Even though we had wrapped up our goods and services unit, we were excited to make time to learn about one more career - as an engineer for Union Pacific Railroad! Mr. Halsted spent some time with us teaching us about how the railroad works and the types of things that are hauled in all of those LONG trains that keep us waiting at crossings. He also spent time teaching us how to be SAFE around trains. Did you know that if a train started stopping here at Hickory Hill, it wouldn't be all the way stopped until it reached the YMCA (approximately)? That is a pretty amazing visual when you think about it!! The students were extremely excited to receive a coloring book and train whistle from Mr. Halsted as well. This teacher, in all her brilliance, didn't hand the whistles out until the END of the day, leaving all the wonderful sounds for you to enjoy at home. Remember, be upset with Mr. Halsted - not me. I just handed them out!!
And on one last night - Happy 150th Birthday Union Pacific Railroad!!!
Love,
Mrs. Heath
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