A Note from the Principal

11/6/2025 6:52 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings for info about Veteran’s Day, parent-teacher conferences, and more!

Spirit Wear Holiday Store Closes Tomorrow!

11/6/2025 5:00 pm

The Holiday Pop Up Store is packed with fall favorites, new Prospect Lifestyle designs, and brand new items. If you missed it the first time around, now’s your chance to grab it before the store closes Monday, November 10th. All proceeds support the Prospect PTO, and every order will arrive by mid December, just in time for the holidays. Shop here now!

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

Author Visit and Autographed Books for Grades K-1

11/6/2025 4:49 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 a personalized autographed copy of his books please return this form to the Prospect library by November 13. (It was also 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

You're Invited to Attend the November PTO Meeting

11/6/2025 4:45 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!

Stock the Lounge!

11/6/2025 4:42 pm

Let’s continue to 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.

Thank you!

🍩 National Donut Day Fun!

11/6/2025 4:40 pm

The Teacher and Staff Appreciation committee would like to thank Dunkin Donuts at 11204 31st Street in Westchester for treating our teachers and staff to delicious donuts on National Donut Day! You made our day extra sweet! 🍩

Minted Fundraiser

11/6/2025 4:35 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!

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