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LIVE POETS’ SOCIETY™

A SELECTION OF POETRY & SPEECHESBY EXTRAORDINARY

STUDENTS

Ambi B. Smith, Author

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world…”

Forward“Live Poets’ Society® A Selection of Poetry and Speeches by Extraordinary Students”, is a handbook of compiled poems by the students of Citizen Learning Academy.

My hope is that readers will be inspired and impressed with these exceptionally bright students. Each student has made a positive impression on me as a developing teacher, and I know they will make a difference in the world.

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Ingram for your guidance, patience, and love in molding young minds, as well as being a mentor to me.

Ambi B. Smith

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About Citizen Learning Academy

Citizen Learning Academy (CLA) is a Nonpublic School, certified by the California Department of Education.

The primary aim of the school is to serve the growing special education needs of those youths whose adjustment to the traditional public school setting has not been successful. Focus is placed not only on academics, but also on social training, while addressing the individual needs that are outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), CLA is equipped to service students who need various special education criteria, including Emotional Disturbance (ED), Autism (AUT), Mental Retardation (MR), and Specific Learning Disability (SLD).

The school operates a safe, clean environment with newly remodeled classrooms, restrooms and counseling facility. Students are served breakfast and lunch indoors or in a spacious outside eating area.

Our Nonpublic school allows the advantage of a small classroom setting, roundtrip transportation to and from the school site and individual or group counseling. Classroom size is limited to a maximum of 12 students. A fully credentialed special education teacher, who is on-site at all times, along with a trained assistant facilitates each class, DIS Counseling and Speech Pathologist are delivered by on-site Licensed Credentialed personnel.

Copyright © 2005 Citizen Learning Academy All rights reserved.

About CLA’s Teachers

Mr. and Mrs. Ingram selects highly qualified teachers and trained staff from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Each individual shares similar work ethics and genuinely cares about children.

The staff consists of women who are actively involved in their communities.

Learn more about these fascinating women, as well as the impressive portfolios of CLA’s Directors.

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About CLA’s Directors

Jesse Ingram, Associate Director

Mr. Ingram is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and lives in Los Angeles with his lovely wife Crystal.He has two sons and one daughter, two daughter-in-laws, and a granddaughter.

A graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA,Mr. Ingram earned his B.A. in Business Administration/Economics in 1969, and his MBA in Finance in 1977, from CSU, Dominguez Hills, CA. He holds a Lifetime Teaching Credential, as well as

studied Business Law.

Before becoming the Associate Director of Citizen Learning Academy, he was an Owner/Operator of several McDonald’s Corporations for 40 years. In addition, he was a Marketing and Planning Manager for Xerox Corporation, as well as a Cost Control Manager for Northrop Corporation. He has been a Salesperson for Sears, a Buyer for Rich’s Department Store, and a representative of the Atlanta Transit System.

Mr. Ingram is the Chairman of Ministry at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

Crystal Ingram, DirectorMrs. Ingram is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband. She has two sons, Demetrius and Darius; a daughter, Deanna; two daughter-in-laws, Michelle & Helen; and a granddaughter, Micah. Mrs. Ingram’s children are college graduates of Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.

In addition to being the Director of Citizen Learning Academy, Mrs. Ingram has worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher, a Mathematician, an Engineer for Northrop, an Editor, and Owner/Operator.

Mrs. Ingram is a Deaconess of Mount Tabor Baptist Church, a volunteer of the Los Angelenoes for City Hall. Mrs. Ingram is also a member of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

She loves to participate in the Olympics as a greeter, and has traveled all over the world. Gardening, collecting antiques from traveling shows, and helping children in need are her

passions.

“One of my most important jobs was being a mother”.

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Jessye Carter Robinson

Mrs. Robinson is widowed to the late Leonard Robinson. She has a daughter, Michelle; a son-in-law, Michael Reynolds ; and five grandsons.

Mrs. Robinson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1972.

Moving to Los Angeles and graduating from CSU, Dominguez Hills, Mrs. Robinson earned Handicapped Specialist License, as well as her Certificate in Autism. She has over 30+ years as a teacher in both Milwaukee and Los Angeles schools. Working with the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher for 75th Street School, she held several professional positions, including K-12 Whole Classroom Instruction, Special Day Class as Resource Specialist, Math Coach, and served in the Reading and Tutoring Program, and numerous committees.

