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Mrs. Montgomery's Preschool students answer "This Christmas I want Santa to bring me" A magic book that can write for me. -Elizabeth Hays A magical teacup that can pour water, milk and orange juice for me. -Foster Richardson A princess toy that can sing with rings on her hands and long hair that I can brush. -Sydney Smith A toy cat with magical legs so I can play with her. -Maddison Miller A very big toy dinosaur, a racecar and a big real lizard. -Forrest Afdahl A police car, a monster truck...
Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Aiden and I am 5 years old. I live in Washington. What do reindeer eat? I think maybe they eat snow. I have been a little good and little bad. One thing I am really excited for is my birthday after Christmas! One thing I would like to do is play in my room with Legos because I have a big ginormous box of Legos! Love, Aiden Dear Santa! Hello, my name is Avery and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. What do reindeer eat? I think maybe they might eat carrots or...
The Times presents its annual Holiday Edition featuring poetry, essays and letters to Santa by the students of Waitsburg Elementary School....
Winter Icy, fun Playing, eating, sledding Hot cocoa, snowball, snowplow, Santa Drinking, snowing, icing Wet, snowy Christmas By Adeline Brock Winter Wet, cold Freezing, sparkling, icing Santa, hot cocoa, sleigh, rainbow Playing, starving, glimmering Icy, fun Holiday By Adalynn Canites Winter Icy, frosty Playing, breezing, snowing Snowflake, rainbow, Santa, snowplow Eating, icing, blowing Cold, fun Santa By Emma Langford Winter Fun, cold Slipping, sledding, sliding Sled, Santa, reindeer,...
I'm gingery and sweet , I taste good as a holiday treat, What am I? - Shylo Hedges I'm Santa's helper, And I go on a tree, But do not touch me, As my name starts with an E, that's me. -Wyatt Vasquez I bring you presents, I eat your cookies, I drink your milk, Who am I? -Jaylynn Gleason. I am red and white, I am shaped like a hook, I hang on a tree, What am I? -Ashton Haury I'm bright at night, fancy as Santa, beautiful like Rudolph, only at night. What am I? -Jace Grende I go under a tree, I...
What Christmas Means to MeWhat Christmas Means to Me What Christmas Means to Me By Mitchell Hays Christmas means sharing time with my family. On Christmas Eve we get together with my family to celebrate Christmas. We also watch Christmas movies. It is a special tradition And spending time with Santa, the best toy maker is a lot of fun. It just wouldn't be Christmas without my family. What Christmas Means to Me By Damian Brown Christmas means a lot to me, like spending time with my family. It...
My Perfect Christmas by Cody Coulston My perfect Christmas would be waking up and seeing a scooter, a video game and just all sorts of cool toys. Also, we don't have to wait to open presents. We always have to wait because my mom and dad always have to get their coffee before we can open presents. Another perfect thing would be that all my family would come and watch a movie and have donuts. If I could have all that, that would be the most amazing thing that could ever happen in the world. But t...
Waitsburg Elementary students danced and sang Christmas songs in front of a full crowd on December 14. The students practiced for weeks, led by music teacher Elizabeth Jagelski. Mrs. Jagelski was hired at the beginning of the school year, and has revived the entire district's music programs, including the pep band which plays at home sporting games. Classic holiday songs, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman, were the stars of the show on Tuesday ni...
WAITSBURG—Coming out of a pandemic has been no match for Waitsburg’s Christmas spirit. With Hometown Christmas, typically held the second weekend after Thanksgiving, on hold, due to the pandemic, community members have come together to bring plenty of Christmas sparkle to our little town. Waitsburg’s heARTfelt Christmas celebration will take place on Saturday, December 18. Enjoy local shopping, food, libations, Santa, and a parade through town. Be sure to take a walk or drive after the parade to...
I have been busy driving around the past couple of weeks, finding fun gift ideas from local businesses. Gaudy Gals on Main is a true gem that is found close to home in Waitsburg. It is the type of store that I visit when I'm not sure what I want to get. I have yet to leave without that perfect, didn't-know-I-needed-it gift from the Main Street store. Located inside Waitsburg's Town Hall, Gaudy Gals is packed full of unique antiques, gorgeous jewelry, delicious candles, tea towels, and some of th...
Valley Giving Guide open to support Columbia County nonprofits DAYTON-The Valley Giving Guide, an annual year-end fundraiser to bring donations and attention to the incredible nonprofits making a difference in the area, is live for the 2021 season. The Valley giving Guide is a tool for local nonprofits to raise money, attract new donors, and expand their marketing programs. Like any tool, the more effort put into using it, the more benefit you will receive. The Giving Guide supports any 501c3...
This Christmas I want to give Kaylen a Paw Patrol look out. Avery Spring This Christmas I want to give my Mom a magnifying glass. Cooper Smith This Christmas I want to give Miles a green toy. Cash Grende This Christmas I want to give Tristan an Optimus Prime. Aiden Donovan This Christmas I want to give Mom a Grinch. Cannon Abel This Christmas I want to give Mommy a unicorn surprise. Vaida Langford This Christmas I want to give Mommy a big robot. Wyatt Johnston This Christmas I want to give my brother a toy moving dinosaur. Jackson Stueckle...
The Times presents our 2019 Christmas Special Edition, a longstanding Times tradition. As we do each year, we present the poems, stories and letters to Santa from students at Waitsburg Elementary School. A hearty thanks goes out to the Waitsburg staff and students for their help in making this issue possible. This special edition would also not be possible without the support of the many local businesses whose advertising helps make these pages possible. Please consider these companies, large...
Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Serinity and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? One thing that I would be really excited for is a kitty cat for Christmas named Boy. One gift I would like to give is a snowy night to my sister because I want her to play in it. Love, Serinity Johnson Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Oaklee and I am 5 years old. I live in Waitsburg, WA. How are the elves? This year, I have been mostly good. One thing that I would be really excited for is going to my grandma and...
How to Diamante Waitsburg Elementary School’s second grade teacher Wenda Parr tasked her students with writing a diamante poem. A diamante poem creates the shape of a diamond. The poem can be used in two ways, either comparing and contrasting two different subjects, or naming synonyms at the beginning of the poem and then antonyms for the second half for a subject. Winter Snowing North Pole Beach Pool Hot Sunny Camp Warm Dry Summer By Arrow Groom Winter White Frozen Freezing Blowing Snowing Presents Santa Cold Family Crunching Shopping G...
I am so hidden but I can be ridden. I pull a sleigh on Christmas day. What am I? By Gus Johnson I am on a Christmas tree. I am shiny. What am I? By Alex Watson I am fast, and black. I have yellow letters. I go over the frozen ocean to take kids to the North Pole for Santa to pick a kid for the first gift of Christmas, Do you know what I am? By Braden Johnston You can hold me. I might have a special surprise. I am there on Christmas. I am wrapped up. I can be different colors. What am I? By Carsyn Pennington I am a decoration. You kiss under me....
Christmas Miracle This is a story about a little girl named Ellie who wanted to meet Santa. Her friend had a plan to catch the big man in red.” So this is the plan,” Ellie said. “Jane, this is what you’re going to do. You’re going to get tickets.” “Where am I going to get the money for that?” Jane asked. “Here, $100 dollars each for us okay.” To be continued... By Sawyer Harshman The Seven Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to m...
Dear Santa, I hope you will have a good Christmas. This year for Christmas I need a new pair of black Wrangler jeans cowboy cut please. Something I would like is a case of shotgun shells. Trap Loads so I can shoot clay pigeons. Something I would love is some Laura Ingalls books please. Then I would like a weed eater for my dad. I think that he would really love it. THANK YOU!!!! Sincerely, Rollin Carpenter Dear Santa, My name is Makenzie Castillo and all I need for Christmas is some shoes maybe some Vans. All I want for Christmas is a 4...
Dear Santa, It’s snowing, and it’s December. The snow is on the house, and the reindeers are on the house, on the snow. I just want Yoda’s house in Star Wars and all the MineCraft Leggo’s. Have a good Christmas, Emerson Kiefel Dear Santa Claus, How great is Santa Claus? I want something from a movie -- the horse’s name is Spirit. I want the horse and the girl that rides Spirit. She rides it to different places, and if she goes on ice, she will go down in the water, cuz it will crack. Love, Haven Henry Dear Santa Claus, Hi. How are you feeli...
Grinch Mean Grouchy Stealing, grinning, yelling He stole the Who’s Christmas. Grinch By: Lillian Carpenter Snow Cold White Throwing, sledding, playing Making snowmen in winter. Snow By: Emily Knudson Santa Big Jolly Giving, flying, smiling Eats cookies and milk. St. Nick By: Braxton Bly Presents Big Pretty Wrapping, Sparkling, Laughing The presents are pretty. Gifts By: Brailyn Stearns Snow fort Tall White Stacking, rolling, hiding Ready for a snow fight. Snow fort By: Damian Brown Grinch Green Mean Stealing, hiding, sneaking He is a humbug. G...
Winter Cold, white Sledding, tubing, baking St. Nick, snow, cabin, snowman Skating, freezing, playing Icy, frosty Christmas By Harleigh Webber Winter Cold, icy Freezing, tubing, ice skating Santa, snowmen, lights, presents Shimmering, sledding, hibernating Slippery, wet Christmas By Peyton Kaehler Winter Wet, cold Baking, shimmering, lighting Snow, Christmas, sunlight, pool Playing, swimming, jumping Warm, humid Summer By Carter Barron Winter Icy, white Tubing, baking, storming Cabin, St. Nick, trees, frost Skating, snowboarding, playing Cold,...
Who am I? I have a hat and I am fat. I drink milk and eat cookies. I have a sleigh. By James Smith Who am I? I am sweet, I like to give treats, and I mostly wear red with a white beard. I know if you are awake. I leave crumbs and treats. By Yaneli Flores Who am I? I am green and fat. I have a dog max. I hate Christmas and Whoville. By Alan Cisneros Gomez Who am I? I`m red and have a sack. I have a sleigh. I only come one time a year. By Sawyer Harshman Who am I? I’m a perfect treat for christmas if you seek. But if you peek I shall sleep. I l...
I am thankful for my friend, Mason. He plays tag with me. We play GTA and Call of Duty together. We also play soccer and football. That is why I am thankful for Mason. Ryder Hubbard I’m so thankful for my grandma. She made me and Ty’s mom who made Ty and me. You bought your phone that you gave to me, that you have taken away from me. Can you give it back please? That is why I am thankful for you. William Harmon My teacher told my class we had to write about a family member who I am thankful for. I chose my papa because he is the only person tha...
Perfect Christmas Morning by Tyler Coulston I get out of bed with my flaming pajamas and my fire slippers and walked to my mom and dad’s bedroom and told mom, “It’s Christmas, come on.” Then dad following plus me and mom walked to the living room, then I cuddled up with a blanket and mom, dad and my sis go get their coffee. I waited for my brother Cody to walk in the living room, then a few minutes went by and there he was ready to open presents. After we open our presents, all of our family eats monkey bread. After we eat me Cody go build o...
