This Week at Dutchman Creek!
Week of 5-27-2024
#GoGators💚🖤🐊
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
The school year is quickly coming to an end. Many of us can see the finish line in sight as we are mere days away from summer break. However, just as a runner must sprint THROUGH the finish line to ensure their best time, it is important that we push ourselves THROUGH the final days of school to ensure the best possible finish to the year!
We take Monday off in honor of those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our future. We resume school on Tuesday. Our calendar of events show several important events and activities. Your support is always appreciated.
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!
Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our Gator Nation students, staff, and community members!
Honoring the 2024 District Retirees!
Rock Hill Schools held its Retirement Banquet this past week. Dutchman Creek's Dr. Thomas Hildreth was among those who were honored. We wish Dr. Hildreth the best in his new season of life.
Congratulations, Mrs. Stephenson!
Mrs. Michelle Stephenson has joined the Dutchman Creek staff on a full-time basis as our new receptionist!
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Swishes for Wishes Charity Walk!
The DCMS Student Council fundraiser for cancer research was successful and fun!
Sharpening our Saws!
Gallery walks conducted by Mrs. Knowles and her students!
🚨ICYMI: The Gator Nation Podcast! Ep 13!🚨
Episode 13: Meet Mr. Johnson!
The GNP and co-host Ethan chat with newly elected DCMS Teacher of the Year, Paul Johnson!
#GoGators💚🖤🐊 #RockSolid
Gator Nation PSAs!
Important news and information to note!
State Testing concludes on
Thursday (5/30/2024) Algebra I EOC
Save the Dates!
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.
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents...Save the Dates!
**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
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.
Senior Gator Walk! 🎓
Summer Student Leadership Camp Opportunity
It is with much excitement that we announce the time has come to register for DK1’s Inaugural Youth Leadership Camp. We are elated to be able to provide this camp to all youth for FREE, as well as amenities including a hot lunch provided both days, DK youth camp wrist bands, t-shirts & towels. We are also thrilled to have guest appearances from some of Football City USA’s finest.
We’re ready to enjoy a weekend full of skill set advancement and fun as DK gives back to the community. We also look forward to the retirement of DK’s Rock Hill Cowboys Jersey.
We look forward to seeing you all!
*****This will be a 2-day camp, once your athlete is registered for day 1 they will automatically be registered for day 2*****
-Welvin Simpson
Co-organizer
DCMS Media Center
Counselors' Corner
Need some advice or have a question in general? We are here to help!
Gator Athletics
#BeGREAT!
#BeGREAT!
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
Calendar of Events
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 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!
Images from Week 36!
