This Week at Dutchman Creek!
Week of 12-11-2023
Yep...that's 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ angelic voices wowing the crowd at the DCMS Winter Chorus Concert! 💚🖤🐊
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Last week was a busy week, but we got so much accomplished! Congratulations to the DCMS Chorus and Orchestra students for putting on amazing concerts. Our winter sports are in full swing and our Gators are holding their own against some great competition across the area.
This week will be just as busy. The Quarter 2 benchmark window opens, we have basketball and wrestling three nights this week, and theatre auditions are later in the week. Review the newsletter carefully and plan accordingly.
As we count down the days until Winter Break, let's not forget to make everyday count! 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!
DCMS Chorus Concert
Congratulations to Mr. Araya and his chorus students for putting on a masterful concert! Thank you to West End Baptist Church for always being willing to host!
DCMS Orchestra Concert
Great job, Dr. Hildreth and orchestra students! A packed house enjoy the talents of our Gators!
DCMS Jr Beta Club brought joy to seniors!
DCMS Jr Beta Club continued the tradition of providing one-of-a-kind hand crafted holiday wreaths for members of our community. This year's recipient of their labor of love was Brookdale Senior Living! #GatorsCare💚🖤🐊
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Community Based Instruction at Walmart!
Science Rocks!
Student Success Check-ins!
Gators supporting Gators!
The faculty and staff go above and beyond to support the students of The Creek!
Gator Nation PSAs!
Important news and information to note!
Dutchman Creek Staff Cookie Walk
DCMS PTSA will once again be hosting a Cookie Walk for the staff on Thursday, December 21.
LINK TO SIGN UP -->Cookie Sign-Up
Each sign up slot is for 2 dozen average size homemade cookies or other similar sized holiday treat. Please send treats in on December 20. The preference is for treats to be home made.
Please send cookies on disposable trays that do not have to be returned to you and label them with the cookie type and any allergens.
Email questions to dcreekpta@gmail.com.
Thank You for showing the Gator Staff some love this holiday season!
DCMS PTSA
Don't forget your yearbook on your shopping list!
Kona Ice!
StuCo Presents Holiday Spirit Week '23
-Your DCMS Student Council!
DCMS Media Center
Counselors' Corner
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
Thank you so much for all of your support in making this holiday special for all of our students!!
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
#BeGREAT!
WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES
Got questions about sports at DCMS?
Contact Jason Werts, Athletics Director (jwerts@rhmail.org)!
Calendar of Events
Mon, Dec 11: Quarter 2 Benchmark window opens
Mon, Dec 11: Basketball vs Oakridge (Girls at home)
Tues, Dec 12: Kona Ice on sale for students at lunch
Tues, Dec 12: Wrestling home vs Saluda Trail
Tues, Dec 12: DCMS SIC Meeting (5 pm in the media center)
Thurs, Dec 14: Drama auditions (3:30 pm in the auditorium)
Thurs, Dec 14: Basketball vs Sullivan (Boys at home)
Fri, Dec 15: Drama auditions (3:30 pm in the auditorium)
Mon, Dec 18: StuCo Holiday Spirit Week begins
Mon, Dec 18: Basketball vs Clover (Girls at home)
Tues, Dec 19: Wrestling at Rawlinson Road
Wed, Dec 20: Basketball vs York (Boys at home)
Fri, Dec 22: Last day before Winter Break (half day for students; 11:45 am dismissal)
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 16!