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Pekin Elementary Letters to Santa
Pekin
First Grade
Allison Glick
Dear Santa,
My name is Axel and I am 6 years old. What is your favorite cookie? I would like a toy shark and a remote control robot for Christmas.
Love,
Axel
Dear Santa,
My name is Daisy and I am 5 years old. What is your favorite movie? I want a LOL doll and a Barbie for Christmas.
Love,
Daisy
Dear Santa,
My name is Kamdyn and I am 5 years old. Which one is your favorite reindeer? I want a balance beam and a pull up bar for Christmas.
Love,
Kamdyn
Dear Santa,
My name is Josh and I am 6 years old. What type of cookie do you like? I want a dog and remote control race car for Christmas.
Love,
Josh
Dear Santa,
My name is Abbey and I am 6 years old. What do you do when it isn’t Christmas? I want an American Girl doll and a stuffed animal puppy for Christmas.
Love,
Tristan
Dear Santa,
My name is Lydia and I am 5 years old. Do you love cookies and milk? I want a doctor play set and a stuffed tiger.
Love,
Lydia
Dear Santa,
My name is Harlin and I am 5 years old. What do you like? I want a RC car and a 4 wheeler for Christmas.
Love,
Harlin
Dear Santa,
My name is Emma and I am 5 years old. What do you like to do? I want mittens and a DJ toy for Christmas.
Love,
Emma
Dear Santa,
My name is Hazel and I am 6 years old. How do you deliver presents? I want a unicorn Barbie and Barbie kitchen for Christmas.
Love,
Hazel
Dear Santa,
My name is Addison and I am 5 years old. Where do you live? I want a fairy princess doll and a stuffed animal for Christmas.
Love,
Addison
Dear Santa,
My name is Kaylee and I am 6 years old. What if your favorite kind of cookie? I want a watch and a unicorn Barbie for Christmas.
Love,
Kaylee
Dear Santa,
My name is Brayden and I am 5 years old. Do you like chocolate chip cookies? I want a spiderman toy and a car with a big track for Christmas.
Love,
Brayden
Dear Santa,
My name is Giselle and I am 5 years old. Why do you have a beard? I want a roller skating helmet and new shoes for Christmas.
Love,
Giselle
Dear Santa,
My name is Zane and I am 5 years old. What kind of cookies do you like? I want a Ninja Turtle and Hulk for Christmas.
Love,
Zane
Pekin Elementary
Kindergarten
Brittany Holthus
Brea-
Dear Santa,
I love your gifts! This year, I want a real life puppy and a Barbie doll. How does Rudolph’s nose shine? Merry Christmas! Love, Brea
Kiara-
Dear Santa,
Where did you go when it wasn’t Christmas? Can you please give me a teddy bear and a very fluffy squishmellow? Where is Mrs. Clause? Merry Christmas! Love, Kiara
Nora-
Dear Santa,
What do you use reindeer to play? For Christmas, I would like a toy hot wheel car with two seats that I can ride. And I really have been begging for this. I want a Gabby Dollhouse with all the characters. How does Mrs. Clause heal people so fast? I love you, Santa and Mrs. Clause! Your friend, Nora
Ellie-
Dear Santa,
I love you! Are you feeling ok? I want to go to a hotel with a waterpark in it. Can you bring me an LOL house and LOL dolls and some stuff for the dolls, like puppies and food and some plates and a dress? I miss Mrs. Clause! I can’t wait to see you! Love, Ellie
Hudson-
Hoyt-
Dear Santa,
How do you make your sleigh fly? I want fake tools and a tool box so I can make a car for you. How do you have so many elves? Do the elves get a vacation? Merry Christmas to you! Love, Hoyt
Leila-
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I want a unicorn sparkle toy set with make up in it. I also want rubber band bracelets. How do the reindeer fly? I can’t wait to see you! Love, Leila
Danica-
Dear Santa,
How many reindeer do you have? I would like a big house to play in and a big toy snake. How do the elves make their toys and presents? Merry Christmas! Love Danica
Adalyn-
Dear Santa,
Are you happy that it is Christmas? Can you please give me an LOL house with LOL dolls and LOL stuff? Are the elves happy or sad? I love you, Adalyn
Claire-
Dear Santa,
What is your favorite cookie? Can you bring me Bluey characters that I can play with please? I love your reindeer! Merry Christmas! Love, Claire
Baylor-
Dear Santa,
