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Enjoyed a Saturday evening in Wonderland with Mrs. GNP!
From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Last week was awesome! From the surprise grant presentation for Ms. Streeter and her students to the successful production of Alice in Wonderland by our Theatre Arts students to our wrestling team having a great showing at their preseason tournament, we continue to grow and develop LEADERS at The Creek!
We have two days of hard work this week before we are off from Wednesday through the weekend for a well-deserved Thanksgiving break! In the spirit of the season, let's all enjoy a dress down day on Tuesday...just a little "Thank You!" from me to the students and staff for being great Gators citizens!
If I do not see you before we depart, I pray that you enjoy the time off and return safe and healthy! It is a short one, but let's be sure to have a #RockSolid week at The Creek! GO GATORS!
Yours in service,
Principal Clayton B. Moton
Developmental Responsiveness and Social Equity
As a National School to Watch, we understand the value of developmental responsiveness and social equity!
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Gator Nation Celebrations!
Bravo, DCMS Theatre Arts!
Bravo, DCMS Theatre Arts!
Alice in Wonderland was WONDERFUL!
District Honors Band wowed the crowd!
District Honors Band wowed the crowd!
HonorsBand2024.MP4
Headlined by LOTS of Gators, the Rock Hill Schools Honors Band had a blast with the guest clinician and performed the best and hardest concert in recent years! Great job!
Congratulations to the Gator Nation top scholars!
Congratulations to the Gator Nation top scholars!
Students have enjoyed seeing their academic talents being recognized throughout the atrium from one end of the school to the other!
Congratulations, Ms. Streeter and Gator Coffee!
Congratulations, Ms. Streeter and Gator Coffee!
Ms. Streeter and her students will begin serving Gator Coffee thanks to The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools and Knowledge Perk Coffee of Rock Hill, who fully funded her grant proposal!
Academic Excellence
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
Academic Excellence
Evidence of Engagement is Everywhere!
As a National School to Watch, we demonstrate Academic Excellence!
Parent Pitstop
Parent Pitstop
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Parents, remember you can access parent portal to review students' attendance and grades. Access the portal here
For PowerSchool questions, email: askpowerschool@rhmail.org
Canvas
Canvas
Parents, you can observe your students to monitor student assignments and grades, as well as to receive important announcements from your child's team. If you already have an account, nothing has changed. If you need to login or set up an account, access canvas here. To see directions for setting up a Parent Observer Account, see the directions here. For pairing code, please contact your child's team teachers or Mrs. Rainey at AMRainey@rhmail.org
ST-ARTS Program 2025
ST-ARTS Program 2025
ST-ARTS stands for “Special Talents in the ARTS”. It is comprised of a summer workshop from June 2-20 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Winthrop University.
Students currently in grades 6-8 are eligible to audition in music (voice or instrumental), dance, drama, and visual art. ST-ARTS is hosted by Winthrop University. Feel free to visit the ST-ARTS website for more information for parents and students about the ST-ARTS program. While transportation is provided to the auditions if needed, transportation to the summer program is the responsibility of the parent. It is important for parents to stay informed on the expectations for students in the ST-ARTS program. Please review the ST-ARTS Handbook. You can also find Rock Hill Schools information about ST-ARTS by visiting the Rock Hill Schools district website. Students who auditioned and were accepted previously and are still in middle school are eligible to attend. If your child attended ST-ARTS last year, you will receive an email asking you to confirm that your child intends to participate again in this year's ST-ARTS program. Please review the dates carefully. This program has limited participation. If you cannot commit to the full program dates, please allow another student the opportunity to participate.
Habit 2.MOVOur students are working hard to incorporate the habits on a daily basis. This week students are focused on creating a goal and persevering to see the completion of that goal!
Learning Standards: Learners will be able to practice perseverance and regulate my emotions when working to achieve a challenging goal. Learners will be able to design a Wildly Important Goal Plan to achieve academic growth and will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of each of The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Learners will be able to apply The 4 Disciplines of Execution to set and achieve a goal that matters to them at school.
On our way to being Great Gators
On our way to being Great Gators
Kind
Here
In Control
Respectful
Prepared
Our DCMS teachers are on a quest for continuous improvement!
Our DCMS teachers are on a quest for continuous improvement!
Team 6.3: Work before Work
Team 6.3: Work before Work
Mrs. Mason-Feaster engages students in work before the continued engagement in work in core classes! Teachers are maximizing time before school and during enrichment to continuously support students in their understanding of content and skills.
