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Third Grade

Katie Landkammer

I strongly believe that the perfect gift is a pet sloth. This would be the perfect gift for my big sister. One reason I think a pet sloth is the perfect gift is because she has a lot of sloth stuff in her room. She has a sloth blanket, stuffed animal, and a sloth pot hanging from her ceiling. Another reason is that she loves sloths. So, she needs to have a pet sloth. That is why I believe that the perfect gift for my big sister is a pet sloth.

By Alexis Lindgren

I strongly believe that I need a bottle-fed calf for Christmas. This would make the perfect gift for me. One reason I think a bottle-fed calf is the perfect gift is because I would love it and I would play with it. Another reason is I would take care of it, and I would have fun with it. These are the reasons why I need a bottle-fed calf for Christmas.

By Aubree Ledgerwood

I think the perfect gift for my Grandpa Jim is a new pickup. He needs a new pickup because his is old. He needs a new pickup because his is dirty. A new pickup needs more seats to carry all the cousins. There are 13 cousins! This is why I think the perfect gift for my Grandpa is a new pickup.

By Brayden McKeirnan

I strongly believe that my brother needs a toy car. This will be a perfect gift for Luke. One reason I think Luke needs a toy car is because he will play with it. Another reason it is the perfect gift is because he barely has any toy cars. This is why a toy car will make the perfect gift for my brother Luke.

By Lily Kelly

I strongly believe the perfect gift is a mini car because it's one of the funnest gifts ever and I can entertain kids and it can be used when going on walks and kids can finally race.

By Max Wolf-Sheets

I strongly believe that my mom needs a break from doing a lot of work. One reason I think my mom needs a break is because she does so much for me, my sisters and my dad. Another reason is that she helps me and my sisters with homework. And she does dishes, londrey and vacuums to. That is what I think the best Christmas present for my mom would be. DON'T WAIT TO GET A BREAK, GET ONE TODAY!!! By Ellasyn Phelps

The perfect gift for every child is a toy. I think a toy is the perfect gift for a child because I love toys and kids need new toys. I need a toy. This is why

I believe this is the perfect gift for you.

By Abby Baldwin

I strongly believe my dad needs a wood splitter for Christmas. I think a wood splitter is the perfect gift for my dad because my dad gets pickup loads of wood and he only has an axe to cut wood and its tiring. if my dad had a wood splitter it would be much easier. And he gets wood that is hard to cut sometimes. This is why he should get a wood splitter for Christmas.

By Blake Warren

I strongly believe that every mom needs a pet puppy for Christmas. this would make the Perfect gift for all moms. One reason i think a pet puppy is the perfect gift is because you can snuggle with the puppy anytime. Another reason is you can play fetch with the puppy. These are the reasons i think every mom should have a puppy.

By Brooklyn Ledgerwood

I strongly believe that Brayden, Josh, me, and Shaun could run a farm for Christmas. We would love to drive a tractor every day because it's fun. I would get to play with my friends every day .That's why I strongly believe that it would be the best Christmas gift.

By Collin Hames

I strongly believe that everyone needs to have their family. This would make the perfect gift for everyone. One reason I think a family is the perfect gift is because your families love you and nothing would be better without your family. Another reason I think a family is the perfect gift is because you can have fun with your family and love them with all your heart. This is why I honestly believe family is the perfect gift.

By Dilan Bingman

I strongly believe Ellasyn , Jasmen and l have to have a new bike. this would make the perfect gift for Jasmen , Ellasyn and i. one reason I think Jasmen, Ellasyn and me should get a new bike is so we can play together. Another reason is bikes give you exercise. This is why I believe Jasmen , Ellasyn and me should get a new bike. Don't wait, go get a bike! Don't tell your parents!

By Emmie Taylor

I strongly believe Mrs. Lamkemmer should have a good Christmas. This would make the perfect gift for Mrs. Lamkemmer. one reason l think a perfect Christmas for Mrs. Lamkemmer is because she works too hard as a teacher. Another reason is she is a good teacher. This is why I believe Mrs. Lamkemmer should have a good Christmas.

By Jasmen Browitt

I strongly believe that my dad needs to have more tools. I think that would be a perfect gift for him. Because he can have every tool he needs. Another reason i think that he should have more tools is because he can get things done faster. That is why I think my dad needs more tools.

By Josh Hastings

I strongly believe that the perfect gift for Brayden is a binder for the baseball cards Santa gives him. One reason I think a binder is the perfect gift for Brayden is he likes putting cards in binders. And he shows me them all the time. Another reason is cuz Brayden can carry his cards without dropping and losing them. This is why this is the perfect gift for Brayden.

By Karl Burnstad

I strongly believe that the perfect gift for you is a family. One reason I think a family is the perfect gift is because a family will love you forever. Another reason a family is the perfect gift is a family will not break or bend no matter how many times your family fights your family will always be a family. Does or did your family ever take you somewhere for special occasions? Well if they do that shows they love you. So in my opinion DON'T WAIT TO MAKE A FAMILY! MAKE ONE NOW!

By Kitana DesJardin-Vasquez

I strongly believe that everyone needs a puppy or kitten. This would be the perfect gift for everyone. One reason I think a puppy or kitten is the perfect gift is because you can cuddle with a puppy or kitten. Another reason the puppy or kitten is very playful and you can play with the puppy or kitten. This is why I believe the perfect gift is a puppy or kitten. So go get that puppy or kitten today!

By Mackinzie Ledgerwood

I strongly believe that every person needs a limited amount of (video) game time.This would make the perfect gift for everyone. This is the perfect gift because 80% of people play games a TON of the time and then when their told to be done they turn into a bunch of ZOMBIES and get very mad and it kind of annoys me A LOT! I would probably suggest that people should probably play up to 1 hour a week and try not to play it ALL in one day because people basically get hypnotised cause instead you should play outside or something. This is why I think people should have a limited amount of gaming time.

By Shaun Bingman

I strongly believe that Jasmen needs a free trip to Hawaii on Christmas because she needs warmness because it is cold out so she needs warmness. I think that this is the perfect gift for Jasmen for Christmas. Another reason is Jasmen deserves it so much and I think she will like a vacation to Hawaii. This is why i believe the perfect gift for Jasmen is to go on a free vacation to Hawaii.

By Teigen Anderson

I neede a cat and a dog for my mom cuz I love pets for my mom cuz I love my mom and pets are cool for my mom. Pets or soo cute. the cat will b a cool cat i love pets for my mom. i neede a dog too. A dog is so cool.

By Willow Rager

I strongly believe that my grandma needs a pet puppy that stays small and never grows up so I know this would be the perfect gift for my grandma. One reason is because my grandma wants a puppy but not too big and not too small but just right. One more reason why my grandma should have a puppy is because she has a tiny basket in the back of her new bike and it has a little blanket in the back so I Know this would be a perfect gift for my grandma. This is why my grandma should have a puppy that stays small and never gets big.

By Allie Gingerich

I strongly believe that every kid needs an iPhone. this will be the perfect gift. One reason I think that an iphone is the perfect gift is because you can play video games all the time even at school. That is why everybody should have a iphone. One other reason I believe that a phone will be the best gift ever is so you will always be entertained and always be happy. That's why i think that a phone would be the best gift ever.

By Colton Davis

I strongly believe that every child needs an adopted pet. One reason I think a puppy is the perfect gift is because they are cute. another reason is because some children do not get pets.

