Dear Santa 14 by The Progress-Index

Dear Santa Tri-City Children Share Their Christmas List With Old St. Nick

A Special Supplement To The Progress-Index | December 2014

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Letters to Santa Dear Santa Claus, I want an American girl doll for Christmas. Her name is Kaya. I want a gift card to Great Wolf Lodge. I also want surprises and please get some toys for my dog Scout. I would like 2 gift cards to the American girl store. Can you send sparkles back soon. I miss her. I would like some jeans, too. Have a Merry Christmas! Maddie, Age 8 Patrick Copeland Elementary School Hi Santa, My name is David "Cinco" Clowney and I live in Hopewell, Virginia. I have been a really good boy this year so I should be on your 'nice list'. I really would like a ninja turtle house, some puzzles, and an incredible hulk jacket for Christmas. My little sister can't talk yet and I don't know if she's on the nice list because she's bad, but can you bring her something anyway? Maybe a ﬂower? And could you bring my mommy a ﬂower too for helping me write you this letter? Thank you, & I will leave you milk & cookies! But can you not eat all of the cookies because me & my sister like cookies too, we can all share! Thank you so much Santa! David Clowney, Age 4

that is pink and yellow. Love, Mercedes Spady Assisted by Kensley Vohun

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a Barbie Dream house with a set of dolls one of the dolls I want blonde hair and also want them to come with skirts. I need some new gloves that are hot pink. Love, Jayla Hintzin Assisted by Myah Royster

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a NERF shot gun. I need some new yellow boots and jacket. Love, Kyllian Linch Assisted by Byron Brown

Anthony Williams Grade: 2nd School: Dinwiddie Elementary Teacher: Ms. Shoemaker

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Bettye Ackerman Please bring me a bike, a picture and Please bring me a Barbie house and a Cobb Child Development Center a stocking. Barbie doll. (Bright Horizon) Love, Love, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway Jayden Thornton Taliyah Williams Bld 100 Dear Santa, This is what I want for Christmas. For Christmas, I want a mini motorcycle. It will be gas. I want a new pair of shoes and clothes. I won’t forget to give you cookies with some milk. I do not know what my brother or sister want. I think my sister wants a baby doll and my two brothers want a new xbox game. That’s all they play. Thank you! Kiyon, Age 8 Patrick Copeland Elementary School Dear Santa This is my second Christmas, so mommy is helping me write my letter for you wouldn't understand my writing. I have been a good boy this year. I would like the Let’s Imagine Elmo and a Cars chair and a nabi, so I won’t try to play with mommy’s tablet. I promise to leave cookies and milk out for you and snacks for the reindeer. Love, Joseph, Age 17 months Dear Santa, I know you have a lot of stuff on your hands, but let me ask you a question. Can you get me an Iphone, Ipod, peace and goodwill, a watch, bike, American Doll set, Ipod case, and clothes. The one thing I really want is to be nice to my sisters and for them to be nice and understand me when I am talking. Thank you for your businessSanta. P.S. How are the elves, reindeer, and Mrs. Clause? Tell them hello. Aziah, Age 8 Patrick Copeland Elementary School Dear Santa, Today, 12⁄5, is my 1st birthday. I am very excited! I am learning how to listen to my mommy and daddy. Thank you for the early present you sent to me. I will have fun riding it in the spring. I would like a few toys for Christmas especially musical toys and a doll baby. Please bring mommy and daddy some presents too. Love, Morgan G., Age 1 Dear Santa, I am so excited about Christmas. It can't get here fast enough, my mom keeps telling me not to rush my life away. I hope you, the reindeer, and the elves are ready for the big night. This year I would really like an American Girl Doll, some new games for my DS2, a pair of Olaf earrings, and anything else you think I might like. Tell Mrs. Claus it was nice to talk to her. I have tried to do a better about my chores since she called. I will leave you a surprise for Christmas Eve. Love, Rosa Pemberton, Age 9

Sutherland Elementary, DinwiddieKim Kane’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, Please bring me a blanket, a stuffed animal and some paper. Love, Addisyn Alberico

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a toy butterfly really badly to play with. I need a bag of chocolate donuts because they are delicious. Love, Alice Fulkman With help from Brett Ostermann

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I wasn’t a teddy bear to sleep with. I need some slippers for my feet with Minnie Mouse on them! Love, Lauren McKeel Assisted by Nazjhai Cozart

Dear Santa, Please bring me a bouncing ball and a Dear Santa, stuffed animal. I have been good this year. I want Love, a doll because I haven’t had this one Calli Hudson before. I need a dress and I would like for it to be white. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Love, Please bring me superhero toys and Please bring me a train. Kaleeh Butierrez cars. Love, Assisted by Dashaun Briggs Love, BobbyLee McGee Alex Cornell Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want an Please bring me some new Frozen Harrison Elementary School, Easy Bake Oven to bake stuff in. I need pajamas. new shoes so I can wear them to school. Prince George Love, Love, Mrs. Jenkins’ 5th grade class Isabella Thomas Emma Terry helps Mrs. Glazier’s Kindergarten Assisted by Dream Frase and class Dear Santa, Brooke Johnson Please bring me a puppy purse and a Dear Santa, Barbie. I have been good this year. I want Dear Santa, Love, I have been good this year. I want a a bike so I can ride it. I like purple . I Alexis Foster football for Christmas please. I need need a coat so I can wear it. I like purple, some new pajamas too. yellow, and red. Dear Santa, Love, Love, Please bring me Hello Kitty light up Bryson Floyd Journey Poyell Assisted by: Crista Assisted by Chase Hamilton shoes and a toy lion. Oglrtree Love, Dear Santa, Asia Campbell Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a I have been good this year. I want a Dear Santa, toy car and Elsa doll. I need some socks Mario cart race set so I can play with it. Please bring me a Batman toy and a I would like it red. I need really fuzzy and a new coat. teddy bear. Love, socks. I also would like it red. Love, S. Delay Love, Randy Biviano Assisted by Alliyah Powell Jacob Shuster Assisted by: Jazlyn Lopez Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Please bring me some toy jewelry and Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a bike to ride to Texas. I need a blanket to Barbie doll. I have been good this year. I want keep me warm. Love, super smash flash brothers for playing. Love, Amberlee Carden I need a family to love me. Dominic B. Love, Assisted by Marvin Mackey Dear Santa, Esteban Chacon Please bring me a Lego airplane, a Assisted by: Desmond Crispin Lego monster truck and a Lego race car. Dear Santa, Love, I have been good this year. I want a Dear Santa, Sebastian Moreta Lego BatMobile. I need a new blanket I have been good this year. to keep me warm. I want a teddy bear for sleeping. Love, Dear Santa, I need slippers for my feet with Minnie Bradley Please bring me a train and Legos. mouse on them. Assisted by Zachary Bass and Love, Love, Herman Jungbluth Fernando Pendleton Lauren Mckeel Assisted by: Nazjhai Cozart Dear Santa, Mrs. Brooks’ First Graders Please bring me a stuffed puppy dog, Dear Santa, Lakeview Elementary in Colonial Legos and Chuggington train sets. I have been good this year. I want a Heights Love, horse to ride. I need some red heart Matthew Flack Dear Santa, gloves to keep warm. I thank you for the toys from last year. Love, Dear Santa, I will put cookies and a mug of milk on Madeline Smith Please bring me Legos, a computer the table. I will love a Minecraft toy. Assisted by: Elizabeth Fluharty and a real puppy. Love, Love, Luke Wears Dear Santa, Mark Robinson I have been good this year. I want Legos to build stuff, Buzz Light Year Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Thank you for my roller skates. I will action figure and Spider Man to fight Please bring me a toy zebra and a big crime, I need fruit to eat, a blanket, give Rudolph a cookie. Cookies and milk airplane. for you. I would love Monster High dolls. shoes, and a toothbrush. Love, Thank you for your hard work every day Love, Timothy Church when it is Christmas. Kristian McDonald Love, Assisted by Brody Early Dear Santa, Hayden Miller Please bring me Legos and play-doh. Dear Santa, Love, I have been good this year. I want Dear Santa, Kolbe Martin Thank you for the nice gifts that you a skateboard because it’s cool. I need Michel Jordan shoes because I want to gave me. Are the elves working? I will Dear Santa, like a coloring book and a LaLa Lucy and be a basketball player. Please bring me a Hexbug, a basketa book. We will put cookies and milk on Love, ball and a basketball hoop. the kitchen table. Thank you. Jahkari Donovan Love, Love, Assisted by Andrew Cervantes Chase Massengill Nemiah Gray Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want Dear Santa, Thank you, Santa, for my Dora doll Sketchers that are purple and pink. I need a new blanket I can sleep with it baby. What kind of cookies is Mrs. Claus Dear Santa, Please bring me a Barbie doll and a warming chair. Love, Tralaisha Powell

making now? I would like a Barbie house under the tree and the new doll girl. I will leave you milk and some cookies under my tree and a gift. Love, Leah Hyman Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me the Doc McStuffins work house for me. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you give me the Warrior Twin Cat doll for Christmas. I hope that you do that for me. I love you, Santa. Love, Chloe Hubbard Dear Santa, Thank you for the gift. I want a Diamond Dazzle doll and it will have wings and an Ariel doll. Her top will be sparkly and I would like a beautiful Soﬁa the First doll. I would like a Rebecca doll too. I like Santa. Love, Eva Jones-Sumpter Dear Santa, Thank you for the hoodies you gave me. How are the deer doing? I want a speedboat for Christmas. I will have you some cookies. You are the best Santa I ever had. Love, Micah Camp Dear Santa, Thank you for my transformers and beam box game system. I want an X-box 360. I want a Skylanders trap team. I want a ﬁre smasher. I will leave food for the reindeer. I will leave Santa cookies. I love Christmas. Love, Loy (Trip) Rathbone Dear Santa, Thank you for the bike. Santa, I will give you a present. It is going to be a new sled. Can you give me a toy? Can it be a Power Ranger? Love, Jahmari Mason Dear Santa, Thank you for all of the games you gave me last year. I want to get Power Ranger toys and I want surprises. I want to get transformer toys. I would like the transformer beam box game system. We will give you cookies and a glass of milk. Love, Elijah Gray Dear Santa, Thank you for all of my nice gifts last

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year. Are the elves busy making toys for us? Is Mrs. Claus good? I would like lots of toys. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Thank you for all your hard work making toys, Santa. Love, Marini E. Fereday Dear Santa, Thank you for the board game. How do the elves keep their hats up? I want an X-box. I will leave you cookies. Love, Conor Spence Dear Santa, I thank you for my Spiderman bike. I will leave you ten cookies. I want a Lego Marvel set. Love, Ian Doughty Dear Santa, Thank you for the dirt bike. How is Mrs. Claus? I want a remote control car. We will give Santa sugar cookies. I will give a carrot to the reindeer. Love, Trevor Turner Dear Santa, Thank you for my remote control car. How are the elves doing? I am going to leave you a snack. I hope you have a nice Christmas. Love, Jeter Davis Dear Santa, Thank you for my bike. How is Rudolph doing? I would like a Power Ranger car. I will leave cookies and carrots. Love, Tre’Jhun Howard Dear Santa, Thank you for all my gifts from Santa. I would like a cat from Santa. I will leave cookies and milk under my Christmas tree. Love, Jedidiah Lockhart

and BB? I want you to come inside, eat your ice cream and cookies, and drink your milk. I will leave some food for the reindeer. Please don’t forget to take Eddie, our Elf on the Shelf, back home to the North Pole. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus. Love your friend, Jocelyn S. Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: a Barbie house and Barbie car. I think I deserve these presents because I have been very good. Love, Akeelah B. With help from Amy S. Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: an army gun and a dog. Please give me these toys. Love, Slade W. With help from Logan H. Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: a toy tank and a dump truck. I will also want a tank that shoots a dart and an army video game. I will give you cookies and milk and other things. From, Camden B. With help from Haven H. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I would like these two things for Christmas: a real necklace and a play laptop. I hope you can bring me toys. From, Madison J. With help from Marissa M.

