A Note From the Principal

10/10/2026 1:25 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings for updates on picture proofs & retakes, White Cane Safety Day, Unity, Halloween festivities, tech ambassadors, and more!

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2026

10/10/2026 12:41 pm

The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO is in the homestretch and we have ONE more week left in our sales. Thank you for your amazing support so far!

10/16 Order Deadline: In order to have products delivered in time for the holidays, we need to submit the orders by Friday, October 16th.

Prospect’s School ID: 12653

All orders are done online and delivered directly to your homes. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student online. After you register, you’ll be able to share your students’ link with your friends and family. Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal and even surpasses it! As a bonus you will also get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Please let our gift wrap team know if you have any questions at giftwrap@prospectschoolpto.org

Thank you for your support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss

Battle of the Books Literary Club

10/10/2026 12:39 pm

The Battle of the Books Literary Club kicks off next Tuesday, October 13th after school in the library. It is a fun club that involves reading cool books and competing with a team of your peers on your knowledge of those books.

All 4th and 5th graders are eligible to join and we need your help to win back the Battle of the Books title for Prospect in the district battle this year! If you are interested in joining, please return the permission slip (which was sent home with all 4th and 5th graders a few weeks ago and extra copies are in the library) to Mrs. Nolin or the Prospect library by next Tuesday, October 13th.

❤️ Spirit Wear Update! 🐾

10/10/2026 12:35 pm

Spirit wear is almost here! We're busy packing orders and expect to distribute most items to classrooms by the end of next week!

Our popular mockneck sweatshirts are taking a little extra time to arrive, but we expect them to be ready in early November and will send them home as soon as they're available! A few other items are also unavailable, and we'll reach out directly to affected families to offer an alternative or refund.

Thanks to your support, we've raised over $2,000 for the PTO! Thank you to everyone who placed an order!

We can't wait to see everyone showing off their Panther pride! Don't forget to wear your gear on Spirit Wear Fridays, which coincide with Pizza Hot Lunch Days! 🍕🐾

One Book One School Activities

10/10/2026 12:35 pm

We hope that you and your family are enjoying The Unlikely Case of Chase and Finnegan! Prospect Library and the Prospect PTO are trying to create a month of wonderful Chase and Finnegan activities for you to further engage in the One Book One School experience.

* Each Prospect student will be given a Chase & Finnegan goodie bag. Thank you, Sarah Mallon and Kelly Moskowitz, of the Prospect PTO for sponsoring and organizing the adorable Chase & Finnegan goodie bags.

*On Tuesday, October 13th Prospect School will be kicking off a Hinsdale Humane Society donation drive. Finnegan was rescued by a kind man named Ryan in our One Book One School book, The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan. We have a lot of pets in our area in need of rescue and the Hinsdale Humane Society relies on donations from kind families like our Prospect families to help them do their important work.

Here is a link to Hinsdale Humane Society's wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YKQMDIE6LAJU?type=wishlist.

Please bring your donations into school starting on Tuesday, October 13th and leave them in the front entrance in the designated collection boxes. The collection drive will end on Friday, October 30th.

We will be tracking which Prospect classrooms bring in the most donations in the K-2 and 3-5 grade brackets. The classrooms with the highest donation counts in each grade bracket will earn front row seats and an opportunity to read a welcome message at the Jasmine Warga author assemblies. The winning classrooms will be announced on Wednesday, November 4th in the morning announcements.

Thank you, Sarah Mallon and Kelly Moskowitz, for all of your help in organizing this wonderful donation drive for pets like Finnegan!

