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The Greenville Advocate staff enjoys playing elf to Santa each year by helping local children send him letters. Here are the letters crafted by Butler County children.

Bright Beginnings

pre-K – Carmen Grey

Dear Santa,

My name is Brooklyn Huggins. I am in Carmen Grey’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I helped my teacher.

For Christmas, I would like a doggy and a cat and a piano. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Brooklyn Huggins

Dear Santa,

My name is Génesis osiris. I am in Carmen Grey’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to meet new colleagues.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Génesis osiris

pre-K – Kay Armstrong

Dear Santa,

My name is Mason. I am in Kay Armstrong’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help with my new puppy Daisy.

For Christmas, I would like Pokémon cards and all the Pokémon toys. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Mason

Dear Santa,

My name is Ansley. I am in Kay Armstrong’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to pick out presents for Operation Christmas Child.

For Christmas, I would like a LOL doll. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ansley

pre-K – Ms. Joy

Dear Santa,

My name is Terrell Bridges. I am in Ms. Joy’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help with Ja’Marcus and Cameron.

For Christmas, I would like a real fire truck. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Terrell Bridges

Fort Dale Academy

pre-K – Miss Lisa Peavy

Dear Santa,

My name is Ann Clare Smith. I am in Miss Lisa Peavy’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I wanted you to know I have been very nice all year.

For Christmas, I would like if it’s not too much to ask I would like a Barbie Dreamhouse, Barbie Dreamboat, My Puppy’s Home, and Hatchimals Alive. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ann Clare Smith

kindergarten – Mrs. Debbie Hollyfield

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaac Grant Simmons. I am in Mrs. Debbie Hollyfield’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I helped my mom clean up.

For Christmas, I would like a four-wheeler. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Isaac Grant Simmons

kindergarten – Mrs.Bates

Dear Santa,

My name is Hayleigh Jane Peterson. I am in Mrs. Bates’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I learned to be grateful for whatI have instead of things I don’t have.

For Christmas, I would like a troll doll names lady glitter sparkles and a radio. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Hayleigh Jane Peterson

Georgiana School

pre-K – Ms. Minnie Peterson

Dear Santa,

My name is Destiny Matthew. I am in Ms. Minnie Peterson’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help clean up the classroom.

For Christmas, I would like a Minnie Mouse house. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Destiny Matthew

pre-K – Mrs. Edwards

Dear Santa,

My name is Carter. I am in Mrs. Edwards’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to tell Bruh Bruh that his bed was made up nice.

For Christmas, I would like a Xbox Series X. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Carter

first grade – Mrs Pearcey

Dear Santa,

My name is Christopher scott. I am in Mrs Pearcey’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to be helpful.

For Christmas, I would like a PS5 a bigger bed. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Christopher Scott

Dear Santa,

My name is Rhiannon. I am in Ms. Pearcey’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I cleaned my room without being asked.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie with a microphone. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Rhiannon

Greenville Elementary

kindergarten – Hannah Davis

Dear Santa,

My name is Ava. I am in Hannah Davis’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help Jensen with his work at school.

For Christmas, I would like lots of Mini Brands. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ava

McKenzie School

pre-K – Melissa Scott/Jessica Jones

Dear Santa,

My name is Beau. I am in Melissa Scott/Jessica Jones’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I was nice to my brothers.

For Christmas, I would like a toy truck with a bull hauler, game controller and nerf gun. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Beau

Dear Santa,

My name is Charlie Hartin. I am in Melissa Scott/Jessica Jones’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I have been nice at school.

For Christmas, I would like a go kart and a tablet. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Charlie Hartin

pre-K – Amanda Coghlan

Dear Santa,

My name is TaMiya. I am in Amanda Coghlan’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to donate to the nursing home.

For Christmas, I would like a baby doll set. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

TaMiya

Dear Santa,

My name is Ryker. I am in Mrs. Coghlan’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my mommy all the time and I love her and my brother and my sister and my dad.

