*Ofelia,+Christina+C.,+Maya,+Sophie,+Christina+S.,+Brigitte,+Tessa



Dear friends, This summer I went to Denver and we went to Elitches.I went to the water park.I went to the ball room and I got to shoot my dad with a ball. Then we rented a hotel room and we slept there and then it was morning. We went to the zoo. We saw a dolphin, a polar bear, some fish, some big fish, and a giraffe, and some seals, and all kinds of birds. What have you done lately? Your friend in the USA, Ofelia

Dear Friends, Thanks for the letter. I am Maya and I live in Zambia. I am American but was born in Rwanda. Lately I have been camping and going on boat rides. I saw a baby crocodile and a lot of elephants. My Mom was really really nervous when we got close to the elephants. I like to eat pasta and sometimes Nshima. What do you like to eat? Your friend in Zambia, Maya

Dear Pen Pals, I am seven years old and I have a baby brother.I have brown hair. I have blue eyes. I have eleven friends. I also have a big brother. Your friend in NH, Brigitte

Dear friends, I live in the USA. My name is Ofelia. I am seven years old. I have black hair. I have brown eyes. My family came from Mexico. My favorite food is tamales. The tamales came from Mexican people. This weekend my grandpa got the sheep back and the goats. My aunt got a cat. I have a baby brother. In ten weeks my baby sister is going to be born. Your friend, Ofelia

Dear friends, I live in Australia. I go to Hatton Vale State School. My favourite colour is purple. What is your favourite colour? My favourite animal is the kangaroo. I like it when it jumps. We do projects at school. I have dark brown hair. It is curly and long. How do you celebrate Christmas? From your Aussie friend, Sophie

Dear Sophie, My school is named Sunset Elementary. My favorite color is red. Have you seen snow? It is white. We celebrate Christmas by putting up and tree and decorating it. We go to the mall and see Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. On Christmas he will give you it in the night so you won't see him. G'day mate. Your friend, Ofelia

Dear Pen Pals, My name is Tessa. I am seven years old. I have 22 cats and 1 fish. I have a SpongeBob theme in my bedroom. My favorite food is watermelon. I have 3 half sisters. I am the youngest in my family. My teacher is the nicest teacher in the world. I have Chinese on Wednesdays. There are 12 people in our classroom. My sisters are, Cassidy who is 11, Lexi is 13 and Taylor is 15. Taylor is the oldest in my house. One cats name is Furball, the other one is SallyMay. How many pets do you have? How old are you? How many people are in your classroom. Sincerely, Tessa

Dear friends, Thanks for the letter. Right now I am at school. When I go to see Santa I go to my school in the cafe to see him. I want a hamster, a mp3 player and a tv. What do you want for Christmas? Your friend, Brigitte

Dear Tessa, My name is Ofelia. I am 8 years old. I am the oldest one in my house. The littlest one in my house is my baby sister. She was just born on January 23. Your friend, Ofelia

Dear Christina, I have brown hair and blue eyes. My favorite food is ribs. In March I am going on a field trip and I can't wait. I am 7 years old. I have 1 big brother and i little brother. I will tell you there names. My big brother's name is Kyle and my little brother's name is Liam. Liam is quiet and fun to play with. Your friend in the United States, Brigitte