A Note from the Principal

11/1/2025 8:33 pm

Principal Cummings discusses Veterans Day, the Great Pumpkin Smash, parent-teacher conferences, and more in this week's SMORE.

The Spirit Wear Holiday Store is OPEN!

11/1/2025 8:30 pm

By popular request… it’s back! 🎉 The Holiday Store is open for ONE WEEK only with fall favorites, new designs, and more red — new Prospect Lifestyle looks, tumbler, ½-zip pullover, leggings + more. All proceeds support the PTO and everything arrives before the holidays! ❤️🐾 Shop here!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/prospect-shop

Author Visit and Autographed Books for Grades K-1

11/1/2025 8:24 pm

Prospect School is delighted to welcome author Refe Tuma on Thursday, November 13th. He is the author of the popular "What the Dinosaurs Did..." series! Mr. Tuma will talk with students about his career as author and discuss his books with kindergarteners and first graders on Thursday, November 13.

To order personalized autographed copies of his books please return this form to the Prospect library by November 13. (It will also be sent home on paper with your kindergartener or first grader.) You can pay via cash, check made out to CCSD181, or via Skyward. See these directions for how to add the fee and pay via Skyward. Autographed books will also be available for purchase after November 13 while supplies last.

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Swanson, Teacher-Librarian at rswanson@d181.org

D181 Speaker Series

11/1/2025 8:08 pm

There is still time to register for the Community Speaker Series webinar on November 5 at 7pm -- Dr. Jonathan Singer, Youth Mental Health: Signs, Safety, and Success. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from an expert in youth mental health on the challenges teens face today and how parents can best support them. All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording. Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSS-Singer

Minted Fundraiser

11/1/2025 8:05 pm

Make your holiday card and gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted.com using Prospect PTO's unique code FUNDRAISEPROSPECTELEM at checkout. You'll get a 20% discount and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to Prospect's PTO at the end of the year. Thank you so much for your support!

Halloween Candy Collection

11/1/2025 8:03 pm

Have leftover Halloween Candy? Donate it to Chicago Survivors! EcoPanthers will be collecting Halloween candy in the Prospect foyer November 3rd through November 17th.

Stock the Lounge -- 4th Grade Families!

11/1/2025 7:57 pm

Let’s make sure our teacher/staff lounge stays stocked with snacks and drinks to keep everyone fueled and appreciated throughout the day!

If you’re able, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448ABA629A6FB6-60036827-4thgrade

We will collect the items on Tuesday, Nov 11th, 2025 between 8:15 and 8:40 am in the car line of Prospect Elementary.

Cooking Enrichment Club!

11/1/2025 7:56 pm

See the attached flyer for a new club offered this winter!

You're Invited to Attend the November PTO Meeting

11/1/2025 7:54 pm

The PTO Board of Directors is hosting a general meeting on Tuesday, November 18th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Prospect School. This is a great opportunity to learn more about PTO volunteer roles, get updates/give input on current projects, and answer any questions you may have. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!

Wrapping Up Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser

11/1/2025 7:50 pm

Thank you for your involvement in the Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser benefiting Prospect School PTO. Our fundraiser was a success because of our wonderful Prospect families. A huge congratulations to our Top 10 sellers ... Elliot Lewis, Ford Crooks, Elle Lizzadro, Will Barron, Aaron Means, Allison Teubl, Reagan Shah, Autumn Lang, Madelyn Weibel, and Travis Weibel. Prizes will be distributed to students in the next few weeks. Please look for them in your child's backpack. Thank you for your amazing support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss