Weekly-Press Letters to Santa 2023

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Bethel Lutheran Preschool Teacher: Ms. Amanda Ransom Dear Santa, For Jesus’ birthday I would like a Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. I would also like a red train. I want make-up for my Grandma.

I will leave chocolate chip cookies and apple juice for you.

From: Ezra Lombardo Age: 3 years old Dear Santa, I want Lightning McQueen.

I would also like a Cookie Monster and Elmo. I will leave you Hershey Kisses.

From: Huxley French Age: 3 years old Dear Santa, I want a big Batman and Spiderman toy. Bring my mom a new pink chair, and a real horse for my dad. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk.

From: Declan Howard Age: 5 years old Dear Santa, I want a BIG Barbie house, a Bolt bathtub, and a Mr. Potato Head. Bring Grayson some Pokemon cards. I need a unicorn pencil and sharpener. I will leave you Gingerbread Man cookies and milk.

From: Iris Pulke Age: 4 years old Dear Santa, I want a Barbie doll and house. Please bring a flower for my mom. I would love to ride your sleigh with you. I will leave you chocolate cookies and milk.

From: Raia Farthing Age: Almost 5 years old Dear Santa, I want a BIG trampoline for me and Harlan. I would also like a Barbie camping tent. I will leave carrots for the reindeer, and cookies and milk for you.

From: Hadley Bard Age: 4 years old Dear Santa, I need a bigger toy tractor to ride. I also need a riding crane with different wheels.

You are the best and give the best presents. Bring my mom and dad a tractor. Pink for my mom, and red for my dad. I will leave you crunchy chocolate chip cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer some carrots. Thank you Santa.

From: Aaron-James Kellerman Age: 4 years old Dear Santa, I would like 3 Batman toys.

Bring Swede a water gun. I will leave you 3 cookies and applesauce.

From: Creed Skelton Age: 4 years old Du Quoin First Baptist Preschool Dear Santa, I want a allosaurus.

From: Rhett Dear Santa, Hi! I am 4 years old. I would like a Barbie House and a Santa and Christmas tree ornament. Can you bring Theo and Aria dinosaurs? I will make Christmas cookies for me and you.

From: Eliza Rushing Dear Santa, I’m excited for Christmas this year! I have been really good.

I would like you to bring me everything. Can you bring my sister a big car of her own to ride in? How are the reindeer?

Be careful flying your sleigh!

From: Madux Dear Santa, We love you. Will you please bring me a limited edition LOL doll? Am I on the Nice List or not? You give us lots of presents and we will give you presents back if you need any.

From: Elenor Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I would like a demo cup, pace-

man toys, drawing supplies.

From: Oliver Dear Santa, Thank you for making toys and watching over kids. I want a magic wand, a Rapunzel dress, Rapunzel braids, a crown and roller skates.

From: Molly Morris

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Dear Santa, I want some animals to ride, not a crocodile and the monkey track, and electric bike please.

From: Nash Brock Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like shopkins, sand, and some bath bombs.

And can you also bring my hubby a candy cane squishy?

Merry Christmas!

From: Leah P.

Above: The Pinckneyville Community High School Christmas Concert was held on December 13 in Thomas Gym. The PCHS Choir performs “Once Upon a December.” They also performed “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” and “What Christmas Means to Me.” Photos

by Holden Huntley. Left: The PCHS Jazz Band entertained with songs “Paul Clark,” “Funky Ol’ Saint Nick” and “Carol of the Bells,” with Logan Kelly featured playing the saxophone.

Dear Santa, My name is Ellie and I’m 4.

I have been good this year. I would like a Barbie Airplane, a kids camera, LOL dolls, Barbie Dreamhouse, and a bike with a basket for Christmas. I will leave milk and cookies for you.

From: Ellie Smith Dear Santa, I would like an excavator, a bulldozer, a semi and a trailer.

I would like to taste some of your cookies.

From: Crew Dear Santa, I want a baby and slime.

From: Amelia Humphrey Dear Santa, I hope you bring me Paw Patrol toys. I hope I get orange wrapped presents. I would also really like a rainbow ball to play with. I have been a very good boy! Fly safe Santa!

From: Finnick Alvis Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a truck for me and my brother and more games for my switch.

From: Henry Dear Santa, I have been so good this year and would love: Calico critter baby bunnies, rainbow color playdoh and toy popsicle water toys. Fly safe.

From: Amelia Schneider Dear Santa, I have tried my best to be a good girl all year long for Christmas, I would like a new Bluey toy and a LOL doll.

And please bring a light-up toy for baby sis. We’ll leave milk and cookies and a treat for the reindeer.

From: Laryssa Cogdill

Above: Joey Martin stands to play his part during the PCHS Jazz Band performance during this year’s Christmas concert. Left: Vivian Quinn on saxophone plays her part at the Christmas Concert during the PCHS Jazz Band performance at Thomas Gym on December 13.

Dear Santa, Hi! For Christmas I would like a Superhero and a big boy bike. Please bring my sisters baby dolls. I also want a blue dinosaur.

From: Theo Rushing Dear Santa, I want a ring and a necklace for Christmas. I want a toy puppy dog with a leash. I will leave cookies out for you on the table. And I want a trampoline too because mine broke. I love you!

From: Gwen Dear Santa, I love you! Sing Merry Christmas! Sing all the Christmas Songs. I hope for a big toy Monster Truck. Thank you! I love all my Family, God and Santa! My Mommy, Baba, Sissy and Grandma Charlotte are so beautiful, I just can’t believe. I love them so much.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Ibrahim

PCHS Band Director, Amber Nichols directs the PCHS Concert Band. The concert band performed, “House of the Rising Bells,” “Cold, You Batter Sleigh” and “Christmas Sing-a-Long.”

Dear Santa, I would like a “Mickey Train” please Santa.

From: Everett Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. For Christmas I would like a Barbie Dream Camper. Please bring my brother Nash car and trucks. We will leave the cookies and milk for you.

From: Ada

Left: To end the concert, members of the audience joined in on some classic Christmas Carols let by the PCHS Choir.

Above: The crowd joins in to sing “Silent Night.” Students in the audience from CCSD 204 sing the song.

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Mrs. Raker’s Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a camo bow and arrow, camo suit, and camo water bottle.

Thanks! Finn Dear Santa, I would like a race car track, a bluey shop, and something for my sister Zoe. Thanks! Scout

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Dear Santa, I would like two ice cream sets, an airplane play set, and an elf on the shelf set. Thank you. Noah Dear Santa, I would like a motorcycle, a new cup, a fidget spinner, new shoes, a watch, and a new bike for my sister.

Thank you Santa Claus! Roman Dear Santa, how are you doing? For Christmas I would like a toy that is a dog. Please bring my brother Jake something for us to share also.

Thank you Santa! Jordyn Dear Santa, how are the reindeer doing? I would like something to eat, I really like cheese. I would also like a toy apple and a toy volcano.

Thanks! Decker Dear Santa, I would like a robot for Christmas. That is the only thing I would like, thank you Santa! Campbell Dear Santa, I would like some paw patrol and a toy excavator. Thank you Santa Claus!

Leonardo Dear Santa, I would like a toy castle and some princesses for Christmas. Thank you, Lillian Dear Santa, for Christmas I would like some paw patrol and an excavator, thank you!

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Dear Santa, I would like paw patrol, race cars, fire truck, and a toy excavator. Thank you, James Dear Santa, I would love a red car and some paw patrol.

Thank you, Ember Dear Santa, I would like a race car, some paw patrol, a toy excavator, some rescue-bots, and a transformer, and lastly, a fire truck. Thank you. Miles Dear Santa, I would like two toy excavators and some paw patrol. Thank you, Mason Dear Santa, I would like a baseball net where I can throw and hit into it. I would also like a race car track. Thank you, Joshua Dear Santa, I would like a singing unicorn, an elephant, and a baby. Thank you, Lainey Dear Santa, I would really like a purse, a squishmallow, and a baby doll. Thank you, Mabel

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Dear Santa, I would like magnet ABC’s, a baby doll with a rocking chair, and a horse.

Thank you, Bella Dear Santa, I would like a unicorn, a drum set, and a pink stuffed teddy bear. Thank you Santa, Everly Dear Santa, I would like a sheep, a baby doll, and a rainbow shirt. Thank you, Drew Dear Santa, I would like a watch, a babydoll, coloring books, and a teddy bear.

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Dear Santa, the thing I want the most is a plant for my bedroom and anything I would need to go with the plant.

Then, I would also like tractors. Thank you, Rhett Dear Santa, I would like a space ranger, buzz light-year and his ship, and I would also like a buzz light-year laser.

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Dear Santa, I would like a monster truck set that comes with two thousand monster trucks. I would also like a camera. Thank you, Linken Dear Santa, I would like a castle, dolls, clothes, new Barbie bed, and a purple teddy bear.

Thank you, Haizlee Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll, a super Mario car, and a stuffed Mario. Thank you, Sophia

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Dear Santa, I would like a Batman, a batmobile, and a batcave. Thank you, Charles Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie and a Barbie camper. I would also like ice cream play food and a new cup. Thank you, Elsie Dear Santa, I would like big monster trucks, hot wheel

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cars, dinosaurs, and a Mario cart. Thank you, Ridge Mrs. Kelly’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I love you. I want a Rc car with a remote control.

Your Friend, Mason Arnett Dear Santa, I love you Santa, I am 5 years old. I want a remote control carriage.

Your Friend, Harper Arnett Dear Santa, Hi Santa, I want the gold dust WWE character.

Your Friend, Killian Brand Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I want a Rc car for christmas.

Your Friend, Drake Eisenhauer Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. My favorite reindeer is Comet. I want a Rc car.

Your Friend, Weston Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I love you santa a lot. I want a doll.

Your Friend, Montgomery Hagene Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I want a Rc car.

Your Friend, Carter Helvey Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. M favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I love you santa. I want a remote control tractor.

Your Friend, George Hill Dear Santa, I love you. I am 5 years old.

My favorite reindeer is Comet.

I want a Nitendo switch for Christmas.

Your Friend, Reed Martin Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I want a baby alive doll.

Your Friend, Harper Morrison Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I want a hover board.

Your Friend, Noelle Murfin Dear Santa, I am 6 years old, Santa. My favorite reindeers are Cupid and Rudolph. I love you. I want a spy kit.

Your Friend, Nolan Murfin Dear Santa, Can you give me a christmas plushy for christmas. I love you. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph.

Your Friend, Blayk Nehring Dear Santa, I want a robot for Christmas.

Your Friend, Keagan Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I like your reindeer. I want a dinosaur costume for christmas.

Your Friend, Logan Reinhold Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I want some books, please.

Your Friend, Oaklie Skorch Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I want WWE and war games. Logan Paul and a PS5.

Your Friend, Wesley Warden Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. My favorite reindeer is Vixen and Rudolph. I want a big, tall, barbie doll.

Your Friend, Naomi Weathers Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I want a toy makeup set. I have been good.

Your Friend, Arlo Woolsey Mrs. Leonard’s First Grade Dear Santa, Do you want me to leave you some milk and cookies on Christmas Eve? I want AirPods and a side by side Power Wheels for Christmas.

I also want a silicone baby doll for my sister. You are the best!

Your Buddy, Brayden Bailey Dear Santa, I hope you’re feeling well. I want a Nintendo, please, and a toy horse. I want to be the best kid ever. When I saw that my elves, Snowflake and Elliot, weren’t feeling well, I made a bed for them. I hope you are doing well. Have a great time!Your Friend, Rylee Brodbeck Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? How is

it at the North Pole? I want a YouTube play button, Unspeakable merch, and an iPhone 16 Pro. Your Pal, Bladen Crouse Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? How is Mrs. Claus? I want my own room and a bunk bed with a secret hideout, but I have to discuss that with my parents, first.

Your Friend, Catalina Dodds Dear Santa, Can I have an Unspeakable helmet and clothes, an iPhone 15 Pro? Also, I really want to meet Nathan from Unspeakable. Thank you for the presents.

Your Friend, Lyle Fisher Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want a toy car and a toy monster truck for Christmas.

Your Friend, Robert Fisher Dear Santa, Hi, Santa and Rudolph! I want a remote control Bobcat and an RC monster truck with remote.

Your Friend, Benny Gass Dear Santa, I love you, Santa, for you give us presents. I want big doll clothes, and a Nerf Blaster bike. I hope every kid gets presents. I love Mrs. Claus, too!

Your Friend, Sylvia Haas Dear Santa, Hi, Santa. How is Rudolph doing? For Christmas, I want a Furby, a Hatchimal, a sand maker kit, a real parrot, and Squishmallows slippers. I also want a real puppy for my sister.

Your Friend, Kianne Hampton Dear Santa, Hi! How are you and Rudolph doing at the North Pole? I want a toy dinosaur and a turkey stuffed animal for Christmas.

Your Pal, Emery Heisner Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing?

Can I please have an iPhone 13, a real-life bunny, and a cage and food for Christmas?

Don’t worry, the food is not for me, it’s for the bunny. I also want to be a Sight Word Ninja at school.

Your Friend, Emma Hicks Dear Santa, I will get the cookies out for you. I want a Barbie, a bunny, a real dog, and a real cat for Christmas. I love you, Santa!

Your Friend, Peyton Hiller Dear Santa, Hi! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I want a goldfish, a monster truck, black and pink Nike shoes, a sister, and an iPhone 15. I have been good, Santa. Have a good Christmas! I love you, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Your Friend, Alayna Justynski

Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? I want a marker set, and please can I have a real bunny and water and food? I also want some Play-Doh, a make-up set, earrings, necklaces, bath bombs, a face mask, and a watch with games. For Jessy, I want a dog toy hedgehog and treats, too.

Santa, I like you so much!

Your Friend, Harper Kellerman Dear Santa, Hi, Santa! How have you and Mrs. Claus been doing? I want an iPhone 13 that says ‘Thelma Marie Kringer’ on it, and I want it to have frogs on it.

Your Buddy, Thelma Kringer Dear Santa, Hi, Santa! I want a toy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for Christmas.

Your Friend, Adeline Mascetti Dear Santa, I was good this year. I want a puppy, a cat, and a Barbie doll for Christmas.

Your Friend, Ember Morrison Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I want a iPhone 15 Pro, and a Nintendo. I also want a computer.

Your Friend, Mark Nehring Dear Santa, Have I been good? How is Rudolph doing? Is his nose

so bright? Can I have a toy, Santa? I want a Barbie. That is all I want.

Your Friend, Brielle Suhr Dear Santa, How are Rudolph, Mrs. Claus, and the other reindeer? I want a Barbie house.

Your Friend, Journey Teel Mrs. Dorsey’s Second Grade Dear Santa, How are you doing? I think I’ve been pretty good this year. Yeti adventure snow tank and a quest three. Please and Thank you. Could you get my brother a shaving kit? Thank you Santa for all you do for us!

Lincoln. Age 8 Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? Are they making just enough toys for everyone? I would like a Quest 3. Also I would like a lemonade prime. My sister wants Taylor Swift tickets.

Have a safe trip!

Alexander – age 8 Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year and I have been trying to be nice to my brothers. I would like a new desk and an Amazon gift card.

Don’t forget my brothers, they have also been good too. I will leave milk and cookies.

Grace – age 7 Dear Santa How are you doing? I have been good. I would like a Barbie camper and an Alexa. Do’t forget about Tate. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Tennyson – age 7 Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good all year. Please can I have some pokemon cards, an Alexa, and a lambergini. Give Gentry a surprise.

Santa I hope you have a merry Christmas!

Ledger – age 7 Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I have been good! Please an alexa and a Nintendo switch.

Do not forget Emery. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Cora – age 7 Dear Santa, How are you” I’ve been good.

I would like Ryan’s world toys, Roboblox toys, and Frog and Toad books. Don’t forget Arlo’s baking set. I hope you have a safe trip.

Morrison – age 7 Dear Santa How many toys have the elves made? I have been good this year. I want a hoverboard and hook up too , Please and thank you. Also one thousand dollars in my bank account and an Alexa. My sister wants a Barbie doll house and my brother wants couple of swords. My dad wants a pillow with his mom and dad. My mom wants a massager. Merry Christmas Santa!

Nora – age 7 Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I tried to be good. May I have some roller skates, a record, and a hair brush. Would you please bring Scout a race car track.

Hope you have a safe trip!

Zoe – 7 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing?

Can you surprise me please?

Is Rudolph ready to fly and are the other reindeer ready too? Can you get my dad a pair of shoes/ Please bring Mom a surprise too! I have been good!

Madelyn – age 8 Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

I’ve been good this year. I was hoping you could bring me pokemon cards, a PS 5, and an xbox. Bring Papa some hotwheels. Thank you and I hope you have an amazing Christmas!

Liam – age 7 Dear Santa, How are you doing/ I’ve been very good! VR, an I pad, and a computer. Noah would like a train. Have a Merry Christmas Oliver – age 7 Dear Santa, I’ve been wondering how you, Mrs. Claus, the elves, and the reindeer have been doing.

The elves that you sent me are so funny! I have been so good this year. I want a lot of pokemon, pattern blocks. And toy horses. I want to give a surprise to my teacher. I hope you and the reindeer have a safe trip.

Mackenzie – age 8 Dear Santa,

Page 3 How is Rudolph? I have been good. I want a Wilson football and a red white and blue skateboard with stars. I also want a lego set. I want my dad to have socks, Mom to get a leopard slippers, and my sister to get a Barbie dream house.

I will leave mik and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer.

Reid – age 7

new pet is because my other one passed away. Why I want a new boy doll so my cousin can play. Thank you for reading my letter. When you arrive at my home I will leave out some milk and cookies for you! Thank you for the gifts.

Be careful out there. It is cold!

Tell the reindeer I said hi and fly safely.

Love, Olivia

Dear Santa, How have you been” Have you been good? I have been really good this year. I want for Christmas some pokeon cards, some hotwheels, and Nintendo switch card games.

My brother Mason wants a Nintendo switch, my mom a ring, and some toys for Alex.

Iwill set out milk and cookies for you.

Jacob – age 7

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is David and I am 9 years old.

I want to play track, but I’m too young. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I have been a good friend. I play basketball, baseball, and soccer. Soon I will take swim lessons. The things I want for Christmas are: First, I would like a guitar with a book on how to play it in a band and normal. Next, I would like a skateboard and then a pair of rollerblades.

Thank you for everything.

I love Christmas, and I will have some fresh macaroons for you and Mrs. Claus, and your reindeer. I don’t have an elf, so can I have one of them?

Thanks! Fly safe! Oh and tell Mrs. Claus I said hi to them.

Okey dokey. Bye. Love, David

Dear Santa, How is my elf Bella doing? I have been good this year. I would like some earrings, but not silver.

Will you get my mom a glowing duck. I have been good this year.

Trinity – age 7 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing?

I have three things that I hope you can get me. I’ve been good this year. Can I have Minecraft, a marble track, and headphones so that way I can listen to no resolve. I hope that no one has been bad this year and you can get everyone in the world. I’m going to leave you some really good cookies.

Vance – age 7 Dear Santa, How are you doing this year?

