2020 East Washingtonian Christmas Edition

Mrs. Waldher

Kindergarten

If you could ask Santa any question...

If you could ask Santa any question, what would you ask him?

Maverick Stroisch

When will you let my elf come back?

Hadley Hames

How do you deliver all of those toys to all of the kids?

Kylie Lovgren

How do you eat the milk and cookies so fast?

Charlee Stallcop

Do you like to play camping?

Nick Van Vogt

Do you give presents to kids who are not on your nice list, but aren't on the bad list either?

Aurora Brandt

What's your favorite toy?

Cashup Klaveano

Do you put up a Christmas tree in the winter?

Josh Phelps

How do your reindeer fly?

Emilee Blickenstaff

Why do you only come on Christmas Eve?

Sage Harker

What do you wear besides your suit?

Rylan Berglund

When do your reindeer pull your sleight?

Tytus Horal

Where did you get your reindeer?

Kasen Taylor

What flavor of gum do you like?

Aurora DesJardin-Vasquez

Do you go swimming?

Lazarus Lakey

Where is your bed?

Blake Lindgren

Is your hat a fluffy snowball?

Gabe Scoggin

Where do your reindeer go in town?

Hud Klaveano

Can I have a truck game?

Justin Hastings

How are you doing today?

Lily Hyer

How do you travel around the world in one night?

Hudson Newberg

How old is your dad?

Mrs. Cannon

1st Grade

"If you could buy someone special a gift, who would you choose and what gift would you give them?"

I would get my dad a swathr. He will be very, very hapee. He really wants a swathr. He really wants one so he can swath his hay.

Colyer Nelson

I woud get a Christmas gift for my dad. He is speshl to me. I am getting my dad a combin becus he wants a new wun.

Harper Dixon

I want to get my mom a Lamborghini becus her car is broken. My mom luvz me and I want to take care uv my mom.

Owynn Maki

I am getting a new Bible for Paster Evan. He needs a new Bible. He is my new paster. He is nice and kind. His is the best paster ever.

Lucianne Field

I wold give my mom a vase and flawrs becus my mom tacks care of me and she loves flawrs.

Klaire Reisdorph

I want to give my family a vakashon. It would make them happe. My mom wants to go on a vakashon becus she has never ben on a plane.

Max Humphries

I wold like to giv a prsint to my Dad. I wold giv him a new chainsaw. I love my Dad.

Harper Fruh

I want to giv Bjorn a tractr for Christmas becus I like to play with Bjorn and he loves tractrs.

Gage Severson

I would giv my mom a neklaze. I love my mom.

Giovanni Courts

I chose my mom becus she is so pretty. I also love her to pieces. I got my mom penys becus it's her favret flowr.

Nola Claassen

My dad is so nice bekus he lets us have a mrshmelo evry time we pick up. I pict my dad bekus he is nice. I wud git him a speshl tool bekus he broke his.

Khloe Petty

I luv my great grandma becus she is luvubl. I'd give her a neclis becus I think they are pretty.

Hazel Phelps

I gave my mom a Christmas ornumit for our tree. I think she wod like it.

Spencer Riemers

I love going farming with my Grandpa. I pickt my Grandpa bekus he is the best. He likes Chris Stapleton so much. I wod giv my Grandpa a Chris Stapleton CD that keeps repeeding.

Delilah Waldher

My bruthr is speshl to me bekus he does a lot of funny things. I pickt out an alien for him bekus he is funny.

Calien Aldrich

I wood giv my grandma a glass vase because I love her. She gives me treets after skool and she loves glass stuff.

Allison Coen

I got my mom a baby puppy bekus we need more dogs. My mom is kind.

Aubree Barnes

I choose my grandma bekus she is speshl. I wanted to get her a gift. I wood give her an ornumint bekus it is speshl for Christmas and I wanted to give her a speshl thing.

Everett Moore

I wood giv Aunt Patty a Simba keychain and a Panda keychain. I have not seen her in a wile. I love her. She luvs keychains.

Alyssa Miller

I wud give my sister Michaelle a fish. She likes fish. I wud give her a fish becus she is always there for me.

Dominick DeBord

Mrs. Conn

2nd Grade

Interview with a Reindeer

Brayden McKiernan's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Jet

I am 7 Years Old

My favorite food is: pickles

I do not like to eat: salid

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: Santa

My favorite reindeer hobby is: math

Santa says I am a star because: I help my mom

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go to work with the police

Nickolus Wiggins's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Rudolph

I am 18 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: green beans

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: reindeer like the cold

My favorite reindeer hobby is: playing reindeer games

Santa says I am a star because: I deliver presents

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: sleep

Aubree Ledgerwood's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Vixen

I am 5 Years Old

My favorite food is: reindeer grain

I do not like to eat: eggs

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: sleeping

My favorite reindeer hobby is: flying

Santa says I am a star because: I'm kind

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: see my family

Kitana DesJardin Vasquez's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Prancer

I am 109 Years Old

My favorite food is: candycane

I do not like to eat: everything else

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: refreshmints

My favorite reindeer hobby is: prancering

Santa says I am a star because: a good stopr

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: a prancering star

Josh Hastings's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Comet

I am 12 Years Old

My favorite food is: kerits

I do not like to eat: Rollo the Elf

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: you can play in the snow

My favorite reindeer hobby is: landing at the north pole

Santa says I am a star because: I can fly

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go work on Santa's slae

Lily Kelly's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Comet

I am 7 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: mashed potatoes

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: it's cold

My favorite reindeer hobby is: play dress up

Santa says I am a star because: I'm cute

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: live with Mrs. Claus

Collin Hames's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Comet

I am 1000 Years Old

My favorite food is: kechup and stake

I do not like to eat: deer

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: seeing Santa

My favorite reindeer hobby is: buy coal for kids

Santa says I am a star because: I am as fast as a comet

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: be Santa

Alexis Lindgren's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Rudolph

I am 15 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: oats

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: the snow

My favorite reindeer hobby is: gideing Santa's slay tonight.

