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From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Thank you for your work last week. We began our state assessments last week with ELA on Tuesday and Thursday. The energy in the building was strong all week, and we took the time on Friday to celebrate students who made gains in MAP with an opportunity to visit several of our food truck partners. Mr. Modla and I even took several water balloons from students in the fun! I appreciate the teachers and staff members who value the importance of celebrating students. There were many adults who joined our students, thus strengthening the trusted relationships necessary to maximize our potential as a school. For that, I am proud and grateful!
We will take SC Ready Math on Tuesday, and our 6th graders will take Science on Thursday of this week. Make sure to check the calendar for other activities and important happenings.
Everyday is important so be sure to make each day count! Stay safe and well and let's have a great week at The Creek! GOOOOOOOOOOO GATORS!
Yours in service,
Principal Clayton B. Moton
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our Gator Nation students, staff, and community members!
Celebrating MAP success
Celebrating MAP success
The students and staff of DCMS had a great time on Friday with a variety of food truck options and even a chance to pelt Mr. Moton and Mr. Modla with water balloons as a way to say "Great job!" during Spring MAP!
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Sharpening our Saws!
Sharpening our Saws!
Math magic in Mrs. Williams-Wilson class!
🚨NEW episode of The Gator Nation Podcast!🚨
🚨NEW episode of The Gator Nation Podcast!🚨
Episode 13: Meet Mr. Johnson!
The GNP and co-host Ethan chat with newly elected DCMS Teacher of the Year, Paul Johnson!
#GoGators💚🖤🐊 #RockSolid
Teachers and Staff Actively Support our Gators!
Teachers and Staff Actively Support our Gators!
Whether it is volunteering to help with after school clubs and competition or cheering wildly in the stands as fans, the faculty and staff understand the importance of supporting our students in and outside of the classroom! We are unapologetically PROUD to be Dutchman Creek Gators! Gooooooo Gators!!!
Gator Nation PSAs!
Gator Nation PSAs!
Important news and information to note!
Important news and information to note!
State Testing continues
State Testing continues
Tuesday (5/21/2024) Mathematics
Tuesday (5/21/2024) Mathematics
Thursday (5/23/2024) 6th Grade Science
Thursday (5/23/2024) 6th Grade Science
Save the Dates!
Save the Dates!
Spring Testing Reminders
Spring Testing Reminders
Parental Reminders for State Testing
Make sure your child gets a good night of sleep before each testing day. *Strive to make mornings as relaxed as possible before arrival.
Have your child on time for school each day of testing. If your child is late for school on a testing day and the test has already started, they will not be able to test that day.
Please avoid making doctor appointments, dentist appointments, etc. during testing days.
Encourage attendance for ALL testing days, to avoid as little make-ups as possible. *Express confidence in your child and encourage them to do their best on these tests!
Please note that during testing sessions, there are very strict rules about students possessing any type of electronic device(s).
The following is an excerpt written about this in state testing policy information: “…students may not be in possession of any electronic device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, media players, electronic readers, smart watches…” Any electronic device brought by a student will be collected before testing and given back after testing is finished.
Student Laptops MUST remain at school during the Testing window!
Student Laptops MUST remain at school during the Testing window!
To adhere to state testing maintenance and security, we will observe the same protocols as years past by keeping all student devices at school during testing season. Beginning Monday, May 6, all student devices will remain at school. State testing begins on Tuesday, May 7.
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents...Save the Dates!
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents...Save the Dates!
**TIME CHANGE**
**TIME CHANGE**
The 8th Grade Awards Celebration time has been changed to 10:00 a.m. to ensure 8th grade parents are able to attend the 5th grade graduation at our feeder elementary schools.
The Formal Committee is accepting donations for small bottled waters or candy for the formal. If you would like to help, please send in any donations by May 30th.
Want to know how you can help? Please email Ms. Blake (ckblake@rhmail.org), Mrs. Williams-Wilson (kwilliamswilson@rhmail.org) and Ms. Janicke (tjanicke@rhmail.org).