I am good this year. Please bring me a surprise. For my sister Yancy, she wants K Pop stuff. Now for my dad give him a new hat please. My mom wants a new Alexa. I will leave cookies and milk Have a great day!

Fiona – age 7 Ms. Opp’s Third Grade Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? My name is Alexandra. I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

I am a student in CCSD 204. I am in third grade. I have been good this year. I’ve been helping with my new kitten. He is very good at home. Today he was trying to wake me up to go to school. It was so funny!

I’ve been good with doing my homework and I have been playing with my homework.

Since I’ve been a good helper I want to share my Christmas wish list. First, I want a Bluey video game. Next, I want a Barbie Cutie Revel. Lastly, I want a Barbie Pop Revel.

Thank you for reading my letter. When you come to my house there will be a magical key for you to come into my house. There will be a Christmas plate with decorated cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. Save two for Rudolph. Make sure you and the reindeer get some too. Tell the elves thank you for making the toys and that Belle and George are doing good too.

Love, Alexandra Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 8 years old. I live in DuQuoin, Illinois. I am a student at CCSD 204. I am in 3rd grade. This year, I helped my mom clean my home. This year I helped my mom clean the dishes. I helped my mom do the laundry. What I want for Christmas is a new home and a new pet. I also would like a boy doll. Why I want a new home is because I want to update it. Why I want a

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Stella Spain and I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville and I go to school at CCSD 204.

I’m in 3rd grade. This year I have been very good. I help my sister and brother. I clean up around the house. Since I have been such a good helper this year, I want to share my Christmas wish list. First, I want a golden retriever. Next, I want a Stanley. Then, I want some new earrings. If you are able to make any of these wishes come true, I will be forever grateful. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. There will be milk and cookies and reindeer food and carrots. Be careful with a puppy if you bring one.

Love, Stella Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Jake and I am 9 years old.

I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 school and I’m in third grade. This year I’ve been really good by helping my friends at spelling out words for them. I help my grandma clean my bedroom.

I’ve been a good helper to my friends. Since I’ve been a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I would like a Nintendo Switch and some vbucks. Second on my wish list is a drone. I would also like a Penn State football.

The last thing on my list is a blue Xbox mic. Thank you Santa! Have a good Christmas!

Love, Jake Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Kayden and I am 8. I live in Tamaroa. I have been good by helping my friends out. I help them read. I help take care of our two dogs Chopper and Sophia. I also pick up supper dishes. For Christmas I would like a Lego Dreamzzz Grimkeeper and a Lego Ninjago Crystal King Temple.

What I want most is a beast lab creature. Thank you for the presents and say hi to the reindeer and the elves and tell Bob he’s a good elf. Please get him a present!

Love, Kayden Dear Santa, Hi! How have you been?

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My name is Emilee and I am 8 years old. My birthday is June 16 and I live in DuBois.

I go to CCSD 204 school.

I have been very good this year. I have helped my dad and my mom clean and pick up and help take care of me.

I am very good with my family. I love my mom and dad.

Since I have been such a good helper this year I want to share my list. First, I would like a heated blanket. Next, I would like a four wheeler. Lastly, I would like my uncle to come home. If you can make this wish come true, I would love that. Thank you for reading my letter. When you get to my house, I will have chocolate chip cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer and reindeer food in the front yard.

Be safe!

Love, Emilee

Dear Santa, Hi!!! How are you? My name is Reese Elizabeth Heine and I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year, I have been a very good helper! First, I went to Presleigh’s house and we cleaned the gym.

Next, all I want for Christmas is some lego sets and some Polly Pockets. That is all I need for Christmas. I hope all of the elves are good and I will leave cookies and milk for you and some candy for the elves and some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Reese Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are you? If you ask me I would say I’m good. This year I have been very very very good. This year I have helped my mom clean the house a lot. I helped Journey roller skate. I have been the maid of the house for the last year. I clean the front room and the kitchen and my room and my mom and dad’s room and Zack’s room. Oh and I am 8 years old. I am in 3rd grade now. My friends are Reese, Zoey, and Alexandra.

This Christmas I would like a Bluey house, a Bluey store, and a Jesse toy. The last thing I want for Christmas is for all the kids in the hospital to get well. I will leave a cookie out, maybe the Oreo and maybe some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Presleigh Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Slader. I am 8 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I am in third grade. This year I have been a good helper. I clean up my room, I help my mom decorate, and I helped my dad work. Since I have been such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I would like a baseball bat because I want to play baseball outside. Then, I want a baseball glove because I play baseball outside. Lastly, I want a baseball game. Thank you for reading my letter. When you get to my house you are going to see a warm glass of milk and cookies waiting for you. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Slader Dear Santa, Hi. How are you? My name is Zoey and I’m 8 years old.

I’ve been a very good helper.

I have been playing with my brother when he wants me to.

And I have been doing my chores. I have also been getting A+ on my spelling tests.

Since I was a good helper I would like to share my Christmas list with you. First, I want a pet turtle but DO NOT give

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me a snapping turtle. Next, I would like some sleeping lotion so it can help me sleep.

Lastly, I saved the best for last. I want a four-wheeler.

Thank you for reading my list. I’m leaving out milk and cookies and some vegetables for the reindeer.

Love, Zoey Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Dayla and I am 8 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 school and I’m in third grade. I have been a good helper. I help with Ember, a pre-k girl at my school.

I do chores around my home.

I also work outside with my daddy. Since I have been such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I want a 4-wheeler. Then, I want a realistic baby doll.

Lastly, I want a robot doggy. I will have milk and carrots for the reindeer. Thank you Santa for reading my letter! Say hi to the reindeer for me please!

Love, Dayla

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Brantley Rakers and I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I am a student at CCSD 204 and I am in third grade. This year I have been very good. I have been helping build my house and I help my brother and sister with anything they need help with. I also helped my friend with writing when he had broken bones. Since I have been a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I would like a lego set please. Next, I would like a four wheeler please. Lastly, I really want everybody to feel love, joy and peace. If you are able to make any of these wishes come true, I will be forever grateful. Thank you for reading my letter. When you get to my house I will have some milk and cookies. And when you leave my house make sure you have a coat because it’s cold and tell the elves and reindeer that i said hi and stay safe.

Love, Brantley Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Lacy. I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 and I am in 3rd grade. I have been good help.

This school year I have been doing better in school too. I am good at following directions. Since I have been such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my wish list with you. First, I want an Apple iPhone so I can text my mom and dad. Next, I want pop-its for Christmas and if you can do these for me, that would be fantastic. Thanks for reading my letter. Do you like it?

When you get to my house to put the presents under my Christmas tree, a hot cup of milk and hot sugar cookies will be there for you as a gift.

My sibling will leave the elves Hershey’s. Get cozy because it is cold out! Make sure the reindeer stay warm. Tell Mrs. Claus and the reindeer I said hi and be careful.

Love, Lacy Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Novelle. I am 8 years old.

I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 and I’m in third grade. This year, I’ve been very good because I help my mom with presents. This summer, I helped my dad with our boat, and my mom lets me

help her clean with her. Since I have been good this year, I wanted to share my Christmas list with you. First, may I have 6 Squishmallows? Next, may I have a pony? Lastly, may I have 5 Mini Brands? Most importantly, may I have kiwis?

I would love for one of these wishes to come true! Thank you for reading my letter.

There will be milk, cookies, and carrots for the reindeer.

Can you give Giggles the elf cookies? Also, tell Giggles to not poop on my face and do not draw on my face. I would appreciate that. Thanks!

Love, Novelle Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Rylin Lunnemann. I am 8 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to school at CCSD 204 and I am in third grade. This year, I have been good by helping my parents.

I have helped my family with the chores, and I clean my room when my mom tells me to. Since I have been so good, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I would like an American Girl doll outfit and a Courtney doll.

Next, I would like a Barbie corvette with a remote control, a Barbie set, and a surprise Barbie. Most importantly, I would like a polaroid camera with film. Thank you for reading my letter! I will leave you sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and milk. I will leave some oats with glitter on them for the reindeer. Fly safe.

Love, Rylin Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Raeden Willi and I am 9 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois.

I go to CCSD 204 and I am in 3rd grade. I have been very good this year by helping with my little sister, listening to my parents, and doing my homework. Since I have been a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas list with you. First, I would like some Nintendo Switch games.

Next, I would like a really soft light pink blanket. Most importantly, I would like an Apple Watch. If you are able to get these things I would be very happy. Thank you for reading this. When you get to my house, there will be warm cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer. Be safe on your ride back to the North Pole. Tell the elves and reindeer I said hi.

Love, Raeden Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is McKenna and I’m nine years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I go to school at CCSD 204 and I’m in third grade.

This year, I have been a really good helper around the house with chores and our animals. Since I have been such a good helper, I wanted to ask for some presents. First, I would like an American Girl doll snack cart. Next, I would like some tennis rackets and tennis outfits. Lastly, I would like a giant panda. Thanks for reading my letter. I will have warm milk, chocolate covered pretzels, and some carrots for the reindeer. I will also leave chocolate chips for the elves.

Love, McKenna Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Laiklynn and I’m 8 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I go to school at CCSD 204 and I’m in 3rd grade. This year I’ve been nice! This year I’ve helped people because it’s good to. Since I have been

such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. This year, I want a Christmas fuzzy blanket and an iPad with the pen so I can color easier. I also want a Santa blanket. I want a lot of Junie B. Jones books.

I also want a pink fluffy cup.

Lastly, I want a bean bag and the fish bean bag that Miss Opp has. Thank you for taking time to read my letter.

When you get to my house I will have reindeer food for the reindeer, milk for you, and cookies. I also might leave a treat for Sparkles. Thank you for blessing other kids and giving people presents and cheering up kids.

Love, Laiklynn Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Kennedy Lynn Goldman and I am 9 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 and I am in third grade.

This year I have been good by helping my mom cook, helping my grandma make shirts, and helping babysit my cousins. Since I have been such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas list with you. First, I would like new clothes. Next, I would like some new shoes. Most importantly, I want an Alexa.

I would be really lucky if I get these things. Thank you for bringing me presents! I hope you don’t mind me giving the elves something. I will have chocolate chip cookies at my house for you. I’ll also have milk, carrots, and celery for the reindeer. By the Christmas tree, I will have a gift for you.

It will say Santa on it. I love my elves. They are funny.

Love, Kennedy Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Eli and I am 9 years old. I live in Pinckneyville, Illinois. I go to CCSD 204 school. I’ve been good to my dog and my little cousin. I’ve also been good by not beating my dog for two weeks. Since I have been a good boy this year, I wanted to share what I want for Christmas. I want AirPods and an iPhone 15, and a Playstation 5 for Christmas. I’d be really happy if I got these things for Christmas. Thank you for reading my letter Santa. I love your big white beard. When you come to my house there will be some chocolate chip cookies and some milk for you and carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Eli Dear Santa, Hi! I am Henry Hill. I am 9 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. I go to CCSD #204. I am in 3rd grade. I have been helping my mom by cooking, my dad by fixing stuff, and my grandpa by farming.

Since I’ve been a good helper I want to share my wish list with you. First, I want a 1790 bean planter and a 2700 corn planter. Next, I want a John Deere remote control. Then, I want a baler set. Thank you for reading these. I will leave you eggnog and cookies and feed for the reindeer. P.S. Bring back the bucket.

Love, Henry Dear Santa, Hi. How are you? My name is Khloe Dunihoo and I am 8 years old. I live in Tamaroa, Illinois. This year, I have been good. I play with my cats and I play with my horses. I have been good so can I have something? I will be so happy!

This is what I want. I want a baby doll, baby doll clothes,

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Love, Khloe

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Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? Hi my name is Parker and I am 8 years old and I am in 3rd grade at 204 Tigers school.

I have been good this year. I have been a good helper with my dogs and my cat. I helped with my baby sister. I have been a good helper with my cousin. I have been a good helper with my mom and dad.

Since I have been such a good helper this year, I wanted to share my Christmas wish list with you. First, I would like a Macbook. Next, I would like an iPhone 15 pro max.

Most importantly, I would like AirPods max. If you are able to make any of these wishes come true I will be forever grateful! Thank you if you get me anything. I will be thankful for whatever you get me. I will give you milk and cookies.

Love, Parker Dear Santa, Hi there! My name is Sapphira. I like to sing and I like you because you make kids happy. Please can I have a Polly Pocket for Christmas?

How is Mrs. Claus and you and your reindeer? Also, how are your elves doing and your year too?

Love, Sapphira Mrs. Bowen’s Fourth Grade Dear Santa, How are you, Santa? Are you having a good time at your home? How is Mrs. clause doing? For Christmas, I would like a new blue silver hoverboard.

Thank you, Isaiah Stevers Dear Santa, My year has been great, also the year went by fast. Thank you for getting me an air track for Christmas last year. Also thank you for writing a letter to me throughout all the years. I try to be nice, but with Brylee around, sometimes I’m kind of mean. This year, I would like to have a springboard for gymnastics, a pet alpaca, and a back handspring mat.

Love, Taylee Porter Dear Santa, How has your day been? Mine has been good. My mom put up the Christmas tree literally one day after Halloween!

She is crazy for Christmas and she always freaks out for it.

For Christmas, I would like an I-Phone14, a PS5, an AI robot, new speakers, and a new monitor. Can I have a pug too please?

Love, Corbin Mifflin Dear Santa, I love how you’re so nice to all the people. It makes me feel happy that you just waste your time for all of us. I want to know how Mrs. Claus is doing. I hope she is doing well. I want you to make everyone happy this year. All I would like for Christmas this year is pine tar and football gloves.

Thank you, Benjie Teel Dear Santa, Hi, it’s Remi, and this year I want to know about your elves. I’ve been good.

I think. I am really excited for Christmas. My mom put up the Christmas the day before Thanksgiving.

Now let’s get to the big stuff.

For Christmas I would like Nike tennis shoes, a bean bag, and Stitch stuff.

Love, Remi Trigg Dear Santa, How have you been? How is Mrs. Claus? My year has been ok, my sisters have been kind of mean. My elf on the shelf, Candy Cane, has been silly and put toilet paper on the Christmas tree. The present I wish for this year is a ginger Pokemon card please and thank you.

Your friend, Judy Dear Santa, Hi Santa, how has it been going? How are the reindeer?

Does Rudolph still guide your sleigh on dark nights? How is Mrs. Claus? Is she taking good care of you? I play

on a new basketball team.

We beat the best team in the league and a lot of other teams, too. Now we are going to a tournament. My team is the smallest team, we only have 7 players, but I think we will place and maybe even get a trophy. So I don’t need much for Christmas, but I would like some X-Box and iPad cards, so I can get games on it. May I get some candy dispensers?

That’s all I would like this Christmas.

Thank you, Gentry Restoff Dear Santa, HEY Santa! How’s Mrs. Claus? Thanks for last year’s present. I had a lot of fun with it. Our Christmas program is really soon, actually it’s Friday. So, how are you? hope you are doing good. You’re probably really busy with Christmas coming up. I hope you get my letter. How are the elves and the reindeer? For Christmas, I would like a nerf gun or a Lego gun, I don’t care. Well I’ll be going now.

Your friend, Tate Dear Santa, How are you? I have puppy, his name is Huck. He is silly but I love him. He is the best.

I think I’m nice and good.

This year, may Huck have a new rope and a dog bed? May I have a pair of pink cowgirl boots?

Love, Isla Dear Santa, How are you? How has your year been? If you like cookies, I will have some waiting for you with milk. I hope you stay warm and cozy. I have been splitting logs. I would like a bunch of stuff for Christmas.

I hope you bring me a huge remote controlled car ,a basketball, and a tv.

Merry Christmas and ho ho ho.

Love, Chad Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I’m good.

Have you done anything fun this year ? Or have you been siting on the couch eating cookies with milk? How are the elves, reindeer, and Mrs. Claus doing? I have been trying to be good this year, so I shouldn’t be on the naughty list. Can I have a computer, a gaming wheel, and a forza horizon?

Love, Robert Dear Santa, What is it like at the north pole? What do the elves look like? Pleas leave a note for me this year. Can I have a Lego Carnom and snow for Chirstmas? Oh, and a new sled please?

Thank you, Case Weathers Dear Santa, I hope you had a great year, I know I have because I went to Disney World. I got a lightsaber, and it’s yellow. I have been pretty good this year, but it’s kind of hard. I have been doing good in school, it’s not too hard, but it is challenging.

So now to what I want for Christmas, I would like a Jack Sparrow costume.

Love, Miles Hulsey Dear Santa, Hi Santa, have you had a good year? I have. I went to Holiday World. Have you gone anywhere fun? I bet you have. My elves names’ are Thiddlesticks, Jinglebells, and Holly. For 2023 Christmas, I would like an LED mirror for my room. Also, I would love to have the touchland hand sanitizer. I also would like new Nike Blazers. I would also like a Taylor Swift sweatshirt.

From, Emma Kellerman Dear Santa, How has your year been ?

Have the reindeer been good to you? Do they like carrots? I have tried to be good this year, but it’s hard with 2 annoying siblings around me a lot. For Christmas, I would like an iphone12, skincare, and light blue Birkenstocks or black Converse. Possibly Lululemon tops.

Love, Ava Hicks Dear Santa, Hi Santa, how are you? How are the elves and reindeer?

I’ve been good this year most of the time, except when my brother is mean to me and I yell at him. My elf, Elfie, came December 1st, and she was in my room when I woke up. For Christmas, I would like to have a pink Lululemon belt bag, or a black Lululemon

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 belt bag, or Glow Recipe skincare.

Thank you so much!

Love, Kamrynn Cook Dear Satna, Thank you so much for the trip to Disney World! It was the funnest thing ever! Sorry for fighting with my brother, I really want Killian to have a great Christmas. For Christmas, can I please have a compound bow, a basketball hoop, and a 350 legend gun?

Your friend, Tucker Brand Dear Santa, I hope you have had a good year. I know I have because I went to Alabama and sang in the talent show at school. I am on the 204 Tigers basketball team and we beat an undefeated team and now we are going to the championship. I sure hope we win. I got a new basketball for my basketball goal. For Christmas, I would like a piano, gel blaster, Pokemon EX cards, a wallet, work boots, and an xBox drum set, or a real one.

Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa?

It has been a hot minute. For Christmas, can I have a model of Titanic that splits in half and sinks? Ho Ho Ho! And a computer for Christmas, too. I would also like a battery for my remote control for my trophy truck. Could I also have some xxx and juice world hoodies?

Thank you, Jayden Hiller Dear Santa, How are you doing today?

I’m going to my basketball championship game on Saturday. Can I please have a remote control drone that has a screen? Can I please have a remote control racecar that goes fast? Can I also have a remote control jet that goes really fast?

Your friend, Ki’Yaan Petties Dear Santa, Hey Santa, how has your year been so far? How are the elfves and the reindeer? Are they good? I have a question: is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer real or is he fake?

