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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

Monday, October 15, 2018

Halloween Safety Tips for Kids

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
• Keep Customes Both Creative and Safe.
• Decorate customes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child's vision.
• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between cold sandwiches, nacho, or shaker salad/Yogurt and soft pretzel.

2). Hip Hop Dance Team has practice today and every Wednesday from 3:05-4:30. DON’T BE LATE.

3). Today is college shirt day for staff and students.  In addition on Wednesday the student store will be open in room 127 for both lunches. Please do not wait until the last few minutes to come in to shop!

4). Do you have a "B" average in your classes?  An "A" in citizenship?  Now all you need to do is get 25 or more hours doing Community Service and you will receive the Award of Excellence at 8th Grade Promotion.  Please pick up the forms outside of Ms. Ercek's room, room 106 and get started.  Any questions about what counts as community service, see Ms. Ercek at 6th period lunch or after school.

5). Gamers of Thrones" (G.O.T.) First meeting will be tomorrow, 10/3, during lunch. Period 5 in room 124, and Period 6 in room 109. Please bring your lunch and go directly to these rooms. Be on time! The meetings will begin at the beginning of the each period.

6). Girls Inc. will resume meeting this MONDAY!!! (10/8) in room 109, from 3:15-4:15. We will be making blankets for the Painted Turtle Camp. Bring a snack, sewing scissors - if you have any, and also give to Mrs. Mitchell before school) and jovial spirit! See you all there!

7). Friday is the second part of Chicken Little and Pirate Booty in room 127 for 2nd lunch only.

8). Students please use crosswalks, wait for lights to change and always cross with extreme caution. Jaywalking is not only extremely dangerous but illegal. We need to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.

9). All 6th grade STEM students going on the field trip with Mrs. Sloan, please meet her silently at the flagpole now.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between , mini cheeseburgers, or shaker salad/Yogurt and soft pretzel.
2). Lunch Time Cougar Den for 20 Cougar Cash, first lunch only in the Counselor’s office.
3). Hip Hop Dance Team practice will then be every Wednesday from 3:05-4:30. DON’T BE LATE.
4). Wednesday is also college shirt day for staff and students.  In addition on Wednesday the student store will be open in room 127 for both lunches. Please do not wait until the last few minutes to come in to shop!
5). Do you have a "B" average in your classes?  An "A" in citizenship?  Now all you need to do is get 25 or more hours doing Community Service and you will receive the Award of Excellence at 8th Grade Promotion. Please pick up the forms outside of Ms. Ercek's room, room 106 and get started. Any questions about what counts as community service, see Ms. Ercek at 6th period lunch or after school.
6). Friday is the second part of Chicken Little and Pirate Booty in room 127 for 2nd lunch only.
7). Both the Gamers of Thrones and Girls Inc. club meetings will need to be postponed until they are approved by the school board. This process has taken longer than expected.
8). Lastly fellow students please use crosswalks, wait for lights to change and always cross
with extreme caution. Jaywalking is not only extremely dangerous but illegal. We need
to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between chicken strips, tamale, or shaker salad/Yogurt and soft pretzel. Also during lunch join Ms. Amanda on the courts for a game of H-O-R-S-E.

2). Cleaning Club members, today Cleaning Club is canceled. Please inform your parents.

3). After school today come and support the Lady Cougars Volleyball team as they play against the Endeavour Ravens. GO COUGARS!!!

4). Hip Hop Dance Team practice will then be every Wednesday from 3:05-4:30. DON’T BE LATE.

5). Both the Gamers of Thrones and Girls Inc. club meetings will need to be postponed until they are approved by the school board. This process has taken longer than expected.

6). ALL COMMUNITY DISCOUNT CARD ORDERS ARE DUE.....PLEASE TURN IN YOUR MONEY AND PICK UP YOUR CARDS IN ROOM 127.

7). Lastly fellow students please use crosswalks, wait for lights to change and always cross with extreme caution. Jaywalking is not only extremely dangerous but illegal. We need to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between taco in a bag, burrito, or shaker salad/Yogurt and soft pretzel. Also during lunch join Ms. Amanda in the gym for a game of The Blob.

2). The Student Store for both lunches in room 127

3). Hip Hop Dance Team will have their first practice today from 3:05 to 4:30 in the cafeteria. DON’T BE LATE. Practice will then be every Wednesday from 3:05-4:30.

4). Both the Gamers of Thrones and Girls Inc. club meetings will need to be postponed until they are approved by the school board. This process has taken longer than expected.

5). ALL COMMUNITY DISCOUNT CARD ORDERS ARE DUE.....PLEASE TURN IN YOUR MONEY AND PICK UP YOUR CARDS IN ROOM 127.

6). Lastly fellow students please use crosswalks, wait for lights to change and always cross with extreme caution. Jaywalking is not only extremely dangerous but illegal. We need to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.