For Christmas, I would like the Mighty pups, the mighty pups cars, the mighty pups tower! I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ryker

Dear Santa,

My name is Rhyleigh. I am in Mrs. Coghlan’s class and I am four years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help GiGi and Pawpaw with yard work.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie bike. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Rhyleigh

kindergarten – Mrs. Lindsey Smith

Dear Santa,

My name is Raylon Ridge. I am in Mrs. Lindsey Smith’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to pick up my toys off the floor.

For Christmas, I would like a cowboy hat. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Raylon Ridge

Dear Santa,

My name is Theron. I am in Mrs. Lindsey Smith’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my mommy with my baby brother and sister.

For Christmas, I would like a rollback truck, a dollar general truck, or a Walmart truck. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Theron

Dear Santa,

My name is Caleb Hartin. I am in Mrs. Lindsey Smith’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to hug people and open doors for everyone.

For Christmas, I would like a monster truck with a dinosaur on it, golf cart, nerf gun and an alligator head and an alligator tooth necklace. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Caleb Hartin

Dear Santa,

My name is Zacari. I am in Mrs. Lindsey Smith’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I gave a friend that didn’t have a snack some of my snacks.

For Christmas, I would like a bike. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Zacari

McKenzie School

kindergarten – Mrs.Briar Shell

Dear Santa,

My name is Ensley. I am in Mrs.Briar Shell’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to be good.

For Christmas, I would like a unicorn, mermaid tail and a swimsuit, baby dolls, Barbie Camper. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ensley

Dear Santa,

My name is Crimson. I am in Mrs. Shell’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my momma with my new baby brother.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie Doll House and a Barbie car. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Crimson

Dear Santa,

My name is Arianna. I am in Mrs. Shell’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I don’t know.

For Christmas, I would like Bunny Barbie. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Arianna

McKenzie School

first grade – Mrs.Skylar Wood

Dear Santa,

My name is Emma. I am in Mrs.Skylar Wood’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to be good.

For Christmas, I would like a unicorn that walks, Fingerling, cheetah stuffed animal, Hatchmals heels. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Emma

Dear Santa,

My name is Ellie. I am in Mrs.Skylar Wood’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to sweep the floor for my mommy.

For Christmas, I would like a unicorn Set, high dolls, fingerlings, heels, and a unicorn that walks. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ellie

W.O. Parmer Elementary School

pre-K – Mrs. Grace

Dear Santa,

My name is Jayle. I am in Mrs. Grace’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I like to make things and give them to people to make them feel better.

For Christmas, I would like a cat to replace Midnight that went off and died because she was old, a monster lab, a dinosaur smash egg, and a Mantara Goo Jit Zu. Thank you for the toys that you give me.  Have a fun day. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Jayle

Dear Santa,

My name is Brooklyn. I am in Mrs. Grace’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my momma with baby brother.

For Christmas, I would like Santa to bring me a baby doll. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Brooklyn

Dear Santa,

My name is Edgar. I am in Mrs. Grace’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to write my name and play with friends at school.

For Christmas, I would like a big Minecraft set. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Edgar

pre-K – Mrs. Kay Armstrong

Dear Santa,

My name is Ammy Erazo. I am in Mrs. Kay Armstrong’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I helped my friend Mia in school because she don’t understand English.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie Dream house. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ammy Erazo

kindergarten – Kristel Hilburn

Dear Santa,

My name is Jazzly. I am in Kristel Hilburn’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to always help mommy clean the house.

For Christmas, I would like a Baby Reborn. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Jazzly

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaiah. I am in Mrs. Hilburn’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to I always help my mom with my brother.

For Christmas, I would like Santa to bring me a game and an iPhone. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Isaiah

Dear Santa,

My name is Zachary Taylor. I am in Mrs. Hilburn’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I went hunting with my daddy and helped my mommy put up a Christmas tree and lights and I was a good boy for Santa this year.

For Christmas, I would like a dirt bike, iPad, oculus 3, paint and chalk board set, kids table that has paint stuff and music keyboard, I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Zachary Taylor

kindergarten – Mrs Bennett

Dear Santa,

My name is Brenton. I am in Mrs Bennett’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I listened to my mom and dad.

For Christmas, I would like a PS5, plenty of toys and money. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Brenton

kindergarten – Mrs. Castleberry

Dear Santa,

My name is Neveah Jones. I am in Mrs. Castleberry’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to give back.

