Hello, boys and girls (and parents and grandparents)!

Here are some of the letters sent to Santa Claus, North Pole, by way of Our Town, Tracy, Calif., USA. Thank you for writing!

If there are any other letter-writers out there, Our Town needs to have the letters by Monday. You can e-mail them to tpourtown@tracypress.com or drop them off at the Tracy Press. Parents and teachers, please help with the letters so the elves can read them.

Dear Santa,

I hope that you can get me a bike, please, and I hope that you can get presents for everyone who is being good, and I hope that you do not get sick. I do know that you are real.

Love,

Gracie Lee Wells

Dear Santa,

Please bring me some skates. Thank you.

Love,

Andrea Pelayo, 5

Poet Christian Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I have been a good girl. So can I please have Baby Alive with diapers I love you.

Love,

Talona Nathaniel, 5

Villalovoz Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I’ve been good this year so you can give me gifts.

I want dolls. I want the mommy doll that talks, with hair. I want the Amazing Amanda doll that talks. I want Baby Alive that talks and eats, too, and I want Suzy that can talk and grow.

Something else: I want a karaoke machine that records CDs. I want a CD by John Michael Montgomery called “The Little Girl.” I want some clothes, some books, some movies and a thing for my computer for music. And a Walkman.

I’m gonna try to be good next year.

Gloria Vest, 9 ¾

Dear Santa,

My wish list:

1. Game Boy games

2. Dolls

3. Clothes

4. Baby stroller

5. Piggy bank

6. Radio

7. Dora and Diego

8. Games

Cecilia Macias, 2

Dear Santa,

My wish list:

1. Ben 10 toy

2. Ben 10 car

3. Game Boy

4. Pirate ship

5. Diego toy

6. Batman toy

7. Game Boy games

8. Hot Wheels

Abby Macias, 4

Dear Santa,

My wish list:

1. Ben 10 toy

2. Ben 10 car

3. Socks

4. Clothes

5. Diego toy

6. Game Boy

7. Cars

8. Spider-man

Ricky Macias, 5

Kelly Elementary School

Dear Santa,

My wish list:

1. Princess game

2. PJs

3. Barbie bus toy

4. Art easel

5. Barbie dolls

6. Baby stroller

7. Socks

8. Shoes

Alicia Macias, 6

Kelly Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I only want one thing for Christmas, and that is I would like to go to Oregon to visit my sister.

Your friend,

Ruby Williams, 11

Lammersville Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I would like for Christmas Lego Star Wars and some Army men, and also a Nerf Longshot Sniper.

Love,

Buddy Williams, 8

Lammersville Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I would like a Dora cash register, the Dora house and the Dora castle for Christmas. Can you please tell my Daddy that I love him and miss him

Love,

Aliyah Davis, 5

Villalovoz Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I would like lots and lots of toys for Christmas, please! Please tell Daddy that I love him very much!

Love,

Winter Davis, 11 months

Tender Loving Care

Dear Santa,

How are you I’ve been really good this year. I would like a new ball, a new kitchen, Barbie dolls, nail polish and earrings.

Love and kisses,

Kyndal Castle, 2

Dear Santa,

I would really like a lot of Spiderman toys and cars. Thank you.

Clayton Delong, 3

Dear Santa,

I love my Mom and Dad. I have been very good. I would like a Christmas tree with a yellow star on top and Batman toys. Thank you.

Noah Monpoeho, 4

Dear Santa,

I would like lots of racecars, little people for my cars, books and crayons. I love you.

Parker Rose, 4

Dear Santa,

I have been very good. I would like skates, a vanity set and a bear. Thank you.

Alexis Hedley, 3

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Hot Wheel gun, red Lifesavers and a Santa Claus hat. Thank you.

Julian Munoz

Dear Santa,

Will you please bring me a Superman walkie-talkie set and a big huge car that I can ride outside with my sister Thank you.

Matthew Chung, 4

Dear Santa,

I love you and I miss you. I would like a pair of roller skates (the real ones).

Your friend,

Adriana Gonzales, 3

Dear Santa,

Will you please bring me a Strawberry Shortcake watch and lots of Barbie dolls Thank you.

Peyton Dunn, 3

Dear Santa,

For Christmas, I would like nail polish, Barbie dolls, games, makeup and a Barbie and Princess dress. Thank you.

Kaiya Ponomvana, 3

Dear Santa,

I would like a Barbie doll, kitchen set, a Princess video game and nail polish, please.

I love you.

Samantha Crowley, 3

Dear Santa,

I have been very good, and I love you. Please bring me something good this year.

Asees Sodhi, 3

Poet Christian Elementary School – from Family Craft Night

Dear Santa,

I love you Santa. I want Air Force stuff.

Reno Valadez, first grade

Dear Santa,

I would like an MP3 player and a karaoke machine, a flat-screen TV, cell phone, clothes, double ear piercing and, please, a CD player. That is all!

Samantha Oxford, third grade

Dear Santa,

For Christmas, I want an MP3 player or an iPod. I also want some clothes and a hair straightener. And maybe a stuffed animal. But most of all, I would like books and a small bookcase.

