Dear parents, students, and school community:

We are halfway through November already if you can believe it! I continue to marvel at our students and teachers who grind out impressive outcomes day in and day out. I ask that you join me in identifying and elevating the goodness that you see in our children and each other. We are not perfect and have plenty of room to improve, but let's not neglect the opportunities to give each other kudos for our growth and our efforts!

This week, our Jr Beta Club will continue its canned food drive. Please consider donating to their service learning project. Also, our Theatre Arts department will perform "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend! Be sure to come out and enjoy the show!

Enjoy this week's newsletter and take note to the upcoming events throughout the month. Thank you as always for being the best, Gator Nation! Reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or needs! Let's have a #RockSolid week at The Creek! GO GATORS!

Yours in service,

Principal Clayton B. Moton

Gator Nation celebrated Veterans Day with a community breakfast sponsored by our Student Council and a day of learning and appreciation!

On our way to being Great Gators

When teachers give quality feedback, students gain confidence and THRIVE!

Whether it is volunteering to help with after school clubs and competition or cheering wildly in the stands as fans, we understand the importance of supporting each other inside and outside of the classroom! We are unapologetically PROUD to be Dutchman Creek Gators! Gooooooo Gators!!!

The Gator Student Lighthouse Team is back at it again, showing kindness and leadership in every way! From chalk art, and kindness cards, to notes of inspiration the GSL team is working hard to make the Creek Great for all GATORS!!!

Gator Giving Tree

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 $30.
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 11th with a sticky note attached identifying the ornament you selected.

6th  grade: Christina Plantz-CPlantz@rhmail.org/903.985.1718

7th grade: Tiffany Smith-TiffanyS@rhmail.org/985.1715

8th grade: Shandra James-SHJames@rhmail.org /985.1716

Gator Giving Tree Website

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

8th Grade Students Only

Are you interested in the Health/Medical field? Are you interested in helping people who are sick or helping people stay well? Are you interested in learning how the body works? If so, Mid-Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC) might be a great place to start.

The South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy (HCA) is a health career exploration

experience for high school students. Activities demonstrating the use of communications, math,

and science make up the curriculum specifically designed for future health professions students

of South Carolina.

The HCA also provides student advising and mentoring sessions. Parental involvement sessions

are provided for parents to learn more about financial aid options and strategies to help their

children strive to become future healthcare providers in South Carolina.

AHEC is recruiting current 8th grade students to participate in this program. If you are interested in participating in this program please complete the attached application and have it turned in by November 21st.  Application should be submitted to taylormccurryhca@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, please contact Taylor McCurry at taylormccurryhca@gmail.com.

AHEC Program Description Letter

8th Grade Application Packet

Thanks 

Winter Sports Schedules

Got questions about DCMS Athletics? Contact co-Athletic Directors Coach Tawander Armstrong! tarmstrong@rhmail.org or Coach Ron Tyson rtyson@rhmail.org!