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 Global Explorers Kids News
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Gude!
That is how to say hello in Tok Pisin, the official language of Papua New Guinea.
This year we've kept very busy with our residency at Marquette School, which you can read more about below, and are gearing up for an exciting summer. Look for news about our summer camp and upcoming programs at Sulzer Library and several Chicago parks in future issues. Don't forget, our Facebook page is the best place for up-to-the minute news. "Like" us today!
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Happy Explorations!
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GEK at Marquette School
Global Explorers Kids is participating in a residency at Marquette School of Excellence during the 2015/16 school year. A longtime partner, this marks the fourth school year GEK has had programming at the school.
The current residency meets with ten classrooms--five Kindergarten rooms and five first grade rooms-- throughout most of the school year. About 250 students are participating in weekly sessions, learning about world cultures through the arts. Thematic units have included masks from around the world, fabric arts, and projects relating to the school's international day countries. Children have created Junkanoo masks, hand built mini clay masks inspired by the mud men masks of Papua New Guinea, designed Puerto Rican Vejigante figures, and more. For fabric arts, children made felt squares while learning about the role of felt in Mongolia, dyed Nigerian adire-inspired scarves, designed paper quilt squares based on African-American quilting traditions, created faux-batiks, and explored other fabric art techniques.
Currently preparing for their school's international day, students are creating art projects, hearing stories, playing games, and making flags from countries they are studying with their homeroom teachers. Various Kindergarten classes are exploring China, Trinidad, Ecuador, Kenya, the Bahamas, and Indonesia, while First graders are exploring Colombia, Vietnam, Ireland, Bahrain, Cuba, and Malaysia.
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In Memory of a Beloved Teacher: Marian Hayes
It is with a saddened heart that we had to say goodbye to one of our beloved teachers this past January. Marian Hayes, Miss Marian, was not only an important part of Global Explorers Kids, but an active member of Chicago's arts community, being involved in projects at the Southside Community Art Center, the DuSable Museum, and Sous Terrain, a gallery she created at Tuley Park.
As a studio artist concentrating on African-American quilting and fabric arts and photography, she taught and exhibited her work throughout the city. She founded Chicago State University's fabric club and was nominated as Professional Quilt Teacher by Professional Quilter Magazine. As a writer, she published several books of poetry and participated in live readings.
Marian was heavily involved in Chicago State University, where she earned her MA in art and produced radio broadcasts. Her "Cafe YeYe," the longest running show at WCSU, featured world music, jazz and interviews with artists, organizations, activists and politicians.
A gentle soul, Miss Marian touched many lives, and brought happiness to many through her talents as an artist and a teacher. Rest well, sweet Marian.
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Children's Ofrenda at Day of the Dead in the City of Chicago Event
 This past November, Global Explorers Kids participated in the National Museum of Mexican Art's Day of the Dead in the City of Chicago community event. GEK displayed a children's ofrenda, created by the Kindergarten and 1st grade students participating in our residency at Marquette School of Excellence.
After learning about the holiday, the children created artwork for the ofrenda--including paper marigolds, papel picado, and various skeleton themed projects. Each child was also given the opportunity to create a picture, dedicating the ofrenda to a loved one who has passed. Grandparents, uncles, parents, siblings, friends, even beloved pets were honored and remembered by the children.
The children's ofrenda was displayed with other community ofrendas outside the Museum, viewed by thousands of attendees. This was an excellent opportunity for the children to not only learn about the traditions and art of other cultures, and to reflect on how death has touched their lives, but to see themselves as an important part of a larger community.
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Ravenswood Manor Community
Garage Sale!
Help support Global Explorers Kids programming by popping in on us at the Ravenswood Manor Community Garage Sale, Sunday, May 15 from 10am - 4pm. Find a new treasure or try a hot dog from around the world! All proceeds support programs for low income families. Look for us on the south side of Wilson Avenue, between Francisco and Richmond.
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Save the Date for Summer Camp!
Summer camp registration will be opening soon! This year's camp dates will be July 25 - August 5, 2016. Look for registration details soon in our e-blast and on our Facebook page.
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Bring Global Explorers Kids to your School or Organization
Are you interest in bringing Global Explorers Kids programming to your school or organization? Global Explorers Kids can provide arts and cultural programming to students in PreK-5th grade. Programs compliment your curriculum with activities that are matched to Common Core standards. For more information, contact us at:
info@globalexplorerskids.org or call Holly at 773-491-2723.
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Help Us Bring Free Programming to Children
Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to offer full scholarships to children on the free lunch program and bring free programs to several schools that serve low-income communities. In order to continue serving these children, every year we need to raise funds to cover the costs programs. Help us bring the world to these children. Consider making a secure online donation today. |
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| Join Our Family |
Would you like to get involved in Global Explorers Kids activities? We are seeking dedicated board members, teaching artists, donors, and volunteers to become part of our growing family. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at info@globalexplorerskids.org. | |
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