Letters To Santa (December 2022)
Letters To Santa (December 2022)
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December 8th, 2022
2 • December 2022 LETTERS TO SANTA
Dear Santa,
I want an iPad. I want a new
playground. It has a green slide
and a green swing. That’s it.
From,
Maya
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Dear Santa,
Merry Christmas Santa! I
love Christmas because I like
to go sledding. I would like a #1
dog sticker for my dog Pepper.
How many reindeer do you
have? Thanks for giving me
presents.
Sincerely,
Seamus Prentice
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The letters on this page are from stu- another school within Western New York class – are mostly non-speaking, and use
2 autism classrooms dents in two self-contained autism class-
rooms in the Perry Central School District.
that works with students with disabilities.
The students in Emma Warner’s class
pictures and symbols to communicate.
For their Santa letters, the students cut out
The classes, taught by Emma Warner are in Kindergarten through first grade, pictures instead of writing words to share
share Christmas lists and Allison Stead, are made up of all Perry
district students who in previous years
would have been sent out to BOCES or
while the students in Allison Stead’s class
range from Kindergarten to third grade.
The students – there are five in each
what they would like for Christmas. Ms.
Warner’s class’s letters are on the left; Miss
Stead’s class’s letters are on the right.
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Don’t Hesitate
mas because I get to meet my presents? I have been good. I What kind of cookies do you I want to say thank you for the
family. Can I please have a pet? have been snuggling with my like? I have behaved. I listen to toys last year. This year, I was
Can I have a pup? Thank you for mommy. I love Mrs. Danahy my mom. May I please have a helpful because I cleaned the
delivering presents. and I love you Santa. I want Ry- transformer and Legos? house. I would like to ask for 4
To Designate.
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I want ... a watch to tell time and a lot of snow
The following letters to Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa: Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa Claus,
Santa are submitted from the Im wondering what the I would like a dirt bike. Is My name is Sam. and I am 8 how is the north pole how My name is Easton Iam 8
third grade classes at Warsaw north pole looks like. Can you the North Pole cold? How are years old and I like LEGOs. I’ve can you suvive in the cold! years old and I live in Warsaw
Central School: please take some pichers of it your Rainder and Elvs? Game been good this year because Anyway how are you I hope New York and I’ve been good
and put it in some rapping pa- boy, Xbox, v.r. hedset are 3 I’ve been doing my chors. I your good I will leave cook- this year because I do all my
Dear Santa Claus, per? Can I please have my own more things i would like for would like a LEGO set and Hot ies and milk for you I’ve been chores every day when my
Hello my name is Olivia melted bead set please? Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas! Weals cars for Christmas. good all year for Chrismes I mom tells me to I would like in
Graves. And ive been good. Christmas! Love Wyatt Sheehan Love, Sam would really like a scooter so xbox series x.
I’m trying really hard to foces Love, Mackenzie Almeter Dear Santa Claus, bad! Please and my dad and Love,
in class but I get distracted by Dear Santa Claus, Dear Sana Claus, My name is Mia and I like mom said want cups and my
Easton
my friends and family and all Hi Santa do you think I have my name is Jesse I am 8 cat’s. What your favoritidrink? sister want Peppa Pig toy i
I want for Christmas is my cat been good? Santa can I have a years old. I’ve benn good This I’ve been good this year I have don’t no why but please bring
back and I know you can’t do year becaus I hould the door it and I have a present for you Dear Santa Claus,
new nintendowe swiche? And mabe my bed. I would like for I wish I had a alarm clock,
that but pleas try your best. this book calld what was the for my grandma. I would like a Christmas is a snow tiger. it’s gonig to be a box of cookies
Love, Olivia rc car and a tablit. by the way happy christmes unicorn chair, rander stuffed
Age of the Dinosaurs? and that Love, Mia animal, a puppy, 20 books,
krvex game? and can I have a Love, Jesse Love,
Dear Santa Claus, Aayushi unicorn toys, miny lock burd,
new bike? Dear Santa Claus,
Hi I am Sadie spencer I Love, RJ Dear Santa Claus, How are your raindeers. My a some pink led light, stufing,
have a few questions. Do you My name is Sophia and I am name is Krystine I like to paint. Dear Santa Claus, chrismis coloering pickchers
like the cookies and milk? The Dear Santa Claus, 8 years old. I’ve been perfect My name is Shevelle I’ve and a misis clozz costoom, and
How do you make toys? What do you like to do for fun.
thening I want the most is a this year. I want a baby a real I’ve been good this year I’ve ben good this year I wont al- hat. At my home we have hot
watch to tell time and a lot of Why do you never see pepole? baby, and a real bird a real bird exa, tablit, fone and a fone choclet and with moshmelos.
