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Brooke Lovgren

Pre-K

By Joanna

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I got angry at my mom for making me clean my room. I would like a baby doll for Christmas.

Love, Joanna

By Lilah

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I accidently pushed my sister off the bed. I would like two more cats that are a boy and a girl for Christmas.

Love, Lilah

By Colson

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I hit someone. I would like a toy firetruck for Christmas.

Love, Colson

By Ellie

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I was talking when I was not supposed to be. I would like a cat robot for Christmas.

Love, Ellie

By Riley

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I was jumping on the counters. I would baby stroller for Christmas.

Love, Riley

By McKenna

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I was throwing snowballs at school. I would like accessories and an American Girl doll for Christmas.

Love, McKenna

By Madelyn

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I got angry at my mom and dad because they told me to clean up my room. I would like a big Barbie house with an elevator for Christmas.

Love, Madelyn

By Carson

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I pinched my brother. I would like farm sheds to put my farm toys in for Christmas.

Love, Carson

By Sawyer

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I bit my brother. I would like a sprayer with booms that do not fall off and fold in for Christmas.

Love, Sawyer

By Bennett

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I pushed my sister when she was on the couch. I would like remote control car for Christmas.

Love, Bennett

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I hit my mom. I would like an RC car for Christmas.

Love, Luke

By Kamryn

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I jumped on the couch. I would like a microphone for Christmas.

Love, Kamryn

By RJ

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the one time I pushed someone. I would like a toy Baymax that flies for Christmas.

Love, RJ

By Jerry

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the time I threw snowballs at people. I would like graham crackers for Christmas.

Love, Jerry

By Jace

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the time I was playing and I wasn't supposed to be. I would like Berenstain Bear and Dr. Seuss books for Christmas.

Love, Jace

By Jameson

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year except for the time I wrestling with Francis. I would like an RC car for Christmas.

Love, Jameson

By Wynzlow

Dear Santa,

I would like ice cream toys for Christmas.

Love, Wynzlow

Mrs. Adela Ledgerwood

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Kindergarten

I am on the nice list because...

By Elijah Vidales

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because always my mommy drops stuff, I help her pick it up.

Love, Elijah Vidales

By Riley Baldwin

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I've be nice all week. I help mommy cook dinner and breakfast for me.

Love, Riley Baldwin

By Clara Browitt

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I pick up my room.

Love, Clara Browitt

By Kevin Burnstad

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I have been good in school. I pick up then my brother and sister make a mess then I pick it up for them.

Love, Kevin Burnstad

By Dublin Daley

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I was cleaning my bed, my room and cleaning my house.

Love, Dublin Daley

By Maisyn Ebeck

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I help my mom throw away my brother's diaper. I even throw away the poopy ones!

Love, Maisyn Ebeck

By Merritt Heitstuman

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I give my baby my toys when I'm done.

Love, Merritt Heitstuman

By Jade Lyman

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I work so hard for Mrs. Ledgerwood, and I clean up my bed.

Love, Jade Lyman

By Keyla Marquez

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I help my mom with the toys. I help Kiki with her room.

Love, Keyla Marquez

By Mayson Mee

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I'm nice to my cat and I eat all my food.

Love, Mayson Mee

By Cooper Nagle

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I be nice to my mom. I clean with her.

Love, Cooper Nagle

By Katherine Severson

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I be nice to my mom and dad.

Love, Katherine Severson

By Brynlee Stallcop

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I help mama wash the dishes and make dinner.

Love, Brynlee Stallcop

By Sterling Weimer

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I pick up my toys.

Love, Sterling Weimer

By Charlie Schwindt

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I help my mom clean up daddy's hair when she cuts his hair and I help my mom clean my bedroom and water the plants.

Love, Charlie Schwindt

By Greyson Wade

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I be nice to my daddy and everyone else and I clean my room.

Love, Greyson Wade

By Peyton Farrance

Dear Santa,

I am on the nice list because I clean up my messes all by myself. I help my mommy do dishes.

Love, Peyton Farrance

Michelle Conn

1st grade

If you could ask Santa any question, what would you ask? How do you think he might answer?

By London Barnes

I would ask Santa: how do you get all the presents delivered in one day?

I think he would say: my elves help me.

By Miles Bean

I would ask Santa: how do you name your elves?

I think he would say: I just think of names.

By Caden Bennett

I would ask Santa: how do you deliver presents in 8 seconds?

I think he would say: magic

By Michelle Bingman

I would ask Santa: how do your reindeer float?

I think he would say: because they have magic

By Serenity Boyd-Allman

I would ask Santa: how do you make toys Santa?

I think he would say: with my elves

By Easton Curnutt

I would ask Santa: how is your bag so big inside?

I think he would say: because it has magic

By Damian DeBord

I would ask Santa: how do you make toys so fast?

I think he would say: with his elves

By Gus Feider

I would ask Santa: how did you harness the magic of Christmas?

I think he would say: I just turned it into dust.

By Addison Frisvold

I would ask Santa: how do the reindeer fly without wings?

I think he would say: the magic glitter

By Symone Fruh

I would ask Santa: how do your reindeer fly?

I think he would say: he doesn't know

By Abbygail Gingerich

I would ask Santa: how does Santa fit in the chimney?

I think he would say: his magic

By Kanin Koller

I would ask Santa: how do you see everyone in one night?

I think he would say: with a screen

By Jake Ledgerwood

I would ask Santa: how does the Christmas star make the reindeer fly?

I think he would say: it is magical

By Nicky Lyman

I would ask Santa: how do you make toys?

I think he would say: I have help from my elves.

By Brantley McKeirnan

I would ask Santa: how do you fit in the chimney?

I think he would say: magic

By Genevieve McKeirnan

I would ask Santa: how do you fit down a chimney?

I think he would say: magic

By Logan Morgan

I would ask Santa: how do your reindeer fly?

I think he would say: he has magic from the sleigh.

By Keaton Petty

I would ask Santa: how do you see everyone in one night?

I think he would say: magic

By Everly Phelps

I would ask Santa: how do you deliver presents in one night?

I think he would say: reindeer

By Justin Rager

I would ask Santa: how do you tame a black panther?

I think he would say: you give it lots of meat.

