A Note from the Principal

5/9/2026 9:54 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about Spring Bridge Pre-Assessment, Senior Clap-Out, and more!

ABC Countdown: Week of May 11

5/9/2026 9:50 pm

Jacob Grant Author/Illustrator Visit for K-2

5/9/2026 9:45 pm

Field Day: T-shirt Class Assignments

5/9/2026 9:30 pm

Field Day: Kona Ice Ingredient List

5/9/2026 9:28 pm

Each child will receive a Kona Ice during Field Day on May 27th. Please double check the ingredient list and let Mrs. Richardson (the school nurse) know of any concerns. If you prefer to bring in your own treat for your child it can be stored in her freezer.

Purchase Legends of Lotus Island Books #2 and #4

5/9/2026 9:21 pm

Did you miss buying additional books from the Legends of Lotus Island series at Fine Arts Night? Good news!

We have extra copies of book 2: Into The Shadow Mist. Choose paperback and unsigned ($8), or hardcover with Christina Soontornvat's autograph ($17). Discounted copies of book 4 are also available ($12). These can be purchased until Wednesday, May 13 with cash, check or Venmo. See this order form for more information, or email Mrs. Swanson -- rswanson@d181.org. Thank you!

5th Grade End of the Year Party Signup

5/9/2026 9:17 pm

5th graders: Let’s kick off the beginning of summer with a fun summer-themed party at Ruth Lake!

Parents: sign up your 5th grader up to attend by sending $35 to Megan Caplis by 5/11.

Venmo is @Megan-Caplis
Zelle is megan.caplis@gmail.com

Prospect Teacher and Staff Gifting

5/9/2026 9:15 pm

To show our appreciation to Prospect staff, the PTO is using GiftCrowd to facilitate year-end gifting to Prospect staff. GiftCrowd enables families to make a contribution to any staff member and include a personalized message. (Room Parents will continue to coordinate classroom teacher gifts.)

Click here to access the Prospect staff gifting page.

Notes:
- You may choose to give to whomever and however you wish. But gifting a smaller amount ($2-$5) to staff who work with most students is appropriate as this is one collective, school-wide gift.

- This is a comprehensive list (less the classroom teachers who will have their gifts coordinated by room parents). Our intention is to include everyone that families may have a connection to in order to streamline your gift-giving process.

- Please note that while teachers/staff will see which families contribute to the collective gift, the amount you contribute will be private.

- Unlike the holiday GiftCrowd, custodians are included on this list. Mr. Angel is retiring at the end of the year after MANY years as a Prospect custodian.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by Thursday, 5/21. Gifts will be distributed on Friday, 5/22. Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

Camilla Quan Selected for Illinois State Art Show

5/9/2026 9:12 pm

We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Camilla Quan, whose artwork, 3 Pumpkins Collage, was selected for the Illinois Art Education Association State Art Show. As part of this honor, her artwork will travel throughout Illinois over the next year as part of the exhibition. Congratulations, Camilla, on this outstanding achievement!

Prospect Students Featured in the D181 Art Show

5/9/2026 9:07 pm

We are excited to share that several Prospect students have been selected for the D181 Art Show at The Community House!

The art show will be on display from May 6th to 15th, and we hope families will stop by to enjoy this wonderful celebration of student creativity. It is always so special to see our students’ artwork showcased in the community. The show will be open to the public throughout its run.