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. 

Do you want to be an original?

Do you want to be an original?

"They are so worried about being successful, they want to be a carbon copy instead of an original."  --From last night's lecture by Dr. Cornel West, given to a standing room only crowd at Kimmel Arena at UNCA.  Of course, Dr West was referring to young people being...

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Does your child have a growth mindset?

Does your child have a growth mindset?

Does your child have a growth mindset? This TED video, entitled "The Power of Belief: Mindset and Success" is a powerful reminder of how children can have a mindset to help them achieve what they set out to do. Thank you to Barb King, counselor at Carolina Day School...

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Final Hoedown Results and Children First

Final Hoedown Results and Children First

Partnership with Children First Rainbow, as you may know, has a partnership with Children First. Quite a few of the service learning projects on campus, as well as the Fall Harvest Hoedown directly benefit Children First/Communities in Schools of Buncombe County. We...

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Spelling Really Does Count…

Spelling Really Does Count…

...because it all counts. To my surprise, this article ended up being about something much larger than spelling. It reminded me that holistic education, such as we practice at Rainbow, makes sense for reasons we may not have thought about. Yes, spelling does count....

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Poetry Slam at RCS – Soulspeak

Poetry Slam at RCS – Soulspeak

Poetry SLAM! We have another wonderful event on the horizon: a Soulspeak Poetry Slam! This is a benefit for Manna Food Bank. It's Saturday, December 13th at 7pm at the RCS Auditorium. You can hear Asheville's best and brightest recite and share their poems. A Benefit...

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School at regular time today….

Our assessment is that the main roads are fine and there is no black ice. There are cars out driving in West Asheville without slipping, as far as we can tell. We understand that some of you live further out or have steep driveways. If you are not able to make it to...

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Celebrations, Plays, and Events Galore!

Celebrations, Plays, and Events Galore!

RCS Students Engaged in So Many Activities! If you were on campus this past Wednesday, then  you'd know that we were bustling with so many events centered around experiential education and holistic learning. First Grade Then first grade was hosting the Cold Mountain...

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The secret to innovation….

The secret to innovation….

...is taking risks.   "There is no risk-taking without a culture of trust and respect." ~Tony Wagner. Parents at Rainbow repeatedly cite how the social environment at Rainbow is one of acceptance. It takes courage to take risks, so being surrounding by people who...

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Give our children a fighting chance

Give our children a fighting chance

I often ask, "If we are preparing our children for the future, what does the future look like?"  Hopefully, the world will be much different in terms of our systems and energy use.  When our children are our age, their homes will be heated and cooled with different...

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Rainbow Community School Book Fair

Rainbow Community School Book Fair

Rainbow Community School is once again hosting a Scholastic book fair! It will be in the RCS auditorium (60 State Street entrance). The book fair features the latest and most popular titles for children. Get your Santa list checked off. Or, you can help stock...

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The RCS First Annual Art Show

The RCS First Annual Art Show

Rainbow Community's Artist Reception Food. Wine. Jazzy music. Great conversation. Fabulous art. The First Annual RCS Art Show was a hit! Lots of local and regional artists' work were in the show and the school created an art page for the artwork. The page will remain...

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