By Redington Shaver

I would ask Santa: how do you deliver presents for people who don't have a chimney?

I think he would say: he makes one out of magic.

By Chase Warren

I would ask Santa: how do you fit kayaks down the chimney?

I think he would say: I use magic dust.

Home Schooled Student

Dear Santa,

Hope you had a good year. How much snow did you have this year? We got a lot of snow last night. I was wondering what happened to our red-haired elf Rosie? I want to keep our black-haired girl Rosie #2. I'm hoping to get some magnetic tops for my Pair glasses, a stuffed unicorn animal, a watch with games like Angala had, and neon green and black switch controllers. Last year you gave us a chocolate oranges with pop rocks in them, I'd love one again. Also, can I get a candy cane that's not spicy? Happy birthday Jesus!

Freya McFarland

B J Cannon

1st/2nd Combo

If you could give a special gift to someone, who would it be? What would you give them and why?

By Elizabeth Lindgren 1st

I would choose my gradma because she is nis and she cooks for us. I would giv my gradma two more birds because she luvs their beautiful colrs.

By Aurora DesJardin Vasquez 2nd

My sister because she means the world to me and I love her. I would choose to give her dinosor legos because she loves them as much as I love her.

By Brody Kelly 2nd

I would choose my mom and dad because they are special to me. I am going to get my mom a massaging chair because she needs a break. I would get my dad a hunting ticket because he wants to hunt with me.

By Hadley Hames 2nd

My cusin Cole is really nice. I would choose to get him a new puppy. His favorit animul is a puppy. His siblings all ready have puppys so I think it would be nice.

By Hazel Setzer 2nd

I love my mom so I would want to give her a new car. She has always wantd a new car. My mom is always busy taking care of the baby and she is always so stressed. I love my mom.

By Autumn Dixon 1st

I would giv my mom a picture of me. My mom is speshol and I like to spend time with my mom

By AuroraMae Reed 1st

I would get my mom a fone because I love her so much. Even if I can't aford it at all. I chose my mom because I love her so much.

By Rylan Berglund 2nd

I would choose to give my brother Ethan army guys because it's on his Christmas list. Ethan meens the world to me and I love him. When he wants to play by himself, I understand. I always like playing with Ethan.

By Brooks Smith 1st

I chose to give my mom a present because she's so specil to me. I want to git mom 10 robots so she doesn't have to clene the hous and she can jump on the trampoline with me.

By Ashton Setzer 2nd

I chose to give my mom the present of sleep because River never lets mom get eny sleep. I choosed my mom because she helps us and I love my mom.

By Francis Burke 2nd

My mom means the world to me and I want to do something special for her! I would love to give her roses because she loves roses.

By Evelyn Burnstad 2nd

I chose to give my mom Tracy a warm snow soot because it's so cold wen she feeds the horses. I chose my mom because I love her.

By Bradley Gingerich 1st

My dad is magnifsnit! I would giv him more shotgun shels because he needs more shotgun shels for hunting pheasants. Hunting with my dad is speshal.

By Magdalynn Mckeehan 1st

My dad Kameron is speshil to me because he is fun, awesome, and cool and I love him. I would give him tools so we can work on a race car together.

By Landon Gilbert 1st

I love my dog Scout. I would git a chuw toy for him. I chose my dog Scout because I love him and he loves chuw toys.

By Isabella Gephart 1st

I chose my mom because she is sweet to me. I would get her elvs and a Christmas tre. I would get elvs to help decorat the tre with us and a tre because she rely wants one.

By Hud Klaveano 2nd

I chose my dad because he is the best. He is fun, he is cool, and he loves me back. I want to give my dad a Chevy like his old one because he likes Chevys and he liked that pickup.

Mrs. McKeehan

2nd Grade

North Pole Job Applications

Name: Aurora Brant

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am a reindeer. I can help him to help others. I am helpful and I am kind.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would help him on the sleigh.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I would like to go around the world.

2. I would love to fly with Santa Claus.

3. I could eat all the carrots in the world.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I help my grandma with dishes so I am responsible.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Candy Cane

Name: Anyiah Parris

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am organized and responsible.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

Because I can do whatever Santa wants me to do.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I can help pull the sled.

2. I can also get lots of treats.

3. I would be petted.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do chores at my house.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Abbey

Name: Maverick Stroisch

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I can fix toys if they get broken in 10 minutes.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

A floating toy motorcycle, if you are hungry at night the headlight will turn on.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I like fixing.

2. I like doing chores.

3. I like organizing.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

Taking care of my brother and sister

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Monarch

Name: Josh Rager

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am strong and I am honest.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would be great at pulling the sleigh.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I want to be able to get on top of houses.

2. I want to be able to be magical and fly through the air.

3. I want to know that I am helping get presents around.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I mow lawns with a big mower so I know how to drive and navigate.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Swift Mechanic

Name: Josh Phelps

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am good at pulling sleds. I am a pro and I am kind.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I am good at helping people.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I'm a good helper.

2. I'm good at pulling sleds.

3. I'm a good, nice, and kind.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

Cuz I like to make beds.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Max

Name: Blake Lindgren

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I would be great being an elf because I like making stuff and wrapping presents.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

An RC toy plane cause I like planes

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Because he's nice

2. Because he's popular

3. Because he's magic

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do a LOT! of chores.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Kelse Vote

Name: Lily Hyer

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I will be on the job, be a good toy maker, and to wrap presents.

What toy ideas to you have for children next year?

A brownie maker. A baby doll that's gross.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Because I will be helpful.

2. I will be hard working.

3. Be good

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

Kind heart, helpful, charming, on time, and joyful

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Katie Maker

Name: Charlee Ann Stallcop

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

You should hire me. I am good at cleaning up. I stay organized. I am kind.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

A light on a boot so kids can do chores

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I believe in you.

2. I watch shows, your elves are cool.

3. I see you sometimes, you are cool.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I watch my brothers. I clean the house and clean my bedroom. I do chores with animals.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Joy

Name: Tytus Horal

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

Please hire me. I'll be nice as possible and I will wrap presents as fast as I can.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

A giant tractor and a combine and an excavator

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Because I would make the highest toy.

