D181 Speaker Series

11/1/2025 8:08 pm

There is still time to register for the Community Speaker Series webinar on November 5 at 7pm -- Dr. Jonathan Singer, Youth Mental Health: Signs, Safety, and Success. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from an expert in youth mental health on the challenges teens face today and how parents can best support them. All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording. Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSS-Singer

Minted Fundraiser

11/1/2025 8:05 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!

Halloween Candy Collection

11/1/2025 8:03 pm

Have leftover Halloween Candy? Donate it to Chicago Survivors! EcoPanthers will be collecting Halloween candy in the Prospect foyer November 3rd through November 17th.

Stock the Lounge -- 4th Grade Families!

11/1/2025 7:57 pm

Let’s 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.

Cooking Enrichment Club!

11/1/2025 7:56 pm

See the attached flyer for a new club offered this winter!

You're Invited to Attend the November PTO Meeting

11/1/2025 7:54 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!

Wrapping Up Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser

11/1/2025 7:50 pm

Thank you for your involvement in the Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser benefiting Prospect School PTO. Our fundraiser was a success because of our wonderful Prospect families. A huge congratulations to our Top 10 sellers ... Elliot Lewis, Ford Crooks, Elle Lizzadro, Will Barron, Aaron Means, Allison Teubl, Reagan Shah, Autumn Lang, Madelyn Weibel, and Travis Weibel. Prizes will be distributed to students in the next few weeks. Please look for them in your child's backpack. Thank you for your amazing support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss

Prospect Prides

11/1/2025 7:00 pm

A big thank you to all the Hot Lunch volunteers for the month of October! Angie Ehmke, Jaime Weibel, Georgia Miocinovic, Kristen Fisher, Abby Ferguson, Amanda Lareau, Jasmine Sandhu, Sana Khan, Shawn Zadkovic, Meredith Cull, Jodi Haraldson-Noonan, Kelly Moskowitz, Kelly Corty, Jackie Poetter, Beth Gandre, Melissa Fanaro, Katie Allanson, Oojwala Rajmane, Diane Crites, Sarah Dybas, Amanda Hamo, Olivia Rickert, Mandy Strinmetz, Stephanie Shah, Jessica Fiscella, Lela Vesecky, Jessica Cooper, Kaitlin Pilcher, Emily Loesche, Angela Goss & Kate Schmidgall.
Many thanks to all the moms!

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A big thank you to Renee Storie, Audrey Crouse, Jackie Mason, and Sarah Herrmann for executing a successful Prospect October 2025 Pizza Fundraiser!

A Note from the Principal

10/25/2025 8:14 pm

Principal Cumming talks about IAR scores, upcoming CogAT testing, and more in this week's SMORE.

Last Chance to Raise Some Dough!

10/25/2025 7:40 pm

Don’t forget to order your pizzas for Halloween! Order Home Run Inn Take 'N Bake pizzas, salads, and cupcakes with easy pick up at the school. A portion of your order will be donated back to the Prospect PTO.

Pick up at the school lobby from 2:45-3:15 on October 30th! Pizzas can be baked within 48 hours, so make it right away, or save it for an easy dinner to fuel your trick-or-treaters. Orders must be placed by October 27 using this link.

https://prospect-school-october-fundraiser.raiselysite.com/