The Kenyon Leader's Letters to Santa

Everyone wants to let Santa Clause know what they’re wishing for this Christmas. Kenyon-Wanamingo Kindergarten students from Mrs. Short’s class, Mrs. Swanson’s class & Ms. Dewitz’s class paired up with 4th graders at K-W to pen their “Letters to Santa.”

The Kenyon Leader is pleased to present their letters in this special 2018 Christmas section.

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Chloe Donkers writes a Letter to Santa for Lilah Greseth, who asked for more Playdough this year.

MRS. SHORT’S CLASS Student writers from Mr. Wieme’s 4th grade class

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ear Santa, My name is Lilah Greseth. I’m in Mrs. Short’s class. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota. My favorite part about Christmas is the decorations. I’ve been nice this year by helping my mom around the house, and working with my dad. I’m helpful in school by passing out papers. Can you get my parents a working set? Also, can you get my teacher more toys to play with? Thank you!

I would like more Play Dough for Christmas. I really liked my toy horse last year. I’ll make sure to leave food for the reindeers! I have a question for you, what is your favorite elf’s name?

Thanks for all the presents!

Sincerely, Lilah Greseth Written by Chloe Donkers

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ear Santa, My name is Arwyn Sweet and I live in Medford, Minnesota.

My favorite thing about Christmas is the presents, but if I don’t get any presents I will not be sad because I will still get a special Christ-

mas with my family.

I’ve also been very nice this year. I’ve been very helpful at home and at school. I help give trays to the people standing next to me in the lunch line. At home I also help my mom make dinner. I want to give my parents not playing on my tablet for three weeks for Christmas and I want to give my teacher, Mrs. Short, lots of respect because she deserves it. I want a laptop for Christmas because my brother has one and I love playing Minecraft on it. Oh, and your reindeer won’t be hungry, I’m leaving carrots out for them.

Thank you to you and your elves for all the toys you make.

P.S. I think your reindeer are awesome!

Sincerely, Arwyn Sweet Written by Lydia Severson

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ear Santa, My name is Blake Feidt. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota.

My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short. My favorite food for Christmas is macaroni salad. I hope I am on the nice list this year. I always help my mom make supper at home and I always help put away crayon boxes at school.

I would like to give my teacher a yarn sweater and a nice pencil. In the past I’ve gotten my favorite teddy bear from you. I was wondering if I could have a toy train

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this year. I will leave out chocolate chip cookies and milk for you! I have two questions for you: how did you get your sleigh, and are the reindeer prepared for the big day?

Your friend, Blake Feidt Written by June Sundin

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ear Santa, My name is Melodie Johnson. I live in the country between Kenyon and Wanamingo. I have been good this year. At home I help my mom cook and at school I help clean the classroom. For Christmas I want to get my dad chocolate and my mom a My Pillow. For Christmas I want an Elsa doll. The best present I’ve gotten is a teddy bear. I am leaving you cookies and also carrots for the reindeer. Does it snow in the North Pole?

Love, Melodie Johnson Written by Gwen Clouse &Rosellen Beam

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ear Santa, My name is Layla Jarvis and I am in kindergarten at K-W Elementary. This year for Christmas I want a Wish Me Puppy and a Barbie Dream Camper.

I would like to give Mrs. Short a Cleaning Robot so she does not have to clean. I would also like to give my mom a pretty dress and my dad a hat for Christmas. I hope I am on the nice list this year. I have been very good. I help at school because I am kind to others. My favorite part about Christmas is opening presents. What do elves look like?

Have a Merry Christ mas, Layla Jarvis Written by Taryn Bartel

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Lydia Severson listens to Arwyn Sweet talk about what she’d like to give and receive at Christmas.

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ear Santa, My name is Wyatt Intlekofer. I am a kindergartner at K-W Elementary School and live in Waterville, Minnesota. I have been very nice this year. At home I try to help with the dishes. For Christmas can you bring my parents a new bed, please? I want a new Nerf gun, please.

Could you also bring my teacher a new pointer for her board? Do you like candy canes? I will leave milk and cookies out for you and the reindeer.