2. I would make the coolest toy.

3. I would make the smallest toy.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I wash the dishes and mow the grass and clean the house.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Malvenn

Name: Cashup Klaveano

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am helpful, I am always ready for directions, and I am capable to do stuff.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

A mini music band, famous painters/Bob Ross, and very hard technology such as iPads and stuff like that.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. So I can report to Santa.

2. So I can build toys.

3. So I can fly.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

A job that I have had before was helping my dad build toys and elves have to build toys.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Moophy

Name: Kylie Lovgren

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I would pull the sleigh for you every day.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would pull the sleigh.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I would pull your sleigh.

2. I would do everything.

3. I would help you.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I have to take care of Molly and clean the litter box.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Starlite

Name: Justin Hastings

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am helpful and help wrap presents.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

A mini drone, RC car, excavator

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. So I can be silly.

2. Because he is funny.

3. So I can fly.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do the dishes and clean my room.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Reses Peses

Name: Sierra Porter

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am really smart. That's why I will be good.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would make a good reindeer at pulling a sleigh.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Cuz it sounds fun.

2. You get to see Santa.

3. I like Santa.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do skill work, it helps me learn.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Snoee

Name: Nicholas Van Vogt

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am helpful.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

Toy rainbows turkey

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Building toys

2. Wrapping presents

3. Helping people that fall

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do chores for pets.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Jeff

Name: Kasen Taylor

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am good at unwrapping presents.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

Because I would land on a roof

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. Because it is fun

2. Because I would be jolly

3. I would be good

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I would be a reindeer.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Bob!

Name: Emilee Blickenstaff

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am creative, kind, and nice.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

Toy trains, unicorns, and glow in the dark basketballs

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. So I could meet the reindeer

2. To make kids happy with toys

3. To have cocoa breaks

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

Taking care of Gracie because she is a full time job

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Sparkle

Name: Hudson Newberg

Job: Elf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I can help Santa build toys and wrap presents

What toy ideas do you have for children next year?

I would make a robot dog

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. It would be fun!

2. I want to see Santa's village.

3. It would be a pleasure to work with him.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I do the dishes at home.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your name to be? Cizer

Name: Lazarus Lakey

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I am honest and kind.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would make a good reindeer because I would know how to lift off and Santa would be happy.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I love Santa.

2. I love that he gives out presents.

3. I love to fly.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I have about 10 chores at home. I feed the dogs and cats every day.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Rudolph

Name: Gabe Scoggin

Job: Reindeer

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team?

I can pull Santa's sleigh.

Why would you make a good reindeer?

I would make a great reindeer.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I can guide Santa's sleigh.

2. I can help Santa.

3. I can keep all of the reindeer together.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you?

I can pull Santa's sleigh.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Blitzen

Mrs. Katie Landkammer

3rd Grade Angels

What Christmas means to me...

By: Harper Dixon

What Christmas Means to Me...When my family comes to town and we have hot cocoa and have cookies. When Christmas comes I see all of my family. On Christmas...I go sledding and have fun with my mom and dad.

My favirot thing about Christmas...You can open presents around with my family and enjoy the fire and see the frost.

By: Alyssa Miller

What Christmas Means to Me...At Christmas me and my family go down stairs and go to open my presents. At Christmas are tree is shinning so bright. At Chismas me and my family eat turkey stuffing, and on Chistmas eve we hear raindeer feet on our roof. On Christmas day the soft feeling of my stocking on Christmas Day.

By: Klaire Reisdorph

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas means family coming to town and travling to other family members. On December first my elf on the shelf Macey comes and we get to find her. At Christmas time I feel warm and cozy inside. On Christmas snow means a lot to kids because there are fun things to do in the snow like snow ball fights and snow angels and snowmen! That's what Christmas means to me.

By: Abigail Baldwin

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas mean to be with family. Sit the Christmas tree. I love the Christmas dinner. I love the snow to have snowball fights. I love to open presints.

By: Harper Fruh

What Christmas Means to Me...When Christmas come, I feel a snowflak on the tip of my nows.

I think Christmas is fun because you will get to open the presents. At Christmas time me and my family put up the tree and I get to deckerate the tree. I like Christmas because I get to open presents with my family.

By: Gage Severson

What Christmas Means to Me...On Christmas we poot up the tree. When Christmas comes there is no school. At Christmas time we put up decorations. I like Christmas because we can celibrate the birth of Jesus and the holy family.

By: Aubree Barnes

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas means lighted Christmas at night. I have a Christmas reindeer named randy he waches me and makes sure I am good. Christmas means we celebrate the birth of Jesus. My favorite thing about Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree.

By: Dominick Debord

What Christmas Means to Me...I like Christmas because no scool!! And another thing I like about Christmas is going sleding. One of my favorite things to do on Christmas is hanging with the fam. Christmas is the best because you get to drink eggnog.

By: Tyson Fultz

What Christmas Means to Me...Having family. I love opening presents. I like to set up the Christmas tree. I love to have snow ball fits and I love to mack snow angels to have fun time at Christmas brak.

By: Owynn Guy Maki

What Christmas Means to Me...I like to sled it is fun. I also like to eat Big Dinners. I also like to spin time wiff my family. Christmas mens that we celebrate Jesus' Birthday.

By: Hazel Phelps

What Christmas Means to Me...I love I also like to celebrate the birth of Jesus with my family. I really like to build forts in the snow. I have a elf on the shelf he doesn't like to talk vary much but I still say hi.

By: Lucianne Field

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas means Jesus's birthday and thinking of others. When Christmas comes I like to find my elf on the shelf and write notes. His name is Lappy. At Christmas time I like to have nerf wars at grandma's. Zack, Kalie, Nate, Colty, and I like to play. On Christmas morning I like to stay in my pj's and open presents' with family at our house then go to grandma's house and open presents.

By: Delilah Waldher

What Christmas Means to Me...When Christmas comes, I feel snowflakes on my tung. At Christmas time, I go sledding with my dad, Daphne, grama, grapa and mom. Some of my favorit Christmas things, are seeing family members that I don't always see and giving gifts and getting gifts. On Christmas, I love hugging my elf because Santa makes fella lose his magic for the day.

By: Khloe Petty

What Christmas Means to Me...I think Christmas means family fun and family snowball fights. Christmas means macking family smile and have fun. On Christmas day Keaton and me we go get my mom, dad and Karley to go open presents! I like Christmas because you get to spend Christmas with family and open presents from under the tree.

By: Calien Sky Aldirch

What Christmas Means to Me...I think Christmas is cool I like Christmas I love Christmas It is cool

By: Colyer David Nelson

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas means Jesuses birthday and him being born in the manger and God and Jesuses holy family. Christmas is a celebration holiday of Jesus Crist being brought down to the world to die for our sins. On Christmas we go sleding and celebrate Jesus and do advent until Christmas and do some snowball fight's at home. At Christmas time we go to Grama and Grampo's house and Gramy's and Grampey's house to get cool presents then we go home and go sleding sometimes.

By: Lila Young

What Christmas Means to Me...Christmas means decorating our houses. And spending time with family. And I have a elf on the shelf Named snowflake she likes to hang up side down. Christmas means we get to do snow angels and snow in the air. I smell good dinner. In the oven. And pie. We get to go sleding. In the moutens and it is Really fun And when we go sleding we go Really fast.

By: Nola Claassen

What Christmas Means to Me...On Christmas, you can make snowmen and go snowmobiling and sledding. I love Christmas because you can spend more time with family and make lots of memories. Christmas is where you celebrate Jesus's birthday. My favorite thing to do in December is look for my elf MiMi.

By: Max Humphries

What Christmas Means to Me...My family is gitting the tree. We are going to decorate the tree and put the star on the top. When Chistmas comes I'm going to have a snow ball fight. On Chrismas I'm going to build a snowman.

Mrs. Claassen

4th Grade

Write about your holiday traditions that they look forward to each year.

By Nickolus Wiggins

Some of our family traditions are: putting Christmas lights on the tree. I open presents after Christmas Breakfast with my family. I love wrapping presents. I help wrap presents, too. And I love to help put up the lights also. I like to help my family buy things at the store to decorate the house we even have our own tree with the ornaments.

By Colton Davis

Do you have a holiday tradition? If you do put it on a paper like I do. One of my traditions is decorating with so many enormous snowmen and the tree and lights that glisten in the dark. Another tradition is decorating the tree. We put shining beads on the tree with hundreds of lights and also ornaments. The last tradition is our meals. We have all sorts of things. Tacos are magnificently nice to have!

By Blake Warren

Hi my name is Blake and here are some activities we do on Christmas. I like to go out for a tootle on a snowmobile in the mountains. Once I had an elf on the shelf but I kicked him out because he ate all of the brownies! He also made a huge mess in the bathroom. He wasted six rolls of useful toilet paper!

By Willow Rager

I have some favorite Christmas traditions. Every year we bake and decorate cookies. We decorate our tree and have sweet candy. Then we have a game of hide-and-seek.

By Alexis Lindgren

I'm sitting here wondering what your favorite tradition is. My top three are saran wrap ball, getting to go sledding, and getting my mom to make delicious Christmas pancakes. So you're probably wondering, what is a saran wrap ball. A saran wrap ball is where you have saran wrap and you buy stuff that is little and you put it on the saran wrap and make a ball. And you know how sledding goes. But we have an enormous barn and by our barn there is a tall hill and we climb it and sled down very quickly. Last but not least, getting my mom to make delicious Christmas pancakes. She gets the batter and pours it over the whole thing and makes it thick. She flips it and gets a cookie cutter and not just any, but Christmas ones. And the pushes it in the pancake. So those are my top three favorite traditions.

By Shaun Bingman

So, the first tradition our family does is we go to the mountains to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. We don't want one too miniature to decorate and put ornaments on, or too enormous to put inside. Then we wait for all the snow and ice to thaw (which is a daily process and is hard to wait), then we start decorating the excellent sized tree. Then, me and my many other fellow 4-H members hop onto a float for the Christmas parade (Date: 11/26/2022) and toss candy at friends and family (and I somehow ran out of candy at the end of Main Street and I only threw 2 pieces of candy at the families)! And our last, but not least family tradition is when we get Advent Calendars on December 1st (about) every year, and what I like about it is the chocolate shapes, but what I don't like about it is that it's really hard to be patient on what all the chocolate figures are going to be shaped like (but my sister just ignored my parents by them telling her to not eat more than 1 a day and she shoved them all into her mouth in one day! And now she instantly regretted it because she is constantly begging for me to give her my chocolate all day long). And that is all the Christmas Traditions my family and I do.

By Aubree Ledgerwood

Do you have a Christmas tradition? Well, we do. This is what we do. My family likes to create reindeer food. We use oats and sparkly glitter. We also put our Christmas tree up. My family and I also go shopping for presents for our family.

By Josh Hastings

Do you have a Christmas tradition? My family does. We have elves and they hide. Every morning we find them. They usually come on December 1. Another tradition is we go to my grandma's and we open presents there. On Thanksgiving we put names in a hat and then draw a piece of paper and whoever you draw you have to get a present for that person. Another tradition is we make cookies, we get milk, too and put them on a plate for Santa. We also get carrots and put them on a plate for the reindeer.

By Brooklyn Ledgerwood

My favorite holiday traditions are building a snowman and making hot cocoa with a candy cane and whipped cream. Also, you can't forget mini marshmallows. It is my absolute favorite! Another tradition is to open presents with my family. I also love to listen to Christmas music and hear the bells jingle. Finally, I make reindeer food with my grandma. I put glitter in it so the reindeer can find it. We also love to make Gingerbread houses with my family. Merry Christmas!

By Emmerson Taylor

Hot cocoa is one of our family traditions. We always drink it by the fire in the mornings and we always drink it with candy canes and marshmallows. Sometimes we make a little cup of cocoa for our elves, Snowflake and Hulk. Another one of our Christmas traditions is opening presents with the family. I also love to go caroling with my 4-H Club!

By Lily Kelly

These are my family traditions. We set up the Christmas tree in the living room before Christmas. We open the presents. At my home and we have family time together. I see my papa. And have yummy food.

By Mackinzie Ledgerwood

Does your family have a Christmas tradition? My family has a few traditions. Our grandma gives our family an advent calendar every year. In the morning, we devour pancakes, sausage, and hashbrowns. We also open stockings and then we open presents. We always go to our grandma's house with our cousins and eat. We also open presents at our grandma's house.