Receiving such honors as Teacher of the Year, nominated eight times as Whose Who Among Educators, she is among the “Elite of Educators”.

A member of the Matrons Mission Society, she holds several positions on the Local, District, and State level. As a devoted Sunday School teacher she reaches youth with her no nonsense approach and unrelenting guidance.

In addition, she is a member of both Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Eta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. proactively serving the needs of her committee on a grassroots level as well as nationwide.

Mrs. Robinson enjoys reading novels, playing games, studying the Bible, and traveling.

As an Educator Mrs. Robinson recommends students to Do their Best to become Successful.

Mrs. Ann Taylor is the proud wife of Ira Taylor. She has one son, Gregory Montgomery and one foster daughter, JoAnn Nelson three grandchildren, Alexa, Kayla, and Greyson Montgomery. Mrs. Taylor is a native of Gadsden, Alabama where she graduated from Carver High School . She received her B.S. Degree in Education from Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, Alabama. Mrs. Taylor began her teaching career at South Gadsden Elementary, Gadsden, Alabama , where she taught for three years and moved to Inkster, Michigan and continued her passion for teaching. While in Michigan, she received her Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.

Mrs. Taylor moved to Los Angeles and began teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She received her certification in Special Education from California Lutheran College. She earned her Administrative certification from Pepperdine University. Mrs. Taylor also holds a degree in Systematic Evangelism from Bethany Bible College. A member of Rock of Faith Baptist Church, she teaches Sunday School, Mission Bible Class and sings in the Senior Choir.

She taught in LAUSD for 30 years as a Whole Classroom Teacher, Resource Specialist, Title I Coordinator and Temporary Assistant Principal, as well as a Music Teacher. After retirement, she taught at San Pedro Academy, a Nonpublic School for nine years.

Mrs. Taylor is a member of both Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and Tau Gamma Delta Sorority Inc..

Mrs. Taylor enjoys bowling and crocheting.

“Students should Do Their Best at all times”.

Ann Taylor

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Mattie Davis, ABA

Mrs. Davis is a retired Behavioral Interventionist for the Long Beach Unified School District. She worked for LBUSD for over 30 years, and is happily married to Norwood Davis, a retired Sheriff’s Deputy.

Mrs. Davis has been working with the students of CLA for eight years and does a remarkable job of managing some of the most challenging of behaviors. She has two daughters, Danielle and Nicole, both are graduates of Howard University, and one works at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Her son-in-laws are Byron and Vernon. She also has nine grandchildren, and look forward to their visits from Detroit, Michigan to California every Summer and Christmas.

Mrs. Davis is a Singer and Choir Director and facilitates the End of School Year Program, lending her expertise in CLAs Music Department.

World Traveler Project Manager Conflict Resolution

“It is not where we live that counts, it is how we live that counts”.

Diane Garcia, One-on-One

Ms. Garcia is the proud mother of two daughters, Krystal and Terry, and a son, Johnny. They are all Honor students.

Mrs. Garcia majored in Business Administration and Child Development at Southwest College and is Certified as a Preschool Teacher/Director. In addition, she is a Certified Dental Assistant.

She has been serving the students of Citizen Learning Academy since the beginning of the school’s grand opening. After leaving for a short time to live in Bakersfield, CA. and returning, she was surprised to see how much the young elementary students had grown into respectable teenagers. Many of them still remembered her.

Ms. Garcia is a One-on-One Aide to CLAs students with moderate behavioral difficulties and does an excellent job in calming and managing their behaviors.

Ms. Garcia loves reading, traveling, interior decorating, art, cooking and being a positive role model to children and young adults.

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About the Author & Poet

Ambi B. Smith

A native Californian, Ambi is the eldest of five siblings, one sister and three brothers. All of whom reside in Southern California. She currently has five nephews and three nieces. A graduate of Taft High School in Woodland Hills, CA. She earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies at CSU, Fresno, and is starting student teaching at National University in Los Angeles, earning a Master of Arts in Education with a Single Subject in English and Certificates in Autism and Educational Technology.

She has over 20 years of experience in Office Administration and Management, two years as a Teacher’s Aide and Computer Resource Assistant with Fresno Unified School District, and seven years with Citizen Learning Academy as an Administrative Assistant, Teacher’s Aide, Computer Science Teacher and Substitute English and History Teacher.