Love, Wyatt Intlekofer Written by Padraig Vizina

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ear Santa, Hello Santa, I’m Page Buchal. On Christmas I love sitting down with my family and opening gifts.

I have been nice and helpful this year in class and at home. For a gift for my parents, I would love to get them a cooking set. For my teacher, I want to get her lotion because her skin is wrinkly. I would love a Baby Alive or an Elsa Doll for Christmas. I remember when I was little I got a talking baby. I have a question, do you like candy canes? Please be quick and safe.

From Page Buchal Written by Emma Koncur

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ear Santa, My name Ava LaCanne-Gillis. I am in Mrs. Short’s class.

I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. The thing I like about Christmas is opening gifts. I have been nice this year. I go to bed every night. And I am helpful at home by cleaning my room. I want to get makeup for my mom and a shirt for my dad. I would like to get my teacher a mug.

For Christmas this year I would like a toy horse, please. The toy that I am thankful for are the bows for my dolls. I am going to leave cookies and milk for you. Have a good day.

Love, Ava LacanneGillis Written by Macy Schaefer

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ear Santa, My name is Kora Theobald, I am a kindergartner at K-W. My teacher is Mrs. Short and I live in Kenyon. I have been very nice this year. I help with chores at home, and I help my classmates at school. I hope I’m on the nice list.

For Christmas, I want to make Mes. Short a necklace, and my parents bracelets. My favorite part about Christmas is finding my elf, Snowflake. She hides in the most silly places! This year I will leave milk, cookies and vegetables for you and your reindeer! By the way I’d like to ask, how do the elves

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make all the toys? Do they all have different lists of toys kids want for Christmas? I hope LOL dolls are on one of those lists, because I want some LOL dolls for Christmas. I have one more question, how do you or the elves get all the presents in the sleigh in time? Merry Christmas!

With love, Kora Theobald Written by Ashley Hardwood

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ear Santa, My name is Mason Quam. I live in between Kenyon and Wanamingo. For Christmas I would like a new Lego set. I have been really nice this year by setting the table and cleaning the bathroom.

At school I help by cleaning and picking up my toys. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short and I would like to get her a picture frame. I would like to get my parents some clothes. I hope you eat my cookies.

Love, Mason Quam Written by Oliver Bauer & Carter Branick

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ear Santa, Hello, my name is Reid Miner. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. The best thing about Christmas is gifts.

I hope I am on the nice list, I have been very good this year. At home I like to help out my mom and dad. I also help out at school by cleaning up

Ashley Harwood listens to Kora Theobald talk about what she wants for Christmas.

the classroom. I would to give my dad a TV and my mom a book for Christmas. I would also like to give my teacher flowers because she is nice. I would like a remote control car. I am going to leave you and the reindeer a banana this year. Do elves have bells on their hat? Have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Reid Miner Written by Seth Al dorfer Dear Santa, My name is Talon Berge. I am a kindergartner in Mrs. Short’s class and live in Kenyon, Minnesota. My favorite thing about Christmas is the gifts. I have been nice this year. I help my mom around the house.

I also help my classmates learn. I want to give my mom and dad a new car for Christmas.

I would also like to give my teacher some new

pencils. Her’s always break. Would you please bring me a new bike for Christmas this year? I’ll leave you some cookies and milk.

Love, Talon Berge Written by Sophia Mork & Harmonie Moorehead

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ear Santa, My name is Evan Peterson. I live in the country outside of Kenyon. My favorite part of Christmas are decorations that look like snowmen. I hope I am on the nice list this year, I have been good this year. I help at home by picking up dirt with the skid loader.

For Christmas I want a video game. I want to get my teacher, Mrs. Short, new toys because she needs new ones! I would also like to give my mom cookies. I will leave cookies out for you when you stop by. I have a question, where did you get your sleigh?

Sincerely, Evan Peterson Written by Ellis Grant

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Fourth grader Emma Koncur listens to what Page Buchal would like to give, and receive, for Christmas this year.

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ear Santa, My name is Isaac Caron and I am in Mrs. Short’s class. My favorite part of Christmas is opening presents.