I’m wondering because not all of the Christmas movies include Rudolph. Just wondering. Please ask my elf to bring a letter that answers the question that I asked. I tried to be good this year, but my brother is always bothering me a lot by stealing my stuff. Could you please bring me a play mobile roman soldier group, a brand new switch, a new tablet, tiny toy soldiers, Roblox gift cards, and a radioactive costume and play set.

Love, Easton St. Bruno’s Catholic School Mrs. Hardin’s Pre-K Dear Santa, I play with baby dolls a lot!

I need clothes for Vivi and shorts, too! You need to order a spray bottle for me, too!

Nothing else.

Willa Kuhnert Dear Santa, I want a train track. I will leave you 4 cookies. I also need a giraffe.

Jed Epplin Dear Santa, I would like an Iron Man costume and some toys. Lots of Spiderman toys!

Reece Uhe Dear Santa, I don’t know what I want yet but I’ve been really good! I hope you bring me lots of presents.

Ruby Hirsch Dear Santa, I hope you give me presents.

I want a dinosaur ramp with cars. I do good in school!

KJ Campanella Dear Santa, I want an Ice cream truck, but I don’t need Play-Doh. I want a Lego truck, too! I study in school.

Eleanor Bastien Dear Santa, I’ve been good! I want you to bring me Marshal from Paw Patrol! That’s it!

Colton Blum Dear Santa, I want a baby. I was really good! I need 5 real babies!

Sawyer Kellerman Dear Santa, I want a remote control wall climber and a dinosaur movie.

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Dear Santa, I want a pink dinosaur and lots of LOL dolls. I want barbies, too! I’ve been good and quiet!

Mila Hardin Mrs. Wood’s Pre-K 4 Dear Santa, My name is Jonah and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a robe for my brother and me, a dino semi, and a semi. Love, Jonah Halfacre Dear Santa, My name is Lyle and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a jet pack, a rocket- I’m going to outer space, a poster of outer space, and 4 remote control snakes. Love, Lyle King Dear Santa, My name is Hattie and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a Barbie and house for it and Pop-it for my sisters. Love, Hattie Eisenhauer Dear Santa, My name is Jacob and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a tractor, barn, and semi toy.

Love, Jacob Wright Dear Santa, My name is Archer and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a remote control car, remote control monster truck, and toy keys. Love, Archer Degler Dear Santa, My name is Tucker and I am 5 years old. this year I have been nice. My wish list is a green bow and arrow, a pool for my dad’s house, a truck, and a boat trailer. Love, Tucker Porter Dear Santa, My name is Eleanor and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a squishmallow, a baby doll, and a bracelet. Love, Eleanor Kellerman Dear Santa, My name is Kennedy and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a new baby doll carrier, a baby doll, and a toy dragon. Love, Kennedy Karty Dear Santa, My name is Noble and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is a remote control monster truck, a Big Giant Squishmallow, and a remote control dinosaur truck. Love, Noble Spain Dear Santa, My name is Kendall and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a pool and candy! Love, Kendall Shopinski Dear Santa, My name is Addison and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for new water bottle, crayons, and paper. Love, Addison Downs Dear Santa, My name is Brycen and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. I try being nice all the time. My wish list is for a Mario and Donkey Kong video game, a train because I lost my old train and that’s not good, and a new Minecraft game. Love, Brycen Phillips Dear Santa, My name is Dax and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a toy crane with remote control, a sewing machine, and a pops a lot dog. Love, Dax Keller Dear Santa, My name is Emilia and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list if for makeup, a mermaid costume, and a bicycle. Love, Emilia Winter Dear Santa, My name is Audrey and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for Squishmallows, a baby doll, and a crab. Love, Audrey Ramsey Dear Santa, My name is Joshua and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a remote control dinosaur, monster trucks, too, and a red & blue ninja turtle. Love, Joshua Barnett Dear Santa, My name is Landree and I am 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for my sister’s baby dolls, a baby caterpillar, and a crab. Love, Landree Bragg Dear Santa, My name is Hemi and I am

Page 5 4 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a teddy bear, a race car, and Legos. Love, Hemingway Hirsch Dear Santa, My name is Dempsay and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is fluffy stuffy, a toy unicorn, and colored pencils. Love, Dempsay Kuhnert Dear Santa, My name is Dezmond and I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for Legos, robots, and Sonic World. Love, Dezmond Campanella Mrs. Dunihoo’s Pre-K 3/4 Dear Santa, My name is Mally and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice.

My wish list is for a Mickey phone, a pink toy kitchen, and a rubber band pattern maker.

Love, Mally Hagene Dear Santa, My name is Easton and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been good. My wish list is for dinos, a race track, and a ice pop. Love, Easton Wyatt Dear Santa, My name is Scott and I am 3 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been great! My wish list is for farm toys, a new chicken lunch box, and a barn. Love, Scott Porter Dear Santa, My name is Hallee and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a dentist toy, a toy fan, and a ballerina. Love, Hallee Mathis Dear Santa, My name is Hudson and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a dino that roars, a kitchen, and a dino star like on my Christmas tree. Love, Hudson Tabing Dear Santa, My name is Dax Dupuis and I am 5 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a Ninha Turtle glowing toy, a Spiderman Toy set, and Ninja Turtle slime. Love, Daxyn Dupuis Dear Santa, My name is Ty Bumann and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a dino that spits cars, a roaring dino, and a big water bottle. Love, Ty Bumann Dear Santa, My name is Lakelyn and I am 3 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a Barbie camper, a Barbie dream house, and for Barbies. Love, Lakelyn Dimos Dear Santa, My name is Asher and I am 5 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for Power Rangers, Legos, and Dinos.

Love, Asher Jones Dear Santa, My name is Charlie and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for finger paints, Barbie puzzles, and a crybaby. Love, Charlie Smith Dear Santa, My name is Leighton Hicks and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for baby dolls and baby stuff, Barbies, and a Barbie dream house. Love, Leighton Hicks Dear Santa, My name is Kate and I am 3 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice.

My wish list is for a Bluey Toy set, Olaf, and a shiny crystal. Love, Kate Kracht Dear Santa, My name is Reagan and I am 5 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a Barbie house, Barbies, and poppy toys. Love, Reagan Fitzgerald Dear Santa, My name is Lainey and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a Nintendo Switch, Magic Mixy, and Nintendo games. Love, Lainey Peradotto Dear Santa, My name is Colby and I am 4 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for a Barbie car, a Barbie pool,

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Love, Colby Bathon

Switch and a hoverboard.

From, Memphis Ramsey

Dear Santa, My name is Aiden and I am 5 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for dinos, cars, and blocks. Love, Aiden Porter

Dear Santa, I want a Rudolph Squishmallow. I love you. Please say to Rudolph I have a stuffed animal like you. Do you go down the chimnew and is the bag heavy? I also want a four-wheeler and a Nintendo switch. From, Brianna Blum

Dear Santa, My name is Meadow and I am 4 years old. I live in Coulterville. This year I have been nice. My wish list is for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, perfume, and a cash register.

Love, Meadow Specogni Dear Santa, My name is Frank and I am 3 years old. I live in Tamaroa.

This year I have been nice.

My wish list is for books, an excavator, and dinos. Love, Frank Piotrowski Dear Santa, My name is Tripp and I am 3 years old. I live in Pinckneyville. This year I have been nice.

My wish list is for a Spiderman yo-yo, a kitchen, and for superpowers. Love, Tripp Burris Mrs. Bastien’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is George and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want a remote tractor, a bike, a Sonic water bottle, a new little remote Lamborghini, and a remote train.

George Dreas Dear Santa, My Name is Margo and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas List. I want a Bitzee, a LOL big doll, a big red bow, and whatever else Santa wants to bring me, and a pet bunny.

Margo Woodside Dear Santa, My name is Connor and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want a slime collection, a Rudolph remote control, a balloon, and a pet ant.

Connor Toler Dear Santa, My name is Eisley and I am 6 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want an Elsa doll castle, a big LOL doll, a Christmas Santa doll, and a remote-control Rudolph sleigh for my Santa doll.

Eisley Kuhnert Dear Santa, My name is Sebastian and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want a remote airplane, a squishmallow, a remote Lamborghini, a green dirt bike, and a fake snake remote.

Sebastian Bernhard Dear Santa, My name is Collins and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want a squishmallow, JoJo bows, an American Girl doll, an LOL doll, and a hamster pet.

Collins Campanella Dear Santa, My name is Westlynn and I am 5 years old. Here is my Christmas list. I want a unicorn collection, a slime kit, LOL dolls, and a toy cat squishy.

Westlynn Mathis Mrs. Smith’s First Grade Dear Santa, I want brand new rainbow scissors. I also want rainbow makeup, a bracelet, and a rainbow ring. I want an ankle bracelet. From, Bellamy Kellerman Dear Santa, Can you get me a puppet kit so I can make puppets? What is your reindeer’s name?

Also, can I have a fancy playhouse with a mailbox? I also want a princess dress to wear.

From, Adaline (Addie) Rigdon Dear Santa, Are your reindeer good? I want a Barbie dream house. I love you. Can you write me a letter back? From, Callynn Agnew Dear Santa, Can I have some makeup?

Santa, I love you. Can I have a plushie (stuffed animal) of Rudolph? From, Braidee Pratt Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a puppy.

Santa how do you get through a chimney? Also, for Christmas I want a hoverboard. Love, Harper B. PS, Do you need a phone number?

From, Harper Bastien Dear Santa, Do you actually live in the North Pole? I want a Nintendo

Mrs. Crabtree’s Second Grade Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a bunny, slime, a craft set, Mash’ems, and chicks. How is Mrs. Clause? How are the Reindeer? How are the elves?

From, Abbi (Abigail Epplin) Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause? I would like a remote control monster truck and Lego candy. From, Oaklyn Bernhard Dear Santa, I really want to ride on your sled. I would like a Nerf gun, hunting clothes, an incubator, 10,000 Legos, a pet lizard, and a remote car. Love, Stephen Simon Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I would like a pet lizard, a Derby, a Jurassic Park Lego set, and a Bitzee. I would also like a dragon Squishmallow. From, Vaida Woodside Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause? I would like a hoverboard, mash ’em, Derby, bunny, slime, squishmallow, cheer bow, and cheer clothes.

From, Josie Blum Dear Santa, I would like a computer, baby chicks, slime, Barbies, and a sign that says “I love you, Mom and Dad.” From, Anna Porter Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I would like a ticket to Lego Land, Lego Speed, Lego City, Nerg guns, Lego candy, PS5, and Lego sets. From, Jack Downs Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Santa can I have a dirt bike, lego sets, a ticket to Lego land, Lego candy, hunting clothes, Nerg guns, a hoverboard, a computer, bitzee, and RG cars? and UNSPEAKABLE Merch.

From, Arthur J B Bathon Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause? I want cowgirl boots, jewelry, and hunting clothes. From, Peyton Specogni Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and how are you? I would like Bitzee, every FNAF Lego mini figure, a red Chromebook, a red Hoverboard, a whole bunch of Lego candy, and UNSPEAKABLE MERCH. From, Colt Meacham Dear Santa, How is everything at the North Pole for you guys? I would like Mash’ems, a horse, Nerf guns, Bitzee, a laser tag game, Ferby, slime, a Lego set, and a remote control monster truck. From, Peyton Hawkins Dear Santa, I would like you to bring me a microscope for Christmas.

Love, Henry Simon

From, Jackson Steenson (3rd grade) Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a pair of boots, baking stuff, art markers, a Chromebook, and any other art things. I would also like more books.

From, Aubree Specogni (4th grade) Dear Santa, I’d like an LED mask, and LED projector, LED speakers, a disco ball, an LED ukulele, an LED shirt, LED pants, a tripod, a microphone, headphones, and candy canes.

From, Noah Reeves (4th Grade) Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a PS5, a bounce-back for baseball, and a gray cross necklace.

From, Dax Hawkins (3rd grade) Dear Santa, I am Ezra. I want a race car and a Nerf gun, and a game for my X-Box. I want it to be Super Mario Golf. From, Ezra Stork (3rd Grade) Dear Santa, I want a remote control plane, a car, an electrical boat, a remote control Lamborghini, a remote control race car, a computer, a new tablet, and a VR. I would also like two walkie-talkies. New Nerf guns, new Sega controllers, and new Nintendo 64 controllers.

From, Zaiden Bernhard (4th Grade)

Dear Santa, My name is Scarlett and I am five years old. I want a doll that looks real, a pretend dog, and a hopscotch carpet. I like to sing Christmas songs for you!

Love, Scarlett Bruno Dear Santa, My name is Kylie and I am six years old. I want a big giant hatchimal, a dentist toy with all the accessories, and a toy cake. I am so happy that Christmas is coming. It is my favorite time!

Love, Kylie Connor Dear Santa, My name is Tanek and I am six years old. I want a drone, a Hot Wheels car with a remote control, and toy knife to cut toys up with to put it in a blender then act like it is a smoothie. I have been good this year!

From, Tanek Crabtree Dear Santa, My name is Jaylin and I am five years old. I want a remote-control sonic car, a ninja remote-control car, and a cheetah remote control car for my friend Kensley. Merry Christmas, Santa!

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Dear Santa, My name is Rhett and I am five years old. I want a John Deere, clothes, and some shoes. Happy Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa, My name is Summer, and for Christmas I want a sketchbook for drawing, colored pencils, markers, and a Chromebook that I can take home. I also want sticky notes and a new Apple iPad. From, Summer Ramsey (3rd Grade)

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Dear Santa, My name is Allison and I am five years old. I want a Barbie house, an Elsa doll, and a dog that can move and walk 100 miles. I want a lion who roars and a zebra wearing a birthday hat. I love you all day Santa!

Love, Allison Greer

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Dear Santa, My name is Allison and I am five years old. I want a magic genie in a bottle, a Pikmi Pop, and a new tablet that will charge. I love you!

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and a hairbrush. I also want a doggy that has a cave and that thing you carry the doggy in. I also want a unicorn trash can in my bedroom. Merry Christmas. I love you, Santa.

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Dear Santa, My name Kensley and I am six years old. I want a vet costume, a tablet, and a teddy kitty. I love you, Santa!

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Dear Santa, My name is Wiliam Bender, and I am 5 years old. I want a toy disc. I have been good, and my little brother has been, too!

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Merry Christmas, William Bender

Dear Santa, My name is Oakes and I am five years old. I want Nintendo Switch, a big flying airplane, and a Banana with eyes that shakes. I have a very long list. I also want a tree house! I have been good!

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Dear Santa, My name is Sophia Blair, and I am 5 years old. I want makeup, Elsa toys, a bike, and matching cards. I have been good this year, and my brother has also been good. I like the elf you sent. We named him Wilson.

Merry Christmas, Sophia Blair

Dear Santa, My name is Quinnley and I am five years old. I want a toy kitty, a Lankybox plushy, and a new backpack. I’ve been good every day.

Love, Quinnley Reese Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer and I am five years old. I want a hamster, new shoes, and makeup. I love you Santa!

Love, Sawyer Sims

Dear Santa, My name is Forrest Herndon, and I am 5 years old.

This is Forrest Herndon. For Christmas, I want Thomas and Friends. I looked at these on Amazon, so you have to go on Amazon and search it. So, please go on Amazon.

Merry Christmas, Forrest Herndon

Dear Santa, My name is Lyza and I am five years old. I want a pink vanity with lots of makeup!

I also want a kitty cat stuffy.

Santa, I love you!

Love, Lyza Smith

Dear Santa, My name is Moises Onate, and I am 5 years old. I want a car and a T-Rex. I have been really good. Can I take a ride in your sleigh?

Merry Christmas, Moises Onate

Dear Santa, My name is Jolene and I am six years old. I want a doll house, a Magic Mixie, and a Barbie. Thank you, Santa, for all of the presents.

Love, Jolene Walker

Dear Santa, My name is Elise Preuss, and I am 5 years old. I would like Dominos and I want mini brand shop. I’ve been good because I help my family and I do my homework. Merry Christmas, Santa.

Elise Preuss

Dear Santa, My name is Jessy and I am five years. I want smelly crayons, glue, and a new pencil. I hope you have a great Christmas!

Love, Jessy Weatherford

Dear Santa, My name is Rosalee Choate, and I am 5 years old. For Christmas, I want a kitty and a ball.

Merry Christmas, Rosalee Choate

Mrs. Hutchcraft’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Neadaleigh Daniels, and I am 5 years old. I have been good. I want a baby doll with curly hair, makeup,

Dear Santa, My name is Ben Smith, and I am 6 years old. I love you.

I would like a dinosaur and a new Ipad. I have been very good this year.

Merry Christmas, Ben Smith

Dear Santa, My name is Emi, and I am 6 years old. I want a dress and shoes with sparkles. I want drums and a doll.

Merry Christmas, Emilynn Dunn Dear Santa, My name is Hannah Sauerhage, and I am 6 years old. I would like a cat, a dog, and a doll.

Merry Christmas, Hannah Sauerhage Dear Santa, My name is Anastasia Diaz, and I am 6 years old. I want a Barbie doll, makeup, a Barbie dollhouse, a paint set, and an Elsa Play-Doh set. I also want a dress for my cat. I love you, Santa.

Merry Christmas, Anastasia Diaz Dear Santa, My name is Tyler Sprague, and I am 6 years old. I want an Army guy toy, some toy guns, and a pony for Christmas. I also want a toy robot. I like your reindeer.

Merry Christmas, Tyler Sprague Dear Santa, My name is Paisley Smith, and I am 5 years old. I would like a bike, a scooter, and other stuff is a magic mixie.I love you, Santa, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and elves.

Merry Christmas, Paisley Smith Dear Santa, My name is Chasen Smith, and I am 5 years old. I want a thing you can get games on and a radio.

Merry Christmas, Chasen Smith Dear Santa, My name is Jaceton Jausel, and I am 5 years old. I love you, Santa. I would like a blue Bowzer and a Princess Peach plushie.

Merry Christmas, Jaceton Jausel Mrs. Hick’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Bonnie Alvarez and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a toy phone, an LOL surprise doll, and a squishy unicorn.

Love, Bonnie Alvarez Dear Santa, My name is Kate Brammeier

and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like Little Live Pets- My Puppy’s Home toy doggie and kennel.

Love, Kate Brammeier Dear Santa, My name is Lyle Brehm and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like an Xbox 5.

Love, Lyle Brehm Dear Santa, My name is Cameron Edie and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a rampage set.

Love, Cameron Edie Dear Santa, My name is Jupiter Elliott and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like play-doh, play-doh toys, and Miraculous Ladybug toys.

Love, Jupiter Elliott Dear Santa, My name is Maisy Graff and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a Gabby Doll House, a princess kitchen, Legos, and Barbie stuff.

Love, Maisy Graff Dear Santa, My name is Ellie Hargan and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a real pony.

Love, Ellie Hargan Dear Santa, My name is Romy Rexford and I am 7 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a toy wolf.

Love, Romy Rexford Dear Santa, My name is Mackenzie Robinson and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year.

For Christmas, I would like a kitchen, play food, and pots and pans.

Love, Mackenzie Robinson Dear Santa, My name is Isaac Sauerhage and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a dog house.

