Schoolchildren, others donate to make holidays brighter [The Derry News, N.H.]

Dec. 28--Children at South Range Elementary School have a holiday tradition that helps many in the Greater Derry area.

Every year, young students offer donations to the Derry News Santa Fund in honor of a favorite teacher or school staff member.

The list is long and full of good wishes and holiday spirit from this local school.

The Derry News Santa Fund welcomes all donations this season to help bring help and hope to those struggling this season. No gift is too small to make a difference in someone's life.

The Santa Fund now totals $18,217.87 and includes the following donations:

Merry Christmas! Arthur and Elaine Kraus$1,000

May God bless you all richly this Christmas! The Bulks $200

Merry Christmas! Norm and Janet $25

In memory of my deceased loved ones. Kay Bakanec$25

Derry Pizza Restaurant$300

Karen and Gregg Woodes$25

Merry Christmas! The Watkins Family $150

Pinkerton Academy Student Activity Fund$200

The McLaughlin Family, Paul, Amy, Sarah and Sean $40

In loving memory of a very dear young friend, Branden Myers, from Dorothy Avery$50

In memory of Laura Jenness Hutchins. Done too soon, from Gayle and Joe $50

Cross Insurance, Manchester$112

The Charnley Family $30

From the grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleasby$50

Happy Holidays to all! Barbara Patnaude$50

Island Pond Convenience $100

Rebekah A. $100

Shaw's Supermarket, Hood Commons, Derry$411.26

Merry Christmas, Kaleigh and Travis' wedding $300

Happy Holidays from Public Service of New Hampshire$500

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown! From Greg, Kerry, Tommy, Chris, Joey, Jeffrey, and Sammie Stanley$100

Merry Christmas! Salon Deluxe and Day Spa$40

Merry Christmas! Grant Benson Jr. $300

Merry Christmas from Jack, Sue and Erin $100

In loving memory of Alfred and Marion Hepworth, Jed Elwell, Grampy Charlie Brown, and our beloved Chelsea and the celebration of the life of Verna Elwell. From the Carl and Gail Hepworth family $250

In the name of Cheryl Balliro$150

Joy, Peace and Love to all! From Newcomers and Neighbors Club$50

Michael Slattery$100

Merry Christmas! Bonnie J. McSpirit$20

South Range Elementary School donations $417 (see below)

Mr. Poole, you're the best teacher. From Calli

Mrs. Chenette, you're the best teacher. From Grace

Mrs. Burke, you're the best teacher. From Ashlyn

Mrs. Need, you're the best teacher. From Connor

Mrs. Chenette, you're the best teacher, happy holidays from Dylan

Mrs. Thompson, you're the best teacher, happy holidays from Dylan

Mrs. Long, happy holidays from Jack

Mr. Olsen, happy holidays from Jack

Mrs. Manchester, happy holidays from Jack

Mrs. Lemelin, wishing you the brightest and best this festive season! From Jack

Mrs. Shea, peace and joy to you this holiday season. From Jack

Ms. Fitz, you're the best teacher! From Jack

Mr. Gantner, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer! From Jack

Mrs. Munn, peace and joy to you this holiday season! I love Mrs. Munn! From Madison

Mrs. Neeb, wishing you the brightest and best this festive season! You're the best teacher. From Cooper

Mrs. Amsler, wishing you the brightest and best this festive season! From Alexia

Mrs. Amsler, thank you for all your patience with us children! From Alexia

Mr. Gantner, you're the best teacher! From Alexia

Mrs. Fitz, peace and joy to you this holiday season! From Alexia

Miss Gutierrez, you're the best teacher! From Alexia

Mrs. Long, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. Happy Holidays! From Alexia

Mrs. Chenette, hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Ariel

Mrs. Thompson, hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Ariel

Mrs. Burkowski's third grade class 2011. Peace and joy to you this holiday season. From the Cenno Family

Mrs. Harding, wishing you the brightest and best this festive season. From Alex

To the South Range custodians, peace and joy to each of you this holiday season. From Alex

Mrs. Linehan, happy holidays! From Alex

Mrs. Butler, have a joyous holiday season! From Alex

To the South Range lunch room staff, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer! From Alex

Mrs. Haswell, wishing you the brightest and best this holiday season. From the Cartwrights

To the South Range PTA, season's greeting from the Cartwrights

Mrs. Shea, happy holidays! From Alex Cartwright

Mrs. Manchester, have a wonderful holiday season. From Alex

Mrs. Turni, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Alex

Mrs. Munn, wishing you the brightest and best this season. From Alex

Miss O'Brien, peace and joy to you this season. From Alex

Mr. Gantner, you're the best teacher. From Alex

Mr. Olsen, have a joyous holiday season! From Alex

Miss Dibenedetto, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Alex

Mrs. Burke, wishing you the brightest and best holiday season. From Alex

Miss Harrison, season's greetings! From Alex

Mrs. Potter, happy holidays! From Alex

Mrs. Long, have a wonderful holiday season. From Alex

Mrs. Carrier, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Alex

Mrs. Lineham. Wishing you the brightest and best this holiday season. From Joey

Mrs. Clark, you're the best teacher. From Joey

Mr. Gantner, have a joyous holiday season. From Joey

Miss Mattaliano, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Joey

Mrs. Chenette and Mrs. Thompson, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Andrew

Mrs. Chenette, wishing you the brightest and best this holiday season. From Emma

Mrs. Amsler, you're the best teacher! From Riley

Miss Van Alstine, have a joyous holiday season. From the Toronto Family

Mrs. Chenette, peace and joy to you this season. Form the Toronto Family.

Mr. Poole, you're the best teacher, from Kaitlyn

Mrs. Amsler, have a joyous season! From Jillian

Mrs. Munn, wishing you the brightest and best this holiday season. From Emma

Mr. Gantner, peace and joy to you! From Emma

Mrs. Shea, you're the best teacher, from Emma

Mrs. Lemelin, have a joyous holiday season. From Emma

Mrs. Manchester, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Emma

Mrs. Turni, it's the perfect time of year to wish you good cheer. From Emma

Miss O'Brien, you're the best teacher in the whole world! Love, Mateo

Mrs. Vanasse, Merry Christmas to the best teacher! Love, Mateo

Mrs. Potter, you're the best teacher. Love, Isabella

Mrs. Manchester, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Linehan, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Lemelin, peace and joy to you and your family, Love, the Veduccio Family

Mr. Olsen, peace and joy to you and your family this holiday season. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Carrier, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Long, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Bergoin, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Mac, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Sheridan, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mr. Gantner, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Harding, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Shea, peace and joy to you and your family. Love, the Veduccio Family

Mrs. Duggan, peace and joy this holiday season. Love, Mateo

Miss O'Brien, wishing you the brightest and best this season. From the Borges Family

Mrs. Nichols, peace and joy to you this holiday season. From the Borges Family

Miss Harrison, you're the best teacher. Happy Holidays! From Hannah

For the teachers and staff of South Range School. Thank you for all you do. The Holland Family

Mrs. Munn, wishing you the brightest and best this holiday season. From Thomas

Mrs. Lineham, peace and joy to you this season. From Thomas

Mrs. Turney, you're the best teacher. From Thomas

Mr. Gantner, have a joyous holiday season. From Thomas.

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