I hope I am on the nice list this year, I have been helping out around the house. For Christmas could you bring me a new sled? I like you so much Santa, you do such a great job!

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ear Santa, I´m Shane Laugerude. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Short. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. My favorite thing about Christmas is having snowball fights. I think I have been nice this year because I have done the dishes. I am also quiet in the halls at school. I want to get my mom flowers and my dad a tool. For Christmas I want a Batman toy. I’m thankful for the bike I got last year. I will give you cookies when you stop. Why do you need reindeer to fly?

From Shane Laugerude Written by Tate Olson

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ear Santa, My name is Keldyn and I live in West Concord. My favorite part about Christmas is the presents. I have been good this year because I help my mom with laundry and I help clean the classroom.

I would give my mom coffee. I would give my teacher, Ms. Short, a huge pen to write with.

I would like video games for Christmas, please. I have a couple of questions for you. Do the reindeer ever fall? How do you make all the presents for all the kids in the world? How many elves do you have?

From Keldyn Viker Written by Daniel Sandberg

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ear Santa, My name is Tyce Taylor. My teacher is Mrs. Short. I live in Wanamingo and I like opening presents. I’ve been nice this year. I’m helpful at home and at school. I would like to get my parents something I make. I would also like to give my teacher more books to read. What I want is a wooden train set, Bingo paint daubers, a toy car garage and solar system puzzles. I’m thankful for my tablet that you got me last Christmas. I am leaving milk and cookies for you, and carrots for the reindeer. Which reindeer is your favorite? Thanks for all the presents!

Sincerely, Tyce Taylor Written by Chloe Donkers Dear Santa, My name is Travis Geisinger. I am a kindergartner in Mrs. Short’s class. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota. The best thing about Christmas is opening gifts. I have been nice this year. I am helpful at home because I help clean the dishes. I am also helpful at school, too. What I want for Christmas is Pokémon cards. I am thankful for all my toys.

Love, Travis Geisinger Written by Macy Schaefer

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Big brother Landen Johnson helped Trevin write his letter to Santa Clause.

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Owen McGowan, Lexi Van De Walker and were excited at the thought of Christmas and opening presents.

MS. DEWITZ’S CLASS Student Writers from Mrs. Thesing’s 4th grade class

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ear Santa, My name is Carter Sivahop and my teacher’s name is Ms. Dewitz. I live in Wanamingo. I go to school at K-W Elementary. I like presents and decorations and have been nice all year. I feed the cows to be helpful at home.

I carry library books to be helpful at school. I would give my dad a motor y le and flowers for my mom for Christmas.

I would like to give my teacher a kitten. I would have a Nerf gun. Please?

The best toy I got before was a robot. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. How do you do your job in one night? Are reindeer

magic?

Your friend, Carter Sivahop Written by Leah Ament & Danika Smith

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ear Santa, My name is Ariana Lease. My teacher is Ms. Dewitz and I live in Kenyon.

The thing I like most about Christmas is the decorations because of the Christmas tree and its decor. I’ve been extra nice this year just for you! I’m so helpful that I let out baby dog Bobo. I’ve been helpful at school by making others happy when they are sad. I want mommy to get a ring because I think rings look pretty and daddy some clothes and shoes. I want my teacher to get a ring just like my mom’s so she can get married. I would like a princess carriage for Christmas.

And the best Christmas toy I ever got would be a Rapunzel doll. I’m going to leave raisins for the reindeer and for you, a

hat. I must ask, how do you make an elf hat ? I have been wondering.

Also are your friends the elves or not?

From Ariana Lease Written by Sienna Carel

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ear Santa, My name is Joenah Breyer. I am in kindergarten and my teacher’s name is Ms. Dewitz. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I think that the best thing about Christmas is the gifts.

This year I want to get my mom and dad hugs and my teacher a card.

I have been a good boy this year. I have helped my mom and dad at home by cleaning and I help at school by holding the door for people. This year I want a Paw Patrol Zumbo boat. The best gift that I am thankful for is a Batman tower.

This year I am going to leave cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer.

Santa, how does the sleigh fly?