By Hannah Lynn Fleming

My Holiday Traditions: One family tradition is sledding! We go sledding at the golf course. The hillock is where I spend time sledding. I have a sled that can turn left and right. It is unique because my father hand made it. When I am sledding down the hillock, I love to dodge the trees! So, it makes it tricky sledding down the hillock. One time I almost crashed into a tree! I still had fun! Another family tradition is going to choo choo park! There is a hillock with light up penguins at the top. My sister and I like to chase each other through the field of penguins! They have trees that have holes and we like to take pictures under the trees! There are trains that you can stand on and one of them has a bell. There is a line to pull a rope. The rope is connected to the bell and when you pull the rope the bell rings! The whole place is covered in lights and at night it looks so pretty! When we are tired and cold, we go get food and go home.

By Ellasyn Phelps

My Christmas traditions are opening one present on Christmas Eve. Another one is building a gingerbread house together, eating cinnamon rolls, and drinking hot cocoa on Christmas. My favorite part is making a gingerbread man. We also take turns opening presents on Christmas morning. We like to open our stockings very first. Another Christmas tradition is we go sledding on the big hills at the golf course on Christmas day, then we have hot cocoa with marshmallows!! And my most favorite thing is being with my family!

By Kitana DesJardin Vasquez

Jingle bell, Jingle bell, Jingle all the way! This is one of my holiday traditions, singing Christmas songs. Another is making eggnog, decorating the tree, watching our favorite Christmas movies. Three more things I LOVE to do are playing in the snow, using my Advent Calendar, and my all-time favorite is that we always go around and peek at all the lighted houses. The thing I love the most is jolly, cheerfulness, and the delight in the traditions!

By Collin Hames

There are many assorted traditions around the world. I have some that I like to celebrate. For example, my cousins and I go to my grandma's house. Almost every time we play board game. Sometimes we play my cousin's VR. On Christmas Eve, we leave cookies and milk for Santa. Those are some of my favorite family traditions during the holidays!

By Allie Gingerich

I have a couple of favorite traditions that I would like to share with you! The first thing I would like to share with you is that every year my mom gets all three of us an Advent Calendar to keep track of Christmas! The second thing is caroling. I love to go caroling with my 4-H Club! The third thing is I love making gingerbread houses! The fourth and last thing is that I love my aunt Kendra's Christmas dinner! The thing I love the most is her stuffing and brockamolie! Thank you for reading! And I almost forgot to tell you to have a Very Merry Christmas!!!!

By Karl Burnstad

Some of my favorite family traditions are decorating the house. Oh, it's so gorgeous once we finish. One other Christmas tradition is going to get our Christmas tree. Once we finish, it looks like I just walked into heaven. All of my family adore putting ornaments on our Christmas tree. But I have to say the most prized tradition of all is likely getting together with my whole family. I admire when we open stockings, then we open presents from mom and dad, and finally we go to our grama and grampa's house and rip open presents.

By Adrian Tornez Alvarez

I have some fun holiday traditions. I like to decorate the house. I put ornaments and lights on the Christmas tree. I like to open presents. I have fun in the snow! I like playing in the snow every weekend in Winter.

By Brayden McKeirnan

Merry Christmas Pomeroy! I will be telling you about my family traditions. We always go to the cabin. Here are the things we do. We go sledding, eat lots of food, play games and look for Bigfoot prints near the cabin with my cousins. Another tradition is that we make reindeer food for the reindeer. I hope you like my traditions. Oh, have a good Christmas Pomeroy.

By Teigen Anderson

I have a few special holiday traditions. They are spending time with family. Our grandma comes to our house and plays games with me. She hugs my mom, Talyn, and me. Ice-skating is another tradition. We go to Lewiston and we sign our names on the board. I go with my grandma and Talyn, because my mom doesn't like ice skating because she doesn't want to fall down. The last tradition is drinking hot cocoa while watching Christmas movies. We love watching Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2.

These are two of my favorite family traditions. One is that every year we go up to the mountains and pick out a tree but that's not my favorite part. My favorite part is when we play in the cold frosty snow. We have snowball fights every time and this year and last year we walked across the frozen rock pond! It was so slippery and then we get the perfect tree and decorate it with all of our glimmering ornaments and lights. It's so pretty and makes the house smell like the snowy pine mountains. My second favorite tradition is playing with my grandma's elf on the shelf. But one year Ellie touched it and we had to lightly sprinkle sugar on it so it could have it's magic back. It is so fun every year! PS. it poops out M&Ms™

Dilan Bingman

Do you have Christmas traditions? Well, I do. One of the things is going outside and watching the glistening snowflakes falling down to the ground. Another tradition is putting up the Christmas tree. The last one is making Christmas tree cookies.

Jasmen Browitt

Annie McKeirnan

5th Grade

Poetry

By Claire Zinn

Father Christmas

Santa Claus

Happy, merry

Rushing, laughing, cookie-eating

A merry jolly soul

Magical

By Sidney Wolf

Leroy the Redneck Reindeer

Leroy

Funny, party animal

Dancing, hard-working, delivering

Helping Santa on Christmas

Redneck Reindeer

By Daphne Waldher

1,2,3 Go!

Sledding

Amazing, fast

Running, sliding, rushing

Wind in my face

Outstanding

By Allie Van Vogt

Winter in December

Snow

White, cold

Freezing, snowing, melting

Kids playing in winter

The winter snow

By Michael Tuck

Children's Presents

Presents

Surprising, gifting

Opening, jumping, laughing

All the kids playing

Jolly

By Karmen Porter

Yummy Goodness

Gingerbread man

Golden-brown, crunchy

Cooking, laughing, running

Sprinkles and frosting everywhere!

Cookie went crunch

By Eme Phelps

The Cozy Fire

Fire

Beautiful, hot

Crackling, flaring, singing

Wonderful colors mixed together

Cozy

By Peyton Newberg

It's On!

