These letters were written by students in Jill Takach's third grade class at Slippery Rock Elementary School. They were asked to write about what Valentine's Day means to them.

Valentine's Day is a happy day to me for the cards and the candy that all my friends bring. My class is having a party on Valentine's. I love Valentine's Day.

Coulter W.Valentine's Day is exciting. I get to bring Valentine's candy to everyone in our classroom. My family gets to do something at my Grandma's house. I like playing with Davis on Xbox 360.

Zach D.Valentine's Day is a good holiday because I get to go out to dinner. When it is Valentine's Day we will get cards with candy in it. I am going to have a party at school and at home. I made up a new game. It is called leaper frog. It is really called leap frog. After I eat dinner, I sometimes go to my grandma's house. I have such a great family that I like spending time with them.

Brooke S.Valentine's Day is a good day because you get cards and candy. When I get to school I ask the teacher if I can pass out my cards at school. It is fun to pass out our cards and snacks. It is fun to get candy and cards. I would go home with cards and candy. I would save some for later. It is fun to be with my family and that is why I think Valentine's Day is nice.

Cameron S.Valentine's Day is special because I go out to eat. We eat at Burger King. I also play video games. That is why I like Valentine Day.

EvanValentine's Day is speacial to me because I like to be loved. My mother makes food. At school I like to pass out my snacks.

Julia S.Valentine's Day makes me feel good inside. I get love from my family. Sometimes we eat at Eating Park. I like to make out own Valentine Day boxes. So I liked with the class made a Valentine's person. That's what I like about Valentine's Day.

Kandice B.Valentine's Day makes me happy. I play games with my family. I have lots of fun in school when we have our Valentine's Day party. I like to pass out Valentine's Day cards and like to get some.

Lauren B.Valentine's Day means to me making cards, getting candy, playing games, meting old friends, having hugs and kisses, playing with friends.

DamonValentine's Day makes me happy. It makes me happy because we go to dinner and I get money from my grandparents. I go to buy Valentines cards and we give them to kids in my class and busdriver. At home we watch movies and play games. That is why Valentine's Day makes me happy.

Steph C.Valentine's Day is special because I get to go out to eat with my loving family and when we get home. Sometines we play pole together and I play a game of a pillow fight. I'm loved by my family by getting a card and treats.

Jenna W.