Welcome to the Rainbow Community School Blog!
RCS News and Updates
We are so excited to share with you everything that makes Rainbow such a unique blend of holistic education, academic excellence, social responsibility, and integrated community. Here you can find our reflections on the seven domains, our opinions on mindfulness in schools, our upcoming events, and how we’re revolutionizing education from the inside out. Explore the posts below to get a sense of what being part of the Rainbow community is all about.
Executive Functioning Skills
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolExecutive Functioning Skills Introduction to Executive Functioning Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School and...
The Value of An Electives Program in the Adolescent Experience
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolWhy Electives Matter in Middle School Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School. One of the...
Mistakes in the Math Classroom
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolMistakes in the Math Classroom Many students grow up believing that being good at math means being fast and always getting the right answer. In reality, research...
The Importance of Relationships in Schools – Warm Demanders
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolIntroduction: The Importance of Relationships - Warm Demanders - in Schools Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School...
Play Based Learning: Why Play Is the Foundation of Education
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolPlay in Childhood Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I'm the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School. One of the things that we often...
Brain Breaks: A Technique for Meeting Student Potential
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolWhat Are Brain Breaks? Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the executive director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School. One of the things you've...
The Student-Teacher Relationship
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolExploring the Role of Student–Teacher Relationships Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle...
What if We All Led with Compassion?
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolLeading With Compassion Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer, and I am the Executive Director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School. Several years ago, I ran a...
The Power of Learning Outdoors
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolRethinking What Makes a Learning Environment Powerful When you think about designing a space for truly powerful education and human development, what comes to mind?...
Designing Spaces for Learning
The Director’s Kaleidoscope: Exploring the many colorful aspects of learning at Rainbow Community SchoolWhat do you think of when you hear "school" or "schooling"? Hi, my name is Susie Fahrer and I am the executive director of Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle...
Kaleidoscope – November 2024
Dear Rainbow Friends and Families, If you like, you can listen to this recording. It has been over a year since I have published a Kaleidoscope. This pause has been a mindful one, offering time for reflection on Rainbow’s communication practices, with the goal of...
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...
