Metcalf Lab School Funds
Total funds: 6
Naffziger Family Fund for Metcalf Teachers
The Naffziger Family Fund for Metcalf Teachers was established in 2020 by Audrey Naffziger and Janette Bruns. Funds may be used toward expenses for materials not otherwise covered through traditional sources.
Metcalf Enhancement Fund
The Metcalf PTO Fund (formerly the Metcalf Parent Enhancement Fund) was established in 1997 and supports the activities, programs, and operations of the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University.
Metcalf General Fund
This fund supports the general operating needs of the Metcalf Lab School. The Thomas Metcalf School is the Laboratory School of Illinois State University, serving children from preschool through eighth grade. The Metcalf General Fund supports the general operating needs of the Metcalf Laboratory School. The Thomas Metcalf School is the Laboratory School of Illinois State University that serves children from preschool through eighth grade.
Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts
The Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts will provide funds to support performance related expenses such as costumes, props, licensing fees, and the like for the theatre/music/drama program at Thomas Metcalf School. Recognition and appreciation to the Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts, with a statement about Evelyn Madigan, will be noted on performance programs whenever the funds are used to support such programs, in any way. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Foundation Endowment Pool. The Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts will provide funds to support performance related expenses such as costumes, props, licensing fees, and the like for the theatre/music/drama program at Thomas Metcalf School. Recognition and appreciation to the Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts, with a statement about Evelyn Madigan, will be noted on performance programs whenever the funds are used to support such programs, in any way.
Thake Family Endowment for Thomas Metcalf School
The Thake Family Endowment aims to inspire creativity and excellence in teaching practices of faculty associates at Thomas Metcalf School. The funds from this endowment are dedicated to fostering faculty leadership, supporting professional development, and enriching curriculum through educational research. Created by the Thake family, the endowment honors their deep and lasting connection to Illinois State University and the Laboratory Schools, where they share more than 90 years of combined involvement-as students, educators, a coach, and an occupational therapist. From 1977 to 2007, the Thake Family played integral roles within the Laboratory Schools. Mel Thake was a physical education teacher and coach at Metcalf School, while Barbara Thake worked as an occupational therapist in special education at Metcalf and U-high. Their children, Mary Beth and William, also have strong ties: Mary Beth (Welch) attended the Laboratory Schools from Kindergarten through high school and later took post-baccalaureate classes at ISU as preparation for her medical degree. William (Bill) Thake also attended the Laboratory Schools and ISU, completing his education from preschool through his master’s degree in English. The Thake family is proud to give back to the university and looks forward to seeing the innovative ideas and teaching practice that this award will inspire.