By Wiley McKague

I want to give the perfect gift to Marcos. I want to give him some shirts. He needs new shirts because he likes to wear new shirts and look nice. He is going to unwrap it and see it and feel better.

By Adrian Alvarez-Tornez

I strongly believe that every child needs a hoverboard for christmas. this is the perfect gift for children everywhere. One reason I think a hoverboard is the perfect gift is because it is so much fun to ride. Another reason is they are very cool to play on. This is why I believe the perfect gift for every child is a hoverboard.

By Hannah Fleming

Fourth Grade

Andrea Claassen

In the middle of the night the Christmas tree heard a noise on the roof. The noise sounded like 8 horses walking on the roof. She saw Santa putting presents under her. She saw Santa and his reindeer Rudolph eat the cookies. Then she saw them climb up the chimney. It sounded like bowling pins. She was happy with all the presents under her so she lit up her lights really bright.

By Meira Barnes

What! Huff Puff, It is pitch black in here! I'm claustrophobic! Huff puff huff puff. It finally got brighter like snow white that got blended with water. But that box was like dark oak that got rained on. Jeez dude calm down, it feels like you're chain-sawing it open! (He probably is) But it is open and I can finally breathe! But wait, I have only 1 leg and I'm nature green. I see everything they are going put on me but dude SHOW SOME RESPECT. But wait, where's the sparkly presents? I hear screaming UH! OH! NOOOOOOOO Then I hear talking that sounded boyish and girlish. I HATE THE LITTLE ONES! Seriously, they ruin me. But I'm about to get decorated. Sparkly decoration. They do look beautiful. So they first put on some beautiful looking maroon garland that was blown by the wind. They put on more so the day was great so far. I looked out the window and it looked like some tiny crystals falling like a leaf. It was shiny white that was blended with water. It felt like 2 days until it was morning. I looked at the calendar and it said 24th. I looked at the round wooden thing and it said 6:11AM. The kids woke up tired. They yawned and got ready for uh what's it called again oh yea s-school? Yea school they put on their Crystal white coat and charcoal black snow jacket snow pants, snow boots, gloves, hats and hoods they were ready. 7 Hours and 35 minutes later they were back still yawning but happy and excited they yelled "CHRISTMAS!" I was confused but they weren't so they went to their room and got ready to play outside, but I'm alone now in a peaceful living room. They came back in and went straight to bed after dinner but the parents came in with the presents. I went to bed after a boring day.

By Michael Tuck

A fat guy in a bright red suit came down the chimney but I don't know how he fit down because he has a giant bag and belly. How does he not get soot on himself? Well maybe there is soot on him? I can't see him very well, because there is a dingy red ornament in my face. Let's move that. Now I can see better. Wait he doesn't have soot on him! Oh well. He's opening up his bag! There are colorful boxes in there. There are millions of them! What!? He's only grabbing two! Now he's putting them down in front of me. Why is he grabbing the cookies and eggnog and eating them? He turned around to go up the chimney. When a little girl with bouncy curls came out and yelled, "SANTA!" Santa turned back around and said "Merry Christmas!" and disappeared into thin air. The little girl ran into her mom's room and said "Santa came, I saw him... I really saw Santa Claus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!". Then she ran back to me and when she ran her curls bounced up and down. Then she opened the bright blue box and exclaimed "it is what I wanted, a puppy!" It was a very merry Christmas!

By Cassandra Domras

On Christmas morning, they all came down stairs where I was sitting. Earlier that night a man came and placed presents under me. His beard was as white as a light bulb so he ate my cookies and drank my milk then he went up the chimney. When they woke up, they took their red as a rose wrapped presents. They all were in their pajamas but they forgot the hidden presents. They were happy and they went in the kitchen and ate cookies and drank milk and they gave me some water. They were playing with their toys. They got the hidden presents. It was hot like I was on the sun. In the future, they will throw me out but that's in the future.

(Fast-forward to summer) They didn't throw me out and I'm still green. They planted me in their yard.

By Frank Humphries

I saw a man with a big red suit, a beard and cookie crumbs on his black shoes. He went down the chimney like a new leaf had fallen from a tree. He's eating the cookies the kids made (well, the sisters made). Now he has more cookies crumbs on his beard. There are colorful presents under me. What is that sound? Is it the man's reindeer? This is the best Christmas ever. This year is way better than last year. Last year was bad. This year the big guy loved the milk and cookies. The kids loved their presents. The kids won't stop playing with their new toys. There is one more left. The last one has baby blue wrapping paper with a fluffy bow. I feel like a new tree. See you next time.

By Allie Van Vogt

I'm so excited to watch the kids open their presents. It's the 17th Christmas I've been with this family. There are new kids because the old kids got married and they have their own kids now. Mama and Daddy had two more kids, a boy who's into Lego's, fishing, and snowmobiling and a girl who's into horse riding and math. They are very sweet. Just so you know, every Christmas I see a guy who has a big white beard, a red suit, and the weirdest thing is he comes down the smoke-filled structure that holds the socks filled with toys. My favorite thing about Christmas is the smiles and laughter on the kids' faces. Every year I get two new shiny objects to hang on me. Also, lots of family comes and I can see the old children I used to see every Christmas. Now I can see their children. After that, they sit at the brown wood table with red and green decorated on it and the food on the table smells delish. I can smell honey and sauce that goes on the meat. I see bread with white melty sugary frosting that goes on the bread. After the end of the day, it's quiet and dark. Then after the next few days, they put me away. It's not so bad once you get used to it. P.S. Merry Christmas!

By Sophie Miller

It was dark. There was a box, I was in that box. The people pulled me out of the box. They put me up. They put lights on me. They were yellow and sparkly. They put ribbon, tensile, and bulbs. The parents bought presents, toy guns, drones, and dolls. Don't tell the kids the Elf on the Shelf came and sat on me. The elf gave me a name it was Bob.

By Owen Browitt

I see so many big boxes and candy in the stockings. I smell cinnamon buns in the kitchen. I hear kids and mom and dad coming down the stairs. They were so annoying like a lion roaring. Then kids were grabbing big boxes and were taking off the cool wrapping paper. One kid said, "Wow!" Dad took a lot of pictures. There were a lot of big boxes. Then they were done. They went to the kitchen to eat cinnamon buns for breakfast. Then they played with their new toys and made a big mess!

By Trinity Baldwin

On Christmas people go around me and they say these words. I never understand what they mean, but I like to listen to them and guess. I saw a kid that was making snowballs and making snow angels and someone sledding. No-one wanted to pick me but one day I saw people walking and they put me in the back of the truck. I went home with the best fam.

By Gauge Bales

I heard big thumps on the roof and someone mumbling to themselves. Then I saw a big tall man fall down the chimney like a ping pong ball going down the stairs. He had a bright red suit on and a big white curly beard. Then I realized it was Santa. He grabbed a big red bag filled with giant boxes wrapped in red and green shiny paper. Then he put it all under me and the corner of the pretty box was poking me. Santa squeezed his booty up the chimney.

By Aubrea Borley

What! You are taking my precious boxes? Nooo! No, they're mine! Give them back! Your mom is letting you do this, nooo! Why me! What are you doing? I don't get any blasted Christmas, no fair! You are tearing up my precious boxes? Waaaaa. I've been in here for 16 weeks and my needles are falling off. Ouch, my own needle stabbed me. You can't do that that quick. 4 men! This is going to be fast. I hear you talking. You are going to put me in a bonfire? That is not gonna happen on my watch. I am not bugging! You have a tractor?! Now I am gonna get put into the bonfire. Boy it is hot in here; I am on fire aaaaaahhh! My needles are burning. My wood is not burning! I am getting pulled out? Yay!! (5 minutes later) A chainsaw! Noooooo! That was the end of me!