From Joenah Breyer

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ear Santa, Hello, my name is Sawyer Overend and I go to KenyonWanamingo Schools. My teachers is Ms. Dewitz and she’s really nice.

Can I have please have a log truck for Christmas?

I’ve seen it in the store, it’s really cool. I’ve been really good this year, I’ve helped my mom with the dishes when they’re dirty. At school I help my friends. I want to give my mom a new bed, and dad a sweatshirt. My teacher would like a new eraser. I think they will like those gifts.

The last present that I got from you was a corn semi. I play with it a lot.

I’m going to leave you all different kinds cookies and strawberry milk. I love them so much together. How do you stay warm in the north pole?

It’s really cold there!

P.S. I also want a dog.

Your friend, Sawyer Overland Written by Allison Nokes

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ear Santa, My name is Lincoln Hayter. I am in kindergarten in Ms. Dewitz’s class at KenyonWanamingo Elementary School. I live in Wanamingo in a green house.

I was mostly nice this year. At my house I help by cleaning dishes, and

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I think the best thing about Christmas is the presents. My favorite toy that you brought me is my big Pikachu. This year I want the movie “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” Get my mom a movie, too. I think my teacher would like some books. When you come there will be some cookies for you. Now I have some questions, are you tired after Christmas?

Who is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for the presents!

Your friend, Lincoln Hayter Written by Peytyn Feyereisn

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ear Santa, My name is Emmett Peterson and my teacher’s name is Ms. Dewitz. I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I have been very good this year.

I do the laundry at home and at school I help other kids. My grandma would like a pen for Christmas and my mom would like a kitty and M&Ms. My favorite gift is peanut butter cups. I like your reindeer.

Your friend, Emmett Peterson Written by Carson Senn/Carter Peterson

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ear Santa, My name is Harvey Bauer and I am in Ms. Dewitz’s kindergarten class. I live outside of Zumbrota. I have been very good this year because I help feed our cows. I have a big brother. His name is Oliver. He is tall and likes sports. I want a Hot Wheels set for Christmas. I want to get tools for my dad and ornaments for my mom.

How do reindeer fly? I guess they have magic dust. Merry Christmas Santa!!!!

Sincerely, Harvey Bauer Written by Griffin Bakken

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ear Santa, My name is Lexi Van De Walker and I am in Ms. Dewitz’s kindergarten class. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota.

My favorite thing about Christmas is the decorations. I have been a very good girl this year. I am helpful to mom and dad at home. I am a good listener at school. My mom wants a new puppy and my dad wants $100 for the family. I want an L.O.L. doll and castle. I will leave you lots of cookies on Christmas Eve. Sincerely, Lexi Van De Walker Written by Owen McGowan

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Mariah Brainard tells Sydney Ehrich that they best thing about Christmas is the Christmas tree.

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ear Santa, My name is Elijah Wood and I am in kindergarten at KenyonWanamingo Elementary. I live in Minnesota.

My teacher is Ms. Dewitz. I think the best thing about Christmas is all the decorations. I have been very nice this year. At home I pick up my toys and at school I am kind to my classmates. I want to give my mom and dad a blanket for Christmas. I want to give my teacher candy canes because she can share them with my classmates. The best

Christmas present I ever had was a Super Station. This year I would like Connectors like Roxy has. I will leave you candy canes on Christmas Eve. How does yo r sleigh fly?

From Elijah Wood Written by Anna Ostertag

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ello Santa Claus, My name is Mariah Brainard. I live in Wanamingo and I’m in Ms. Dewitz’s kindergarten class. I have been nice this year at home and at school. I help my kindergarten buddies

if they forget their spot on the carpet. I help my little sister if she needs something that is up high. The best thing about Christmas is the tree. I think that my mom wants a cheerleading shirt this year. My dad wants a puppy. Give my teacher a necklace so she can be even prettier.

I want a toy drum and a puppy. How do the reindeer ll yo r sleigh? t might be magic.

From Mariah Brainard Written by Sydney Ehrich

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ear Santa, Hi my name is Trevin Jacob Johnson.

I’m in kindergarten at K-W Elementary School . I live on Hill Circle in Wanamingo, Minnesota.

