Join Us in Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 7, 2021Cultural & Heritage Celebrations, Learning, Native American Heritage Month, Parents

November is National Native American Heritage month — help us celebrate by learning more. We would like to start our celebration by acknowledging that we are standing on the tribal lands of Sacramento’s Indigenous people. The history of the Sacramento area and people is rich in heritage, culture and tradition. This area was, and still … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month

October 5, 2021Cultural & Heritage Celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month

Please join us in celebrating and honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15th through October 15th. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the … Read More

Meet These Black Artists

January 27, 2020Cultural & Heritage Celebrations, Learning

Mrs. Jane has provided some information about prominent Black artists, past and present.  Jean Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement and was known for his street art. At 22, he was one of the youngest to exhibit at the … Read More

Meet These Black Leaders

January 27, 2020Cultural & Heritage Celebrations, Learning

Learn about some Black leaders in the fields of voting rights, poetry, math, science and more. These are just a few of many.  Stacey Abrams (1973 – present) is a voting rights activist, lawyer, politician and author. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017. As a voting rights activist, she … Read More