LETTERS TO SANTA
SECTION veryone wants to let Santa Claus know what they’re wishing for this Christmas. Kenyon-Wanamingo kindergartners from Mrs. Haugen’s class, Mrs. Short’s classand Mrs. Swanson’s class were recently paired up with 4th graders to pen their “Letters to Santa.”
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Letters To Santa
MRS. SWANSON’S CLASS
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ear Santa, My name is Macy Schaefer and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I am five years old. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I live in Wanamingo. One thing I really want is Crazy Sand. I have been nice because I help my friends and I help people go to the office. I will get mom and dad a nice soft blanket. My teacher wants an elf. My family is going to be home for Christmas. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. How have you and Mrs. Claus been? Love, Macy Schaefer Written by: Reganne Androli
ear Santa, My name is Cooper McGowan and I am a kindergartner at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I am five years old and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I live in the country. This year I have been nice. For Christmas I will give my mom and dad a deer. My gift to Mrs. Swanson is an elf to help in the classroom. At school I like doing the calendar. This year for Christmas I will be at my house. My favorite Christmas song is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Santa, I will leave out a glass of milk for you. Love, Cooper McGowan ear Santa, Written by: Zack Hi, my name is Kettwig, Anthony Martinez, Andrew Landon Johnson and I go to kindergarten at Ramirez Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I ear Santa, live in Wanamingo. would like a My name is I Oliver Bauer and I Transformer for am in kindergarten at Christmas. Do not Kenyon-Wanamingo worry I have been nice Elementary School. I because I have been am in Mrs. Swanson’s a good line leader. I class and am five and will get my mom a new half years old. I live vacuum cleaner and I in Kenyon. I want will get my dad a new Skylanders Trap Team rifle. For my teacher, and Transformer Mrs. Swanson, I will Dinosaurs for get her a new school. Christmas. This year I am a good helper at to be nice I have helped school because I look at my daddy do chores. the book all the time. For Christmas I would I am going to my aunt get my mom a necklace and uncle’s house for and a bracelet for Christmas. My favorite Mrs. Swanson. I am a Christmas song is good helper at school “Rudolph the Red Nose You are because I am nice to my Reindeer”. friends. For Christmas very nice, Santa. I am going to grandma Your friend, and grandpa’s house. Landon Johnson My favorite Christmas Written by: Jayce song is “Jingle Bells”. Barron How are you doing, Santa? I will leave milk ear Santa, and cookies for you. My name is Luis Martinez. I am five Your Friend, Oliver Bauer years old and am Written by: Brady in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Bauer Elementary School. Mrs. Swanson is my teacher. I live in Kenyon. For Christmas I want a toy Jake. I have been good this
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year and do not goof off. My teacher wants flowers for Christmas. I like to be a good reader in school. I hope we go to grandma’s house for Christmas. My favorite song is “Jingle Bells”. I will leave out cookies for you, Santa. Love, Luis Martinez Written by: Wyatt Rauk
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ear Santa, My name is Avery Stark and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. Mrs. Swanson is my teacher and I am five years old. We moved and I live in Randolph. One thing I want for Christmas is Barbies. I have been nice this year by cleaning my room. I am going to get my mom and dad a ring. Mrs. Swanson wants an elf. At school I help pick-up. For Christmas we are going to open presents. My favorite Christmas song is “Hark the Herold Angels”. Merry Christmas, Santa. Love, Avery Stark Written by: Vanessa Schmidt
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ear Santa, My name is Zach Alexander and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I have been nice this year. One thing I want for Christmas is a bow and arrow. Lately, I have been helping my mom around the house. One thing my dad wants is hunting stuff. My mom would like a new necklace. I am going sledding for Christmas. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson and I want to get her a puppy. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. Santa, what is your favorite thing to do? I will leave cookies out for you. Your friend, Zack Alexander Written by: Mason Carlson
Hadley Wieme and Heaven Brewer compose Hadley’s letter to Santa.
