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  • Eleanora Montgomery's Waitsburg Pre Schoolers send Santa their lists

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    This Christmas I want Santa to bring me. A big racecar, a monster truck and a four-wheeler that is all I want for Christmas. Axel Stenson A big rocking horse and a monster truck that I can drive around my house. Adilynn Knighton A book, an alligator and lots of presents. Bryson French A Monster truck launcher with fifty-monster cars. Emmett Kibler A real train, a real tiger, and a fishing pole. Ethan Hays A remote control racecar and a Megalodon monster truck with a remote control. Jesse Giacalo...

  • Dear Santa from Jordan Greer's Kindergarteners

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    My name is Aiden, I am 6 years old, I live in Waitsburg far from town. I would like to know, where do the elves live when it is not the Christmas season? I have been very good, I always clean up and help my sister at home. I am most excited to see you and your reindeer when you come to my house. For Christmas I would really like some new crayons. Love, Aiden My name is Ayla, I am 6 years old, I live in Waitsburg with my mom and dad. What is your favorite cookie? I have been a little naughty and...

  • First Grade Winter Cinquain Poems 2023

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    Family Loving, Caring Dercorating, Cooking, Laughing My family decorating together. Tribe By: Ricard Chavez The Grinch Funny, Furry Stealing, Keeping, Loving The Grinch steals Christmas. The Grump By: Maddison Miller Presents Red, Smooth Wrapping, Giving, Unwrapping Opening presents on Christmas. Gifts By: Gracia Compton Christmas Tree Green, Bright Shining, Decorating, Glowing Christmas trees shining bright. Tree By: Elizabeth Hays Cookies Yummy, Warm Decorating, Baking, Cooling Cookies cool...

  • Wenda Parr's Second Grade Winter Haikus

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    Winter Snow is falling down. I play with my family. We drink hot cocoa. by Carmine Pastorino Winter Snow is cold and white. Snowflakes, icy and frosty. Family, friends, play. by Quill McLaughlin Winter Light snow is falling. Christmastime is coming soon. The snow is freezing. by Jace Jadin Winter Season Winter comes with frost. Christmas is chilly and cold. I skate on the ice. by Ethan Grabinski Cold Winter It is cold outside. Warm and cozy in the house. Baking with my mom. by Marcus Reynolds Wi...

  • Christmas Riddles by Tabitha Jadin's Third Graders

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    I am mean. I stole Christmas. I have a mean smile. Who am I? -By Victoria It is my birthday I am in the sky. I'm right by you sometimes. Who am I? -By Amelia Nesje I live in the arctic. I'm furry. I dive in the snow. What am I? -By Isaac Knudson I'm something that you drink. You might drink me during Christmas. I'm guessing Santa likes to drink me. What am I? -By Julian Gillentine I am green. I hate christmas. I don't like Whoville. Who am I? -By Sawyer Harvey I was born on Christmas. I created...

  • Deanna Coulston's Fourth Grade class share what they love about Christmas

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    What Christmas Means to Me Waitsburg Elementary Fourth Grade Christmas is special to me for many reasons. One reason Christmas is special is because I get to go to my Grandma's house. Another reason is we drink a lot of hot cocoa. Lastly love because what is Christmas without love? I hope this holiday means a lot to you. The first reason I love Christmas is my family. I love my family because I adore waking up and seeing the gifts under the tree and seeing my family’s faces every Christmas. T...

  • Tracy Barron's Fifth Grade share their perfect Christmas

    The Times|Dec 14, 2023

    My Perfect Christmas By Emerson Kiefel My perfect Christmas would be waking up on my own at exactly 8:00 in the morning. My family is already awake and ready to open presents. Snowflakes fall from the sky as we open them around our wonderful Christmas tree. After a while, my sister and I decide if we have a snowball fight and have one. After our snowball fight, we would go to our cousin's house to celebrate at 12:00 pm. When we get to the house, my family and cousins are arriving there, and we...