Love, Isaac Sauerhage Dear Santa, My name is Sage Simmons and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a toy unicorn.

Love, Sage Simmons Dear Santa, My name is Georgie Wagner and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like an elf book.

Love, Georgie Wagner Dear Santa, My name is Reagan Peradotto and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a Barbie Dream House.

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Dear Santa, My name is Neil Wyatt and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a toy pet Axolotl.

Love, Neil Wyatt Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey Zoller and I am 5 years old. I have been very nice this year. For Christmas, I would like a Pinky Pony from My Little Pony.

Love, Aubrey Zoller Mrs. Travelstead’s First Grade Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Pogo-Stick, dinosaurs, and Pokemon.

Thank you for the Paw Patrol you brought me last year.

Love, Henry Bell Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a paddle ball, roller skates, and a puppet.

Thank you for the bike you brought me last year.

Love, Averlee Bragg Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a dirt bike, X-Box, and Pokemon cards Thank you for the RC car you brought me last year.

Love, William Bulliner

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Pogo Stick, roller skates, and a scooter.

Thank you for the make-up set you brought me last year.

Love, Bella Craig Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Nerf Gun, a computer, and a Paw Patrol set.

Thank you for the Paw Patrol you brought me last year.

Love, Gaige Elder Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a baby doll, a Barbie Doll and a Disney Princess.

Thank you for the Ariel Doll you brought me last year.

Love, Hailey Harvey Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a HoverBoard, a Spiderman with tentacles, and a game chair.

Thank you for the skates you brought me last year.

Love, Jevin Jackson Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a basketball, Hot Wheels, and an RC car.

Thank you for the puzzle you brought me last year.

Love, Jameson Jones Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Monster Truck, Hot Wheels, and a Mario Kart.

Thank you for the Hot Wheel Monster Truck you brought me last year.

Love, Roman Karty Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a HoverBoard, roller skates, and a four-wheeler.

Thank you for the make-up set you brought me last year.

Love, Paisley Kellerman Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a tablet, an Elsa dress, and an Elsa Horse.

Thank you for the new clothes you brought me last year.

Love, Izzy Loos Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a farm set, a stuffed animal cat, and an Alexa.

Thank you for the cat set you brought me last year.

Love, Kylee Nehrkorn Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me aPS 5, Legos, and an X-Box. Thank you for the Lego Batman car you brought me last year.

Love, Anthony Pinkerton Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Christmas dress, roller skates, and a blankie.

Thank you for the horses you brought me last year.

Love, Evie Shupbach Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me princess dresses, princess shoes, and a princess crown.

Thank you for all the books you brought me last year.

Love, Eva Wildermuth Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best

to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a Pokemon, Hot Wheels, and an RC car.

Thank you for the Monster Trucks you brought me last year.

Love, Remmi Willis Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are doing well. I’m trying my best to be good.

This year, I hope you will bring me a tablet, a purse, and a doll with a crown.

Thank you for the bag with the face you brought me last year.

Love, Ella Wilson Mrs. Piper’s First Grade Dear Santa, Thank you for my game boy last year. This year I need elf on the shelf. I want a phone, a watch that can call, and Bitsy.

Your Friend, Wyatt Thornton Dear Santa, Thank you for my unicorn last year. This year I need gloves.

I want gum. I want Barbies. I love you Santa.

Your Friend, Iliana Arndt Dear Santa, Thank you for my princess castle. This year I need new shoes. I want the Barbie t-shirt doll you color and a magic mixie. Merry Christmas!

Your Friend, Anniston Priebe Dear Santa, Thank you for my Nintendo games last year. This year I need clothes. I want two Nintendo controllers and Nintendo games. You are the best!

Your Friend, Fisher Peradotto Dear Santa, Thank you for my remote spider last year. This year I need new clothes. I want a phone and some prank stuff. Have a safe trip!

Your Friend, Gage Graskewicz Dear Santa, Thank you for my twin doll last year. This year I need Christmas pjs. I want a phone and a Barbie dress and a puppy. Have a good trip!

Your Friend, Austen Bennett Dear Santa, Thank you for my crocs last year. This year I need gloves.

I want plusheez and Hey Dudes. I want Barbies and a phone. Have a good time with Mrs. Claus!

Your Friend, Kinsley Robinson Dear Santa, Thank you for my coat last year. I need new socks and shoes. I want Barbies. I love you!

Your Friend, Sophie Choate Dear Santa, Thank you for my xcx shot last year. This year I need an elf on the shelf. I want a xcx shot mini gun and a racecar that I ride in.

Your Friend, Axel Kelly Dear Santa, Thank you for my monster truck and car loopdeeloop last year. I need new socks and shoes. I want a switch and cars that can race each other.

Thank you!

Your Friend, Lucas Porter Dear Santa, Thank you for my Bowzer ship last year. This year I need money. I want a happy Christmas. I want new shoes. Have a good trip!

Your Friend, Gunnar Scalf Dear Santa, Thank you for my monster trucks last year. This year I want a phone and a watch.

Have a safe trip!

Your Friend, Carson Moore Dear Santa, Thank you for the big unicorn pillow last year. This year I need new socks. I want a new real phone. I want lots of toys.

Merry Christmas!

Your Friend, Summer Gibson Dear Santa, Thank you for my Lego car last year. I want a Lego Among Us. Have a safe trip.

Your Friend, Tucker Laxton Dear Santa, Thank you for the Legos last year. I need shoes this year. I want a tablet and cute outfits.

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Merry Christmas!

Your Friend, Leila Reams

relaxing chair. I hope everybody is ready for Christmas.

Love, Kaede Peck

Poor children let them eat food put on new clothes new pants new shoes and new hats.

From: Hannah

Dear Santa, Thank you for my big LOL last year. This year I need a new Minnie Mouse dress. I want a phone and Christmas pjs. Merry Christmas.

Your Friend, Haidyn Spain

Dear Santa, What is your favorite cookie?

How are the elves? Thank you for my doll last year. For Christmas I need new pink slippers. I also want a stroller.

Please bring my Grammie a ring. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Addie Priebe

Dear Santa, I would like to have a toy Walmart playset. 3 Minibrands a doll a Bell a presents for my sisters please a mcdonalds playset please and thank you From: Fiona Rice

Dear Santa, Thank you for my toy last Christmas. How are Rudolph and the elves? Could I please have a microscope for Christmas? I will leave you milk and cookies.

Your Friend, Dylan Henk Mrs. Heine’s First Grade Dear Santa, You are the best! Thank you for being nice. For Christmas, I need new gloves. I also want a VR headset. Please bring my mom a new Christmas tree. I love you. I would also like to have a brother.

Love, Alexia Barkau Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly and how are you? Thank you for the kitchen and the Barbie Camper Crumpet. For Christmas, I need make-up and a desk. I also want a new unicorn necklace. Please bring my mom a cow necklace. I hope the reindeer get taken care of.

Love, Kinzee Irvin Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

Thank you for making a walking unicorn. For Christmas, I need slippers and an electric toothbrush. I also want a hammock swing in my room.

Please bring a sewing kit for my dad. I will leave carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Mia Castellano

Dear Santa, Are you ready for Christmas?

Thank you for the plane. For Christmas I need slippers and new gloves. I also want a new drone. Please bring my dad a bracelet. I love you.

Love, Grayson Richards Dear Santa, What is your favorite cookie?

Thank you for the toy trash car. For Christmas I need new pink slippers. I also want a VR headset and a Nintendo Switch. Please bring my mom an all-orange car. I will give you cookies and milk.

Love, Kane Smith Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How do the reindeer fly? Thank you for my Barbie car last year.

For Christmas I need slippers.

I also want make-up and a microphone and a watch. Please bring my mom a necklace. I love Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus.

Love, Gracie Spence Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

Thank you for my monster truck. For Christmas I need a new toothbrush. I also want an Xbox so I can play games.

Please bring my mom some money. I will give you some milk and cookies.

Love, Gideon Sprague

Dear Santa, Do you know that your elves came? Thank you for the rabbits. For Christmas I need money. I also want slippers and a car. Please bring my mom a new shirt. I will make cookies and milk.

Love, Makenzie Keebler

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Thank you for all the presents. For Christmas I need new slippers and a toothbrush. I also want a realistic baby doll. Please bring my Papa a new truck. I love you.

Love, Rowyn Woodside

Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty list?

Thank you for the toys. For Christmas I need a new blanket. I also want a bow and arrow and a microphone. Please bring my dad some chips. I love you.

Love, Will Kellerman

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Thank you for the two baby dolls.

For Christmas I need rain boots and slippers. I also want a Gabby Dollhouse. Please bring my mom a car and my baby Camila a toy. I love you and I’ll leave milk and cookies.

Love, Amena Moody

Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list? Thank you for the tent. For Christmas I need slippers. I also want a toy car. Please bring my mom an iPhone. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Haidyn Knight Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list? How do the reindeer fly? Thank you for giving me a Nintendo. For Christmas I need some slippers. I also want 100 Legos and a PlayStation and RC cars. Please bring my dogs a toy because they don’t have one. I will give the carrots to the reindeer.

Love, Levi Krcmar Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly?

Thank you for my dog that moves. For Christmas I need aprons. I also want Barbie dogs. Please bring my brother some basketballs. I will leave the reindeer food out.

Love, Callie Martin Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

Thank you for my Care Bears.

For Christmas I need Minion slippers. I also want a Care Bear and a money machine.

Please bring my sister a toy Elf on the Shelf. I love you so much.

Love, Ryder Milner Dear Santa, Am I on the nice list? Thank you for the dolls. For Christmas I need a new coat. I also want dolls and a microphone.

Please bring my dad a new truck. I will give your reindeer carrots.

Love, Kinsley Newton Dear Santa, Are you and the reindeer ready for Christmas? Thank you for the elephant stuff for my room. For Christmas I need winter hats. I also want a hammock swing and a dog toy. Please bring my Nana a

Mrs. Bauersachs’ Second Grade Dear Santa, i would like a doll an i would like a Picture of you and a stuffy of a Elf and a stuffy of max and a grinch and a gumball machine gumballs.

From: Tabitha Dear Santa, I would like to have a big, big bean bag. Have a good Holiday!

From: Cohen Nehrkorn Dear Santa, I would like a meemeow doorables, barbie doll clothes, pack of markers, crayons and matchables. I also would like a rainbow high school and a hot glue stick for mommy. Do you have a dog? What do you do in the summer?

From: Kyndall Shanahan Dear Santa, I Love Christmas, I want a Nintendo switch game which is minecraft so then i can play with John, a LOL doll and some clothes for zoobear, a cheetah onesie like on my 7th birthday.

From: Louise Ross Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I would like a keyboard, long socks, a new softball bat, and nike and adidas sweatshirts. Hope that you and the reindeer are doing well!

From: Avery Buschschulte

Dear Santa, I hope your summer vacation was nice and warm. I would like a nerf gun and twister air.

Please don’t forget something for Oliver. Have a safe flight!

From: Bryson Dear Santa, I hope I get to say Hi to you I want a fornight and a Roblox and I want a super mario golf game card I also want Blazzers and a Motorcycle I Love You Santa!!

From: Hadley Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year.

I want a big present like a safe waht is for money and computer and clothes.

From: Annabelle Mrs. Cowley’s Second Grade Dear Santa, Thank you for Rudolph and my sandles and my earings.

Am I on the nice list? Can I have mini verce and clothods and socks thank you Santa.

Merry Christmas!

From: Cheslee Dear Santa, I would please like a Flying Orb Ball, Polaroid camera, and Junie B Jones books.

Have a great Christmas and please be careful.

From: Addison Heisner Dear Santa, I would want a Jax Plushe, bluey plushe, Tay Shirt, I want to see you.

From: Faith Compton Dear Santa, I will take a American girl doll staff and a look a like girl doll. tall socos with animal on it, some tricks and jokes. some high heels the colors lite purple.

From: Vivia Degler Dear Santa, I want for Christmas baseball cards and pokemon cards and a basketball and a baseball bat. thank you.

From: Austin Woodside

I would like a gymnastics bar, gymnastics mat, gymnastics beam, play house, Robux cars, a Bible, a phone and a tree house.

Love, Ariel Woodside Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Lego set. What kind of cookies do you like? Merry Christmas!

Love, Tripp Nehrkorn Dear Santa, I would like an American Girl doll, RV and a tent for my American Girl dolls. And you choose what’s in my stocking.

Love, Addison Wright Dear Santa, I would like a phone, IPad, computer, Stitch squishmallow. I love you so, so much, Santa.

Love, Sofia Elefane Dear Santa, I would like some Nerf guns for Christmas and a remote control car. It would be awesome to have when I have friends over. Safe travels!

Love, Sawyer Graskewicz Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? I want an Xbox console, Tech Deck Berrics Xconnect Transforming Skate Park, Hot Wheel Super 6-lane raceway, Hot Wheels Mario Kart circuit track set.

Love, Austin Cole Dear Santa, I have been good. So, I am asking for new video games and new shoes or boots.

Thank you. I love Christmas, too!

Love, Ryder Hagene Dear Santa, I would like spa stuff and a new stapler and new pink Nike shoes and new house shoes and teacher stuff and can I please have a new American girl doll?

Love, Lily Beasley Dear Santa, I want Agabby dollhouse, shoes, Gabby stuffed animals and posters, books, games, art supplies and a bike.

Love, Alana Barnhart Dear Santa, I hope you are having a great time at the North Pole. If it is not too much trouble these are a few things I would like for Christmas: Smelly slime, piggy bank, snow globe, church dress, dollhouse. Thank you.

Love, Everly Lindner Dear Santa, The things I need are socks.

That’s it for the needs. I would like a stuffed animal that’s a unicorn, new headphones, a unicorn headband, a squishmallow, a heart pillow, a Poppy squishmallow.

Love, Shayne Stricker Dear Santa, I would like a snap circuit arcade set, a K’nex marble run set, a feeling reversible car plush, and a Quaxly, Fucoco and Springato Pokemon plush.

Good luck getting presents to the other good boys and girls, too.

Love, Hayden Sheraden Dear Santa, I would like a pocket knife, pogo stick, toy gun, winter work clothes, Xbox games, real tools, a dirt bike, bow and arrow and new brown boots.

Love, Abel Mathis Dear Santa, I would like a watch, a phone case, a knitting kit, a lipstick maker, a ball pit and balls, a makeup kit and a puppy.

Love, Mya Quick Dear Santa, I would like a shield for gel blasters, Power Ranger sword, a bomb of gel blasters and a Nerf gun. I have been very good this year. Thank you.

Love, Bennett Zachery Mrs. Barnett’s Third Grade Dear Santa, I want a new one piece controller please. I want a new game for xbox 1 please. I want a new one piece action figure.

From: Oliver Shute Dear Santa, I want a DS and some games.

I want some drums. I want a guitar. And I want a cat and some cat food, toys, bowls, and a litter box. And I want to see you just once, please.

From: Raegan Rice Dear Santa, I wish to get lots of toys this year, and can you please help people that are in need? Can I get a Disney ILY doll, a Bizze, shoes, a piano? My #1 thing is help my brother and grandma.

From: Anna Haney Dear Santa, I want a puppy and basketball tickets for a NBA game. I was trying to be good and nice but

sometimes it didn’t work out.

I don’t want coal. That is very nice of you to give out gifts.

From: Ty Schneider Dear Santa, I wish for a phone. And a bike. A lego set and lego lamborghini. A tv. And basketball hoop. And a four-wheeler.

From: Cooper Bathon Dear Santa, I want a PS5, new phone, a four-wheeler, new bike, a head set, and money.

From: Joseph Secrease Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a realistic baby doll, iPod, leotards, makeup, and barbie accessories. I want a bunny and real ballet shoes.

From: Everleigh Epplin Dear Santa, Can I please, please have a iPhone, big baby doll, and LOL’s for Christmas? How old is Rudolph and Dasher, Dancer and Blitzen, and Donner and Vixen?

From: Emery Karty Dear Santa, I want a chinchilla and a VR head set for a Nintendo switch and I want a drone set.

From: Miloh Singleton Dear Santa, I want a PS5 and a five nights at freddy’s plushee and a switch and a five nights at freddy’s poster and a five nights at freddy’s game.

From: Lealand Payne Dear Santa, I would like a farming simulator 17. And some really good pokemon cards. And some Legos. And a tablet. And some Nerf guns.

From: Hayden Blair Dear Santa, I want a bunny and I want it to be a girl so they can make baby bunnies.

From: Sadie Heisner Dear Santa, I really want a new electric scooter. And a Nintendo switch. A gaming PC and a monitor. And a VR head set and a keyboard and mouse. A laptop.

From: Jax Silbe Dear Santa, This Christmas I hope you can bring me mha merch, a giant stuffed cat as big as my puppy, a tablet, a balora doll, a circus baby doll.

Dear Santa, I would like a beanbag that looks like a puppy, a new pair of shoes, and a silent basketball.

From: Landon McConachie Dear Santa, for Christmas I want a chemistry set, Nintendo switch and a new scissors for my craft cart.

From: Anna lee Templeton Dear Santa, I hope I’m on the good list. If I am would you please bring me: a Donkey or a horse, Hunting boots, waders, snow goggles. Thank you soooo much. love Raelei Tell Mrs. Clause and all hi.

From: Raelei Szeblewski Dear Santa, I will want a dog and a farm house to keep my pigs in. also, a beanbag, sheets.

From: River Winter Dear Santa, I want a lava lamp and a guitar and some Harry Potter American Girl clothes. and a desk for my room, and some Nike shoes. Taylor Swift doll for Christmas.

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Dear Santa, I would like a poms Ky (black and tan) a youtooz foxy, fnaf snaps, funko foxy statue, blacklight fnwf funkopops, fnaf notepad.

From: Bryson Miller Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a makeup vanity, playdoh and makeup.

From: Emma Raney

Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year! I would like a Mario Kart game for my switch. Thanks so much!

From: Henry Williams

Dear Santa, How are you? Is it cold up up at the North Pole? I want a remote control Case IH tractor, big semi and a bike. Hope the reindeer are good.

From: Jay Ruppert

Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I want gang beast for my xbox and my switch. I would also like a water slide, and have a safe flight.

From: Easton

Dear Santa, princess peach showtime.

Luigi’s mansion, Splatoon 3: Expansion pass side order minecraft Legends.

From: Ella Rogers

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Du Quoin District 300 Christmas Concert

Du Quoin 5th Grade Beginning Band, directed by Luke Shaffer performs during the Du Quoin High School Wind Ensemble Presents: Father Christmas a Performance of European Folk Songs and Carols for Wind Band. Songs performed were “Hot Cross Buns,” “Merrily We Roll Along, Lightly Row,” “Good King Wenceslas” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas.”