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ear Santa, My name is Jashayjah Davis and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I am six years old and Mrs. Swanson is my teacher. I live in Kenyon. One thing I would like for Christmas is a doll. I have been nice this year by saying excuse me when someone is in my way. For Christmas I am going to get my mom a ring. I would like to give my teacher some flowers. I help in school and I help people. For Christmas I am staying home. My favorite holiday song is “Jingle Bells”. I will leave some cookies for you, Santa. Love, Jashayjah Davis Written by: Serenity Marquardt
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LETTERS TO SANTA
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ear Santa, My name is Kendal Johnson and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson and I am five years old. I live in the country by Kenyon. I want an Elsa Pillow for Christmas. I have been nice this year by being a good friend. I want to get my mom and dad something from school. I want to get my teacher a project. I help in school by putting away the toys. I will be at my house for Christmas. “Jingle Bells” is my favorite Christmas song. I will be putting out cookies for you, Santa. Love, Kendal Johnson Written by: Grace Getting
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ear Santa, My name is Taryn Bartel. I am six years old and in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I live in Wanamingo. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. For Christmas I would like clay. I have been nice this year by helping people. I am getting my mom a book. My teacher wants an elf. I help in school by putting away the books. I am staying home for Christmas. My favorite Christmas song is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. I will put cookies out for you, Santa. Love, Taryn Bartel Written by: Erin Christenson and Sophia Poquette
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Brayden Rasmussen, Natalie Lankford help Eli Hedeen with his letter to Santa. I am going to be at home for Christmas. At school I help pick-up something someone has dropped. My teacher wants a picture for Christmas. I want to get my mom and dad a Ranger for Christmas. I have shared toys to be nice. I want a police car for Christmas. I live in Wanamingo and Mrs. Swanson is my teacher. I am five years old. I am going to leave cookies out for you, Santa. Love, Daniel Sandberg Written by: Eivind Brogger
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ear Santa, My name is Abigail Siems and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I am five years old and in Mrs. Swanson’s class. I live in the country near Kenyon. This year for Christmas I want a real bow and arrow. I have been nice by putting
away my crayon box. For my mom I would like to get her coffee. You can bring my teacher a new bell. At school I am a good helper by cleaning-up. I am going to decorate my Christmas tree for Christmas. My favorite Christmas song is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. Your friend, Abigail Siems Written by Autumn Grant
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ear Santa, My name is Mackenzie Lankford and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. One thing I want for Christmas is a toy dog. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I am five years old and live in Kenyon. I have been nice this year by being a good friend. I will get my parents a candy cane for Christmas. I will get my teacher
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ear Santa, My name is Daniel Sandberg and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”.
some books. I am going to stay home for Christmas this year. In school I am a good helper by listening to my teacher. “Jingle Bells” is my favorite Christmas song. We are going to leave out cookies and milk for you, Santa. Love Mackenzie Lankford Written by: Julia Patterson
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ear Santa, My name is Ashley Harwood and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I am five years old and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I live in Kenyon and I would like a sewing kit for Christmas. I have been nice by helping my friends. I will get my mom a Christmas tree and my dad a new pair of socks. I will get my teacher a little Christmas tree for the classroom. I help clean-up at school. For Christmas I will stay home and have a fun party. I love to sing “Frosty the Snowman”. Santa, I will make you a picture. Love, Ashley Harwood Written by: Alyssa Traurig
ear Santa, My name is Daint Villiareal and I am five years old. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I live in Wanamingo. I want a Bumblebee toy car for Christmas. I have been a very good boy this year by helping to pick-up the toys and being nice to my parents. I think my teacher wants my respect for Christmas. I hope we are going to my grandpa’s house this year for Christmas. My favorite Christmas song is “Deck the Halls”. I will leave cookies out for you, Santa. Love, Daint Villiareal Written by: Maynor Guzman and Cameron Borup
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ear Santa, My name is Joscelyn Barron and I am in kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I live in Kenyon. For Christmas I want a baby toy. This year I have been nice by sharing my toys. This Christmas I would give my mom and dad an elf. I have been a good helper in school by cleaning up the books. I am going to stay home this Christmas and open presents.
