I would have more after school activities because a good number of school kids get home before their parents. I would make a kids voting booth but it doesn't have to be about Al Gore or Gorge Bush but about other things that happen in our community such as where we invest our money.
- Sari, Grade 6, Age 11
In school I would make everyone get out at the same time. At the refinery I would have people build a wall so the smell doesn't come out and make El Segundo stink. Other than that I'm happy with the way things are.
- Danielle, Grade 6, Age 11
If I had more of a voice, I would make my school community better than ever. It would be way more sophisticated, energetic, and the soda machines would work better. The school would also be bigger, brighter, and litter free. There would be a cafeteria to eat in and we would have lockers. It would be the most fantastic school ever.
- Cacie, Grade 6, Age 11
First I would change things in the community; I would lower gas prices, have a stop sign at each intersection, and have bigger parking places in certain areas. Now, I think schools are fine, they have very good teachers and playgrounds, also very good rules. But I think Center St. School needs to stay in school longer so they can get used to the time Middle School gets out.
- Ryan, Grade 6, Age 11
If I had more of a voice I would have to change some things to make my school better. The first thing it that I'll put air conditioners in some classrooms so that kids wonít argue about how hot it is. I'll also put more bathroom stalls in the bathrooms across the P.E. room. For the community, I would put more speed limits on every alley. That would be my voice.
- Lissa, Grade 6, Age 13
These are the things I would change in my school. I would have school dances outside, so everyone can come. We would get more money to help our school. I would vote for having more food so that all the students would not run out of the same food. My best friend was waiting in line to get lunch and then they ran out and she got a different lunch.
- Elysse, Grade 6, Age 11
If I could change one thing in the community Iíd change the fact that homeless people don't have homes. I'd help raise enough money to construct an apartment building for all the homeless people in our city. I would also give them jobs and nor give them bills till they had the money to pay them.
- Alexandra, Grade 6, Age 11
For example, if I were mayor of El Segundo, I would put more stop sights at crossways because some times cars come speeding down the street and might cause wrecks. Another thing I would do is make a state park for everyone to go to and have fun. Now if I were principal that's different. I would do things like I would only make 6 periods of class. I would also make lunch and snack periods longer.
- Nick, Grade 6, Age 12
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Voting is very important to most people. People choose to vote because they have freedom and the choice to do so. A long time ago women couldn’t vote. Now they can because we gave them the right, by voting, to vote. Voting is a big deal to most people because without it the world wouldn’t have any rules, things wouldn’t go right, and no one would know what to do. Voting is very important.
- Amanda, Grade 6, Age 11
Some people want their opinions to contribute to their country. Others are proud to live in a free country; they vote to prove it. Parents vote to ensure safety and fairness in their children’s future. Some vote because they feel privileged to live in a place where people have rights. There are many opinions as to why people vote.
- Devon, Grade 6, Age 12
As a citizen of the United States, people vote to exercise their rights. Every four years we vote on a new president. We also have an election day every year when we are able to have our voices heard on propositions such as the school voucher, medicare, taxes, etc. Voting helps shape our future and government of our state, and it determines our president who will hopefully enforce our ideas.
- Brittney, Grade 6, Age 11
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