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.
First Grade Makes Africa Connection
Studying Africa Our first grade Cheetahs are on an adventure! They're studying the continent of Africa, its people and cultures. They also have some awesome hands-on experiences that are part of their learning. First, Sara Stender, our Campaign Manager is headed for...
Puppeteer Hobey Ford Presents Animalia
Hobey Ford at Rainbow Community School Fantastical characters and sound effects. Incredible stories, puppets and sound effects. All this and more if you come see Hobey Ford! It's Saturday, February 28 at 3:30 pm. We'll start with a sing-a-long with Sue Ford. Doors...
Building an anti-racist classroom
Empowering All. Validating a Pedagogy of Difference. The recent slayings in New York, Ferguson, and other places (recent, past, and ongoing) have weighed heavily on the hearts of educators who are working hard to create a more just world. However, educators are all...
RCS Staff Heads to Burton Street Community Center
As you know, Wednesdays are early-release days at Rainbow. This is because staff can use these days to update their professional development and participate in trainings that enhances their classroom teaching. Rainbow teachers and staff headed over to Burton Street...
Chain Reactions – Third Grade Science Unit
Just before our winter break, the third grade class completed a unit on how things work. They investigated what might make a machine do what it does. At the end of their unit, they invited the whole school to watch as different groups of students made their wonderful...
Gourmega
Come on out, eat a delicious meal, and help Omega raise money. It's a win! win! win! This fun event is for Rainbow families.
Rainbow School Open House
Please join us for our RCS Open House. When: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Time: 4-6 pm. For: Kindergarten - Omega
May Day Celebration
Please join us our our May Day celebration! When: Tuesday, May 5th, 2015. Where: Outdoor classroom When: 10:30am
Teacher Work Day
RCS will not have classes on Monday, April 6, 2015. It is a Teacher Workday. We will see you on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015!
RCS Spring Break
RCS will be closed the week of March 30 - April 3, 2015, in observance of Spring Break. Be safe, healthy, happy and enjoy the new season!
SHINE!
Due to the weather, SHINE has been rescheduled for Friday, March 6, 2015 at 5:30pm There will be food and some great programming! Place: RCS Auditorium
Student-led Conferences – March 12-13
RCS will not have regular classes on Thursday, Mar. 12 and Friday, Mar. 13, 2015. Students will present their learning to parents and families. See your child's teacher for details on times and what to expect.
Mid-winter Break – Feb 16-17
RCS will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 for our mid-winter break. Stay warm, stay safe and play in the snow!
Teacher Work Day – School Closed
RCS will not hold classes on Friday, February 13, 2015. This is a Teacher Workday. School offices will be open.
4th-8th Grade Ski Trip
The annual 4th-8th grade Ski Trip! Date: Friday, January 30. Note: this has been RESCHEDULED from Friday, Jan. 23, which is now a regular school day. Time: All Day Place: Cataloochee Ski Area
Martin Luther King Holiday
RCS will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. When: January 19, 2015
Parents’ Night Out
Come help support Omega students with their DC Fundraiser. When: 1/16/15 Time: 6:30pm. Where: RCS Butterfly House
The results of meditation in schools
Children have been meditating at Rainbow since 1977, but now some public schools are realizing the benefits of meditation. Check out this wonderful story about how suspensions and violence are radically down at this urban school in San Francisco, and academic results...
