Photo Gallery: Newport-Mesa schools’ holiday party for kids

Children at KOCI's Christmas party were able to pick their toys from under a Christmas tree at Costa Mesa Country Club. The party was for elementary-aged school children.

Children at KOCI’s Christmas party were able to pick their toys from under a Christmas tree at Costa Mesa Country Club. The party was for elementary-aged school children.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

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Christmas request

Rickki Corlew lets Santa know what she wants for Christmas at KOCI’s Christmas party for children at the Costa Mesa Country Club.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

Gifts on display

Alessandra Tolentino, left, looks at the array of Christmas gifts at KOCI’s Christmas party for Newport Mesa Unified School District children who are in need. The children and their families enjoyed food, music, Christmas toys and a visit with Santa.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

Making a choice

Quentin Christopher, 7, picks out his Christmas gift at KOCI’s party for Newport Mesa Unified School District children who are in need.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

Visiting with Santa

Alessandra Tolentino poses for a picture with Santa Claus at KOCI’s Christmas party for Newport Mesa Unified School District children who are in need. The children and their families enjoyed food, music, and received Christmas presents.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

Lunch at the party

Kimberly Manzano, 2, enjoys lunch with her family at KOCI’s Christmas party for Newport Mesa Unified School District school children.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)

Meeting Santa

Unsure about the guy with the white beard, Jaylyn Genel, 2, reaches for her father, Chris Mogelberg, during KOCI’s Christmas party for elementary-aged schoolchildren who are in need.  (Christine Cotter/Daily Pilot)