My favorite thing about Christmas is the presents. I have been a little bit nice and little naughty. I’m helpful at home by cleaning up. I’m helpful at school by putting all the chairs down off the table. Could you give my parents coffee and a a k massage? lease give my teacher a new computer. I would like puppy for Christmas.

Thanks for the remote control car. I am going

to give you cookies and milk. How many presents do yo r el es make? o yo lay ortnite?

Your friend, Trevin Johnson By big brother, Landen Johnson

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ear Santa, My name is Trinity Nelson, I am in Ms. Dewitz’s kindergarten class. I live on Forest Street in Kenyon, Minnesota. I have been very good this year. I am helpful at home because I clean and I am helpful at school because I am kind. I would give my mom a car and my dad a robot. I would like to gi e my tea her flowers because they smell good.

The things I like best about Christmas are gifts, music and decorations. What I would like for Christmas is a toy dog with a remote controller and a toy bone for it.

Merry Christmas!

Your friend, Trinity Nelson By big brother, Tristan Nelson

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ear Santa, Hello Santa!

My name is Henry Kruger. My kindergarten teacher is Ms. Dewitz.

I live in Kenyon, Minnesota. I think the best thing about Christmas is being on the good list. I have been very nice this year. I help at home by helping clean up. In my classroom I help others.

I’d like to get my dad football shoes and my mom perfume. I’d like to give my teacher more pointers so other people can have turns. I would like a Nintendo Switch.

The present that I am thankful for the most is my remote control monster truck. I will leave cookies and carrots for you and the reindeer. I want to ask you, why do el es make toys? ow does yo r sleigh fly?

From Henry Kruger Written by Gavin Miller

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ear Santa, My name is Elliott Salveson. I am in Ms. Dewitz’s class.

I live on High Avenue in Wanamingo, Minnesota. My favorite thing about Christmas is the presents. Thank you for giving us presents every year. I have been nice this year. I help my mom out a lot by bringing her stuff. I am helpful at school too by looking out for others. I want to get my dad an Xbox,

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and my mom a puppy. I want to get my teacher a new coat because it’s cold outside. I want a Nintendo this year. My favorite toy I got from you is a red monster truck. I will leave you milk and cookies. Can I take a ride on your sled? What is your favorite toy?

From Elliot Salveson Written by Gunner Carlstrom & Israel Hiller

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ear Santa, Hi, this is Lucas Potvin, I am in Ms. Dewitz’s class at KenyonWanamingo Elementary school. I live in Kenyon and I think the best part of Christmas is the gifts.

I have been nice this year because I help my mom pick up toys and I help my teacher by doing work. I want to give a special gift to my parents and a gift to my teacher because she is great teacher. I want a toy fire tr k for hristmas. I am going to give you a secret note. How does your sleigh fly? I want to feed your reindeer.

Your friend, Lucas Potvin Written by Owen Luedtke

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ear Santa, My name is Aubriannah Imgrund. I live in Wanamingo, Minnesota. I think that the best thing about Christmas is the decorations. I have been a good girl this year. I am a good room cleaner and a good friend, too. Would you please give my dad a wrench and my mom a new car?

My teacher would like a cross. I would like a miniature gator this year. I really liked the Barbie dream house you gave me before. Santa, I have a question for you. How does Rudolph’s red nose glow? I hope you like the milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer a couple of carrots. Thanks for the bike!

Your friend, Aubriannah Imgrund Written with help from Eva Jacobson

Anna Ostertag, Elijah Wood and Eva Jacobson talked about Elija’s favorite gift from Santa last year.

MRS. SWANSON’S CLASS Student writers from Mrs. LeTourneau’s 4th grade class

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ear Santa, Hi my name is Adlee Lunde and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. My favorite thing about Christmas is that it is Jesus’ birthday. This year I have been nice and I clean up downstairs. I would like to give my mom and dad a letter for Christmas. I would like to give my teacher necklace for Christmas so she can wear it to school. I would like a ice cream

truck for Christmas. My favorite present is PJ Mass Headquarters. A question I have for you is how do you make the reindeer fly? am going to leave carrots for the reindeer and Christmas cookies and milk for you.