  • Christmas in Waitsburg

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    Many thanks to the teachers at Waitsburg Elememtary School for sharing the creative writing from their students. It is a busy time for all, with last minute shopping, wrapping, and visiting family and friends. Take a little break to enjoy these wishes, poems, and riddles, they will put you into the holiday spirit. Eleanora Montgomery's Waitsburg Pre Schoolers send Santa their lists. "This Christmas I want Santa to bring me;" A purple doll and a pink one too. - Adilyn Knighton A big truck like my...

  • Mrs Trump's Kindergarten class wrote letters to Santa

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    Waitsburg Elementary Kindergarten Teacher: Jamie Trump Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Michael, and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. Do you make computers? I have been very good and kinda naughty! One thing I am very excited about is getting my computer because I like computers. I would like to give Oliver a gift that both he and I would like, like police cars! Love, Michael Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Talen, and I am 6 years old. I live out of Waitsburg and Dixie. Do reindeer fly with...

  • Cinquain Poems by Stephanie Hinchliffe's First Grade class

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    Presents Square, colorful Buying, searching, unwrapping Santa brings me presents. Gifts by Catelynne Gascon Reindeer Brown, magical Flying, delivering, prancing Reindeer fly Santa's sleigh. Caribou by Cannon Abel Skating Hard, fast Turning, standing, falling Ice skating is fun! Gliding by Avery Hofer Snowballs White, round Rolling, throwing, catching Snowball fighting with Elodie! Snow by Annika Botts Hot chocolate Delicious, yummy Warming, stirring, drinking Santa likes hot chocolate! Cocoa by...

  • Wenda Parr's Second Grade class wrote Diamante Poetry

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    Diamante Poems from Wenda Parr's Second Grade class Winter Cold, icy Giving, snowing, caroling Snow, reindeer, Jesus, God Sledding, snowboarding, shivering White, snowy Season by Reagan Miller Winter Cold, fun Snowing, singing, blowing Hot cocoa, blizzard, family, snow Sledding, sparkling, playing Icy, wet Season by Clive Bye Winter Sparkly, fun Giving, cooking, snowing Hot cocoa, Arctic Wolf, family, Christmas Playing, laughing, rolling Cold, snowy Season by Amelia Nesje Winter Snow, hot cocoa...

  • Christmas Riddles from Tabitha Jadin's Third Graders

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    I am covered in wrapping paper. I sit under the Christmas tree until Christmas starts. Lots of kids unwrap me on Christmas day. What am I? -Syrenity Richardson I hang on the fireplace. I am soft. Santa fills me with gifts and we take the things out on Christmas. What am I? -Kaitlynn Miller I have beautiful wings. I wear a dress or a robe. I bring peace and harmony. I make friends with many animals. Who am I? -Oneika Bye I am white. I fall from the sky. You can build a snowman with me. What am I?...

  • Deanna Coulston's Fourth Grade class share what they love about Christmas

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    One thing I like about Christmas is you get a lot of presents. Another thing is hot cocoa because I love chocolate. I also like cookies because they are very good. Stockings are fun because you get candy and I love candy. Santa is another thing I like because he gives you presents and I love opening presents. By Alex Weis Here are some things I like about Christmas. The first thing is I like stockings because I like to see what is inside of them. The second thing I like is the Elf on the Shelf...

  • Tracy Barron's Fifth Grade share their perfect Christmas

    The Times|Dec 22, 2022

    My Perfect Christmas by Emily Knudson My perfect Christmas was about two years ago, when my grandma, who I miss terribly, was still here. I was extremely close to her. If I had to wish for only one thing, it would be to talk to her one last time. If I could talk to her one last time, that would be my perfect Christmas. I miss her a lot. Something else that would be a perfect Christmas, would be spending my Christmas in a small cabin in the woods. The woods make me feel safe and protected. The...