Santa says I am a star because: I am the only one that has a red nose.

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: be a reindeer that's a life gard at the ice skating ring

Shaun Bingman's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Dasher

I am 1259 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: moldy cheese

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: being with my friends.

My favorite reindeer hobby is: racing

Santa says I am a star because: I'm good at pulling his slay

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: teach at reindeer school.

Brooklyn Ledgerwood's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Vixen

I am 4 Years Old

My favorite food is: oats

I do not like to eat: broccoli

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: seeing Santa

My favorite reindeer hobby is: to fly

Santa says I am a star because: I fly good

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go on vacation

Mackenzie Turner's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Rudolph

I am 11 Years Old

My favorite food is: candycanes

I do not like to eat: any snack from Santa

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: meeting Santa

My favorite reindeer hobby is: runing

Santa says I am a star because: I am the fastist

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: run to home

Teigen Anderson's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Dasher

I am 10 Years Old

My favorite food is: candecanes

I do not like to eat: carits

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: the snow

My favorite reindeer hobby is: I like to fly

Santa says I am a star because: I am good at flying and landing

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go on vacation

Ellasyn Phelps's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Cloller

I am 1 Years Old

My favorite food is: Santas snack.

I do not like to eat: my snack!

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: I get to be a helper.

My favorite reindeer hobby is: going to the store to buy coal for kids

Santa says I am a star because: I get coal for bad kids!

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: be a lifeguard at the icescating ring

Max Wolf-Sheets's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Comet

I am 7 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrot

I do not like to eat: MILK

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: pulling the slay

My favorite reindeer hobby is: flying

Santa says I am a star because: I can fly

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go to space

Abby Baldwin's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Dancer

I am 10 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: milk

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: I eat food

My favorite reindeer hobby is: pulling the sleigh

Santa says I am a star because: he loves me

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go on vacation

Jasmen Browitt's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Vixen

I am 103 Years Old

My favorite food is: carrots

I do not like to eat: candy

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: helping Santa

My favorite reindeer hobby is: fly

Santa says I am a star because: I do what he says

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go to the beach

Colton Davis's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Cris

I am 15 Years Old

My favorite food is: tacos

I do not like to eat: tomados

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: penguins

My favorite reindeer hobby is: doing tricks

Santa says I am a star because: He is crazy

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: be lazy

Emmerson Taylor's Interview with a Reindeer

Reindeer's Name: Comet

I am 7 Years Old

My favorite food is: candy cane

I do not like to eat: carits

The greatest thing about living at the North Pole is: I get to eat candy

My favorite reindeer hobby is: eat candy cane

Santa says I am a star because: I fly

When I retire from being a reindeer, I want to: go on a vacation to rockway beach

Mrs. McKeehan

2nd/3rd combo

Elf or Reindeer job applications

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Autumn Gomez

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I can jump really high, I work well with others, and I can fly.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I would make a great reindeer because I am awesome.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. To get lots of presents

2. because I'm a good girl

3. To play in all the snow

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I have to pack my baby sister's diaper bag and carry it, so I could pull the sleigh.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Elf

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Gauge Bales

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I help out a lot.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I am strong at pullling.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I am fast.

2. I am strong.

3. I like to pull.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? Taking the garbage out

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Copr

Elf Job Application

Name: Lilaina Severson

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I could bake, do the dishes, and put them away.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? A Barbie with a bear that can say your name.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I can bake him cookies.

2. I can wash his dishes.

3. I can put his dishes away.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I have cleaned my laundry so I can clean his so I would be a good elf.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Elizibith Andlge

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Michael Humphries

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I never get seasick or motion sickness.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I'm used to flying.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I can see penguins.

2. I can fly over the world.

3. I can help Santa.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I had been on a plane before.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Flake

Elf Job Application

Name: Leah Bishop

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Making toys is what I wish to do.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? I would make new toys for children next year.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I am good at painting.

2. I like making toys for children.

3. to clean Santa Claus's room

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? Doing dishes, cleaning my rooms. They will be helpful for Santa.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Crystil

Elf Job Application

Name: Corbin Nelson

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Why I want to be on Santa's team is because I am a good builder.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? What I think the children want is a brain breaker impossible.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I am good builder.

2. I get to be smart.

3. I get to make toys.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I get to help Santa build toys.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? I would like to be called George.

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Aubrea Borley

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am not scared of heights.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I would go fast and I will be good.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. So I can help him get around.

2. I am not scared of heights.

3. I don't get motion sickness.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I have had to round up the dogs so I can help the other reindeer stay in line.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Snowball

Elf Job Application

Name: Willow Bowen

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I'm good at building.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? A toy truck that is remote control and cool.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I'm good at wrapping stuff.

2. I'm good at painting.

3. I'm good at building.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I have picked out toys for my cousins.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Peppermint

Elf Job Application

Name: Mackinzie Ledgerwood

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am kind and I love to make toys.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? A teddy bear and some cards

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. He is magic.