Above Left: Du Quoin High School Wind Ensemble, directed by Luke Shaffer entertained the crowd on December 12 in R.P. Hibbs Auditorium. The band performed “English Folk Song Suite” (1924), “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (1609/1998) and “Christmas Day “(Fantasy on Old Carols) (1910). Above Right: During the Christmas concert, Band Director, Luke Shaffer presented “Quick Start Awards” to 5th grade beginning band students that have started band strong, those receiving awards were: Naomi Davison, Marlee Engelmann, Ayden Lipe, Marcus Blakemore, Easton Marks. Du Quoin High School band students receiving awards during the evening were: Section Leader of the Year - Samuel Vancil; Most Valuable Performer - Erin Scronce; Most Improved Performer - Jayden Fred; Section of the Year - “Upper Woodwinds” (Mackenzie Jones, Anna Sheehan, Grace Cook, Alyssa White)

Pinckneyville Community Church Choir at the First Baptist Church

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Above: The Pinckneyville Church Community Choir performed at the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville on December 14. The Choir performed “Gloria, Amen” (includes Angels We Have Heard on High; O Come, All Ye Faithful; and Joy to the World.) Left: Debbie Heiman performs a solo of “So Silently” (includes Silent Night, Holy Night.)

Below: The duet of Mark McDaniel and Amanda Morgenstern perform “Comfort and Joy“ includes (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.)

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-Macie Roye

Dear Santa, I want flat boots. I want John Deere suspenders. I want a Nintendo switch. I want Nintendo games.

From: Mason Buschschulte

Dear Santa, I would like a RC car, an O scale train set, a Lego train, GoPro cam, LED lights, Nintendo Switch, a MOVA earth globe, a big nerf gun, and a RC Boeing 777 plane.

-Grayson Lowry

Dear Santa, I want a new doll. I want a LOL doll. I want boots. I want a fingerling. I want a doll bed.

From: E’lynn Crews Dear Santa, I want a Disney ILY doll.

I want a guitar. I want my puppies home. I want a VR. I want a furbies. I want a Luvabella doll. I want a smart watch.

From: Adia Cizick Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a new remote, a new hoverboard, crackoff stickers, a water bottle, and a new jacket.

From: Gracie Kellerman Dear Santa, I want an xbox controller, playdoh, paints, stickers, squishmallows, a playstation five, vbucks cards, and a new fishing pole.

From: Chesnie Mathis Mrs. Pfau’s Third Grade

Dear Santa, I want a PS 5 for Christmas and a VR for Christmas too.

I like your reindeer so much and I wish I could see you and get a puppy for Christmas.

-Josh Simmons Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is all FNaF games and FNaF figures and markers and LED lights even though I already got some last Christmas and all FNaF plushies and Xbox game pass and a headset and all Dragon Ball Z games and all rubber duckies, all DBZ toys, and a RC car. Thank you.

-Brayden Jones Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I want a new robe, Mario kart deluxe, game chip, an iPhone 14, a mini fridge, and the rest of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish book series.

-Atlas Halfacre

Dear Santa, I want Jordans 3 for Christmas and a new necklace. I also wish for you, Santa, to give presents to people in need.

-Mason Eaton

Dear Santa, I want Mario wonder, VR headset, Zelda Tears of the Cengdem. Squishmallows, and some shelves.

-Dylan Trail

Dear Santa, I wish to have a good Christmas. If you could, I would like a giant art set for Christmas or a DVD that sings Christmas songs.

-Sienna Murphy

Dear Santa, This year I want a purple or pink skateboard, a Barbie house, and Harvey to be good.

By the way, has Rudolph been good?

-Moxie Dinkelman

Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo Switch so I can play Fortnite, a nerf gun so I can shoot it at my brother, and Air Jordans.

-Carter Davis

Dear Santa, I want a new bike without training wheels and my own bedroom and a toy car that goes 18 miles and headphones and art supplies and a new book.

-Sarah Bernhart

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Baby Yoda toy, books, a wand, the cutest fur ball, the cutest furriest stuffed animal, and for my mom to get money.

-Jayden Moody Dear Santa, I want to get LED lights for my room, and three pig ears for my dog Luna, and a mouse toy for my kitty Lamelo.

-Geno Sledge Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new bike, new earrings, and a pet dog.

-Avery Jones

Dear Santa, I want a tank and a Lego set, a toy remote snake, and a cat toy with a remote that comes with it and a ride on Santa’s sleigh.

-Lucas Sauerhage Dear Santa, I want beads and a beads spinner and I want a Stitch blanket and a Stitch night light.

-Brylee Roseberry Ms. Tabing’s Third Grade

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Xbox controller, nerf gun, skateboard, and a RC car.

-Kyson Bryan

Dear Santa, I just want to know, have you been doing well? If not I will put out more cookies. Make sure to send a letter before Christmas. For Christmas I want an elf on a shelf.

Kaydance Laxton

Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike, a computer, PS 5, new gloves, a RC car, farming simulator 22 for Xbox, Xbox controller, and a mini fridge.

-Maddux Krcmar

Dear Santa, How have you been at the North Pole? I would like a black hoverboard please and a Christmas dress and minigrams and a LOL doll set.

Leddi Pelate

Dear Santa, Thank you for sending my elf down to watch us. What I really want is for all of the sick to be healed. I also want another dog so Moose has a friend.

But if I would want a toy it would be a baby doll. I also want a basketball for Avery.

-Harper Giacomo

Dear Santa, How was your year? I would like a hoverboard in blue. I would like a gift card for $25.

Grayson Shute

Dear Santa, I want a new pair of shoes and some high top Nikes, pink too, and I want a turtle blanket, chuck taylors, and I would love a new American Girl doll.

Dear Santa, I’ve been waiting all year for Christmas and it had finally started to come! I have a question that you can only answer, how powerful is Christmas magic? This year I have been pretty good. For Christmas could you possibly get me these top three things a basketball hoop, Michael Jordan basketball cards, and pokemon

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Charlee Nehrkorn

Dear Santa, I want a new sketchbook and a Christmas book and last I want a wooden boat that’s small. Next I want a train.

Henry Bentrup Dear Santa, I wish you well. I wish for a WWE character.

Carter Mathis Dear Santa, Have I been good this year?

Can I please have headphones and color pencils?

Dilynn Forrester Dear Santa, I have tried to be good this year, do you think I’ve been good? I hope you’re doing well. I would like a VR and Five Nights and Freddy Plushies.

Conor Emmerson Dear Santa, How many elves do you have?

May I have some Bratz dolls and squishmallows. Please and thank you.

Arijah Van Hoorebeke Dear Santa, Santa I wish you well if you ever get sick. Can I get monk world and a VR headset, giant Legos, and a web shooter.

Adam Lambert Dear Santa, How was your year? This year on Christmas can you please get me basketball cards, Jordan shoes, and a PS 5. Thank you Santa and how’s your brother Fred?

Grady Laur Dear Santa, I wish you well, I hope I’ve been good, sorry if not. Please send a elf down, I’ve been missing him. Can I have this little girl’s purse set, and crayola watercolor pencils?

Adalynn Butler Dear Santa, How have you been? Can you please get me a Playstation 5.

Thank you.

Barron Recard Dear Santa, Hello Santa, how have you been? Please can I have a Gabby dolls house, Barbie house, LOL surprise, Gabby’s boat baby doll stuff.

Lillian Cleary Dear Santa, I wish you good luck to you so you can get everything the class asks for. I wish to have shoes, pants, and clothes.

Brayden Spence Dear Santa, I wish you well and can I please have a stuffy that looks like Boots. Can I have a stuffy that looks like Gater. Last can I have a stuffy that looks like Aley.

Everly Loos Dear Santa, I hope you’ve had a good year.

May I have robux, BTS shirts, and a iPod phone. Please and thank you.

Averie Cavins Dear Santa, I wish you a good Christmas.

I want $30 worth of Robux and I want some hot wheels.

Thank you.

Parker Shute Dear Santa, I think I have been good this year. How do your reindeer fly? Can I please have basketball cards and a kickball? How do your elves hide so good in my house?

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Dear Santa, How are you? These are a couple things I want to get for Christmas is a microphone speaker thing, weighted blanket and a futon. Thank you!

From Julia W. To Santa Claus, How are you? Here are some things I want, lip gloss kit, a nig bag of gummy planets, and pens.

Alaina C. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I hope their well. Here is what I want for Christmas. Screen glasses is what I want for Christmas. I also hope you and Mrs. Claus are okay. Bye! Rylie D. Dear Mr. Claus, How are you? This year for Christmas, I would like everything…on this list. Baseball cards, please, I have been collecting recently. Pokemon cards to specifically the Scarlet and Violet base set.

Love, John Dear Santa, I am Gracelynn S. For Christmas I want a basketball.

Gracie S. Hello Santa, I would like you to know what I want for Christmas A PS5, a copy of Spiderman 2 the game for PS5, Legos, Spiderman comics, and to be at least like Stan Lee. If you could fill this list I would love it so much.

From, Emmett P. Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a white bed set for my room. Since my dog can’t write, I’ll write for her. I think for Christmas she wants dog treats, She doesn’t need any toys cause she already has plenty.

Love, Abbey H. Hello Santa, I am Silas and I like sports, so can you get me a soccer goal for soccer?

Silas S. Santa, Hi! How are you? My name is Adelyn. Here are some things that I want, squishmellos, blanket, fluffy socks, and an ipad. Anyway that’s all I want for Christmas, I hope you have a great day. Merry Christmas!

Adelyn P.

door. Next, I would like a soft Nerf basketball. Then, I would like an automatic Nerf gun that fires foam balls. Lastly, I would like tons of Nerf ammo, not the weight tons just a lot.

From: Owen Higgerson

Snackles Cat or kitten treats.

I would also like a pen for my tablet. Lastly, if you could please get me some squishmallows and some Halloween and Christmas pillows.

From: Aryauna O’Dell

Dear Santa, My name is Braxton Kelly. I am 10 years old. I have been 70% good this year. Some of the nice things I did were being nice to my mawmaw and pawpaw. My Christmas list is, lego mech’s, games, a automatic.

From: Braxton Kelly

Dear Santa, I want a GTA5 for Christmas.

I would also like a new hoodie and an Xbox to play. That is all I want for Christmas.

From: Aiden Payne

Dear Santa, I am 9 years old. I have been very good this year. Some of the nice things I did were give money to others and I have been nice to brother. My Christmas wish list is gaming chair Nintendo Switch.

From: Abby Dear Santa, My name is Addy Lindner I think I’ve been good this year.

I’ve helped my mom and have been nice to people. 1. I want to take Reagyn to florida. 2. stanley 3. bubble 4. fuzzy croc’s.

From: Addy Lindner Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I’m 9 years old. I’ve been really good. This year I want A1 sauce, A Mansion, Legos, A Lamorgeni, and A IPhone 15 Promax.

From: Carter #6 Dear Santa, My name is Jack. I’m 9 years old. I have been very good this year. Some of the nice things, I did were helping a kid get his ball and I helped my mom clean. Wishlist: 1. bible case 2. school shoes 3. inside basketball 4. new sweatpants From: Jack Dear Santa, My name is Emma. I am 10 years old I have been good this year. Some of the nice things I did were making people happy and cleaning my Christmas wish list is boots, bow and arrow, music box, and a dress.

From: Emma Dear Santa, I am a 11 year old I what skincare clothes organizers stuff and a stanley and I want books and a art set.

From: Adilynn Ms. Smith’s Fourth Grade

Dear Santa, It’s getting close to Christmas and I know what I want. I want a Real Madrid Christiane Ronaldo football/soccer jersey and that is all I want for Christmas.

Luca Z.

Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good year so far and here are a couple things I want for Christmas squishmallows, art supplies, and for everybody to get all they want for Christmas.

From: Kolbi Carns

Dear Santa, I want some Stanley toppers for my cup, rare beauty blush, also a tangle teezer hair brush.

I also want bubble toner and that’s it. I hope you have a great Christmas!

From Ava H.

Dear Santa, What is the North Pole like?

I want to get my play station fixed for Christmas. I also want GTA6 and a pair of headphones. I would like a play station controller too.

From: Chevy Carson

Ms. Karsten’s Fourth Grade

Dear Santa, This is what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like two tablets, My Life doll stuff, Barbies, a VR Headset, two phones, an X-Box, an electric big remote control car, some slime, and an inner tube for my bike please. I will try to be good.

From: Hailey Grab

Dear Santa, My name is Grayson. I am 10 years old. I have been very good this year. Some of the nice things I did were teaching my sister how to play pool and being nice. My xmas list is RC Cars, Hey Dudes, loots, Pop it game.

From: Grayson Dear Santa, My name is Dannicka Diggs.

I am 9 years old. I have been very good this year. Some of the nice things I did were give people gifts and hug.

My Christmas wish list is 1.

Hoverboard 2. Bubble moisturizer 3. Clothes 4. Christmas Games From: Dannicka Diggs Dear Santa, My name is Bella. I am 10 years old. I have been very good this year. Some of the nice things I did were helping grandma and mommy.

Christmas wish list is a kitten, a squishmallow, a toy boy.

From: Bella Dear Santa, My name is Reagyn. I am 9years old about to turn 10.

Something i have done were help friends and clean up.

My Christmas wish list is For Addy not to move. Room hanging chair. Mini Brands.

Clothes from shein.

From: Reagyn Brewer Dear Santa, Books, clothes, art set, skin care. Thank you Santa.

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Dear Santa, These are the things I would like this year. First, I would like basketball hoop for my

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I will make sure to leave cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer.

For Christmas, I would like a new blanket and a clay beads bracelet making kit. Lastly, I would also like lots of snacks.

From: Kate Elefane Dear Santa, I would like a couple things for Christmas. Here are some things that I want. I would like basketball cards, a glowing basketball, and Boston Celtics pajamas. Also, tell Mrs. Claus I said hi.

From: Lance Martin Dear Santa, I would like a four wheeler, a computer (the one with a keyboard), a gaming chair, and uv lights. This is all part of what I want for Christmas. (P.S. if I give you extra cookies, get me a set of headphones) Deal?

From: Addison Karsten Dear Santa, I would like to get a new phone for Christmas and some roblox. I would also like a new puppy and a little light to see in the dark. Some other things I would like is a new Ipad and some money and a pet treat for my dog.

From: Makayla Mendoza Dear Santa, If possible could I please get a

Dear Santa, I wish I had an elf named Sky. I would like a pair of heelys and a rubber baby doll with baby stuff please. I would also like some squishmallows too.

Thank you! :) From: Baylee Kelly Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a toy elephant, UGG boots, and an Iphone 15. I would also like a baby doll for my sis, new socks for my dad, and tea for my mom. I would also like some treats for my dog and cat. I want a gift for Miss Smith. I love her so much.

Thank you Santa!

From: Harper Stutes Dear Santa, I want a lego set and a computer. I want a perfect Christmas this year. I want to give you and Prancer some cookies. I would like to see you before Christmas. Have a great Christmas!

From: Matthew Bruce Dear Santa, Here is what I want for Christmas this year. I would like the new squishmellows, a new born baby doll, a desk for my room, a new notebook, and a coloring book. Tell Mrs. Claus I said hi.

From: Ellie Ruppert Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want an electric scooter, a toy pig, two rainbow high dolls, and a 2023 Christmas Barbie and a happy year.

From: Rowyn Presswood Dear Santa, How are you doing? Say hi to the reindeer for me. For Christmas, I want a Wii. If that is too expensive maybe you could get me a new headset and some Vbucks. Have a great year.

From: Paden Nehrkorn Dear Santa, Hello there Santa! I would like to tell you about the things I would like for Christmas and here they are. I would like Super Mario Bros, Wonder, and a small computer.

From: Logan Porter Teacher: Ms. Smith Grade: 4 I would like to have a pet mouse and a phone.

From: Ray Henseler Dear Santa, I would like a derp stuffed animal, a soft pillow, and a fuzzy blanket.

From: Willow Hester Du Quoin School District #300 Mr. Gayton’s Kindergarten Dear Santa Claus, My name is Oliver.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Play-Dough ice cream truck, Play-Dough, and a giant orange soda.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jovhnei.

I am 6 years old I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a PS5, an iPhone, and a unicorn.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Natalie.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Nintendo Switch, an LOL game, and a Rainbow high game.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cassidy.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a TV, an iPhone, and makeup.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lincoln.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an Elf Fortnite Add-On Pack, a weiner dog, and Unspeakable merch.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an RC car, a BB rifle, and a real fish.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Masen.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an iPhone, a toy van, and a visit to my house.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Wilder.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me LEGOs, dinosaurs, a remote control race car, and a fishing pole.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Rusti.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a mermaid, a Barbie, and a coloring book.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Karissa.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a big Barbie doll and a princess, a vanity, Play-Dough, a playhouse for my yard, and some jewelry.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jasper.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an iPhone, a PS5, and an iPad. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Blymarks.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Bitzee Pet, an iPhone, and a doll house.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Apollo.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a PS5, football gloves, and a toy car.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tehya.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a purse and a phone.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Donald.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a football, a pet bat, and a basketball.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Harlinne.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Cinderella, pink earrings, and apink necklace.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Madison.

I am 6 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an ice cream Play-Dough truck, Barbies, and babydolls.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Braxton.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Disney gokart, a big Spider-Man glove, and a robot action figure.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Landen.

I am 5 years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a music box, a robot toy, and a Minecraft toy.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ryker.

Mrs. Kellerman’s Kindergarten

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lilly.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a doll house, squishy balls, blocks, an extra backpack, decorations, and ABC magnetic letters.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Shiloh.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a basketball, trains, a train whistle, and slime.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Noah.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me trips to Canada, Chicago, and St. louis. I would also really like it if you could bring me toys, games, books, and a Du Quoin Elementary shirt.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Amira.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a new Mario video game, Rainbow friends plushees, roller skates, and a Barbie doll.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Finnley.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a new tablet, a car I can drive, Play-Dough, color changing plushees, and Transformers.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jocelyn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me slime and slime toys, a robot toy, PlayDough, and a Gabby doll house with all of the characters.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Moises.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Siren Head toy, a bicycle, LEGOs, PlayDough, and building blocks.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tiffany.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Roblox and Roebucks, Barbie dolls, makeup, babydoll and clothes, and Play-Dough.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Weekly-Press Dear Santa Claus, My name is Aiden.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me my 2 front teeth, drums, a new car toy for my mom, and snow skis.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Terrance.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Gummy Worms, Play-Dough toys, video games, books, and dominoes.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Febe.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a dog house, a chicken coop, gifts for mommy, dad, and sister, and a bunny toy.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Blakelynn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good and some bad.

I would really like it if you could bring me a princess castle and carriage, a robot dog, video games, and dressup clothes.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Phipp’s Kindergarten Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ronnie.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me an RC car and winter boots.

I like to watch TV and iPad. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Maisie.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a big kid bike and winter boots.

I like to play with my toys and watch TV. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kendra.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me mini brands and a Barbie doll.

I like to open presents on Christmas.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

toys.

I like to play games.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Carleigh.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a unicorn toy and a pony.

I like play with my friend Lily.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Elsie.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a pony and a toy cat.

I like to get tickled by my daddy.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ayvi.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me Barbies and a Barbie camper.

I like to go to the park with my mom.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Rex. I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a Spider-Man set and a go kart.

I like to get presents.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Easton.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Gator Golf and a Furby friend that talks to you.

I like to play outside with my sister.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jake.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me an undercover police car and hot wheels.

