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Jane Addams Elementary School, Lawndale Elementary
If you had more of a voice, what would you change in your school and community? Why do people choose to vote?
There are many things I would like to change in my school. First, I would make it more educated. Second, I should tell them not to give the sat9 instead a five paragraph essay. Third, I would change the cafeteria food because it is not good. Also, I would make the desks bigger because almost nothing fits in it. In conclusion, these are the things I would like to change.
- Junior, Grade 5, Age 10

Vote for more stories
Vote for the Meanies to come alive
Computer at my house
Different colored meanies
- Ms. Cheathamís Kindergarten Class

There are many reasons why I would change my school. First, I would bring more supplies at school. Second, I would stop the graffiti at school. Third, I would bring more food for the cafeteria. Finally, I would stop all the weapons there are. In Conclusion, thatís why I would change my school.
- Jose, Grade 5, Age 10

There are many things I would change in my community. First, I would make the park cleaner. Second, I would plant more trees. Third, I would get more supplies for Lawndales schools. Clearly, if I had a more of a voice that's what I would change for my community.
- Jesus, Grade 5, Age 10

There are several things I could change at school. First, I would change gangs here. Second, I would change littering here. Third, I would change people that bring weapons to school. Fourth, I would change people that are racist. All in all, these are facts I would change. What would you change anywere if you could?
- Melanie, Grade 5, Age 10

There are several reasons why people choose to vote. First, they want to get a better life in their community. Second, they vote for the president who most describes their point of view. Third, they vote to get their rights by voting for a president. Finally, they vote for a better education. All in all, this is why people vote.
-Jorge, Grade 5, Age 10

So they can pick the new president
Because they want their favorite
-Ms. Cheatham’s Kindergarten Class

There are many reasons why people choose to vote. First, we vote for our country to be free and safe from other countries. Second, we vote so schools can teach better education and have more supplies to use. Third, we vote because we want a better future. Finally, we vote so we can have rights for our state. All in all, these are some reasons why we choose to vote.
- Claudia, Grade 5, Age 10

Why do people choose to vote? First, people vote so there could be a better president. Second, people vote for a good president so students can graduate. Third, people vote so their medical insurance could cover everything. Finally, people vote so the state could be a better place to live in. In conclusion, these are all the reasons why people choose to vote.
- Manuel, Grade 5, Age 10

There are several reasons why people vote. First, people vote if the voter wanted to vote for a president they think is good or has an accomplishment the person wanted. Second, people vote if it is a president who they know is good. Third, people vote for new state rules or laws. Lastly, people vote for having a new president if they didn’t like the old one. In conclusion, these are the reasons why people vote.
- Carlos, Grade 5, Age 10

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