Harrison Elementary Mrs. Mallory's Kindergarten class

Dear Santa, I have been nice this year. I would like these two things for Christmas: a piano and a bouquet of ﬂowers. Thank you for giving presents to all the boys and girls. Sincerely, Bailey S. With help from Aliuna S.

Dear Santa, My name is Jocelyn. I am 3 years old. I have been a good girl this year – most of the time. I will “try try try” to sit on your lap. I would like it if you could bring me a bike with training wheels, a Peppa Pig toy, clothes for my baby DD, a police car, an ambulance, a ﬁre truck, and PlayDoh. Can you please bring some surprises for Mama, Daddy, GaGa, Foxy,

Dear Santa, I would like these two things for Christmas: Cinderella and Rapunzel. I really adore Cinderella and Rapunzel, and I think you should let me meet them because I’ve helped my mom and dad this year. Joyfully yours, Ayari G. With help from Alyson H.

Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like these two things for Christmas: a ballerina doll and a cat. I think I should get them because I’ve been kind and helpful. Sincerely, Jocelyn G. With help from Angela H. & AJ M.

Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like these things for Christmas: an Elsa doll and a dog house. I’m going to leave you Oreo cookies when you come. From, Kera T. With help from Jada S.

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I would like these two things for Christmas: a toy unicorn and a toy kitty cat. I am thankful that you bring toys. From, Chloe B. With help from Jaden M.

Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: a dog and pizza. Please can you get me a dog and pizza? Sincerely, Kamren T. With the help of Jimi S.

Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: I want a Rescue Transformer Dino Bot and a Zoomer dinosaur. Please may I have these presents because I have been nice this year? Sincerely, Jonas D. With help from Jonathon G.

Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: a dinosaur and a bike. Thank you so much for my toys. I love you so much! Love, Jared P. With help from Katherine T.

Dear Santa, I have been both. I would like these two things for Christmas: an I-pod and a dirt bike. I want an iPod and a dirt bike because I like them. Sincerely, Dawson K. With help from Marquis W. and Blake B.

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Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like these two things for Christmas: a toy dinosaur and a toy beetle. I think I should have these toys because I have been good, and I really would like these toys. From, Jayden K. With help from Rachel M. Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like these two things for Christmas a costume and a game. Can I please have these things? Love, Marcos T. With help from Richard C. Dear Santa, I have been nice this year. I would like these two things for Christmas: an Xbox and a Batman game for my Xbox. I would love to get these toys. From, Jonathan W. With help from Riley N. Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like these two things for Christmas: a Barbie doll and a blow up Dora. I really hope that you can get me these things. Your friend, Kasey S. With help from Sierra S. Dear Santa, I have been nice. I would like these two things for Christmas: I want a dolly and a dog. Please may I get these two presents. Love, Serenity D. With help from Zyreail H.

Midway Elementary Ms. Tuck's Third Grade Class Dear Santa, How are you doing in the North Pole? For Christmas, I want a 50 CC’ dirt bike. I would like it to be green and gas powered. I want it so I can race my friend. I also want an xbox360 with a black controller so I can play with my friends. I want my family to have a new couch so all my family can sit on it together. I want it to be brown and big. Santa, I want world peace. Fondly, Aiden Dear Santa, What are the names of all your reindeer? For Christmas, I would like a real computer, a real phone, and a real dog. I would like a computer so I can text my dad and a phone so I can call my dad. I want a dog so I don’t get bored and will have a playmate. I hope my family will be safe and happy. I hope you enjoy the sprinkled blue, green, and red cookies. Hope you have a good day! Your friend, Austin H. Dear Santa, What are you going to bring Mrs. Clause for Christmas? I want a Madden NFL 15. It has Richard Sherman on the cover. He has blue pants, a blue football, green stripes and green cleats. I want it because I do not have an NFL game. I going to put a sign out that says “LAND HERE! PLEASE DO IT!” I want people in the world to get homes that do not have any. Your Friend, Branden

Dear Santa, How do you go around the world? For Christmas, I would like an eighteen wheeler because I have always wanted one. I would like a football with a pump to blow up the football when it needs air. Can you give my family a television? Can you keep the world safe? Love, Christopher Dear Santa, How do you eat a billion cookies in one night? For Christmas, I would like a new MP3 player that is pink with hearts on it. My family could use another puppy. The one we had got run over and when he gets better, I want him to have a buddy. I want peace on Earth. I love your hat! Love, Faith Dear Santa, How do you deliver all toys in one night? For Christmas, I would like a new race car because my blue one broke and I was very sad. For my family, I would like a painting of my entire family. And for the world, I want peace. Sincerely, Maceo P.S Thank you for sending Bo, my elf on the shelf, back! Dear Santa, How is Rudolph the red nosed reindeer doing? I would like an xbox, Playstation ,and a 3DS in pink .I want for my family to have some new clothes ,a pet ,and a new microwave. I want it for my family because they really need it bad. For the Earth, I would like health, thanks, and homes. Santa can you also help

Your Friend, Collin

Addison Chartier Age: 6 Grade: 1st School: Tussing Elementary Teacher: Mr. Kooiker

people that are hurting? Your friend, Nyla P.S. I want my teacher to have a good life. Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly without wings? For Christmas, I would like a Madame Zhu with a hat and cards. I would also like a gold necklace with a diamond at the bottom. I’d also like silver boots with long heels. For my parents, I’d like you to give them a new Ipad. Please give poor people new clothes. Love, Sadie Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and all the reindeer doing? For Christtmas, I want a 3D Ds with Pokemon and Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphhire video game. I want this because it is a really cool game. For my family, I want a new sofa with green dots on it. I want peace for the world. I also hope my teacher, Ms. Tuck, gets lots of shoes for Christmas. She loves shoes! I can’t wait to see what I get for Christmas! Your Friend, Sean Dear Santa, How are you all doing? For Christmas, I would like a My Password Journal with ﬂowers on it. It is pink. I also want a blue Ipod touch. Another thing I want is a bike that has two wheels and it is blue and purple. My family could really use a Christmas tree. Ours is short. Could you also make homes for people that don’t have homes? I hope you enjoy the cookies and the milk that I give you! Your Friend, Sydney Dear Santa, How old are you? I want a new TV because my other one exploded in a storm. I hope my baby sister gets a surprise. I hope my grandma gets out of the hospital. My wish for the world is for world peace. Love, Tre Dear Santa, How long does it take to deliver all of the presents to the children? For Christmas, I would like an Apple I-Pad with an orange, sparkly case. I want it because my mom said I can’t ask you for a phone yet. I would also like an American Girl doll with straight black hair, light brown skin, a purple shirt, pink pants, and an orange jacket. I want it because I barely have any dolls. For my family, I would like a new DVD player because they always use mine. One more thing, could you give canned goods to the poor? Merry Christmas! Sincerely, Alex Dear Santa, How many carrots do you want me to leave out for your reindeer this Christmas? This year for Christmas I am asking for a new train set. I would like this train set to have a table with some tracks on it and some trains. I want it to also have some train cars. I would also like a red remote control car. A new Spiderman 3 DS game would also be something nice to have. I would like you to give my family a new puppy. I want my family to have a new puppy because my baby sister loves puppies. I would like for you to help people stay safe in the world. I feel really thankful. See you soon. Love, Austin M. Dear Santa, How is Buddy the Elf doing? I want a John Riggins jersey and an Ipad Mini. My family wants a new bunny cage. I want the world to have peace. Have a safe trip on Christmas Eve! Your Friend, Carter Dear Santa, Do your elves work hard? I would like a Crazy Razer Cart. It looks like fun. I would like for my dad to have luck on the deer stand this hunting season. Please help the Army men to be strong. I can’t wait to see what you give me this Christmas!

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause doing? For Christmas, I want a small Christmas tree with purple birds, dragonflies, and butterflies all over it with golden lights. I’ve been wanting it for a long time. I also want a gray switch and Go Dino that can talk to me. My little sister has a green dino. My family would like more money so we can move. I want peace for the world. I hope you like the milk and gingerbread cookies. Love, Kayli Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Clause? If you can’t answer I understand. What is Mrs. Clause first and last name? What I want for myself is two stuffies, a baby, and a big one. The reason I want this is because I would like to give a friend a friendship bracelet. I would like my mom to have a new Ruby colored ring. Ruby is her birthstone. The last thing I would like is for the world to have a little good luck for the future, because the word could use some. Thank you. You are my hero. Love your friend, Nicole Dear Santa, How many cookies do you want? I would like a 3DS. I would also like a Mario Bros. 2 for a DS. I want my family a laptop because we only have 3 computers. Iwould like food and water for people who can’t afford food. I hope you have a safe trip. Your friend, Ross Dear Santa, How many toys can the elves make in one day? For Christmas, I want the Monster High catacombs set, a pink Little Live pet bird, and a cute little brown hamster. I want the Monster High toy because I love Monster High. I want the Little Live pet toy because it repeats everything you say. I also want the stuffed hamster because I love animals. For my family, I want more time to spend together. Could you also bring joy to the world? Have a safe journey! Your Friend, Savannah Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I would like an American Girl Doll named Isabella, the girl of the year. I want 3 DS games and a puppy to sleep with at night so I don’t get scared. What I would like to get my family is a new Christmas tree. I would also like God to help us with our problems. Love, Summer Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas, I want a new computer in my room so I can play and study. For my family, I want a new dishwasher because ours is broken and it would help us a lot. For the world, I want peace and hope so the world can be a better place. You’re the best! Be safe. Your friend, Timothy

Midway Elementary Mrs. Walter's Third Grade Class Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? May I please have a gymnastic bar because I’ve been wanting it for a whole year. A gymnastic beam will help me get better with my balance. I also would new mats. I can do flips on it. My mom wants a new car because her old car door does not open. My brother would like new clothes because his pants are all short and he wants new shoes too. My last Christmas wish is to have a clean environment and help for the poor people. I can’t wait until Christmas! Merry Christmas, Andrea Dear Santa, How do you deliver so many presents in one night? I would really like a puppy so I can cuddle with it. I would also like some earrings so I have something to wear with my outfits. The last thing I want is a crazy loom because I want to make bracelets for my family. I would like for my brother to have some new gloves because he does not have a lot. I would also like you to give my mom a new jacket. For the poor people, I would like some medicine and clothes for them. I hope you have a safe trip! Merry Christmas, Ashley Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Can I please have a new Ipad this Christmas? I would also like a paintball gun. Could you bring a pig for my dad and a little dog that won’t go in the road for my Mom? My Meme would like a new truck. I would like for the poor to have food, homes, and clean water to drink. My final Christmas wish is to have no fighting in the whole world. Have a

Merry Christmas! Your friend, Bobby

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the elves? I’ve been wanting a computer so I can go on Study Island. May I please have some horse books because I want to learn more about them? I also would like some horse posters. My step dad could really use some pants and mommy wants a gift card for Applebees. Could you get my sister Gracie a stuffed Rudolph? Santa could you bring medicine for sick people and some money and food for poor people? Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. Claus, and all the elves! Merry Christmas, Brianna H.

Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? For Christmas I would like some books because I like to read. May I please have a gumball machine because I like the ﬂavors and I like to chew the gum? I’ve been wanting a solid, white dog so I can name it Snowball. For Christmas, my mom might like a bracelet and some makeup. My dad would like a gift card to Bass Pro Shop. For the world, I would like people to stop littering. Also, for poor people I would like a home for them. Lastly, I would like a cure for cancer . I will have cookies waiting for you Santa! Merry Christmas, Brianna T.

Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? This Christmas I would like to have a Wii u, Mario kart 8, and a basketball. My mom and dad could use a new car and my sister wants a phone. Dad is wishing for money. Also, for the world I would like a clean environment and a cure for Ebola. Have a safe trip this Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas, Cameron

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer? May I please have an Iphone 6 plus so I can take pictures and send them to my mom? Can I also have some tools to help my dad work? I also would like an xbox to play games on. My dad could really use some gloves because he is outside a lot and my dog could use some bones because he has stinky breath. Can you also give my sister some clothes? Lastly, will you please bring the poor people something. I’ll be waiting for you Santa! Love, Garrett

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the elves? I want a new game for the Xbox, an iphone, and candy in my stocking. My dad needs a phone for Christmas and my brother, Briar needs shot gun shells. Could you also bring mom some makeup? Finally, I wish the military people could make it home for Christmas safely. Hope you have a nice day! Your Friend, Harry

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas this year I would like a 20 gauge shotgun. May I also have a new baseball glove because my baseball glove’s strings are pulled out? I would love to have Madden 25 for my Play Station 3 too. I think my mom and dad need a gift card for a date night. I think my brother would like a Spider Man toy as well. This Christmas could you bring clothes to people that don’t have them. I would also like you to give people food that don’t have it. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Merry Christmas, Jack

Dear Santa, How has my elf on the shelf, Scout, been doing? I’ve been wanting a real balance beam and gymnastics bars for Christmas so badly! I also want the American girl dolls, Samantha and Isabelle. Judy could use a red mini van and my mom and nana want a silver bracelet and earrings. For the poor I want them to have shelter and money. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas, Jordan

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph, the elves, and Mrs. Claus? May I please have a dirt bike for Christmas this year? I also would like an Xbox 360 so I can play games on the weekend. I would love some chocolate candy too. Reese cups are my favorite. My dad really wants a Dodge and my mom wants a dog to play with. Also, my brother wants a car this Christmas. Finally, could you give money to the poor people for food and warm clothes? Have a Merry Christmas! Your Friend, Julian

Dear Santa, How have you and Mrs. Claus been doing at the North Pole? I would like a Fliker Scooter so I have something

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to do fun with my friends. For Christmas, I also want a North Face Jacket to keep me warm when it’s cold outside. May I please have a Birthday Wishes Barbie doll so I can play with it everyday? My mom and dad want a gift card for Christmas. Could you also bring my sister Frozen toys so she won’t have to play with mine? My baby brother wants some toy cars to play with at home. A yspecial gift for our world, would be to ahave a clean environment. For the poor people, I wish for them to have money, food, and a warm home. I hope you and kyour reindeer have safe journey to my house. Merry Christmas, Kaitlyn Dear Santa, How have you and Mrs. Claus been? I would like an Xbox 360 so I can play Minecraft. I really want a remote control Lego truck to play with. My brother would really like spider man toys and my sister wants Frozen toys. Could you bring my dad a 4 wheeler and my mom some jewelry? Can you give food to the poor and give our world a clean environment? I hope that you have a safe ride on Christmas Eve! Love, Logan

Dear Santa, How are things at the North Pole? I would like to have the following Xbox games: NBA 2k15, Madden 15 and Split Second. I want split second because I don’t have a racing game. Could you bring my sister an I phone 6 and my mom and dad a little peace and quiet? I would like poor people to have food, shelter, and clothes to keep them alive. The cookies and milk will be waiting for you and the carrots will be waiting for athe reindeer. Merry Christmas, Lucas

Dear Santa, How have you been doing? I would like an Ipod so I can do Spelling City. I would also like books so I can read. Could I have some makeup too so I can look pretty? I would like toys for my cousins and some new dishrags for my Grandma. I would like candles for my mom and food and safe homes for the poor people. Hope you have a safe trip this Christmas! y Merry Christmas, Nikeira Dear Santa, How is everybody doing in the North

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Pole? I would like a bike please because my other bike is too small. I would also like a Flutter by Fairy because it ﬂies. Lastly, I would like headphones so I can listen to music. My mom and dad would like a printer because their old one broke. My mom would like a book to read. My grandma would also like a water pitcher. Can you give the poor people warm clothes and a warm house please? I will leave cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Reagan Dear Santa, How has my elf on the shelf Buzz been? May I please have a puppy because I really want someone to play with me? Can I please have a hot wheels spray paint set because my papa would not let me spray paint anything in my room. Also, can I have a Orby’s Foot massage because my feet are always hurting. My mom would love to have a truck, not a Ford. Can my brother have a pocket knife to use when he is hunting? I also would like to ask if you could bring food to all of the poor people? I will be in bed early on Christmas Eve. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Rianna P. Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? I’ve been wanting a go-cart, a new baseball glove that is red, gray, and black, and a New York Yankees hat so badly. Do you think you can get my papa a baseball glove so we can throw together? My sister wants a huge Frozen doll. Also, my mom and dad want a Lowe’s gift card I also want some gifts for our world. Can you please give heat and air condition to all homes? I also want a clean environment so our world is not trashed. I will have cookies and carrots waiting for you. Merry Christmas, Ryan Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the Elves? This Christmas I would like an Electric Razor Scooter so I can beat my brother in a scooter race. Also, I would like some hunting gear so I can go hunting with my dad. Finally, I would like WWE 2K15 for PS3. My family needs a cat, and my brother would like a bike with training wheels that don’t wobble. For poor people, I would like them to have homes, food, and money. I wish for more schools in Africa, and also for the military, some care packages. Have a nice Christmas! Your friend, Sam

Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and the elves? This Christmas, I would like to have an Ipad because I can play games on road trips. Also I would like a Trouble game for Christmas so my brother and I can play it when we are bored. May I please have a cat so my other cat has a friend to play with? My sister wants new earrings and Enoch needs a new jacket. Also, bring pants for my mom and cat toys for my cats. Will you please bring money for the poor people and warm clothes too? Finally can you bring safety equipment for our military soldiers.? I will have cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas, Sariah Dear Santa, How are the elves doing at the workshop? May I please have all the Monster High Ghouls, Xbox Minecraft game, and Pokemon game? My dad could really use a new toolbox and my mom wants a new pair of earrings. Can you bring my brother a new ball? Please give the poor people money and some clothes. I hope you have a great Christmas! Your friend, Taylin Dear Santa, How are all the reindeer doing? I would like Knex for Christmas so I can build different things. May I have a bike for Christmas too, because my other one broke? Also, I would a memory foam pillow because I’m having trouble sleeping. For my mom, I would like for her to have a cat and my nephew to have a lot of toys. Also, I would like for my niece to have a couple of Barbie dolls. Finally, I would like for dad to have some shoes. Could you bring the poor people food, drinks, and clothes? Finally, may the people with Ebola have a cure. I hope you have a save trip this Christmas Eve. Love, Zora

North Elementary, Colonial HeightsTammy Fryar's Class Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. I wish my mom had a baking book. My dad needs a book with cooking lessons. My sister Brianna needs a makeup kit. My cousins Lee and Brooklen want a dump truck, blanket, and a Monster High guitar. Skylar, my friend, would like a boyfriend, J.J. Miss Fryar would like a

carpet so she can put it in her home. Blanche would like a book of English lessons. I wish I had makeup and a sewing kit. Quemari’s wish is to have a friend. If you can bring these presents to my family and friends, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Mckenna Bogan

Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. I want the game Luigi’s Mansion. I wish I had a real pet snake or lizard. I want a real Pokémon; please Santa use your magic on a stuffed one. My cousin Gaven wants a real riﬂe, and my other cousin wants a big go-kart. Quemari wants a real shotgun. Miss Fryar wants a Barbie doll for her treasure box. Eden wants a toy goldﬁsh. Please Santa, bring all of these if you can. Thank you, Nicholas Wright

Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. Can you bring me a Spiderman car? My baby sister wants a red blanket. Dad wants a cookbook to make spaghetti. My sister wants a doll. Grandpa needs a TV, and Grandma needs some bowling shoes. Idin wants a remote-controlled car. Thanks for the gifts, Santa! Thank you, Allan Pineda

Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My sister Roysha would like an Elsa doll that sings, “Let it Go.” My mom needs new shoes because she outgrew her old ones. My dad would like a new blue car because his old one broke down. My dog King would like a new dog bone because he chewed up the other one. Khalec would like a new green dump truck because he doesn’t have any toys. My Aunt Shern needs a new phone because she cracked hers. My Aunt Linda would like brown curtains because she doesn’t have any. Marlane needs a new Wii because she broke the other one. Mookee needs a new bed. Skylar needs a new dress because she wants one. Kevon wants a new girlfriend because he doesn’t have one. Miss Fryar needs a new bed. Thank you, Santa! Thank you, Tkiyah Wilson

