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Black Liberation Month celebration

Celebrate the past, present, and future of Black Americans on this day of education and cultural remembrance. Join us as we pay respect to local heroes of the Belle Haven and nearby communities. Hear inspiring words of strength, triumph and resilience. We hope to see you for the celebration in 2025!

Learn more about 2025 Black Liberation Month Celebration

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Natalya Jones
Library and Community Services Manager
Email

650-330-2271

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2024 Youth Poster Exhibition

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In conjunction with the City of Menlo Park Black Liberation Month Celebration, the Youth Poster Exhibition encouraged youth creativity and expression. Menlo Park students in grades K-12 were invited to submit their original poster art for display. The exhibition theme was “Black Culture in the Arts," inspired by African, Caribbean and Black American lived experiences. Prizes were generously provided by Menlo Park Library Foundation.

The live exhibition was held from February 13-29, 2024 at Menlo Park Library. Please enjoy these images of the artwork.

Adan, 1st grade, Laurel School
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Addison, 2nd, Encinal Elementary — Addison, 2nd grade, Encinal Elementary
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Alani, 2nd, Beechwood School — Alani, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Aleah, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Alejandra, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Alejandro, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Alexandro, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Alisson, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Alyssa, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Anaseini, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Andrea, 7th grade, Beechwood School
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Andrew, 8th, Beechwood School
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Angelina, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Annabee, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Annalee, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Antonia, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Arianna, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Armorzkay, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Ayleen, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Basil, 4th grade, Laurel School
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Belen, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Brandon, 5th grade, Beechwood School
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Breylin, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Cameron, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Camila, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Carmelo, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Catherine, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Chad, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Chance, 1st grade, Laurel School
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Cristel, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Cristian, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Daniel, 7th grade, Beechwood School
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Danny, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Daphne, 3rd, Encinal Elementary
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Diego, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Dominic, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Ellie, 4th grade, Oak Knoll
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Emily, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Envymeh, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Evans, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Evelin, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Evelyn, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Fatima, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Francisco, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Francisco A,3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Fredy, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Gabriella, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Gael, 8th grade, Beechwood School
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Geocarlos, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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George, 3rd grade, Encinal Elementary
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German, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Gibsen, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Ian, 1st grade, Laurel School
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Ismael, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Itai, 2nd grade, Encinal Elementary
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Jade, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Jahir, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Jaida, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Jasmine, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Jaxon, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Jaylah, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Jeremiah, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Jesus, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Jeymy, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Joandelyne, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Joanna, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Joaquin, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Jose, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Josmery, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Josue, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Julian, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Juliana, 7th grade, Beechwood School
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Kaleia, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Kamilah, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Kataleiah, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Kaylee, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Keana, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Kelly, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Kendyll, 3rd grade, Beechwood School
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Kenzzie, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Kimberlin, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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KiraArialeth 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Kyle, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Leilani, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Leo, 8th grade, Beechwood School
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Lesieli, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Lesli_2nd_BelleHaven.jpg
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Lesli, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Lokeni, 5th grade, Beechwood School
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Luis, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Luis, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Luisa, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Madeline, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Maeva, 5th grade, Beechwood School
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Malayla, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Marcial, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Marjorie, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Maryfer, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Mateo, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Matthew, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Mavia, 4th grade, Encinal Elementary
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Maya, 2nd grade, Laurel School
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McKenna, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Mia, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Michelle, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Michelle, 7th grade, Beechwood School
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Natalie, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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Natasha, 1st grade, Encinal Elementary
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Nathaniel, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Nikolai-Eli, 4th grade, Belle Haven
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Noora, 3rd grade, Encinal Elementary
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Noriah, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Pablo, 2nd grade, Belle Haven
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Paola, 1st grade, Belle Haven
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Paula , 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Perri, 2nd grade, Beechwood School
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Peyton, 4th grade, Beechwood School
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Rafif, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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Rahat, 5th grade, Belle Haven
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youth poster — Romesa, 3rd grade, Belle Haven
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2023 Youth Poster Exhibition

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The City of Menlo Park proudly supports youth creativity. As part of our celebration for Black History Month, Menlo Park students in grades K-12 were invited to submit their original poster art for display. Prizes were generously donated by Menlo Park Library Foundation.

The live exhibition was held in February 2023 at Menlo Park Library and Belle Haven Branch Library. Please enjoy these images of the artwork.

3rd Grade Class, Trinity School
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Aadita and Varsha, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School and Oak Knoll Elementary School
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Aanika, 4th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Aiden, 6th Grade, Hillview Middle School
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Alexia, 5th Grade, Sandpiper Elementary School
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Alice, 4th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Alisha, 6th Grade, Hillview Middle School
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Amina, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Angelos, 4th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Anusha, 3rd Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Aria, 1st Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Asher, 3rd Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Ashley, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Bridget, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Chloe, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Ciana, 5th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Claire, 4th Grade
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Claire and Felicia, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Daphne, Preschool, Laurel Early Learning Center
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Dexter, 4th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Dylan, 5th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Emilia, 1st Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Emma, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Emma, 4th Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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George, 4th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Grate, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Ingrid, 4th Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Jake, 3rd Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Kian, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Kira, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Leo, 5th Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Logan, 1st Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Lorelei, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Louis, 5th Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Maribel, 4th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Niko, 2nd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Or, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Owen, 8th Grade, Hillview Middle School
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Paarth, 3rd Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Philae, 3rd Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Ryan, 5th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Tamara, 5th Grade, Laurel School Upper Campus
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Tara, 5th Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Unknown
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Vasiliki, Kindergarten, Laurel Elementary School
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William, 3rd Grade, Laurel Elementary School
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Zoe, 4th Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Alani, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Arianna, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Camila, 4th Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Daphne, 2nd Grade, Menlo Children's Center
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Elijah, 3rd Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Evangelina, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Gianna, Kindergarten, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Holden, 1st Grade, Encinal Elementary School
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Ivy, 2nd Grade, Menlo Children's Center
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Jasmine, 2nd Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Kaeden, 4th Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Kaylee, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Luca, 2nd Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Matthew, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Mavia, 3rd Grade, Menlo Children's Center
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Natalia, 4th Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Perri, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Sofia, 3rd Grade, Menlo Children's Center
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Soraya, 1st Grade, Belle Haven Youth Center
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Yali-Novak, 2nd Grade, Menlo Children's Center
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Zoe, Kindergarten, Menlo Children's Center
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