In addition to serving students of Citizen Learning Academy as a Computer Science Teacher, she has worked on several Project Management renovations, including the Administrative Office and Hanger Project at West Los Angeles Community College, American Airlines @ Terminal 4/LAX Renovation Project, and the UCLA Replacement Hospital Project , now known as Ronald Reagan and Mattel Children’s Hospital. She has also worked as both a Program Administrator and Student Accounts Coordinator for Pepperdine University, in the School of Education and Psychology.

Ambi serves in the Media Ministry as a camera operator for West Angeles Cathedral, Bishop Blake, Pastor. She also volunteers for the Special Olympics World Games.

Ambi is the author of “My Five Nephews and Their Tech Toys”. She enjoys teaching, traveling, reading, writing, photography, videotaping, and Zumba.

School Daze

Children laughingChildren crying

School brings diverse kids.Children sharingChildren caring

School brings teachers together for a common cause.

Children fussingChildren hitting

Teachers teach kids to pause and think.Children learningChildren thinking

About how they can make a Difference in the World.

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GRADUATE OF 2014My Shining Path at CLA

Speech by Justin Landrum

I’ve had the best four years of my life thus far at Citizen Learning Academy. This school is like no other. I’ve had so many great experiences here. I doubt if I would have had a unique learning experience at a public school. I’ve learned many skills and seen many new things. I’ve been on many field trips to the Los Angeles County Fair, and the Long Beach Aquarium. Thanks to CLA, I know American Sign Language. I can read and play music. I can write paragraphs, essays, and I can type 40 wpm.

I consider the teachers and staff to be family to me. They’ve all touched my life in different ways. My teachers have taught me how to laugh at myself, and helped me grow as a person. I owe the wonderful times I’ve had here to one special person, Mrs. Crystal Ingram. I thank her and everyone at CLA. I’ve learned to appreciate the positive things in my life. I almost passed up this chance because of the uniform requirement and the size of the school. Luckily I didn’t. Otherwise, I may not be the person I am today. They’ve broadened my horizons and given me experiences that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else. I’ve learned to be more confident and reach for higher goals.

Thanks to my time here at CLA, I’ve had the opportunity to express myself in art and computer graphics. Most importantly, I’ve learned to put my best foot forward. From now on I will always do my best. I won’t give up so easily anymore. I’ll stand my ground. I won’t just try, I’ll do it. I will always Make It Shine.

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Justin LandrumWhat “They” Want From Me

Show the true me get scolded

No good rhyme or reason.

Why? I do not know.

So, now I will not show the real me,

I must conform.

I must become something else.

I will become what they want

and give up my true self.

Don’t You Wanna Be Cool?

C’mon it’ll be fun everyone’s doing it.You wanna be cool right?

Nope! I won’t give into you or to anyone else.

I’ll have fun my own way.I’ll laugh and play.

Wasted Potential

It’s depressing to see a star not shine as bright as it should.

A race care going 2 MPH,not reaching it’s full potential.

A lion getting chased by a Chihuahua.A red wood cut down by spork.

Being able to do anything,But wanting to do nothing.

You can do it, yet you choose not to.

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GRADUATE OF 2014

Anthony Jones Jr.

LAKERS

KOBE Bryant

SHAQUILLE O’neal

Best Friends

Players for the LAKERSWinner of Championships

SHAQ & KOBE

Are true Play Makers

They use to ball for the Lakers

They won three championship rings

They were Los Angeles’ True Kings

The FIRST to win a THREE-PEAT

And rarely have a defeat.

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GRADUATE OF 2015

Toy Andrews

Encouragement

If you think big

You will be Big.

If you think well

You will be Well.

If you think smart

You will be Smart.

If you think good

You will be Good.

It’s ok to be good and it’s ok to be smart,

because you are helping the Planet Earth

Christmas Poems

The Grinch found Christmas Joy And gave all the toys he stole back to the children.

He was so happythat his heart grew three sizes

and everyone danced Til’ their feet were sore and ate

til their bellies were full. It was the best Christmas feast ever

and Fun was in the air.

Roses are red violets are blueChristmas is here and Joy is in the air

People are singingAnd lights are gleaming

When we go to sleepIt is peaceful.