By Corbin Nelson

So I was just minding my own business when I was cut down, lifted up, and strapped on what sounded like a car. On the ride to the humans' home, there was a sharp turn and one of the straps popped off and I rolled off the car and down a hill. Then I rolled through the forest, rolling against other trees and knocking them down. Luckily, the humans found me and took me to they're home to decorate.

By Jameson Ockwell

One day it was Christmas Eve and I was ready. I was looking and talking to the ornaments when all of a sudden, a black cat peeked out from the couch. It walked closer and closer, then it meowed and pawed at me. Then it jumped right on me and got inside me. It clawed at an ornament. The ornament fell! Breaking! Then the cat ran as fast as it could and the star at the tippity-top fell!

By Caleb Zimmermann

Some big man came out of the fire and put something under me and then he ate some of OUR cookies and then Ashley came running out of her room and said, "SANTA!" The big man disappeared into plain sight and as I was asleep the cat came and ripped through all the presents. In the morning, everyone came running out of their rooms, excited, and then it became sad. They found out that the cat had ripped the presents. Then they heard a noise coming from the fireplace. They all screamed and ran away. Soon, they were going to find someone special. They peeked out from the bedroom and guess who it was? It was SANTA and they ran out yelling "SANTA!" and Santa said "HO HO HO. Merry Christmas." He replaced the ripped presents and then they gave Santa a big hug and Santa said "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and went back up the fireplace. Those little kids never saw Santa again.

By Sparroh Williamson

My name is Herald. I'm a pine tree. I'm color blind, so I'm red. When I was minding my business, sleeping, I got lifted out of the box I was in. A whole year is a long time, you know. I got a lot of cramps from that box. It hurts. You try it. "Let's decorate it tomorrow, Mom! Please Mom, please?" the kids said. Mom said, "Okay. Fine, you can." It was time! One kid fell down the stairs while he was running down to decorate. "I have to go get the camera" Later, this big guy fell down the chimney and put out small and big boxes.

By Ruger Shaver

A little girl came running out of her bedroom all excited and went to her mom's room and started jumping on her mom's bed and said "Mommy, it's Christmas get up!!!" Then she ran to the kitchen. When she got there, she said "MOM, come on, so we can wake up Sophia and Josh." When they came back, there was another girl that looked like a teenager and a little boy that was like a toddler. They all came running toward me. The little boy grabbed the biggest box and said "Is this mine?" His mom said, "No, that's Emma's." He started crying. He said "But I want it, will you at least share with me?" Then Emma said "No way. Why would I share with you? You always hit me." Then, like normal, he hit Emma. Emma yelled "Mommy, Josh hit me." Emma was also crying. Mom came in and said "Merry Christmas everyone!"

By Emma Phelps

It was dark and magical, then it happened: The fireplace grew large and a man in red jumped out. He had a huge sack and he placed boxes of many colors and sizes,it was uncomfortable. Then he filled big socks with candy the children would devour in the morning. Next, he set up a jazzy Barbie Dream house. Then, a flashy red combine with a dump truck. In a flash, he was gone. Merry Christmas!

By Robbie Wolf

All kids look forward to getting presents but they never think about me, the fake Christmas tree. When I get pulled out of the box from practically suffocating in there where I sit for eleven months and only seeing the box sign of 'Sal's Wash Machine Repair.' I think I am blind due to that. Well as I was saying, I get pulled out of the box and almost all my bristles have fallen off of me, soon I am going to be naked! The one sense I have is smelling, and the only benefit is smelling the mint of the candy canes. I forgot to say but my name is Mistletoe, if only that name would find me some love. It's funny how they give me water. Have I mentioned that I am a fake tree? Another thing is that the dog drinks the water...and when he has to go, he goes on me! You know, all kids should just get coal.

By Nataly Mckeirnan

I heard Nick tell Peter "I don't see anyone!" then Peter exclaimed "Yay let's just open one..." "Ok." The next minute all the presents were open. Mom and dad just walked in the house and Peter and Nick ran upstairs and shouted "Oh-No!" The next day they were grounded and had coal in their stockings...I was not surprised!

By Willow Bowen

I hope I will not be cut first! Oh look, the first family is here and there's another one! I know I will be the first one cut. They are walking towards us. Noooooo, my brother! He got cut down. Nooo, the other family is coming for me. Ow ow oof! My face hurts. Ow ow ow! I'm getting dragged to a truck now. Ow ow ow! It is prickly. What are they putting on me?

By Tristen Frisvold

Hi! I am Chris. Is Christmas your favorite holiday? Well, let me tell you something: Christmas sure isn't all it's cracked up to be, and you are about to see why. First, they drag me out of my home and make me ride on the ROOF!!! When they finally get me to their house, they put my rear-end in water and expect me to DRINK IT!!! Oh, and if bottom water wasn't bad enough the toddler poured EGGNOG in it!!! Next, they put heavy balls on my LIMBS and a VERY heavy star on top. Then, they put boxes with paper all over them under me. After that, this old guy put even MORE boxes under me. Finally, after Christmas they FEED ME TO THE COWS!!! In conclusion, I HATE CHRISTMAS!!!

By: Claire Zinn

Boom! I hit the cart and boom, something hit me. It sounded like a glass thing. About a half an hour later I'm being opened. Ouch! Why are these humans so touchy! They are setting me up piece by piece. I am a store-bought tree from Fred's Pine Trees. I know, right? It's an awesome ¨Tree and More Store. It's a bit different from where you probably got your tree. ¨ Liz you're on fire with those ornaments! ¨ the mother remarked. I'm starting to panic, Fire! Fire! Fire! There's fire, don't touch me! I scream. Apparently, she does not hear me and she touches my favorite branch! I hope I don't get lit!

By Peyton Newberg

OW OW OW ! This little toddler keeps pulling off my spines. Now I am bare and naked and everyone can see my insides, like my heart, bones, and my eye sockets but all they see is wood.

One year later, it's Christmas again. The little boy has learned not to pull off my quills. Then, somehow, the boy's family has repaired me!

By Kael Edwards

I love getting to come inside for Christmas! I love getting decorated and the ornaments are my favorite! I love that I am tall and I can watch everyone open their presents. I think Christmas is funny!

By Autumn Gomez

Somebody is walking up to me with an axe. I am sweating right now. CHOP! OW that hurt! I am on a weird mobile. What is this place? They are carrying me again. What the heck? They are putting water into me. This is kind of awkward. Usually, water comes down from a cloud and goes on me. But not today! Oh my gosh! The family is putting stylish gems and colorful balls on me. I feel so spoiled. Oh, it is Christmas Eve. KERPLUNK! Who is that? Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Santa is putting presents around the tree and I say, "Hey, where is mine?" I forgot about you. Well, that's mean! I didn't know that you wanted presents. I started to talk to myself. I wish I got a present. But it is ok. I need to calm down. But wait! I should take all the presents and give the children coleslaw. Ha ha! I am Evil! On Christmas day, the kids come downstairs and the girl starts crying. I feel so happy. The boy said l LOVE COLESLAW! I am FURIOUS!!!

By Daphne Waldher

l was so happy for Christmas to be here. The kids were running. They were eating cookies. I was glowing! The lights were red and green. The kids yelled, "it's snowing!" I was so happy! I love snow!

