It is often the smallest things that make the biggest impact!
Dear parents, students, and school community:
We certainly had another eventful and successful week at The Creek! The students and staff continue to work hard each day, and the results are usually favorable. Even when we experience setbacks, our culture and climate is such that we LEARN from our errors and continue to grow. We ask for your continued patience and support as we grow stronger as a school community together!Â
We will have another short, but busy week. Monday is an eLearning Day. For students that are unable to complete their assignments online tomorrow, no worries...you will have several upcoming days to get your work completed. As far as the activities this week, be sure to check the calendar and make plans to support us in any way that you can! Let's have another #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!
Dutchman Creek's own Hannah Robinson was honored by the Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees along with other All-Region and All-State Orchestra students across the district!
Angelina Brown represented The Creek beautifully as a participant in the Rock Hill Schools Honors Choir!
Our 8th grade basketball teams made us very proud this season!
The boys finished the season with a 9-1 record and went 1-1 in the conference tournament...an impressive 10-2 season!
The 8th grade girls capped off their perfect season by defeating Oakridge for the conference tournament title! The girls went 10-0 in the regular season and 3-0 in the tournament for a perfect 13-0 record for the year!
Congratulations, Gators!
Our PTSA has been on a ROLL! From their amazing support of the Valentine's Dance to the heartfelt Treats for Teachers, we definitely feel the love from our PTSA and appreciate your support of the students and staff of The Creek!
National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day was Saturday, February 15!
Mrs. Rollings
Mrs. Rollings serves as one of our amazing and hardworking "Original Gators" and leader of one of our Leader in Me Lighthouse teams. Mrs. Rollings has lead our 8th grade ELA team with intention and a strong knowledge of content relative to the needs of our diverse learners and ELA department for many years. She has been instrumental in serving as a team lead, Department chair, mentor to support new teachers, as well as Winthrop students looking to gain early field experiences at the Creek! Outside of ELA, Mrs. Rollings has faithfully supported our literacy team and the planning and implementation of many of our Family Literacy Nights, and serves as Advisor for our winning Academic Challenge Team. Mrs. Rolling constantly displays a "can do" mindset, and is always willing to collaborate to support students and the culture at the Creek! Thanks for displaying Great Gator Ways!!!
Mr. Bey
Mr. Bey's passion for math is evident in and out of the classroom.  As a former high school teacher, he is a great asset to his colleagues in sharing his knowledge of expectations past middle school. He is always looking for ways to encourage his students to do their best and to have a positive growth mindset. He spends his time outside of school tutoring middle and high school students to help build foundational skills and achieve success with higher level math concepts. He spearheads one our Leader in Me Lighthouse teams and provides professional development sessions at various conferences to support teacher efficacy. We are grateful to have Mr. Bey as a part of Gator Nation supporting his students and colleagues to make a difference at the Creek!
Mrs. Krull-Wendover
Mrs. Krull-Wendover is a shining star at the Creek who continuously shows up for students. She is passionate about the arts and genuinely cares for all of her students. She can be seen throughout any given day working to engage students while making plans for Winter and Spring performances. Mrs. KW works hard to perfect her craft and serves as a mentor teacher for Winthrop students looking to gain experiences through field internships! As if all that she does isn't enough, her bright smile is contagious among all who she comes in contact with! We are thankful to have Mrs. KW at the Creek!Â
Mrs. McMichael
Mrs. McMichael represents one-half of our amazing Media Center duo. She represents the Creek as lead Media Center Specialist and is passionate about literacy and getting the right books into the hands of all students. This passion finds her willing to support all content areas while collaborating with teachers and students. In her "spare" time she puts on amazing Scholastic Book Fairs, leads The Battle of the Books and supports National History Day at the Creek. We are thankful for Mrs. McMichael as a daily reminder of what it means to be a Great Gator through her ways!
Mrs. Notarangelo
Mrs. Notarangelo is our attendance clerk and so much more at the Creek! Throughout her time here she has worked hard to communicate with families and faculty about attendance policies while providing critical information often times with just a moment's notice. She serves as a valuable member of our MTSS team and seeks to positively add to our school climate and culture by recognizing staff and providing opportunities for fellowship! Thank you, Mrs. Notarangelo for always placing Great Gator Ways on Display!!
Mr. Bobby
Mr. Bobby Walker is one of our quiet and humble custodians, content to work behind the scenes while showing up daily to ensure that our school is clean and ready for daily learning! Mr. Bobby is extremely helpful in supporting school-wide activities and is willing to provide or get anything that we need to setup at a moment's notice. He takes pride each night in ensuring that our floors are cleaned and can be seen supporting kids anytime there is a home game in the gym. We are thankful for Mr. Bobby and is constant display of Great Gator Ways!!
