The World Around Us....and Beyond!

Hello 4th grade travelers! I have been very busy preparing for my first day at a new school. I have heard many rumors of the great traditions at Chets and I know I am in store for quite a big celebration on the first day. With all the excitement and buzzing going on in the hallways and classrooms this week, it is hard to think about anything else going on in the world outside of Chets Creek Elementary. Often times, It is easy to become so involved in your own little world, that you lose sight of the big picture. Over the last couple of weeks, many of the other teachers and I have made a habit of not leaving school until the sun has gone down for the day. We have been spending so much time in our own "little world". Today I turned on the news for the first time in several days and saw that I had missed so much! It made me realize how important it is that our students this year understand what life is like outside of their classroom and neighborhoods. There are so many things going on in our city, state, country, and all over the world. Knowing about things going on in the great big world makes you a more successful and productive member of society. (..and also gives you more to think, talk, and write about!) This really gets me excited that I will be teaching my students how to become more globally aware as we take a virtual trip around the world this year. We are about to set forth on a journey that will take us beyond the walls of our classroom. Get your bag packed....for a year of amazing adventures. Watch the video below to see some of the exciting places we may be "traveling" over the next 180 days!


-Ms.Launey