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ear Santa, My name is Owen. I am 5 years old. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short. I live in the country in Minnesota. I want a toy semi, green or red. If you ask me, I’ve been pretty nice this year by helping my uncle clean up. If I could give my parents a present, it’d be a real co-op semi for my dad and a Barbie castle for my mom. If I could give my teacher a present, it would be a K-W sweatshirt. I help the teacher by reminding students to stop throwing snowballs. For Christmas I am going to my grandma’s house. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells Batman Smells”. My special message to Santa is “Can I have my Elf on the Shelf?” Sincerely, Owen McGowan Written by Flint Stevenson and Zach Vukelich
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ear Santa, My name is Samantha. I am 6 years old, and I live in Kenyon. I have been nice because I am giving people what they want. I want a teddy bear and my brother wants a toy truck for Christmas. My teacher is Mrs. Short. I want to get her lots of pretty flowers for Christmas. To be a good helper in school I try to do my best! My favorite Christmas song is “God Loves the World”. For Christmas I am going to stay home and open gifts. I would like to tell you that I love you! Love, Samantha Grose Written by Emma Paulson
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get my dog a bone. I would like to get my parents some winter stuff. I have been a good classmate this year by helping clean up. I am going to have a party at my house! My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. My note to Santa is that he is kind and nice! Warmly love, Anna Ostertag Written by Lydia Schaefer and Gracie Vierling
ear Santa, My name is Tate Olson. I’m 5 ½ years old. I live in the country. I want a toy pirate ship. My teacher is Mrs. Short. I have been nice this year by helping people. I will get my dad a hammer and my teacher a flower for Christmas. I’ve been good by helping people with their homework. This Christmas, I’m going to my grandma’s. My favorite song is “Jingle Bells”. Thank you for everything. Love, ear Santa, Tate Olson My name is Griffin. Written by Austin I am 5 years old and I Sydney Ehrich and Nevaeh Greseth compose Syndey’s letter to Santa. Gerholdt and Gage live in Wanamingo. For Thompson Christmas I want a toy four-wheeler. I’ve been home for Christmas. really nice! I helped My favorite Christmas my mom with work. ear Santa, song is “Rudolph”. You My name is Aidan. For Christmas, I will are a very nice guy. I am 5 years old. My get my mom and dad a Love, teacher’s name is diamond. My teacher Peytyn Feyereisn Mrs. Short. I live wants a new car. I’m Written by Grace in Wanamingo. For going to play in the Peters Christmas I want cars snow for Christmas. and race tracks. I have My favorite Christmas been good this year. I song is “Frosty the was helping my teacher Snowman”. I would and sitting nice. I will name my pet elf “Elfie”. get my mom a pretty Love, picture. I will get my Griffin Bakken teacher a Christmas Written by Skylar Everyone here is picture. I am a good Stevens filled with good helper by keeping kids cheer safe. I am having a ear Santa, party at Christmas. My As we give you our My name is favorite song is “Jingle thanks for your Bells”. If you come, I’ll Arianna Higginbottom. business this year I’m 5 years old. I live a cooking set, please. make cookies for you! And we really in Kenyon, Minnesota. At Christmas time my Love, ear Santa, mean it when My teacher is Mrs. family might go to the Aidan Majerus My name is we all say Written by Sidney Short. I would like to movies or the Mall of Peytyn Feyereisn. I give her white board America. My favorite am 5 years old, and I Majerus That we hope that markers and flowers. song for Christmas is live in Wanamingo. My you have a My mom should “Oh Christmas Tree”. teacher is Mrs. Short. great holiday! ear Santa, get flowers too, and I believe you are very I have been nice. I My name is Anna my dad would like nice Santa, and I love help feed the dog. I Ostertag. My age is boxing gloves. I have Christmas! want a walking dog as many fingers as you been good this year From, for Christmas. I am have on one hand. I in school. I help my Arianna going to get a necklace Br live in Kenyon and it is friends move tables Higginbottom e for my teacher. My ea inn kfa st • Lunch • D a beautiful town. My and I’ve been nice to my Written by Ashley mom wants blue jewel 620 Second Street teacher is Mrs. Short brother and dog. For Rechtzigel earrings. I help pick Kenyon and she is awesome Christmas I would like up toys. I am staying 507-789-6400 and pretty. What I want to get my teacher for Christmas is some pencils. The two things I want for Christmas are a crib with babies and a letter person. I City Office and the Kenyon Public Library have been really nice will close at 3pm on December 24th. They will be closed on December 25th this year by helping & December 26th. out my classmates. We’re hoping that this holiday season makes My wish is to have a for your best Christmas memories ever! Thank you unicorn. What I would for making this year a like to get my brother most memorable one for us. for Christmas is some Legos. I also want to
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ear Santa, My name is Tristin. I am five years old and I live in Kenyon. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short. I want a Chevy truck for Christmas. I would get my mom a book about Santa Claus. I have been nice because I’ve been playing with my friends. To be a good helper in school, I help my friends know their states. For Christmas, I’m going to stay at my house and play in the snow with my brothers and my sisters. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells Rock”. Love, Tristin Brandon
