Ocala students tell Matt Manatee all about the places they would like to visit
Dear Friends,
I had such a great time reading about the places you would like to go and things you would like to see! It was a lot of fun talking with my podmates about where we would like to go sometime. We like to go to cooler waters during summer and usually travel to familiar spots in Texas and the Carolinas, where our families have gone for generations, but it could be fun to try something new!
Soon it will be near the end of summer and into Fall, my favorite time of year. What is your favorite season or time of year, and why is it your favorite? Is it because of the weather, or is it because of things you do with your family and friends every time? Maybe it’s because of an activity or holiday, or a special event you look forward to. I’d love to hear about it! And I hope you all have a great summer vacation!
Your friend,
Matt Manatee
Dear Matt,
The one place I want to go is the waterslide. It will be so fun. That’s all!
Your friend,
Lilianna Verts
Second Grade, Ocala Springs Elementary
Dear Matt,
I am going to Daytona! I wish that I could bring you with me, but I can’t wait to go. Hope you have a great day!
Your friend,
Mason Cooper
Second Grade, Ocala Springs Elementary
Dear Matt,
I want to go to Italy again. It was amazing. I want to see everything again. I saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but I don’t want to go up again, that wasn’t good.
Your Friend,
Aubrey Jones
Second Grade, Ocala Springs Elementary
Dear Matt,
I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. Japan has so many fun things to do. They also have cherry blossom trees and amazing food. Ramen is one of my favorite foods. I hope you like Japan, too!
Your Friend,
Mariah Fox
Second Grade, Ocala Springs Elementary
*Dear Mariah: I think I would love Japan! But it might be a little too far for me to swim!
Dear Matt,
I want to go to Hawaii!
Your Friend,
Liana Rudnanyn
Second Grade, Ocala Springs Elementary
Dear Matt,
I would love to go to France and get a poodle and try French cookies.
Your Friend,
Ella Garrard
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I want to go to Hawaii to see the volcanoes. I also want to lay on a Hawaii beach.
Your Friend,
Everett Prosoco
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I would go to New York City because I want to see the Statue of Liberty and see my grandma and grandpa.
Your Friend,
Ezra Cruz
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I want to go to Hollywood because me and my friends want to go together and all of my friends are Addy Layla, Skylar, Remi, Harper and Mrs. Tomich.
Your Friend,
Liberty Wheeler
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I want to see Phoenix and the Desert Botanical Garden.
Your Friend,
Luke Melvin
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I want to go to New York to see the Statue of Liberty because it looks like fun!
Your Friend,
Mason Garcia
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I want to go to California to see my uncle and see Hawaii and their volcanoes.
Your Friend,
Oliver Jackson
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
I love to go on adventures, especially vacation, and for my new adventure I want to go to New York with Layla. We want to see the Statue of Liberty.
Your Friend,
Remi Licciardello
First Grade, St. John’s Elementary
Dear Matt,
I am looking forward to go to Cheer Camp, but Mini cheer camp because I’m only 7 years old.
Your Friend,
Skylar Thomas
First Grade, St. John’s Elementary
SPECIAL NOTE!!
Harper Jarvis (First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran), you sent me a beautiful picture of the Statue of Liberty so many of you talked about! Thank you, that was so helpful to me and my podmates! Now we know what it looks like!! – Matt
NOW THAT’S FUNNY!
Dear Matt,
Knock Knock!
Who’s there? Boo!
Boo Who?
Don’t cry, it’s only a joke!
Your Friend,
Layla Treiber
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
Dear Matt,
Why is Six afraid of Seven?
Because Seven ate Nine!
Your friend,
Lennon Torres
First Grade, St. John’s Lutheran
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