Batesville, In. — Recently, St. Louis School held their third annual Polar Express Day.
The night before, teachers in grades K through 2 as well as several parent volunteers worked to transform the hallway entrance into the Polar Express.
Students and guests entered to a train tunnel complete with tracks, train windows looking out to Christmas scenery, Santa, the Nutcracker and the Polar Express train at the end of the “tunnel.”
Every student and parent, no matter the grade level, enjoyed walking down the hallway that day and it sparked excitement for all children.
Students were able to wear their PJ’s to school as part of the experience. Throughout the day, students took part in reading, math, and writing activities as part of their Polar Express celebration.
In addition, kindergarteners went out into the hallway and added their own personal touches to the hallway scenery with drawings of snowflakes, trains, Christmas trees and other holiday pictures. Visitors also came to the school to experience the magical hallway.
Before topping off the day by watching The Polar Express with cookies and hot chocolate, students were able to have their ticket punched by “the conductor” (Mr. Moeller). And the BEST part of the whole day was when Santa surprised our class with bells delivered straight from the North Pole.
