WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021
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Season’s
As we look to the start of a new year, let us remember that our most significant accomplishments are achieved by work The Christmas season is here again, ing together. and we are all very busy with our preparations for our version of Christmas. Once On behalf of Rena, Jack, and Cate, I wish again, it will be different this year due to you a safe, healthy, and restful holiday COVID-19. Christmas is a time for fam- season. ily gatherings, family bonding and renewing friendships. People celebrate the My warmest wishes, season in many different ways, following John Farrelly their personal beliefs and customs. Yes, Superintendent, Dare County Schools Christmas is a time to celebrate. Foremost is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is meant to bring a message of peace and hope. The true meaning of Christmas… Dear Santa, is to remember Jesus’ birth and to care I would like 20 bucks, plus a car (rc car) for, share with and give to people who do I’ve been good this year. It’s been very not have things. fun. My Christmas list is… is a time to spend with family. -race cars (real,) cars (rc,) a house, is to thank God. property, chocolate, candy, toy mon is about opening presents and having ster trucks, real monster trucks, a milfun, being with family and being out of lion dollars, free pizza, flame thrower, shark tooth, real race track!!, chicken pot school or not at work. is a time to reflect on what is truly im- pie, giant pool, stocks, legos, a car (the coolest car,) a gift card to DD, $20,000, portant in life. is about showing gratitude and everything. #1 thing I want is MY OWN ROOM compassion. From: Alexander Stevens is a time to make others happy. The message is very clear. Christmas Alex age 6, homeschooled. As recorded is for spending more time with family, by his older brother Luke (100% Alexanshowing gratitude and love, sharing and ders Ideas.) making people happy—and remembering the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ. Dear Santa, May you and your family have a won- I love sending letters to you and yar derful Christmas and a Happy New Year. elves. You and your elves are very kind to me. I thingk I should send letters mor ofin God bless, for crismis. I wont notindo Switch gams Robert L. “Bob” Woodard Sr. Chairman, Dare County Board of and a rodot uonucorn that I can rid on that can fly. Commissioners Love, Cora Lee
Dare County Families and Friends, I would like to wish you a joyous holiday season, a restful winter break, and a prosperous new year. As the remaining days of 2021 approach, I have been reflecting on this past year. Despite the unprecedented challenges that have come before us during the pandemic, I am thankful for many things:
Dear Santa, Please fill this Huge Stocking with stuff for my parents because they never get anything good for Christmas. Also they barely get anything for Christmas. Please give them stuff. Love, there daughter Korina P.S. My sis wishes they get stuff too
Mrs. Smalley’s Kindergarten Class I am thankful for our amazing faculty and First Flight Elementary School staff. I am inspired by your dedication to serving our students and families. You truly are making a difference each and Dear Santa, You are nice because you bring me every day. For that, I am grateful. presents. This year I want a snowboard I am thankful for the administrative lead- and skis because in a few weeks I am goers in schools and at central office who ing to see some snow. Can you also bring lead Dare County Schools. I would put me a train and a nerf gun. My papa wants this group up against any other leader- a toolbox that has stuff in it. Love, Austin Walls ship team in the country. I am thankful for our kind, loving, and supportive community. The partnerships and relationships we have and cherish are part of what makes Dare County so special. I am thankful for the many first responders, public healthcare professionals and law enforcement officials who give their absolute best to keep us all safe and healthy. I am thankful for our freedom and for the men and women who serve in our armed forces -- many of whom are away from their families during this holiday season. I am thankful for each and every parent who shares our common mission to provide every student in Dare County Schools with an amazing educational experience.
