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From the Desk of Principal Moton
From the Desk of Principal Moton
Dear parents, students, and school community:
Congratulations to everybody in the Dutchman Creek school community who contributed to us being redesignated as a National School to Watch for the fourth time! This was three years of incremental and strategic improvement and attention to the four domains that stack us against any school in the nation: Academic Excellence, Developmental Responsiveness, Organizational Structure and Processes, and Social Equity. There is no individual that made this happen for us; it was and always will be a complete team effort from the staff, the students, the homes, and the community!
November is here and with it comes the unofficial start of the holiday season. We become more festive, but we can also become unfocused if we are not careful. Let's maintain the discipline necessary to continue our trajectory of high achievement in all areas. November is Native American Heritage Month, as well as:
Child Safety and Protection Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Adoption Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
Veterans and Military Family Month
U.S. Beard Month (also known as No-Shave November)
Remember, there is no school on Tuesday for Election Day. Lastly, Make-up Day for school pictures is Thursday morning and Ouzo's Spirit Night is Thursday evening.
Your continued support of the students and staff of Dutchman Creek is invaluable! Continue to 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
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!
WE did it!
WE did it!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the National Schools to Watch Redesignation visit a HUGE success! The evaluators spoke VERY highly of the authenticity of the day, which was evidenced by the observations and rich conversations held throughout the day with the students, school personnel, parents and community members, and the district office staff. Matching that with our structures and operating procedures, we set the bar as it relates to the remaining visits to other schools across our state that are also under evaluation! GREAT JOB, GATORS!!!!
Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Week!
We enjoyed a festive spirit week that promoted a drug-free school and society for Red Ribbon Week!
Congratulations, Mrs. Funderburk
Congratulations, Mrs. Funderburk
Mrs. Christy Funderburk, 7th grade science teacher and school Lighthouse Co-cordinator won this month's "Trusted Professionalism" Rock for Rock Hill Schools! Principal Moton praised Mrs. Funderburk's hard work and dedication to the staff and students' growth in the Leader in Me framework!
Nobody does Halloween like The Creek!
Nobody does Halloween like The Creek!
8th Grade Students @ the Applied Technology Center
8th Grade Students @ the Applied Technology Center
Literacy Night dress down day!
Literacy Night dress down day!
Literacy Night dress down day
Literacy Night dress down day
On Monday, November 4, students who completed the literacy night bingo cards during our October Literacy Night will have a full dress down day. Teachers have a list of the names of students who are able to dress down.
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
We thank you for your continued support. Click the Partner with Us hyperlink above to connect and provide feedback. We would love to have you join PTSA or School Improvement!
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.
Our students are working hard to incorporate the habits on a daily basis. This week students are focused on putting the most important things first, making a plan, and following through!
Learning Standards: Learners will be able to describe the value of keeping commitments and develop personal strategies to stay true in the moment of choice. Learners will be able to develop a weekly plan to help accomplish their Big Rocks in alignment with their mission, roles, and goals. Learners will be able to develop a weekly plan to help accomplish their Big Rocks in alignment with their mission, roles, and goals.
DD5BFBFC-0209-4DE9-802F-F08914B601D5.MP4On our way to being Great Gators
On our way to being Great Gators
Kind
Here
In Control
Respectful
Prepared
Quality Feedback
Quality Feedback
When teachers give quality feedback, students gain confidence and THRIVE!
Sharpening our saws!
Sharpening our saws!
Teachers are constantly learning too!
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, the faculty and staff understand the importance of supporting our students and 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!
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StuCo Spirit Night
DCMS Beta Club
DCMS Beta Club
Shout out to DCMS Beta Club and the entire DCMS student body!! During SOCKTOBER, we donated over 1000 pairs of socks, hats/gloves to the Salvation Army in time for the winter months!! Way to go GATORS!!!
COMING SOON!
THE DEAN'S LIST
THE DEAN'S LIST
Student Leadership at its best!
Student Leadership at its best!
National Mix It Up at Lunch Day was a huge success! Thank you to the Gator Student Lighthouse Team for hosting and Leading Ladies @ the Creek for supporting the mission. Students had the opportunity to meet new people, dance, and enjoy pizza and peach cobbler. Donations from SHANE'S RIB SHACK, PAPA JOHN'S, LEDO's, and our dynamic PTSA allowed us to provide lunch to the students. Pictures from the event are below.
Gooooo Gators!
Paint the Rock!
Paint the Rock!
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!
Media Center
Media Center
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
7th Grade Students Only
On November 14th, the district will host its first annual Middle School District Career Fair at Sullivan Middle School. Students will be able to explore the 16 career clusters and learn more about possible career paths. 7th grade students from each middle school will be buses over to the Career Fair during their designated time. DCMS 7th grade students will leave at 9am and will return around 10:40am. Permission slips were sent home October 3rd during classroom guidance. All students must return signed permission slips to their science teacher by October 31st in order to attend.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Smith- TiffanyS@rhmail.org
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
Tues, Nov 5: Election Day (no school)
Thurs, Nov 7: Make-up Picture Day
Thurs, Nov 7: Spirit Night at Ouzos
Mon, Nov 11: Patriotism Week begins
Mon, Nov 11: Cheer Tryouts Clinic
Tues, Nov 12: Kona Ice on sale during lunches
Tues, Nov 12: Cheer Tryouts Clinic
Tues, Nov 12: SIC Meeting (5:00 pm)
Wed, Nov 13: Cheer Tryouts
Thurs, Nov 14: 7th Grade District Career Fair
Thurs, Nov 14: Cheer Parent Meeting
Fri, Nov 22: Drama performance (7:00 pm)
Sat, Nov 23: Drama performance (7:00 pm)
Tues, Nov 26: Last day before Thanksgiving Break
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Gator Vision: Behind the Lens!
Images from Week 12
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