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Saint James Elementary, Washington, Letters to Santa
Dec. 18, 2025 10:13 am
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Pre-K, Miss Clara
Dear Santa,
I want a bluey kitchen to cook in and make cookies for myself. I want to tell Santa “Santa” I want Barbie and playdoh to play with!
Kayla
Dear Santa,
For Christmas, I want toy doggies to play with outside. How do your reindeer fly Santa? I want Santa to get mommy a toy puppy dog.
Amelia
Dear Santa,
I want a nice cuddly dino stuffie for Christmas! I want to sleep with it, cuddle it, and hug it. Where did you get your hat Santa?
Jules
Dear Santa,
I want the real Elsa for Christmas. I will take care of her! Will Elsa ride next to you in your sleigh?
Sarai
Dear Santa,
I want a magic wand, and dress up things, and two more things. How do you get into our houses?
Lily
Dear Santa,
I want a horsie for christmas, I think you can get it in your sleigh Santa. I would love a pretend snowflake cause I don't want it to melt. I want to ask Santa to bring me real butterflies that can go out in the winter.
Abby
Dear Santa,
I want pom-poms and a purple blanket like Miss. Clara's nails. How does your sleigh carry all those presents? Is it heavy?
Georgia
Dear Santa,
I want an excavator and dump truck, just toys. I just wanna play with them. I don't know what I want to ask Santa.
Luka
Four-Year-Old Pre-K, Miss McKenna
Dear Santa,
I am excited to see you when you come to dinner with me. We plan on visiting the North Pole soon. I have a big stuffed animal dragon that's black and blue. For Chrismtas, I would like the little Mr. Beast action figures and it has a carrying box with it so I can carry it.
From,
Jasper
Dear Santa,
I am going to go on a Christmas train. Me and my dad drive around and look at all the Christmas lights. Me and my mom are coming to see you at a huge white place with a lot of lights. I would like a medium toy airplane for christmas
From, Julian
Dear Santa,
Happy Christmas! I would like a baby doll for Christmas with baby food, diapers, and a spoon. I like to play and eat the snow.
From,
Holland
Dear Santa,
I took a train ride to the North Pole and I got a snow globe and I shook it and all the glitter fell. I made Christmas cookies with my mom. For Christmas, I want a snow globe.
From,
Ivana
Dear Santa,
I love you. For Christmas I want a dirt bike and PS5. I hope you have a good Christmas Eve.
From,
Nile
Dear Santa,
For Christmas, I would like stuff for my American Girl Doll. I would like a new toothbrush and American Girl doll hat in my stockings. Do you reindeer talk? Have I been good this year?
From,
Madison
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a tool shop, magnetic tiles, and a box of candy. I made a snowman and I want to make an igloo.
From,
Lane
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a toy bear and a bigger house.
From,
Itzy
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a robot.
From,
Braydon
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a guitar, a toy phone, a rainbow makeup kit. I love you!
From,
Brier
Dear Santa,
I went to the North Pole and got to see you. I sat next to you while you were steering the sleigh. Can I ride in your sleigh again sometime? For Christmas I want a mini mouse car.
From,
Katie
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like an LOL Doll, and a ballet bar. I am gonna leave cookies and milk for you when you come to visit.
From,
Olivia
Dear Santa,
I want to help you fix your sleigh and ride in it with you. For Christmas I want The Claw.
From,
Kamdyn
Dear Santa,
I want a giant doll house for Christmas. I would like Parker to get a baby toy and JJ a baby doll. How many reindeer do you have? I have been waiting all year for Christmas!
From,
Wells
Kindergarten, Ms. Rosario
Dear Santa,
I want a dirt bike for Christmas and a mini vending machine. I like to watch different shows about dirt bikes and four wheelers and bike shows. What kind of shows do you like to watch? How old are you?
From,
Liam
Dear Santa,
This year I would like so many toys. I want to play with Diamond Pokemon cards at my house. I would also like some army guys. How do you have powers? I am turning six this year and I like dinosaurs! I would also like some Legos and there's one more thing. I want a new tablet.
From,
Caleb
Dear Santa,
Can I please have coloring books and markers? I would also like more clothes.
From,
Berenice
Dear Santa,
I want a big train track and a big road for cars and buses. I love you.
From,
Miles
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a tablet and new golden Pokemon to play with and Legos. Can I also have a 67 phone with a 67 case? Do you have any Elves on the Shelf?