How does your sleigh fly? Can you please bring me a sound gun that doesn’t shoot bullets, but it makes sounds. I would like three of them, one for me and each of my brothers. I would also like a giant t-rex. How do the reindeer fly? Why does Rudolph have a bright red nose? Fly safe! Love Baylor
Stetson-
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer doing? Could you please give me a remote control big racer? I wonder what else you are going to give me for Christmas. I love you! Love, Stetson
Rhett-
Dear Santa,
I am wondering how the reindeer fly? Can you please bring me a toy Minecraft house? I also want a toy Minecraft end portal that is open. Can you bring me something from the toy shop? Merry Christmas! Love, Rhett
Anson-
Dear Santa,
Why do you have the yellow parts on the bottom of your sleigh? And I like legos. Can you please give me two legos? I would like lego dice too. How does your sleigh fly so high? I love you! Love, Anson
Charlie-
Dear Santa,
How do the elves make all the toys? For Christmas, I want a toy school bus. I would also like a forklift power wheel. What do the reindeer eat? I can’t wait to see you! Love, Charlie
Berkeley-
Dear Santa,
Why does your sleigh fly? I want baby dolls and I also want fake baby food and fake baby bottles. That’s all. What do you use to make all the toys? Fly safe! Love, Berkeley
Pekin Elementary
Kindergarten
Becky Eubanks
Dear Santa,
I would like some pink and purple ice skates, roller skates and a Squishmallow. How do your elves make stuff so fast?
Love,
Berkley B.
Dear Santa,
I would like a ballerina barbie and a barbie with a suitcase that goes to a hotel. Why do you always fly at night?
Love,
Blayke P.
Dear Santa,
I would like a PS5, a dog and a motorcycle. Do you like chocolate chip cookies?
Love,
Bowan L.
Dear Santa,
I would like make-up, a stuffed unicorn and a purse with money in it. Why do your elves always hide in different spots?
Love,
Delta N.
Dear Santa,
I want a monster truck, a car with a trawler and a Playstation. How big is your toy shop?
Love,
Elijah G.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Christmas puppy, a purple camera, and a stuffed unicorn. Is it really cold at the North Pole?
Love,
Emersyn B.
Dear Santa,
I would like the new Barbie camper, a new Barbie house and a drawing set. When do you sleep?
Love,
Graci G.
Dear Santa,
I would like a real guinea pig, a guinea pig cage and some new chalk. Thank you for making all the toys!
Love,
Hannah R.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Hot Wheels set with lots of loops, a toy skid loader with a bucket, forks and a pallet, and a toy dump truck with some tires. What do you like to drink the best….chocolate milk or white milk?
Love,
Howie B.
Dear Santa,
I would like a hoverboard and a computer. Do your reindeer eat carrots?
Love,
Huxley A.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Lego set and a drone.
Love,
Jacob P.
Dear Santa,
I would like a sparkly Barbie with sparkly hair, a stuffed animal that is an owl, and a play horse. How do you make all the toys?
Love,
Jaydyn P.
Dear Santa,
I would like a pet snake, a Furby and some Hatchimals. Who is your favorite reindeer? Mine is Rudolf.
Love,
Makenli T.
Dear Santa,
I would like some Christmas toys like some decorations for my little tree, some ornaments and lights. I would like a lantern in my room too like my sister. Do you like Christmas cookies? Also, do you like water or milk?
Love,
Noah H.
Dear Santa,
I want a Frozen castle and 6 Elsa dolls. How does your sleigh fly?
Love,
Sophia J.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Mighty Pups toy, a Hot Wheels race track, and a Batman playset. Why do the elves only fly at night?
Love,
Teo K.
Pekin Elementary
Second Grade
Ms. Book
Dear Santa,
I would like some toys and I would like some stuffeys. I want a treehouse at my mom’s house so I can play in it. At my mom’s house in the front of the house there is a big tree, that is the one. Can you come to my house for a day? Can I go on your sleigh and go to the North Pole for the day?
Sincerely,
Randi Ellis
Dear Santa,
Santa, can I please have a dirtbike? I would like a rubix cube. Can I have a lego set? I want a pulling sled.
Sincerely,
Harris Durflinger
Dear Santa,
Can I have nerf guns? May I have a hoverboard? I would like legos. I would want a scooter. Can I ride on your sleigh? Can you please come to my house for two days?
