A Note From the Principal

11/13/2026 2:36 pm

This week's SMORE from Principal Cummings for a recap on the Veteran's Day assembly and the Shine Bright Club 200!  🐾

The Prospect Holiday Bazaar Is Coming!

11/13/2026 2:35 pm

We are excited about the upcoming Holiday Bazaar and look forward to helping the kids find the perfect gifts for loved ones!

The Holiday Bazaar will be held on Thursday December 10th, from 4-6pm in the gym/MPR. The Holiday Bazaar is a unique event where students can shop for holiday gifts for loved ones, including furry friends. You won’t want to miss it!

Additionally,
- The Spirit Wear Committee will have two tables of great Prospect gear, so be sure to stop by!
- Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare will be selling luminaria kits. Each kit is $8 and contains 5 bags and 5 candles. This is a long-standing tradition in Clarendon Hills that even airline pilots have reported they could see Clarendon Hills glowing from above.

Due to our commitment to providing quality gifts (and inflation), the cost of gifts has been adjusted from a maximum of $10. There will be gifts priced at varying prices up to $10. This allows us to continue offering a variety of thoughtful and durable items, ensuring each child finds something special. We appreciate your support as we work to make this event a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Cash payments are preferred, though credit cards are also accepted for your convenience.

Save the Date: 2027 Spring Fundraiser

11/13/2026 2:33 pm

Saddle up, parents, for Prospect PTO's Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, March 6, 2027! Dust off your cowboy boots and hat! You won't want to miss it!

Lost and Found

11/13/2026 2:30 pm

We have almost 100 items in our lost and found currently. Teachers are encouraging students to check for lost items. Having a name written on the clothing/lunchboxes/water bottles makes a huge difference in helping us reunite these items!

Raising Funds for our Vets!

11/13/2026 2:28 pm

The Philanthropy Club is partnering with Salute, Inc. to host a fundraising event this year to support veterans and their families.
We will be raising funds from November 9th to the 20th, which will be used to purchase gift cards for veterans in need.
Families are welcome to make their contribution via:
Venmo to @Tina-Lattas or
Zelle to Elizabeth Toscano Cardamone 708-203-0890

Additionally, there will be an after school opportunity for students to engage in a hands-on activity to create ornaments to express their gratitude to our veterans.

Stay tuned for ornament making date and time coming up in December.

Get Ready to Shine Bright: Science Week is Blasting Off! 🚀

11/13/2026 2:26 pm

Prospect families, mark your calendars! Science Week returns March 8–12, and this year we are reaching for the stars! In perfect alignment with our school theme, "Shine Bright! Do What's Right!", we are turning our focus to astronomy and space science.

Here is a preview of what's in store:

Science Week: March 8–12
Science Night: Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Keep an eye out for volunteer and Science Night booth sign-ups in upcoming newsletters. Let's make this our out-of-this-world Science Week yet!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Science Week Committee Co-Chairs: Megan Gayeski Pirajno (megan.gayeski.pirajno@gmail.com | 313-920-2564) or Yali Zhang (yalz889@gmail.com | 630-864-9586).

Incorrect PE Teacher Names on Report Cards

11/13/2026 2:15 pm

There are three PE teachers at Prospect this year. Ms. Duffy is here all day, Miss Fitzgerald is mid day, and Mrs. Conway comes at the end of the day. Some of the classes are shared between them. The incorrect name was attached to some classes. Here is who assigned the grade for your student.

Duffy- Bergin, Wheeler, Litman, Nolin, Mundt, Palumbo, Shramovich, Segovia, Matt, Bauer 

Fitzgerald- Johnson, Kapotas, Rediger

Conway- Legner, Abitz, Tweedie

A Note From the Principal

11/6/2026 8:58 pm

This week's SMORE from Principal Cummings has details on Parent-Teacher conferences. CogAT testing, Veteran's Day Assembly and more!  🐾

Minted Fundraiser

11/6/2026 11:00 am

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 10% of your purchase back to Prospect's PTO at the end of the year. Thank you so much for your support!

4th Grade Families - Stock the Lounge

11/6/2026 10:57 am

Hello 4th Grade Families!

It’s your turn to Stock the Lounge! This is our last collection until 2027, so let’s go out with a bang! Please consider signing up to donate snacks or treats for our amazing teachers and staff. Your generosity is always appreciated!

Drop-Off: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 8:15–8:40 AM during car line drop-off at Prospect Elementary.

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABAB2CAAF5C25-67006979-stock#/

Thank you!
Tina, Yvette & Venous