A Note from the Principal

1/31/2026 11:10 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings!

International Night!!!

1/31/2026 11:10 pm

One World Night!!
📍 Prospect Elementary
📅 Thursday, February 5th
⏰ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come see the following showcases by classmates and enjoy a celebration of cultures:
Greek Dance
Persian Classical Music
Italian Tarantella Dance
Palestinian Poem Reading
Indian Dance
Japanese Sword Demonstration
Chinese Opera Video and Candy art

Get Ready for Spirit Week: February 9-13!

1/31/2026 11:06 pm

Do you HEART Prospect?

1/31/2026 11:05 pm

Support Prospect PTO and enjoy heart-shaped pizzas just in time for Valentine's Day! Choose from a variety of take-and-bake pizzas, a DIY personal pizza kit, as well as salads and desserts for an easy and fun meal. Follow the QR code or click this link to order. Pick-up will be at the end of the school day on Friday, February 13th.

Tickets are Selling Quickly -- Don't Miss Out on Panther Prom!

1/31/2026 11:04 pm

A throw-back prom-themed event featuring music spun from the 1990s and 2000s, a photo booth, raffle prizes, and more! This is a great way to have a fun adult night out while also raising money for the Prospect PTO. The PTO finances school assemblies, student clubs, teacher support, classroom parties, Science Week, One World Night, One Book One School and SO MUCH MORE.

Saturday, March 7
7:00-10:00 PM
Hinsdale Golf Club

Cost: $125 per person includes heavy appetizers and drink tickets.

Attire: Feel free to lean into the theme or stick to classic cocktail attire. (In keeping with Hinsdale Golf Club policy, denim is not allowed.)

Flowers: Get ready for your prom pictures by purchasing a wrist corsage and boutonniere, made by former Prospect 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Turrentine! These will feature white flowers that will match any outfit. Pick-up onsite.

Transportation: Book a ride in style with Chicago Original Limousine and mention Prospect for $10 off your ride (plus a portion of the ride will go back to the PTO). This offer is valid for the entire month of March, so please consider this for your spring break airport transit as well!

Official Prom After Party: Head down the road to DJs after the event for the official after-prom party! A portion of the sales for the evening will generously be donated back to the PTO, plus they are keeping the kitchen open late featuring Panther Potato Chips to satisfy your late-night cravings.

Raffle coming soon!

Click here for tickets, corsages, and "Buy It Now" items.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Gold
Home Run Inn
Meade
Melissa Montayne

Friends of Prospect
Turano Bakery
CHT
Band and Wire
Rooted Chiropractic

Discount on After School Programs

1/31/2026 10:54 pm

The proceeds from the following after school programs, all offered at a $20 discount, will benefit the Prospect PTO. This is a win-win if you are already planning to sign your child up for any of these programs. You get a discount and the PTO benefits!

NEW! Crayola Kids Art Academy Gift Certificate
Good for spring session running from March 20-May 15

Elementary Golf School Gift Certificate
Good for the spring session of after school golf lessons starting in April 2026

Language Labs Gift Certificate - French
Gift certificate for French club Fall 2026 session

Click here to purchase. Thank you to the Chess Club, Language Labs, Elementary School Golf, Crayola Kids Art Academy, and Maureen Claffy Art Academy for your partnership.

5th Grade Winter Pool Party

1/31/2026 10:54 pm

Only 9 DAYS LEFT to RSVP + PAY for the annual 5th grade Winter Pool Party!

*We are also looking for Dads that can help supervise in the locker room at the beginning of the party and at the end.*

All details can be found in the sign-up genius description - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BA8AA23A1F49-61568726-winter

We look forward to celebrating with our 5th graders!

-- Winter Party Chairs -- Kristen Timson, Jen Zappas, and Olivia Rickert

Stock the Lounge

1/31/2026 10:52 pm

Hello 2nd Grade Families!

We’re inviting you to help restock the staff lounge with drinks, coffee, tea, snacks, and other treats for our wonderful teachers and staff. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.

Please sign up for a slot using the link below. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448ABA629A6FB6-61840414-2ndgrade

Items will be collected on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 between 8:15-8:40am in the car line of Prospect Elementary.

5th Grade Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club - Spring Session

1/31/2026 10:49 pm

Is your child interested in robotics? Do they want to know more about coding? Prospect's Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club is a club for 5th-grade students to learn to design, build, and program robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits. Because students will work in small groups to complete projects created specifically for EV3, regular attendance at club sessions is important. *Please note that students will not be able to take the robots home, as all parts will be reused from session to session.

At this time, the club is available to a maximum of 15 5th-grade students and will meet on the following Wednesdays after school until 4:20 p.m.: February 18 & 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, April 8, 15, 22 & 29. Please note, if needed, May 6 will be used as a make-up day.

Please complete the Google Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NG7XMSZIcHt-rQcyb9BmFY4K_AvuXKuq4Pqifs-q1jg/edit#settings) to request registration for the robotics club prior to Monday, February 16. If more than 15 registrations are received, a random number generator will be used to determine participation. You will be notified of your child's participation in the club or waitlist status on February 16. If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bailey (mbailey@d181.org).

Maureen Claffy Art Academy: Builders Club Now Starts Feb 10

1/31/2026 10:46 pm

Come and create three-dimensional forms from custom-printed card stock and fasten with masking tape in a program designed to satisfy the needs of children who want to build objects.

The program helps with small motor skills and assists the young mind in understanding forms in space. The program is designed by artist Maureen Claffy and was piloted within her summer programs. Skill level increases weekly as children bring forms to life.

Register here!