I like to play outside with dad.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Oakley.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie farm and a dinosaur toy.

I like to play with my brother.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kleo.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me an Occulus and a overboard.

I like to play with my daddy.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kaiden.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me Nintendo games.

I like to play with my toys.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Archer.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a rocket ship and a scarecrow.

I like to play outside with my brother.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kayden.

I am 5 Years old.

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Evelyn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie camper and a toy car I can ride in.

I like to play with my sister and dad.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Korbin.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me an RC car a bow and arrow and pretend

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me cars and jeans and a rocking chair.

I like to play gaga ball on my trampoline.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus,

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

My name is Kayci.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie and elf with a red hat and clothes.

I like to play with my Barbies.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ellie.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good!

I would really like it if you could bring me a toy wildcat and toy house.

I like to play with my mother and father.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Piper’s Kindergarten Dear Santa Claus, My name is Meryn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Carbondale.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a cell phone, LOL and Barbie dolls, and baby doll toys.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lillian.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a watch, makeup, LOL Dolls, a baby doll txt can eat and go potty, and a big Jasmine Princess.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Joslyn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me LOL Dolls, puppies, kittens, jewelry, makeup, and a Jasmine Princess doll.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jaxson.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Nintendo Switch and games, a tablet, Roblox, Fortnite, and an electric scooter.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Benjamin.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a new bike, a car I can drive, plates for my Birthday, and a Nerf gun.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Dalilah.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a smiley face,

a doll, and a toy car.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kallahan.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a shark boat that you can drive on the water, a Hot Wheels track, a hoop to throw a football through, and a basketball.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Elias.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a dirt bike, a PS5, an Xbox, remote control cars, and an electric bike.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Garrett.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Antman, Superman, a big robot toy, a Batman playlet, and another puppy.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lauren.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Jack-in-theBox, a toy that looks like Santa, jewelry, baby dolls, and a toy from a Subway restaurant.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Nash.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a toy car that drives on rocks and a toy boat that drives on water.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Hayden.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a big remote control monster truck, a scooter, my own Christmas tree and decorations, and a soccer goal.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Charley.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a phone for my sister, a Barbie kitchen, a Barbie remote control car, and a phone case for my sister’s phone.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Virginia.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a babydoll, Barbie dolls, LEGOs, and makeup.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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Page 12 Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kamryn.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Belle princess dress, a scooter with rockets, and a giant unicorn stuffee.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Peyton.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie dream house, school supplies, roller skates, an American Girl Doll couch, and LEGOs. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Roman.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a lightsaber, a remote control lighting McQueen car, a Jackson Storm remote control car, and a Bumblebee Transformer.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Raquel.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Barbie dolls, a mermaid Barbie, makeup, baby dolls, and Pikachu.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Azlynn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me stuff, My Little Ponies, Barbie dolls, and pet stuff.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten Dear Santa Claus, My name is Eve. I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie dream house, a snow cone maker, LOL Dolls, a toy puppy, and a pool.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lilly.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Rainbow high house and car, a Rainbow high swimming pool, and high top boots.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Anthony.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Transformers, a LEGO train set, LEGOs, and a LEGO roller coaster.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Addis.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me SpiderMan toys, a remote control 4-wheeler, a baby dinosaur car for my sister, and a trampoline.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Blake.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Thomas the Train set, a LEGO truck and car, a Hot Wheels track, and gear blocks.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Myles.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me 100 Mario LEGOs, dinosaur toys, surprise toys, Hot Wheels, and a hover board.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brayden.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a race car, a picture of my brother, a dog, teddy bear toys, and an ABC match game.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Dolly.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me LOL Dolls, a Barbie Van, jewelry, more Barbie toys, and play school toys.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Charlotte.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me roller skates, a puppy toy, a computer, a Barbie doll, and a pet hamster.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Charlotte.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is .

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Camreigh.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a phone, a toy remote control car, a robot, roller skates, and a basketball.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Owen.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me step on rockets, a football, video games, and a carpet rug like Mrs. Smith’s.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Taven.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good and bad.

I would really like it if you could bring me LOL Dolls, a big Barbie doll, a bit dinosaur egg, and Pokémon cards.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Malachi.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Transformers, marble toys, marbles, LEGOs, Jurassic World toys, creep underwear, and a train track.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Loryn.

I am 5 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Barbie high heel shoes, Barbie clothes, a new iPhone, an umbrella, and a Squishmallow.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Drayson.

I am 6 Years old.

I live in Du Quoin.

This year, I have been really good at home.

I would really like it if you could bring me an iPad, a skateboard, a pumpkin stuffy, socks and shoes, and big toys.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Yeager’s Kindergarten Davina Bohannon- presents and toys.

Everly Crow- Makeup, toys, barbie dream house and toy bed Bentley Eaton- I want a lego set Gabby Eaton-a jojo doll and a jojo car Luca Humm- a train and an airplane Koda Melton- hot wheels Levi Morris- an xbox and a giant gummy bear and an iguana Mary Ritter- toys and a computer, Meana Rector- slime, a squishy ball, a pink xbox with a controller, play dough and a pink cup Izzy Reeder-squishmellows, lol dolls and barbie dolls and makeup Destini Smith- a phone. makeup table, a pillow a blanket and presents.

Mrs. Funk’s First Grade Dear Santa, My name is Tucker Furlow. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Night Hawk, dog treats for my dog, and a tablet.

Love, Tucker Dear Santa, My name is Addison Schaub.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like 3 baby dolls with 3 strollers stuck together, a bouncy house with water and balls, 2 cool doll houses, an Elsa doll house with the little people, and a baby in a rocking bed with a bottle, a paci, a blanket, and a pillow.

Love, Addison Dear Santa, My name is Piper Bond. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Barbie Dream House, a tablet, a new sketch pad, and Barbie dolls. I would also like a Barbie camper.

Love, Piper Dear Santa, My name is Maverick Porter.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a PS5, Pokeman cards, Vbucks, and pit viper sunglasses.

Love, Maverick Dear Santa, My name is Paisley Barnett. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like an iPod, a makeup set, a computer desk, a math book, a Barbie Dream House, Barbie dolls, and a Barbie camper.

Love, Paisley Dear Santa, My name is Jameson Williams. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like an Xbox, slime, Legos, magnets, a VR headset,

and a Nintendo Switch.

Love, Jameson Dear Santa, My name is Ava Elder. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a Barbie doll house, a bouncy castle house, and Barbie dolls.

Love, Ava Dear Santa, My name is MJ Strange. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a stuffed animal, ski bidi toilet, my own phone, a trophy because I win every race, a Minecraft stuffed animal, and a lantern that is a pumpkin.

Love, MJ Dear Santa, My name is Quinn Oetting. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like Godzilla, a bouncy house, a trampoline, a pool, a hose for my pool, and some water toys.

Love, Quinn Dear Santa, My name is Olivia Radford. I am 6 years old. I live I n Du Quoin, IL. This year, I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like Barbies, a Barbie kitchen set, and rings.

Love, Olivia Dear Santa, My name is Atlas Filson. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year, I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Pokeman Lego set, a big char izard Lego set, a 4 wheeler, and a VR headset.

Love, Atlas Dear Santa, My name is Silas Kerkhoff. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year, I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Lego ski bidi toilet, a VR headset and a big, big Lego set.

Love, Silas Dear Santa, My name is Brantley Freund.

I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a RC car, Hot Wheels, a Christmas globe, and candy.

Love, Brantley Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer Bishop.

I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like STEM Explorers Brainometry, a computer that actually works, and an Apple phone.

Love, Sawyer Dear Santa, My name is McKenna Sparling. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin, IL. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a kitten, a puppy, a little baby turtle with a tank, a little frog, a Barbie, and a pet bird, like a parrot.

Love, McKenna Mrs. Stratton’s First Grade Dear Santa, My name is Emma Scruggs.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a scooter.

Love, Emma Dear Santa, My name is Brooklyn Barrett.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a laptop.

Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, My name is River Crain. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a VR headset.

Love, River Dear Santa, My name is Emereigh Degler.

I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a big tall unicorn.

Love, Emereigh Dear Santa, My name is Aubree Eggemeyer. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a baby doll.

Love, Aubree

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Dear Santa, My name is Heidi Engelmann.

I am 6 years old. I live in Carbondale. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a chrome book.

Love, Heidi Dear Santa, My name is Piper Hammonds.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a VR headset.

Love, Piper Dear Santa, My name is Brantly Zimmerman. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like an orbeez.

Love, Brantly Dear Santa, My name is Briella Henry. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been a little bit naughty. For Christmas, I’d like slime.

Love, Briella Dear Santa, My name is Josie Hicks. I am 6 years old. I live in Tamaroa.

This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Barbie dream house.

Love, Josie Dear Santa, My name is Maxwell Ingram.

I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a giant stuffed Axolotl.

Love, Maxwell Dear Santa, My name is Liam Koehn. I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Tyreek Hill jersey.

Love, Liam Dear Santa, My name is Kru Kondoudis.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a PS4.

Love, Kru Dear Santa, My name is Kolbie McIntosh.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a vanity.

Love, Kolbie Dear Santa, My name is Brandi Melvin.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a Barbie Dream House.

Love, Brandi Dear Santa, My name is Hattie Miller. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a real black baby horse.

Love, Hattie Dear Santa, My name is King Steely. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like an Iphone.

Love, King Dear Santa, My name is Robert Still. I am 7 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a giant stuffed Crested Gecko.

Love, Robert Dear Santa, My name is Mariah Stroud.

I am 6 years old. I live in Du Quoin. This year I’ve been nice. For Christmas, I’d like a PS4.

Love, Brooklyn Ms. Stanhouse’s First Grade My name is Vincent Navarro.

I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a set of Pokemon Cards.

My name is Vaida Milam.

I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like an iphone.

My name is Saylor Dirler.

I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a phone.

My name is Grayson Smith

I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like some new toys.

My name is Darrell Anders I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a PS-5 My name is Rayna Bebout I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like some make-up.

My name is Camilla Wright I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a Mama Surprise Guinea Pig. My name is Levi Haggard I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a dog toy for my dog.

My name is Kolten Perrin I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a VBucks.

My name is Stella Pfeiffer I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like an iphone.

My name is Beau Ryan I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a toy robot.

My name is Meridian Beppler I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a toy horse.

My name is Karsyn Stanley I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a fake mermaid tail.

My name is Iliana Gregory I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a dollhouse.

My name is Audey Smith I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a punching bag.

My name is Hazel Williams I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a Robot Dog. My name is Lincoln Sroka I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a scooter.

My name is Raiden Farthing I am 6 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like a train set.

My name is Crystal Ridgeway I am 7 years old.

I live in DuQuoin.

This year I have been Nice.

For Christmas, I’d like an iphone.

Mrs. Behm’s Second Grade Dear Santa, Hi santa, my name is raiden.

I would love a hoverboard for Christmas! I would love an xbox, a toy kitchen and an iphone. I love to play with hotwheels cars. I love Christmas so much! New shoes and clothes would be cool too! Christmas eve is the best holiday to me. The last thing I would love is a new basketball picture.

From, Raiden Dear santa, Hi santa, my name is saylah.

I would like a camera for Christmas! There are some other things that I would like to have too. I want some new clothes and a bluey doll house.

I would like a iphone too. I would also like some cute folders to put stuff in. To top it off I would like a wiggly pencil and something to paint.

I would like to have a drone.

I would also like decorations to put under my bed and a fox blanket with a pillow to match. The last thing I want is a big stuffy. I have two questions. how many elves do you have in the north pole? Can you give me an elf? I can’t wait for Christmas!

From, Saylah

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Page 13 Dear santa, hi my name is caylen. I would like a remote control car for Christmas! I would like to have a nerf gun too. i cant wait for Christmas! I love you santa!

From, Caylen Dear santa, Hi my name is kiki. I would like a tablet for Christmas because my other one broke.

I want a new doll and a doll house to go with it. i would like a crafting set. I want a big set of legos. I love legos so much! I would also love some gardening tools to help nanny with her garden. i cant wait for Christmas!

From, Kiki Dear santa, Hi my name is tessa! I would love to have a phone for Christmas! I want a big unicorn and a big huge teddy bear! I want a megan doll and I really want a ball. I think a computer would be cool too! I love you santa! I cant wait for Christmas!

From, Tessa Dear santa, Hi my name is paisley! I would like to have a jeweled lamp for Christmas! I would also like a squishmellow and a glass apple to put on my dresser. I want a cute journal that I can write in and a diary. you are the best santa in the whole world! I was also wondering, what do the elves like to eat? I cant wait for Christmas!

From, Pailsley Dear santa, Hi santa, my name is Olivia. I want a giant golden ryans egg.

I want some cute choker necklaces. I would love to have like 10 lol dolls and a vlogging camera. I want to start a vlog. I also want my own chromebook. I am going to florida to see grandma Susie for Christmas. I am flying on a plane, so you might have to see me there.

From, Olivia Dear santa, Hi my name is axel. I would like an ironman toy for Christmas. I would also like a hulk toy too. that’s all for now. I cant wait till Christmas.

From, Axel Dear santa, Hi my name is deacon. I want a ninja turtle toy for Christmas. I would also love to have a monster truck toy. That’s all I can think of for now. I cant wait ill Christmas! I love you santa!

From, Deacon Dear santa, Hi my name is Braxton. I would like the new eggman set with sonic for Christmas.

I want a Mario plus with bowser too. I want the sonic mania game so bad! I really want to give you hugs and Christmas fruit snacks! I could also go for a sonic bag and backpack. And also would like some sonic bedding and pillows with sonic plushies. I really want to get you an extra big surprise santa! I love you santa! I cant wait till Christmas!!!

From, Braxton Dear santa, Hi my name is Kimberly. Can I please have some lol dolls?

I would also really love an iphone. I want a new tablet because my brother broke my other one so I miss it really bad. I really want some poofy pink and blue cheer pompoms! A pencil sharpener would be nice, and also a nightlight. A computer would be super cool santa! I would like some pixy sticks for my stocking. I also want a small whiteboard that says mrs.

Behm with some markers and an eraser. I would love some fake plants for my room. The last thing I want is a santa stuffy. Is the northpole cold?

Is it cool to live there santa? I cant wait till Christmas!

From, Kimberly Dear santa, Hi santa, my name is dax! I only want a couple things for Christmas. I would love to have some new legos to play with. I also want a new game called connect four. I do have one question. Can I have my presents if I leave you some milk and cookies? Happy Christmas!!

From, Dax Dear santa,

My name is stevie! I love you santa, you’re the best!

For Christmas I want an alive baby doll. I also would love a new Barbie! I really want an iphone too! I cant wait to see you santa!

From, Stevie Dear santa, My name is Nicole! I cant wait for Christmas! I would like some money for christma.

I would also love a new big Barbie doll! That’s all I want so far. Happy Christmas santa!

From, nicole Mrs. Tilley’s Second Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new tablet, squishmallow, a new makeup set, and slippers. Please bring my friend Frankie some ballet slippers.

Have a happy Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mila Wilson Dear Santa, I would like squishmallows, books, glue sticks, slippers, hand sanitizer, and a Magic Mixie. I would really love to have a bracelet making kit so I can make bracelets for my friends. Please bring my sister Britton an Elmo stuffy. I hope everyone stays healthy.

Merry Christmas, Beckett Beard Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Karaoke machine, an Iphone, and squishmallows. Please bring my cats some chew toys. Bring my brother some little spiderman toys. Bring my mom some new makeup. Please bring Luke a new magic set because he likes magic. Please bring my dad a new record. Bring Kristin some new perfume. Do you really know my whole family?

Thank you for bringing me presents.

Merry Christmas, Emma Davis Dear Santa, I want a PS5, snowboard, computer set, and a computer chair for Christmas. I also want a brand new black VR, a motorbike, magic hat, magic Harry Potter wand, magic gloves to make things float, and a drone. Please bring my dad something good. Please bring my mom a chocolate heart. Bring my teacher some good luck. I wish you good luck.

Merry Christmas Ryker Vancil Dear Santa, Can I have a new bike with a pattern on it for Christmas? I would also like a smart watch.

Can you also give my teacher an apple? I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Evie Rathert Dear Santa, I want a new LOL doll for Christmas. I would also like some ice cream slime. Can you please bring my brother a race car? How do your reindeer fly?

Merry Christmas, Grace Voyles Dear Santa, I would like a Hoverboard for Christmas. I had one before but I can’t charge it anymore. I would also like a puppet because I know how to talk without moving my mouth. I also want a cat mask with a tail and a new IPod too.

Please bring my grandpa some soft chocolate. Good luck on your trip.

Merry Christmas, Lincoln Porter Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a bunch of fidgets. I would also like a bracelet making kit and a make up box. Please bring me a bunch of markers. Please bring my little sister a stuffed dog. Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Ariella Stanhouse Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a make up box and an artist box. I would also like a phone case for my phone. Please bring my little brother a tablet.

Merry Christmas, Sophia Turner Dear Santa, I would like Baby Alive dolls that I can feed for Christmas.

I would also like some play make up. I also need accessories for my dolls. Please bring me and my little sister some fidgets. I would also like some activity books.

Merry Christmas, Makenzie McIntosh Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have a remote control Monster Truck. I would also like

a new Power Wheel Truck that has a longer battery and works better. Please bring my little sister a new tablet.

Merry Christmas, Hayden Hamburger Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Bee and Mushroom Squishmallow. I would like a new phone,makeup set, and some Robux so I can buy stuff for my game. Please bring all my friends a makeup set.

Merry Christmas, Arianna Williams Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have two squishmallows.

I would also like to have a makeup kit. Please bring my little brother a toy dinosaur and my little sister a barbie. I would like a barbie too please.

Thank you!

Merry Christmas, Emarosa Vargas Dear Santa, Please bring me some cloud slime and squishmallows for Christmas. I would also like a hot pink Stanley cup, a Lululemon Fanny Pack, and red lipstick for dance. Bring me some more ripped jeans, white converse, and shirts too please. How are the elves doing?

Merry Christmas, Ava Craft Dear Santa, For Christmas I want an Xbox and an Iphone please. I would also like a remote control car and a VR. Merry Christmas, Easton Kremer Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a watch. I would also like the whole set of The Little House on the Prairie books. Please bring me some fidget spinners, an Iphone 15, and a VR. I also would like some Robux cash for my game. Bring my dogs some dog toys too please.

Merry Christmas, Ezra Campbell Dear Santa, I would like money for Christmas so I can pay for my deer mount. I would also like to have some racing stuff like; a raceceiver, nice helmet (Blue and checkered flagged with a little bit of green), racing boots, nice racing suit (black, blue, and white), a seatbelt, and a HANS device. Please bring me an Iphone 15 Pro. Also I need Mossy Oak hunting stuff for Christmas so I can go hunting with my hunting buddy. Have a good year.

I hope you have a good year next year too.

Merry Christmas, Matthew Hutchinson Dear Santa, Please bring me a big light pink slime thing for Christmas. I would also like a smart watch and a Hot Chocolate Squishmallow with a red and white straw coming out of it.

