Port Clinton Immaculate Conception students show a picture with a letter, signed photograph and a photo of the White House dog, Bo, they received in response to a letter sent to the White House. The authors, from left, are Seth Monk, Courtney Trent, Steven Kast, Evelyn Gillman and Michael Cejer. Not pictured is Trevor Monk. (Photo courtesy of Port Clinton Immaculate Conception)

The writing students in Connie Snyder’s class wrote letters suggesting ways everyone could help make the world a better place for all children. Students had suggestions such as collecting change for children, making a national holiday for all children in the world and having all schools participate in Operation Christmas Child. Making sure children had enough food, clothing and water were the main concerns of the sixth-grade students. Having adequate schools to learn in and environments that promoted peace were other concerns they expressed.