Kaleidoscope
A publication by the Executive Director about RCS updates
Kaleidoscope – May 2023
The Hero's Journey As IMAGINE, our Spring school-wide performance quickly approaches, I find myself frequently returning to the arch of the hero’s journey in several aspects of our school programming. May Day invites us to cross a threshold from the ordinary to the...
Kaleidoscope – March 2023
Blooming Seeds Working with a school based schedule, I often find my rhythm is deeply entrenched with thresholds built into our school calendar. As Spring Break quickly approaches, I feel the potential of the upcoming season with so many seeds from the school year...
Kaleidoscope – January 2023
Retreat and Rest Over the holiday break, I read the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat During Difficult Times by Katherine May. It is a beautiful exploration of the natural world during this season of shorter days, retreat, and regeneration. Katherine...
Kaleidoscope – October 2022
Deep Gratitude Dear Rainbow Friends and Families, My deepest gratitude for the energy, orchestration, donation, and collaboration that went into realizing the successful return of the beloved Harvest Hoedown. The day was filled with joy, laughter, entertainment, and...
Kaleidoscope – May 2022
The Final Week of the School Year Approaching the final week of the 21-22 school year, we embrace reflection and gratitude. Your children prepare Student Led Conferences and share a portfolio of carefully selected work that speaks to their story of growth. The...
Kaleidoscope February 2022
The return to school in 2022 unfolded at a brisk pace reinforced by pandemic stress, student narratives and conferences, re-enrollment planning, and more. My recent conversations with staff, parents, and students have shared a theme of “emotional erosion” describing...
Kaleidoscope October 2021
October 2021 Kaleidoscope The turn of the seasons is in full swing. The morning greets us with crisp autumn air and the afternoon sun provides a welcome warm up for outdoor activities. This time of year is filled with breathtaking beauty. A final burst of bounty...
Kaleidoscope – January 2021
Kaleidoscope - January 2021 We are excited to dig into the Pollyanna Racial Literacy Curriculum where every voice counts, particularly those that are least often heard. We are using this curriculum as a supplement to what we already teach and it so naturally fits into...
Kaleidoscope- September 2020
The autumn equinox ushers in the final harvest season and delights with warm hues painting the leaves and landscape. We watch as the creatures of the natural world busy themselves with preparations for the winter months. I find that the pace of our school community...
Kaleidoscope – July 2020
The Many Wonderful Things Happening at Rainbow The Kaleidoscope Communication As I sit to write my very first Kaleidoscope to you all, I can’t help but pause to reflect on the very nature and context evoked by the name of this publication. The etymology of the word...