2. WELCOME RIVER CITY SCHOLARS’ COLLEGE- BOUND STUDENTS! October 16, 2012

3. AGENDA Pledge Patriotic Song Student Creed Good News Moral Focus Presentation Announcements Launch

4. PLEDGE I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

5. PATRIOTIC SONG Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched we’re so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

6. STUDENT CREED I am a River City Scholars student! I am responsible, respectful, and reflective. I strive to achieve academic excellence. I celebrate the diversity of my school community. I exemplify high moral character. I work diligently to prepare for the future. I know my success in school and life is dependent on my own effort. I am, I strive, I celebrate, I exemplify, I work, I know, I can!

7. AFFIRMATIONS & GOOD NEWS

8. What we do in 4 th Grade Math: “Pirate Math!” What is a crew? “Hey, Crew?” How do pirates treat each other to show respect?

9. A little bit about Mrs. Wiseman-Parkin 4 th Grade Teacher Captain Weird Facts: I storm chase and I can say all 50 States in less than 20 seconds!)

11. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

12. LAUNCH How much will I grow this year? 150% What is my goal? Proficiency At River City: I am a College-Bound Scholar!