My special message for you is that I have been listening in school.

From Adlee Lunde Written by Kendal Johnson

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ear Santa, Hi my name is Boe Aronson and my teacher this year is Mrs. Swanson. To me the best thing about Christmas is presents. I have been nice this year. I am helpful at home by helping my parents cook and I am helpful at school by helping clean up. For

Christmas I want to give my parents a lamp and I want to give my teacher a hug because she is nice to me. For Christmas I want Minecraft. The best Christmas present would be a big TV, a computer and Minecraft. I am leaving carrots, cookies and milk for you and your reindeer. I want to know how your reindeer and sleigh fly? want to tell you you’re nice and I like you Santa.

Boe Aronson Written by Jaydan Carroll

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ear Santa, My name is Elih Schaefer and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. I like Christmas because of the gifts. I want to make a bracelet

for my mom and dad. I want to give my teacher presents because she is nice to me. I want a hoverboard for Christmas. I want to ask Santa why he is so nice. I’m thankful for Santa.

From Elih Schaefer Written by Abygail Ramirez

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ear Santa, Hi my name Jayden Hicks. I want a phone for Christmas.

My sister wants perfume, my mom wants a phone too, and a costume for my Dad. On Christmas I will have some cookies and cream with some milk set out for you. I want to give my teacher chocolate for Christmas because she likes it. I have been good this year.

From Jayden Hicks Written by Riley G Bram

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ear Santa, My name is Frederick Johnson and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. The best part of Christmas is the gifts.

I have been nice all year.

I put up decorations at home to help my family.

I help at school by being a door holder. I want to give my parents a new computer for Christmas.

I’d like to give my teacher a new poster because I want her to have one.

I would like to have a Nerf gun for Christmas.

The gift I’m most thankful for is money. Santa how do your reindeer fly?

From Frederick Johnson Written by Luke Cordes

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ear Santa, Hi my name is Sadie Engen. I am in Mrs. Swanson’s kindergarten class. The best thing about Christmas for me is presents. For Christmas i want a LOT of dolls. The best present I am thankful for is dolls. For Christmas I want to give my parents glass. I hope to leave some carrots for Santa’s

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Boe Aronson looks over Jaydan Carroll’s shoulder as he writes up the letter to Santa.

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reindeer. I also want to give my teacher a candy jar for Christmas because she gave me some candy. I am helpful with chores at home and at school I am helpful by being good. My note for Santa is, Dear Santa, can I have lots of dolls for Christmas? I have been very good this year.

From Sadie Engen Written by Mckinley Budahn & Abigail Siems

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ear Santa, My name is Jacob Johnson and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. I like baking cookies with my mom and eating. I have been nice to all of my classmates. I have also been nice to my mom, friends and family. I am helpful at school by being good and I like to be at school with my friends. I want to give my mom an ice fishing pole. I want a remote monster truck. I promise I will leave you cookies. How do reindeer fly?

From Jacob Johnson Written by Calixto Torres Jr.

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ear Santa, My name is Madalyn Lee and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. The best part about Christmas is the gifts.

I’ve been really good this year. I help at home by taking care of my kitty.

I like to help others at school. I want to get my parents a soft blanket for Christmas. I want to give my teacher a mug because she drinks coffee a lot! For Christmas i want a cool toy! I will leave carrots for the reindeer and cookies for

you. How are Mrs. Claus and the elves?

From Madalyn Lee Written by Arianna Higginbottom

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ear Santa, Hi my name is Scarlett Eggert. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. For Christmas I want to give my teacher a new book with glitter sequins and gems. For Christmas I want to give my parents a new pillow. Santa, I have been really good this year. For Christmas I

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McKenzie Cordes and Addilyn Braithwaite work as a team on the letter to Santa.

want a stuffed animal with lots of stuffing. I am very helpful in the classroom and I don’t interrupt when my friends are talking. I am also helpful at home with the tree and hanging up the bulbs. My favorite thing about Christmas is opening presents on Christmas Day with my family. I am most thankful for the books I get at Christmas time. Santa I really wonder how do you make the reindeer fly? Santa, wanted to let you know that you are the greatest!