Why do you need elfs? For been helping my mom with
snow. I also want a schishme- and a real birman cat that will her new baby boy. What I case. I have qheshtins how do We get set up for chrismis and
lo. Merry Christmas. christmas I want a iphone or a love my dog gracie. you get in the chimnes. how
would like for Christmas is a decorate the chrismis treer.
Love, Sadie phone I rilly want it plz. I want Love, Sophia do you make the toys. how do
new barbie mermaid toy. We put a corpet anuoder it.
new sandels. I want ve bucks. you make cumpyoutrs and ta-
I hope you have a safe travel. Love, Krystine Merry Chrismis. Have fun!
Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa Claus, blits, fonse how do you woch Love,
I am Zoey Hall. How do Love, Raynden My name is Elizabeth I am us?
Dear Santa Claus, Hailey
you make the toys and do you Dear Santa: 8 years old I’ve been good this How are your reindeer? I am Love,
like the cookies we make? For how was your year in the year by helping out with my a student at warsaw elemento- Shevelle
Christmas I want to give you teacher and I love my teacher Dear Santa:
north pole. Mine in wasaw ry. I have been very good this I want a ninteda swinch
a gift and spend as mush time was good and we Just started I’m going to miss her because year because I helped Elissa Dear Santa Claus,
with my famlye. For Christ- she’s leaving for a bit I would and all of the intendo games
school. I was really good this and Papa clean the house and My name is Leland am 10
mas I want a a lot of brbes year I wan’t some good poko- really like figets and a big big years old and I like football. and a skate bord an a lego city
do firefood. What I would like
clothes. I would wont a lot of man Cards. I also want to have big pop it and a luvabella doll for christmas is to have no How has the evles deen do- sets and minecraft lego sets a
snow. Marry Christmas. some new nintendo gams and and kunetic sand with ice presents exept for my families ing. I’ve been doing good this laptop candy canes a titanic
Love, Zoey Hall some binders for pokomon cream tull’s pls and thank u health and my pets. There will year decause I pay atenchin submergable model and a lu-
cards and football cards. I all your the best! be a big plate of cookies and in class. I would by so happy sitania and a britanic submer-
Dear Santa Claus, so want some money for a Ps5 Love, Elizabeth milk for you. Also there will be if you would get my a useaball gable model a lunch pail toy
My name is Caydence and I that I want to by. I allso wan’t a big plate of apple slices and football helmet and mini brands a play house
love dogs, cats, and hamsters. some Ps5 games and I allso Dear Santa Claus, carrots for the reindeer. Love, for boys was I good this year
I’m 8 years old. how have you wan’t a hover board because Hi Santa im RJ. can I have a Love, Sienna Keough Leland By, Lucas
been late ley goodor bad. I’ve I realy like my cousins hover bike for Christmas? And Santa
been good this year. I dow my bord. You don’t have to do this can I see you on Christmas.
chors, help pepol, and been only if you have time and the Santa do you now my favrit
nice. I would like a red big
gumey bery, a slime make ing
saff I wan’t. Thank you if you
do this
holiday it’s Christmas. And I
wont a new nintendow swich. SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US!
set, and a baby yotu toy. From, Colton And a kirby game. that I have
thelcn.com
Love, Caydence wonted for a wile please please
“Christmas-Sing”
know how you can survive in I wud like to be with my mom Dear Santa:
the snow? These are the things Love, Carson Since Chrismas is coming
I want up I thought I would tell you
5 LOL Dolls Dear Santa Claus, what I want for Chrismas. First
4 Chelsy Dolls My name is Lucy Schultz I of all my name is Jason Darby
6 Barbie Dolls am 8 years old. I’ve been good my age is eight years old. What
1 plushy unicorn this year because I gave Miss.V I want for Chrismas are mon-
3 unicorn earings purple, a hug When she wanted one. ny on my minecraft game, a
black, and green I would like some stuffed ani- remote controlled robot that
7 kitten robots mals, dress shoes that fit me, can fly, and I also want some
3 bird robots and some Pupply Place books. cool toys and games.
Love, Alanna Lucas Also I would like a little bit of Jason Darby
money.