By Jovani Polanco

Wait not one more ornament or I will collapse! Ouch. "There's the last one" Sam cried "Isn't she a beauty?" Annette stated. Gosh I'm roasting in here thought to myself. "I'm so excited Santa will bring us presents tonight!" Annette squealed. Yay Annette! Santa will bring YOU presents, but Sam, I'm not so sure. I'm pretty sure you're on the naughty list this year. I mean you snuck in Annete's room and stole SANTA'S cookies and you did a lot of bad things! You might get coal in your stocking! There. They are in bed. Then there is a loud THUMP! Gosh, Santa really needs to stick his landing. "Ooo ouch!" I hear. I guess Santa caught on fire! What is that fuzzy thing on me? Uh-oh! I hope it's not what I think it is. Oh no, a cat! Sometimes, I wish I were still in my box.

By Emeree Phelps

Clop, clop, clop. Huh? Clop, clop, clop. What! Oh, it's the kids running down the hall. "Dad, can we open presents?" one kid shouted. "Not het!" he snapped. Ow! There is something on my branch. It's a box! Get off of me! A girl picked up the box that was on me. Aahhh. Then, can you believe what they did? They sprayed me down with really cold water!! Next, they put my rear end in water! And, finally, they put really heavy different colored balls on me AND a really heavy angel on my head! In conclusion, I hate this holiday!!!!

By Myka Horal

Shhhing. Shhhing. Shhhing. Shhhing. Is that a... SAW!!!???? Owwww. "Timber!"announced Charles. I give up, this hurts."We got a good Christmas tree, Lainey," squealed Amanda to her maid. When I got to my new home, Lane and Levi, the twins, carried me indoors. Then Karen, she must be only 3, declared, "I will get the ornaments!!" She has a big box of ornaments! Jessie, Charles' wife, asked, "Amy, will you please put the tinsel on the tree?" What is tinsel? I wondered." "Yes ma'am." "Can I water the tree?!!" squealed Amanda. Oooo, water I'm thirsty. It is Christmas Day! I saw a man named Santa. He brought toys in boxes. He says "Ho Ho Ho." Best Christmas in 1942. "Ho ho ho Merry Christmas!!!"

By Lilaina Severson

Well, I'm in a person's house with a star on the top of my head and lights and shiny balls all over my branches. There are oversized socks hanging over the fireplace, cookies left out, and wrapped toys underneath me, but at that moment, I hear something bang on the roof. The fireplace opens and a guy in fluffy, red coat carrying a giant bag comes out. He's filling the oversized socks with toys from the bag and putting more wrapped toys under me. He puts red and white canes on my branches and takes an elf from a shelf and leaves. I look at the wrapped toys and oversized socks, but suddenly I hear kids running down the stairs and ripping open the wrapped toys and searching the oversized socks and then parents come downstairs and say... Merry Christmas!

By Dutch Jones

Oh my gosh, it's Santa! Wow, I wish I could talk so I could tell him he's the best. But, yet again, I would be yelling SANTA! And the kids must wait until morning to open presents. Ahhhhhhhhh, morning, my favorite time. Why would there be kids running around at 7:00am?! Man, that Evan and Alan! Now they're opening presents. OW!! That dumb cat! Well they're going to their gramas. Byyyyy.

By Ethan Berglund

At last, those annoyingly noisy children and their parents have gone to bed. Now I can start counting how many ornaments I have. I'm almost at 202 when I hear...clo,p clop, clop. Then "Whoa, Rudolph stop right there. Now where's the pup? He's not in my bag! Ho ho ho, there you are, you sneaky little dog! And don't you worry, no more flying. This is your stop." Then I hear a "whoosh, thud" and there is Santa standing with a puppy in his arms. 'Hi Santa!" I want to yell. Then out of nowhere, two elves appear with little suitcases in their hands. "Do you have Sky's puppy and Bay's ruby?" one of the elves ask. "Of course, I do, Squeaky," Santa replies, getting to work putting candy in stockings and tying up Sky's puppy. Finally, Santa left and I finished counting how many ornaments I have. I have 305 ornaments on me. In the morning Sky and Bay open presents. The End!

By Sidney Wolf

I can see Santa on Christmas but sometimes I see coal for the kids, too. Sometimes Santa gives me a truck for Christmas. I can see presents under me. Sometimes I see crazy kids, too. Santa is coming to town and whoa! Looks like he fell through the roof!

By Sam Bagby

Fifth Grade

Jennifer Maves

Family

Happy, caring

Sledding, decorating, cooking

Filled with Christmas spirit

Holidays

By: Marcos Alverez

Ornaments

Shiny, colorful

Hanging, swinging, rotating

Show up during Christmas

Beautiful

By: Kennedy Cannon

Santa

Jolly, merry

Flying, gifting, eating

Ho – ho – let's go!!

Father Christmas

By: Colton Field

Caroling

Loud, joyful

Singing, dancing, surprising

Celebrating a joyful time

Holidays

By: Shantae Cloud

Present

Shiny, colorful

Wrapping, enticing, giving

Magical box of color

Mysterious

By: Donavyn Hunter

Garland

Leafy, sparkling

Decorating, weaving, hanging

Shimmering stream of color

Festive

By: Lincoln Lovgren

Santa

Nice, jolly

Giving, flying, wrapping

Brings joy to all

St. Nick

By: Kelleina Hines

Cookies

Sugary, sweet

Mixing, baking, eating

Yum, that is good

Pastry

By: Keeley Zinn

Ornaments

Pretty, glittery

Hanging, decorating, celebrating

It is absolutely beautiful

Decorations

By: Kaelynn Rager

Elf

Small, sneaky

Hiding, watching, creeping

Helping Santa Claus watch

Helper

By: Treyton Kimble

Candy cane

Colorful, minty

Melting, cracking, bending

Colors that swirl around

Peppermint

By: Heather Davis

Mom

Nice, caring

Shopping, helping, cooking

She is so amazing

Mother

By: Brenna McKeirnan

Holidays

Fun, exciting

Decorating, eating, baking

Put up the lights

Celebrate

By: Mellany Lara

Christmas dinner

Yummy, heaven

Cooking, eating, helping

Delicious food to eat

Scrumptious

By: Giselle Morfin

Lights

Sparkle, colors

Shining, glowing, decorating

Gives us Christmas spirit

Bright

By: Camryn Claassen

Snow

Cold, fluffy

Blowing, melting, swirling

Fun to play in

Bright

By: Kiara Marquez

Christmas tree

Grand, festive

Decorating, shining, hanging

Very pretty with lights

Majestic

By: Josiah Ledgerwood

Candy canes

Sweet, colorful

Unwrapping, licking, breaking

Seems stickier than glue

Sugar

By: Owen Wolf

Christmas

Joyful, merry

Snowing, eating, singing

Wishing you a merry Christmas

Noel

By: Ben Carrol

Elves

Tiny, busy

Spying, watching, building

Working hard for Santa

Helper

By: Chance Savage

Candy canes

Colorful, sweet

Decorating, melting, dissolving

A delicious minty treat

Tasty

By: Talyn Anderson

Sixth Grade

Christa Slaybaugh

Dear Santa,

I know that you've been watching us and I know that I haven't been the best kid, but here are some reasons that I should be on the nice list. Reason No. 1, I'm trying to be nice to my sister. Reason No. 2, I'm getting better about doing my chores. Reason #3 I'm trying really hard not to get mad and react by hitting people. So, let's look at some of my examples for all of these.