Love your friend, Scarlett Eggert Written by Samantha Boyum

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ear Santa, My name is Amelia Schirmacher my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas to me is the Christmas lights.

I’ve been very nice this year. At home I help by painting pictures for mommy and daddy. At school I’m helpful by being nice at school. This year for Christmas I

want to give my parents a Christmas birdhouse.

I want to get my teacher a Christmas bird house because she is a good teacher. I would like you to bring me a LOL doll and a Hatchimal egg for Christmas. How is your sleigh magic? I have a special message for you, I would like a big Hatchimal egg.

From Amelia Shirmacher Written by Hadley Wieme

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ear Santa, My name is Alan Moreno and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas is gifts. I have been nice this year. I am helpful at home by helping my brother. I want to give my parents a suit and a dress. The gift that I am most thankful for is my family. I will leave you cookies and a carrot for your reindeer.

From Alan Moreno Written by Aidan Majerus & Jaxson Hedeen

Cooper McGowan and David Meyer go over the details of what to say to Santa Clause.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

THE KENYON LEADER

Kendal Johnson listens to Adlee Lunde’s Christmas wish list.

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ear Santa, My name is Korbyn Meyers and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas is the music. I have been very nice this year and I am helpful at home by helping clean. I help at school because I play with new friends. I want to give my parent a CD player and I want to give my teacher a card. I will leave you milk and cookies. Can you bring me makeup and toys?

From Korbyn Meyers Written by Taitum Lair

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ear Santa, My name is David Meyer. The best thing about Christmas is the presents. I have been nice this year and I am helpful at home.

I would like to give my

parents a blanket for Christmas and I would like to give my teacher a mohawk. I want a Batman car and a Joker car.

I will feed you cookies and leave carrots. I just want to say thank you for Christmas, Santa.

From David Meyer Written by Cooper Mc Gowan

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ear Santa, My name is Samuel Breyer and my teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. The best part about Christmas is getting toys. I have been nice this year and I’m helpful at home by helping with the food. At school I help by cleaning the toys. I want to give my parents a new computer. I want to give my teacher more toys for her kids. I would like a new remote control pickup.

From Samuel Breyer

Written by Caden Amundson

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ear Santa, My name is Evelyn Nystuen. My teacher is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas is presents. This year I have been naughty and nice. I help my parents by loading and unloading the dishwasher. At school I help by listening to my teachers. This Christmas I want to give my parents chocolate and I want to give my teacher a card because it’s nice.

I want a stuffed tiger for Christmas please.

The best present I have from Christmas is a robot. This Christmas I am going to leave some cookies for you, Santa. I have a question, how do reindeer fly?

From Evelyn Nystuen Written by Savannah Peens

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Elih Schaefer and Abygail Ramirez talk about what to leave Santa and the reindeer as a thank you treat.

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ear Santa, My name is Freddy Ramirez. My teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas is to eat cookies. I have been nice this year. I help my brothers clean their room. I help at school by picking up things. I would like to give my dad a new game and my teacher a mug because she is nice. I would like a car. The present I am most thankful for is a toy car.

From Freddy Ramirez Written by Marilyn Cortez

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ear Santa, My name is Addilyn Braithwaite.

My teacher’s name is Mrs. Swanson. I like decorating with my mom and dad. I have been nice this year. I am helpful at

home by feeding my dog.

I’m helpful at school by doing my homework. I want to give my mom a dress and my dad a belt. I want to give my teacher a pointer. For Christmas I want a cat.

The best present I ever got was my mom and dad. I will leave carrots and cookies for you and the reindeer.

From Addilyn Braithwaite Written by McKenzie Cordes

present that I am the most thankful for is my family. Santa, how did you get elves?

From Leon Dressel Written by Owen Dressel

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ear Santa, My name is Leon Dressel and my teacher is Mrs. Swanson. The best thing about Christmas is the gifts. I have been nice this year. I am helpful at home by helping clean. I am super helpful at school too. I want to give my teacher a car. I would like a power ranger fig re. he hristmas

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