Chase and Finnegan and Friends Art Exhibition

10/10/2026 12:30 pm

Just wanted to send a friendly reminder to bring in your creative cheetah and dog creations to display in the Prospect Library. Thank you to those students who have already brought their amazing art into school. They will be on display for the month of October and on Wednesday, Nov. 4th when we welcome One Book One School author Jasmine Warga to our school.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR PROSPECT LIBRARY’S FALL BOOK FAIR

10/10/2026 12:28 pm

PLEASE JOIN US FOR PROSPECT LIBRARY’S FALL BOOK FAIR
PARTNERING WITH ANDERSON'S BOOKFAIR COMPANY

A reading adventure awaits at our Fall Book Fair! It’s a great opportunity to discover new books, enjoy exciting stories, find early gifts for family and friends, and support our school library. A wide selection of books for all ages will be available, including fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, activity books, and more!

When:
Wednesday, October 21st from 8:25AM – 4:30PM
Thursday, October 22nd from 8:25AM – 3:30PM

Important Info:
-Students in Grades K thru 5th will visit the fair as a class at the times listed below. Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to join their child(ren) when they shop with their class! You are also welcome to send money with your child to shop during this time and our volunteers will help your child manage the purchasing process.
-We accept CASH (smaller bills appreciated) and all major CREDIT CARDS. Sorry no checks.
-Since most items at the book fair are priced at $xx.99 the total due will be rounded up to the nearest dollar when paying with cash.
-You can help our teachers build their class libraries too! Make sure to check out the Teacher Baskets to donate a book to your child(ren)’s classroom.

The Prospect Library directly benefits from a portion of all book fair sales. These proceeds help us add new titles to our collection and replace worn out favorites, ensuring our library continues to grow and inspire a love of reading.

Book Fair Class Schedule:

Wednesday, Oct. 21
8:45 - 9:05: Abitz
9:10 - 9:30: Rediger
9:35 - 9:55: Shramovich
9:55 - 10:15: Tweedie
10:45 - 11:05: Nolin
12:40 - 1:00: Kapotas
1:05 - 1:25: Johnson
1:30 - 1:50: Wheeler

Thursday, Oct 22
8:45 - 9:05: Matt
9:10 - 9:30: Litman
9:55 - 10:15: Palumbo
10:40 - 11:00: Bergin
12:40 - 1:00: Segovia
1:30 - 1:50: Legner
2:20 - 2:40: Bauer
2:40 - 3:00: Mundt

After School Activities

10/10/2026 12:10 pm

Looking for fun and engaging activities after school? Check out our After School Activities page for a variety of programs and opportunities available to Prospect students. From sports and enrichment to arts and other activities, there’s something for everyone!

Explore all available after-school activities in one convenient link: https://www.prospectschoolpto.org/after-school

Prospect Prides

10/10/2026 12:00 pm

Thank you to everyone who made Prospect’s Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day such a success on October 7! Upwards of 150 kiddos showed up early to school to jam to music and decorate their bikes and scooters before our parade, which nearly encircled the whole park! We even saw a few teachers on their bikes.

Our event co-chairs Natasha Nudel and Alex Blair would like to give special shout-outs to Ms. Cummings for all of her help in planning, our Shop 'n Share committee for securing Tom’s Coffee Truck for our under-caffeinated parents, our D181 superintendent Dr. Wipke for attending and cheering on the parade, Sgt. Kane and his CHPD officers for teaching our students about bike safety and leading the parade, and Krista Devlin and the CH Library staff for promoting the event. Check out a recap of the event on the PTO social media accounts!

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A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing 5th grade families for helping us Stock the Lounge this month! 🐾❤️ Your generous contributions of yummy treats, snacks, and much-needed fuel are keeping our wonderful teachers and staff energized and feeling appreciated!

Up next: 4th Grade Families! 🎉

📅 Stock the Lounge Date: November 10th

4th grade families, it’s your turn to help spread the love! Keep an eye out for the SignUpGenius link in the school newsletter and an email from your room moms with details on how to contribute.

Thank you for helping us show our teachers and staff just how much we appreciate all they do! ❤️🐾

A Note From the Principal

10/3/2026 10:27 am

Please check out this week's Smore from Principal Cummings to learn more about IAR reports, the car line and more!