Pam Dudding
Contributing writer
From the East Coast of the United States in New Castle, to the snowy North Pole where Santa lives, letters from young students that were sent have been answered.
Several students in McCleary Elementary School recently wrote their Christmas “wish lists” to Jolly Ole’ St. Nicholas.
School teachers shared that they always enjoy this time of year as the kids seem get quite creative in their letters plus they love to see the sparkle in the students’ eyes as they express their desires to relay to Santa.
Several classes shared their thoughts to their teacher or wrote personal letters themselves. The heartfelt messages make one wish they could be a kid again, even if “just for a day.”
Amanda Wente’s Kindergarten-1 Class wrote:
- Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I help clean. How does your one reindeer have a glowing nose? I want one. I want a truck like my blue one I had before it broke. It plays music and lights up. Merry Christmas, Santa. Love, Malakai
- Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year I have helped my pawpaw Gene fold laundry some and I have shared my toys with my brother. I was wondering how do the reindeer sleep on Christmas Eve? For Christmas I would like to have an iPad, a Nintendo Switch gaming system, or a bike. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love, Landon
- Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have been sweet to my grandparents and worked hard in school. Are your reindeer ready for Christmas? I would like a Barbie dream house! Merry Christmas, Santa. Love, Zoey
- Dear Santa, I love you and Mrs. Santa. I have been very good this year. I did some chores. How are the reindeer and elves? I would like a set of hair products and a baby doll. Have a good Merry Christmas. Love, Charleigh Sue
- Dear Santa, I have been good. I want an Xbox. Merry Christmas. Love, Nolan
- Dear Santa, I have been good being nice this year. Can I see your sleigh? Can you bring me a robot? Merry Christmas. Love, Axel
- Dear Santa, My name is James Michael and I am 5 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are: I gave lots of hugs and kisses; I make Taylor, Abby, and Jordyn laugh; and, I let everyone play with me. This year for Christmas I would like a Scooby-Doo van, a bicyle, and a Scooby-Doo snow ghost toy. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! I will leave out a snack for you and the reindeer! Love, James Michael
- Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. One good thing I did is feed the animals. Do you have super powers? One gift I want is a bike. Merry Christmas. Love, Westen
- Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I helped a friend that got hurt. I would like an Our Generation doll and clothes. Santa, how do your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Emma Rose
- Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I be nice to my friends. How do you fly to my house? I want a twisty girl for Christmas. I love you Santa! You’re the best! Love, Lila Jo
- Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have brushed my teeth the right way. Are you at the North Pole? I would like a Barbie House for Christmas. Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Zyionna
- Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I’ve been good at school and sharing with my friends. Santa, what is your favorite reindeer? My dog is named Blitzen, so that’s my favorite one! I would really like you to bring me LOL dolls for Christmas, please! Merry Christmas, I Love you!! Love, Isabella
- Dear Santa, I have been good. Can I feed the reindeer? I want an ice cream play set please. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love, Makenna
- Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. Sometimes, I say yes ma’am and I get good grades. What does the North Pole look like? I would like glitter sand and slime. Merry Christmas! Love, Lily
Nicole Persinger’s First-Grade Class wrote:
- Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll, Tech tickets, new winter clothes, and a Piper face mask. I have been very good! Love, Brianna
- Dear Santa, Hi, I would like walkie talkies and a cry baby and a bike for Christmas. We are leaving you milk and cookies. Love, Victoria
- Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like an LOL dollhouse, LOL glamper, LOL airplane and LOL Kitty Remix. Fly Safe. Love, Kenadee
- Dear Santa, I hope you are doing good. I want a Lego Incredibles game. Tell Rudolph I said hello. Love, Will
- Dear Santa, How are you and the elves? I’ve been a good girl. I would like a camera and doll please. Merry Christmas! Love, Emma
- Dear Santa, Can I please have a 3D printer and Legos. I hope it snows. Love, Silas
- Dear Santa, I love you Santa. I want a Mighty Pups fidget spinner. I want the Mighty Pups Lookout and The Mighty Pups. Love, Jasmine
- Dear Santa, I have tried to be good. I want a new baby doll and baby swing and baby bed. Love, Mazenzly
- Dear Santa, I want a toy Power Wheels. I Have Been Good. Love, Jeremy
- Dear Santa, I want 100 Nerf blasters and a Fort Nite blaster. Thanks, Cooper
- Dear Santa, I would like a L.O.L. dollhouse, chalk, and some magnet balls. That is all I want for Christmas this year besides spending time with my family. Love, Lacie
- Dear Santa, I would like a Hover board, electric scooter, and a dog. Love, Mason
- Dear Santa, I hope I have been good this year! I want a Lego car set. I want a whoopie cushion because it makes fart noises. I will leave you some cookies and Dr. Pepper Christmas Eve night. Love, Ethan
- Dear Santa, I would like plastic army men and plastic zombies for Christmas. Merry Christmas Love, Gabe
Susan Wilcher’s First Grade Class wrote:
- Dear Santa, I want a game watch and a baby that looks real. I would love a crib for my doll and clothes. What I really want is a giant stuffed unicorn. Love, Laylah
- Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a puppy, mermaid slippers, a make-up set and a stuffed animal whale. Thank you! McKenzie
- Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I want legos please and my brother a path finder toy. Thank you, Joshua
- Dear Santa, I want a skateboard and a Preston style tee shirt. Love, Roger
- Dear Santa, I have sometimes good but most of the time I’ve been good. I would like a puppy, Barbie RV, Tobi watch, love pink seat. I thank you! Love, Holly
- Dear Santa, Legos, mini dirt bike, hot wheels track, Marvel action figures, Remote robots Love, Michael
- Dear Santa, How are you? I hope your Elves are well. I have tried to be good. I would like to have a hunting knife, 4-wheeler, and a remote-control car. I’ll set out some cookies. Thank you. Love, Emmett
- Dear Santa, Target, basketball, hoop, helmet.Love, Cooper
- Dear Santa, I would like a baby Alive Doll. Can I have a rainbow shirt too? For my barbies, can I have princess clothes? May I also have pink Ariel clip on earrings? Have a safe flight and thank you! Love, Chloe
- Dear Santa, I love you. I want a whoopee-cushion. May I have a mighty Lookout Tower with all the mighty pups? Love Kaylin
- Dear Santa, I want a new mine craft doll. I want two LOL dolls. Merry Christmas! I love you, Santa. Love, Mia
- Dear Santa, my name is Jase. I am 7 this year. I have been good. I would like nerf guns and a r.c. car. I would also like anything with the punisher or Trump on it. Love, Jase
- Dear Santa, I want a 410 with 410 bullets and an Xbox or a Nintendo switch. How does you elf and reindeer get here? How do you get in? Love, Lucas
- Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I would like all of the Ryan’s World Eggs and smashers and Roblox and mine craft and avengers. Love, Aiden
- Dear Santa, For Christmas I would love a Panda Music Speaker, a big Lego set and the board game “Bugs in the Kitchen”. If you don’t mind, can you get my sister and brother something nice too! Thanks! Love, Aubri
- Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good. I want a baby doll, Lego friend set, doll stroller, doll carrier and Barbie dream house. Love, Eden
Chris Ratliff’s Kindergarten class wrote their own letters for Santa, most in their individual handwriting.
It’s a wonderful “hohoho” time at McCleary Elementary. The kids are ready for Christmas break and counting the days down for their special visit from Santa on Christmas Eve as their letters are tucked away on Santa’s list.
