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.
Mandatory Parent Orientation Pre-K
When: Tuesday, August 26, 5:30 pm. Parent Orientation: Meet your child's teacher Find out about how to navigate the online Cornerstone system Classroom orientation Learn more about Rainbow and this upcoming year
Mandatory Parent Orientation K-8
When: Monday, August 25 at 5:30 pm Parent meeting for K-8 parents: Meet the teacher Find out about how to navigate the online Cornerstone system Classroom orientation Learn more about Rainbow and this upcoming year
RCS Tom Sawyer Day
Rainbow Community School's one and only Tom Sawyer Day for the 2014-15 school year! Come out, do a little work, have some food, and help get our school ready for the start of school. Time: 9am - 2pm Lunch will be provided.
World Travelers at Rainbow
With its holistic learning environment, and our research-based methods to elicit creative and critical thinking, many wonderful families have become part of the Rainbow family. New this year to the school is Duncan, a rising second grader. His younger brother Raleigh...
RCS 5th Grade Potluck
The fifth grade class potluck will be held Wednesday, August 13 beginning at 5:30 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone! If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
A ribbon cutting ceremony with the West Asheville Business Association and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. This is an Open House Event with a short presentation beginning at 4:45pm.
2nd Grade Potluck
The RCS Second Grade Potluck is Thursday, Aug. 14th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the RCS Playground. Please contact your child's teacher for more details. We look forward to seeing you!
Kindergarten Potluck
The RCS Kindergarten Potluck will be Sunday, Aug. 24th from 10:30am until 12:30pm. Please contact your child's teacher for more details. We look forward to seeing you!
3rd Grade Potluck
The RCS Third Grade potluck is 5:30pm - 7:00pm on the RCS playground. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing you!
4th Grade Potluck
The RCS 4th grade potluck is at 5:30pm - 7:00pm on Monday, Aug. 18th. Please contact your child's teacher for more details. We look forward to seeing you!
Omega Potluck
Our Omega beginning-of-the-year potluck is Friday, Aug. 21st from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Please contact your child's teachers if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
6th Grade Potluck
Our 6th grade potluck is Sunday August 17 from 5pm - 7:00pm. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Last Day of Summer Preschool
The last day of summer preschool is Friday, Aug. 8th, 2014. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Local Independent Movie Screening – The Quitters
A local independent movie screening called The Quitters is happening at the Wedge! Rainbow Community School is committed to supporting local artists. During the making of the movie, the movie crew filmed some of the footage right here at Rainbow! When: Saturday, July...
Geronimo Owen in the Play Henry V
It's always exciting to hear about what our alumni are doing. Geronimo Owen (a '13 Rainbow graduate) has two roles in Henry V, a play by William Shakespeare. He plays Boy as well as Duke of York. He was pleasantly surprised when he got these roles, never having acted...
The Rainbow Warriors
Students who come to our school become the Rainbow Warriors. They learn about themselves, how to relate to the world, how to live sustainable lives, and how to respect all people. The Warrior is our mascot. There is a story behind the mascot. Its roots are deep in the...
Kathy Clarke – RCS Alumna – Meets Madeleine Albright
"Rainbow caters to success." She also knows what she wants to do with her life: be a writer. And she's pursuing her dream with gusto. She's already doing two internships related to her passion - one in publishing, and the other helping with the publicity for a...
In Gratitude: The Glass Foundation
The Glass Foundation is a private family foundation based out of Asheville, NC. They bestow grants based on Child Development, Environmental Education and Historic Preservation. Rainbow Community School would like to express its sincerest gratitude for...
