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A Note from the Principal

11/30/2023 10:54 pm

To find out more about Prospect's Inclement Weather Plan, upcoming NWEA MAP testing and more, please read this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings.

Holiday Bazaar December 9th!

11/30/2023 10:51 pm

The Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 9th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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, there will be a few additional tables to visit while the children shop:

- The Sister School Committee is hosting a drive for William Penn School, and they need crayons, colored pencils, wipes, Kleenex, and used books in good condition. Specifically, they need picture books and easy readers. Also, any books about Superheroes, Barbie, My Little Pony, Lego, Roblox, Fortnite, Weird but True, Guinness books, and graphic novels such as Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Bad Kitty.

- 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 $6 and contains 5 bags and 5 candles. This is a long-standing tradition in Clarendon Hills; even airline pilots have reported they could see Clarendon Hills glowing from above.

-It has been a long tradition at Prospect School to collect toys for the Pediatric Cardiology and Oncology Departments at Hope Children's Hospital. There will be a table to drop off NEW UNOPENED toys and gift cards to Target or Amazon. Thank you for your generosity!

We can't wait to see you there!

Prospect Chess Club: Thursday Dec. 7th 4:30pm in the I-Lab

11/30/2023 10:46 pm

Join the Prospect Chess Club! Thurs. Dec. 7 in the I-Lab 4:30-5:30pm New members can try the 1st week free! Learn and Play the game of Kings and Queens!
- No chess experience needed. Beginners welcome!
- All New, Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments

- Learn Fun New Tactics, Strategies, and Tricks to Improve!

- Earn Certificates and Prizes!
- Thursdays: 4:30-5:30 in the I-lab
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 11/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22
- $179 activity fee (with coupon), use coupon code "Prospect"

Golf at Prospect!

11/30/2023 10:43 pm

Elementary Golf School is offering an exciting junior golf program at Prospect School, designed to expose golf to juniors of all ability levels. This program is created and taught by PGA Professionals, to include lesson plans that are fun, safe, and educational. Youngsters will be given the opportunity to experiment with playing a variety of different shots. Our program teaches basic fundamentals, with plenty of variation for practicing and playing. We will not only teach the shots but also the etiquette, behavior, and finer points of the rules of the game. Our instructors will be able to adjust the level of complexity to each child’s individual level of progress. Check out this flyer for more information.

For more information, or to register for the after-school golf program at Prospect School, please visit www.elementarygolfschool.com or call (630) 853-6348.

Save the Date!!

11/30/2023 10:39 pm

One More Chance to Sign Up for Pasta Hot Lunch

11/30/2023 10:38 pm

The Hot Lunch Committee has worked with Home Run Inn to change up the pasta hot lunch option. Pasta will now served as buttered noodles with parmesan cheese and sauce on the side, so the kids can build their pasta how they like it. For that reason, we wanted to reopen the signup. The signup will be open from 12/3-12/12.

There are 6 pasta lunches left for the year, so the cost would be $40.50. Please find the signup on the PTO website.

After School Art Enrichment

11/30/2023 10:35 pm

Calling all artists!!! There are now 2 classes being offered after school from the Maureen Claffy Art Academy. Choose from Wednesdays or Fridays from 3:05 - 4:30pm at Prospect School. Classes start mid-January and go through April.

CLICK HERE to sign up for Wednesdays
CLICK HERE to sign up for Fridays

2023-2024 Spelling Bee

11/30/2023 9:59 pm

This year, the Prospect School Scripps Spelling Bee will be in person, and third through fifth-grade students will have the opportunity to participate. During the week of December 18th, written spelling bees will be conducted in each third, fourth, and fifth-grade classroom.

The top two students from each classroom will have the opportunity to participate in Prospect School’s spelling bee held in person on January 11th at 5:00 PM. More information regarding the Prospect School spelling bee will be shared with the classroom bee winners after the in-class spelling bee.

The two overall students with the highest scores from the Prospect spelling bee will move on to compete at the District 181 spelling bee. More information will be provided to the school bee winners after the school bee is complete.

Please use the study lists below to practice for the bees.

Class Bee Study List

2024 Words of the Champions

Hope Children's Hospital Toy & Gift Card Drive

11/30/2023 9:58 pm

It has been a long tradition at Prospect School to collect toys for the Pediatric Cardiology and Oncology Departments at Hope Children's Hospital. With the help of Kelly Awick, retired Prospect Teacher, it is our great pleasure to continue this tradition.

Due to the fragile state of the patients the hospital is only able to accept NEW toys in original packaging. We will also be collecting and delivering Amazon and Target gift cards to the hospital to help families whose children are hospitalized this holiday season.

Drop-off Locations: Prospect School Lobby, Mrs. Nolin's Room 114, Mrs. Matt's Room 206.

Gift cards will be accepted in the Office, to Mrs. Nolin, or Mrs. Matt.

Last Day of Collection: Wednesday, December 20th ~ we appreciate your donations!

Prospect Pride

11/30/2023 9:20 pm

Thank you to our Teacher/Staff Appreciation co-chairs, Jaime Weibel and Kiersten Tomson, as well as committee members, Divya Punjabi, Jessica Kaczmarski, Jasmine Sandhu, Gina Heaton, Audrey Crouse, Allison Megalis, and Parin Katwala for helping to set up and provide dinner/drinks for the teachers/staff during parent teacher conferences.

A huge thank you to the 3rd Grade Parents, Megan Caplis, Jennifer Yaremych, Amanda Lizzadro, Angie Ehmke, Roy Thomas, Renee Hillinger, Jen Zappas, Sarah Kelley, Jennifer O'Rourke, Ana Whittingham, Georgia Miocinovic, Ann Tushaus, Nicole Turano, Martha Gavin, Jasmine Sandhu, Olivia Rickert, Blake Gabriel, Vineeta Bonthala, Trisha Wilson, Kirsten Konar, Lauren Gray, and Babu Pichaikani for stocking the teacher's lounge with drinks, snacks, and holiday treats!