Rainbow ES PTSA

Rainbow ES has closed and there is not anyone in the school office. For any information about records or any other questions, please contact the Bavaria District office at
DSN: (314) 468-7429
Civ Local: 0981-183-7429
Civ from U.S.: 011-49-981-183-7429
Civ Fax: 0981-183-7442
DSN Fax: (314) 468-7442
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The Free/Reduced School Lunch applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available. The application can be picked up at any USAG Ansbach Department of Defense Dependents School or at CYS Services Parent Central Services (Katterbach, Bldg. 5818, Room 103; or Storck, Bldg. 6706). The application is also available online and can be filled out electronically by visiting www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/SchoolsReducedFeeLunchProgramApplication.pdf. Once completed, bring the application along with the most current Leave and Earnings Statement for each member of the household working, to CYS Services Parent Central Services. Please note that ALL applicants must reapply every year beginning July 1 for the upcoming school year. Those who qualified last school year but who do not re-apply will be reset to full pay at the start of the school year. To learn more, call the USAG Ansbach School Liaison Officer at 09802-83-2098 or DSN 467-2098.

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Ansbach ES: SY 15-16 Back to School Dates!

For those who will be at Ansbach ES next year, the Sure Start Program for our community will be there. It is a full day preschool program for children who will be 4 by September 1st. Look here for applications and information!

Sure Start Program - Applications can be picked up at AES. Selections will be made in late August.
Sure Start is a full day preschool program that serves military children and families living overseas. In addition to offering a high-quality educational program that reflects best practices in the field, Sure Start also provides health and nutrition, social, and parent involvement services. Close collaboration between families, schools, and the installation community is viewed as essential and a required part of the program.
Enrollment Eligibility
Sure Start is a program for command sponsored four year old dependents (must turn four years old by September 1 of the current school year). Children qualify for Sure Start based on the rank of the sponsor: E1-E4 or civilian rank equivalent is the first priority, E5-E6 or civilian rank equivalent is the second priority and E7-E9 or civilian rank equivalent is the third priority. Additional criteria may be applied (see Sure Start Guide). http://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/eChildhood/PreK.cfm

Closing Ceremony!

Full circle: Rainbow Elementary School brings 29th, final school year to close A crowd of students, their parents, school staff, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach community members and more attended the closure ceremony for Rainbow Elementary School at Barton Barracks June 2.

We had a fantastic student driven closing ceremony. Rainbow will surely be missed!

Some pictures from the Tree Lighting! Thank you to Ms. B. for working so hard with the children!

The Ansbach ES and Rainbow ES 4th through 6th Graders prepared and participated in this annual event. They did a great job!

Rainbow Elementary students show true colors by pledging during Red Ribbon Week Students from U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach closed out Red Ribbon Week at Rainbow Elementary School today.

Rainbow ES: School Shirt Spirit Winners for 24 October! - Mrs. Lane's 2nd Grade! Congrats to them!

No "First Day Jitters" at Rainbow! We had a great day!

Field Day fun!

Rainbow ES: On Wednesday, 21 May, 2014, the five Rainbow ES Illuminations winners took part in the Illuminations Website Virtual Launch Webinar in the RES Information Center. All of the RES winners submitted artwork to the DoDEA-Europe annual Fine Arts e-magazine. They participated along with students all across DoDEA Europe. A few of the Rainbow ES classes, parents, and faculty members were also able to participate in this event. Upon completion of the virtual launch, the RES Principal, presented each child their Certificate of Achievement, while the Educational Technologist pulled up their artwork on the newly launched website for all present to see.

Congrats to Ms. B and the 4th Graders for a great program!

Another great program by Ms. B. and the children!

Rainbow PTSA is loosing some wonderful
People this summer. We wish you all the best at your next adventure and we feel so lucky to have had your outstanding contributions to Rainbow ES PTSA. These are two special ladies that will be missed!

Rainbow ES PTSA's cover photo

Ansbach Middle High School

The Rainbow ES 4th Graders did research on famous peope as part of their Social Studines Standards. They created a report, turned it into a speech, and performed their speech in front of students, parents and teachers! They had to create realistic costumes as well!

Ansbach Middle High School

Mr. D's 6th grade is costructing bridges using software developed by West Point!

Dress up days the rest of the WEEK!
*Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday Dress up Day
*Thursday – Green Eggs and Ham It is ALL Green Day
*Friday – Dr. Seuss Black and White Day

Some pictures from today!

Ms. Carillo checking out books!

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Rainbow ES: This week's Rainbow Connection. Please let us know if you are not receiving this by email!

Look who visited the Host Nation classes today. That is so cool! Thanks Nancy Carillo for taking the time to show our students a true 'carnival' costume!

Ansbach Middle High School

On Friday, December 6th, the students and parents in one of our 6th grade classes had a "Stirfriday" celebration. This event marked the end of a social studies unit about Ancient China and also integrated elements of the 6th grade health curriculum. Students brought in a variety of vegetables and meats, cut, mixed, and cooked them in woks and enjoyed a delicious and healthy lunch. Several students even tried chopsticks for the first time. These students can't wait to find out what they will be cooking at the end of the Ancient Rome unit.

Hour of Code!

Rainbow ES is participating in the Hour of Code at school this week for Computer Science Education Week. Students in grades 3 through 6 were introduced to the activities on Monday, Dec. 9. Students in K through 2 were introduced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The activities and website can also be accessed at home. Please check it out with your child! The web site is: http://csedweek.org/learn

Check out some of the pictures from the Tree Lighting!

The 4th, 5th, & 6th graders from Ansbach ES and Rainbow ES put on quite the show at the Garrison Tree Lighting tonight under the direction of the fabulous Ms. Bolwar!

PTSA Volunteers