Week of February 2, 2015
We have added several spring events such as OCCT testing, awards ceremonies, and the 8th Grade Bridging Ceremony to our calendar:
Click Here to View Our DCMS Calendar of Events
DCMS Shout-Outs:
~~THANK YOU to our PTO Adopt-a-Teacher crew for the yummy soup luncheon on Thursday! Thank you for our new engraved DC coasters as well. We truly appreciate it!
~~Congratulations to our Antler All-Stars of the week!
Kevin Heidari
Dylan Diaz
Aric Roberson
Tory James
Kieran Soweby
Clayton Knapp
Isabel Brazil
Cameron Adams
Michelle Spears
Pre-Enrollment and Parent/Teacher Conference Nights:
Monday, Feb 9th:
7th Grade Pre-Enrollment (For Incoming 7th Graders, Class of 2021) 3:00—6:00pm DCMS Media Center
8th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00—6:00pm
Tuesday, Feb 10th:
8th Grade Pre-Enrollment (For Incoming 8th Graders, Class of 2020) 3:00—6:00pm DCMS Media Center
7th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00—6:00pm
Our current DCMS 8th graders will receive Freshmen enrollment packets on Tuesday of this week, and our current DCMS 7th graders will receive enrollment packets on Wednesday of this week. Please look for those to come home, and please complete your packets by Monday, Feb 9th! (Freshmen enrollment will take place on Feb 9th and 10that DCHS in the Freshman Academy Cafeteria from 3:30—6:30pm. More info to come from DCHS.)
DCMS Valentine’s Dance:
Mark your calendars for the DCMS Valentine’s Dance on Friday, Feb 13th from 6:00—8:00pm! See attached flyer and order form. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this for us! Our PTO needs donations of bottled water for the dance. These can be dropped off in our DCMS office. Thank you!
Library News:
Congratulations to our January Readers of the Month:
7th grade - Duncan Chaney and Hazi Garcia
8th grade - Juliette Goff and Emmery Smith
Congratulations to our January BoxTops winners - Keyon Lamey and Brionna Nelson!
Testing Monitors Needed!
We need testing monitors for spring OCCTs. Our first test is the 8th grade writing test on Feb 24th. Volunteers please contact counselor, Andrea Carpenter, at andreacarpenter@dcsok.org
8th Grade Art Students:
Eighth grade art students are going to the OKC Museum of Art on Wed., Feb. 11th. They will need lunch in a LABELED paper sack along with a labeled water bottle.
Mrs. Fletcher will post more information on her Web site next week.
Yearbook News:
Purchase your copy of the DCMS Yearbook while the price is only $40! After Feb 16th, a late order fee will be applied to the cost. If you have any questions, please email the Yearbook Adviser, melodyjohnston@dcsok.org
Ways to Purchase:
· Online at www.jostensyearbooks.com
· Phone at 1-866-282-1517
· Return the mail-out received from Jostens with their order form and return envelope.
Polar Plunge!
Please donate to the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics! Click link below to donate:
https://coolschools.mysook.org/DEERCREEKSCHOOLDISTRICT
DCMS Golf News:
Golf sign-up sheet for boys and girls are in the office. There will be an informational parent meeting Feb 10th in the cafeteria at 6pm.
Antler Pride News:
Our website is up and running! Check it out for a fast and easy way to get your Deer Creek apparel!! Antler Pride will be selling Monday, February 2nd from 4-8 during the Varsity Basketball games.
Royal blue V-Neck Paisley "Creek" shirt 25% off and everything else 10% off!! Come see us!
http://antlerpride.org
2019 PSG Donations Needed!
8th Grade Families: Please see attached donation form.
DCMS Baseball News:
Baseball practice will begin February 17th. The parent meeting will be February 17th at 6:00 pm in the middle school cafeteria. Our annual hit-a-thon and field workday will be February 21st from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
It’s Time for the Creek Classic!
Registration is open for the 19th Annual Creek Classic, held on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Please visit the website for more information and register today at www.deercreekclassic.com.
If you know a business that loves to sponsor races, please let us know! Attached is an updated sponsor packet.
Instagram - @deercreekclassic
Twitter - @dccreekclassic
Facebook – Creek Classic
Website - http://deercreekclassic.com/
Global Education News:
Are you interested in earning high school credit during an educational tour of England and Ireland? The Deer Creek Global Education Program is currently enrolling students on our June 2016 tour, and all students who sign up before Feb. 28th will receive a $100 discount. Space is limited. Contact jenniferingram@dcsok.org or lauracrawford@dcsok.org for more details.
DCMS WWF Dodgeball Tourney:
See attached flyer! Forms for signing up a team are available in the DCMS Office. This event takes place on Friday, Feb 20th at Alumni Hall.
Antler Auction:
The Annual Antler Auction takes place during the DCHS Varsity Basketball games next Friday, Feb 6th! Lots of great items to purchase through the silent auction, and a Russell Westbrook autographed basketball and Serge Ibaka autographed jersey will be in the live auction!
DCMS Administrative Team:
Kristy VanDorn: Principal kristyvandorn@dcsok.org
Stephen Buck: Assistant Principal, Dean of Students stephenbuck@dcsok.org
Conrad Prugh: Assistant Principal conradprugh@dcsok.org
Trey Keoppel: Athletic Director, Assistant Principal treykeoppel@dcsok.org
DCMS Counselors
Sharyl Thompson: 7th Grade Counselor sharylthompson@dcsok.org
Andrea Carpenter: 8th Grade Counselor andreacarpenter@dcsok.org Andrea Carpenter: 8th Grade Counselor andreacarpenter@dcsok.org
PTO VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
Friday February 13, 2015
6:00-8:00 PM IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
$20.00 DANCE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
ENTRY INTO THE DANCE
Shirt
One Slice of Pizza
One Drink
Student’s Name_________________________________
Grade____and HomeRoom_____________________
Adult Size Only: AS/ AM/ AL/ AXL/ AXXL
Please Circle one
PLEASE MARK WHAT TYPE OF PIZZA YOU WOULD PREFER
Pepperoni Pizza _________________
Cheese Pizza ____________________
MAKE CHECKS payable to DCMS PTO or send EXACT CASH!
Forms and payment must be turned into DCMS office BY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3RD
NON PACKAGE PRICE
$5.00 DANCE ENTRY
$2.00 PER SLICE OF PIZZA
$1.00 FOR WATER extra shirts $10.00