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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

Winter Ball 2018

Thursday, December 13th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

"Candyland"

It is our desire that the evening will be a fun and enjoyable one for all.

Decency in behavior and dress is expected and will be checked when you arrive.

Ticket Sale Dates: December 3 to December 13 (as available) $10.00

Tickets will be sold during lunch in the quad area.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

Eligibility: Only Eligible ACMS 7th and 8th Grade students may purchase their own ticket. Only Eligible ACMS students allowed at the dance. Students must be present at school for the entire day (doctor/dentist note required if student leaves school). Eligibility for the dance is based on the following-

You must have:

• Must have at least a "C" in citizenship for Semester 1
• Minimum 2.0 GPA for Semester 1
• Must have at least a "C" in citizenship and a 2.0 for Semester 1 on the day of the dance to attend.

Dress Code Guidelines:

Ladies: Informal party dress, dress pants, or a skirt and biouse.

• Strapless, low-cut, spaghetti strap, backless, or cut-out dresses are NOT permitted.
• Dress or tops without sleeves must have a 1" minimum width strap.
• No sheer or see-through clothing
• Open-toed shoes may be worn, but must have a back strap. No excessive high heels.

Gentlemen: Casual dress pants with a sweater or a collared shirt.

The following items will NOT be allowed in the dance: tuxedos, t-shirts, hats of any kind, or any clothing item that disrupts the dance.

**VIOLATION OF DRESS CODE IS CAUSE FOR NON-ADMITTANCE OR REMOVAL** NO REFUNDS

Transportation: Transportation to and from the dance is limited to the standard family vehicle. The dance starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 5:45 PM! Please make arrangements before the dance for students to be promptly picked up by 8:00 PM. No phones will be available.

Photos: There will be a photo booth for purchase and the cost varies from $2.00 to $5.00 for large groups.

Food: There will be snack items (chips, candy) and fruit punch included in the admission price. However, there will be additional snack items for sale (pizza, soda, candy, chips).

Friday, November 2, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between chicken patty and relish cup, pizza special, or a shaker salad and banana bread.

2). Attention Boys: Today is the Final Day to turn in your Basketball tryout form to Room 204! If you do not have your basketball form turned in today you will not be allowed to tryout. PERIOD. Monday November 5th will be the first day of tryouts, however if you do no turn in your tryout form today you will NOT be allowed to Tryout for the Mighty Cougar basketball team.

3). 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.

4). Attention Girls: If you are interested in trying out for the Mighty Lady Cougar Basketball teams you need to pick up a tryout form in the Student Information Center. All tryout forms need to be turned in on Friday November 8th or you will not be allowed to tryout. PERIOD. Once again if you do not turn in your tryout out application to Mrs. Sloan in room 132, you will not be allowed to tryout for the Mighty Lady Cougar Basketball team without your permission slip. Just to remind you NO EXCPETIONS will be made, the Tryout form must be turned in to room 132 by FRIDAY, November 8th.

5). Perfume and body sprays are not allowed on campus.

6). CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. PALMER'S CLASS FOR WINNING THE CRAZY HAIR COMPETITION - YOUR TREAT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO YOU!

7). Students make sure you are on time to your classes. The admin team will be having more tardy sweeps in the weeks to come. We need to be sure we are on time to classes.

8). Fellow students DO NOT WALK ON THE MEDIAN on Ave J, your life is worth more than being cool. We need to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

1). On the menu today you have your choice between chicken strips bbq sauce, specialty burrito, or a shaker salad and Yogurt.

2). Attention Boys: If you are interested in trying out for the Mighty Cougar Basketball teams you need to pick up a tryout form in the Student Information Center. All tryout forms need to be turned in on Friday November 2nd or you will not be allowed to tryout. PERIOD. Once again if you do not turn in your tryout out application to Mr. Harrop in room 204, you will not be allowed to tryout for the Mighty Cougar Basketball team on Monday November 5th. Just to remind you NO EXCPETIONS will be made, the Tryout form must be turned in to room 204 by FRIDAY, November 2.

3). 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.

4). Attention Girls: If you are interested in trying out for the Mighty Lady Cougar Basketball teams you need to pick up a tryout form in the Student Information Center. All tryout forms need to be turned in on Friday November 8th or you will not be allowed to tryout. PERIOD. Once again if you do not turn in your tryout out application to Mrs. Sloan in room 132, you will not be allowed to tryout for the Mighty Lady Cougar Basketball team without your permission slip. Just to remind you NO EXCPETIONS will be made, the Tryout form must be turned in to room 132 by FRIDAY, November 8th.

5). Perfume and body sprays are not allowed on campus.

6). CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. PALMER'S CLASS FOR WINNING THE CRAZY HAIR COMPETITION - YOUR TREAT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO YOU!

7). Students make sure you are on time to your classes. The admin team will be having more tardy sweeps in the weeks to come. We need to be sure we are on time to classes.

8). Fellow students DO NOT WALK ON THE MEDIAN on Ave J, your life is worth more than being cool. We need to be safe out there Cougars so follow safety laws.