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East Wing: Marigolds

Teacher- Flora Toro My name is Flora and this is my family: Gabriel, Tanya and Rosie.  We live in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. I grew up in a small town called Valparaiso. I work at The New School-West as the Marigold Teacher. I love nature, life, people, family, dancing,…

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East Wing: Sunflowers

Teacher – Paola Cervantes My name is Paola Cervantes and this is my family.  We live in Mar Vista. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I love napping, antique shopping, biking, camping and lifes oddities. I live with my son, Noah. He loves to dance, fish, and eat.  He goes to school at the Baron…

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Chandelier

The children in the East Wing began working on their chandelier for the house area. They have shaped and fired their clay beads and gathered colored beads to string on wire from an old tire wheel frame.             Working intently, the children plan to hang their chandelier from the ceiling over their…

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Pedal With Me

Venice Blvd. will close the right lane from 9am to 1pm on December 5th (Saturday) for their bike ride to Venice Boardwalk. Pedal with me is an example of an innovative way of addressing homelessness in Los Angeles.  United Steps is a non-profit organization that promotes one on one relationships between people with homes and…

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