rca house system at mt. zion elementary
mt. zion elementary

This year MZES is implementing The Ron Clark Academy House System. It is a dynamic, exciting, and proven way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff. We are using RCA to help our students to build character, relationships, and school spirit. Every student and staff member will "Spin the Wheel" to decide which House they will be a part of. Students will remain in their House throughout their years at MZE. Students will participate in events and activities through the year with their House. Below is a description of each House's crest.

Alturismo heart the heart sits at the top of the crest because the heart is where kindness, generosity, and purity are born. diamond+shield the diamond on the shield in the center of the crest represents the importance of protecting others with unity and wisdom giver altruismo is portuguese for altruism or the givers-and that is what we are known for being griffin with the head of an eagle and the courage of a lion the griffin is one of the most powerful of all animals known for both strength and grace fierceness and nurturing black the color black represents prestige and an elite quality just like our kids we are a house filled with talent and we like to win black is also the one color that contains all other colors representing our goal of empowering all others
Isibindi the mute swan at the top of our crest is the mute swan its beauty speaking volumes and its discernment a reflection of the storied tradition of zulu leadership-astute, compelling and unwavering the ebony tree the african ebony tree pays homage to the awe-inspiring beauty of the continent of our heritage courage isibindi means courage in the language of zulu the zulu axe the ancient zulu axe hewn in the time of shaka zulu pairs shrewd thought with the power to stand firm in the name of protecting land people and spirit. the lion at the center of the crest is the lion living in a pride dedicated to family he is revered throughout the world for his enviable strength and courage green the color green reminds us of the rich and abundance resources of africa
Nukumori the samurai we are kind but strong and know when to strike the dragon represents balance and freedom as well as ancient power and wisdom it has a fierceness that can be unleashed when necessary the cherry blossom known as sakura in japan the flowers represent renewal and remind us that kindness toward others is our tool to renew and succeed the sun the sun over the horizon is a symbol of the nature of our kindness it is perpetual and continual purple associated with benevolent royalty purple is our house color because it reminds us that we are kings and queens
Amistad crossed arms the keys the crossed arms symbolize the keys to unlock the gateway to friendship the castle anchoring the center of the shield the castle represents our foundation of power and protection through comradery friendship the name amistad is spanish for friendship we are the house of friendship the peacock the peacock is our symbolic animal a creature representing the heart's desire to love and protect a friend the peacock has a preserving spirit that never quits and never dies just like us the Knight the knight is the symbol of the protector while the peacock sits quietly on top the knight shows that a fierceness lies within red amistad is the red house because red is the color that embodies the kindness of heart
Reveur the knight the open visored helmet facing forward is typically reserved for the highest ranks of nobility the knight is facing forward to symbolize having dreams and letting nothing stand in your way the unicorn a symbol of freedom healing and beauty the unicorn's powers are both magical and mystical known for its freedom and wild abandon the unicorn is extremely difficult to tame. dreamer our name reveur comes from the french for dreamer or idealist crescent moon the crescent moon symbolizes new beginnings and the making of dreams into reality the moon also represents our symbolic animal the wolf because when the moon comes out the wolves come out blue the color blue instills confidence and passion while releasing all fears and anxiety
Onraka the top the ancient chain mail helmet called a top is worn by brave indian warriors the bengal tiger symbolizing will power and personal strength the bengal tiger is the spirit of our fierceness the emerald dove native to the land of our heritage india the emerald dove symbolizes a pure spirit and deep peace the scales the scales which weigh our actions and values represents perfect balance and unity orange the house color orange represents enthusiasm energy and happiness