Thomas Metcalf School
Are You in a Teachable Place?
-Kirk Weisler
2012-2013 Application Period Important Dates
Breakfast with BooksFri, 27 Jan 2012Several students in grades 6-8 participated in the first Breakfast with Books meeting on January 18, 2012. Students enjoyed discussing the book, Bystander, together while they feasted on the breakfast that they helped to make. We hope to read another book soon that will be voted on by the students.   [more...] February Market DayThu, 26 Jan 2012February Market Day orders can be placed online at www.marketday.com anytime before 11:00 p.m. on February 3rd. Our school is under the name Metcalf Laboratory School 12262. Market Day is offering a FREE 4 pack of Cookie Dough Cups with any $40.00 purchase and a FREE 1 pound bag of Chicken Gems with any $90.00 purchase. You must enter promo [more...] Japanese Student Exchange OpportunityTue, 24 Jan 2012Would you like to spend some time in Asahikawa, Japan? This student exchange opportunity is part of the Bloomington-Normal Sister Cities Program and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. If you are a junior high or high school student and would like more information, please use the following link: http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/daily-digest/article_8ed020ee-3cb8-11e1-9893-001871e3ce6c.html . Applications are due in March. [more...] |
Montage Needs Your HelpFri, 20 Jan 2012Do you want to donate to the largest (and most fun) fundraiser, Montage, but are not sure what to do? We have come up with a few basket ideas and would greatly appreciate your help in making these items available for auction at Montage on February 11. If you would like to help us out, please sign up [more...] Presidents’ Day at the MuseumThu, 19 Jan 2012The McLean County Museum of History is holding Presidents Day at the Museum on Monday, February 20th from 12-4 p.m. This is an educational family event and is free and open to the public. Educational activities and displays are appropriate for ages 4 and up and include a mock election, presidents scavenger hunt and matching [more...] Montage Tickets Are Still AvailableThu, 19 Jan 2012Do not forget to buy your tickets for the Metcalf Montage on February 11! It is your chance to go back to the EIGHTIES and help support your children at the same time. Pull out that old prom dress, tight roll your jeans, slip on some leg warmers, banana clip your hair, wear your friendship beads, or just come as [more...] |