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Toy Andrews

Life

Life has ups and downs.

It has winners and losers,

but every day

we have to keep on.

It’s a fight every day

and it doesn’t matter

if we win or lose.

It’s about the fight of life,

love, trust, loyalty, and family.

As long as we keep fighting for what we love,

we win the fight no matter how bad we get beat up.

Seasons

It’s crazy how the seasons differ.

The heart can describe the season somehow.

The cool calm heart is Autumn.

The ice cold careless heart is Winter.

The fiery hot heart is the summer.

The mixed feeling heart is the perfect season.

Spring shows all the emotions in the heart, and that is why

Spring is the Best season to start.

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Toy Andrews

My Experiences at CLA

I’ve had many rewarding experiences at Citizen Learning Academy. I’ve been here for a long time. I’ve been at Citizen Learning Academy since elementary school, and now I’m going to the 12th grade. The progress I’ve made since being here has given me the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment at Inglewood High School. I spend a portion of my day at Citizen Learning Academy and then Mr. or Mrs. Ingram will give me a ride to Inglewood High School in the afternoon.

In addition to our regular school curriculum, we go on amazing field trips. Every year we go to the Los Angeles County Fair. We also go to the African American Museum, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the City Hall to celebrate the cultures of American Indians, African Americans, Asian and Latin Americans, at the Mayor’s office.

Every time we go on field trips, I learn something new. The teachers here go above and beyond the call of duty to help us grow academically and socially.

I am proud to be a member of the CLA family. I know that I will continue to mature in every area of my life, as I approach my senior year. I am looking forward to more rewarding experiences in the upcoming year.

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GENARO SMITH

Valentine’s Day

Roses are red.Violets are blue.

I am glad to spend my life with you.From the graves below,

to the heavens.

I will always be there for you to love.

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LAMAR GREENE

In Memory of Mr. Curtis Davidson

Mr. Davidson was a great teacher.

He taught me violence never solved anything,

and that people are all the same.

He taught me how levies operate

and how they affected the people of New Orleans

when they broke after Hurricane Katrina.

He taught many science projects

and helped me understand math.

I learned Mr. Davidson was a war hero

and he was very brave.

I will always remember Mr. Davidson as my hero.

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Lamar Greene

Heart & Soul

Heart and soul together as one forever…

Alone tonight

As one will never know

when their time is up.

Til’ their heart and soul are at peace.

Blue Skies

Colorful rays upon my head.Shining bright without dread.Cool blue skies are beautiful.So why are they so colorful?

Will I every know?I really hope so.

Chambers

When you are alone you are in chambers.Even though someone is there who will be there for you. Your mom and dad will stick with you through thick and thin. Together

forever until the end of time.

Ultraviolet Light

Visible light is what we can see, but why is that? We

can’t see ultraviolet lights, so don’t even try to. The

way you look at the light is how you see it.

God we have eyes.

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Lamar Greene

Rainbows

Rainbows are so colorful.

They are so cool.

So why are they so bright,

Shining in my eyes?

Death

Pieces of candy dropping on the ground is like being a King on top of a castle.

The Knights are in their armorfighting to the death.

They go about their life protecting us.Thank you Sir KnightYou will be alright.

Hugs and Kisses

Hugs and kissesHearts that bloom

Dogs and cats that play til’ noonCity people coming and going

and saying hello.What a beautiful hot sunny day!

With the sun in the way.

Christmas Time

The true meaning of Christmas Is spending time with your family and

having a good time. So don’t ask for anything this

Christmas.Just be with your family.Jesus died for your sins.

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Michael Tatum

I Wish To Have Peace

My wish is for peace.

I say this because we need to all come together.

Killing each other over nothing is crazy.

Babies are getting killed.

Young children are dying.

Old people are being robbed and killed.

People are giving up too fast.

When we really need to take the time

and think about the things we do.

God is here for us.

Daijanna Lockridge

Light A Candle For Peace

My wish is for peace and for gang violence to stop.

Racism and racial remarks between Blacks and Browns need to stop.

Unity will improve prejudice and misunderstanding.

Self pride, respect, and self motivation is needed to strive for something better in life.

Young women will have more choices and opportunities.to have a better country.

Violence needs to stop in life, so people can live better lives,

without worrying about getting killed.

