Dear parents, students, and school community:

Last week was a great week at The Creek by all standards! I am very proud of our response to the call to be actively kind to one another, something that we should carry forward beyond a day's recognition. 

It has been said "When times get tough, we do not rise to the occasion...we actually fall to the level of our training!" That could not be more true than this weekend. I am especially proud of Mrs. Krull-Wendover and the DCMS Theatre team for putting on two nights of outstanding performances despite some MAJOR technical difficulties...including a complete failure of the sound system on Saturday right before the show started. Did they panic and fall apart? Absolutely not! They defaulted to their training and improvised by making strategic adjustments to entertain the crowd! THAT is true Gator Grit! Bravo, Mrs. K-W and students!

This week is a short one, but our focus remains clear. Remember, tomorrow is a bonus paid dress down day to go along with the FREE one for all students on Tuesday. I am thankful for everyone's efforts so far and look forward to picking right back up on Monday, November 27 after this coming Wednesday through Friday off!

Enjoy this week's newsletter and let's all have a great short week at The Creek! GOOOOOOOOOOO GATORS!

Yours in service,

Principal Clayton B. Moton

The annual canned food drive organized by the DCMS Jr. Beta Club was a HUGE success! We collected over 1400 food items during our food drive this year!! All items collected were donated to HOPE Food Bank in Rock Hill.! Thank you Mrs. James for organizing this event for Beta Club and all students to give back in support of our community.

The holiday season is quickly approaching!!!
The DCMS school counselors will again be hosting the Gator Giving Tree!!
Approximately 10 students have been identified from each grade level to receive gifts.
Each student will receive a clothing related gift and a "fun" gift...with an approximate value of $25.
If you would like to provide a gift(s) for a student...you may select an ornament from the Gator Giving Tree website.  If you have any questions, please contact one of the grade level counselors. 

Wrapped gifts are due back by December 13th with a sticky note attached identifying the ornament you selected.

6th  grade: Tiffany Smith-TiffanyS@rhmail.org  /985.1715

7th grade: Shandra James-SHJames@rhmail.org  /985.1716

8th grade: Christina Plantz-CPlantz@rhmail.org /985.1718

Gator Giving Tree Website

Thank you so much for all of your support in making this holiday special for all of our students!!