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A Christmas Delivery for Santa 

December 24, 2020 by Laura Mulrooney

A woman in a red shirt helping a little boy put a letter in a big red mailbox that says "North Pole Santa Mail"
Gulfport Elementary teacher Sheryl Barnes helps one of her students drop off a letter to Santa at the big red mailbox in Gulfport. Photo by Laura Mulrooney.

On Monday, December 14 Ms. Taylor Brown’s and Ms. Sheryl Barnes’ Gulfport Montessori Elementary VPK classes were entrusted with a very special holiday task. The students dropped 120 letters to Santa from the school in Gulfport’s very own Santa’s Mailbox. 

The five-foot, red mailbox at 2304 51st St. S. is guarded by Santa’s special helpers, Veronica DaSilva and Julie Stenstrom. 

During recess, Brown and Barnes took their students on an adventure that is sure to reap major rewards – Santa has promised to respond to each and every letter dropped in this special mailbox. 

A child's letter to Santa on green paper with drawings at the bottom.
Courtesy of Veronica DaSilva.

“We just want to bring joy to people,” said DaSilva. “It’s fun to spread joy and keep the spirit of Christmas alive.”

Last year, Santa’s helpers sent out more than 100 response letters. This year, they have received more than 350 letters. 

“As Santa’s elves, we have truly enjoyed seeing the kids drop their letters off,” said DaSilva. “Our hearts are filled with joy and love knowing that the kids are anticipating their letter from Santa.” 

Have time to help Santa? DaSilva and Stenstrom make sure each child’s letter is answered, so interested elves can reach DaSilva at vldas@i4u.net. 

by Laura Mulrooney

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gulfport Florida, Gulfport Montessori Elementary, Julie Stenstrom, Letters to Santa, Santa, Santa's helpers, Santa's mailbox, Veronica DaSilva

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