Love, Lucy Scultz
LIVE CHRISTMAS
house this holiday season.
n Make homemade orna- METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
ments. The options are limit- Parents can channel kids’ enthusiasm by involving kids when
less when making holiday or- decorating around the house this holiday season.
naments with children. From
CAROL CONCERT
simple ornaments made from more special for youngsters. provide another great oppor-
pine cones picked up outside n Take kids along when tunity to involve children in
to more complex projects de- choosing lawn ornaments. holiday decorating. Set aside
signed for children nearing ad- It’s not safe to involve children some time to make homemade
olescence, parents can look to
the internet to find design ideas
and directions for hundreds of
when installing lighting dis-
plays, but kids will get a kick
out of choosing inflatable lawn
gingerbread houses, which can
be used as decorations before
they’re ultimately eaten. Cook-
December 16, 2022 @ 7pm
ornaments. decorations and other items ies may not have the shelf life of
n Let kids lead the way when to place around the yard. Take
kids along when buying new
a typical gingerbread house, but
kids can pitch in and decorate
at with
decorating the tree. Families
that celebrate Christmas can let items and then seek their input cookies prior to a holiday party The Students of the
kids lead the way when decorat- when placing Frosty, Santa and or family meal.
ing their Christmas tree. Kids
are likely to spend the weeks
his reindeer friends around the
yard.
n Include kids in culinary
The spirit of the holiday sea-
son can be seen on the faces of
children each December. Invit-
Lauren
leading up to Santa’s arrival
gazing in awe at the tree, and
knowing they decided where to
decor. Many celebrants can-
not imagine a holiday season
without gingerbread houses
ing kids to pitch in when deco-
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the season even more special 300 E. Main St., Batavia
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place the various ornaments on VOICE STUDIO
it might make the season even and cookies. These traditions for its youngest celebrants.
C8 Saturday, December 17, 2022 THE DAILY NEWS
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The elves’ top toys of 2022 I would like to ride
are those meant to last
By MARYLOU TOUSIGNANT
Washington Post
in a Lamborghini
This time last year we noted Due to a production error, Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
Santa’s elves were working the following letters from I would like a toy four I would like a remote con-
overtime to make and deliver Mrs. Vilagy’s Kindergarten wheeler and motorcycle that trol Lamborghini car. I would
enough toys for the holidays. class at Attica Elementary comes with a guy to ride on it. also like to ride in a Lambo-
Well, they’re at it again, put- School, were inadvertently Love, rghini too!
ting in long hours under con- omitted from the Letters to Callan G. Love,
ditions much like those 12 Santa section on Dec. 10. They Russell R.
months ago. are being reprinted here as Dear Santa,
“The toy industry is still re- they were received from the I would like a Barbie Dear Santa,
covering from the [coronavi- students: camper that has a ladder, I would like a PJ Masks play
rus] pandemic [and] delivery pool and a slide. I would set. I would also like a snow-
issues,” says Stephanie Op- THAMES & KOSMOS Dear Santa, also like a climbing tire that I blower so I can get the snow
penheim. A mother of two, Water Power: Rocket-Propelled Cars, Boats, and More. I would like a unicorn that could climb on and go under out of my driveway to help
Oppenheim teamed with her makes noise and sparkles. it. I do have a lot of things so my mom. I want to tell Santa
own mother, children’s au- Have a Merry Christmas! that’s it. that I hope he has a Happy
thor Joanne Oppenheim, and truck, a port-a-potty, four Klondice
pieces of track and six mini fig- MindWare, $29.95 Love, Love, Thanksgiving and Merry
has been rating the newest Chloe A. Audrey H. Christmas.
and hottest toys for three de- ures. But before you shout “All Ages 8 and older
aboard!” please note that the Choose a banker, roll the Love,
cades. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Troy R.
Each year their company, station kit does not include glittery dice and stake your
a train. Those are sold sepa- claim to gold rush profits in I want a new dream house I would like a toy car, dino-
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, re- that has a puppy pool and a saur and toy house. Dear Santa,
ceives thousands of toys to re- rately. this easy-to-learn game of
Catch the Moon strategy and luck. But be care- big pool for the Barbies. Love, I would like a toy crane,
view. Talk about a dream job! Love, Jaxon J. Minecraft legos, magnatiles
The toys are given to fami- Thames & Kosmos, $34.95 ful: One false move could let
Ages 8 and older your opponents strike it rich. Lucy B. and a GoPro. I got a new kit-
lies and teachers for children Dear Santa, ten named Cheech and he
to play with and report back Build a ladder to the heav- The objectives change in each
ens with this game that tests round, so your game plan Dear Santa, I want two fishing lures. needs a stocking. I will leave
on. Did you like the toy? Why? I don’t know what I want Santa, can you please give me you cookies and milk and a
What didn’t you like? How thinking and building skills. needs to be flexible to pan out.