  • Kindergarten-Jamie Trump-Dear Santa letters

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Aalaura and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. How is Mrs. Clause? Does she like the cold? I have been very, very good! One thing that I am really excited for is Christmas because there is going to be some presents like a pegasus unicorn and a horse! One place I would like to visit for Christmas is my grandma's house because I haven't seen her in a while. Love, Aalaura Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Amelia and I am 6 years old. I live in Dayton. Do you eat all...

  • First Grade - Stephanie Hinchliffe - Christmas Poems

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    Snowflakes Cold Pretty Falling, Drifting, Landing Snowflakes make a winterland Snowfall By: Kaitlynn Miller Winter Cold Snowy Playing, Sledding, Snowball fights I love wintertime fun Holidays By: Syrenity Richardson Elf Weird Funny Climbing, Creating, Watching The elf is sweet Friend By: Oaklee Adams Reindeer Brown Magical Jumping, Flying, Landing Rudolph's nose is red Rudolph By: Rylee Cole Snowman Tall Cool Rolling, Stacking, Decorating A fat carrot nose Winter By: Jaxon Smith Christmas Trees...

  • Second Grade - Wenda Parr - Diamanté poems

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    Winter White, cold Caroling, snowboarding, laughing Santa, snow, sled, hot cocoa Snowy, icy Christmas By Jaylynn Gleason Winter Icy, chilly Ice skating, sledding, snowing December, cocoa, cabin, mountains Freezing, slipping, sliding Glistening, bright Wintertime By Cole Goff Winter Cold, windy Giving, playing, shivering Four wheeling, sledding, skating, laughing Cookies cabin, Christmas Snowy, frozen Lights By Jace Grende Winter Icy, snowy Baking, skiing, freezing Snowman, rain, hot cocoa, Santa...

  • Third Grade -Tabitha Jaden -Riddles

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    I am green and I am mean. I am never happy, and I do not like Christmas. Who am I? By: Nolan Smith I have flavor. You can break me. You can decorate me. What am I? By: Kaitlyn Paul I am bright. I go on trees. I am found in the sky at night. What am I? By: Laila Long I live on rails. I make a sound like "Toot-toot!" You use tickets to ride me. What am I? By: Lillian Carpenter I live up in the sky. I shine. You might see me on your tree. What am I? By: Madyson Potter I fly in the sky. I jingle at...

  • Fourth Grade - Deanna Coulston - "What Christmas means to me"

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    What Christmas Means to Me By Braden Johnston To me, Christmas means family, love and happiness. One reason it's about family is that we are together even if we can't see each other; we are still family. Christmas is about love because when we open stuff and we love it. It also gives love to the person that got you it too. Lastly, Christmas is about happiness when you open up stuff it is giving you joy and happiness and it gives it to everyone. What Christmas Means to Me By Carter Barron What do...

  • Fifth Grade - Angela Sallee -My Perfect Christmas

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    My Perfect Christmas There are many things for which I am grateful. My hopes for a perfect Christmas include, I hope, lots of snow. I also hope for there to be no arguing between my siblings or my parents. Then, lastly, I hope that my whole family has good attitudes. This would be my perfect Christmas. By: Ellie Teal My Perfect Christmas There are many things for which I am grateful. My hopes for a perfect Christmas include being with my family and having a good time with my family and friends....

  • Preschool – Marci Jo Lanning – "This Christmas I want to give ____________ a ___________"

    The Times|Dec 17, 2020

    This Christmas I want to give ______ a _______. Elizabeth Hays: Mom a reindeer. Cannon Abel: My Grandma my pinecone. Jesse Jadin: My mommy love. Cash Grende: Gannon a toy car hauler. Maddison Miller: Kaitlynn a Gecko. Gracie Compton: Maddison an Owlette. Finley Huxoll: Mom and Dad cupcakes. Sydney Smith: My mom a doctor kit. Jace Jadin: My momma a cookie. Avery Spring: My cousin a gingerbread cookie. Charlie Knighton: Mom and Dad a Catboy. Callie Durda: Mom a party. Flint Abel: Cannon a big...