2. He is nice to children.

3. He works hard.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? At school in art mine looks just like Mrs. Scoggin's so I am good at making toys.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Jill

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Blake Warren

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am a super joyful one. I am nice.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I will be fast for the sleigh.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I would be super fast at running.

2. I wouldn't tell lies.

3. I would tell the truth.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? Mowing the lawn

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Bell Snikll

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Dilan Bingman

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am good at running and jumping.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I am a fast runner and jumper.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I think I could be a good reindeer.

2. It would be fun to be a reindeer.

3. I like to pull a sleigh.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? Exercise, this helps me run and jump faster.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Rodof

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Robbie Wolf

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I'm good at helping. I'm nice and strong.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I've always wanted to fly.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I'm strong so I can pull Santa's sleigh.

2. I like to stay up late.

3. I love playing with toys.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I've carried lots of hay bales to the barn so I'm used to carrying and pulling stuff.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Lightening

Elf Job Application

Name: Allie Gingerich

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I am a great organizer and a great quiet person. I think I can be on Santa's team.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? A rocking horse for a little boy and girl. A teddy bear for a little girl.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I really want to try and make toys.

2. I want to really try and feed reindeer.

3. If Santa asks me to do something, I do it.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? Wash the dishes. I could wash all of the plates, forks, spoons, cups, and bowls.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Kristil the Elf

Reindeer Job Application

Name: Meira Barnes

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? I would be a good reindeer because I wish to fly. I share.

Why would you make a great reindeer? I could see in the dark.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. He's good at his job.

2. He's bringing all the good joy to kids.

3. He has reindeer.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? So I could make cookies for Santa and his elves.

If you were to be hired as a reindeer, what would you want your name to be? Charles

Elf Job Application

Name: Adrian Alvarez

What characteristics and qualities do you have that would make you a great addition to Santa's team? Santa's team helps build toys. I am good at following directions.

What toy ideas do you have for children next year? I would make a car.

What are your top 3 reasons you want to work for Santa Claus?

1. I'm working for Santa Claus

2. I still wait for Santa.

3. Santa is flying.

Describe one other important job you have had before. How would this experience help you? I have made cookies before. Santa gets cookies and milk.

If you were to be hired as an elf, what would you want your elf name to be? Little Mittens

Mrs. Landkammer

3rd Grade

"What Christmas Means to me"

What Christmas Means to Me

By Allie VanVogt

Christmas means giving presents and seeing Christmas Lights and it is God's birthday. I like Christmas because we don't have school! At Christmas time, we open presents and stockings. It is fun to open presents and stockings. On Christmas we get to eat dinner on Christmas night. Then the kids go to bed and Santa comes to leave presents so the kids be happy. The kids leave cookies and milk.

What Christmas Means To Me

By Camden Lork

At Christmas time you start decorating the christmas tree to put presents under the christmas tree and get to see your family that you don't get to see very often in our house. And you get to have great big dinners with our families. Last but not least, seeing your Elf on the Shelf and trying to find it every day.

What Christmas means to me ...

By Cassie Domras

Christmas means to me tree lighting and decorating every year. It brings me joy.I think presents are fun to wrap and open. At christmas time snowmen are fun to make and decorate. Christmas time brings me joy, love and family.

What christmas means to me...

BY: CLAIRE ZINN

One of my favorite things about christmas is...Being with family { including pets!}

When christmas comes...you know santas gonna be at your door!

big white beard

9 reindeer

bright red suit

Christmas is... a time to decorate beautiful pine trees. Also known as christmas trees!

When I think about christmas I think about... warm hot chocolate dripping down my throat!

What Christmas means to me

By Daphne Waldher

I see presents around the tree, my elf on the shelf, ornaments on the Christmas tree, the candy in my stocking. I hear people unwrapping presents and my dog Odie going crazy because all my cousins are at my grandparents house I smell the pine scent candle ,my grandma's famous koola cake.I taste the orange I got from my stocking and dad's stake.

What Christmas Means To Me

by Dutch Jones

Christmas means family because family is what brings joy, laughter, and happyness. On Christmas the Christmas tree is so beautiful. Especially on Christmas. When Christmas comes my elf on the shelf watches me and sees if I am bad or good. Christmas means hot chocolate because you can drink it after coming in from the snow.

What Christmas means to me

By Emeree Phelps

On Christmas morning I get out of bed and go downstairs. I want to open presents first but Jesus is more important so we pray. One of my favorite things about Christmas is going to church to sing Christmas songs. I think it is fun to open presents, wrapped in red and green ribbon.At Christmas time we put up lights and have a big dinner, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and pie. Christmas is really about Jesus but there are other things we do that are fun. But on Christmas rember it is about Jesus.

What Christmas means to me

By Emma Phelps

When I think about Christmas I think about my family getting together and having a party to celebrate Jesus's birthday. On Christmas I love to sneak my Elf on the shelf, a present it says to Emma from Elfy, then I find another present.. At Christmas time I miss my friends and teachers. When Christmas comes we all go out to my Nonas and celebrate. It's the best time of the year!

What Christmas Means to Me

By Ethan Berglund

When I think about Christmas I think about Santa because he brings joy to people and because he's one of the kindest people you can meet. You can not find a more joyful guy than santa. ON Christmas I see Christmas lights. They are beautiful and colorful and amazing. When I think about Christmas I think about Family because Christmas is all about Family and also because I love my Family. I love having fun with my Family. I like hanging out with Family and most of all I love being with my Family. At Christmas time I have fun because I get to have candy. I get to open presents. Most of all I have fun with my Family and I have fun watching my Family open presents.

