This Week at Dutchman Creek!

Week of 11-20-2023

Let's all be the "I" in KIND!

From the Desk of Principal Moton

Dear parents, students, and school community:

My mom and dad taught me at an early age that you do not have to be the smartest or wealthiest person in the world to make an impact: just be kind to others consistently. It is a lesson that has guided my life and career and that my wife and I have passed on to our two sons. Tomorrow, November 13, is World Kindness Day and to raise awareness for the need to be kind CONSISTENTLY, Gator Nation is encouraged to wear Gator Green from head to toe. More importantly, let us be reminded that kindness is a 24/7 - 365 thing...not just once a year! If you can't be anything else in this world, be kind...consistently!

We are looking to maintain the momentum built through Quarter 1 into the second quarter of the year. To respond to the need for students to have extra time to complete essential assignments, we will begin offering Gator I Can University (ICU) during lunch. This will allow teachers to ensure that students who need to complete essential assignments are given the time and space to do so, which will allow teachers to better determine which students have mastered the content standard of focus and which students need additional instruction. You can help by consistently monitoring Canvas and advising the school if there are circumstances that may interfere with your child's ability to complete their assignments. We will respond to your needs accordingly.

Other celebrations and events include our DCMS SIC Meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday, Education Support Professionals Day on Wednesday, Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day on Friday and the DCMS Drama presentation of The Trial of Goldilocks! on Friday and Saturday at 7 pm each night!

Enjoy this week's newsletter and let's all have a great week! GOOOOOOOOOOO GATORS!

Yours in service,

Principal Clayton B. Moton

Gator Nation Celebrations!

Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our Gator Nation students, staff, and community members!

Veterans honored at The Creek!

A Gator Nation THANK YOU to our community veterans! The DCMS Student Council provided an honorary breakfast for our veterans and the entire school adorned their Red, White, and Blue as a salute to their service! There are several staff members who served our country in the military! We are a proud and thankful school community!

World Kindness Day!

Wear Gator Green from head to toe and let's continue the habit of being actively kind to others consistently!

November is Native American Heritage Month!

Join us in celebrating the entire of month of November!

Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!

Giving our Gators hands-on experiences!

Our faculty and staff love supporting our Gators!

Introducing Gator I Can University!

We are looking to maintain the momentum built through Quarter 1 into the second quarter of the year. To respond to the need for students to have extra time to complete essential assignments, we will begin offering Gator I Can University (ICU) during lunch. This will allow teachers to ensure that students who need to complete essential assignments are given the time and space to do so, which will allow them to better determine which students have mastered the content standard of focus and which students need additional instruction.

Gator Nation PSAs!

Important news and information to note!

StuCo Annual Crafts Fair

Beta Club Carolina vs. Clemson Food Drive

We would love your help in providing food for HOPE Food Bank in Rock Hill, SC. We are collecting Perishable and Non-Perishable items to include, but not limited to: Stuffing, Cake Mix, Cake Frosting, Can Milk, Box Milk, Sugar and Flour and anything else you would like to donate for families that will not only help during the holidays, but year round!!

All items should be taken to home base to be counted and collected!! Do Not drop items off up front!!