A Visit from the Conductor
Our third and fourth graders were able to meet the Polar Express Conductor through ZOOM! We learned that the train weighs 384,000 pounds and that the conductor checks many things before each train ride. He checks the wheels, fuel, and even oils squeaky things! We also learned that it takes about 30 magical minutes to get to the North Pole! The conductor showed us a video of a train ride to the North Pole with passengers wearing their PJs and dancing waiters bringing hot cocoa. He even used his hole punch to spell the word BELIEVE on a Polar Express ticket -- everyone had a great time!