Mrs. Knowles
Mrs. Knowles has and continues to be a strong and invaluable presence at the Creek! We are thankful for her leadership and constant willingness to show up and support many of our schoolwide events and endeavors. She has served as Department chair, member of our school literacy team, school leadership team, and now serves as Team Leader and adivsor for our Academic Challenge Team. Mrs. Knowles "knows" best practice as evident by intentional instructional planning, display of data wall, conferencing with and interventions for students. As a valuable member of the Creek she is always transparent and provides feedback and insight that makes our school better. Thank you, Mrs. Knowles for exhibiting Great Gator Ways!!
As a National School to Watch, we demonstrate Academic Excellence!
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!!!
Parents, remember you can access parent portal to review students' attendance and grades. Access the portal here
For PowerSchool questions, email: askpowerschool@rhmail.org
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
Students will be focusing on empathy, building relationships, and effective communication.Â
Learning Standards: 6th-Learners will be able to describe the value of respectful communication and how they can demonstrate respect. 7th-Learners will be able to describe how to use courage and consideration to prevent or stop bullying 8th-Learners will be able to practice respectfully seeking to be understood.
Leading Ladies @the Creek and The Gator Student Lighthouse Team would like to thank everyone who helped support our first Valentine's Dance! Be sure to order a yearbook for more pictures of this awesome event.
Heartfelt appreciation again, to Jennifer and Chuck Feller for the beautiful balloon decor and to the PTSA for providing concessions. There is still time to join.
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In Control
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As a National School to Watch, we understand the importance of quality Organizational Structures and Processes!
8th Grade Individualized Graduation Plan Conferences with Team 8-3 students are this week. Parents, be sure to check your email for your Zoom link from Calendly. Â
8th Grade Parents:
8th Grade students will participate in Job Shadowing on Friday, March 21st. Job shadowing is a learning experience where you observe a professional at work.   ALL 8th grade students received their packets with the necessary information. Please turn in permissions slips by Friday, March 7th. Our goal is 100% participation. If you are having trouble securing a location, please reach out to Mrs. James, the 8th grade School Counselor.Â
Take a look at Team 8-2 IGP conferences from this past week!!Â
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!Â
Several Volleyball Gators competed for Carolina Ice in one of the biggest tournaments in the country this weekend in Washington, DC. Going 4-0 as of this photo shared by Coach Dowtin, they are representing Gator Nation well! Pictured are Coach Dowtin, Charlie Stevenson, Bella Tindal, and Zoi McClain (Ingrym Grissom also competes but had another obligation this weekend)!
Got questions about DCMS Athletics? Contact co-Athletic Directors Coach Tawander Armstrong! tarmstrong@rhmail.org or Coach Ron Tyson rtyson@rhmail.org!
Mon, Feb 17
eLearning Day for RHS
Tues, Feb 18
National History Day in the Multipurpose Room
Wed, Feb 19
Academic Challenge Team hosts Castle Heights and Rawlinson Road (4 pm)
Thurs, Feb 20
Orchestra Field Trip to Castle Heights
Academic Challenge Team hosts Fort Mill (4 pm)
Fri, Feb 21
DoSL Student Assemblies
Tues, Feb 25
Spring Picture Day
Department Meeting (3:30 pm)
Fri, Feb 28
Early Release Day for Students (11:45 am dismissal)
Mon, Mar 3
Academic Challenge Regional Meet
Tues, Mar 4
Rising 6th Grade Night
Wed, Mar 5
Beta Club Induction (6 pm)
Thurs, Mar 6
Swampland Band at Northwestern
Fri, Mar 7
Job Shadowing Permission Forms Due
Mon, Mar 10
Softball home vs Rawlinson Road (5 pm)
Tues, Mar 11
Kona Ice on sale during lunch (5 pm)
Wed, Mar 12
Softball at Sullivan (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 13
Jr Scholars Field Trip to Winthrop for select students
Wed, Mar 19
Softball home vs Castle Heights (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 20
Softball home vs Saluda Trail (5 pm)
Track home vs Saluda Trail & Castle Heights (5 pm)
Wed, Mar 19
Softball home vs Castle Heights (5 pm)
Fri, Mar 21
Rising 6th Grade Jump Up Day (Time TBA)
8th Grade Job Shadowing Day
Addams Family production (7:30 pm)
Sat, Mar 22
Addams Family production (7:30 pm)
Mon, Mar 24
Softball at Oakridge (5 pm)
Tues, Mar 25
Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day
Tues, Mar 25
Department Meeting (3:30 pm)
Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day
Track at Sullivan vs Sullivan and Clover (5 pm)
Wed, Mar 26
Be Pro, Be Proud Truck for 8th Grade
Softball home vs York (5 pm)
Thurs, Mar 27
Band CPA at Fort Mill High School
Track at Sullivan (5 pm)
Fri, Mar 28
Orchestra Trip to Carowinds
Sat, Mar 29
StuCo Craft/Vendor Fair (8 am)
Mon, Mar 31
Softball at Clover (5 pm)
Images from Week 25