Eagle Pride Newsletter

Dear ACMS Families,

As we conclude the first three weeks of the school year, we would like to express our appreciation for your continued support and cooperation. We hope that your child is adjusting well to the new academic year and finding their groove within our school community.

At this juncture, we want to emphasize the importance of seeking assistance promptly if your child is facing any challenges with their classes. It is essential to address any struggles they may be experiencing before they become overwhelmed. Therefore, we strongly encourage students to attend tutoring sessions if they are finding certain subjects difficult. Also, if you feel at this point that a parent/teacher conference is also warranted you are always welcome to reach out to our teachers and they will set that up for you both.

By taking proactive steps now, we can help ensure that our students are equipped to succeed academically. We are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment, and your active involvement in your child's education is crucial to our collective success.

As we continue to settle into our routines and procedures, we remain focused on facilitating a successful and productive school year for all our students. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.

Enjoy a fabulous Labor Day weekend, and we will see our students on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Obenhaus
Principal

Parents ~ Use our one stop shop of what to expect throughout the week from your students teachers. Each week teachers update their weekly lesson plan and indicate what assignments will be taken for a grade. Help keep your student accountable by knowing what to expect each week.

***DOCUMENT IS UPDATED BY 5:00 ON SUNDAY.

Parents and Guardians, we still have over 200 students who have not paid for their insurance on their iPads. The deadline to pay is tomorrow at 12:00 a.m. After that point, we will collect iPads from students with outstanding insurance fees

We have seen an increase in students coming to school without eating breakfast. It is very important to take the time to eat a good breakfast before coming to school not only for your physical well-being but also for your brain! Not having enough time to eat breakfast is not an excuse to skip breakfast, get up earlier. You are in Middle School and must be responsible for taking care of yourselves, that means doing all you can to be ready for a day full of learning and activity. In addition to eating a good breakfast, please don't forget to bring your water bottle every day!

Thank you!

Nurse Hopper

In Lewisville ISD, the whole child is at the core of everything we do as a district, including our students' mental, emotional and physical health. With counselors on every campus, LISD knows parents want their children to receive an outstanding education, but more importantly, they want their children to be nurtured and cared for beyond just academics.

The Lewisville ISD Counseling and Social Work Department is grateful to partner with you to support the social emotional needs of all LISD students. We believe education on these issues is key to helping our students become happy, successful people.

Please review these flyers describing different social issues our students may face. If you have any areas that we may assist you or your student, please contact your student’s school counselor.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with your students.

• NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday
  
  

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd

• 7th Grade Football Scrimmage at Hebron - 5:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 4th

• 7th Grade Volleyball Vs. Killian @ Arbor Creek (Purchase tickets ahead of time, no cash) 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM
  
• 8th Grade Football at Hebron - 5:30 PM
  - Spirit Dress Up Day! “WE LOVE OUR FIGHTING EAGLES!” – ❤ Rep what you love to support our team against the Diamondbacks!
  Think about all the things in your life you LOVE: family, friends, hobbies, sports teams, bands, pets, cities, etc. and wear as much as you can that day to represent it.
• 6th Grade Choir Movie Night at ACMS 4:30 to 6:00 PM

Thursday, Sept. 5th

• 8th grade Volleyball at Hebron 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
• 7th/8th Grade Choir Movie Night at ACMS - 4:30 to 6:00 PM
• Think College Thursday - Rep your College

Friday, Sept. 6th

• ACMS Spirit Day - Wear your ACMS Swag (ACMS PJ pants can be worn)
  
• Middle School Band Night with Hebron Band

Come out Saturday, October 19th at 8pm to support FC Dallas and the Arbor Creek Middle School PTA!

FC Dallas will take on Sporting Kansas City SC here in Toyota Stadium for the final regular home game of the 2024 season.

The excitement begins before the match, with our pregame party on the pitch from 5:30-7:30pm on Tundra Field 2, just outside the North Stadium gate. Bring out friends and family to enjoy games, food and beverages which are available for purchase, and a live DJ will get the party started before the match.

Show your school spirit as a portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Arbor Creek Middle School PTA. Get your tickets today!

Join us for Arbor Creek's Fall Dance! We are kicking it back old school and hosting a 90's House Party! Arbor Creek Students are welcome to come hang out Friday, September 20th from 6:30-8:30. Dress up in 90's gear or come as you are and hangout with friends & dance the night away!

Pre-purchase Chick-Fil-A meals at acmspta.org beginning September 1st thru September 15th at 10pm to be guaranteed food at the event! Cost is $20.

PTA Student members will receive 1 free sweet OR 1 free soda while supplies last.

We will have sweet snacks and sodas available for $1 each at the event. (small bills appreciated.)

Pre-purchased dance wristbands will be distributed Friday, September 20th to the students 7th period teachers. Students must have a pre-purchased wristband to enter the dance and receive a Chick-Fil-A meal.

Click on the link if you'd be interested in volunteering the night of the event.

We are looking forward to a FUN event!

ACMS PTA

Calling all Musicians, Dancers, Writers, Artists, Photographers, and Filmmakers:

Express your artistic talent through Reflections! Reflections is a National PTA program that encourages students to explore the arts. This year's theme is Accepting Imperfection.

Students can participate in 6 categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts
  
  

Visit www.ACMSPTA.org/Reflections for more details and to print your entry form. The deadline to turn in your entry is Thursday, October 10.

Arbor Creek students who participate will be recognized at the school, and top entries from each category will move on to the district program. There is no cost for entry for ACMS PTA members.

If you have questions, email Reflections@acmspta.org.

Parents should provide a note, documenting the reason for the absence, to the school immediately upon the child’s return, and not later than three days after the absence. If the child was seen by a health care provider, a note from that provider is always preferred. If the student was present PART of the school day and missed the remainder for a health care appointment, a note from that provider should be given to the school within 3 days. In this circumstance, the time away from school is NOT considered an absence.

If you need to check out your child early, please email our attendance clerk, Susan Lee, that morning, if possible. Her email address is LeeSusan@lisd.net

When you arrive at the school, you will need to ring the doorbell and show your driver's license to gain entry to the building. Once you are inside It will take a few minutes for us to send for your child, so please plan accordingly if you are headed to an appointment. We will not call students out of class before your arrival.

**PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN PICK-UP PERMISSIONS IN SKYWARD TO EVERY PERSON YOU INTEND TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD, INCLUDING EMERGENCY CONTACTS. You can edit this information in the 2024-2025 Forms Packet in Skyward Family Access. There are individual boxes that must be checked in order to give pick-up permissions.

Building Entry Time

8:15 a.m. Students will not be able to enter the building before that time. This is a change from previous years.

Cell Phone Policy

Students will be required to put personal devices/cell phones away in their backpack from the time they enter the building in the morning until the dismissal bell.

You can reach your student through their school email address or by calling the front office if it's an emergency.

Volunteer At Our School

We always need volunteers looking to partner with the district to support our schools. All volunteers must complete yearly background checks in order to volunteer in our schools. To complete your background check please following the below steps:

• Click here to log in to your account and click on the button to the right of “Volunteer Type” that says “Update”
• Click “General Community and Parents/Guardians of LISD Students”
• Select the school(s) you want to work with this year
• Fill out the Background Check Consent and the LISD Background Check

Email: Obenhausa@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/arborcreek
Location: 2109 Arbor Creek Dr, Carrollton, TX 75010, USA
Phone: (469) 713-5971
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArborCreekMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @arborcreekms