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.
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...
Kaleidoscope – January 2015
“The only way to stop the juggernaut is to stop running, and start thinking of time as music that we don’t want to stop the flow of, or a gift with which we have been graced.” Phil Cousineau, Once and Future Myths.” Happy New Year! I love how we have a New Year in the...
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...
Sallie, Lauren and Louisa Ford
You know our music teacher, Sue Ford, right? But did you know that all three of her daughters attended Rainbow at one time? Or that they're making names for themselves in big ways? Sallie Ford Sue's daughter Sallie, all of 27, is not only "googleable" but, she's even...
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...
A Maya Angelou Quote
Maya Angelou was an important figure in the literary world. More than that, she was a role model and her powerful words resonate with so many.
Third Grade – Legend of Chocolate and the French Broad Chocolate Lounge
The Legend of Chocolate The third grade class just completed a unit on the Legend of Chocolate in Spanish. Their Spanish teacher, Cynthia, worked with West, their third grade teacher, to create a unit that would complement what the students were learning in their main...
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...
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....
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...
Omega Lock In – Astronomy and Myth
The Astronomy Unit On Thursday, October 20th, the Omega class had a Lock-In at Rainbow - but this event might be better-called a Lock-Out because the event was in honor of their current unit. One Omega teacher, Jason, helped students discover constellations, planets,...
Thanksgiving Food Drive – Grateful for our RCS Donations!
The Third Grade Huskies held a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Children First, a local organization that is dedicated with empowering and advocating for children and adults who face poverty. RCS has teamed up with Children First on projects throughout the year and the...