For Christmas, I would like a bike, hoverboard, doll and doll house. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Neveah Jones

Dear Santa,

My name is Chasity Fantroy. I am in Mrs. Castleberry’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to be kind to people.

For Christmas, I would like a bike. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Chasity Fantroy

Dear Santa,

My name is Jackson. I am in Mrs. Castleberry’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to stay on green in the classroom.

For Christmas, I would like Pokémon cards, a Charizard Toy, and a Lego dirt Bike. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Jackson

kindergarten – Mrs. Keener

Dear Santa,

My name is Kamryn. I am in Mrs. Keener’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I have been helpful and sweet.

For Christmas, I would like Santa to bring me a Barbie dollhouse, Baby Alive, Pink train, baby high chair and baby carrier for Christmas. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Kamryn

Dear Santa,

My name is Cameron. I am in Miss Keener’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my sister and grandma.

For Christmas, I would like an ABC rug. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Cameron

kindergarten – Ms. Jones

Dear Santa,

My name is Maddisun. I am in Ms. Jones’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I got to ride on a plane.

For Christmas, I would like a dirt bike , iPad , oculus 3, paint and chalk board set, kids table that has paint stuff, and music keyboard. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Maddisun

Dear Santa,

My name is River. I am in Mrs. Jones’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I helped people and said thank you a bunch.

For Christmas, I would like a robot, Squirtle stuffy, skateboard, and drawing stuff. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

River

kindergarten – Ms.McCreary

Dear Santa,

My name is Ja’taysha. I am in Ms. McCreary’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my teacher Ms. McCreary and my classmates. I love them.

For Christmas, I would like a hoverboard. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ja’taysha

first grade – Mrs. Brumbeloe

Dear Santa,

My name is A’Lanie. I am in Mrs. Brumbeloe’s class and I am eight years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help take care of my grandmother.

For Christmas, I would like a tablet to help me improve in school. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

A’Lanie

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaiah. I am in Ms. Brumbloe’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my brothers and my mom clean up.

For Christmas, I would like a bike or spiderman toys. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Isaiah

first grade – Annette Harris

Dear Santa,

My name is Kace Blankenship. I am in Annette Harris’s class and I am seven years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I listened very well to my mommy and daddy.

For Christmas, I would like a train and books. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Kace Blankenship

Dear Santa,

My name is Anthony. I am in Mrs. Harris’s class and I am seven years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to be good in school.

For Christmas, I would like a Nintendo switch and a gaming system. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Anthony

first grade – Mrs Jenkins

Dear Santa,

My name is Akiyah mack. I am in Mrs Jenkins’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my mom clean the house.

For Christmas, I would like a new baby doll with the stroller, some new clothes and shoes, a new phone case and a new iPad. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Akiyah Mack

first grade – Ms. Warren

Dear Santa,

My name is Bella. I am in Ms. Warren’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I spent time with my friends, and I brought snacks to kids in my class that didn’t have any snacks to eat.

For Christmas, I would like a bike, motorcycle, Jordan shoes, and helmet. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Bella

Dear Santa,

My name is Ma’Riyah. I am in Ms. Warren’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my littles sister with her ABCs.

For Christmas, I would like a cell phone. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Ma’Riyah

Dear Santa,

My name is ZyDavius  Hawkins. I am in Ms. Warren’s class and I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was I was always nice to my friends and family.

For Christmas, I would like to have a camera so I can take pictures and some flashlights so I can make shadows with my hands. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

ZyDavius  Hawkins

Second Grade – Mrs. Randi Harrell

Dear Santa,

My name is Brenton. I am in Mrs. Harrell’s class and I am eight years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my friends.

For Christmas, I would like to have a VR (virtual reality) set. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Brenton

Dear Santa,

My name is Erik Erazo. I am in Mrs. Harrell’s class and I am seven years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was help people in school.

For Christmas, I would like an RC (remote control) car. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Erik Erazo

Dear Santa,

My name is Denyrion. I am in Mrs. Harrell’s class and I am eight years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was cleaned my room.

For Christmas, I would like a bike, PlayStation 5, clothes and shoes. I love you, Santa!

Thank you,

Denyrion