Pokemon, bikes and more: Ocala students give Matt Manatee their holiday gift wish lists
Hi, Friends,
I really enjoyed reading about the gifts you hope to receive this holiday season. I hope your wishes are granted! I also hope you all have a good break from school. I will write to you again once classes resume in January.
Your friend,
Matt
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Dear Matt,
I want people to have joy and I want a bike because my bike broke.
Your friend,
Bryson Lamb
Second grade, South Ocala Elementary School
Dear Matt Manatee,
For Christmas I want to see family and have fun together because I do not get to see them a lot.
Your friend,
Lindy Shute
Second grade, South Ocala Elementary School
Dear Matt Manatee,
I cannot wait for the holidays! I hope to get a new pet hamster for Christmas, but the present I want the most is for everyone to be safe.
Your friend,
Bryson Fitzgerald
Second grade, South Ocala Elementary School
Dear Matt Manatee,
I don't want anything except for everyone to have a safe place to stay this Christmas.
Your friend,
Helen Bernardini
Second grade, South Ocala Elementary School
Dear Matt,
I love Christmas! For Christmas I want Pokemon cards and toys.
Your friend,
Jayden Tolentino
Romeo Elementary School
Dear Matt,
I love Christmas! For Christmas I want a remote control robot.
Your friend,
Carlos
Romeo Elementary School
Dear Matt,
What I want for Christmas is a skateboard. I want it because it makes me cool.
Your friend,
Jameson DeNardis
First grade, St. John Lutheran School
Dear Matt,
I want a car because I can ride in it.
Your friend,
Julian Olloqui
First grade, St. John Lutheran School
Dear Matt,
For Hannukah, I want an American Girl doll. I love them because they are fun. Sometimes, they look like you and they have accessories like an iPad, clothes and more. I want an Indian American Girl doll.
Your friend,
Emily Schlinksy,
Second grade, Cornerstone School
Dear Matt,
This Christmas, I would like to receive a crazy cart, candy, a beanbag chair, a big candy cane and a candy making kit. It will be so fun to make candy!
Your friend,
Vivian Reed
Second grade, Cornerstone School
Dear Matt,
For Christmas, I would like two Nintendo Switches and the whole collection of Jurassic World Facts app. There are Dino Escape, Navigation, Sea Creatures and much, much more!
Your friend,
Karl Hohensee
Second grade, Cornerstone School
Dear Matt,
I want a fish for Christmas and some things to put in the fish tank. I also want some American Girl stuff and some more Lego kits.
Your friend,
Olivia Long
Second grade, Cornerstone School
Dear Matt,
For Christmas I would like a Nintendo Switch. I would like Pokemon cards and an X-box. I would also like night vision goggles.
Your friend,
Jake Palacios
Second grade, Cornerstone School
Dear Matt,
I hope I get a go-cart so I can go over dirt ramps. I also want a glow in the dark skateboard.
Your friend,
Rio Smith
Second grade, Ocala Springs Elementary School
Dear Matt,
I really, really want a hoverboard.
Your friend,
Ka’lahni LeCorn
Second grade, Ocala Springs Elementary School
Dear Matt,
Merry Christmas. For Christmas this year I would like Legos and a Pokemon.
Your friend,
Izaiah Snyder
Second grade, Marion Charter School
Dear Matt,
Merry Christmas, Matt. For Christmas this year I would like an LOL doll, a clay machine and some slime!
Your friend,
Kamauri Blue
Second grade, Marion Charter School
Dear Matt,
Merry Christmas to you, Matt ! For Christmas this year I would like a remote control car!
Your friend,
Alika Berkley
Second grade, Marion Charter School
Dear Matt,
Merry Christmas, Matt! For Christmas this year I would like to get a book about Christmas to read!
Your friend,
Caiyah Buncie
Second grade, Marion Charter School
This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Ocala/Marion students tell Matt Manatee what gifts they hope to get