Sincerely,
Maddxy Sieren
Dear Santa,
I would like a lot of legos! I want a remote controlled car. Can you get me a phone Can I ride your sleigh with your elves? Can you take me to your house so I can see your reindeer and your elves and Mrs. Clause and you?
Sincerely,
Jace Roop
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a lot of American Girl doll stuff. I want to see my dog again. I miss her. I would like a new iPhone. Can I have a new tablet and a hoverboard? What is so special about a red nose? How can your reindeers fly? I would like for Ms. Book to get better.
Sincerely,
Carleighannah Allman
Dear Santa,
I would like remote controlled cars. Could I have dirt tracks? Can I please have Fortnite toys and Mincraft people? How do you deliver presents? Why do you like cookies and milk?
Sincerely,
Kaiden Weinhold
Dear Santa,
Can I have a reindeer? May I get a xbox 360? I wish we had no homework. How do your reindeer fly? What is your favorite cookie?
Sincerely,
Hendrix Deutsch
Dear Santa,
Can I have a squishmellow? May I have lots of earrings? May I please have lot and lots of mini brands? How do you slide down the chimney? How do you fly?
Sincerely,
Avery Ledger
Dear Santa,
Can I have a squishmellow? Can there be no homework? Can every day be Christmas? What do you do? Do the elves eat food?
Sincerely,
Saoirse Davis
Dear Santa,
I would like a bunny. Can I please have a turtle? May I have a puppy? Are you real? Are the reindeers real?
Sincerely,
Vicki Johnson
Dear Santa,
I want a switch. I want a hoverboard charger. I want a hoverboard seat. How do you get to every house? Where do you live?
Sincerely,
Xaidyn Shedenhelm
Dear Santa,
I hope Christmas comes soon and I want a science kit, a robot, pokemon cards and family time.
Sincerely,
Lucas Porter
Dear Santa,
I want to experiment on a dragon and a science kit. I also want a dragon whistle.
Sincerely,
Jackson Lanman
Dear Santa,
I want to go home. I love my family.
Sincerely,
Kennadi Campbell
Dear Santa,
I would like a pufferfish, colors and paper.
Sincerely,
Ezra Freeze-McCabe
Pekin Elementary
Second Grade
Mrs. Brown
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a Barbie Dreamhouse? I would like a Gabby Dollhouse. May I have a rainbow canopy for my bed? Is it cold in the North Pole? What does your elves do?
Sincerely,
Janet Ford
Dear Santa,
May I have a PS5? May I have a iPhone 20 Pro? May I have a controller? Are you real, Santa? How do you make toys?
Sincerely,
Landon Cook
Dear Santa,
May I have a remote controlled jeep? May I have a iPhone 15 Pro? May I have a tablet? How did you get your reindeer? Can you fly?
Sincerely,
Abel Denison
Dear Santa,
May I have a mama surprise ginny pig toy? I would also like a hoverboard and a computer. What are your elves’ names?
Sincerely,
Leah Pfeifer
Dear Santa,
May I please have a puppy? Can I also please have a kitten? I would like a Barbir house. Can I pet Rudolph? How are your elves doing?
Sincerely,
Madilyn McCarty
Dear Santa,
May I have a PS5? Can I please have $1,000? Could I please have a toy tractor? Why do you have a white beard? Why do you ride in a red sleigh?
Sincerely,
Arrik Shawn Echelberry
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a rocker engine? I would like new shoes. May I have 2 bags of sour patch kids? How is Rudolph? How fast does your sleigh go?
Sincerely,
Morgan Tosh
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a Oculus? May I have Mario Cart? Can i have some magic mixes? Are the elves okay? How are you doing?
Sincerely,
Maxwell Altemueller
Dear Santa,
May I have 2,000 V-Bucks and 1,000 skins on Fortnite? Can I have a wrestling set with weapons? Can I pet your reindeer? Can I come to the North Pole?
Sincerely,
Brantley Haile
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a iPhone 15 and a iPhone 15 and a pool? Can I please pet Rudolph? Who leads your sleigh?
Sincerely,
Jameson Baumberger
Dear Santa,
Could I please have a remote controlled car? May I have a big tractor and a big combine? What do the reindeer eat? Do you like living at the North Pole?
Sincerely,
Clark Flores
Dear Santa,
I would like a Red Rider BB Gun. I would also like a gas powered RC car and every Hot Wheel ever made. How old are your reindeer and you?
Sincerely,
Leo Evans