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DANEYL HARRIS

I’m a Diva

I love to sing

and wear fancy rings.I’m also a class act.Running to auditionsMemorizing my lines

I’m a DivaA Model, A Daughter,

A Granddaughter,And a Niece.

I can’t be Beat, I’m Neat, and I’m a Good Friend.

KAYLA BRITTON

I’m Sweet

Look at me, No one can get me down.

Like a roaring sirenI speak my mind every time.

Look at me, I’m Sweet.

Like Kool Aid, cup cakes, and all my favorite treats.

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PAST CLA POETS

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Thomas Favors

2010 GraduateSpeech

I can’t change the world, but I can change myself, and the things I do to make my mark in the world. Making small changes every day is my way of taking and making it better for my family and me. Changing my attitudes and behaviors is how I will change how I see the world. I can change the world by how I choose to communicate with others. I want little kids to see me go the right way and not the wrong way. I will change the way I act at home to make it good for me, my mom, my brothers, and my Uncle Russell.

By changing, hopefully, that will help change the world. I’ve learned how to read and improved my math and understanding of Algebra and Geometry. I’ve learned that if I work hard, I will see positive results. I have also learned that when I make mistakes, I can forgive myself and ask for forgiveness from myself and others. I have learned to be proud of my accomplishments. Graduation from high school is not the end, but my beginning to improving myself.

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Thomas Favors

My Christmas Tree

My presents are Big

Wrapped in White, Blue, Red and Yellow paper.

My girlfriend is sweet,

So I am bringing her a gift I bought

She has a present for me too.

Hopefully, it will be clothes

Or a pair of shoes.

If not, I will sill be grateful for her friendship, and the love of my family.

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Angela Ristich

It feels Good to be Graduating. I am Happy.

Class of 2009

Felicia Hill

I like CLA because the field trips are fun and most of the time the school is fun.

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Aarion PleasantMy Tree

My Christmas tree is Big

My Christmas star sits High

My presents sit still under the tree

And I sit still near the chimney.

Grinchmas

Bells ring, chairs rock,

Children snooze as the Grinch plots

He tip toes through the rooms and knocks on the roof.

Bells ring, children cry

And the Grinch is now in disguise.

Mr. Clause

Presents are red

Gifs are green

I always walk and receive,

But now I give

I take one then give two

Then before I know it I am Mr. Clause.

Just MeI like girls…just me.

I like basketball…just me.I’m a goof…just me, or maybe everybody.

I mess up but it’s not just me.I do things…just me, wait take that back,

We all do things…I like being me…because I only have one life to live…

Just a kid and just a manJust me!!!

If I Were God

If I were God would I havean excuse for making earth?

If I were God would I understand why some people are against life?

If people called on meWhat would be my excuse

For what has gone wrong in their lives? What is the Purpose for

My Life and Yours?

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Aarion Pleasant

Christmas Around the World

Japan, Alaska, and America

All around the world kids say,

“I want, I am”

They never say, “

can, please, or wish”

Stop! Take a Look!

Skid Row in Down Town, LA

The orphanages in Africa

And the homeless missions throughout

the world

Kids beg and they wish…

Most of all they pray

Not only for toys, but for food,

clothes and shelter.

After Effect

Tears made it even worseCries made it hurtFrom New Orleans.

We stand on a sturdy roof topWishing for a chance.We called her Katrina,

She sunk the cityLeaving people for gone

And making their life minus long.It shocked the world that the wild city was

gone…Channel 2, 5, 7, and 11 filled the gossip.

Just in! Just In! Just In!President watched while Gods people

DroppedInsanity, insane hurt, hatred became our rage.

Katrina laughed while we criedAnd wondered why?

It hurted then, but it hurts more now.Its after effect really made all of us cry.

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Aarion Pleasant

New Doors

Last year, last place, new door more space

Lots of places to exploremore people to learn

from.Door here, door there,opportunities don’t get

scarce.Life is something to adore, so go out and learn more.

Each day learn more.Never go back in a doorDoor here, more near.

Chances are higher now that you have a career.So take life and more,

Don’t back down, stand and store

knowledge,because you still have a

lot of doors to open.