PLCs
PLCs
PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) are the foundation on which instructional practices are built. Teachers engage in PLC meetings weekly to analyze student performance data and to calibrate their instructional decisions!
Quality Feedback
Quality Feedback
When teachers give quality feedback, students gain confidence and THRIVE!
Gators Supporting Gators!
Gators Supporting Gators!
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!!!
Organizational Structures and Processes
Gator Nation PSAs!
Organizational Structures and Processes
Gator Nation PSAs!
As a National School to Watch, we understand the importance of quality Organizational Structures and Processes!
DCMS Choir!
DCMS Choir!
Spring Musical Auditions
Spring Musical Auditions
StuCo Spirit Night
StuCo Spirit Night
DCMS Beta Club
DCMS Beta Club
DCMS Beta would like to send a huge THANK YOU to the Gator Nation communiity for your support with our annual food drive. We collected over 2200 items this year to be donated to HOPE Food Bank in Rock Hill. We were overwhelemed with generosity and willingness to support those in need. Congratulations to our Grade level and team winners!! 7th Grade donated the most items with 1077 items donated and earned a Dress Down Day for Thursday, December 5th.. Team 7-1 donated 473 items and won the team Pizza Party.
6th Grade Total-507
7th Grade Total-1077
8th Grade Total-751
Food Drive.movDCMS Food Drive Collection
THE DEAN'S LIST
THE DEAN'S LIST
Leading Ladies @the Creek
Leading Ladies @the Creek
Thank you, Ms. Nelson!
Thank you, Ms. Nelson!
Leading Ladies @the Creek learned about business branding from Ms. Nelson, a digital design creator. The girls are excited about working on projects to build their business brand and are looking forward to future work.
The young ladies also discussed their personal brand as students. How do you show up as a student, a friend, and just a person? Is your brand HONESTY, KINDNESS, STUDIOUS, and much more?
Paint the Rock!
Paint the Rock!
Media Center
Media Center
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
Gator Giving Tree
We still have a few ornaments left on the Gator Giving Tree. Click on the link below if you or someone you know would like to support a Gator this holiday sesaon. All items should be returned to DCMS by Wednesday, December 11th. Feel free to share the link if needed!
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
Thank you so much for all of your support in making this holiday special for all of our students!!
8th Grade Students Only-DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.
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
Thanks
Order your OFFICIAL Gator Gear!
Order your OFFICIAL Gator Gear!
When you buy OFFICIAL products from our website, the proceeds will go back to kids! Other shops online do not invest back to us! Visit our website (www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/DCMS) or directly at DCMS Gator Gear Online!
Athletics
Athletics
Winter Sports Schedules
Winter Sports Schedules
The Quest for the District Cup continues!
Got questions about DCMS Athletics? Contact co-Athletic Directors Coach Tawander Armstrong! tarmstrong@rhmail.org or Coach Ron Tyson rtyson@rhmail.org!
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Mon, Nov 25
Volleyball Awards (6:00 pm)
Tues, Nov 26
Last day before Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Dec 2
Basketball vs Rawlinson Road (Girls at home)
Tues, Dec 3
Spring Musical Auditions (3:30 pm)
Wrestling at home vs Saluda Trail and Castle Heights
DCMS SIC Meeting (5 pm)
Wed, Dec 4
Spring Musical Auditions (3:30 pm)
Dress Down Day for students with no discipline referrals in November
Thurs, Dec 5
7th Grade Dress Down Day
Basketball vs Sullivan (Boys at home)
Fri, Dec 6
Quarter 2 Student Success Check-In
Mon, Dec 9
Basketball vs Castle Heights (Girls at home)
Tues, Dec 10
NWEA MAP Math (tentative)
Kona Ice during lunches
Wrestling at Sullivan vs Sullivan and Clover
Orchestra Concert (6:30 pm)
Wed, Dec 11
Spanish EOC
Thurs, Dec 12
NWEA Reading (tentative)
Spring Musical Auditions (3:30 pm)
Basketball vs Saluda Trail (Girls at home)
Chorus Concert (6:00 pm)
Fri, Dec 13
MAP make-ups
Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Winter Performance Tour
Mon, Dec 16
MAP make-ups
Q2 Benchmark Window
Basketball vs Oakridge (Girls at home)
Tues, Dec 17
Wrestling at home vs Sullivan
Wed, Dec 18
Spirit Night at Casa Tequilla Mexican Grill
Thurs, Dec 19
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies for sale during lunches
Basketball vs York (Girls at home)
Fri, Dec 20
Last day of school before Winter Break; Early release day (11:45 dismissal)
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 15
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