The Dean's List
The Dean's List
Writer's Visit
Writer's Visit
Students had an awesome time meeting Ms. Sa'Rah Jones, Television Writer and Producer. The level of engagement was positive and each question was intentional. Thank you Ms. K-W, and ELA teachers for allowing students to attend.
Summer Student Leadership Camp Opportunity
Summer Student Leadership Camp Opportunity
DCMS Media Center
DCMS Media Center
Counselors' Corner
Counselors' Corner
Need some advice or have a question in general? We are here to help!
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
Spring Football Info
Spring Football Info
Sports Physicals for NEXT School Year!
Sports Physicals for NEXT School Year!
From our friends at Rock Hill High!
From our friends at Rock Hill High!
Do you love to run? If you are a rising 7th or 8th grader you can run cross country! There will be an interest meeting for athletes zoned for Rock Hill High School on May 16 at 5:30 in the Rock Hill High Media Center.
Summer conditioning will begin on June 7 at Winthrop Coliseum in the softball parking lot. We meet Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m.
For additional information, please contact Roma Stutts at rstutts@rhmail.org.
From our friends at Northwestern High!
From our friends at Northwestern High!
Rising 7th and 8th graders! If you like to run, then the Northwestern Cross Country team is for you! No prior running experience necessary - just fill out the interest form in the link below and a coach will give you further information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSjJNfGXm0WHEQiYPlPZMZSW0DSsv7-vn95LYhdj-jiEBMug/viewform
Got questions about sports at DCMS?
Contact Jason Werts, Athletics Director (jwerts@rhmail.org)!
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Mon, May 20: Volleyball and Football Conditioning (3:30 pm)
Tues, May 21: Math SCReady
Tues, May 21: Volleyball and Football Conditioning (3:30 pm)
Wed, May 22: Sports physicals for students during school hours
Wed, May 22: Volleyball and Football Conditioning (3:30 pm)
Thurs, May 23: SCPASS Science for 6th grade only
Thurs, May 23: Sports physicals for students after school
Thurs, May 23: Volleyball and Football Conditioning (3:30 pm)
Fri, May 24: StuCo Swishes for Wishes Fundraiser Walk
Tues, May 28: Spanish EOC exam
Wed, May 29: English 1 EOC exam
Thurs, May 30 (UPDATED): Algebra 1 EOC Exams
Fri, May 31: Band Field Trip to Carowinds
Mon, June 3: 6th Grade Awards and Celebration (details to come)
Tues, June 4: 7th Grade Awards and Celebration (details to come)
Wed, June 5: 8th Grade Awards and Celebration (What some may think of as a "graduation", but technically it is not! We will salute our 8th graders at the end, however!)
Thurs, June 6: Last day for students; early dismissal at 11:45 am
National Celebrations in May!
Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Women’s Health Month
National Inventors Month
Military Appreciation Month
Week
National Nurses Week (May 6-12, every year)
National Pet Week (May 5-11)
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)
National Women's Health Week (May 12-18)
National EMS Week (May 19-25)
Days
May 1
National School Principal's Day
May 2
National Brothers and Sisters Day
May 3
School Lunch Hero Day (1st Friday)
May 4
Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
Museum Lover's Day
May 6
National Nurses Day
May 7
National Teacher Day (1st Tuesday of the 1st full week)
May 8
Receptionists Day (2nd Wednesday)
National School Nurse's Day
May 12
Mother's Day (2nd Sunday)
May 15
International Family Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 16
Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
Drawing Day
National Barbecue Day
May 17
Pizza Party Day (3rd Friday)
May 18
International Astronomy Day
National Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday)
May 21
Talk Like Yoda Day
May 24
National Brother's Day
May 26
Paper Airplane Day
May 27
Memorial Day (last Monday)
May 28
National Brisket Day
Hamburger Day
May 29
National Paperclip Day
May 30
National Creativity Day
May 31
National Smile Day
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 35!
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