We've been reading lots of great books to inspire us and help us understand the workings of our own postal system, including the true story of a little girl who was mailed to her grandmother's home because her parents couldn't afford a train ticket!
We visited the Elkins Park Post Office for a tour and the students had the opportunity to hand cancel their very own mail. We also visited our own 'post office' in Tyson House where Kathleen guided the students to stamp their very special valentines through the stamping machine!! It was quite amazing!
We have been practicing our letter writing skills by making special valentine notes with our fourth grade partners for The Breathing Room Foundation and for our families and special friends. And of course, we designed our hero stamps!! We've also created some fantastic mailboxes, one is in the LS front lobby and another outside the library. Plus, you will love our very informative posters to help you learn all you need to know to send your letters!
So, please get busy writing your cards and letters. You can purchase stamps for 10¢ each in first grade! We can't wait to see you!!
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