On their turn, players are in- As many as six gold miners can for Christmas, maybe an egg and my sister Ellie 5 candy treat for your reindeer too!
long did you play with it? toy? It looks like an egg and it canes to put on our Christ- Love,
Outstanding toys, as judged structed how to stack a new play at a time.
ladder, being careful not to Water Power: Rocket-Pro- walks on its feet. I’d like mag- mas tree? Can you give us a Cooper S.
by the testers, are given awards nets that stick together too. Christmas hunt for candy
on the Oppenheims’ website, collapse the structure that has pelled Cars, Boats, and More
already been built. As more Thames & Kosmos, $29.95 Love, canes? Dear Santa,
toyportfolio.com. A positive Alicia B. Love, I would really like some
nod from them or another in- pieces are added, the ladders Ages 8 and older
shift, adding to the suspense “Fun, wet, and wild” is Theo games to play and a skate-
dependent review site, the Toy Dear Santa, board. I will leave you Christ-
Insider (thetoyinsidercom), of who’s going to win. how the toymaker describes
Black Panther: this kit, which harnesses the I want a doll that closes its Dear Santa, mas cookies and I love you
can mean success in the very eyes by itself and hugs itself. I I want to tell you that I love still!
competitive toy industry. War on the Water power of water and air. You
Lego (kit Number 76214), can build six models, includ- just want that. you! I would like some spi- Love,
Because toymakers are Love, derman toys and a connect 4 Simon T.
worried that inflation (rising $89.99 ing water-rocket cars, jet-pro-
Ages 8 and older pelled boats, a water gun and Michaela B. spin game.
prices) will mean fewer toys Love, Dear Santa,
purchased, the industry is Fans of the new movie even a lawn sprinkler. Learn
“Black Panther: Wakanda about the laws of physics and Dear Santa, Patrick K. I want to give you a hug!
“relying heavily on toys with I would like a 5 surprise I want a Henrietta toy from
a track record rather than a Forever” will love re-creating their use in engineering. Fun.
their favorite Marvel super- Wet. Wild. And educational. toy. It has mini foods in it. Dear Santa, Thomas the Tank Engine.
great deal of new and innova- I would also like a scooter I would like a farm set and I also want more sets from
tive products” in 2022, Steph- hero scenes. And those too Teeter Tower:
young for the PG-13 film can A Dicey Dexterity Game please, because I don’t have a a car. Thomas the Tank Engine.
anie Oppenheim says. What scooter anymore. Love, Love,
you’ll find in stores and online create their own at-sea ad- Gamewright, $24
ventures aboard the Royal Sea Ages 8 and older Love, Kruz K. Dominic W.
are “toys that are more open- Lydia C.
ended rather than one-note Leopard, home base in this Think of this challenge as
set. The 545-piece set has two Jenga in reverse. Roll the col- Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
novelty toys. Basic gear toys Dear Santa, I would like a princess doll, I want to ask Santa for a
and games [that] will have lon- large weapons, ammo storage ored dice and place them on
compartments, a small pris- coaster-size tiles, which you I’d like some nerf guns and with a mom doll to go with it. bumper car. I also want a
ger-lasting appeal.” She also a new TV for my room. I hope Love, remote control t-rex. I want
suggests that you make your on, two insectlike drones and stack one atop another. The
five mini figures. challenge? Each tile limits you have a good Christmas, Hope L. to tell him to have a Happy
wish list early, because even Santa! Christmas. Ho Ho Ho!
the elves need to take breaks. Sleeping Queens 2: which dice can be played, and
The Rescue! where. Complete the stack Love, Love,
Below are some of her top Elijah D. Noah C.
picks for 2022. Prices are man- Gamewright, $19.99 and take a bow, but be careful
ufacturers’ suggestions. Ages 8 and older not to topple the tower. This
Air Hogs Flippin’ Frenzy We love that the mission game is for 1 to 4 players
Spin Master, $49.99 here is for the queens to save Olivia’s Space Academy
Ages 4 and older kings. Knights with special Lego Friends, $69.99
Kids will love the crazy powers and “rescue compan- Ages 8 and older
stunts this remote-control car
can do. Parents will love that
ions” show up, ready to help.
This card game uses simple
Youthful stargazers will be
over the moon with this set
ATTENTION PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS
math skills and has a lot of that is as much fun to build as
its soft tires won’t damage the
walls or furniture. Designed rules, so it’s not quick, but fan- it is to play with. In addition to Include your Child or Grandchildren in our
tasy fans — especially tweens the training academy class-
to withstand crashes indoors
or outside, the red muscle car
can be flipped to become a
sleek blue sports car. The re-
— will love saving the royals.
Two to five players can play.
Fun fact: The first Sleeping
room, it includes an observa-
tory and telescope, multi-axis
trainer, mission control head-
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PlayMonster, $24.99 one night. She became the ture with the next generation
first child to invent a game of space travelers. Saturday, January 28th in The Daily News
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