From the moment they arrived in Sacramento, Oakwood’s 6th-grade students were immersed in a day full of discovery, history, and hands-on learning.
After landing in California’s state capital, students jumped right into their first stop: the State Capitol Building. There, they had the opportunity to meet Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, the first Filipina elected to the State Legislature. Representing the 52nd District, which includes South Glendale, East Los Angeles, and Northeast Los Angeles, she shared her journey into public service.
From there, the day continued outdoors with lunch outside Sutter’s Fort. Sitting where early California history unfolded, students then explored the fort in small groups, connecting their classroom learning to the real spaces around them. The past came to life as they walked through rooms and imagined what daily life looked like during California’s early days.
