Rainbow Mountain parent, Steven White, recently produced a video for the Bob Moog Foundation. The Foundation’s MoogLab project is in the running to win a $250k grant from Pepsi Co. “MoogLab brings electronic instruments like Theremins and synthesizers into underserved schools to teach children the science of sound, to inspire their own creativity and desire to innovate, and to forge connections between their classroom learning and fun, real-life applications.” The foundation is based in Asheville and the video features Summit Jaffe, a recent Rainbow grad, and Rainbow 3rd graders Bronwyn and Elijah. Visit Pepsi Refresh Project to learn more and vote.
The two projects with the most votes by the end of the month will be awarded the grant. Anyone can vote once a day during that time.
Renee presented a Green Commuter Award to a third-grader who frequently rides her bicycle to school
Being Green really does make a difference, and at Rainbow, kids know it! Over a dozen students at Rainbow Mountain were awarded the “Green Commuter Award.” Each certificate says that this child “recognizes that we can help make the world a better place by commuting in an earth-friendly manner. Sometimes it isn’t as convenient to walk, ride bike, or car pool, but it’s more fun! Thank you for being a role model.” Students who are green commuters also received a packet of seeds from Sow True Seeds, so thanks to RMCS parent and owner of Sow True Seeds, Peter Waskievicz, for donating heirloom seed packets.
“I’m totally surprised and have never been more honored in my entire life…” Those were my words as I proudly accepted the PEACE PRIZE. The Fourth/Fifth grade “Fantastics” are studying twelve different Peace Prize Laureates from all parts of the world through the Peace Jam Curriculum. They learn the biography of each Laureate, his/her region’s geography, history, culture, and political landscape. Most importantly, they learn about virtue and character by studying what makes each laureate a hero, and talking about how they desire to help create a peaceful world as children and as they grow up. After designing and making their own Peace Prize medals, they each nominated someone for a prize and wrote an essay explaining why their nominee deserves the prize. To receive such high regard from these peace-loving children was an achievement that I was honored to receive.
Executive Director, Renee Owen are volunteering to present the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium at Rainbow Mountain Saturday, November 6, from 10am to 5pm. FREE! Bring a pot luck dish. Students are welcome, but content is recommended for 7th grade and up. There is childcare for only $10/day for younger students.
Q: Why should I attend Awakening the Dreamer?
A: Because it will change your life.
If the last election gave you the blues, this will inspire you and give you hope. Visit http://awakeningthedreamer.org/content/view/115/135/ to learn more
Yesterday, Kinobe, came to Rainbow. He spent time with first, sixth and fourth/fifth grades. Saturday he will play with his band at Rainbow’s Halloween Harvest Hoedown. Show starts at noon.