What Christmas Means to Me

By Jameson Ockwell

What Christmas means to me is the gift of giving because giving is fun and makes me feel good. It means getting to pick out the perfect gift for your friends and family.

It also means getting to put up decorations and making delicious food and that's one of my favorite parts of Christmas. And that's what Christmas means to me.

WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME

By Kael Edwards

Santa wears red & wite cloths & a black belt & boots & has a wite beard.

Christmas is about gathering up as friends & family. Christmas is also about having a big feast.

The best part about christmas is decorating the christmas tree.

What Christmas Means To Me

By Katelin Weatherspoon

When I think about Christmas I think about giving presents and the excitement and happy faces when they open them. I like Christmas because I always play in the snow with my siblings and make snowmen and snow forts and snow angels. One of my favorite things about Christmas is Christmas dinner because we always have something barbecued for dinner. At Christmas time we decorate the house with lights and it's joyful when we all lend a hand to decorate and we all love decorating the tree with ornaments.

What Christmas means to me

By Michael Tuck

We hook up Christmas trees with lights and stars. Some people even hook up a Christmas angle on top of their Christmas trees! We meet family, cousins, your Aunt and your grandma! There is no school! Santa comes! Everyone has a great time! Then we bake cookies for Santa! Gingerbread, cake, candy cane! Everything is sweet! Have a great Christmas!

What Christmas means to me

By Myka Horal

I like christmas because there are lights that are blingy and bright. On christmas we set up our christmas tree that is green and prickly and tall with a sent. When christmas comes I eat candy canes that are white and red with hooks. I like christmas because you can make gingerbread houses that are brown with gummies.

What Christmas Means To Me!

By Nataly McKeirnan

On Christmas...I love decorating the Christmas tree! I love putting on special ordaments and candy canes. I love the smell of the trees too! Also watching and opening gifts too! It makes me so happy to see my family happy! Seeing everyone so happy makes me happy! And how the wrapping paper is everywhere! Baking cookies for Santa is the best! My favorite part is frosting the cookies then stirring all of the ingredients into the bowl! And of course making an extra so you can have a taste tester!

But overall my favorite is seeing loved ones who live far away because I miss them with all of my heart! They make me so happy! I love them to the moon and back! I miss them everyday!

What Christmas means to me

By Owen Browitt

I think about Hot cocoa because it keeps me warm. Family, Santa, fun at school. Christmas means music. Christmas trees, going sledding, the movie Charlie brown. Staying in pajamas and wreaths that change colors!

What Christmas Means to Me

By Peyton Newberg

What Christmas means to me is when I wake up and the presents are under the tree and my family is happy. I love to look in my stocking and there are all kinds of things in it. Christmas is a joyful and happy day to be together. Christmas is not only about presents to me it is also Jesus's birthday! Elf's are cute and funny to me, I love them as well as Santa.

What Christmas Means to Me

By Samuel Bagby

On Christmas, I put cookies in the kitchen. When I think about Christmas, I think about snow days, family trips, and camping. I listen to Christmas music. I have fun. My favorite things about Christmas are hanging stockings up, decorate the Christmas tree, and movies.

What Christmas means to me

By Sidney Wolf

When I think about Christmas I think about my family because they are sweet, fun, and loving. At Christmas time we hang our stockings an S for Sidney, an R for Robbie, a Christmas tree for mommys, a Santa with words saying Merry Xmas for daddys, and words that say Jackie Jeanne for grandmas. My favorite thing about Christmas is decorating our Christmas tree because we put on lights, ornaments, and a star once we're done it looks so beautiful. One of my favorite things about Christmas is candy canes because we love eating them and sometimes our elves that are mice are by them with a few wrappers and candy canes are delicious.

WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME

BY SOPHIE MILLER

My favorite thing about Christmas is when I wake up on Christmas day and see our beautiful Christmas tree and the beautiful sparkle lights on the tree. Some of my favorite Christmas traditions is my family gets to open presents early and they are always pajamas. And my brother always tells the Christmas story of how Jesus was born. When I think about Christmas, I think about what I will get in my stoking and what's in my presents. When Christmas comes I run to my stocking well first I wake my mom and dad up then my brother then I open my stocking.

What Christmas means to me

By Trinity Baldwin

My favorite thing on Christmas is NO school and cake! I like cake! I like Christmas because you get presents and candy. On Christmas, my family goes downstairs and open presents. Christmas is time to love and play with our family.

Mrs. Claassen

4th Grade

Favorite Holiday Traditions

My favorite Christmas tradition is baking cookies with my grandma. I love the taste and

smell of the cookies. They are the best cookies in the world. My cousins help too; they

help cut and roll the cookie dough.

By Treyton Kimble

My favorite tradition is going to church and doing a Christmas Pageant and dressing up.

My second favorite tradition is my whole family meets at one person's house and one year parents buy presents for the kids and the other year parents buy presents for the other parents.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

By Giselle Morfin

My favorite Christmas tradition is having my cousins come over and we play board games like Racko, the farming game, and Quix.

By Owen Wolf

My favorite Christmas tradition is to decorate the Christmas tree. I like to put the lights on the tree and drink hot cocoa.