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Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My dad wants an Imperial Star Destroyer because he likes Star Wars. Tossye wants a Stomp and Chomp Grimlock. My mom wants a new scarf. McKenna wants new Barbies. I want a car with no gravity. Nevaeh wants a new oven. Miss Fryar wants new treasure box prizes. Blanche wants an English book. My brother wants a new Beyblade. Shannon wants new boxing gloves. Quemari wants a new Mindcraft book. Idin wants to be at the Christmas party. Santa, I want you to have new reindeer!!! Thank you, Derek Dickerson Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. Quevon needs a large Zoomer Dino. Mom would like a new car. Quan needs a new racecar track. Malik would like an iPod 6. Ashlei needs the new NBA 2K15 game. Torron needs a PlayStation Vita. I would like anew Xbox360. Miss Lauchner needs a new necklace. Skylar would like new bracelets. Nicholas wants a new shotgun. If you bring me all of those presents, I would like it. Thank you, QuemariMcBeth, Age 8 Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My sister would like a dump truck. Katie would love new pj’s that are pink. Josh needs new shirts that are all kinds of colors. My dog Duke would like a new dog bed. Ashley needs a new pair of high heel shoes. Megan would like new blush makeup. Ivy needs a new blue iPod. Tkiyah would love a singing Elsa doll. McKenna needs new cool clothes. I would love new jewelry. J.J. needs new sunglasses. Michelle loves long sleeve shirts. Miss Lauchner needs a new necklace with jewels on it. Baley would love a new Minnie Mouse dress. Blanche would love new dresses. Thank you, Santa! Thank you, Skylar Crisp Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My mom needs a Target gift card to buy a new dress. Allan needs a new baseball, bat, and glove. Ali needs new robot cars that he can turn into robots. Dad needs a new black truck that he can drive. I need a new remote-controlled motorcycle that goes so fast. Thank you for getting these gifts. Thank you, Idin Ansari Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My dad needs a gift card to Home Depot to buy new rugs. Mom needs a juice maker for breakfast. My sister wants a Spiderman toy so she can shoot webs. Grandma would like a little blue pony. McKenna would like a big kickball. Joy could use a football to play with me. Nicholas wants to race with a racecar. Thank you for bringing us presents. Thank you, Mohammed Boutahar Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. I wish that my mom had a new pair of pink shoes because her feet hurt. My dad wants new pants because he always goes to shop for some pants. My aunt wants a new shirt. My uncle needs a watch. My sister needs a computer. I want an Elsa doll. I hope to see presents under my tree. Thank you, Keiry Mendoza-Arce Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. Miss Lauchner would like money to buy a new book. Miss Fryar would love a new ring because she is getting married. Angel would like a new, little bike. Skylar would love a new Apple iPod because it broke. Mom would like a ring because every woman has to have a ring. Dad would love a car because he does not have a car. Barry would like new Pokémon cards because his are ripped. Mr. Fryar would love a new watch because his is broken. I would like a big bike. Thank you for the presents! Thank you, Joy Osogu, Age 7 Dear Santa, I dream of seeing certain things under my tree on Christmas morning. My dad needs new garden shoes. My mom needs a red ring because someone stole it. My sister Sjohnell needs a phone because she never had a phone. My brother needs a play car. Kazaya needs a new dress because she cannot ﬁt in her other one. Shakazaah needs a new shirt because she lost the other one. I want a new hair dryer so I can play with it. Quemari wants a new car so he can play with it and ride in it. Thank you,

Nevaeh Pope

Sunnyside Elementary School Ms. Tina Howerton’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year! Please bring me a 2DS and a Kiddie Zoomer Smart Watch. I would also like a gingerbread house with a gingerbread man in it. Thank You! Love, Abel Sacra Dear Santa, I would like a Flutterby Fairy. I like it because it can ﬂy up in the air and touch the ceiling. I have been good. I get green lights at school. We will leave some cookies and milk for you. Love, Addison Everett Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year. I would like Frozen stuff ! I’ll leave cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. Thanks! Love, Aiyana Blatnik Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbie doll house and a dog that goes “aarff ”. Please include lots of presents for Barbie too, like bags and shoes. My sister and I would like a bag too please. I also would like a cell phone to call all my friends. We promise to have the best chocolate chip cookies when you come to our house. Thank you Santa! Love , Ariel Johnson Dear Santa, Thank you for sending Owen Elf to stay with us. He makes it so fun to locate him every day. I think Owen needs to show up at school to remind me to be good all the time. For Christmas, I would like a muddy remote control 4x4 truck, a dirt bike, new cowboy boots and TMNT stuff. Thank you Santa! Love, Bruce Wayne Dear III Dear Santa, I would like a monster truck and a Star Wars Lightsaber because I have been a very good boy and got green lights. Love, Caleb Reiser Dear Santa, I would like a Princess, moxy girlz dolls, a toy kitchen, a mini house, and a little brother. Love, Daniele Moore Dear Santa, I really want Skylander Trap Team for Christmas. Merry Christmas! Love, Gaige Cook Dear Santa, My name is Jaelynn. All I want for Christmas is a bike. I’ve been good this year and I will leave you plenty of cookies and milk. Love, Jaelynn Harris Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like Legos, Star Wars Jedi, Huskey Hideaway pet, hunting stuff and Minecraft pack. I can’t wait to see you. Love, Jayson McFalls Dear Santa Claus, I hope you have a good time. I’ve been good this year. I want a trampoline with protective things. I also want a Rudolf dolly and Brave bow-and-arrows. Love, Kathleen Beekwilder Dear Santa, I want a Spiderman car. I would also like a Spiderman action ﬁgure and a Spiderman movie. Please bring all the kids lots of good stuff. Love, Kensley Watson Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. May I have lots of toys. Love, Michael Malone Dear Santa, Hi, it’s Miley! I have been a good girl this year. I would like if you could bring me the Moth Princess Monster High doll and a new coloring book this year. It would make me very happy! Thank you. Your Friend, Miley Whitt Dear Santa, I’ve been a very good girl this year and all I want for Christmas is two things. I want a tablet, Doc McStuffin doll, Elsa and Ana doll and a Kindle like my mommy has. Love, Neema Williams Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year.

How many cookies have you eaten so far? Could you get me the movies Reef 2, Lego, Frozen, and Tangled. I also want an Xbox 360 with controls and an iPod shuffle. Thank you for everything you do for me. From, Noah Rodriguez Dear Santa, I was a good boy everyday even in the past. Could you please bring me some cool toys. I would like to get the Skylanders Trap Team collection, some monster trucks (real ones). You can park them in my yard, they will not ﬁt under my tree. My daddy and I will drive them. Also a remote control dog because mommy says not another real one. Ok Santa, see you at the North Pole. Love, Shawn Jarratt Dear Santa, My name is Tyler, I have been a good boy (most of the time). I wish you could bring me a Spiderman video game and a yo-yo. I will be nicer to my little sister. Love, Tyler Fields

Lakeview Elementary Becky Brooks First Grade Class Dear Santa, I thank you for the toys from last year. I will put cookies and a mug of milk on the table. I will love a Minecraft toy. Love, Luke Wears Dear Santa, Thank you for my roller skates. I will give Rudolph a cookie. Cookies and milk for you. I would love Monster High dolls. Thank you for your hard work every day when it is Christmas. Love, Hayden Miller Dear Santa, Thank you for the nice gifts that you gave me. Are the elves working? I will like a coloring book and a LaLa Lucy and a book. We will put cookies and milk on the kitchen table. Thank you. Love, Nemiah Gray Dear Santa, Thank you, Santa, for my Dora doll baby. What kind of cookies is Mrs. Claus making now? I would like a Barbie house under the tree and the new doll girl. I will leave you milk and some cookies under my tree and a gift. Love, Leah Hyman Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me the Doc McStuffins work house for me. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you give me the Warrior Twin Cat doll for Christmas. I hope that you do that for me. I love you, Santa. Love, Chloe Hubbard Dear Santa, Thank you for the gift. I want a Diamond Dazzle doll and it will have wings and an Ariel doll. Her top will be sparkly and I would like a beautiful Soﬁa the First doll. I would like a Rebecca doll too. I like Santa. Love, Eva Jones-Sumpter Dear Santa, Thank you for the hoodies you gave me. How are the deer doing? I want a speedboat for Christmas. I will have you some cookies. You are the best Santa I ever had. Love, Micah Camp Dear Santa, Thank you for my transformers and beam box game system. I want an X-box 360. I want a Skylanders trap team. I want a ﬁre smasher. I will leave food for the reindeer. I will leave Santa cookies. I love Christmas. Love, Loy (Trip) Rathbone Dear Santa, Thank you for the bike. Santa, I will give you a present. It is going to be a new sled. Can you give me a toy? Can it be a Power Ranger? Love, Jahmari Mason Dear Santa, Thank you for all of the games you gave me last year. I want to get Power Ranger toys and I want surprises. I want to get transformer toys. I would like the transformer beam box game system. We will give you cookies and a glass of milk. Love, Elijah Gray Dear Santa, Thank you for all of my nice gifts last year. Are the elves busy making toys for us? Is Mrs. Claus good? I would like lots of toys. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Thank you for all your hard work making toys, Santa.

Love, Marini E. Fereday

Dear Santa, Thank you for the board game. How do the elves keep their hats up? I want an X-box. I will leave you cookies. Love, Conor Spence

Dear Santa, I thank you for my Spiderman bike. I will leave you ten cookies. I want a Lego Marvel set. Love, Ian Doughty

Dear Santa, Thank you for the dirt bike. How is Mrs. Claus? I want a remote control car. We will give Santa sugar cookies. I will give a carrot to the reindeer. Love, Trevor Turner

Dear Santa, Thank you for my remote control car. How are the elves doing? I am going to leave you a snack. I hope you have a nice Christmas. Love, Jeter Davis

Dear Santa, Thank you for my bike. How is Rudolph doing? I would like a Power Ranger car. I will leave cookies and carrots. Love, Tre’Jhun Howard

Dear Santa, Thank you for all my gifts from Santa. I would like a cat from Santa. I will leave cookies and milk under my Christmas tree. Love, Jedidiah Lockhart

Sunnyside ElementaryMrs. C. Hardin Second Grade Class

Dear Santa, Happy Holidays! Hi. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Have a good Christmas. Will you please try to get me some toys for Christmas, like makeup, some Justin Bieber perfume, and a laptop. Thank you for being nice to me. Love, Makayla W.

Dear Santa, Hi Santa Claus. How has your day been going? Have your reindeer been doing well lately? How about Mrs. Claus? Please can you get me an I-Phone 6 Plus, Jessie games, and the movie Jessie Aloha Holidays with Parker and Joey. Santa, I will give you extra cookies and milk. Merry Christmas! Love, Aaliyah B.

