by Admin | Feb 8, 2017 | Blogs
Join us on Friday, February 10th, to delve into the scientific explorations created by our ever-curious students. Every year Rainbow students spend the winter months preparing for the Annual Science Fair in February. They make hypothesis, design surveys, research technologies, analyse data, and draw their scientific conclusions. Topics range from local to global, technical to theoretical. Bring your family and friends along for this incredible day of scientific inquiry!
Please check the schedule below to know when each grade is presenting their projects. Most grades present more than once. Each grade will be hosting their guests in their own classrooms. If you have any questions, Kate at the front desk in the main office can help guide you to the correct classroom. We hope to see you there!
9:30-10:00 Grades: 2, Omega A, Omega B
10:20-10:50 Grades: 5, 6, 4, 3, 2
10:50-11:20 Grades: 3, 4, 5
11:20 -11:50 Grades: 6, Omega A, Omega B
1:00-1:30 Grades: 1, 4, 5
1:30-2:00 Grade: 3
2:00-2:30 Grade: Omega A / B
by Admin | Feb 7, 2017 | Blogs
Asheville, North Carolina, Rainbow Community School (RCS) will hold an Open House on Wednesday, February 15 from 4-6 pm. The open house is free and open to the public and will feature the elementary and middle school programs at RCS. This event will provide an excellent chance for anyone considering enrolling in the 2017-218 school year to find out if RCS is the right fit for you and your family.
“This event offers a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in exploring alternative approaches to education. RCS has, for over 40 years. mastered the art of holistic education. However, the true magic of RCS’s holistic educational approach cannot be described but rather experienced first hand,” said West Willmore, Curriculum Director at RCS. “Please come check us out!”
During your visit, classrooms will be open for viewing, many staff and faculty members will be available to help answer questions. You will also meet other community members, tour our unique 5-acre urban campus, and explore various student artifacts.
For more information please contact the Admissions Director, Sheila Mraz at
Sheila.mraz@rainbowlearning.org
by Admin | Feb 2, 2017 | Blogs
Rainbow’s annual SHINE! Talent Show is coming up, on Thursday, Feb 23rd from 5-8pm! Children of all ages can give a three minute performance to show off their talents to our Rainbow Community. This is always a super fun and special event where we get to watch our creative kids shine!
Timing and Dinner Details:
Starting 5pm, pizza (regular and gluten free) will be available to purchase for $3/slice in the 6th grade class room. There will be salads available donated by parent council. The show will start in the auditorium, at 60 State Street, promptly at 5:30pm with a 30min intermission starting at 6:30pm. Pizza will also be served during intermission.
How to Sign Your Child Up to Perform:
We have approximately 30 time slots available for performances. 5:30-6pm will initially be reserved for the younger children in Pre-K and K. Contact Kate Chassner at info@rainbowlearning.org to sign up your child and for more information.
by Admin | Jan 24, 2017 | Events, News
Winter time is a perfect time to come together in community! The whole family is invited to this free funky fun dance party at the Rainbow Community Center in the auditorium at 60 State Street, from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday, February 4th. Preschoolers through Middleschoolers are encouraged to get up on the stage and boogie to their favorite tunes. Rainbow students don’t often get the chance to romp and sway, groove and bounce on the auditorium stage. This is the perfect opportunity to let your kids move their bodies in whatever authentic ways they are inspired to while we gather and mingle in community!
by Admin | Jan 24, 2017 | News
Welcome to our two new Student Support interns, Brittany and Lydia! Brittany Wagner and Lydia Rose are students in the Occupational Therapy program at AB Tech. We are so lucky that they will be working with Student Support students on Tuesdays for the next 9 weeks. After doing farm to school and food systems work for a local non profit for the past five years, Brittany decided it was time for a career change and fell in love with occupational therapy. Lydia has been a preschool teacher on and off since she graduated from Appalachian State in 1994 and now lives in Asheville, her new found soul home, with her son. Both are so grateful to be interning at Rainbow and can’t wait to get started. We hope you have a terrific first day!