By Keeley Zinn

My favorite Christmas tradition is going to aunts and cousins houses and having a thousand presents to open. There is wrapping paper in the air and there are toys stacked ten feet tall!

Josiah Ledgerwood

My favorite tradition is making gingerbread houses with my family. We each make our own. I like spending time with my family and it's fun. Merry Christmas!

Jemma Thompson

My favorite Christmas traditions are going on Pandora and listening to Christmas music.

Also, playing Christmas around the world with my family. It is a board game .

By Talyn Anderson

My favorite Christmas tradition is when my elf comes and then we open our advent calenders, but on Christmas I wake up and wake my brother up and wake mom and dad up. Mom makes hot cocoa for us and takes pictures of us. We open presents. After we open our presents we go to grandmas and have Christmas dinner and open more presents!

Merry Christmas !

By Kennedy Cannon

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is shopping for presents for my family and friends. It is really fun, and it's also really fun to make presents for them too. When I wake up on Christmas morning I love to watch my family open their presents and for me to open them too. Merry Christmas!!!

Camryn Claassen

My favorite Christmas tradition is Feliz Navidad at my Grandma and Grampa's house.We call it Feliz Navinachos because we eat LOTS of nachos. I also love that we see lots of family. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

By Colton Field

My favorite Christmas tradition is: The Christmas ball! Here are some tools you need:

plastic wrap, candy, socks, lipstick, and charms! Then wrap it up in a ball. Then you pass it around and try to unwrap it with hotpads on your hands! It is funny to watch.

By Shantae Cloud

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

One of my favorite traditions happens in the summer. It is making black raspberry jam every year. It's really fun. This year we got two full buckets of black raspberries.

Putting your hand on a bush is painful, it's full of spikes. We make three full mason jars of black raspberry jam.

On Sundays, we eat black raspberry jam with pancakes,Yummy!

By Kiara Marquez

My favorite Christmas tradition is having three Christmases because my grandparents can't come to our house. I get to have extra presents. I get to see more family and enjoy awesome food.

By Lincoln Lovgren

My favorite Hanukkah tradition is: Going to my grandma's house and seeing my family.

They live all around Washington. Some live in places one hundred miles away.

By Heather Davis

My favorite things to do are bake gingerbread cookies with my mom. I like to build a snowman with my brother, My last favorite thing to do is play board games with my whole family.

Merry Christmas

By Marcos Alvarea-Tornez

My favorite Christmas tradition is: every year I write to Santa what I want in a list. I leave it on the table for him to see.

By Ben Carroll

My favorite Christmas tradition is going snowboarding with my cousins in the mountains.

It is so fun when we go down the big hill!