Now I'm going to give you some examples from my first reason. I've been nice to my sister. I've been nice to my sister all year because I haven't fought with her a lot this year. I don't hug her if she doesn't want me to. Lastly, at Myers I offer to buy her a drink or ice cream, if she wants. So that was my first reason.

Now here are some examples from my second reason. I'm better about doing my chores. I'm better about doing my chores because I do most of them in the morning. I do my weekly and monthly chores more times than not. Lastly, I try to get them done nicely. (I don't rush through them.)

Now we're on reason three, and I still need to convince you? Anyway, I'll get to the examples, for reason 3. I don't react by hitting. I have gotten mad at my sister countless times but I did not hit her. (a lot that is.) Also, a lot of the boys in my class are annoying, but I don't hit them. Lastly, I have found that I don't hit if I draw a lot in my notebooks.

Yeah but, I still annoy my sister. I don't do all of my chores. (But I try.) And I mainly don't hit because I'm in my room most of the day. So, I do try not to, but it's hard.

In conclusion, I should be on the nice list because I try to be nice to my sister. I'm getting better about doing my chores. And lastly, I don't hit people as much. So those were all my reasons to be on the nice list. So please put me on the nice list.

Sincerely, Olivia

Dear Santa,

Here are three reasons I should be on the nice list; I do my chores. I take care of the animals. I also do responsible stuff. (So please decide I will.)

I do my chores by cleaning the kitchen, taking out the trash. I pick up candy wrappers in the living room, which my brothers and sister drop their candy wrappers. I also put my brother's toys away, when he leaves them in the living room. That's how I do my chores. That I also do my chores.

I take care of the animals by feeding them their pellets or their cat food. I give water to the chickens and I give water to the bunny and the cats. I gather eggs for my mom, if Nick does not do it. I also shut up the chickens in the afternoon. In the morning I open the chicken coop.

I'm responsible so I take care of my younger siblings for my mom. I will make dinner if my mom needs me to or I will help with dinner. I listen to my mom when she tells me to do something for her. I will also open the door for my dad when his hands are full and he needs to come in the house. Then I will shut the door.

Yeah but, I hit my sister because she hit me really hard in the face on the trampoline. But I did apologize, but she did not. I will try not to next time. But I bet she will hit me again. We will also be more careful when we go on the trampoline.

I need to be on the nice list because I do my chores, take care of the animals, and I'm very responsible. Also, it's so I don't have to be on the naughty list. So, did I make it on the nice list? (If I don't, then next year I will be more careful of what I do.)

Sincerely, Hollie

Dear Santa

Here are some reasons I think that I should be put on your nice list this year. For one thing, I have always been trying my best in school, which isn't always easy. I'm always trying my best to do what my teachers or parents say to do. My third reason is I'm always doing my chores at home.

Reason 1: In school I'm always trying to focus when my classmates start talking about something off topic. I always listen during all the classes, even the ones I don't enjoy. I'm always trying to keep my kitten out of trouble, like when she tried to attack our puppy.

Reason 2: I'm always doing all of my homework if I have any. If I'm ever behind on something in school I make it up as soon as I can. My family and I moved this year and I helped pack and tape a bunch of the boxes for the move.

Reason 3: In school I don't always feel like being kind to someone, sometimes I feel like doing anything to just get them away from me but I end up not doing anything to them. When my family and I arrived at our new house I helped unpack the boxes as well which was much easier but still difficult because of the tape. I try my best to do my dishes after a meal so there is less work for my mom or dad.

Yeah but... aside from all that I might have teased and annoyed my younger brother for fun. In my defense, I did not know he was annoyed till he yelled at me to stop and when he yelled at me I did stop teasing him. I did say sorry to my brother for teasing him. I really didn't know he was annoyed though until he said something.

In conclusion you really should put me on the nice list since I've always tried to listen in school, done my best to do what I'm told and I'm always trying to do my chores.

Sincerely, Melody Zimmermann

Dear Santa,

I should be on the nice list because I help my mom around the house. Like I feed the cats and dogs, I give them water, I pick up the yard. I do my homework. I help with the Yard. I will give some reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Reason one-I feed the cats and dogs, and give them food and water twice a day. I take them on walks for my mom. I clean out the cat's litter box and clean up the litter around the cat's litter box that they kick out. This is one reason I should be on the nice list.

Reason two- I help my mom with the yard. I help clean up the poop even though it stinks and I step in it sometimes. I help mow the yard and I pick up the leaves and the dogs' toys. Then I pick up the sticks and garbage that my dogs tear up

Reason three- I do all my homework in class and I get good grades. I don't rush through it. I have sixth grade answers. I make sure the teacher can read my handwriting.

But one time I hit my brothers for not helping me even though I was cleaning up their mess. Then I threw his baby Yoda stuffed animal down the stairs but in my defense, he hit me first and made the mess on purpose and blamed it on me. But I did say I'm sorry even though I was really mad.

This is why I should be on the nice list because. I help my mom around the house. I help with the dogs and I feed them and take them on walks. I help with the yard like picking up leaves and mow I said sorry to my brother even though I didn't have to. This is why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Destinee

Dear Santa,

I have three great reasons why I should be on the nice list. These are three reasons why. I make sure that the bathroom stays clean, I help Dad in the shop, and I play with my brothers. I even help them when they want me to. In the following paragraphs, I will tell you three reasons why I should be on the nice list.

First, it is my responsibility to make sure that all of the down stairs bathrooms sinks are pearly white. It is also my job to keep the shower clean and tidy. I have to keep the counters clean and toothpaste free. I also have to clean the mirror every other Saturday. My brother helps me clean the mirror every other Saturday. Last but not least I have to keep the bathtub clean and mud free.

Next, I help my dad. When I go seeding with Dad, I love the job of filling the drill with treated seed. I also love to help Dad fix the trucks that are brought into the shop. Sometimes, I get the job of pushing in the clutch. If you ask me what I love to do with Dad it will be, helping him in the shop and checking the fields with him. I also get to help Dad make the truck boxes and beds. I also love helping Dad weld the boxes together. It is not my job to help Dad paint the boxes and beds. The painting is Dad's privilege.

Lastly, I should be on the nice list because I help my older brother Nick in his shop. When my brothers want me to, I will play in the mud with them. When they want me to, I will play in the dirt with them. When I am not busy, I will go rabbit hunting with them. Nick says that rabbit tastes like chicken. We get them and give them to our cow dog Star. We do it for target practice and because they eat my mom's garden. We also go pigeon hunting because my mom also hates them too.

I was naughty a couple of times but I am better now. One example is, I hit my brother because he was being a stinker. He was hitting, pinching, and kicking me in the leg. I was doing self-defense. We said sorry after the fight. The rest of the day, we had to play together.

So, these are the three reasons why I should be on the nice list. I kept the bathroom clean, I helped Dad in the shop, and I played with my brothers. I think that these are great reasons why I should be on the nose list. Every fight I had I learned from it. Finally, these are three reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Heather Hastings

Dear Santa,

I've done many nice things this year. Here are only some of the things I've done. I help around the house and do my homework. Another thing I do is take care of my dog. These are three nice things I've done this year.

The first reason I should be on the nice list is because I help around the house. When I notice the garbage is full, I take it out and then put another garbage bag in the garbage can. After Cormac, my little brother, goes to bed there is a mess in the living room so I pick up the toys. I make my bed almost every morning. I sometimes even make my sister's bed too. I also do the laundry. I do my own laundry so my parents don't have to worry about it and I usually put a load of my siblings' clothes in the washer before I go to bed. As you can see, I help around the house a lot. That is my first reason why I should be on the nice list.