Snow tubing

Cold, exciting

Flying, rushing, gliding

Zooming down snowy hills

Heart-racing action

By Dutch Vaughn Jones

Nummy, Nummy

Cookies

Crunchy, chewy

Eating, melting, disappearing

Santa comes, cookies gone

Dessert

By Frank Humphries III

Burning Cocoa

Esophagus

Warm, hot

Burning, flowing, pain

Hot cocoa burning throat

Burning up

By Tristen Frisvold

Cocoa

Marshmallows in cocoa

Squishy, fluffy

Floating, spinning, sinking

A warm cozy mug

Relax

By Gauge Bales

Santa Claus

Cookies

Nice, fluffy

Flying, delivering, eating

Delivers presents to kids

Saint Nick

By Kael Edwards

Christmas Snow

Snow

Pearlish, Frost-bite

Freezing, falling, changing

Sledding gleefully down show drifts

Stress relieving

By Willow Bowen

Winter Ice

Ice

Hard, fun

Freezing, sliding, falling

Ice, Ice, Baby

Hail

By Meira Barnes

Presents

Toys

Fun, classic

Laughing, unwrapping, playing

Santa brings and gives presents

Gifts

By Ethan Berglund

Red Nose

Rudolph

Kind, friendly

Pulling, gliding, racing

Prancin' through the sky

Prancer

Mrs. Maves

5th Grade

Cinquain Poems

By Ladd Baser

MEAN TO NICE

Scrooge

Grumpy, Mean

Independent, Rude, Uncaring

Turns Mean to Nice

Grinch

By Autumn Gomez

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Lights

Bright, Cheery

Hanging, Decorating, Flashing

Christmas lights are wonderful

Fun

By Sophie Miller

MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

Meaning

Joyful, Magical

Traveled, Born, Loved

Jesus born in manger

Best Gift Ever

By Robbie Wolf

CHRISTMAS DINNER

Dinner

Warm, Filling

Baked, Eaten, Loved

Melt in your mouth

Holiday Feast

By Ruger Shaver

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

Stockings

Colorful, Soft

Filled, Hanging, Gifted

If naughty, get coal

Essential

By Myka Horal

WRAPPED PRESENTS

Presents

Festive, Mysterious

Glistened, Opened, Wrapped

Pretty paper with bows

Gifts

By Natalie McKeirnan

DANCING SNOWFLAKES

Snowflakes

Small, Freezing

Falling, Dancing, Glistening

Cold, pretty snowflakes everywhere

Blizzards

By Jovani Polanco

CHRISTMAS VIBES

Christmas Morning

Excited, Happy

Yelling, Unwrapping, Jumping

Excitement in the air

Joyful

By Cassie Domras

WRAPPED PRESENTS

Presents

Bright, Beautiful

Wrapped, Unopened, Enjoyed

Heart filled with love

Gifts

By Lilaina Severson

CHRISTMAS MEANING

Jesus' Birth

Happy, Holy

Exciting, Gifted, Heart-filled

No crying – he makes

Christ was born

By Aubrea Borley

CHRISTMAS ELF

Elf

Cheerful, Festive

Working, Helping, Building

Helping Santa with toys

Helper

By Emma Phelps

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Lights

Bright, Colorful

Sparkling, Hanging, Glowing

Creating festive light everywhere

Shining

By Owen Browitt

SANTA CLAUS

Santa

Fat, jolly

Eating, Drinking, Sleeping

Stealing cookies from kids

St. Nick

By Trinity Baldwin

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Yummy

Delicious, Sweet

Baked, Decorated, Frosted

They are soooo good

Scrumptious

By Corbin Nelson

CHRISTMAS TREATS

Cookies

Delicious, Beautiful

Frosted, Decorated, Eaten

My favorite Christmas cookie

Santa's treat

Christa Slaybaugh

6th Grade letters

By Treyton Kimble

Dear Santa,

Here are three reasons why I should be on the nice list. First I take the trash out when I'm supposed to. Second, I have only A's and B's in school, especially math which I'm good at.Third I feed the dogs when I am told to.

My First reason is that I take the trash out. And I take it out when it's full. I take it out when I'm told to. And I put a new bag in.

My second reason is that I have only A's and B's. And I work hard at school. I pay attention at school. And I know stuff.

My third reason is that I feed the dogs. And I check their food just to make sure. I open new dog food bags. And I also take care of them.

Yeah but, I may have fought with my brother. But I said I was sorry and it was all good. And I haven't done anything since.

Hopefully these three reasons convince you to put me on the nice list. My first reason is that I take out the trash. My second reason is I have only A's and B's. My third reason is that I feed the dogs.

Sincerely, Treyton Kimble

By Talyn

Dear Santa,

These are three reasons why I deserve to be no santa nice list:

I do the dishes for my mom. Sometimes I will empty out the dishwasher after they are clean. I can help my mom put them away if she needs help. Some times after dinner I will clean off my plate and rinse them off.

I mow the lawn if my dad tells me to sometimes if I try to make is look decent so I can get it done faster and so I can do stuff with friends. I would empty out the bag but we don't use it. sometimes if I am not lazy I will sweep of the sidewalk or take the lawn mower.

For school work I make sure all my papers are turned in. I have ok grades. I help Donavyn on problems. If I have time I will put my name on it but if you dont you will lose half of the percent. Sometimes if I focus I have neat handwriting.

I can only think of one time when I was naughty. It was when I was nine I touched the elf on the shelf and he was gone for 3 years and my little sister was mad at me.

That is the reason why I think I deserve to be on the nice list I mow the lawn when my mom tells me to and I help with my baby brother.

Sincerely, Talyn

By Shantae

Dear Santa,

3 reasons I deserve to be on Santa's nice list:

● I'm kind

● I'm grateful

● I'm nice to my friends

Reason 1,

I helped clean the playground, the whole house, and I even gave a kid some candy when he didn't have any.

Reason 2,

I only get 1 piece of candy each day, don't get exactly what I want, and I don't get what everybody gets.

Reason 3,

I help my friends if they get hurt, if they have a rough day we talk about it, and if they want something I might get it for them.

Something I did that was naughty, I stole a piece of chocolate from my mom but I bought a new one. I'm kind, grateful, and nice to my friends so I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Shantae

By Owen

Dear Santa,

These are my three reasons why I should be on the nice list. No.1 I am really nice to people. No. 2 I clean our house. No. 3 I have good grades.

No. 1 I am nice. I say please and thank you when I am getting my food. I am very cooperative when people ask me to do something, I do it. I give people opportunities, like I pass in basketball.

