSCA, TGCA. Gold Card and TABC (basketball only)
Gold Card for Senior Citizens
- The purpose of the Gold Card is to honor senior citizens for being dedicated supporters of our community. It enables them to attend most school district activities free of charge. These school activities include home athletic games and fine arts events. Find more information here
School Related links
Administration
Stephanie Taylor, Principal
Marla Smith, Assistant Principal
Lindsay Brotherson, Assistant Principal
Counselors
Niki Summers
Dennis Thorpe
Kristi Garcia
Support Staff
Iryna Faulkenberry
Emily Shelton
Nancy Pontius
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