By Brenna McKeirnan

Mrs. Maves

5th grade poems

Santa

Red, White

Flying, Jumping, Running

Sleigh, Elves, Reindeer, Presents

Deliver, Brings, Works

Fun, Jolly

St.Nick

Written By: Brianne

Christmas

Joy, Together

Decorating, Sledding, Baking

Family, Tree, Church, Santa

Love, Exciting, Festive

Hope, Comfort

Holidays

Written By: Reagan

Christmas

Warm, Cozy

Sleep, Dream, Open

Games, Uncle, Mom, Brother

Run, Play, Watch

Happy, Fun

Holidays

Written By: Marcus

Christmas Eve

Fun, Happy

Wrap, Cooking, Decorating

Cookies, Milk, Stockings, Tree

Unwrap, Play, Thank

Jolly, Cozy

Holiday

Written By: Destinee

Christmas

Cold, Frosty

Playing, Caroling, Baking

Presents, Hot Cocoa, Movies, Family

Joyful, Happy, Unwrapping

Exciting, Sweet

Morning

Written By: Emory

Elves

Quiet, Small

Flies, Watches, Writes

Presents, Workshop, Toys, Gifts

Reports, Moves, Still

Fast, Nice

Helpers

Written By: Heather

Christmas

Magical, Amazing

Caroling, Shopping, Baking

Presents, Family, Hot Cocoa, Movies

Eating, Caring, Helping

Fun, Joyful

Holidays

Written By: Olivia

Christmas

Comforting, Exciting

Snowing, Put up lights, Playing

Birthday, Santa, Elves, Snowmen

Decorating, unwrapping, snowball fight

Joyful, Loving

Holiday

Written By: Kaleb

Christmas

Exciting, Fun

Baking, Cooking, Caroling

Feast, Music, Family, Presents

Shopping, Laughing, Loving

Amazing, Spectacular

Ornaments

Written By: Addyson

Decorations

Sparkling, Bright

Blinking, Gleaming, Playing

Tree, House, Windows, Wreaths

Climb, Run, Walk

Fun, Exciting

Christmas

Written By: Christian

Santa

Jolly, Quick

Laughing, Flying, Delivering

Cookies, Reindeer, Beard, Sleigh

Winking, Sneaking, Giving

Red, Round

Mr. C

Written By: Nolan

Christmas

Cold, Fun

Baking, Building, Shopping,

Family, Santa, Friends, Presents

Exciting, Unwrapping, Loving

Joyful, Happy

Holidays

Written By: RaeLyn

GOD

Helpful, Kind

Fast, Strong, Quick-witted

Man, God, Teacher, Helper

Brave, Smart, Understood

Thoughtful, Awesome

Holy Spirit

Written By: Conrad

Christmas

Joyful, Fun

Decorating, Singing, Baking

Santa, Elves, Reindeer, Workshop

Wrap, Give, Unwrap

Merry, Delightful

Holiday

Written By: Tatum

Winter

Freezing, Snowy

Shiver, Skate, Play

Snow, Frost, Ice, Snowball

Build, Run, Freeze

Fun, Breezy

Snowday

Written By: Jake

Fire

Warm, Cozy

Cracks, Sparks, Glows

Gathering, Flames, Marshmallows, Ashes

Flickering, Heating, Burning

Toasty, Friendly

Comfort

Written By: Rory

Christmas

Fun, Happy

Thrilling, Sledding, Snowing

Santa, Toys, Reindeer, Snow

Wrapping, Baking, Guessing

Joyful, Crazy

Holiday

Written By: Baby

Snowman

Cold, Big

Smiling, Standing, Pointing

Scarf, Hat, Mittens, Arms

Staring, Still, Freezing

Fun, Happy

Snow

Written By: Ariah

Christmas

Bright, Colorful

Decorate, Bake, Wrap

Santa, Family, Presents, Cookies

Unwrap, Play, Thankful

Fun, Joyful

Holidays

Written By: Hollie

Holidays

Nice, LOUD

Decorate, Love, Give

Family, Friends, Joy, Peace

Cooking, Wrapping, Shopping

Crazy, Fun

Christmas

Written By: Kylee

Elf

Red, Nice

Building, Painting, Helping

Presents, Toys, Sleigh, Cookies

Flying, Watching, Caring

Fun, Little

Helper

Written By: Tyler

Christmas

White, Cold

Sledding, Melting, Sinking

Snowballs, Fireplace, Sleds, Snow globes

Cooking, Flying, Baking

Joyful, Fun

Winter

Written By: Cameron

Mrs. Slaybaugh

6th Grade

Santa Letters

Dear Santa,

Here are some reasons why I deserve to be on the nice list. I help old people with their chores and stuff around the house and lots of other things. I am nice to my mom and dad. I do things before they have to tell me to. I do not backtalk and I always listen to them. I am also very caring. I'm nice to others and I help them. With lots of stuff like chores and other things. Ya but I don't do good in school but I plan on getting better. Those are the reasons why I deserve to be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Kole

Dear santa

This is why I should be on the nice list

I always help my mom if she needs help after school if she needs help. But I try to not get into any trouble when I'm at school and I behave in the classroom. I also try to help with cleaning my brother's room and it sucks but I help anyway because he is my brother. I help my sister and I take care of my baby brother sometimes even at times when I don't want to. So that's why I should be on the nice list.

by: Shylo

Dear Santa

Here are three reasons why I should be on the nice list, I go to Oasis Park with my sister, I do my chores, And I have some patience for my baby sister.

When I go to Oasis park, I play basketball with my sister. I let her score, and I help her be better at basketball.

When I do my chores I clean my room, mow the lawn, and rake leaves.

When my baby sister is mean I don't get mad sometimes, I try to entertain her or make her laugh, and I make her cereal.

One time I pushed my sister but I let her push me back.

Because I went to Oasis park with my sister, do my chores, and have some patience for my baby sister this is why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Braxton

Dear Santa!!!!!

I deserve to be on the nice list because I keep my room clean, I never complain and I help around the house.

The first reason I should be on the nice list is to keep my room clean. One example of this is that I clean my desk. Another example is I vacuum my room. My last reason is that I pick up my floor.

My second reason is I never complain. An example of this is I don't complain about chores. Also I never complain about cleaning.Last but not least I don't complain about homework.

MY last reason I should be on the nice list is I help around the house. One example of this is I do chores. Another example is I help cook sometimes. My last example is that I clean around the house (vacuuming ext).

I was naughty once, and that was the time where I stayed up late (I don't anymore though).

Those are the reasons I should be on the nice list (I keep my room clean, I never complain, and I help around the house).

Sincerely, Evan

Dear Santa,

Here's some reasons I should go on the nice list.

Reason one, I do what I'm told at school.

Ilesen to the teachers I also follow the rules and I do my homework

Reason two, I help with the baby.

I fed my baby brother when he was young.

I watch over my baby brother and I play with my baby brother.

Reason three, I do my homework.

I do my math homework at my house and I do it at home.

But I was naughty once,I pulled my sister's hair but I don't do it now.

Now these are all my reasons I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely Kimberly

Dear Santa,

I should be on the nice list Because I help my mom clean and I take care of my sisters and I also look after my dog Milo and here are three reasons why.

A reason is I sweep the kitchen.And in the summer during quarantine I helped my mom clean houses .I also cleaned and vacuumed my room.

Another reason is I take care of my sisters .I babysit my sisters when my mom is not home. I also take them to the park, and I walk my baby sister home on mondays when she comes to playschool.

Last reason is that I take care of my dog Milo. I pick up his toys, feed him and give him hugs and water and I give him extra treats.

Yeah but one time I used up all the sugar In our entire house, I had to buy more and I am better now. I haven't used the sugar up in 3 weeks but it won't last too much longer .

And those are reasons why I should be on the nice list because I help my mom clean, I take care of my sisters and I look after my dog Milo.

Sincerely, Carolina

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list because I'm nice to people, I take care of my dog, and I do my chores.

Here are some examples of me being nice to people. When I get stuff I say please and thank you. I will also help people when they need help and I don't take my anger out on people.

A few examples of me taking care of my dog are when I feed him, watch him after school, and entertain him.

