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Lancaster School District

Student and School Safety

We would like our families to know that Lancaster School District and Amargosa Creek Middle School, diligently work hand-in-hand with the officers and personnel at Lancaster Sheriff’s Station, along with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), to create the safest schools possible.

We have recently found the need to respond to anonymous notes and/or concerning student behaviors. Every threat, whether it be written, verbal or on social media is taken seriously by our staff and investigated immediately and thoroughly. LASD investigations have generally shown that a large majority of “threats” are made by students as a “joke” or “prank.”

PARENTS: This is where we need your help.

• Please talk to your student about the serious consequences of making these types of “jokes” and “pranks.” Regardless of their intention, these threats are unlawful and it is important that our students understand that thoroughly.

IT IS CRUCIAL THAT PARENTS TAKE ACTION WHEN NECESSARY. HERE IS WHAT PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN DO TO HELP:

• Ensure your student knows and understands the severity of making a false threat. It is difficult to tell if a comment is a “joke” until it has been investigated thoroughly. There could be criminal, civil, financial and administrative consequences at both school level and Sheriff’s Department level.
• Stay connected and monitor your student’s social media activities. Direct messages on sites such as Instagram and Facebook allow your student to send/receive private messages.
• Reach out to teachers, staff, principal, deputies or other trained professionals if you see behavior indicative of self-harm or harm to others.

IF YOU SEE OR HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

• Our schools and community’s safety is everyone’s responsibility. We can help our students get the most out of their educational experience by working together to create the safest schools possible.
• If you have any questions OR need to report something, please contact the administrative office at Amargosa Creek at: (661) 729- 6064

Thursday, August 15, 2018

1). PE uniforms are now on sale, $20 for the shirt/short set, cash only.

2). The ACMS Cougar Café is open daily after school outside the PE weight room. Items are for sale from .25 cents to $1.50.

3). Head over to the quad to peruse the bus schedules and see if you are eligible to ride the bus to and from school every day. Should you have any questions please go to the Student Window and see Ms. Toni. Also, if you come to school on one of the buses and you need breakfast make sure to go directly to the cafeteria as soon as you arrive to school.

4). Are you a Girl interested in playing Volleyball? Thursday there will be a 10-15 minute informational meeting during lunches. 12:15-12:29 will be for 6/7th graders, 8th grade will be from 1:05-1:20 to inform all girls of information packets and tryout dates.

5). Otter Pops will be sold the last 15 minutes of lunch in the quad. 5 Cougar Cash each- Limit 2 per student.

6). On the menu today you have your choice between chicken tenders, quesadillas, or shaker salad, Yogurt. Just as a friendly reminder Breakfast and Lunch is free for all students, YAY!

7). Encourage your parents to participate in School Site Council and the PTO. Please contact Mrs. Moore for School Site Council or if interested in the PTO please contact Mrs. Walters here at Amargosa.

8). Elective change requests are available now through this Friday ONLY. Please stop by the Admin Office for a form. 

9). All forms must be signed by a parent to be processed and are due to Ms. Amber, by the end of the school day on Friday, August 17th.

10). Cleaning Club begins Thursday, September 6th!  Pick up a participation form from the Cougar Information Center and return the completed form to Mrs. Puckett in room 208.  Great way to earn service hours for AVID, CJSF, Award of Excellence!

11). If you are interested in attending our school trip to Washington DC please stop by the Community Room (Mrs. Scates Office) next Thursday at Back to School night.

12). PLEASE Click HERE for Bus Stops Schedule

13). KINDNESS WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH.

Throughout the week we will be having a kindness challenge among students (and staff!):

• Monday: Smile at everyone you pass
• Tuesday: Compliment everyone you meet
• Wednesday: Positive Cougar Paws! (Cougar paws will be put in your mailboxes- please give one to each student. The expectation is that by the end of the week they write a positive note on the cougar paw and give it to another student)
• Thursday: No complaining

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

1). PE uniforms are now on sale, $20 for the shirt/short set, cash only.

2). The ACMS Cougar Café is open daily after school outside the PE weight room. Items are for sale from .25 cents to $1.50.

3). Head over to the quad to peruse the bus schedules and see if you are eligible to ride the bus to and from school every day. Should you have any questions please go to the Student Window and see Ms. Toni. Also, if you come to school on one of the buses and you need breakfast make sure to go directly to the cafeteria as soon as you arrive to school.

4). Are you a Girl interested in playing Volleyball? Thursday there will be a 10-15 minute informational meeting during lunches. 12:15-12:29 will be for 6/7th graders, 8th grade will be from 1:05-1:20 to inform all girls of information packets and tryout dates.

5). Otter Pops will be sold the last 15 minutes of lunch in the quad. 5 Cougar Cash each- Limit 2 per student.

6). On the menu today you have your choice between orange chicken with brown rice, taco nada, or shaker salad, Yogurt. Just as a friendly reminder Breakfast and Lunch is free for all students, YAY!

7). Encourage your parents to participate in School Site Council and the PTO. Please contact Mrs. Moore for School Site Council or if interested in the PTO please contact Mrs. Walters here at Amargosa.

8). Elective change requests are available now through this Friday ONLY. Please stop by the Admin Office for a form. 

9). All forms must be signed by a parent to be processed and are due to Ms. Amber, by the end of the school day on Friday , August 17th

10). Cleaning Club begins Thursday, September 6th!  Pick up a participation form from the Cougar Information Center and return the completed form to Mrs. Puckett in room 208.  Great way to earn service hours for AVID, CJSF, Award of Excellence!

11). PLEASE Click HERE for Bus Stops Schedule