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like a phone, an American Girl doll, and “Frozen” dolls. Thank you, Santa. I am so thankful for all the toys you give me. I will give you milk and Oreos. I almost forgot the reindeer’s carrots. You’re welcome reindeer. Your friend, Avery D., Age 7

Dear Santa, Happy Holidays! I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like a puppy, a trampoline, and a bracelet, please. Oh, and I’m also giving you extra milk and cookies, I think. Stay safe, and Happy Holidays. Love, Desiree T.

Dear Santa, How was your day? I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like a drum set, an electric guitar, and a phone. From, Adrian G.

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like a four-wheeler, camo boots, and a dirt bike. I love you, Santa. Thank you for all the toys you give me. You’re the best, Santa. Love, Lukas P.

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I want a toy Santa, phone, and an I-pad. Have a great Christmas. I love you. Please tell Mrs. Claus I said hello. Love, Nickolas H.

Dear Santa, I’ve been a good boy. I hope I get these 3 things: I-phone 6 Plus, Sweet Talker by Jessie J., and My Everything by Ariana Grande. Please. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a good Christmas. I promise extra cookies and 2 cups of milk. How are the elves? Merry Christmas! Love, Kamari J.

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Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I want a PlayStation 4, Call of Duty Advance Warfare for PS4, a toy sniper, a go-kart, and a 3DS with a few games. Oh, and a PS4 game – Call of Duty Advanced Warfare. How do you not get seen? Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Ryne W.

Elle Farina Age: 10 Grade: 5th School: Midway Elementary Teacher: Mrs. Francy

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like a Max Tow Truck, a board game, and a dirt bike. Love, Timothy A. Dear Santa, Happy Holiday! I would like this for Christmas this year: an American Girl doll, a sewing machine, and diamond necklaces, please. Merry Christmas, Santa. I love you. Aloha Santa. Love, Adiana E. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like boots, a DS case, and a tablet. You are the best Santa ever. Your Friend, Amber C. Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I wish you a Merry Christmas, too.I wish I could have a 3DS, a toy truck, clothes, the movie “Planes-Fire Rescue”, a go-kart, a PS4, a toy sniper, and dry-erase boards, please. Thank you!I wish you a Merry Christmas! Love, Cory K. Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. I wish you can bring me a Barbie house, Frozen set, and a nail kit. By the way, how many elves do you have? I love you Santa Claus. Merry Christmas! Love, Kandice W.

Dear Santa, I hope you have a Merry Christmas. How many elves do you have? I want a password journal and notebooks, Elsa doll baby, Elsa and Anna stuff, a jewelry box, a DS3, a castle, and a Tinker Bell doll. Have a Happy New Year! Love, Jakaiya S. Dear Santa, I want a Kindle Fire, an I-pad, and an I-phone 5. I hope you give me lots of presents this year, and I will give you a good painting. I want to see you for real this Christmas. I will be good this year. I love you very much. Merry Christmas! Love, Katie S. Dear Santa, I want a projector, a whistle, a table to put my projector on, a Hello Kitty baking oven, and a little dry-erase board, please. How many elves do you have? Have a Merry Christmas! One more thing - I hope I see you at the mall, Santa Claus. Love, Emmie E. Dear Santa, I was in the school spelling bee. I would like a real I-pad, a new pony, makeup, a make-believe phone, and a new toy wagon. May I have a necklace, a ring, and glasses, too. I wish you and your elves a Merry Christmas! Love, Autumn J. Dear Santa, Can you get me a Nerf Missile Launcher, Call of Duty Advance Warfare, Microsoft points, the whole game of Transformers the Rebels, orange shoes, dry-erase boards, and a chew toy for my dog Buddy. Do you like Christmas? Do you work hard? Have a nice Christmas. Love, Rodney O. Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a big Elsa doll, a singing Big Bird, and doctor stuff. Pretty

please, bring me that stuff, Santa. I want to know how many elves you have. You are very nice. Merry Christmas, Santa. I love you! Love, Natalie K. Dear Santa, I hope I have a good day today. I want a dolls house, an I-phone 6, a tablet, a play kitchen set, an Elsa doll, an Anna doll, a PlayStation 4, a stuffed rabbit, and jewelry. Merry Christmas elves! Love, Jakayla H. Dear Santa, I would like to have a Lalaloopsy Baking Oven. I would also like to have Orbie’s Soothing Body Spa. The last thing that I would like to have is kinetic sand. That’s what I would want. Love, Amber W.

Southside Elementary School Ms. Ampy Mrs. Goodwyn Preschool Dear Santa, I would like a train for Christmas. Lelen Dear Santa, I would like a musical toy. Corissa Dear Santa, I would like some books and horses. Brittany Dear Santa, I would like an action ﬁgure toy. Izahia

Lakeview Elementary Heather M. Dunn First Grade Class Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a Frozen doll, a Barbie doll, and a Frozen castle for Christmas. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas Love, Madison Bailey Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I want a robot, a transformer, and a cat. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love, Carter Brandt

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like Frozen dolls and nail polish. Can you get something for everybody? Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Nevaeh Gaines

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like Angry Birds and a Pirate Ship for Christmas. Thank you. Merry Christmas! Love, Nevodess Gilliam

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a toy for Carter and a robot and spy gear for me. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love, Dale Goen

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a Frozen toy, a brown stuffed animal cat, and a red stuffed animal dog for Christmas. Thank you. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love, Kamiyah Johnson

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a toy house and a toy motorcycle for me. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Jakyiah McClendon

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a clock, a flashlight, and Checkers for Christmas. Merry Christmas! Love, Bryson Rickman

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like barbies, a racetrack, and a Frozen doll. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love, Kyleigh Rogers

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Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like an X-box, dinosaurs, and bubbles for Christmas. Love, Dra’Von Sawyer Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a toy bear and new shoes. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love, Matthew Speegle

Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? I would like a pet dog, a Frozen doll, and a ring for Christmas. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Ho HoHo! Love, Soﬁa Thompson

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I want 2 Airhawks, and 2 Legos. For my brother can you get him the same toys? Have a happy Christmas and tell my family hi! Love, Ahmir Trotter Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a Frankie Barbie doll and a Barbie Dream house. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Rachel Walker Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a toy car, books, and a coloring book. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Troy Wells Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. How are the reindeer? This year I would like a bike, a Frozen doll and a locket. Thank you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love, Honesti Williams

Harrison Elementary Mrs. Powroznick's Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, I have been incredible this year. I’d love a Shell Razor for Christmas but what I really want is a Ninja Turtle jacket so I can stay warm. Santa, please have a marvelous Christmas. Love, Hunter Mixell With help from Sean

Dear Santa, I have been magnificent this year. May I please have a bike and Play Doh? I need clothes and school supplies, please. Thank you. Have a wonderful Christmas. Love, Madalyn Matthews With help from Kendall

Dear Santa, I have been very warmhearted this year. May I please have a doll, a doll house, and a cotton candy machine? The things I need are clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Love, Diannah Fakih With help from Tyesha & Anastasia Dear Santa, I have been friendly this year. I would like a puppy dog, a Monster High Castle, Play Doh, crayons, a whiteboard, and a scooter. I need some dresses, jeans, stretchy pants, and scissors for home. I hope you have a merry Christmas! Love, Berkley Van Epps With help fromKailey Garner Dear Santa, I have been wonderful this year. May I please have paint and Wii games for Christmas? I need clothes and earrings. I appreciate what you do for me. Love, Brynly Morris With help from Jasana

Dear Santa, I have been fantastic this year. I would like an Optimus Prime toy and a Grimlock toy. I need a tool box, school supplies, and a new pair of shoes. I wish you good luck during Christmas Eve while you’re delivering presents. Love, Andres Arjon With help from Logan G. Dear Santa, I have been terrific this year. May I have a skateboard and a Sophia doll? I need some glue sticks. Thank you, Santa! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Love, Caroline Mansfield With help from Victoria Dear Santa, I have been darling this year. May I please have a dog stuffed animal? I need warmer pajamas. I’d appreciate it if you would get me some new toys. Love, Matthew Wise With help from Gracie Thompson Dear Santa, I have been wonderful this year. Also great. I need a toy dinosaur for Christmas. I want you to bring it under my tree. I need 3 candy canes in my stocking. Love, Carlos Morales With help from C.J. Dear Santa, I have been wonderful this year. I would like a phone, truck toy, and a Barbie. I need crayons and a backpack. Thanks, Santa, you’re the best! Love, Maycee Davidson With help from Alyssa Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like a toy flying car, a toy gun, a toy train, and a toy Transformer that turns into a jet. I need a book, paper, and cushions for my bed. Have a wonderful Christmas! Love, Adan Pineda Hoff With help from Kyle Dear Santa, I have been magnificent this year. I would desire a FurReal Friends PomPom Panda and a Snow Glow Elsa. I need a medium (7-8) shirt, pants, shoes, glue, and glitter. I thank you for everything. Love, Hailey Bower With help from Destiny Dear Santa, I have been pleasant this year. I would enjoy a bike, a Spider Man game, and a Santa toy. I need shoes, a glue stick, scissors, and crayons. I appreciate the gifts! Love, Alex Garcia With help from Joseph and Barrington Dear Santa, I have been good this year. Would you be able to get me a toy truck and a toy train set? I would like some new shoes and clothes. Love, Michael Upright With help from Janaysha Dear Santa, I have been great this year. I would like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle sewer. I would also like a trampoline. I need more school supplies and socks. Merry Christmas! Love, Kipuha John Fejeran With help from Jay Thompson Dear Santa, I would like an electric locomotive. I would also like some train carts with it, and the last thing I would like is an electric train track. I need new shoes, two train shirts, some soap, and some long sleeve shirts. Love, Logan Sawsville With help from Raymond Dear Santa, I have been excellent this year. I would like a remote control dinosaur, cat, TV,

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want Raph, Leo, Mikey, and Donny toys from Ninja Turtles. I need 100 Ninja Turtles shoes. Thank you, Santa. Love, Ja’von Taylor With help from Travias Shamsid-Deen

Dear Santa, I have been decent this year. I was wondering if you could get me a toy helicopter and a toy car? I need some shoes and school supplies. Thank you for everything. Love, Marcos Lopez With help from Zoey Vreeland

and Legos. I need for school a school box, coat, shoes, book, sheets, and a belt. Please and thank you! Love, Jacxon Mauldin With the help of Jonathan and Matthew Dear Santa, Could you please bring presents to the students in our class? Landon wants a Dusty Crop Hopper. Reid wants Thomas the Train. Judah wants a toy plane. Jordan wants GoGo Puppy. Joel wants a train. Asiyah wants a toy piano. Thank you, Santa, we love you! Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Harrison Elementary SEEDS Class With help from Mrs. Schlimmer’s 5th Grade Class