No. 2 I clean our house. When my mom asks me to do something like sweeping or vacuuming, I do it. If my room is dirty, I clean it. When my brother needed help cleaning his house, I helped.

No. 3 My grades. I have doubled my AR reading goal which was 25 points. I always try my best and work as hard as I can. I get my work done on time.

I guess one time I was reading when I was supposed to get my work done. But, I stopped doing that because I don't like getting in trouble.

I am nice, I have good grades, and I clean house are my three reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Owen

P.S. Stop picking favorites Santa!!

By Mellany Lara

Dear Santa,

Here are 3 reasons why I should be on the nice list: I feed my dog. I do my homework. I keep my room clean.

Reason one I feed my dog so that my grandma doesn't have to. I feed my dog so that my dog doesn't starve. I feed my dog so that my dog will be happy.

Reason two I do my homework so that it's not late. I do my homework so that I don't have to do it early in the morning at school. I do my homework so that I won't worry about it.

Reason three, I pick up my stuffed animals. I pick up my messes. I put away my books.

One time I back talked to my grandma. I apologized and I will try not to do it again. I hope she forgave me.

So I think I should be on the nice list. By me feeding my dog, doing my homework, and by keeping my room clean. So I hope you put me on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Mellany Lara

By Marcos

Dear Santa,

Reason 1. After school chores

Reason 2. Take care of little brother

Reason 3. Not bothering older brother

Reason 1's example: after school I fold all of my family members' clothes nicely, I take out the trash without being told, and I mow the lawn.

Reason 2's example: I feed my lil brother when he's hungry, I check on him when he is quiet and alone, whenever he's bleeding I grab him a band aid.

Reason 3's example: so most of the time I go in his room while he's playing a game and mess him up so I don't go in his room, don't piggy back ride him, and the reason I annoy my brother is because I'm mostly bored all the time [except if I have homework].

This part is where I've been naughty, so one time I went shopping with my parents and they were both talking to a stranger and I tried to get my parents attention but they wouldn't pay attention. So I grabbed a soda from the store, shook it up, and threw it on the ground. The bottle went flying leaving me wet in soda and got grounded for 1 month. So I will never EVER do that again.

But again here Is the stuff I did to be on the nice list.

Reason 1: again I do after school chores.

Reason 2: I take care of my little brother.

Reason 3: I don't annoy my older brother when I'm annoyed.

Sincerely,

Marcos

By Lincoln Lovgren

Dear Santa,

I should be on the nice list because I get good grades, I help my parents wash cars during summer and I help around the house.

My first reason, I get A's and B's. For the most part I get good grades.

My second reason is I wash my parents' cars. It helps them out and I clean the horse trailer out after we use it.

My third reason is l mow the lawn for my parents. It lets our dog out to run around and I feed the animals.

On time I was bad when I got F's, but I fixed it by getting more A's.

Those are my reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Lincoln Lovgren

By Kennedy Cannon

Dear Santa,

Here are 3 reasons why I deserve to be on Santa's nice list because I feed the animals, I do the dishes, and I do the laundry.

First, I feed the animals when I come home from school. I feed them everyday so my brother doesn't have too. I will do it when the weather is hot or cold.

Next, I always do the dishes after dinner or before. I do the dishes everyday. I also do them when I am told it doesn't matter what I am doing.

Also, I help out with clothes when I need to. I do them when my mom has stuff to do. I fold clothes very nicely.

Lastly, I might yell at my Brother sometimes but I am better now. I only do it when my brother is being mean or rude, so technically I am just defending myself!

I feed the animals, do the dishes, and do the laundry everyday so I think I deserve to be on the nice list please!

Sincerely,

Kennedy Cannon <3

Dear santa,

I deserve to be on the nice list because I help mom bake cookies, cupcakes, and pies.

I know this year I yelled but I made sure to say sorry.

Love,

Keeley Zinn

By Kaelynn

Dear Santa,

These are my three main reasons I should be on the nice list: I keep my room clean, I do my homework, and I go to bed on time.

I keep my room clean. I pick up my clothes in my room. I make my bed every morning. And feed my fish when I get up.

I do my homework. I do my homework when I'm told. I do it if I don't finish in class. And I practice to get better.

I go to bed on time every night at 8:00. I dont stay up late except for weekends. I don't make loud noises when I stay up late.

The one time I was naughty was when I didn't go to bed till 12:00. It was on a school night. I only did it once, and I never did it again.

Keeping my room clean, doing my homework, and going to bed on time is why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Kaelynn

By Josiah

Dear Santa,

These are my three reasons why I deserve to be on Santa's nice list. I do the dishes, I help my sisters, and I also take care of my pets and steers.

My first reason is I do the dishes. I rinse the dishes then put them in the dishwasher. Then I unload the dishwasher and put the dishes where they belong so they are ready to use.

My second reason is that I help my sisters. I help my sisters with their homework if they don't get it. I also help them with video games because they are not very good at them and I think I am good at them.

My third and final reason is that I take care of animals. I feed the dogs and the fish. I also water the dogs. And last but not least I feed my steer and sometimes my sisters steers too.

Yeah but, I sometimes tell my sisters the wrong answer. In a game, so whatever challenge we are doing I can get a head start.

These are my three main reasons why I should be on the nice list. I hope you consider them.

Sincerely,

Josiah

By Heather

Dear Santa,

I have 3 reasons why I deserve to be on the nice list. I take care of my dog all the time, I keep most of my grades in the 80%-100% on average, and I've only been grounded once.

Penny, my dog, is technically my dad's as well, but I take care of her. I'm the only one who stops what I'm doing to help her. She almost always responds to me or my voice.

In my whole report card (so far) I only have one "F". I think my most common grade is a "B+". I only have two to three "Ds"

The reason I was grounded was very small. It was only for one or two weeks. I also got ungrounded very quickly.

Yeah, I scolded Penny for something small but wouldn't do it again. What she did could have led to a very bad habit.

Since I take care of my dog, keep my grades up, and have only been grounded once, I think I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Heather

By Giselle

Dear Santa,

I deserve to be on your nice list. And here are my reasons: I help my mom out, I make food for my family, and I clean my room when asked. I'm not always doing these chores/activities a whole ton but at least I help my mom out, I clean, and I make food for the family.