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ear Santa, This letter is from Sophia M. I’m 5 ½ and don’t forget the half sign! My teacher is… Mrs. Short! I live in Kenyon, MN. I really want a doll house and a real puppy. This year I think I’ve been nice because I help my mommy cook. I want to get my mommy a diamond necklace. I don’t know what to get my daddy. I think I want to get my teacher a necklace made of squares. I’m good in school because I help my friends. For Christmas I will probably stay at home. Out of all the Christmas songs my favorite is probably “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. I was wondering how many elves you have? If I had an elf I would name it Jennifer. Respectfully, Sophia Mork Written by Madison Olson
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ear Santa, My name is Jaxson Hedeen! I’m 6 years old, and I live in Wanamingo. My teacher is Mrs. Short. One thing I want for Christmas is a snowmobile. I’ve been nice this year because I helped my mom and dad. I want to give my dad a shed this year! I think my teacher wants a nice letter this year. I help my teacher. I am going to stay home and open presents. By, Jaxson Hedeen Written by Nick Cusey
Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. And one special message I have for you, Santa, is: Dear Santa, I like you. Sincerely, Nathan Glenn Written by Tate Miller
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ear Santa, My name is Ellis Grant and I am 6 years old. I live in Wanamingo. My teacher is Mrs. Short, and for Christmas I will get her more school supplies for the class. For Christmas, I want
Molly Bauer composes June Sundin’s letter to Santa Christmas. I will get my teacher a gift card. I am a good helper in school by passing out papers. I will have a big party for Christmas! My favorite song is “Jingle Bells”. My one question for you is, will Mrs. Santa Claus help you give out presents? Love, Samantha Grose ear Santa, My name is Written by Chloe Samantha. I am 5 years Baker old! My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short. I live in ear Santa, Kenyon. One thing I My name is Riley want for Christmas is a girl Barbie doll. I Bram. I am 5 years old. have been nice this My teacher’s name is year. I will help clean Mrs. Short. I live in the up with my family. I will get my mom and dad a color picture for For Christmas, I will get my mom a picture frame and I will get my dad a new tool box. Santa, I really want a monster truck toy! From, Ellis Grant Written by Sophia Culuris
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ear Santa, My name is Chloe Donkers. I am six years old. I live in Northfield. I want a stuffed kitty for Christmas! I have been nice this year by helping pass out papers in my classroom. I will get my mom a locket and my dad a tie. I would give my teacher, Mrs. Short, a chocolate bar and flowers. Santa, will you bring me an Elf on the Shelf? If I had an elf I would name her Dotty. Love, Chloe Donkers Merry Christmas! Written by Edyn Hudson
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ear Santa, My name is Nathan Glenn. I am 5 years old and I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota. One thing I want for Christmas is a Hot Wheels car. I have been good this year because I help my mom and dad put the dishes away. I want to get my dad a car and my mom a raincoat. I also want to get my teacher a diamond ring. If someone is hurt, I usually help them up. Something I am going to do for Christmas is go sledding. My favorite
a toy monster truck. I have been nice this year by cleaning my room. I’m nice in school by helping my friends with their sight words. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. My family and I are going to my grandpa’s up north for Christmas.
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Connor Young composes Jaydan Carroll’s letter to Santa Haugen, would like a new TV. I like to sing MRS. “Jingle Bells”. What HAUGEN’S CLASS is it like at the North Pole? Sincerely Yours, ear Santa, Jaydan Carroll My name is Written by Connor June Sundin and I am Young five years old. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. My teacher’s name is ear Santa, Mrs. Haugen. I think My name is Eli that she would like a Hedeen. I am five bracelet for Christmas. years old and in I would like a Minnie Kindergarten. My Mouse microphone. I teacher is Mrs. Haugen. have been very nice I live in Wanamingo, this year because I Minnesota. I would share with my sister. I really like a skateboard think that my parents for Christmas this would like books for year. I have been Christmas. I am going good this year. An to my grandma’s house example is that I to celebrate this year. listen to directions at I will leave you cookies school. My parents and the reindeer some would like a new bed, carrots this Christmas and my teacher would Eve. I think your like a bracelet and a reindeer are cool! How necklace. I am going to do you go from house to visit you at John Deere house so fast? this year. I will leave Love, June Sundin your reindeer oatmeal Written by Molly on Christmas Eve. Bauer Thank you, Santa. Your favorite kid, Eli Hedeen ear Santa, Written by Brayden My name is Eva Rasmussen and Jacobson. I am five Natalie Lankford years old and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Haugen. I live in the ear Santa, country by Kenyon, Hi my name is Minnesota. I would Gwendolyn Clouse. I really like a Barbie am six years old and house and a Barbie live in Nerstrand, camper this year. I Minnesota. My help people if they get Kindergarten teacher’s hurt at school. My name is Mrs. Haugen. I parents would like a jug of coffee and a gift card this year. My teacher would like flowers. My favorite song is “Jingle Bells” and I will leave you milk and cookies for a treat. I will give your reindeer carrots. I love you Santa, you are the best! Love Eva Jacobson Written by: Tessa Erlandson