Dinwiddie Elementary Danielle Moore-Winn Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas. I want a good hunting day to kill a deer, and a pair of muck boots too. I want some new school clothes and a good Christmas Eve. Love, Ryle Allen Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come to my house, but I can wait for Becca to leave. She is so amazing, I want another elf on the shelf, that‘s about so Becca can have a friend! But anyway, this Christmas I want an iPod, I know my parents are going to say I don’t need one but I really want one ! I want an iPod because, they are awesome so even though I have a phone I would still like a iPod. Sincerely, Skyylar Barnahardt Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come and give me presents. I would like muck boots. And also I would like a Carhart Jacket too. And I would like huntig equipment. I don’t want much this year. From, Joshua Beckman Dear Santa, I would like a pink skateboard, a new phone and two more truck fit outfits. I ‘s also like something to decorate my binder with and a pair of beat studios please. I hope you enjoy the rice crispy treats and milk. Love, Tyrell Gilliam Dear Santa, This year I want a lot for Christmas. I have kind of been bad, but not too bad. I would like to get a dirt bike, Ultra Agents Logos, Note Four and ect….the rest is just little stuff. Love, Jones Kost Dear Santa, I am sorry that I was bad last year. Also I am not sure why you didn’t come to my house las year if I wasn’t bad, unless I was bad , which I probably was! Since it’s a new year, I guess I tell you what I want. The first thing I want is ah…well actually all I was for Christmas is my family all together, and I also want an amazing Christmas! Also the last but not lease thing I want for Christmas is to see my Uncle Bob! My uncle Bob is in his 20’s and he is in the Army and I never get to see him! My uncle Bob I my favorite uncle, so please Santa let this wish happen most of all. Thank you Santa! Love, Alicia J Dear Santa, I got you some cookies for Christmas. Sorry, but I are some. I’ll buy you some more if you want me to. Anyway let’s get down to business. For Christmas, I want a few things. They are four-wheeler, speaker, I Phone, Camouflage blanket, a pink bed, body pillow and a computer. How is Rudolph doing? I love him. Can I have him please for Christmas? Thant’s all I want That’s all I want. Bye, Santa Love Always, Allison Gupton Dear Santa, I have been good most of the year. I want a lot of things for Christmas, but I can only think of two things at the moment. I want the new games infinity. I t has a lot of cool stuff in it. There is another game too, call OF Duty Advanced warfare. You can fly Jetpack and other things. One question how do you get down the Chimney? Love, Houston Harrison Dear Santa, I would like a Lego game and a Lego movie. Love, Kevin Kester

Emily Waddell Age: 10 Grade: 4th School: Lakeveiw Elementary Teacher: Ms. LeeAnn Wilson

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is for my friends and family to get what they want ( including me)! Somethings that I want are Frozen 4, droid , some nerf guns and

a lot more. I’ll let you know if anything changes. Watch for the traffic and have sa safe trip here. Love, Hunter McCann

Dear Santa, I have been very good, never bad. Dou you like my cookies I lay out for you? I love cookies! Tell the elves thank you for making my toys. All I want for Christmas is a cell phone and laptop, bull dog and shoes. Merry Christmas!!! P.S I also want to shopkins too! Megan Robertson

Dear Santa, I would like some Poekeman cars for Christmas because I like to battle them with other people. If I get some new ones, that would be amazing. I also like the way some of them took. Some are big, some are small, some look cool and some look funny. If I get them it would be fantastic. Love, Roberts Turner

Dear Santa, I would like an Xbox for Christmas. I want this because It will give me something to do after homework or on the weekends. I will be fun. That’s why I w3ant an x box one for Christmas. Love, Shaheim Walker

Dinwiddie Elementary Sherry Merrill

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an Ever After High doll because I have all the books and no doll. I would like a Go Cart because I think it would be fun to drive. Plus me and my cousin can play on it. But, what I really want is a kitten who I know will always love to play. I want a Monster High Freaky Fashion doll because I really love Monster High, but my doll broke. I really really want new books because I have read all of mine. Love, Sarah Webb

Dear Santa, I can’t wait until you come to my house this year. This year I want my own cat because they are so easy to take care of. I also want a four-wheeler automatic because I know how to drive them, and they are really fun. For my last thing I want the most awesome Christmas ever! Santa how do you get all of those deliveries done in one night? Love, Shawn Winnie

Dinwiddie Elementary Rebecca Baugus

Dear Santa, I only want two things this year: a note pad, sega genesis and brink for regular XBOX. How are you? How are the elves? Sincerely, Michael McKee

Dear Santa, I want a pellet gun, a turkey call and a new watch so I can know what time it is. My favorite present I want is an iPhone 4s. Love, C.J. Edmonds

Dear Santa, You are my favorite! How are you and the reindeer? Does Rudolph still guide your sleigh? I am going to get you a present this year. All I want for Christmas is for my family to enjoy it a lot. How is Mrs. Claus? Hope you and everyone else are good. Merry Christmas! Sincerely, Will Avery

Dear Santa, How are you doing in the North Pole? Is your reindeer okay? The most favorite reindeer that I like from your stable is Rudolph the red nose reindeer. I love his cute, red nose. Now I am going to talk about what I want for Christmas. Mr. Claus, all I want for Christmas is so cool. It is a sewing machine. I would like Janimals, the one that is like a teddy bear and you can wear it. I would also like a computer, tablet, phone cover, and really cute scarves. Love your friend, Jayla T. Ruffin

Dear Santa, Hey Santa, I haven’t wrote you a note since I was six. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Are the reindeers okay? I would like a crazy cart, and board games, new shoes. I don’t want to worry you that much. I know you need to make some toys know. Thank you. Love you, Kelmari Brown

Dear Santa, Hello, Santa, my name is Aubrey. I would love to have some new cowboy boots because my old ones broke and they got too small. Also, I would want to know how are all of your elves, and what about Mrs. Claus and what are your favorite cookies? Be Safe! Sincerely, Aubrey Seitter

Angel Johnson Age: 11 Grade: 5th School: Lakeview Elementary Teacher: Ms. LeeAnn Wilson

Dear Santa, Hello Santa how are you doing? Are the reindeer ok? Here is a list of a few things that I want for Christmas. I want a PS3 which is a gaming system, a Zip Fighter, which is a foam and I want Destiny a game for the PS3. It is very fun. Sincerely, Robert Hersh Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas, I want a Galaxy 4S, a dogia bike, and some new boots. I know it will cost a lot. What are the elves doing? What are the reindeer doing? Love, Kenasia Harper Dear Santa, I want a fourwheeler Polaris 200 automatic. I want a motor for the volcano 4x4. I want a lot of catapiller excavator, backhoe, front end loader, giant front end loader, and the truck that comes with it. I want another volcano that has a bigger motor. Love, Rudy Stephenson

Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a fourwheeler and some XBOX games. I will leave you milk, cookies, and cheese. Also, I would like a portable DVD Player, and one more thing, a 20 gauge shotgun. Would you bring my dog something too. Thank you. Sincerely, Brandon Gillam Dear Santa, Santa, I just want you to know that you are my favorite person. For Christmas I would like to have a new phone called Samsung galaxy note, a pair of shoes, a phone case, and a makeup kit, last but not least, I would like to have a Nicki Manij CD. Love, Raven Brown

Dear Santa, How are you? I’m good. I’ve been helping at home a lot. All I ask for is a camo fourwheeler, a paint ball gun, XBOX games, XBOX one games and everybody and you to have a merry Christmas! P.S. say hi to the reindeer for me! Your Friend, Wade Knick Dear Santa, How are you? This year for Christmas! I want to see my family being happy! I also want for all the homeless kids to get good gifts and for them to be happy. I also want the hungry people to get fed this year. Sincerely, Jacob Diamond Dear Santa, How are you doing? I can’t wait for you to see my Christmas tree! I will get chocolate chip cookies this time like you said. The two things I want are a color printer and a Journey girl doll, the Kyla one, please. I have one more question: How are the reindeer? Love, Damiyana Wyche

Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come to my house on Christmas Eve. I would like for you to give me a dog, so I can play with both of my dogs. I would name it Jimmie. I would also like an entertainment room, so I could invite friends over on weekends. Could you give me an indoor gym, so I can get 60 minutes of exercise even on cold days? Can you give me a pool so I can swim. I really want all of the NFL, NBA, and MLB mechanical pencils for my collection. Sincerely, John Ross II

Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come to my house. I can tell you what I want. The ﬁrst thing I want is a stuffed Minecraft Ender Dragon. I want a stuffed Ender Dragon because they look so fun to play with and they’re soft. The next thing I want is a baby kitten. The reason I want a baby kitten is because I have a great love for cats. My very last thing I want is good health for my family. The

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reason I want good health for my family is because a lot of my family has gotten very sick. Sincerely, Mia Salazar

Sunnyside Elementary Sherri Howerton Second Grade Class Dear Santa, Hi! I love second grade! How are you? I hope I am on the list. I like my tablet that you gave me for Christmas, but I wish my brother would stay off of my tablet. So, can I get another one? Next, can I get a guitar because my sister has one and I want to sing with her? Please can I get a Barbie doll so it can go with my doll house? How are the reindeer? How many elves do you work with? How many toys do you make a day? Tell Rudolph I said hi! Love, Lexi Howerton Dear Santa, Hi, I am Joseph! How do you know if I was bad or not? I want to thank you for last year’s presents. How many reindeer do you have? Tell Rudolph hello. You are the best besides God. Will you bring me StarWars Legos, a stuffed animal, and an ornament? I also want a pair of mittens, an action figure, a new coat, a new DSI with an animal site, a toy dog, and a Love, Joseph Beekwilder Dear Santa, Hi, Santa! Are you making a list and checking it twice? I am playing with my Barbie dream house every day when I get home from school, and I love it! Are you ready to take off on Christmas Eve? Do you know if the reindeer are well fed? If you are ready, then go man go!!! You know my sister and I will be just sad when Freddie our elf has to leave. On the third of December, he was in my candy dish and chocolate was all over his face. Please can I have an iPod 5, Zoomer Dino, Julie the American Girl Doll, candy, a picture of Rudolph, a picture of Freddie, and some surprises? I would like it if Freddie could come for my birthday. Oh, I also want some elf pajamas. Love, Kimball Crowder Dear Santa, How do you get in a house when they don’t have a chimney? I want an Ipod because I think it is fun to play. I want some Reeboks for Christmas because I need some shoes. I want a Barbie car and some Barbies. Love, Kailie Bookman Dear Santa, Hi! I hope I’m on the good list. Did you have a great year? I know I did. I enjoy your giving us some toys, so I thought of giving you something. I’ve made a necklace, and it will be on the table with your cookies. Can I please have a guitar and a karaoke machine? The last thing I want is a Juggle Bubble. Love, Kailie Townsend Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a tablet, a snacky cup, a BB gun, and an MP3 player. I would also like a four-wheeler, a new bike, and a new comforter set for my bed. I hope you have a good Christmas! Love, Jada Owen Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I want a Santa Hunter Suit, a DS, a new Incredibles game, and a power ranger toy. I hope you have the best Christmas ever! Happy Christmas! Love, Brandon Hopkins Dear Santa, How many elves work in the North Pole? I would like a moped, a hoverball, The Three Dogateers movie, agent bow, bounce off, Yfliker, books, a go-cart, a go-cart helmet, and a go-cart jacket. Love, Cynteria Coope Dear Santa, I would like to know how many elves you have. I think you have at least over ninety of them. By the way, can I please have Skylanders Trap Team, Minecraft for Xbox, mip, and advanced warfair for Christmas? P.S. Thank you for sending Chase because I was wondering where he was. Thank you and have a good year! Love, Joseph Davis Dear Santa, I hope you’ve had a good year. How do you get in the chimney? Do you really have a read nose reindeer? I want a tablet, a camo jacket, a scarfmaker, and a four-wheeler. Have a good Christmas! Love, Kailie Bowen