The second reason I should be on the nice list is I do my homework. When my teacher gives me time to work on it in class, I never waste the time. I always work very hard during class time to finish it. If I happen to still have some homework left, I always do it at home after school. I never put it off until later. Homework is always first for me. That's the second reason why I should be on the nice list.

The third reason I should be on the nice list is because I take care of my dog. After school I always walk her around town. She is always so wound up when I get home so I take her on a long walk. I also feed her. She loves food, so it is very important that she gets fed on time. In the morning I get her out of bed. After that I watch her till 6:45 then I get ready for school. That is the third reason why I should be on the nice list.

Yeah but, on the other hand I hit my sister. It was in defense. She hit me first and was about to hit me again. So, I hit her back. I did say sorry and it was my first time hitting her. I should still be on the nice list because I said I was sorry and I only hit her once.

In conclusion I should be on the nice list because I help around the house. Another thing I do is my homework. Last but not least, I take care of my dog. I did hit my sister but I said I was sorry. These are only three reasons I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Reagan

Dear Santa,

Please put me on your nice list! I promise I have been good this year. I have helped out around the house, I feed and work with the animals, and I have good grades.

First, I help around the house. I cleaned the play room and reorganized the totes. We are remodeling our kitchen and I helped Dad knock down the lowered ceiling and held the boards for Dad to nail them to the ceiling. We have two huge maple trees in our yard, my job was to drive the four-wheeler to the leaf piles, haul the leaves to the pasture, and dump them.

Second, I have good grades. I have gotten an A on most of my tests, such as getting 100% on my math test. I have read over 100.0 AR points this trimester and my goal was only 80 points. I do not have any missing assignments, so I get to play Jr High Basketball.

Also, I help with the animals. I help move the cows when we need to give them their shots. I feed the dogs, cats, and cows when I am the first to wake up. I exercise the dogs by throwing them their bone.

Yeah But, there were these times I did not help Hudson when he asked me to help him and I didn't, resulting in him getting hurt. From now on I will help him when he asks for my help.

Santa, I hope these three reasons convinced you to put me on your nice list. Helping around the house, having good grades, and helping with the animals. I really have been good this year.

Sincerely, Nolan

Dear Santa,

Please put me on the nice list. I'll be good, I promise. I think I should be on the nice list because I take care of my cats by cleaning up after them and feeding them. I was also nice-ish to my brother by helping him do stuff I don't want to do. I help my mom with chores around the house as well. Please think about what I have to say, and put me on the nice list.

First of all, I think I should be on the nice list because I take care of my five cats by scooping cat litter every single day. I also take care of my cats by feeding them when my mom is gone so that they won't get hungry. I also play with them so that they can burn their energy and go to sleep. Even though it's fun playing with them it's still a chore. This is also important because it shows I'm responsible enough to be on the nice list.

Secondly, I deserve to be on the nice list because I was nice–ish to my brother by helping him fix his go kart/ Christmas present by cleaning all the mud and gunk off of it even though I did not want to. I was also nice–ish to him by not stealing his Halloween candy even though it was very tempting. I also only put one lump of coal instead of filling it with coal. Even after my sister encouraged me to fill his stocking. Another way I was nice to my brother was by not tripping him in the hallway.

Next, should be on the nice list because I help do chores around the house like cleaning toilets for my mom. I also help out by scooping dog poop with my dad. Another way I help out is by picking up all my clothes from around the house every single day. Even though I don't enjoy doing these chores I still do them for my mom. I also helped around the house by feeding the dogs.

Yeah but, I might have been naughty by not scooping cat litter for a few days when I was supposed to scoop it every day. I got yelled at and now I scoop it every single day. If I don't scoop cat litter, we will have to get the kittens a new home. That would be very sad because one of the kittens likes to suckle on my boy cat. So that's why I will always scoop cat litter.

Lastly, I think I should be on the nice list because I care of the cats by feeding them and cleaning their litter box. I have also been nice-ish to my brother by helping him on his go kart and not stealing his candy. Another reason I should be on the nice list is because I help with chores around the house by scooping dog poop and picking up my clothes. This is why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Baby.

Dear santa,

Here are three reasons I think I should be on the nice list. When I clean most of the house before people come over. I dont beat up my nephu's when they are being anoying. I share my handsainitizer with my friends and family.

Here are some ways I clean most of the house before people come over. I clean the bathroom and the gross toilet. I clean the hallway and put my stuff away. I clean the living room and put Ivans toys away even tho he gets them back out.

Here are some ways i dont beat up my nephu's try to anoy me. They are really young to they are crazy. They like to eat candy that grandpa gives them. They like to be mean to me for the craziest reasons.

Here are some way i share my handsanitizer with my friends and family. Some handsanitier can be expensive but i let them use it. Even if they have their own handsanitier i let them use it. with the hansanitier price i let them use it.

Here is one way I'm saying sorry and hope to be on the nice list. Some times I get mad and yell at Mom and Dad but I say sorry and try not to do it again.

So there are some reasons I think I should be on the nice list. Even tho i sometimes I yell at Mom and Dad but i say sorry .Please let me be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Kylee Jo W

Dear Santa,

I should be on the nice list because I help around the house. I sometimes make dinner, and I do the dishes. Santa, if this doesn't convince you to put me on the nice list nothing will. Also, I do more, this is just a little of what I do. Again, I should be on the nice list. Knaw you may read on.

First of all, I help around the house by taking out the garbage which stinks. I do the laundry including folding. I especially like to fold when the clothes are worm. I even pick up the dog poop which also stinks like 100 times more. I also mo the lon wich is very tiring.

Secondly, I have sometimes made dinner which I am bad at. Don't ask, just keep on reading. I have made spaghetti even if it wasn't very good. I have made macorione but the noodles were not done. "Hey but I tried!" I also have made a lot of cookies.

Then, I do the dishes I unload and reload the dishwasher, almost every day. I also do the hand wash. Even sometimes wash the counters. I do not like when I am doing the dishes and my hands are wrinkled raisins. But I do it eny whay.

Yeah but, When I was little, I hit my cousin with his baby bottle. But to be honest he probably deserved it. But we still get along. And I love him so so much. But then he got pay back and bit me. I promise I will not do it again unless he definitely deserves it.

These are my three reasons why I should be on the nice list. I help around the house, I sometimes make dinner, and I do the dishes.

Sincerely, your sweet Ariah Bingman

P.S. Please put me on the nice list I have bin good.->>>*

Dear Santa,

I deserve to be on the nice list because I try really hard to do my homework. I go outside with my sister (at night) to the garbage so she isn't scared of the dark. I take care of the cat so she doesn't get sick and so my mom doesn't have to.

I deserve to be on the nice list because I work really hard to get my homework done. I ask for help when I need it. I work hard to get it done. This is one reason why I should be on the nice list.

I deserve to be on the nice list because I help my sister take the garbage down to the garbage can because she is scared (of the dark). She's not scared when I'm with her. I only do it for her. She only gets really scared because we have loose town dogs. That's another reason why I should be on the nice list.

I deserve to be on the nice list because I take care of my cat Jewel so my mom doesn't have to. I take care of her so she doesn't get sick. I do it so my mom doesn't get mad at me. I do it for my mom and my cat. This is another reason why I should be on the nice list.

