by Renee Owen | Nov 4, 2009 | News
As part of their Lewis and Clark thematic unit, fifth and sixth-grade students at Rainbow Mountain recently enjoyed a three-day camping trip at Pilot Mountain State Park, near Greensboro. After pitching tents, their days were packed with exploratory hikes, journaling and whittling activities, playing Native American games, and sharing songs and stories around the campfire. A five-mile canoe trip on the Dan River was the highlight for students, teachers and parent volunteers alike.
by Renee Owen | Apr 26, 2007 | News
Seven Mixed-Media Quilts Create a Community Rainbow
One rainy September morning, Rainbow Mountain mom and fiber artist Jacqui Fehl woke up with a “big idea.†One that took last year’s Rainbow quilt project and multiplied it by seven.
“I wanted this year’s quilt project to be even bolder,†Jacqui shares. “I wanted to create a series of quilts that would include every child’s artwork and highlight our diverse and incredibly talented children and families.â€
The seven mixed-media quilts are currently on display in the school’s multi-purpose room. Each quilt associates a particular grade level with a specific hue. When hung together, a rainbow emerges that reflects the artistic contributions of the entire school community from preschoolers through eighth graders, teachers and grandparents.
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