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I want a dirt bike, some new shoes, an orange hat, a scooter, hunting clothes, a drum set, and some wrestling men. Love, Wyatt Hawkins Dear Santa, I hope you have had the best year ever! I have! I got Citizenship for the first nine weeks. Does that make me on the nice list? I really want a picture of Rudolph and Comet, please. For Christmas, may I have a Marvel Infinity plus the toybox pack and Donald Duck? That is all that I want for Christmas. Love, Ethan Hudson Dear Santa, I want a baby doll, a scooter, a bike, an American Doll, new boots, a skateboard, and a new puppy. Merry Christmas! Love, Emersyn Cliborne Dear Santa, Hi! I had a great year. What about you? This year I got Principal’s List. I have enjoyed my shoes from last year. I also enjoy my four-wheeler and my hot wheel car maker. May I please have a PSP game, a paint maker, a Mario car 7 game, and a new pair of shoes. I would also like a few chapter books, like A.J. World of School. Lastly, I would like an Xbox 360 and some game to go with it. Love, Hunter Shepard Dear Santa, I want a water gun, a Just Dance game, a scooter, a bike, hunting boots, and a dog. Love, Richard Beard Dear Santa, I hope you have had a good year. This year I would like an Ipod, some boots, a camouflage suit, and a hat. Also, I would like a dirt bike, a guitar, a new game, and a German Shepard puppy. Please be safe on Christmas. Love, Shawn Parrish Dear Santa, Thank you for last year. May I have a 20 inch tall Grim Lock and a ninja set? Please leave me a picture of Rudolph. Love, Roy Webb Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a four-wheeler, an Xbox 360, and a monoplyempire. What is it like at the North Pole? How do you get into my house when I don’t have a chimney? How cold is it at the North Pole? How many elves do you have? Love, Wesley Townsend Dear Santa, Hi! I hope you had a great Christmas last year. Thanks for the new toy monkey last year. I got A/B Principal’s List and Citizenship awards, so I got to dance. I think I’m on the nice list. May I have googly eyes because it is cool? I also want a Freaky Fusion doll because it is pretty. I want an animal baby because it is cute. Last, I want a zoomer puppy because it is super cute. Love, Kayla Foster Dear Santa, I hope you will have a good Christmas. Can I please have some Frozen makeup, a Zoomer dog, shoes, and clothes. I hope I am on the good list and not the bad list. I will leave you some cookies on Christmas night. Love, Ni’Khia Hall Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll, Monster High things, and a dog. Love, Alene Bortle Dear Santa, I would like a karaoke machine, a Honey Swamp from Monster High, Monster High toys, a Batman 3 game, and a Raven Queen. Thank you, Sophia Scruggs Dear Santa, I hope you’ll like the milk and cookies we’ll set out on Christmas Eve, and I won’t forget carrots for your reindeer as you please. For Christmas I want an iPod, tablet, and a few books to read. I would like some loombands for making bracelets on my loom. I would also want a Furby Boom. That’s all for now. Sincerely, Rebekah Servis Dear Santa, I know I have been pretty bad this year, but I want a new tablet, iPad, phone, guinea pig and a new skate board. I want you to get this for my mom and dad it might be a lot but please get my mom a new TV, XBOX one, playstation4 and my dad a Broncos hat.

Love, Asharie

Dear Santa, I can’t wait until you come to my house for Christmas. One thing, I know what would be a great present. You could let me keep your elf. By the way I named your elf and his name is Freddie. What I want for Christmas is new shoes, new clothes, and a new alarm clock. I want more things but for now, that’s what I want. Love, Taylor

Dear Santa, Something(s) I want: air hogs roller, chopter, bungies, country guitar, go cart, trumpet, and a banjo, something(s) I need: iPad touch, hunting equipment, climbing equipment, and survivial equipment, something(s) to wear: tuxedo, sports shirt, pants, and helmet, something(s) to read: How to books, Magic trick books, shcooter, bike, ripstick, kickschooter, trick/stunt books and a place(s) I want to go: Walt Disney World, Yellow Stone National Park, and Smokey Mountains. From Your Friend, Tyler

Dear Santa, I would like a gray huskey because they are playful. The other thing that I want is a laptop so I could play games. I would also want an XBOX so I can play FarCry4 the best game in the world. I would also like to get stuff in my stocking. The other thing is I want it to snow so I can play in it and sled on Christmas morning. I would also like it to be freezing. I also would also like it to be freezing. I also would like my family to come over so I can see them. Since I never eat breakfast on Christmas, I would like to eat breakfast with my family. Sincerely, Haley Wamsley

Patrick Copeland Elementary School Mrs. Holley's Kindergarten Class

Dear Santa, My name is Patrick and I would like the following toys for Christmas.Transformer DragonTransformer trash truck-Transformer Army helicopterRemote controlled Mustang car-Remote controlled dirt bike-Remote controlled motorcycle-Darth Vader-A red, blue, pink, and green sword light saberI would like to pet Rudolph, Prancer, Dixon, and Dancer. Thank you. Love, Patrick Perdue Dear Santa, I been a good girl in school and at home. I would like a tablet and a bike Thank you, Santa! Nyanna

Dear Santa, This year I would like to help poor families and I want to give them food. Please help, Santa. Love, Kassidy

Dear Santa, I would like a paintball gun, chu chu train, and a four-wheeler for my baby brother, and a big deer for my big brother. Love, Chase

Dear Santa, I would like “What Did the Fox Say” toy, peace, super fast tricycle, and candy. A new house for Mommy. Love, Daveon Pope, Jr.

Dear Santa, Remote control car, clothes, shoes, socks, underwear, coat, hat, belt. Love, DeWayne Dear Santa, I want a scooter and a bike for Christmas. I have been really good this year. Love, Shaun

Dear Santa, I want a Frozen toy and a Frozen cup. Love, Maria Dear Santa, I want a dream house and a Frozen doll. Love, Tiona Edmonds

Dear Santa, I have been good all year. I know you are a great Santa. I would like a toy kitchen, and I would like a play house. I would like a skirt that ﬁts me. Please send me a Little Pet Shop doll and a Polly Pocket. And I would like something for my Mom and Dad. Like how about a Christmas tree or a toy Santa? Love, Jillian

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Dear Santa, I have been very good. I would like Frozen dress up clothes and the Frozen Ice castle. I would also like a princess desk to play school with and a baby doll. I love you Santa! Love, Layla Wilson Dear Santa, I want a helicopter with a remote control that can ﬂy. Love, Caleb Gay

Cierra Nicole Holmes Age: 10 Grade: 5th School: Lakeview Elementary Teacher: Ms. LeeAnn Wilson

Dear Santa, I would like a Shark Ship. Thank you. Love, Britton Dear Santa, My name is Eyden Torres. Hello dear Santa. At this Christmas, I am very well and I want to ask you to bring Ninja Turtle, and a Spiderman, and Power Rangers blue, and also a Superman. Thanks and happy holidays to all children of the world. Love, Eyden Torres Dear Santa, A new doll. A new kitchen. Legos. Farm animals. A drum. Flute. Snow socks. Chalkboard. Toy cat. Love, Tammy Dear Santa, I would like a dirt bike, please. Love, NyZaeah

Dear Santa, Can you come to my house this Christmas and give me a princess doll? Please let her be Ariel because I already have Tangled. And I would like to say you are my favorite and so is the Lord. And I would love to say the poor people need some, too. Thank you for all of the presents you gave me last year. Love, Jillian

Dear Santa, I have been trying very hard to get on the nice list. I want you to bring me Dead island, Call of Duty advanced warfares. Love, Braedyn Gilormini

Sunnyside Elementary Mrs. Painter's Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, This year I’d like a set of drums, an Elsa doll and a DS. I mostly want for everyone to remember Jesus and always love him. Love you, Harley Booth Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year.J This is some of the things I would like for Christmas… 1. A big toy gun 2. Call of Duty Advanced Warfare for Xbox 360 3. Spy gear night vision 4. 4-wheeler 5. Razor 360 Thank you Santa. Love, Johnny Smith

Dear Santa, I want a toy gun that is pink. I would also like a pony. Love, Madison St. John P.S. I will leave cookies on Christmas Eve. Dear Santa, I love you. Your hat makes you look adorable! I would like to have a Freaky Fusion Monster High Dolls (all of them if I could) for Christmas. I’ve been really good this year just a little sick though. Also a tablet, an Easy Bake Oven, Hello Kitty umbrella, a new bunk bed, Barbie Doll and a purple coat with Hello Kitty on it. Some PJs would also be nice to keep me warm. I need some purple boots with fuzzy fur, a pink tool set and peace on Earth. Please kiss the reindeer for me. Love, Ceriniti Taylor Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas! I want: 1. Black Spiderman costume 2. Night vision goggles 3. Boxing stuff 4. Racing cars 5. Shark game for WII Love, Steven LeGay Dear Santa, I would like a Spiderman bouncing ball, stompy slippers, a dump truck, a cotton candy machine and boxing robot board. Love, Tristan Webb Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I would like a picture of my family, 2 toy guns, camo clothes, face paint and a new bed. Merry Christmas….I love you Santa! Love, Justin Bishop P.S. Please don’t forget my sister. Dear Santa, My name is Shawntez Clanton. I wish you would bring me some present because I have been good in school. I would like a Batman and Joker toy. I want the Bat Mobile and the Joker Cannon. I want the bat Cave an Bat Helicopter so I can catch the Joker. I hope you can bring me these toys. Thank you! Love, Shawntez Clanton Dear Santa, I would like a Frozen doll and a juggle bubble. I love you Santa! Merry Christmas! Shayla Rose Dear Santa, I would like a DS, a tablet, a bike and a toy for Christmas. I have been a good boy. Love, Jakake Hill

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl most of the year. May I have a Frozen toy, a Dora doll and a playhouse. Love, Nychelle Seaborne

Dear Santa, I would like a X Box and some games to go with it. I would also like a basketball and a globe. Merry Christmas! Love, Semaj Johnson