I also do my chores. Here is an example or two. I clean my room, help make dinner, and do my homework.

Yeah, but I stayed up all night then slept until 5:00 pm the next day.

These were the reasons I should be on the nice list.

From, Matthew

Dear Santa,

3 reasons I think I deserve to be on the nice list is, I have not got in trouble at school, I have not got sent to the principal office, I do my homework and, Listen to what teachers tell me.

The next reason is, I do my chores like feeding dogs and cows. And make sure my room is clean, and help my grandma clean up even though she doesn't ask me for help.

And the third reason is, I deserve to be on the nice list. I have not gotten grounded for a long time, I do what I'm told and don't talk back.

Now I will tell you one time I was naughty, I was supposed to be reading and I snuck out the window and went to a friends house, my mom found out and I got grounded and did chores for 3 months. I learned to listen to what my parents tell me and dont sneak out the window again.

My three reasons make me think I deserve to be on the nice list.

Sincerely, Jamie

Dear Santa,

These reasons are why I think I should be on your nice list this year. I always finish my homework, I practice piano and I kept in touch with my friends. If you still don't believe I should be on your nice list then just keep reading.

One good reason is, I always finish my homework. During quarantine I always finished my homework packet every week. Also if I miss a day of school I always finish the work I miss. I already met my AR goal too. Which means I've been reading lots.

Another great reason is, I practice piano almost everyday. And I almost always practice willingly and I finish my assignments from my piano teacher. Also could you ignore the almosts in this paragraph it would be appreciated.

The last reason is, during quarantine I kept in touch with my friends. I wrote them letters, I called them all the time, and I sent them little gifts in the mail. Only a good friend does that.

Now to show you I've changed my ways I'll admit that I may have watched a little too much TV, but now I'm reading at least a little after school.

So these are all the reasons why I think I should be on the nice list this year like me finishing my homework, practicing piano, and keeping in touch with my friends.

Sincerely Molly

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list, and I will give you three reasons why I should. Reason one I taught my two year old little brother paxton a little bit about how to ride a horse, first I showed him how to keep his balance while the horse moves, then I showed him how to neck rein, and finally I taught him how kick the horse, at the right pressure to make them move at a walk so they don't take off. Reason two I help my uncle on tows, when we go out I look for the wreck, while he drives, then I climb to the top of the rollback-semi, to hook the lever in so they can control the chain to pull the car onto the back, and when people get stuck in mud I drive it out, because I'm the lightest if we can get it we hook it to the rollback and I'll steer it onto the back. Reason three I do all my chores, I feed the pets, then let some out in the mornings, and put them back away at night, then I clean pens, stalls, and kennels. Those are a few reasons why I should be on the nice list. But one time I whipped my horse with a quart while I was riding him, but that didn't help his acting up it made it a little worse. After I got off he stepped on my foot, then I gave him an extra flake of food and treats so those are a few of my reasons for being on the nice list.

Sincerely, Abbie

Dear Santa,

Three reasons why I deserve to be on Santa's "nice list".

1. I do my homework.

2. I clean the house up.

3. I play with my little sister.

Reason 1: I do my homework.

1. I read every night.

2. I do my spelling.

3. I do my math facts every night.

Reason 2: I clean the house up.

1. I clean my room.

2. I empty my backpack every night.

3. I put my shoes away every night when I get home.

Reason 3: I play with my little sister.

1. I help her with her homework.

2 .I brush her hair.

3. I play with her every night.

Yeah but... I hit her with a ball and I let her hit me back so I know to not hit her with a ball agen.

Whell scene I do my homework, clean the house, and play with my little sister I think I should be on th nice list.

Sincerely: Carmen Fruh

Dear Santa, I deserve to be on the nice list because I have been working really hard on doing my homework,the animals, and the flooring.

First, I read,practis words and do my bookreports. Sometimes on bookreports.

The Next, reason why I should be on the nice list is I help take care of my familys animals. I put water in their watering bowl so they dont get thirsty. I feed the dogs actually liv and I do. We take turns feeding the dogs and the cats.

The Last reasson is,I helped my dad with the flooring. I pulled out staples. It was hard.Then I handed him boards to hammer into place. It was loud! I did hammer one board. It was bad but my dad helped me out.

I was naughty one time. It was when I played on my cousin's x box without asking. I am better because I got in trouble and got my tablet taken awaly.

By Pheobe

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list because I've been kind, I take care of my lizard, and I listen in school.

I've been nice by thanking my mom and dad, I do my chores, and I listen.

I also take care of my lizard by feeding him, I make sure he has light, and I make sure his cage is warm.

Another reason I think I should be on the nice list is because I listen in school by listening in ART, P.E., and in math class.

I have yelled at my siblings but I haven't in a long time.

I'm kind, I take care of my lizard, and I listen.Thats why I think I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely

Robert Van Vogt

Dear Santa, this Is why I deserve to be on your nice list. I'm kind,I listen to juice wrld YNW melly,2kbaby,and I play playstation.here are some reasons why for#1 I tie my brother's shoes, I make my brother's bed...sometimes😁,And I'm nice to my friends.Here are some more reasons why for #2 I listen to lucid dreams, MaMa cry, and old streets.okay here are my last reasons why I should be on the nice list I play gta,xbox is for weirdos,and I play madden.ya but sometimes I don't listen but now I dop.s sometimes😁. And those are the reasons why I should be on the nice list.