Yeah but:

I pulled my sister's hair because I got mad at her. I will try not to do it again.

My name deserves to be on the nice list because I work really, really hard to get my assignments done. I go to the garbage can with my sister so she's not scared. I take care of Jewel (the cat) so my mom doesn't have to. Those are all the reasons why I should be one the nice list.

Sincerely, Brianne

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list because I helped my mom move into the new house. I do my homework when I'm supposed to, and I help my mom watch Owynn.

I helped my mom move into the new house. I had to help my mom all day. I also helped her paint the whole house. I painted my room and helped her with the rest of it. I helped her with the really heavy stuff like the couch and the beds. I even helped her get my bed down the stairs, and all of my book shelves and my desk.

I do all my homework when I'm supposed to. Right when I get home from school, I will get my homework done. Even if it takes a couple hours, I will get it done. Whenever my mom tells me to go do it, I will do it. Sometimes when I don't get it done in the morning. I will set an alarm on my phone for six thirty. Then I get up at six fourth instead of six thirty.

I help my mom watch my little brother. When my mom wants to go to the store or somewhere else, and we dont want to go. I will stay home and watch Owynn. Whenever we go to our Meme's because our mom has to work, I will help my Meme watch Owynn because he is a lot to handle. Like if he starts acting crazy and running around like a maniac, I will go get him and make him sit down. When he wants to go play at the park, I will take him and watch until he wants to go home. If we are at our nehibors and Owynn and Hannah want to go to the park I'll get Savannah and we will all go and hangout.

Sometimes I steal the Nintendo Switch from Owynn, and I dont give it back until my mom yells at me to give it back. I get mad and then I give it back. But then I dont say I'm sorry. But now that I hurt his feelings. I won't steal it from him and if I do now, I know to say I'm sorry.

This is why I think I should be on the nicelist because I helped my mom move into the new house. I do all of my homework, and I help watch Owynn.

Sincerely, Addyson Maki

Dear Santa,

I really think I deserve to be on the nice list. Firstly, I do all my chores on time. Secondly, I am very responsible. And lastly, I save and spend my money wisely so please put my name on the nice list. I promise I'm a really good kid.

1. I do my chores. When the garbage is full and I'm the last one to put something in it ,I always take it out. When I had 4H pigs, I brought food scraps to them every day and scooped their poop. And lastly, when I get home from school, I unload the dishwasher almost every day. I also do laundry a lot and I am really good at folding clothes fast.

2. I am very responsible. When my parents and the Nagles were cutting meat in the garage, my brother and I watched the Nagle's kids, Cooper and Claire, for about 4 hours.If my parents ask me to do something I usually do it the first time. Also, this year my brother and I went trick or treating by ourselves this year. We got a lot of candy and I still have a lot left so I rashioned it out perfectly.

3. I save and spend my money wisely. Every year, when I sell my pig at fair, I make about $1,500.This year my profit was around $1,800. I've also made about $300 just by putting things in the fair over the years and doing chores around the house. I've also bought presents for family and friends with my own money so I really deserve to be on the nice list.

Yeah, but sometimes I steal my brother's things and hide them from him. Things like lego, candy, and toys.I always give them back and I tell him sorry if he finds out. Also, I always feel really guilty afterwards if it makes you feel better. Everyone isn't perfect you know.

I think I deserve to be on the nice list because I do my chores, spend and save my money wisely, and most importantly, I am very responsible. So please put my name on the nice list Santa. I promise I'm a really good kid. I will even eat my vegetables at the next diner.

Sincerely, Tatum Jones

Dear Santa,

Hey Santa, I hope you get this. Sometimes stuff gets caught up in the mail. I think I deserve to be on the nice list. Here are some reasons I should be on the nice list. I take care of my dog when it's not my turn to take care of her. I also work hard in class. I help my mom take care of my little sister, Genevieve.

Reason number one is I take care of my dog. Our family dog Honey is a golden lab, so she is pretty strong. One time I had to watch Honey for Reagan when she was at a friend's house. Before my basketball season, I watched Honey every day after school because before my basketball season, was my sister's basketball season. Every night I put Honey to bed. When I put Honey to bed, I take her to the bathroom then I put her in her crate.

Second reason is I try as hard as I can most of the time while I'm In class. Some days I don't do as well as other day's. Every time I have homework I get it done. Then I can go play. When my teacher gives me an assignment I get on it and get it done. If I have a problem in class I'll try to ask for help.

Last but not least, I take care of my little sister and sometimes she is a hassle. After school every day I used to walk her home. Sometimes That is fun and other times it isn't. Other times I watch her at my big sisters sporting events.one time I even watched her over night. That was fun.

One time I was noughty when I ate Reagan's peanut butter pancake. I was not patient. My pancake was still in the microwave so I just had to wait 30 more seconds till it was done. I'm allergic to peanut butter so that didn't turn out well. I had to go to the emergency room.

I think I should be on the nice list despite the one time I ate that peanut butter pancake. I think I should be on the nice list because I helped watch my dog. I work hard in school. I also help watch my little sister. That's a lot so you should give me some slack.

Sincerely, Rory McKeirnan

Dear Santa,

Please put me on your nice list, for I've been very nice this year. These are my reasons that I should be on the nice list. I always do my homework. Another reason I should be on the nice list is that, I take care of my cats. A third reason is that I usually play with my sister.

Some of the times I've gotten my homework done is shown below.

I missed two days of school fishing and was done the next day. Another time I got my homework done was when I was on quarantine and got it done as fast as I could. I also went to Nampa to visit my family because of my grandpa's death, but I did get my homework done. As you can see, I always try to get my homework done on time.

Here are some times from this year of when I've taken care of my cats. My first example is that I clean the cats litter box every day before school. A second example is that I fill up their food when it gets empty. A third example of when I have taken care of my cats is that whenever my cats throw up, I always pick it up.

These are some examples of when I have played with my sister. One example is that I jump on the trampline with my sister. I also play legos with her, and help her pick up the legos. I also drive remote controle cars with my sister. As you can see, I love playing with my sister.

Yeah but, one time I hit my sister. But she's the one who wrestle, and I told her she could get hurt. I said I'm sorry though and she forgave me. I hope you'll forgive me too and put me on your nice list.

So, I should be on the nice list because I always do my homework. I also take care of my cats every day. I also usually play with my sister. These are my three reasons that I should be on the nice list, please put me on it.

Sincerely, Kaleb Miller

Dear Santa,

I want to be on the nice list Santa. I can't go to the north pole before Christmas, the next plane is April and I could not go to the north pole in time to tell you why I should be on the nice list. I deserve to be on the nice list. Here are my reasons: First I watch my sister after school almost every day second, I keep my siblings busy any time my parents need me to, reason three I feed my pets. I hope this is enough reasons to be on the nice list. But these are the reasons why I should be on the nice list.

My first reason is I watch my sister after school everyday. I watch her even if she's being rude or not helping me do chores. Even after school when I am tired and she's a butt I still tolerate her. I watch her for almost two hours each day or until my dad gets home but I still help her even if she's not kind to me. I have watched her since school started and almost every day since then. This means almost 10 hours each week. This is my first reason I should be on the nice list.

My second reason is I play with my siblings to keep them busy if my parents want them out of they're way. I will put games in my room to keep them busy. I will make my room a mess just so they are busy playing then of course we clean it. When they play in my room they have less of a chance of getting in trouble. This is my second reason I should be on the nice list.

