Viking Voyage
September 28, 2022
Vines Homecoming Dance!
Vines Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-Up Days
Special Education Hero Expo
The Special Education Department is excited to announce the 2022 Special Education Expo for Plano ISD parents/guardians, October 4-6 at Sockwell Center. Help us spread the word via your campus tools (newsletters, case manager emails, etc.).
Visit the website linked below to learn more and share with families.
The event provides an opportunity to hear speakers on relevant special education topics and learn more about community resources. If you have questions about this event, please contact spedheroexpo@pisd.edu.
Vines Athletics Spirit Wear!
Join Vines Quiz Bowl Team
Come Watch Vines Choir at a Mavericks Game!
Good afternoon everyone!
I am excited to announce that our Vines Viking Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the Mavericks vs. Phoenix game on Monday, December 5th at 7:30 pm in the American Airlines Center.
Vines Tutorial Schedule
Admin and Counseling Contact Info
Mrs. Bettge: melissa.bettge@pisd.edu
Mrs. Armstrong: megan.armstrong@pisd.edu
Mr. Davis: reuben.davis@pisd.edu
Mr. Penio: justin.penio@pisd.edu
Maggie Lee (A-B & Newcomer ELL): maggie.lee@pisd.edu
Kiely Baer (C-H & Deaf Ed): kiely.baer@pisd.edu
Demetra Jackson (I-Pa): demetra.jackson@pisd.edu
Teresa Williams (Pb-Z): teresah.williams@pisd.edu
Counseling Corner
PISD District Honors/AP Withdrawal Policy
- After the 1st 9 weeks, a student may request a levels drop if ALL of the following apply:
- There is an on-level version offered of the advanced level course AND there is space available
- The student’s grade in the first grading period is anticipated to be below 70%
- The student has attended at least 3 tutorial sessions and the teacher has documented instructional interventions provided to support the student
- The student, parent, and teacher support the change
- After the 1st semester, a student may request a levels drop, provided that there is availability in the lower level course.
- Students who do NOT request to drop levels at the beginning of the 2nd semester of a two-semester course are expected to remain in the course throughout the remainder of the school year. This means there are NO schedule changes during the 2nd semester of school related to an honors/AP drop.
- Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions regarding these district guidelines.
PTSA Announcements
Vines Spirit Wear for Sale!
All t-shirts are $15
White and Gray Crewneck Sweatshirts are $35
Purple Crewneck is special order at $65 (+$3 for extended sizes)
Lanyards are $3 and available at school store
Email questions to spiritwear@vinesptsa.org
Teacher Spotlight
The Book Blurb
The Diabolic
By: S.J. Kincaid
Science Fiction
The perfect kind of high-pressure adventure.” —TeenVogue.com A New York Times bestseller!
Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in this epic novel about what happens when a senator’s daughter is summoned to the galactic court as a hostage, but she’s really the galaxy’s most dangerous weapon in disguise.
A Diabolic is ruthless. A Diabolic is powerful. A Diabolic has a single task: Kill in order to protect the person you’ve been created for.
Nemesis is a Diabolic, a humanoid teenager created to protect a galactic senator’s daughter, Sidonia. The two have grown up side by side, but are in no way sisters. Nemesis is expected to give her life for Sidonia, and she would do so gladly. She would also take as many lives as necessary to keep Sidonia safe.
When the power-mad Emperor learns Sidonia’s father is participating in a rebellion, he summons Sidonia to the Galactic court. She is to serve as a hostage. Now, there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia. She must become her. Nemesis travels to the court disguised as Sidonia—a killing machine masquerading in a world of corrupt politicians and two-faced senators’ children. It’s a nest of vipers with threats on every side, but Nemesis must keep her true abilities a secret or risk everything.
As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns there is something more to her than just deadly force. She finds a humanity truer than what she encounters from most humans. Amidst all the danger, action, and intrigue, her humanity just might be the thing that saves her life—and the empire.
The Accident Season
By: Moira Fowley-Doyle
Fantasy/ Mystery
A bewitching, dark and beautiful debut novel about a girl living in the shadow of a mysterious curse.
It's the accident season, the same time every year. Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom.
The accident season has been part of seventeen-year-old Cara's life for as long as she can remember. Towards the end of October, foreshadowed by the deaths of many relatives before them, Cara's family becomes inexplicably accident-prone. They banish knives to locked drawers, cover sharp table edges with padding, switch off electrical items - but injuries follow wherever they go, and the accident season becomes an ever-growing obsession and fear.
But why are they so cursed? And how can they break free?
Terrifying True Story: THE DOPPELGÄNGER - Spooky Hour with Danielle Vega
Plano Public Library
Going back to school is easier with tools from Plano Public Library!
· Free Library Card: Getting a library card is easy and free for all Plano residents as well as residents of reciprocating cities: Allen, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson, The Colony and Wylie.
· Free Programs: Plano Library has in-person and virtual workshops for all ages, including financial literacy, STEAM, and business and career. You can view our events on our website. Programs are free and library cards are not required to attend.
· Info on Your Phone: Plano Library mobile app makes it easy for library card holders to access their account, place items on hold, use the Porch Pick-Up service, check out items and more. You can see our tutorial videos on the library’s YouTube channel.
· Hands-On STEAM: STEAM Kits are self-contained mini-collections of books, DVD’s and hands-on items designed to introduce STEAM concepts. STEAM kits are for preschoolers, elementary age children, teens and even adults.
· Homework Help: Tutor.com offers live online tutoring from real tutors, every day from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Student subjects include math, science, English, history and more. Adult tutoring includes career coaching, ESL and citizenship test help.
· Language Learning: Pronunciator is a fun and easy way to learn to speak, read, and write any of 163 languages, many with lessons for preschoolers and elementary students. You can also check out a Bilingual Backpack for books, dictionaries, flashcards and other tools to help you learn a new language, perfect for kids and families.
Book Club
Join us Thursday’s @ 8:3oAM!!
Vines High School Library
We look forward to seeing you soon!