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would like a pillow and new blankets for my bed. I have been very nice this year because I help my mommy. I think my parents would like a new pot for the kitchen. I think my teacher would like new Letter People. I will visit you this year. I will leave you a tall tree. Santa, would you like all the letter people and to be a gym teacher? How old are you Santa? Your Friend, Gwendolyn Clouse Written by Evie Scheffler and Lily Roosen
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ear Santa, My name is Abygail Rameriz and I am five years old. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. My teacher is Mrs. Haugen. I would really like a pool and a mermaid for
Christmas. I have been nice this year by helping other kids in my class. Mrs. Haugen would like new mittens for Christmas. I am going to stay home for Christmas. I will leave you cookies this year. My favorite song is “Jingle Bells”. Your Friend, Abygail Rameriz Written by Grace Swanson.
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ear Santa, My name is Mar’reah Gillard and I am five years old. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Haugen. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I want a new Barbie for Christmas. I have been nice at school this year by helping my friends with their work. My parents would like a Barbie doll too. My teacher would like a pretty shirt. I will be
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ear Santa, My name is Jaydan Carroll. I am six years old and live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I would like a remote control car, Legos, and a monster truck for Christmas this year. My parents would like football jerseys. I think that my teacher, Mrs.
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ear Santa, My name is Gabriel Rameriz and I am five years old. I am in Mrs. Haugen’s Kindergarten class at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I would like a Transformer toy and a tablet for Christmas. I can’t decide whether I am naughty or nice this year. I will give my parents tablets for Christmas. My teacher wants books
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for Christmas. I will be at home for Christmas. I will leave cookies for you and your reindeer. I can’t decide what my favorite Christmas song is. I want lots of presents. Sincerely, Gabriel Rameriz Written by Louie Breimhurst
home for Christmas this year. I will make you cookies this year, and the reindeer other food. My favorite song is the “Santa Song”. Santa, I play good on the playground. Do you have a story? From, Mar’reah Gillard With the help of Josi Quam
Have a Very Merry Christmas this Year! Chris Mallery Realtor
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May peace and glad tidings visit your home this holiday season.
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Customers are folks we need to make our dreams come true — For inspiration and support we need some good friends, too And when we need a helping hand our neighbors all come through What we’re really trying to say is, “thanks to all of you!”
Happy Holidays Happy Holidays During this holiday season and every day of During this season and every day of the year, weholiday wish you all the best. the year, we wish you all the best.
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ear Santa, My name is Gunner Carlstrom and I am five years old. I am in Kindergarten and my teacher is Mrs. Haugen. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota. What I want for Christmas is new racetrack, racecar, Octonaut stuff, a video game, a TV, a Playstation, and a DVD. I have been very nice this year because I help my friends get up if they fall down. This year I will get my parents a stuffed animal and Mrs. Haugen a neck warmer. I am going to my grandma’s house for Christmas this year. I will leave you cookies and milk and carrots for your reindeer. My favorite Christmas song is “Jingle Bells”. I have no special messages for you. From the Best Kid Ever, Gunner Carlstrom Written by Alexis Sturgis
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ear Santa, Hi, my name is McKenzie Cordes and I am five years old. I go to Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools. My teacher is Mrs. Haugen. She would like a cat or a necklace for Christmas. What I want is a dog and new blankets. I have been nice this
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year because I hold doors for people. I will get my mom a puppy and my dad a new car. I will give my teacher a necklace. I will leave carrots for your reindeer and cookies and milk for you. My favorite Christmas song is “Up on the Housetop”. Santa, how long is your beard, how many reindeer do you have, and what does your house look like? Your Friend, McKenzie Cordes Written by Grace Nystuen
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ear Santa, My name is Luke Cordes and I am six years old. I live in Monkey Valley Hollow, Minnesota. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Haugen. I want a sled and some Skylanders Trap Team traps. I’ve been nice this year because I have been helping my dad. I will get my dad a new Lego set and my mom a new blanket. I will get my teacher a new necklace and bracelet. I am going to stay home for Christmas this year. I will leave cookies, milk, and carrots for you and your reindeer. Where do all of your elves sleep? Your Friend, Luke Cordes Written by Jon Voegele
Left to right: Lily Roosen, Gwendolyn Clouse and Evie Scheffler. Lily & Evie help write Gwendolyn’s letter to Santa.
