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 remember how to fly?
The highlight of my week is leading fourth grade centering every Friday. Nine and ten year olds are teetering between the imaginal realms of childhood and the rational existence the grown-up world has created. My goal is to savor that imaginal realm as much as...
Alumni Tell Their Story
Live link, click here to watch video: Rainbow alumni panel Thanks to the Rainbow alumni who gathered to talk about transitioning from Rainbow Mountain to high school and college. You are all so amazing. Everyone who attended was impressed with your maturity,...
Changing consciousness
Why do human beings have a desire to change their consciousness? This is one of the questions explored in our middle school substance prevention class today. Drugs are one method of changing consciousness, but they come with significant risks. Natural methods of...
Rainbow is home.
Yesterday I returned from a trip back to my hometown of "Lake Wobegone" in Minnesota. Besides visiting my folks, I saw Garrison Keillor perform Prairie Home Companion live. After spending four days in zero degree weather, Asheville felt like the tropics. The truest...
All I See Is Part of Me
Teachers' new role is to help children feel a part of nature. Here is how one Rainbow Mountain teacher does it: http://theclassroomnaturalist.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/all-i-see-is-part-of-me/
Rainbow’s Basketball Team Starts the Season
All photos by Steven White. Thank you, Steve.
Centering After Sandy Hook Tragedy
The Fourth grade centering went like this today; "Many of your families spoke to you about a tragedy that happened on Friday. Today we are coming together to celebrate the light of peace, love and joy inside us. We are going to share that energy as a community today...
The Secret to Success
What if the Secret to Success is Failure? That is the title of a recent New York Times article detailing what most of us instinctively know: We have to take risks and fail in order to learn. (See my Blog on The Nine Year Change for information on allowing children...
Preschool Mitten Tree
The Rainbow Mountain preschool classes have set up a mitten tree. They are encouraging the community to donate mittens, hats and scarves to Children First/Communities in School from now through 14 December. They've had a great response so far. Thank you!
Amazing Alumni Demonstrate Life Long Learning
In 2012, seven seniors graduated from high school who previously attended Rainbow Mountain. Four graduated in June from Asheville High — all 4 were in the top 10 of their class and National Merit Scholars. One was Valedictorian. The full list of awards and...
The Nine Year Change
Whether your child is several years away from the Nine Year Change, it’s happening now, or it seems like a long time ago, this article is meant to provide insight into the inner life of your child and an articulation of the common struggles of parenting we all share....
November Kaleidoscope: The many colorful things happening at Rainbow
Thanks to many people we had a lovely ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Orchard House last week, led by the Chamber of Commerce. Although we already had the ribbon cutting, there are a few more details to finish up before we receive its Certificate of Occupancy,...
Halloween Hoedown, Big Thanks
A big Thank You to all the Asheville companies and stores who generously gave to our Halloween Harvest Hoedown. The Screen Door Target Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Dancing Bear Toys The Toy Box Camp Rockmont Green River Preserve Sam's Club O. P. Taylor's Lowe's...
2011 – 2012 End of Year Survey Results
September 27, 2012 Dear Parent, The 2011-2012 End-of-Year Parent Survey was administered via the web on July 18 to August 8, 2012. A total of 59 parents completed surveys for 65 children. This was a very good participation level – the highest we have ever had. Thank...
Who Runs the Rainbow Office?
Sandra McCassim, Assistant Executive Director: How can I help you? Although I assist our director, Renee Owen, in many areas, fundraising will be a strong area of focus for me this year. If you'd like to help with fundraising or have some great ideas, I'm the person...
What will the future bring?
I had the pleasure of joining Omega for centering today. After lighting the candle and taking a few breaths, Susan asked us to take out our journals and write a question we are contemplating about the future. Then Susan pulled out "A Book of Answers." We went around...
Teachers Prepare For The School Year With A Staff Retreat
Teachers at Rainbow Mountain prepared for the school year with a day of: art training, being reminded of the importance of balance in our lives, outdoor games, important solo time, great discussions, and more! They are ready for school to begin on Monday!! We hope...
2012 8th Grade Graduation Speeches
Here are the six graduates giving their 8th grade graduation speeches. Each year every 8th grader gets up in front of the community and shows us a little insight into their world. Congratulations to Lucia, Robbie, Forrest, Alec, Jason and Samuel.
