Cesar Chavez
Discover a summer of growth and exploration at Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Destination Details
Welcome to our vibrant World Market destination! Get to know the heart of our SCUSD community through these local school insights and program highlights.
Program Manager
Ms.Katherine & Ms. Nancy – Your tour guides to the Cesar Chavez World Market.
Best Time to Visit
July 15th from 9am-11am our around the world cultural showcase!
Destination Population
Over 100 K-6 students and their families participate in our seasonal market showcase.
English, Spanish, Hmong, Farsi – reflecting the rich diversity of Sacramento.
Languages Spoken
What to Expect
Sac Zoo on-site field trip
Traveler's Choice
We recently got rebuilt and got a futuristic look which motivates us to do more STEM activities to show thay We are future ready. We also have stone figures that show a different time period from the modernized look.
Student Creations
Explore student projects themed around World Markets, celebrating global diversity and the vibrant impact of our programs at Sacramento City Unified School District. From hand-crafted textiles, to artwork celebrating their culture, our students bring learning to life.
Summer Ambassadors LIT Summer Project
Family, Staff, & Student Reviews
Voices from our community: hear from the students, families, and staff on what their visit to this World Market Destination revealed.
★★★★★
Branisha S.
Youth Ambassador, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
What to expect:
Took pictures and videos of the students coloring and reading
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
The students liked the activities and the books we read and how we should treat people with kindness
★★★★★
Nancy P
Program Manager, Cesar Chavez Elementary
School Culture
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
What to expect:
Frog Statue!
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
What is the frog thinking? We wonder too. Come see the frog statue and hang out with it.
Ambassadors took pictures with Program Manager Ms. Nancy and our special guest frog.
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Art
Culture
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
What to expect:
Enjoy student artwork focused on Mexico.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
What's up Summer Matters Family! Ms. Mercy's class set off on another adventure across the ocean in Mexico. We can't wait to find out what this country has to offer!
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
Music
Art
Culture
Performance
What to expect:
Today, we were graced in learning about Mexican Folklorico, a traditional dance.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Mexico is a vast place with many styles of song and dance yet the most enchanting one is the traditional Folklorico. Vibrant not only in color but rhythm!
★★★★★
Mateo R.
Student, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 4 (July 13th-July 17th)
Academics
Textiles
Art
Culture
Stories
Performance
What to expect:
"I want to learn how to make one!" Mateo R. exclaimed as a famous sugar skull artist tells of his modernized 'traditional' work.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
After learning about Indigenous Mexican and Japanese history/culture, we created masks symbolizing the both countries to sum up our vacation trips. Welcoming us home with a chill activity was our lovely summer ambassadors ready with a book chalk full of lessons- Mañana Iguana.
★★★★★
HR
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Physical Activity
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
What to expect:
Students were learning the basics of soccer and played one round of soccer.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
The purpose of this activity is to get students to be active and have fun!
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Greetings
Language
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
What to expect:
Ms. Mercy's class continued learning greetings and even the whole Japanese Hiragana alphabet.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Japan is so kawaii, we have to learn about it. Plus, who wouldn't want to watch Anime without subtitles?
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
Student Work
Art
Culture
What to expect:
Today, we were graced in learning about Mexican Folklorico, a traditional dance.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Mexico is a vast place with many styles of song and dance yet the most enchanting one is the traditional Folklorico. Vibrant not only in color but rhythm!
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Art
Culture
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
What to expect:
Exploring Mexican culture through art.
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Not only does Mexico have beautiful fashion, they have beautiful cultural activities and plants.
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 4 (July 13th-July 17th)
Market/Bazaar
Art
Culture
Performance
What to expect:
After our week of traveling, all classes finished their vacations so we put on a showcase!
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Each class explored different countries, sharing their culture, knowledge, and vibes.
★★★★★
Ms. Mercedes T
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
Food
Culture
Art
What to expect:
Expect Japanese cuisine and culture
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
We went back out into Japan to create our own Bento boxes and take part in their infamous Toro Nagashi (floating lantern)festival. What a way to wind down our trip to Japan!
★★★★★
Samantha L.
Youth Ambassador, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 2 (June 29th-July 3rd)
Art
Language
Stories
What to expect:
It was a good experience knowing that we could to am activity with the students name and so they know that their name has a meaning and power
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
I enjoyed how much the students really interacted with the book based on names and syllable’s. It showed me that the stories are entertaining and interesting to the students. And that books still are important to the youth!
★★★★★
Luis J
Team Leader, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
Art
Culture
Music
What to expect:
Something to expect is a work full of color and dedication coming to life through the kids designs about Hispanic instruments(in this case guitars)
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
This is a travelers choice as this gives a spin to Hispanic guitars and shows the creation of kids hard work (their favorite saying “MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO”.
★★★★★
Roozbeh G.
Senior Program Manager, Cesar Chavez Elementary
Student Work
Performance
Week 3 (July 6th-July 10th)
What to expect:
You can expect a perfect mix of academic enrichment, social and emotional learning, and fun physical activities. Thanks to near weekly field trips and community partners, there is always something to look forward to!
Why this destination is a traveler’s choice:
Caring, fun, and supportive staff, exciting and engaging field trips, and creative enrichments and physical activities!
Share Your Journey
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