Love,

Katrina Williams, 10

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas! Happy birthday! I wish I had another Nerf, a Star Wars’ fighter, some Hot Wheels and happy holidays.

Nicholas Williams

Dear Santa,

I want a new Game Boy that glows in the dark and a new Barbie party bus. Thank you.

Your friend,

Rachel Coughlin, second grade

Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is to see John Cena in real life!

Love,

Talia Valadez, 15

Dear Santa,

I want a telescope and a teddy bear factory.

Morgan Staggs, first grade

Dear Santa,

I want a Ben 10 alien laboratory.

Ian Holman, first grade

Dear Santa,

I want a Roborapter and a game and a movie and a Pirates of the Caribbean toy.

Aaron Jenkins, 7

Central School first grade

Dear Santa Claus,

I want a PlayStation Portable for Christmas. I have a Christmas tree.

Love,

Jonathan

Dear Santa Claus,

I want an Xbox. How are the deer doing

Love,

Matthew

Dear Santa Claus,

Do you want cookies for Christmas, Santa I want a new sweater. I want new earrings. Maybe I can go to the snow, Santa. What I really want is new makeup.

Love,

Sarah Angel

Dear Santa Claus,

I want a PlayStation. I want mini dirt bikes. I want a Barbie house.

Love,

Marissa Martins

Dear Santa Claus,

I want an Xbox. I am good, so I want a mini dirt bike and a PlayStation Portable. How are you doing I want a Playstation 3 and a soap maker.

Your friend,

Mario Calderon

Dear Santa Claus,

I want “The Little Mermaid,” and I want an Ariel playhouse and an Easy Bake oven. And I want a Leap Frog.

Your friend,

Llasmin

Dear Santa Claus,

I want a Playstation 3. What do you want for Christmas I want a PlayStation Portable.

Your friend,

Deja Gonzales

Dear Santa Claus,

How are the reindeer and you I have been trying to be good this year. Do you know what I want for Christmas An Xbox, Easy Bake oven, the game Happy Feet and Playstation 3

Your friend,

Kayleen Garza

Dear Santa Claus,

I will give you cookies and milk. I want a video. I am good, Santa. I am so happy Santa. I want a Bratz car with a watch. Really, Santa. I want a PlayStation.

Love,

Alianna Soto

Dear Santa Claus,

Santa, I want real teeth. Santa, I want real dresses. Santa came to my house.

Your friend,

Ireli Pena

Dear Santa Claus,

I will give you cookies and milk for Christmas. I want a Bratz car and an Ariel house that I can fit, a car that I can drive and an Ariel playhouse.

Love,

Sonia Mendez

Dear Santa Claus,

How are you I have been good every day. I wish for a PlayStation Portable. How is Mrs. Claus Is she good Please, Santa Claus. Can I have a house for my Bratz

Love,

Aliya DeLatorre

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Please, I want a pink computer.

Love,

Haylee Wago

Dear Santa,

How are you How do they make those toys I have been good. I want a water gun and a train Lego and airplane Lego, please!

Love,

Zuriel Valencia

Dear Santa,

How are you doing I have been good at school. Please, I really want a laptop!

Love,

Edwin

Dear Santa,

How’s Rudolph I’ve been good in school. I really want an iPod!

Love.

Aroya Corral

Dear Santa,

How do the elves make toys I have been good. Please, I really want a Barbie CD.

Love,

Patricia

Santa,

How are you doing Why does your reindeer have a shining nose Santa, I want a Bratz Diamond and an iPod.

Love,

Brenda

Dear Santa,

I always do my homework. I want a Playstation.

Love,

Brian Ramos

Dear Santa,

How do the elves make toys I want a kitty that is cute. I want a puppy that is cute!

Love,

Cristal Zambrane

Dear Santa,

I want a PlayStation Portable. How are you I have been good. I want a PSP, please! And a Game Boy.

Love,

Ivan Zamudio

Dear Santa,

When are you going to bring my presents I have been good at school. Please, I really want an iPod!

Love,

Bianca Hernandez

Dear Santa,

Is it cold at the North Pole I have been very good at school. Can I have a PlayStation Portable, please

Love,

Tyler

Dear Santa,

How are the reindeer I have been good. I want an iguana with a tank!

Love,

Izaiah Mejia

Dear Santa,

Are you feeling good I have been good. Please, can I have a Game Boy

Love,

Jennifer Valles

Dear Santa,

How are you doing I have been good. I want Barbie’s Little CD.

Love,

Elisabeth

Dear Santa,

The toy that I want most is an Xbox. Take care.

Love,

Tariner

Dear Santa,

I want a dog and a cat and $100 for Christmas.

Love,

Ricardo Hernandez

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Please, can I have an Xbox for Christmas

Love,

Roberto Isquivel

Dear Santa,

I have been very good. I want a PSP and an Xbox 360 and puppies.

Love,

Reno Zuniga

Dear Santa,

I have been good for a year! I want a baby for Barbie and for my family to be back home.

Love,

Jacqueline Adame

Dear Santa,

I was very good. So good. I want an Xbox and a dog.