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ear Santa, Hi, my name is Seth Aldorfer and I am five years old. My Kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Haugen. I would like a pirate ship with a skeleton flag for Christmas. I have been nice at school by helping pick up toys. My mom would like a new TV and my dad would like a Mustang. My teacher wants a shiny diamond necklace for Christmas. We will decorate our tree soon. I will leave you elf cookies and milk. I will give your reindeer carrots. I would like to know if you would name one of your reindeer Blaze? Your Dear Friend, Seth Aldorfer Written by Blake Clemons
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ear Santa, My name is DeTajha Nelson. I am six years old and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Haugen. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota and I have been very good this year and I like to give my friends candy. I would really like a dog for Christmas this year. I would like to get my parents an Ipad and a phone this year. I think that my teacher would like a phone too. I will be at my house for Christmas this year with my family. I will leave you pie for a snack. I wonder how many reindeer you have? From Your Friend, De’Tajha Nelson Written by Peyton Cole
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ear Santa, My name is Sydney Ehrich and I am five years old. My Kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Haugen. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota with my family. I have been very good this year because I help my dad clean up. I would like a puppy, a sled, a scooter and a fuzzy blanket for Christmas this year. I would like
At this festive time of year, we’d like to extend our warmest wishes to all our friends for the very merriest season ever. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you this year. Thanks!
We know it makes us smile when we think about all the great people we’ve had the privilege to serve this year, and we wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.
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to give my parents bikes and my teacher a charger for her phone and a camera. I’m going to a restaurant for Christmas this year. I am also doing a play at church. I will leave you chocolate cookies for a snack. Love, Sydney Ehrich With the help of Nevaeh Greseth
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ear Santa, I am Hadley Wieme and I am five years old. I am in Kindergarten at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary. I live in Zumbrota, Minnesota and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Haugen. She would like a picture of her grandchildren for a gift. I would like a new doll and a pretty Christmas ornament this year. I have been good this year by playing nicely with other people. My parents would like earrings and a card. I will leave you and the reindeer cookies and carrots this year. Say hi to the elves for me. I can’t wait until Christmas! Love, Hadley Wieme Written by Heaven Brewer
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ear Santa, My name is Tristan Nelson and I am five years old. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. My teacher is Mrs. Haugen. I would like a new video game this year. I can’t remember the name of the game though. I have been very good this year, an example is playing
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nicely with my puppy. I will give my parents a note that says, “I love you!” My teacher would like me to be very quiet and not move cards. I will go on the roof on Christmas and look for birds. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer apples and grapes. Your Friend, Tristan Nelson Written by Alex Lee and Joel Helland
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ear Santa, My name is Beck Swanson and I am five years old. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota and I would like a phone for Christmas this year. I have been very good this year by playing with my sister so she doesn’t feel left out. My parents would like a dog this year. I will give my teacher a cat because she loves cats! I will be going to my grandma’s house on Christmas. I was wondering, how many reindeer do you have? From your best friend, Beck Swanson Written by Bradley Heckman
The Kenyon-Wanamingo Chemical Health Initiative Wishes You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season! As you look forward to spending special, quality time with your family and friends, keep in mind these tips for keeping your loved ones safe:
holic foods, drinks, and activities.
Wishing you a Merry Wishing you Christmas … a Merry Christmas …
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May your holiday deliver an abundance of joy and good cheer. I thank you for choosing me and hope to see you again soon.
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Keep a close eye on children that attend the gathering, ensure that they do not have access to alcoholic beverages
To lower the risk of alcohol poisoning, be sure to throw out partly empty alcoholic drinks. Children love to imitate adults, and if they have access to leftover drinks, they may taste the contents.
Have a plan in place about what you and your family will do if you are at a party where there are people who have had too much to drink.
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At your holiday gatherings, offer plenty of nonalco-
Model responsible behavior by making sure that guests who have been drinking do not drive.
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No matter where you spend the holiday season, know that our very best wishes are with you.
May you enjoy a most harmonious holiday season.
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