Darail Boddie

My Presents

My presents are round and some are

big and colorful. I give presents so that I will

receive gifts.Christmas trees are decorated

with colorful ornaments.We go outside and play in the

snowAnd some of us build snowmen.Little boys and girls have dreams

Of Santa climbing down the chimney

And leaving lots of toys.Children are thankful for dinner and spending time with family.Thank God for everyday of your life at Christmas time and every

day.Live a long life, and may it be

blessed.

Ezail Johnson

Christmas Poems

Bells ring and it’s Big time when Santa hears my Rhyme.

Candy in stockingswhen everyone start rocking.

People know whose been good or bad,

And so does he.Let’s all have a Good Time.

Roses are red, violets are blue,I’m a Cutie, and so are You.

People have seen the Big Black man

With a Big Red suit.People know he’s Rich

And in his bag are lots of treats.

I like CLA because we get free breakfast, we learn math, and

the teachers are nice.

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Matthew Shiel

The Christmas Season

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

I want to see Santa,

And so do you.

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

When Santa sees us hue will give us presents too.

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Santa wants a hug, and so do you.

Trayvon Miller

BamI was two years old and I had a pet dog

named Bam.He was brown

and part che-wa-wa and part terrier.I would feed him food and water.

Bam made me happy.He lived a short life,

but I always remember him.

Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?By Shakespeare,

rewritten by Trayvon Miller

I compare my mom to a Summer’s Day,Because she does a lot of things for me.

I love her, She is pretty.We go to the park and do many fun things.

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James Grace

Loving Football

I am loving football

I am hugging the football

I am playing catch with the football

I am going to college with the football

I am going to the Pros with the football

I hope the football loves me too.

I like CLA because it is a good school and the teachers are Great. They are helping

me reach my Dreams. – James Grace

Leslie Martinez

My Big Family

I like my family because they are cool and help me.

My family is not bad to me.We like eachother.

The kids in my family are nice to me.I like my family.

Anthony ELeby

The Love Poem

Love is sweetLove is good

Love respects allLove is Sweet as Pie

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Joel Blease

Cultural Poem

Black people have good hair and pretty eyes.We can dance and have our unique way of communicating.

Sometimes we can get carried away when things don’t go our way. We can be funny, happy and smile when things are going good.

We get frustrated when things go bad,But we can also make others laugh.

We care and love others.We’re smart and can help others in need.

We try to stay healthy and keep our skin clear.We are energetic and sometimes calm.

When it comes to school, and working on a job,we do our Best.

I think we as Black people created a lot of things,like freeways, street lights, television, and other inventions.

We continue to live as life goes on…We continue to help other and take Pride in ourselves.

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About the Community of CLA

Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, Ticey Brown, Pastor

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Chapter

Community Service

Briar Crest Nursing Facility in Bell Gardens, CA

Century Villa Inc., Inglewood, CA

Los Angeles County Fair, Discovery Kids

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CLA Photo Album

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Best Wishes To Our 2014 Graduates!

Mrs. Frazier, ASL Teacher

Justin Landrum

Anthony Jones Jr.

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Making Friends

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L.A. County Fair (2013)

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Community Service; Computer & Drum Lessons; City Hall

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End of School Year Program 2012-2013; American Sign Language

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UniverSoul Circus; LA County Fair; Pepperdine University; Study & Fun Time

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Asian American Heritage Month @ City Hall and Genaro & Lamar caught on camera in City Hall Chambers

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CLA Shining Stars

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American Indian Heritage Month @ City Hall & Thanksgiving Food Drive (2014)

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L.A. County Fair 2012-2013

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2012-2013 End of School Year Program

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African American Heritage Month @ City Hall and The Museum of African American Art

Louis Gossett Jr.

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The Gallery of Cordella & Larry DavisCSU, Dominguez Hills

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The Gallery of Cordella & Larry DavisCSU, Dominguez Hills

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Mrs. Quarles, The Story Teller

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Eta Phi Beta Career Day (2014)

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Eta Phi Beta Inc., Kappa Chapter CLA End of School Year Program 2012-2013

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References

1. Citizen Learning Academy (CLA) Parent & Student Handbook, “Citizen Learning Academy “Who Are We”, Copyright (2005)

2. Nelson Mandela “Education” Quote

3. Maya Angelou “Courage” Quote

Ambi Beatrice Smith, Author

[email protected]

http://teacherweb.com/CA/CitizenLearningAcademy/MsASmith/apt1.aspx

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