Please bring my little brother a Captain America robot. My cousin Collins wants a rainbow squishmallow. My cousin KJ wants a Knuckle Sonic character costume. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Frankie Campanella Dear Santa, I want a dinosaur Squishmallow, a new blanket, and a new trick or treat bag for Christmas. Please bring me a new tablet because my brother Ace broke mine. I also want a basketball, football, and baseball bat. Please bring my little sister a barbie because she loves barbies.

Merry Christmas, August Siefert Dear Santa, I would like to have an Iphone 15 pro for Christmas. I would also like hunting stuff and a big box of Pokemon cards with a Pokemon binder.

Please bring my mom a pen that says love on it. Please bring my dad some baseball cards. He loves baseball cards so bring him a big box. He also needs a helmet. Please bring my little brother a monster truck. Please bring my big brother a pair of black and red Jordans. Please bring my little sister a princess toy.

Please bring my teacher more toys for the prize box. Have a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Greyson Oakley Dear Santa, For Christmas please bring me an Iphone 15 Pro, a remote control shark for my pond, and a football thing you throw.

I would also like a new hunting bow with arrows, broadheads, and a hunting t-shirt.

Please bring me a Pokemon Pikachu Squishmallow and AirPods. Please bring my dad

a Ground Blind with stairs and a trailer. Please bring my little sister a barbie house with barbies, a small deer thing to shoot at, and makeup. I am not sure what my mom wants but bring her something nice.

Thank you!

Merry Christmas, Easton Becker Dear Santa, I would really like an IPhone and a laptop for Christmas. I want a realistic baby doll. I would like a carrier, stroller, crib for the baby, and matching outfits with the baby too.

Please bring me a bunch of Pokemon cards and some Robux to use on my game. I also want some racing gear and a helmet. Please bring my dad a lot of Pokemon cards.

Please bring my dog toys.

Please bring a new dress to my teacher. Please bring my mom a new coffee cup and blanket. Please bring my sister a diary and colorful, smelly erasers. I hope you had a great year and I wish you a great year next year and each year after.

Merry Christmas, Brynlee Johnson Dear Santa, I would like Hello Neighbor, Hello Neighbor 2, and some awesome toys. I would love to have 2 stretchy toys that look like soldiers. Please bring me a Xbox 360. I would like a card from you that says Merry Christmas on it. Please bring my brother a squishy toy that doesn’t break.

I love you Santa.

Merry Christmas, Connor Knapp Mrs. Valier’s Second Grade Dear Santa, What is your favorite type of cookie? I want slime and Pokemon cards for Christmas.

My brother wants some cars.

How are you Santa?

Your friend, Brantley Dear Santa, How are your elves doing? I really want a sand pit with a lid and a kitchen set. My sister really wants a laptop. I cannot wait until Christmas!

Your friend, Madelyn Dear Santa, How is my elf doing? Are you getting ready for Christmas? This is the list I want for Christmas. I want an Alexa for Christmas and an electric scooter. My friend Roman wants an iPhone. I wish you a merry Christmas Santa.

Your friend, Grant Dear Santa, Can you send our elf Jonny back soon? I want family and a skateboard. My brother Marcus wants a lot of robots.

I can’t wait for Christmas!

Your friend, Matthew Dear Santa, How are Trixie and Sparkle? I want an iPhone 15 and a fanny pack. I want to get my mom Nike sweatshirts. That’s all I want for Christmas.

Your friend, Adilynn Dear Santa, How are you? Can you get me some make up for my mom? I would like some art stuff for me. I also want a scooter. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Your friend, Riley Dear Santa, What do your elves look like?

For Christmas I want some WWE characters and I want a baby Yoda costume. I would like a Ninja Turtle for my mom. This is what I would like for Christmas.

Your friend, Weston Dear Santa, I hope when Christmas is here your reindeer will fly. Is Rudolph going to fly this year?

I want an Air Up the pod in peach please and I want the most expensive nerf gun. My

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 dad wants steak. I can’t wait until Christmas.

Your friend, Eli Dear Santa, How cold is it in the North Pole? I want a cat and a goat please. Can you get my little brother a giant dinosaur? I wish you a merry Christmas.

Your friend, Roxy Dear Santa, How is it in the North Pole?

I want a tablet. My brother wants a Paw Patrol toy. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Your friend, Harley Dear Santa, How have you been doing this Christmas? I really want a few fanny packs and the second thing I want is luggage for all of my things. Here are some things my siblings would like. My brother wants an Xbox, my sister wants a Carebear, my other sister wants a Gabby Doll House, and my other sister wants a Cocomelon House. My littlest sister wants some baby toys since she is a baby. I hope you have a great Christmas.

Your friend, Mia Dear Santa, Are your reindeer okay? I want a playground so me and my brother can play on it. For my brother, can you get him a monster truck? Merry Christmas to you Santa.

Your friend, Aria Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? I want a real watch that is pink and a violin. For Kru a booboo book. I will leave cookies and milk for you Santa.

Your friend, Ruby Dear Santa, How are Rocko and Ruby?

What kind of cookies do you like? I want a beast lab. I want a red queen alien toy.

What kind of milk do you like?

Your friend, Joseph Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I want a medium toy electric motorcycle please? I would like to give my little brother Tobias a toy hot wheels car for Christmas. I love you Santa!

Your friend, Samuel Dear Santa, How is your day going? I want a new Barbie and a new American Girl doll. I want to get my mom a puppy. Merry Christmas Santa.

Your friend, Mercy Dear Santa, How has your day been? Can I have an iPhone and an Xbox for Christmas? I will give Grant an iPhone. Christmas is the best!

Your friend, Roman Dear Santa, How are you today? I want Bluey and Bingo. I want a Rainbow High doll. For my friend, she wants an iPhone 14 and a watch. I will give you cookies and milk.

Your friend, Alyvia Dear Santa, How is your day going today?

I want a phone for Christmas.

I want to get my friend a phone too. I love Christmas.

It is my favorite holiday.

Your friend, Dean Dear Santa, Have you been good? I want make up so I can be beautiful. I also want some clothes.

My mom would like a packet of my good grades. Shawn would like a new hoodie. I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Your friend, Violet

Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? For Christmas I would like a kid sized dirt bike and an electric scooter. My brother would like a new basketball. I will leave you some milk and cookies.

Your friend, Max Dear Santa, What kind of cookies would you like? For Christmas I would like a little Barbie for my cousin. I would like a new scooter. I can’t wait for Christmas!

Your friend, Sydney Mrs. Witcher’s K-2 Grades Dear Santa, My name is Braylie and I am 7 years old. I have been good … sometimes, this year! I really like to sing and color. I want a baby doll, baby Yoda toy, and new shoes for Christmas. I love you!

Love, Braylie Dear Santa, My name is Sylis and I am 8 years old. I have been very good this year! I really like to play outside and watch “The Grinch”. I want a Godzilla toy, King Kong toy, and a helicopter for Christmas. I love you!

Love, Sylis Dear Santa, My name is James and I 7 years old. I have been good this year! I like to draw and color. I want a toy train, a Christmas tree, and a new coat for Christmas. I love you!

Love, James Dear Santa, My name is Paislee and I am 8 years old. I have been very good this year! I like to sing and dance. I want a puppy, Barbie toy, and makeup for Christmas. I love you!

Love, Paislee Dear Santa, My name is Bethany and I am 6 years old. I have been very good this year! I like to ride my bike and play outside. I want a firetruck, play-doh, and new shoes for Christmas. I love you!

Love, Bethany Dear Santa, My name is Camden and I am 7 years old. I have been a little good this year! I like to play video games and my Oculus.

I want a robot toy, Cheetos Puffs, and a Power Rangers game. I love you!

Love, Camden Ms. Beckham’s Third Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some Barbie stuff, some mini verse and some bubble skin care. Can you get Luke some squish mallows and can you get March some body scrubs?

How long does it take you to get all of the present together?

Thank you for all the stuff you gave me last year.

Sincerely, Brooklynn Woody.

Dear Santa, I would like an American Girl Doll, Purple Stanley, and a lap top. Mom wants a new fridge and dad a new phone. Thank you for everything you got me last year! How old are you?

Sincerely, Evey Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a bunny, gift and a puppy. My mom would like a gift card to a salon gift card and her boyfriend. Would like a vacation. Why do you name the reindeer. Thank you for all the presents.

Sincerely, Meelah Dear Santa, For Christmas I wold like a reborn doll a baby alive and a iPhone 15. The people I want to git a gif is Kennedy and mom. Please bring Kennedy a friendship bracelet and my mom a new t.v. why does Ru-

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Sincerely, Avaree Adams Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Dentist, set. Eila wants a squish mallow. (raindeer) Evey want’s a Nintendo switch. (white or red and blue) How many cookies do you eat? Thank you for all the gifts last year.

Sincerely, Luxe Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a thing of makeup and a candy for Meelah she will get a pack of bows. Please give Kennedy a pack of sun flowers do you really have elves? Thank you.

Sincerely, Brooklynn Shelton Dear Santa, For Christmas I wold like an iPhone 13, skin care, and makeup. For Christmas I wold like my 2 little sisters to have matching outfits so we can have fun on a girls day. Thank you for all the gifts last year.

Thank you so much. How old are you Santa?

Sincerely, Elliana Jones Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Nintendo, a play station gift card, and to see my grandma and my cousin. Thank you for the presents last year. How old are you, Santa? Please bring Angie a sweater and some boots for mom.

Sincerely, Tryston Dear Santa, For Christmas I wold like a JJ Watt jersey and inflatable wrestling ring and a Justin Jefferson jersey. I would like you to bring Grandpa Davaham.

I would like to bring Carin a purse. How is your favorite reindeer. Thank you for the toys from last year.

Sincerely, Parker Lynn Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a Hoverboard, Oculas Quest 2, and a kitten. My mom would like a coffee mug with a picture of a dolphin and for my dad a coffee mug with picture of a giraffe on it. How many reindeer do you have. Thank you for the presents last year for Christmas. Your friend Brie Sincerely, Brie Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a ps4, apple watch, and a dog.

For my friend Jace I would like to get him a nintendo switch. For my other friend, Liam, I would like to get him an xbox how many elves do you have? Thank you for all the things you got me.

Sincerely, Ollie Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Bubble skin care, a Boba stuffed animal, and also white Nike socks. will you please

bring my mom and I matching heart bracelets. will you also bring my dad and I matching hunting outfits. Do you still watch us on Christmas? and Thank you for giving me all of that stuff last Christmas.

Sincerely, your friend Kennedy Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a play station 3 a good and an xbox 360 for Ollie and Brooklynn a conic toy. what month were you born? Thank you for last years gifts!

Sincerely, Jace Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like my mom to have $10,000 could you please bring Eli tons of stuff I wish to get a new house for my grandpa and grandma because their house burned down. I have question for you. How old are you Santa? Thank you for last year.

Sincerely, Bella Dear Santa, Could I have a Hover board and a sword? My mom wants makeup and my brother wants a vr headset. Why do you line in the North Pole? Thank you for last year’s gifts.

Sincerely, Mason Dear Santa, I hope you bring me some toys. I would like some Spiderman action figures and a Hot Wheels race track set.

Weston H. Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Godzilla Singular point play set, a 2000 Rob’s card and a Godzilla King of the Monsters play set. Please bring some cups for my mom and a Scarecrow for dad, to keep birds out of his garden. Thank you for my presents last year. Have you seen Godzilla?

Sincerely, Sebastian Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a lego harry potter set or nutcracker and a lego train set to can you bring my mom a iPhone 15? Can you bring my sister a kitten? I have a question for you. Do you see us out of a globe? Thank you for all the presents last year!

Sincerely, Lynex Dear Santa, I would like Bluey, Shopkins, and Squishmallows. Tryston would like a new video game.

Luxe would like a walk talky.

Thank you for all the gifts you gave me last year. Why do you never want kids to see you at night?

Sincerely, Eila Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a big basket, a new iPhone 15, for my little sister, a new blanket, a toy cart, for my big brother, a new hover bored, tablet. Do you really have elfs.

Thank you for all the presents last year.

Sincerely, Chaycee Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a dirt bike but gas pawerd and a work garage and a watch and money and houses for the homeless oh and wydo you not let kids see you thank you for the presents in the past.

Sincerely, Gayge Miss Casey’s Third Grade Dear Santa, Hi! I would like poca markers.

And I would like some skincare and some robux. I was just wondering if you could get some treats for my cat.

And slime for my brother. Do you actually make the toys?

Thank you. Kinley A. Dear Santa, Hello! I would like looom robux. Can I have a puppy and a remote control snake? Can you get mom an elf on the shelf and Flynn a big lego set please? How is Mrs. Claus? I would like to taste some of her cookies.

Love, Ellawyn B. Dear Santa, Hi. I would really like to meet you, but you have things to do. And how’s your day? Can I please someday meet you?

If not that’s ok. I really would like a new tablet for my sister.

And can you make all people to have a Merry Christmas?

Sincerely, Lia B. Dear Santa, I would like a dog and back scratcher and Iphone 15. Only can I please want to come to the North Pole. And I want to see Mrs. Claus and pet your dogs and reindeers. And take Dasher and Dancer and I want to see your elfs. And I want to see your candy canes and your toys and video games and big giant Christmas tree and candy for dinner.

Sincerely, Mason C. Dear Santa, I would like an Iphone 15 please! Oh yeah hi! And some make-up! Please! And some butter slime! Please! And for my brother some toy lizards please! And for my sister Cocomelon please Santa! Oh and where are my elve’s? I miss my elves. I can not wait for Christmas. Oh yeah, I forgot what my elves’ names were, Bye! Sincerely, Adalyn D. Dear Santa, Hello Santa. I hope I will get a present. Millions of presents for my family. Best Santa ever! I want to see your sled please.

Sincerely, Kyre D. Dear Santa, Hi. Can I have an American girl doll and an IPod and a pool for Christmas? And can I have a dog set for my dog?

And can I have friendship rings for me and my friend?

How do your reindeer fly?

How are you doing Mrs. Claus?

Love, Nora E.

Dear Santa, Hi! I would like a Fortnite nerf gun and a remote control car and a legos. For Richard baby toys. Do you have a Christmas tree?

Sincerely, Joshua F. Dear Santa, How old are you? I want to give Beckham a PS5 and a xbox. I want a new bike, a new dirt bike, and a PS5.

Sincerely, Skyler F. Dear Santa, Hi! I would like the new IPhone and Robux on the new phone. And an elf, and a big bucketI of slime. I would like to give two things for Tinley, my cousin. She will get all A’s on her report card. They will come to my house for Christmas. Can I see you the night of Christmas? And can I pet your reindeer?

Love, Willow Dear Santa, H! I would like a hoverboard and an IPhone 14 and a ring that covers your finger. Can me, Mason, and Sierra visit you? Ameilia would like a pair of flared pants and a new doll house.

Sincerely, Jacob H. Dear Santa, Hi! I would like to get a robux card and a nintendo switch and a fortnite gun. Also a robux card for my sister and a toy car for my brother. And how do you make presents?

Sincerely, Jesse J. Dear Santa, Hi! I would like to get the deep dark battle set. I would also like to get some very cool lego sets. (and no extra pieces!) I would also like to get robux. My Dad probably wants some tools. And some leather working stuff. Santa, what’s your favorite cookie?

Sincerely, Parker K. Dear Santa, Hi bff. Can I have unicorn and baby yoda stuff and slime?

Can Sierra have a hoverboard and high heel boots. Thank you. How is Mrs. Claus?

Your BFF, Eva M. Dear Santa, Hi! I would like robux, robux, robux. For Joshua a pacifier.

How many cookies do you eat in one day?

Sincerely, Richard Dear Santa, Hi! I would like to get Kinetic Sand, an Apple ipad, and a makeup set. I will like to get my sister Nike shoes. I will like to get my mom a necklace. I have a question. Why can’t we have your number?

Sincerely, Sierra T. Dear Santa, Hi Santa I would like a doll and a nintendo switch and Iphone. For Nora can you get her a realistic baby doll? Do you have any pets?

Love, Lainey V. Dear Santa, Hi! I want a Bluey set please and thank you. Can you please give me a moving set? Will you give me an IPod? Can you please give Lia an animal plush? Can you please give Mrs. Milliam a make-up set?

Santa, how old are you? How old is Mrs. Claus?

Love BFF, Isabela W. Dear Santa, Hi! I would like an Ipod, Stanley bubble. For Crew, a tractor and a bike. How is Mrs. Claus? I would like to taste some of her cookies.

Sincerely, Charley Y. Mrs. Benson’s Third Grade Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus?

I hope my elf does not tie stuff together. I hope you got a lot of sleep this year. How do your reindeers fly?

Thank you for the gifts you gave us last year. I want a mini dirt bike and v bucks cards for fortnite and the finger painter badge from gorilla tag and I want a Pokemon Charizard card. I want Typical Gamer’s merch-his hat, gaming glasses, and hoodie.I want a web shooter and a Nintendo Switch and Super Mario Odyssey game and Mario Bros Wonder. I want a power ranger red morpher and a spiderman hoodie and a power rangers red helmet and a power rangers red suit.

Your friend, Jonah Dear Santa, I love Keye & Elfie. How are the reindeer? Thank you for the presents last year Santa.

Can you please get new clothes for Emersyn? Can you get a iphone for Sophi. I hope Emersyn and Sophi and Calvin and me have a merry Christmas. Santa you are so nice and I hope you have a

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 merry Christmas. Santa can you get me a twin set sunny and luna madison set from Rainbow and Shadow High and a new water bottle and a Lego Reindeer set. I love you santa. I want my family to be healthy and I hope Jonah, me, Maddie, Liam, Londyn, Addi, Myla, Sophi, Spencer, Hattie, Neriah, Zodi, Carson, Edrick, Siya, Easton, Jayce, Jameson, Emersyn, Calvin, and Harper have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Ana Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus?

I hope you are doing well.

I want a Nintendo Switch and drunk elephant skin care lot bubble skin care light s]blue stanley. And a 14 pro max mini. Stitch Squishmallows and a mini fridge for skin care.

Love, Maddie Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents that I got last year. I really appreciate it. I hope my elf is ok.What kind of cookies does Mrs. Claus like?

I want an Occulus roller coaster, a PS5, and a pet simulator egg. I would also like Unspeakable merch and Zelda game for Nintendo.

Your friend, Liam Dear Santa, I got a new elf and I named it Sparkle. I have a question, how many elves are in the North Pole? Thank you for the presents from last year.

How are you Santa hope you have a good Christmas and a happy New Year.

Thank you for all the presents for 9 years and I would like some presents. I want a bed with a desk under it. Can I have a puppy and bubble skin care called drunk elephant.

I want a vr oculus and a big stitch squish mallow? I want a new Nintendo Switch pink pikachu case and a mini fridge for skin care. I would like a fidget box.

Love, Londyn Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs Claus doing? Thank you for the presents you gave me last year.

This year for christmas I would really like a little white fluffy puppy with black spots and a iphone15 pro max with a stitch case, and a skin care box, and a bunch of squishmallows, vr oculus, a vacation to disney world, Stitch squishmallows, and a mini fridge for skincare and snacks.