And some examples are, I go help my mom clean the library, I also help clean Dye Seed, and I help around the house. Sometimes I don't want to clean but I don't have a choice. Sometimes I have to clean the whole house to hangout with my friends.

Next I make cookies, pasta, and enchiladas so my family can think of me as a nice person so they buy me the best presents on any holiday. Cooking and baking is one of my favorite activities to do in my spare time like sometimes I bake treats with my sister for church and also for special occasions.

My last but not least reason is I pick up my clothes, I make my bed once in a while, and I vacuum my room when i'm done cleaning. My sisters are the problem. The room is always a mess. I share a room with my 2 other siblings so the room is sometimes messy.

The one time I was the naughtiest was when we were at Disneyland this summer and we went to our hotel to rest and we were going to go swim and my mom asked for a water and she said I had to pay for it but I said I had no money when I did so she ended up buying it herself. She also said we had to buy our own food and drinks and I said I wasted all my money so she ended up buying me a whole ton of stuff!

Santa, I deserve to be on your nice list this Christmas because I help my mom out, I make food for the family, and I clean my room.

Sincerely,

Giselle

By Donavyn

Dear Santa,

Here are 3 reasons why I should be on the nice list:

First, I should be on the nice list because all of the things that I want for christmas everybody in my family can use. Another reason is that I play sports. The last reason is that I'm a good citizen.

First thing is that everything I want for christmas my whole family and everybody outside my family can use. I want a new xbox, my brother's xbox recently broke so I'm going to give him my new one or my old one. Another thing I want is that I want a new four-wheeler because my dirtbike got stolen. My dad loves four-wheelers so he can ride it too.

Now I'm going to list some good things I did this year. First I helped my friend Treyton get up in basketball. I didn't just help Treyton get up, I helped a lot of people get up after they fall in basketball. Another thing I did well was that I helped Treyton and a bunch of other people get up in football like Josiah, Owen, Colton and a bunch of other people. Another reason is that in basketball I helped Kale get up when he got fouled by Braxton, and fell.

Things I did well this year. First, I held the door for a lady and a guy when they were going into the church. Another reason is that I helped my brother down the stairs because he went up them and he needs help getting down. Another reason is that I helped my grandma up the stairs when she had her hip replaced so I helped her do things around the house.

Sincerely,

Donavyn

By Colton Field

Dear Santa,

3 reasons why I should be on the nice list are:

● I play with my sister.

● I help take care of my 1,2,3, and 4 year old cousins.

● When my mom needs help with dinner I will help her without her asking.

Reason 1: I play with my sister.

When my parents are busy I play with my little sister. When my little sister is sad I offer to play. When we are bored we will maybe play a board game.

Reason 2: I help take care of my little cousins.

On holidays when they come over to our place I help keep them busy. I help keep them from falling down the stairs. When they are sad I attempt to cheer them up and just chill.

Reason 3: I will help mom with dinner without her asking.

I stirred the soup while mom made other things. I whisked the batter while mom went to the store. I also set the table when it is time.

A time when I was naughty was when I shot my sister with a NERF gun. I did say sorry though. Do you still think that I should be on the nice list?

The three reasons why I should be on the nice list are: I play with my sister, I help take care of my little cousins, and I help my mom with dinner. I think that those are some good reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Colton Field

By Chance Savage

Dear Santa,

Here are a few reasons why I should be on the nice list:

1: I do the dishes.

2: I watch my brother.

3: rake the leaves.

First, I do the dishes when I am told, so I do not get in trouble. I put the dishes away when there is nothing to do. The most important thing is to put them where they go.

Second, I watch my brother when my parents are busy. When they are cleaning or cooking dinner for us. When he comes into my room I have to watch him so he does not choke.

Lastly, I will tell you about raking leaves. I rake the leaves when my yard looks like garbage. Also, I do it when I am told. I do it when it is dry because you can't do it when it's frozen.

Yeah, but when I am back talking I won't get to do anything! So I wont do it again.

I do everything I am told so I can do fun things.

Sincerely,

Chance Savage

By Camryn

Dear Santa,

These are some reasons I should be on the nice list.

One reason is that I always share with my friends. Whenever they ask for gum I usually give them some. At lunch if I don't want some of my food I give it to them. And if they ever come to my house I always let them use my stuff.

Another reason is I am responsible. I always remember to feed my pets, unlike my sister. I keep my room clean too. I always do my work and get it done on time. Even if I am busy or have games. My grades are pretty good.

The last reason is because I help my parents. I help my mom when she asks. I do some chores like unload the dishwasher, feed my pets and vacuum. Usually I don't complain when my parents tell me to do it.

But, I have been bad a few times. I call my sister names and hit her and throw her around. Sometimes she deserves it. But I can try not to do that anymore. It will be hard but I will try my best.

Those are the reasons I should be on the nice list. I am responsible, I share with my friends and I help my parents. I hope you will put me on the nice list this year.

Sincerely,

Camryn

By Brenna McKeirnan

Dear Santa,

I deserve to be on your nice list because I am nice and kind, I help my family, and feed the animals. I can help people that I know and take care of my family. I help my mom cook tacos for dinner. The way I help my family is to help feed the chickens and bunnies.

I know that I was sometimes naughty this year when I snapped at my brothers but now I'm patient. I can be kind, helpful and take care of the animals and my family.

Sincerely, Brenna McKeirnan

By Ben Carroll

Dear Santa,

Here is some reasons I should be on the nice list: When my sister was sad, I hugged her. Additionally, I make my family feel better when they are sad. Also, I do my homework.

Here are some examples from this year: First, I became friends with Owen & Saih (they used to be mean to me, but now we're friends.) When my mom couldn't walk to make her own lunch I made it for her. Also,I did my math homework without help and mom was proud.

Here are some more examples: When my sister was sad because I hurt her, I said sorry. I help my mom by making dinner. I do my work in school so no one has to deal with me.

Here are the last 3 reasons: I do my chores daily, and I don't give guff when I need to do them. I don't fight over homework. I also used to steal but I don't anymore.

So that proves that I should be on the nice list because I hugged my family when they were sad, helped my mom, and did my homework.

Sincerely,

Ben Carroll