From,
Owen
Dear Santa,
I would like a princess toy for Christmas. I also want crayons and coloring books. I am working hard at school. I am so excited for Christmas.
From,
Becky
Dear Santa,
I would like Nerf toys.
From,
William
Dear Santa,
I would like a house Lego set. I am really good at math. Do you like to do math? I do.
From,
Levi
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a book shelf and a playset that has four swings. Do the elves help make the toys? Do the elves get to fly all the way to peoples houses? I am really good at playing tag. I wish you a merry Christmas!
From,
Kimber
Dear Santa,
I would like a big monster truck that is remote controlled. How old are you? I turned 6 this year. I am good at math and I like to play outside.
From,
Theo
Dear Santa,
I want a soccer ball and a Lego set. I have seen you before. Do you remember seeing me? I have never been to the North Pole. I love the North Pole but I have never seen it.
From,
Gehrig
Dear Santa,
I am smart and I work really hard. I like to play outside. When I am outside I like to climb. What things do you and the reindeers like other than milk, cookies, and carrots?
From,
Kennedy
Dear Santa,
I would like a new water bottle, shoes, and a new Christmas book. My favorite thing to do is paint. Should I give the reindeer carrots?
From,
Sofia
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a basketball and motorcycle and a PS5. I want it to be a real motorcycle. How many days does it take the elves to make all of the toys?
From,
Lupe
Dear Santa,
I would like a 67 plushie, a 67 action figure, and a 67 suit. I would also like an Iphone 15 with a 67 case. I like to hang out with my friends and say 67. What day is your birthday? Do you know what 67 is? I have an app where I can change my screen to a 67 screen and it can show the time.
From,
Maison
Dear Santa,
I would like an above ground balance beam and a mini phone. I am really good at doing back bends. I like math. What is your favorite food? Mine is chicken noodle soup.
From,
Hyacinth
First Grade, Mrs. Moeller
Dear Santa,
My name is Greta. For Christmas I want a Paw Patrol Christmas set.
From,
Greta
Dear Santa,
I want an Xbox, WWE2K25, and a PS5.
From
Ridge
Dear Santa,
Can I have an Xbox and an Xbox controller? I already have two Xbox controllers.
From,
Corbin
Dear Santa,
My name is Oliver. I hope you bring me a Sonic toy, a fake elf, and new glasses.
From,
Oliver
Dear Santa,
I have been very good this year. I would like new shoes, a Christmas tree, and a new blanket.
From,
Adalynne
Dear Santa,
I want a Squishmallow pig and a Squishy toy.
From,
Korinna
Dear Santa,
My name is Genesis. I have been good this year. I hope you bring me a Hello Kitty plushie, an Axolotl, and K-Pop Demon Hunters.
From,
Genesis
Dear Santa,
My name is Avacyn. I would like you to bring me K-Pop Demon Hunters, an iPhone 17, and an Xbox.
From,
Avacyn
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I would like to have a new Barbie house, Barbies, and a Barbie car.
From,
Riverlyn
Dear Santa,
I want a Barbie Dream House, some art supplies, a new Barbie eraser, and a K-Pop Demon Hunter shirt.
From,
Harper
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Legos, Next, a little bean head, Then, a combine. Last, I want a planter.
From,
Bo
Dear Santa,
How are you? What I want for Christmas is more Legos and an Xbox.
From,
Kypton
Dear Santa,
I want a Minecraft iPad, a bike tractor, and a monster truck that goes under cars.
From,
Kevin
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph? Santa I want football gear, a football, and a track tractor.
From,
Grant
Dear Santa,
I want a Hello Kitty water bottle, Roblox, a K-Pop Demon Hunter plushie and K-Pop Demon Hunters books. How is the reindeer?
From,
Hadley
Second Grade, Ms. Spears
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a RC Lamborghini, and a Bugatti. I think I’ve been good.
I Wish You a Merry Christmas,
Noe
Dear Santa,
I’ve been wanting a big teddy bear, a signed football, and a poster of a dirt bike rider.
From,
Tatum
Dear Santa,
I really want the Hot Wheels Rockin Santa Sled; I saw it in my library book.
From,
Greyson
Dear Santa,
I want a hoverboard, and a puppy. You are the best!
Liam
Dear Santa,
I would like a puppy, colored pencils, crayons, and a big Squishmallow.
Love,
Stella
Dear Santa,
I want to see my Dad again. I want a fat teddy bear.
From,
Hazel K.