Love,

Derek

Dear Santa,

I have been good for a year! I want a PlayStation Portable, a family home and a RAZR phone.

Love,

Crystal Cija

Sheri Hoerth’s kindergarten class at Central Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a puppy.

Heli

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a remote-control plane.

Cameron

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a remote-control plane.

Anthony

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a toy horse.

Alana

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a bunny.

Alexia

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a puppy.

Alyssa

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a Brat Barbie.

Kiara

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a toy horsey.

Brianna

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a baby dog.

Raymond

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a pig.

Rayna

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a train.

Oscar

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a rabbit.

Alissa

Dear Santa,

I have been good. I would like a doll.

Karla

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a bear.

Evie

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like new clothes.

Tommy

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I would like a toy dinosaur.

Aldo

Third grade, Central Elementary School

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus this holiday season I have been a good boy this year. I like Rudolph when his nose glows and when he flies. Stay warm on Christmas Eve.

Rodrigo Saucedo, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus this holiday season I was a good boy. For Christmas, my mom would like clothes and a purse. For my dad, please bring some clothes. I would like a scooter and a hat. Thank you, Santa.

Jose Garcia, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer I would like to ask you some questions. I was wondering if I could get a picture of you, Mrs. Claus and as many reindeer as possible Do the reindeer only eat carrots, or do they eat something else What do you eat Santa, I would like it if you could make an Eeyore watch for my teacher. She would like that! Looking forward to your reply.

Reiden Johnson, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you, Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer I have some things I want to know about the North Pole. I like Mrs. Claus. She is nice and happy. She is hard working. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph, because he is nice, funny and happy. He has a glowing red nose. Finally, how is the weather at the North Pole Is it windy I hope you have a happy holiday.

Kayla Ann Bready, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus I have been a good girl this year. For Christmas, I want a cell phone. My second thing I want is a bike. For my teacher, a watch of Disney characters. Have a Merry Christmas.

Graciela Mejia, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Rudolph For Christmas I want a cell phone. I also want Pokeman cards and Yu-Gi-Oh cards. For my sister, please bring a Leapster game with Dora games, and for my mom a new cell phone. I will leave cookies and milk.

Erik Godinez, 8

Dear Santa,

How are things at the North Pole For Christmas, I want a puppy. The next thing I want is a collar and a leash. Santa, could you leave a diamond necklace for my mom and a watch for my dad I hope you have the best Christmas.

Gabriella Olivas, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Rudolph this holiday season I have been a very good girl. For Christmas, I would like a stuffed bear. I also want a baby doll and basketball. Have a Merry Christmas.

Vanessa Robles, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus this holiday season There are some things I would like to know about the North Pole. Are the elves nice to one another Is the North Pole very cold I hope you have a good Christmas.

Jaikari Lamison, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph For Christmas, I want a cell phone and a lot of Hello Kitty stuff. Please give my mom a nice present. I will leave you cookies.

Jennifer Esquivel, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus this holiday season For Christmas Eve please bring something for my mom and papa. She would like a watch, and my papa would like a watch, also. For me and my sister, we want a dog stuffed animal. I will put out chocolate chip cookies and milk. Have a happy Christmas.

Rosie Alvarez, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and the reindeer this holiday season There are so many things I want to know about the North Pole. Is Rudolph your favorite reindeer The elves look very helpful to you. I love you and the elves. For Christmas I would like to have a puppy. Have a Merry Christmas.

Gaby Martinez, 7

Dear Santa,

How are Rudolph and Mrs. Claus I love you, St. Nick. For Christmas, I would like a Dora doll and Pokeman cards. My family, mom, dad, brother and I would like cell phones. Have a Merry Christmas.

Ciera Clary, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus in the North Pole There are some things I would like to ask you. I want to know how the elves are doing. I hope they’re OK. How are the reindeer Tell them I said hi, even Rudolph. Please for Christmas give my whole family a good Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Felicia Perales, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus I have been a very good girl this year. For Christmas, I would like a camera. Also for Christmas, I would like a cell phone. For my little cousin, can you please get her a kitten Have a Merry Christmas.

Allyson Weightman, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Rudolph For Christmas, I would like two things. I would like a bigger scooter. The same kind that I already have, a Brat scooter. The second thing I would like is a small blue playground in my backyard. Can you please get my mom and dad something Have a Merry Christmas.

Amanda Garcia, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you There are some things I want to know. What are the elves’ names What does your factory look like Finally, how do you get in houses when they have no chimney Have a Merry Christmas.

Edgar Carrillo, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you at the North Pole I have a list of what I want for Christmas. First, I would enjoy a picture of you. I also want a racecar.

Chris Pardo, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus I have been a good boy this year for Christmas. I would like a Pokeman game, some Pokeman cards and a cell phone. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Carlos Rodriguez, 8

Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus this season I think I’ve been a good girl this year. I would like some clothes. I want pants and a shirt or a dress. I would like a pink and red scooter. This is my baby sister’s first Christmas. I would like for you to bring my sister some clothes to keep her warm. I will be leaving you milk and cookies.

Valeria Ortiz, 8