I also need some new clothes and shoes because I cannot fit my shoes and my little cousin Zach he likes mario and animals and so i hope you would get him that for Christmas he would love that and he is 4 years old. And i will be nice so i want you to bring joy to the poor people in the world and presents to them. And there is one more thing i want a money safe with a key and lock.

Your Friend, Addilynn Holmes Dear Santa, I would like a dirt bike, a hamster, and a skin care box.

Will I have an elf this year?

Can I have a snow fox? Can a have a Stitch stuffed animal and a mini fridge?

Your friend, Myla Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

One thing I would like is a phone. I would call my friends and watch youtube. I really would like a dirt bike. A new bike may help me win a race.

A real golden, golden retriever would be a great present. I would name her chocolate. I would like a teal stanley cup and a new white desk for my room. A cool white chair to go with the desk would be nice to have for my room.

Love, Sophi Howerton Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. What I want for Christmas is a beast lab stealth strike cat beast creator. It is a lab where you create your beast. I watch the show smashers. I would like the toy smashers dino island t rex battles. It comes with dinosaurs that battle and fight.

I would like other smasher toys. One toy is smashers mega jurassic and it lights up.

A Teenage Mutant ninja turtle mutant Mayhem is a ninja role play set. It would be fun to dress up. The last thing I want is Marvel Protectors 6 Figure 8 pack. Where is the North Pole? How cold is it there? I can’t wait to see you.

Your friend, Spencer James

Dear Santa, How is Slippers? Can I get another elf please?

I want an iphone 14 pro max. a laptop. a phone case and and a pet hamster and bubble skin care drunk elephant skin care and a new Bed and a vr headset and a blue and pink and black stanley and two more things: a mini fridge and a 4 wheeler. I want another puppy that is a golden retriever.

Love, Hattie Dear Santa, Thank you very much for your presents. Santa you are awesome. I would like Mini little tikes, fluvsies stuffies, kitty plush, a toy hamster, a toy phone, non sticky slime, mini brand from Dollar General, toy mini brand, mega gross minis.

Love, Neriah Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. I want a toy tesla car. I would like oculus VR. I think it would be neat to do virtual reality. I would like a three gel blaster. It would be so fun to be able to shoot the gels outside. I would like an airsoft gun to practice shooting at targets. I would like a fortnite pistol nerf gun. Thank you for the presents you have given to me. Do you like chocolate milk? I could leave you some on Christmas Eve. One last thing that I would like is a phone. I would like to play games and call people when I want.

Your friend, Carson Melvin Dear Santa, How are you and your family?

Are you doing good?

I want a beast-lab-mayhem mega shark and ninjago legos.

I want Super MARIO Odyssey and a Nintendo Switch.

I want a meta quest. And a spider-man book and the game Zelda, and a mini dirt bike. I would also like Super Mario Bros Wonder and the game Pokemon. And a ps5. And a x box. And I want a safe. And a Japanese charizard. And I want Super Mario Odyssey 2.

And Luigi’s mansion 3.

Your friend, Edrick Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How are you Santa? Thank you for all of your gifts that you gave me.

Are you real?

What I want for Christmas is slime and a iPhone 14 and chips.

Love, Siya Dear Santa, Thank you for all of the presents your gave us last year.

For Christmas I would like Robux for roblox, an apple laptop, a sitka duck hunting vest, a teal duck call, Easton hype baseball bat, a Chiefs football game ticket, bruce bolt batting gloves please and vr3.

Your friend, Easton Dear Santa, Do you like chocolate milk?

How are the reindeers, especially Rudolf. How is Elfie?

How is Mrs. Claus?

I want Pokemon I want a ps5 with MLB the show 23, Fortnite, 2k24. I want a iPhone 15.

I want a baby puppy, a golden retriever. I want Legoes please, a Lego Christmas tree and a Lego Rudolph.

Love, Jayce Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

Thank you for the present’s last year. How are the reindeer? How is Wallie?

I want a Hot Wheels car transporter and a hot wheels monster truck. Thank you.

Your friend, Jameson Dear Santa, How are you? Thank you for all the presents last year. I hope Mrs. Claus is doing good. Also, can you tell shelfie I miss her?

Can you please get me new clothes, an iPhone, a bike, a realistic baby doll, a new water bottle/green stanley, a baby kitten, vr, nails, five nights at freddys, squish mellows, legos, slime, and a tablet. Can you also get Sophi an iPhone, Harper some slime and machabuns, and Ana new toys?

Thank you!

Love, Emersyn Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I hope they are doing good. Can I please have a four wheeler?

Can I please have a Nintendo Switch?

And thank you for all of the presents. I hope Mrs. Claus is doing well.

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Page 15 Love, Calvin Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. I have to get my tonsils out on Nov 13, 2023 . It’s almost my birthday in 2 months, my nana is driving me home. I have a puppy, I have a brother, and I have a hamster. I am going to make a paper dragon for Emmy.

I want a macabun and slime and a phone. I love Christmas.

My mom is already decorated for Christmas. I am going to do a Christmas play and I got a role, The Christmas tree.

I am going to make a paper dragon for 7 people.

Love, Harper Wright

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas. I would love it if it would snow soon. I have been very good this year. Here are some things that I would like. I would like a stuffed dog, a puppy, and a doll. Could you please bring something for my sister, too? See you soon.

Samantha P.

Mrs. Brown’s Third Grade

Dear Santa, How are you doing? This is a magical time of year. I will spend Christmas with my family. I sure hope I’m on the nice list. Here are some things I would like. I would like Bumble Bee Earth Spark, Batman, and Hot Wheels race track. See you soon!

Jonathan K.

Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? I’m hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas. I will spend Christmas with my family. I have tried to stay on the nice list this year. Here are some things I would like this year. Trucks, tractors, a scooter, a fourwheeler, headphones, and a good Christmas. I think my family would like it if you brought good things. I hope you have a safe trip.

Jayc B.

Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? I am hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas. I will spend Christmas with my family. I have tried to stay on the nice list this year. Here are some things I would like. I would like arial silks, Nintendo switch, and socks. Could you please bring something for my brother, too? Fly safely. I can’t wait until Christmas day. Have a Merry Christmas, Santa.

RIelynn W.

Dear Santa, I am so excited it’s almost Christmas. I am hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas. I hope that my friends can come to play this break. I sure hope I’m on the nice list. I would like Tears of the Kingdom and Links Awakening games. I think Ollie would like it if you brought him an action figure. See you soon.Merry Christmas, Santa.

Gabe K.

Dear Santa, Have you been feeding the reindeer for the big trip? I hope at Christmas I can play with my bunny. My family and I are so excited for Christmas. I have been good at school this year. I would like a puppy and a new hoverboard and a necklace of my brother.

Could you please bring something for my mom, too? I hope you have a safe trip. See you soon.

NaKayla K.

Dear Santa, Do you like it at the North Pole? I would love it if would snow soon. My family and I are so excited for Christmas. I have tried to stay on the nice list this year. Here are some things I would like. I want a kitchen set, toy food, and a new plate. Could you please bring something for Samantha, too? Fly safely. I can’t wait until Christmas, Santa!

Ahri N. Dear Santa, How are you doing? This is a magical time of year. I will spend Christmas with my family. I know you’ve been watching me all year and I hope you have me on the nice list. Here are some things I would like. I would like a mini fridge, a phone case, and a pair of heels. Could you please bring something for Kaesyn, too. Fly safely. I can’t wait until Christmas day!

I hope you have a safe trip!

Paytin S. Dear Santa, I am so excited for my elf to come back. My family and I are going to decorate the tree soon. I have been very good this year. I would like a small stuffed dog, jean shorts, and a mini fridge. I think my dad would really like it if you brought him some Green Bay tickets. Make sure to tell the reindeer I’ll leave them some treats. Have a Merry Christmas, Santa!

Jerzee J. Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? I am hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas. I hope that my friends can come play on Christmas break. I have been very good this year. Here are some things I would like. I would like a PS5, a Nintendo Switch, and a Sonic Game. Could you bring something for Carley, too? Have a Merry Christmas!

Lilyann M. Dear Santa, I am so excited for my elf to come back. We are going to set up a special Christmas tree for my elf. I would love it if it would snow soon. I sure hope I’m on the nice list. Here are some things I would like this year. I would like a Quest VR, scooter, and art supplies.

See you soon!

Monte H. Dear Santa, I am so excited for my elf to return and to see you soon. I am hoping to have fun with my family this Christmas.

This is a magical time of year.

I Have tried to stay on the nice list this year. Here are some things that I would like.

I would like a piano. Could you please bring something for my mom, too? Fly safely.

I can’t wait until Christmas day. Have a Merry Christmas, Santa.

Leah L.

Dear Santa, I have been good at school this year. Here are some things I would like. I would like candy, a hoverboard, and a pop-it. Could you please bring something for Gigi, too?

Make sure to tell the reindeer I’ll leave them some treats.

Fly safe. I can’t wait to see you soon.

Sofia R. Mrs. Loyd’s Third Grade Dear Santa, Hi Santa I want to know how the reindeer are doing? My dad would like a new truck and tools, My mom would like a looooooooooooooot of books and a lot of GF candy.

I would like a PS5 and PS5 money and a nose stuff remover. My grandma would like new Christmas ornaments. My grandpa would like a new flashlight, same as my papa. Mimi would like a new cat.

From, Gentry May Dear Santa, Do you like chocolate milk or normal milk more? How is Rudolf doing? Are our cookies? I want FC24 for the Nintendo Switch plz and thank you. I also want a fun cat toy for Rogue Phoenix plz.

Sawyer Dear Santa, Hi, how are the reindeer doing? I hope you’re having a good day so far. Can you bring snow this year? I hope all is well in the North Pole. Can you please get my dad to get me a hamster? Can you make sure all my friends get what they want? I want some slime and craft stuff and get my brother what he wants. Can you please get my dog Faith a Large dog sweater? And one last thing for me, I really want some Nikes that fit my foot and an iPhone 13 please.

I hope you have a good night and please get my mom some kitchen utensils, and a new pair of jeans for my mom for her work. What type of cookies do you like?

Love, Jayden Dear Santa, It’s me, Parley Piper. I am so excited this year for you to come! I have a new Christmas tree that is 6 feet tall! Can’t you believe it! Can you make it snow this year? I have been good this year :) I would like a REAL pug. I know I asked that last year but they’re so CUTE! I also would like a laptop please and a Stitch slippers and a Stitch stuffed animal please. I will leave out cookies (good cookies) :) I have missed Ginger and Buddy so much!!!!! I am so sorry when I touched Buddy when I was little. :( You know why I am not asking a lot of gifts because my birthday is soon and I will get a lot of presents from my bday. I am so ready when the elves come

to our house!

LOVE, Parley Piper :)!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Santa, I can’t wait for christmas. I’ve been waiting for Christmas for a long time. But giving you a heads up I will be at my dad’s in the morning, but I’m still going to be with my mom. So you can still bring presents to my mom’s house. Anyway, how is it at the North Pole?

Hopefully I’m on the good list. I’ve really wanted to get a new squishmellow as you Santa. So if you can please bring it if you can. I already have a squishmellow as Mrs. Claus. If you can, my brother wants to get an xbox card. My mom wants a stanley cup but you can get her any color you want. Can you get my dad gloves? He said that he needs a new pack of some. Can you bring back my elf Sparkle?

She is so pretty.

Thanks, Paylen Dear Santa, Can I have a new real life puppy for Christmas this year because my dog passed away and I can not get to sleep because of it. I love the hoverboard you got me last year for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now my Christmas number list!!!!!!!! Number 1. A REAL LIFE PUPPY 2. A Nintendo Switch 3. An iPhone 15 4. A trampoline 5. A straightening iron 6. Nike’s 7. AirPods 8.

Earrings 9. Headphones for school 10. Pair of pants 11.

Cooking Apron 12. Slime 13.

A Cirkul water bottle and a water filler of flavors. I also want to get my family something. For my dad I want to get him a hat. For my mom a leopard or zebra shirt. For my grandma some purple shoes. For my grandpa Lindel a phone case and for my grandpa David a new pair of glasses. Then for my brother a Barbie sweatshirt. I bet it will be funny. Oh and get him a can of beans.

LOVE, Pyper Lynn Dear Santa, I hope you’ve had a good year but I have to ask how Snowflakes, Ginger, and Sparkles are. I’ve been worried they got sick or hurt and worst of all they got touched and lost their magic. I’m very sorry that when I was little I touched Sparkles. By the way, can I pretty please have vaseline water flavors and little containers? I know this sounds strange but me and my BFF PB are running a business. By the way her real name is Parley. Please give her a good gift and Nola and Campbell. Can I also have an apron that has Ru on it? I really miss him.

Do you remember him? If you don’t, hopefully one of your elves does. Also can I have a new hoverboard? By the way, I have a new dog named Rooster. I hope Mrs.Claus is doing ok. Please can I have two bibles that one says hi Pastor Hank and can the other one say hi Pastor Lon? I have a question this year: do you want chocolate chip cookies or white chocolate chips and what milk chocolate milk or plain milk?

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How is your reindeer? This is all I want this year: Apple watch, sloth blanket, Nintendo switch!!, Slime, iPhone 15!!, Air pods, Mini vacuum, Hoverboard, Roblox gift card.

Stuffed animal llamas, Sewing kit, Coloring books, Sleeping masks, Globe of the earth, The board game clue, High top Nike shoes, Stitch bed set, Glowing clock, and LED lights.

Love, Kinsley Ryanne Earnheart Dear Santa, I would like to know if I could have baby chicks and what cookies do you want this year?

Please don’t give my brother Cole anything this year. Sorry about my brother cursing so much. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing okay. Merry Christmas Santa.

Love, JT Fred Dear Santa, Hi, how old are you?

I want alot for Christmas. Can you bring me a ps5? I also want a Phillies wiffle ball bat.

I want madden24 and fifa 23 show 23. I have been really nice. I promise I will leave you milk and cookies. I love Christmas. I’m in 3rd grade. It is the best. It is fun. Can you bring me some good presents this year? I hope your reindeer are doing well. See you soon and Merry Christmas.

Love, Beckham Green Dear Santa, How have you been this year?

I am so excited for my elves to come back!! This Christmas, could you please bring me a square trampoline. I would also like some new Nike jordans that are hot pink and high tops or a nintendo switch. I have been really good. I even got a kindness award. I think that my sister wants a new phone. I love what you got me last year!!!! I don’t want to be greedy so this is all l’m asking for. Wait, last but not least I wish for snow!

My favorite reindeer is Dancer. How is he doing? I will be sure to leave you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. I know you love sugar cookies.

I will also leave carrots for the reindeers. I hope that you and the elves are doing well. See you soon.

Love, Nola Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs.Claus

doing and what is your favorite cookie? Can you make it snow this Christmas? Thank you for my present last year.

I love her so much and I THINK I was a good girl. Can I have a phone for Christmas, make up set, a Robux gift card and I don’t care how much Robux it is, a blue bike, new shoes like Nikes or Adidas, fortnight battle pass, a mug, a lot of KIND stickers, Barbie dolls, trucks, cars,a beanie, a teddy bear, an orange pet cat, caddles, two minnie fans, two headphones, one blue the other purple? That’s all I want.

Please and thank you Santa.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Ruby Dear Santa, Hi Santa. It is me, Liam.

Thank you for the watch last year and I know you saw what Storm did to my Airpods so that’s one of the things I want for Christmas and then I want an iPhone 15, dog toys for my dogs and a gaming pc.

I will set out cookies for you and how is Mrs. Claus? Can you make it snow?

From, Liam Heggemeier Dear Santa, Thank you for my xbox console last year and I’m really happy now and I promise I will tell my mom to go get cookies and I have milk too.

Can I have a new bike? I really want a new bike. If you do, thank you so much and if you don’t, can I have it next year. Thank you. I’ve been a really good boy and can I have $1,000,000 for my family and books and looooooooots of candy. I want to have a diamond chain and diamond grill and rolex. I want lots of diamonds and my dad wants a truck and brand new tools and also wants a new four wheeler.

Love, Jude Dear Santa, I Love all of the reindeers.

I hope they’re doing ok. I promise I will leave you cookies and milk and I will maybe leave the reindeers some food. I really like pokemon cards and games. I have been good this year and I hope you can get us some snow.

I hope you like the cookies and milk. I really want some pokemon cards and I Like squishmallows. I love all of the reindeers. I really want an iphone but it does not matter what kind. I want some

slime and fidgets and a cirkul water bottle with some of the flavors please and thank you and pleaseeeeee get me some candy and please get Blake some tractors.

Love, Lennon Jetton Dear Santa, What’s your favorite cookie?

Thanks for my presents last year. I loved them! I would love a stick’s toy from sonic boom please and thank you.

I’ve tried to be good and not lose my temper this year. I would love a kid’s motorcycle please. Oh, by the way, it’s Abram Davison. I would also like the rest of the Bowser’s kids please. That’s all this year Santa. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Love, Abram Davison Dear Santa, Do you want me to put carrots for the reindeer and milk and cookies? I would like a couple things so could you please get me an art kit or anything like that and my mom would like something spooky, anything really like that. I would also like some books not really short books but, not really long books and I want them pretty scary please and one last thing I would like, a necklace. That’s it and I have been pretty good this year.

Love, Kieran Dear Santa, SANTA!!!!!!! What do the reindeer like and what do you like? How is Rudolph? Can I get super Mario creators?

From, Rylan Wolfe Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is books, good grades, computer, tv, a capybara, a new hunting gun for deer season, and a new pair of bed sheets.

From, Aiden C.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bye Santa, Kaitlyn Hope Kuhnert :) Dear Santa, Hi, l am so excited for Christmas this year! Can you bring snow? Santa this Christmas can I have a tall house bed?

Oh also could you give my brother a baby doll and I want to give my mom gardening gloves. I want to give my Dad a hat. For my poppy l’m gonna get a duck call. For my momo the greatest grandma award. I have been good this year. What cookies do you want this Christmas? Merry Christmas Santa.

Love, Grace Leopsky Dear Santa, Hi, I am so excited for Christmas this year! Thank you for all the presents last year.

This Christmas, could you bring me a stitch ipad case?

My mom wants a big fat ring.

My dad wants a new pair of pants. My big sister wants a new phone case. My little sister wants a baby and fake food. I want two more things: stitch funko pop and a stitch bedspread. I will be sure to leave you milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. I will also leave carrots for the reindeer. I hope you and the elves are doing well. See you soon.

Love, Campbell Dear Santa, Thank you for all the gifts you have given me all these years.

I love Christmas!! This year I hope I get all of my gifts. It’s ok if you don’t get all of them.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Celebrating the Gifts of Friendship & Community

As we wrap up another year, the Staff at Pinckneyville Community Hospital would like to sincerely thank the entire community for your loyalty, support and goodwill.

In the spirit of the holiday season, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a new year of happiness and good health.

Pinckneyville Community Hospital Leading the way to a healthier tomorrow.

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