Dear Santa,
I really want to spend time with family and friends for Christmas. I would like to have the Barbie Dream Ambulance.
From,
Hazel H.
Dear Santa,
I want an X-Box, a Barbie Dream House, a straightener, an ipad, and I want new shoes.
From,
Amiyah
Dear Santa,
I would like a Minecraft Dennis stuffy, a football punt stand, a Jets jersey, a Star Wars battleship, and that's all.
Love,
Fletcher
Dear Santa,
I would like marbles and a Ribiks cube.
From,
Toby
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want something that my Mom and Dad will let me have.
Please,
Evan
Dear Santa,
I would like a stuffed Santa toy, and a Walmart gift card. I would also like a Lego set and a toy tractor.
Please and Thank You,
Andon
Third Grade, Mrs. Sheetz
Dear Santa,
I want 3 elves, a watch, a new tablet case and 15 lego sets.
Love,
Pippa
Dear Santa,
I wish for a John Deere 12 row bulk-fill planter with markers and maybe some football cards and a pack of colored pencils and crayons. How many presents can you make in a day?
Love,
Bentley
Dear Santa,
My name is Will. I want for Christmas a Patrick Mahomes jersey, a bigger soft blanket for my bed and maybe a 3D printer or pen filament. I also have a few questions. How old are you and how many elves do you have?
Best wishes,
Will
Dear Santa,
What is your favorite part of Christmas? Is it the presents or is it the joy of giving? My favorite part is the decorations. What I want for Christmas is books, activities and toys.
From,
Morgan
Dear Santa,
I would like nail stuff, a coat, an ipad, a computer, an Owala, clay, a machine with the clay, shoes, a tumbling mat, a pencil sharpener, a work desk, a Christmas book, makeup, a squishy chair, gloves, a really soft squishy blanket, a Christmas costume for Arrow our dog, a 3D printer and a 3D pen.
Love,
Autumn
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a Nintendo switch 2, FC 26, an iphone 13, a gaming chair, a soccer goal, a baby pitbull and a soccer jersey.
Your friend,
Lucio
Dear Santa,
I would like modeling clay and alcohol markers. I also would like a gum bat and gum baseball. I saw these at HyVee. Can I also have an angel Stitch sweatshirt and that's all I want for Christmas.
Love,
Merritt
Dear Santa,
I want a trampoline for Christmas. I want a big megaphone, very good markers that are very inkey. I have a question for you, Why don't we ever gt an elf for Christmas? Can we get one this year because we haven't gotten one since 2 years ago. Can i get a tiny phone that plays games please? A 3D pen, a 3D water bottle, a 3D printer, a 3D megaphone, a 3D pencil, a 3D tiny tishirt and a disco ball?
Love,
Avery
Dear Santa,
I would like a Dogman book: Big Jim Believes. I want some lego sets that are very cool. I want a Super Mario 3D world game card, candy canes that are blue, red and white, an iphone 17, a drone with a remote control, a disco ball and a soccer jersey.
Love,
Lennox
Dear Santa,
I want these things for Christmas. I want any candy and Rolos and KitKat bars. For toys I want a bow and arrow and a remote control helicopter.
Love,
Wil
Hi Santa,
What I want for Christmas is an iphone 16 pro max and a puppy and airpods.
Thanks,
Aaron
Dear Santa,
I want a real puppy.
Love,
Rowan
Dear Santa,
I want my crayfish to come back to life and I want to have a necklace with a picture of her. I want an Ohana bed mat.
Love,
Alina
Dear Santa,
I want a pair of shoes, a squishmellow, my crayfish to come back alive, a new crayfish and a baby hamster.
Love,
Emmalyn
Dear Santa,
I want a dog for Christmas.
From,
Max
Dear Santa,
What is want for Christmas is a Stitch teddy bear, shoes and earrings.
Love,
Andrea
Dear Santa,
I want a pair of shoes and a squishmellow for Christmas.
Love,
Taityn
Dear Santa,
I want a trampoline, an RV, a Nintendo Switch, a 4-wheeler, a pool for summer, candy, an elf, 4 more elves (a mom, 2 kids and a deer elf). I also want some nice shoes, ear pods that connect to my phone, 2 puppies, a girl puppy and a boy puppy, 2 kitties, a black with white dots and a gray one. I want those all real.
Love,
Brooklyn
Dear Santa,
Can I have a Switch please? But I want a dock for the Switch.
Sawyer

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