Inspired by a video of Venezuelan children using recycled materials to make instruments of the orchestra, teachers piloted Metcalf’s own El Sistema paper violin project, generously funded by the Thake Grant.
Unit: Thomas Metcalf School
Metcalf artists raise $750 for hurricane relief
Thomas Metcalf School’s 2nd and 5th grade students created artwork to sell as part of the collaborative Shells for New Jersey Shores fundraiser.
Metcalf student becomes e-book author
Metcalf sixth-grader Stephanie Chow is the author of a free e-book now available in the Apple iBooks store.
SMART Boards for visually impaired children
A project, headed by Illinois State University staff and laboratory school teachers, is working to make SMART Boards accessible to visually impaired children.
Metcalf launches Breakfast with Books meetings
Several Thomas Metcalf School students in grades 6-8 participated in the first Breakfast with Books meeting on January 18, 2012.
Metcalf earns Dairy Fully Fueled Tour stop
Thomas Metcalf School was recognized for our efforts aimed at building healthier student bodies with a stop on the 2011 Dairy Fully Fueled Tour on Monday, October 17, 2011.
Metcalf students participate in Inter-City Honors Band and Orchestra
Congratulations to the Thomas Metcalf School students who participated in the Inter-City Honors Band and Orchestra Saturday, April 9, at Bloomington Junior High School.
Two Metcalf students participate in Braille Challenge
Thomas Metcalf School students Ethan and Autumn participated in the Braille Challenge in Chicago on Saturday, March 5.
Metcalf Scholastic Bowl team wins state
Thomas Metcalf School’s Scholastic Bowl team competed in the state tournament at Heartland Community College on Friday, May 7, and came away with the first place trophy.
Metcalf teachers honored at College of Education meeting
Several faculty members were recognized for their research and service accomplishments as well as those who are retiring.