The Elf on the Shelf is finalizing his list of naughty and nice children to send onward to the North Pole, and those Letters to Santa are also piling up here at Polk.Today for publication to ensure the boss at the toy factory knows where to deliver what kids want to find under the Christmas tree on December 25.

So as we get into the final stretch before Christmas Eve and St. Nick’s big ride around the world, here’s another batch of lists from local youth submitted to the site in recent days. There’s still time to participate! The final day to submit a letter for posting on Christmas Eve is coming up on December 23! Don’t delay!

Of note, this round includes some letters from Northside Elementary School, and a couple that were sent in separately. An additional Kindergarten class of notes – handwritten – are coming up on Monday.

If you’re looking for your letter and didn’t see it, you might want to check here for Mrs. Smith’s third grade class at Van Wert Elementary, or the first batch posted on Dec. 10.

Thanks to everyone who has participated so far! Stay tuned on Wednesday for the annual Santa Letter episode of Talking Points on Polk.Today, where I pick some of my favorite letters of the year to read for all to enjoy. (Find last year’s here.)

Dear Santa…

Dear Santa,

My name is Jaxton Allen. I have just turned 5 years old. I am in Pre-K at Northside Elementary School.

I am a good boy so I’m excited about you coming down my chimney soon. I’m not asking for anything specific- I just want 17 wrapped presents under my tree, please.

I am making you cookies and will leave you milk too.

Love,

Jax

Dear Santa,

I have been trying really hard to be a good boy this year. Please bring me a Thomas the Train race track. I love race tracks.

I will leave you milk and cookies and all of the reindeer a snack.

Love,

Buck

P.S. – Please don’t forget my Bubba and Bernie

Here’s some additional notes from a local school as well, thanks to Ms. Kerri Allred at Northside Elementary School:

Ms. Allred’s Class 2nd Grade Northside Elementary

Dear Santa,

My name is Brooklynn. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a puppy, a speaker, and a tablet. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Brooklynn

Dear Santa,

My name is Brayan. I am 8 years old. This year I have been naughty and nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: an iPad, an iPhone 13, and cash. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Brayan

Dear Santa,

My name is Rylie. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a puppy, a million dollars, and a big house. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Rylie

Dear Santa,

My name is Joseph. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a Nintendo, a PS5, and an iPhone 12. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Joseph

Dear Santa,

My name is Preston. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: an iPhone, a PS4, and a Nintendo. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Preston

Dear Santa,

My name is Wendy. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a coloring bag, an iPhone, and a tablet. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Wendy

Dear Santa,

My name is Rylan. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: an RC car, an iPhone, and a PS5. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Rylan

Dear Santa,

My name is Estefania. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a puppy, an iPhone, and a coloring bag. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Estefania

Dear Santa,

My name is Rosely. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a tablet, a VR headset, and an RC car. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Rosely

Dear Santa,

My name is Jontavious. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a PS5, an iPhone, and money. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Jontavious

Dear Santa,

My name is McKinlee. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a hoverboard, a paint kit, and a Nintendo. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

McKinlee

Dear Santa,

My name is Luis. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: an RC car, a speaker, and a PS5. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Luis

Dear Santa,

My name is Jefferson. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a PS5, an iPhone, and a puppy. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Jefferson

Dear Santa,

My name is Haiden. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a laptop, a PS5 or VR headset, and a puppy. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Haiden

Dear Santa,

My name is Bethsaida. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a Nintendo, a PS5, and milk. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Bethsaida

Dear Santa, My name is Johnathan. I am 8 years old.

This year I have been nice. These are three things I am wishing for: an iPhone 12, a race car, and a paint kit. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Johnathan

Dear Santa,

My name is Brantley. I am 9 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a tablet, a Transformer, and an RC car. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Brantley

Dear Santa,

My name is Noah. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a Transformer, a toy car, and a new friend. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Noah

Dear Santa,

My name is Vily. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a VR headset, Transformers, and a speaker. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Vily

Dear Santa,

My name is Melvin. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice.

These are three things I am wishing for: a PS5, a puppy, and money. I will give you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Love,

Melvin