I feed my pets if they need food. This is my third reason. I feed my dog every night, I feed my turtle, and I make sure my cat has food. I also make sure all my pets have water. I also feed my pigs when we have them. I have to make sure my pigs have food or they don't get heavier. It would affect me at fair if he does not make weight.

Yeah but, I do get mad at my siblings and I sometimes don't handle things the right way. I'm trying to get better. And I did step on my sister's foot and it did hurt her but she tried punching me in the face. I did say sorry and I did not do it again. But I should be on the nice list.

These are the reasons why I should be on the nice list. I watch my sister after school, I play with my siblings when my mom needs them out of her way, and I feed and make sure my pets have water. Therefore, I should be on the nice list. Just because I was mean those times does not mean I should not be on the nice list. Please Santa put me on the nice list.

Sincerely, RaeLyn

Dear santa,

I know I've been naughty and nice, everyone has, but I feel like I deserve to be on the nice list because...These are my three reasons why I think I should be on the nice list because. NO.1 I listen in class. NO.2 I'm nice. NO.3 I always do my homework.

Reason 1. NO.1 I don't mess around in class and actually try my hardest on my math homework and on everything else. NO.2 i do all my homework in class and rarely ever get homework except in math because math is hard for me. NO.3 I understand everything I do and pay attention in class so I don't get homework.

Reason 2. NO.1 I don't hit people because I can keep my cool when I get mad. NO.2 i dont throw a temper tantrum because i understand that if you do throw a temper tantrum then u wont get things your way or you wont get everything you want. NO.3 I'm not mean and when someone tells me to do something, I always do it and don't refuse it and walk off.

Reason 3. NO.1 I try to do my homework in class and if i don't, then i always get it done at home. NO.2 I always participate in class and when I get called on I always do what the teacher asks. NO.3 I do my homework every night so i dont fail.

Yeah but... There was this one time where I let my cousin get on my back and I purposely gave him a bloody nose. And he landed head first and I am very sorry for that.

Those are my three reasons why I think I deserve to be on the nice list.

NO.1 I listen in class. NO.2 I'm nice. NO.3 and I always do my homework.

Sincerely, Christian

Dear santa'

Here are my three reasons why I should be on the naughty list.

● Reason 1: I argue.

● Reason 2:I don't do my chores.

● Reason 3:I yell.

Arguing is definitely a reason to be on the naughty list. I had argued against doing my chores. I argued against staying home. I argued against going to school.

The second reason why I should be on th naughty list is because I don't do my chores. For example, I don't do the litter boxes. Also I never do the dishes or cook.

The last reason I should be on the naughty list is because I yell a lot. I even yell at the cops and other authorities. Also, sometimes I yell at my family but I still love them.

Yeah but...I really am a caring and loving person. I take care of my animals at home. At school I help kids that are having a bad time and are feeling down.

Santa, I thought I should be on the naughty list, but maybe I can make the nice list this year. I'll have you decide.

Sincerely, Marcus

Hi Santa,

My name is Conrad. And I am going to try to persuade you to put me on the nice list. My three reasons are: I try hard on basketball, I believe in the lord, and I do my homework.I hope this letter will get you to put me on the nice list. I don't think I want coal.

My first reason is I think that I should be on the nice list because I try hard at basketball. When I go to practice I do my wall shots and kill shots. Then I try my hardest to hustle all the time even when I am getting water. I also try to listen and say "YES COACH" or "YES SIR," all the time.

My second reason is I believe in the lord. The lord is so much fun to learn about! Every night my family reads God's word and soaks up all the good stuff he has to say. My family and I try to make our lives a Christ filled foundation. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, " Trust in the lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will lead your paths straight." I also try to pray as much as I can. At school, I try to pray at lunch. I also pray at dinner. I have been praying about this house that we will likely be moving to. It is a hard decision to make, But God has everything planned out.

My third reason is I do my homework. I try to keep up on my homework, and so far I have no missing assignments. I try to concentrate to get the work done. I try to keep up on my grades so I can play sports. Math is a little hard, but I am starting to get the hang of it. I also try to keep my pencils sharpened so my writing will be nice and clear.

But I can be a little naughty sometimes, like when I threw a ton of mud on the pump house and smeared it all over the place. My mom got so mad! But I learned from that when my mom gave me three bare bum swats with a wooden spoon! I definitely learned from that time! Those swats hurt! So, I think I should be on the nice list because I try hard and put all my effort into basketball, I believe and make my life a foundation of the lord, and I try hard on my homework. Thank you for reading.

Conrad Nelson

Dear Santa,

I have 3 really good reasons why I deserve to be on the nice list this year.I hope you think these are good enough for you. Me on the naughty list i think you got the wrong person not me pfft.Hope you are all rested up because another years coming.So Santa i know i don't really have been good this year but please have mercy ill try harder next year.

My first reason is I take all the trash out every wednesday all year round. I also take all the trash out every wednesday. I am the only one who feeds and gives the dogs water.Im also pretty sure I have good grades. Well I sure hope I have good grades.

Reason 2 is that I vacuum and dust every Tuesday.And I vacuum and dust while being as graceful as a discombobulated deer or a ponderous panda. I know I am not very graceful at all.And I clean without being told to.There is nothing within human capabilities I can do more of to be on the nice list.

Reason3 I am nice to my sister no matter how aggravated I get I never yell at her.And when she gets hurt im always the first person to come to her well i try to be at least. And I'm the only one who ever plays with her, they're always busy I guess.And when she gets a project I'm the one who does it with her.I also made slime with her and she's been wanting to do that for a long time.

Yeah but,

I kinda talked back to my mom because I didn't want to scrap the glue of the stairs so my mom could paint it.And slammed my door to my room because i was mad at my step dad.Im good now it wasn't as bad as i thought.I was really tired and having a bad day.that day was harsh though i still have my regrets.

OH PLEASE SANTA I TRIED TO BE NICE ALL YEAR ROUND BUT ITS WAY TO HARD. I EVEN TRIED HARDER IN SPORTS THAN EVER BEFORE. I EVEN DESTROYED MY BRAIN WORKING ON MY SCHOOL WORK. PLEASE SANTA PUT ME ON THE NICE LIST. I rest my case on how I deserve to be on the nice list.

Sincerely, James

Dear Santa,

I have been super good this year. I have helped Mom around the house. I feed my sisters and my animals too because she hurt her ankle. I do my homework even when it is late at night.

This is my first reason I should be on the nice list. I take out the trash almost all the time, even when it is dark. I mop the floor when I have extra time or when mom tells me to, I clean my room to. I always make it cleaner than my sisters. (Hers is super dirty.) Sometimes I will help my sister clean her room, but she has to give me something. One time I asked for her room but she did not give me it.

This is my second reason why I should be on the nice list. My sister recently hurt her back so I had to feed the steers. Then she hurt her ankle so I have been feeding the steers for a at least 2 months. I just got pigs to. They are for a show in Moses Lake. I feed them in the dark and sometimes I feed them in the morning. My family has two dog and sometimes I feed them but I don't mind because it is not wet or cold and the dogs are nice and cute.

This is my third reason why I should be on the nice list. I do my homework at home even when it is late at night. I try my harvest to make my work look good. I try so hard to not have no homework but sometimes I have some.

Yeah but I was sasy to Miss.Shimmer. I got my hat tooken away but I said sorry and I don't were my hat inside any more. But we can just forget about that moment and move too the good moments.

Please Santa, please put me on the nice list. I do my homework. I do my chores. I feed my animals all of them.

Tyler Dixon