Dear Santa, Please give me some presents. I will send a present to you also. I am trying to be good because I know you are watching me. I don’t want to be on you naughty list. For Christmas, I would like a big giant new book bag, My mom and I to have lots of hugs, a baby doll, a toy Santa, make-up, jewelry, new tv, new clothes, new notebook and a big giant elf. Merry Christmas, Santa. Love, Alyson Gibbs

Sunnyside ElementaryJerry Horne "Mr. Buzz's" Class

Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a bean bag to lie on. How do you get into our house when we don’t have a chimney? I also want Barbies, another Barbie car, toy gun, Big Bubble, a new tablet and crafts. I like making necklaces. Love, Kensley Townsend Dear Santa, I want a toy car, some drums, and a toy motorcycle. Thank you in advance. Love, Byron Haskins II

Letter from Danny Creech, 1st Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, Can you please wake me up so I can see Rudolph? I would like a motorcycle for Christmas. Love, Danny Letter from Nicole Duckworth, 4th Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, Have fun getting cookies, milk and tell Mrs. Claus, I said hi. May I have toys please? I’m going to leave food for the reindeer like apples and carrots, tell the reindeer I said hi. May we see the Elf on the Shelf please? I am going to leave some cookies for Mrs. Claus and milk. Love, Nicole Letter from Katelynn Ferguson, 2nd Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, My brother has been good sometimes, I have been good. P.S. How are your reindeer? How are your Elves? How

are you? Love, Katelynn Letter from Jaylen Meade, 4th Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, I want a toy truck and a Monopoly game. Where does the reindeer stay at the North Pole? Love, Jaylen Letter from Avery Sacra, 3rd Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, I was good this year. These are the toys that I want for Christmas: Lego people, a 2DS, a WiiU, a Lego Batman 3 video game, and a Blaine Mask. Thank you, Santa Claus. Love, Avery Ethan Sacra

1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a tractor, For Christmas, I want a baby reindeer. Please, please bring me a globe of the earth and a lot of tools. Love, Jakari Walton, Age 7 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a doll. I want a pup. I want a princess ball. I want a toy house. Love, Paris Coles, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a phone. I want a puppy and a kitten. Love, Grace Harrison, Age 7 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Letter from Dawson Collins, 3rd Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. I hope you are not sick. I want a DSI, more cars, more electric cars, trucks, four wheeler, Call of Duty World at War, for a PS3, Call of Duty Warfare, and Momma the Delta. Love, Dawson Collins

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an Easy Bake oven. I want a chalkboard. I want a dry erase board. I want a clip board. I want $3000.99. I want 15 bows. I want a bunk bed. Love, Kaylee Douglass,Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Letter from Shamiria Glenn, 3rd Grade, Sunnyside Elementary: Dear Santa, Hey!!! Santa, I’ve been good. I want an Easy Bake Oven, long her and some make up. Love, Shamiria

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a remote control car. I want a Gocart camera. I want an air hockey table. I want the BoxTrolls movie. I want a 1000 dollars. Can you tell the reindeer that I said “hi”? Love, Layton Harrison, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, Please can you give me an xbox. Please can you give me a pig, cat, and a dog. Love, NiAsia Brown, Age 6 Tell Rudolph “I love you” 1st grade Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a BB gun. I want a ﬂat screen phone. Love, Kyndal Sawyer, Age 7 PS Tell Rudolph that he is so cute. 1st grade, Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a 3DS with Kirby. I would like a go cart. Love, Jadin Robinson, Age 6 1st grade Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an Easy Bake Oven. I need some hairbows. I would like some shoes. How is everyone in the North Pole? Love, Zoey Purdie, Age 6 1st grade Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an xbox. I want a dirt bike. I want new shoes. Love, Jordan Smith, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a xbox 360, please. My dad wants goggles. My papa wants a shirt. My mom wants a dress. My cousin wants a skateboard. Love, Jordan Baird, Age 6 1st grade Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a paint maker and crayon maker with one color tray each from green and red. Santa you are the best. Love, Hunter Case, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas, will you get me a tub with beads that massage my feet? May I have an orange cat with green eyes? May I have some Frozen pajamas? Santa you are the best. Santa you give the best presents and you are nice. Love, Emma Traylor, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an ipad. I would like my room to be pink. I love doll babies. I want a tablet. I do not want a book! I love your reindeer. Love, Kaniya Marshall, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a doll baby. I want a Barbie. I want a wagon. I want a bunk bed. I want a toy dog. I want a TV. I want a Teddy Bear. I will give you cookies. Love, Kiera Baker, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a kite. I would like a baseball. I want a ship. I want a bike. I want a xboxone. For you Santa, I will give you a yo-yo. Love, Caden Masterson, Age 6 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a Barbie Life in Dream house and a Barbie makeup kit. I want an ipad. Love, Savannah VanOver, Age 8 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, How do you ﬂy around the world in one night so fast? This year, for myself, I would like a red bike with orange ﬂames on it. I would like to gather all of my family and watch Christmas movies together, because I want to spend time with my family. For the world, I would like people to be safe on Christmas. Thank you for everything, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas Your friend, Dustin, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? A wish for myself is a wii u, so I can spend time playing it with my family. A wish for my family is to spend time together. Making war stop is my wish for the world. I want everyone to stay safe. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Your friend, Shawn, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a tractor. I want a car. For Christmas, I want a toy. For Christmas, I want toys. Happy Holidays. Love, Oscar Pride, Age 7 1st grade, Southside Elementary

Dear Santa, How do you make the Reindeer ﬂy? This year for myself I would like an Elf on the Shelf, so he can make sure I’m being good. For my family, I would like a swimming pool, so we can swim in it. My wish for the world is to ﬁnd a cure for cancer. If there was a cure, no one would have to be sick. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Aiden, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a yo-yo. I want a Lego Star Wars game for my wii. I want 1, 2, and 3 please. Have a nice Christmas. Love, Isaac Heath, Age 6

Dear Santa, Is Rudolph ready to guide the sleigh, and how are the reindeer doing? This year, for myself, I would like a phone. I want to have a phone, so I can play games on it. I want my entire family to go to King’s Dominion, so we can

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spend time together. For the world, I would like there to be no violence or war. I want everybody to be safe. I hope you stay warm in the sleigh on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Michael, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

is to have two bikes, so my sister and I can ride them together. For the world, I would like for the sick to be healthy and well. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk. I know you will love them. Your friend, Asianah, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, How are Mrs. Claus and the reindeer doing? I wish to have my own American girl doll accessories. I like the school set the most, because we could play school. I would like for my family to live happy and healthy lives together. For the world I would like for people to have lots of food to enjoy this Christmas. Thank you for everything. I hope you have a great Christmas. Your friend, Amiya, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? One thing I would like myself is an American girl doll to add to my collection. For my family, I would like a swimming pool. My family likes to swim in the summer. My wish for the world is for everyone to have a home. I want everyone to be warm this Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Skylar, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, Are you and Mrs. Clause excited for Christmas? A wish for myself this year would be to get the whole Samantha American Girl Doll set, so I can play with it in my room. A wish for my family would be to get a wide screen T.V., so we can watch it, eat popcorn, and drink soda. A wish for the world is to stop violence because no one wants to be away from their family and they want to be safe. Merry Christmas Santa! I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Your friend, Amiaya, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, Have you and the elves made all the presents for all the boys and girls yet? One thing I would like for myself is a MiP. Something MiP can do is get your drink for you. For my family, I would like a trampoline. A trampoline would let us all jump together. My wish for the world is for there to be no more violence, so everyone can have a happy Christmas. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Your friend, Sydney, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause doing? This year, for myself, I would like an American Girl set. My sister has one and, it looks like fun. A wish for my family

Dear Santa, Is Rudolph ready to guide the sleigh? This year, for myself, I would like a big blanket. It will help me stay warm. I would like a new T.V. for my family, so we can watch Christmas movies. For the world I would like everyone to be healthy, so they can spend time with their family. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Erin, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? This year, for myself, I would like the Nerf Maverick Rev 6. It will help me have fun. For family I would like to go back to North Carolina. It is so beautiful. My wish for the world is for there to be no wars. I don’t want anyone innocent to get hurt. Thank you for everything. I hope you have a merry Christmas! Your friend, Tristan, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How can you get around the world in one night? I wish I could have a ﬂat screen T.V. I want one, so I can play Mine Craft with four players. I wish my family could get everything they want for Christmas. I want them to be happy. My wish for the world is a cure for cancer, so people can enjoy Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Trent, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

Dear Santa, How are you and the others doing at the North Pole? One thing I would like for myself is a big teddy bear that has a lot of fur, and is warm, and soft. I would like my family to have a vacation to New York, so we can watch the Christmas parades. My wish for the world is for everyone to have a big, fury blanket, so they will be war m this Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Kaitlyn, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How are you, the reindeer, and Mrs. Claus doing? This year, for myself, I would like the Baby Alive doll. It can help me have fun with my sister. For my family, I would like a new pool cover. I want a new pool cover because the pool needs a new one. For the world I would like there to be no hunger. I want everyone to have food this Christmas. I hope you say warm in the sleigh on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Alana, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, Why do you wear red and not any other color? For myself I would like an Apple ipad mini. It would help me do my homework and study for school. A wish for my family is having fun on a Disney cruise. For the world, I would like there to be no war. I want everyone to be safe. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Peyton, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, Is Rudolph ready to guide the sleigh? This year, for myself, I would like to have a MiP, because it can bring me my drink. For my family, I would like a pool, so my family can all go swimming. I would like the pool to be 10 feet deep. For the world, I would like there to be no violence. This way everyone stays safe. Merry Christmas Santa! Your friend, Kevin, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, Have you and the elves been working hard this year? One thing I would like for myself is a new playstation

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game. I would like a new game because I have played my old ones a lot. For my family, I would like a trip to King’s Dominion, so we can spend time together. My wish for the world is for there to be no hunger. I want everyone to have food this Christmas. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies, Santa! Love, Kawil, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? My wish for myself is a new blanket. It will help me because it will keep me warm at night. I would like for my family to have a new T.V. and some movies to watch on it. I would like to spend time watching movies with my family. For the world, I would like to stop violence from happening. I want people to be safe this Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa Claus! Love, Kyndal, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, How has Mrs. Claus been doing? This year, for myself, I would like the Rebecca Steam doll. I can play with her when I am bored. I would like a swimming pool for my family, so my family can have fun in the summer. My wish for the world is for there to be no hunger. I want everyone to have food this Christmas. Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Kaylee, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary Dear Santa, Have you and the elves been working hard this year? I would like some books to help me read. A wish I want for my family is a trip to the beach. I would like to spend time with my family because my family lives so far away. I would like everyone to be warm and have a home this Christmas because if no one had a home they would freeze. I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. Love, Kindall, 3rd. Grade Midway Elementary

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