Fine Arts Monthly Medley (FAMM)

Among many of the other wonderful celebrations we are familiar with this month, like Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hannukah, December is also Human Rights Month! Here at the EMC, we have "Library Panels" that represent all those celebrations if you'd like to learn about them in your classroom! Just contact Kirsten.cummins@tusd1.org, or Rose.bratten@tusd1.org. Remember, we can schedule a delivery to your school on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. (Thanks Don!) (*Materials are not guaranteed to be available, as some or all could be checked out already.)

Here is a description of Universal Human Rights from https://www.trvst.world:

"December is Universal Human Rights Month, a global recognition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document sets forth principles regarding equality, fairness, and everyone’s fundamental human rights, regardless of race, religion, gender, national or social origin, or other status. This event aims to deepen our understanding of these rights and their universal nature and promote justice and change in a world where human rights violations continue. The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, which outlines fundamental rights and freedoms everyone should enjoy and respect. Moreover, the UDHR, translated into 500 languages, is the most translated document in the world and contains the basic rights of every human being that must be universally protected."

- Mike Gomez, posted· 12·01·23 · updated: 10·17·24

Universal Human Rights Month: Protecting Everyone’s Rights (www.TRVST.world)

Their motto is "We are looking to positive change for people and planet." This is an interesting site that covers topics like "Eight striking facts about spider silk fabrics", could inspire a STEAM project, or for an ELA, "Positive words ending in 'te' to celebrate... in your writing".

- Leanne C. Miller, Curator of Art and Artifacts

Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was part of the Drafting Committee for the very first Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Appointed in 1946 by President Truman to serve as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, Mrs. Roosevelt went on to become the first Chairperson of the UN Human Rights Commission. Six years after her passing, she was awarded the 1968 UN Human Rights Prize.

In these uncertain times, let's look on her words, written just before her time at the UN:

“Person after person has said to me in these last few days that this new world we face terrifies them. I can understand how that feeling would arise unless one believes that men are capable of greatness beyond their past achievements… The time now calls for mankind as a whole to rise to great heights. We must have faith or we die.”

-“My Day,” August 10, 1945

-Kirsten Cummins, EMC Lending Library Associate/Cataloger and Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee

Just updating on our 'world tour' of Tucson's great establishments. On November 10th, we hit up Club Congress for the Tucson Musicians Museum induction ceremony—kids played some classics from the Avett Brothers, George Michael and some new stuff from the Linda Lindas. We had a blast and Mark Wood and the great Laura Kaye came to support the cause as well. The weekend after, we played Camp Cooper's 60th anniversary celebration. If you love rock, country, blues, classical or hip hop, then Gridley is the stop for you!

- Andrew Nickles, Orchestra & Guitar - Gridley Middle School

Having just returned from the Arizona State Thespian Festival, where they received a gold-level Honor Troupe award, the Sabino Players are hard at work on a one act play. Crafting a Killer, directed by Sabino Drama President Analisia Perez, will be performed January 15th-17th at Sabino at 6PM. The performance will be followed by a showcase of entries for the Southern Arizona Festival of Theatre, which will take place the following weekend at the University of Arizona. Break a leg Sabercats!

- Kristian Kissel, Drama - Sabino High School

Lavendar, Grade 11, is a very motivated and curious artist! She has her own style of characters and is constantly building upon her style. In this piece, she reflected her art, drawing inspiration from traditional notan art.

- Carrie Vonier, 9-12 Visual Arts Teacher - TUVA (Tucson Unified Virtual Academy)

Based on 20th c. British sculpturer Henry Moore's artistic vision, Sabino HS Visual Arts students created original subtractive sculptures incorporating positive/negative space elements loosely referring to the human figure. Decisions were made as to how the figure was oriented, the degree of realism the work could embody, and what color(s) would best support the students' ideas.

Students began by learning about Moore's art, becoming familiar with his ideas, materials and processes. They drew concept sketches of their own original design and used modeling clay to construct maquettes (small rough drafts) which would later guide the carving process. The completed carvings were painted and mounted to wooden platforms.

- Michael Spier, Visual Arts - Sabino High School

Mrs. Sugameli (OMA AIS) had her students create "Nichos" for Day of the Dead. A Nicho is like a tiny Offrenda, but just for one person, a little altar to memorialize someone's passed loved one, a pet an auntie and uncle, etc.

-Leanne C. Miller Curator of Art and Artifacts

Upcoming PD's for December and January are shaping up to be very insightful experiences for our teachers.

December 4th: Paper Mache 2:30-4 pm, Leanne and Carol

Jan 29th PLD: All day MS/HS Meso-American clay figure and mask.

-Leanne C. Miller Curator of Art and Artifacts

Shogatsu: Japanese New Year 2 projects in one, Onamori (folded gift/wish/blessing), and Kadomatsu (New Year decoration for good luck), and Coral and Rainforest dioramas. (You may have to source your own boxes though we try!) See EMC for availability.

Have some shoe boxes you don't need anymore? We will take them! Deliver to LIRC/ EMC! If you have a significant amount for us to pick up, schedule with Kirsten or Rose in the EMC.

December 2024 Performances Schedule