Dear Santa, You are a really hard worker and I love how you give presents to people in need. Can you please bring me a skateboard and I would also like a Nike football. I would please like you to bring my mom some comfy stuff and colorful makeup. I will leave milk and cookies for you. I would give you a gingerbread house but we only make one and we like to eat it. Love, Ryder Perdue
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Greetings Dear Santa, I want a nerf gun , a water gun and also tablet headphones. Bring the rest of my family stuff too but I don’t know what they would want. I have been nice to my friends and a good listener in school. I will leave you some Reese cookies for a snack. Love, Kallen Dinkle
Dear Santa, I want a remote control car. I love you Santa! I have been good. My family has been making presents. We help our mom with the presents. Do you like chocolate cookies? I will leave food for the reindeer. Love, Jose (Age 6) Dear Santa, What do you do all year? Do you go on vacation in the summer? I want paint for Christmas please. I love to paint, it is so much fun! I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk. Love, Zachary (Age 7)
Dear Santa, I want lol surprise and 2 dogs that are real. I will feed them and give them treats. Give my friend Harper a dog too. We will play with them together. I will give you yummy cookies. I will buy them at the store because my mom is too busy Dear Santa, taking care of my baby brother. I like your reindeer. I like your red suit. I Love, Evelyn Avila like Mrs. Claus’s hair. I like the North Pole. I want a Barbie set for Christmas. I want Dear Santa, slime and I want silly string. I will leave I want a baby cactus because they look you cookies. I have been brushing my super cool, I also want a teddy bear. Can teeth and going to bed on time. I have you give my brother a baby to play with been playing with my friend. I have been and my mom to have a pink flower. My visiting my mom. dad would like a bag or Oreo’s. I really like Love, Bella (Age 6) your hat Santa. Love, Harper Phillips Dear Santa, Are you flying all the way around the Dear Santa, world? How cold is it at the North Pole? I wish you could give me a bunny that is How many reindeer do you have? Can I rainbow colored. You are sweet because have a drone that has a camera and is you give me presents. Can you bring my blue? I will leave reindeer food and cookfriends Kallen and Harper a rainbow bun- ies. I have been staring at my elf to try ny too. I will give you a snack of cookies and catch him moving. and milk. Love, Jack (Age 6) Love, Savannah Petty Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Can I have a dinosaur 4 wheeler, like the I want a motorcycle that shoots fire one I had when I was 4? I will give you a out of the back and a rocket booster that really good cookie. I know reindeer eat makes you go super fast. My family really candy canes. Do they really? I have a needs more burp cloths for my baby be- joke for you, What is a snowman’s favorite cause sometimes she pukes a lot. I will dessert? It’s snow cones! My mom and leave you a glass of milk and some car- dad love me and I love them. rots for your reindeer. Love, Noah (Age 7) Love, Landry Johnson Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a Barbie house. What are your I want Ghostbuster stuff and I also elve’s names’? I have been helping my want the biggest dinosaur that you can mom clean. My mom wants candles for give me. I will try to be a good listener at Christmas. My dad wants a car. school. We will leave cookies by the tree Love, Sky (Age 6) for you and put carrots outside for the reindeer to eat. Dear Santa, Love, Charlie Cooper I will make cookies for you. I want a nerf gun and another toy. I want new clothes for mommy and a Lamborghini for my dad. I have been good. I have been working hard at school. I use nice, kind words Mrs. Spruill’s First Grade Class at home and school. Can you bring my First Flight Elementary School sissy an Apple watch? I want 500 packs of Skittles. I love you, my mom and my dad. Dear Santa, I love your elf Cookie. Can you bring my Do you know my name? Do you know my bubba a nerf gun and spiderman game. mom’s name? I have been a good boy Can you bring my dog Bentley a dog toy? this year. I want presents. I want a super Can you bring my cat a cat toy? Can you fast drone. I hope you have a super great bring my cousin a nerf gun because he Christmas. Which is your favorite rein- loves them. deer? Have you ever rode on the Polar Love, Brayden (Age 6) Express? What is an elves favorite food? I have a joke for you, “what do the elves Dear Santa, learn in school? ” the ELF-abet. How old I want to ask you for a toy, especially a is Mrs. Claus. Do you get older? I saw my Barbie. Where do you live? Is Rudolph elf’s eyes move. Is my mom on the nice coming with you? or naughty list? Love, Danna (Age 6) Love, Johnny (Age 7)
Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a robot please. How old are you? Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this week. I real- Love, Fabian (Age 6) I like you because you give us pres- ly want an Ipad and Barbie dream house. ents. I have been good this year. I would Do the elves move around themselves? like a pogo stick that I can bounce on, Love, Evie (Age 7) minecraft blocks and roller skates. I will leave you milk and cookies. Dear Santa, Love, Miles Leibowitz I want a doll and skateboard please. I will be waiting with cookies. Love, Sayda (Age 6)