Sincerely michael,

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on your nice list because....... Here are three reasons why.

Sometimes I help mom cook TRY. I also go and water the garden alot. The biggest won when I feed the pigs most of the week.

When I cook by myself I usually burn it but when I am with my mom we usually make all the meals together and they are not BURNT!I am also very good at making my own french fries.I also make my own bacon and sausage.

When I water the garden I go out and pick the veggies.I go into the green house and water inside there to.I finally go out and cut the herbs and take them inside.

When I feed the pigs I also go and water the pigs with a 50 ft hose.I feed our runt a bottle everyday.At the end of the day I go out and feed my Coonie Coonie pig roy.

Here is when I was bad but became good so I punched my sister and gave her a bruise so I let her try and give me a punch in the back.

My last thing is I help my mom cook,also water the garden,and feed the pigs,that is why I should be on the NICE LIST!

Sincerely, Kendyll Potoshnik

Dear Santa

I need to be on the nice list because I take care of the shoes at my house, chores, and take care of my lizards. Let me explain to you why these things should get me on the nice list.

First , I take care of the shoes. My job is to match the shoes. Second, I clean the mess under the shoes. Last, I organized the shoes. Next, I am going to take about the chores I do.

My first chore is to take out the garbage and then I clean the living room. Last of all, I take care of the lizards. I feed the lizards. Then, I hold the lizards and give them attention. Lastly, I give the lizards water.

One reason I might have gotten on the naughty list is because I do not do my homework, but I promise to start doing my homework. There are more reasons for me to be on the nice list than there are for me to be on the naughty list So, I should just be on the nice list this year.

Anthane Boyd

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list this year because I do my homework, I listen to my teacher, and I take care of my pets.

I finish my homework on time, I double check my work all the time, and I do my extra work in my free time.I have my work done by the deadline, I check my answers and do my teachers suggestions, and I turn in all my work in on time always.I feed my pets in the morning and evening, I take my dog ,Ranger,for walks up and down the street I live on twice a day every day, and I make sure they aren't hurt every day.Yeah, but there was that one time that I left the milk out and a cat knocked it over and it spilled but it hasn't happened since then. These are the reasons why I think I should be on the nice list this year.

Sincerely,

Ella Ockwell

Dear Santa,

Here are some reasons I should be on the nice list.

I help with my nephew,I do my dishes and

Fold clothes every day.

Reason 1 is I change his diaper, I feed him and

I put him to bed.

Reason 2 is I wash my dishes, put them up and

Wipe off the counters.

Reason 3 is I fold the towels, fold Brianne's clothes and

I fold my own clothes.

But I may have smacked Brianne and she cried so I

Let her smack me back.

But I think I should be on the nice list because I

Help with my nephew,I do my chores and

I fold all of the clothes.

Sincerely

Aisling Davis

Dear Santa,

I think I should be on the nice list because I do my school work like math, homework, and reading. I put up with my brothers, they are annoying, they are mean and they hit. I do as I'm told like do my chores, I stop fighting and I listen. But I fight with my brothers and know I steer clear of them. I do my school work, I put up with my brothers, and do as I'm told and that is why l should be on the nice list.

Sincerely,

Sam

Dear Santa:

These are the reasons why I deserve to be on the nice list I do what I'm supposed to do, like help my mom and sister and brother.

I help my mom with cleaning. I help my sister and brother with homework.

I cleaned my kitchen and my room so I have been doing good this year.

I mow my lawn and my grandmas I edg it and mow it, trim it and water it.

I have been bad one time when I did not do my chores but I have been doing them now.

That is why I think I should be on the nice list this year.

by: Harley Phelps

Dear Santa,

I deserve to be on the nice list and not the naughty list. Here are three reasons why.

Reason 1: I always do my homework. For example every week when I have spelling words, I always practice with mom or dad. Another reason is one time I had Science homework and I practiced with katelin for a half an hour. My last example is I once I had a two day math assignment and I finished it a day early.

Reason 2: I always follow the rules in the classroom. For example I'm always quiet during class, and I always listen to instructions. Another example why is because I always ask before I leave the classroom.

Reason 3: I sometimes let katelin do prodigy with me. For example I let Katelin chose out a wand or something and I let her type in answers to questions. Another Example is I show her how to do things like place items in my house.

There was this time I did steal a couple of M&Ms, but I replaced them later on.

So I should be on the nice list and not the naughty list because I do my homework, I follow the rules in the classroom, and I sometimes let Katelin do prodigy with me.

Sincerely,

Lilly Weatherspoon

Dear Santa

I think I should be on the nice list because I like the

Atlanta Falcons because I buy fan gear. Also they are the G.O.A.Ts. I have a falcon sweatshirt. Another reason is that I do my chores, for example I do dishes and take out the garbage and I clean my room. My third reason is that I mow other people's lawns. So they don't have to and I rake leaves and I pick up dog poop. But I was naughty When I played fortnite because the game is boring and there are too many sweats. But other than that I was good. That is why I should be on the nice list.

From Vinny

Dear Santa,

these are the reasons why I should be on the nice list.I do my chores I do my homework I help my mom.I do my chores 1.I feed my cows 2.I clean my room 3.the trash out.I do my homework 1.I do my math homework 2.I do my science homework 3.I do my reading homework.I help my mom 1.I cook sometimes 2.I mop sometimes 3.I help pack stuff.But one time I opened it but i'm better now. And this is why I should be on the nice list.

From, Cayle Mullins