5th Grade Fall Party Signup

9/21/2024 10:48 pm

Calling all 5th graders! Get ready to GLOW at the Fall 5th Grade Party, October 6 at Ruth Lake Country Club with special guest DJ Maximus, glow putt putt golf, tee shirt making and MORE!

Please use this link for more information and to RSVP

This event is also made possible by parent volunteers. Please use this link to our Volunteer Signup Genius.

We are looking forward to a fun night to kickoff 5th grade for this amazing class! If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Emily Barron - emilyeg10@gmail.com 
Kristyn Dunn - dunn.kristyn@gmail.com 
Harley Houser - harley.culbertson@gmail.com 

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2024

9/21/2024 10:45 pm

We are pleased to announce the official kick off of our 2024 Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need support from our amazing families. We encourage you to spread the word to your friends and family, near and far!

9/27 Kick-off Date: The Charleston Wrap catalogs with registration instructions will be coming home with your students on Friday, September 27th.

10/18 Order Deadline: In order to have products delivered in time for the holidays, we need to submit the orders by Friday, October 18th.

Prospect’s School ID: 12653

All orders will be done online and delivered directly to your homes. Once you receive your catalog you can register your student online. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student. 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!

Please let our gift wrap team know if you have any questions at giftwrap@prospectschoolpto.org 

Thank you for support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss

GIRLS Inspiration Club

9/21/2024 10:41 pm

Attention 4th and 5th-grade girls! Are you interested in having some fun after school? Join us once a month on Wednesdays for the GIRLS Inspiration Club. Please see the attached flyer for the dates. If your daughter is interested, please complete the permission slip and return it to the office by Friday, October 11th. Our first meeting date will be October 18th!

October PTO Meeting

9/21/2024 10:38 pm

Join us Tuesday, October 8th, at 2pm for our first general PTO meeting of the school year. Help us plan by submitting your RSVP HERE and sharing with us what you would like to learn and/or discuss. Thank you!

Panther Mascot Needed

9/21/2024 10:36 pm

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year on October 6th! We’re looking for a parent volunteer to dress up as our beloved Panther mascot for the D181 annual mascot race. The mascot 25-yard dash is typically around 9:40 a.m.

If you’re interested, please email Nicole Turano and Lauren Gray at president@prospectschoolpto.org 

Want to help with the Spelling Bee?

9/21/2024 10:33 pm

The PTO is looking for a volunteer to chair the Prospect Spelling Bee. The chair will work with Prospect staff to help organize materials for the class bees (grades 3-5) and then communicate with the winning students' families information about the spelling bee. With the help of staff, the chair will host the spelling bee at Prospect in mid-January. If you are interested in helping, please email president@prospectschoolpto.org 

Can you refer a CPA?

9/21/2024 10:31 pm

The Prospect PTO accountant who has generously donated his time for many years is retiring. The Prospect PTO and other D181 PTOs are looking for a CPA to establish a partnership with. Do you have a recommendation? If so, please e-mail Nicole Turano and Lauren Gray at president@prospectschoolpto.org - thank you!

Prospect Ukulele Club Registration Now Open!

9/21/2024 10:25 pm

Prospect Ukulele Club is about to begin!

Ukulele Club is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. No previous experience needed!

The club meets Thursdays at lunch recess time (11:25 - 11:50 a.m.) for 8 weeks in the fall and 8 weeks in the spring. When students register, they are signing up to participate for the whole year.

If your child would like to participate, please read the information (complete with calendar) here. 

Then fill out the online registration form by Monday, September 23 here. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kozakis (ekozakis@d181.org).

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents

9/21/2024 10:15 pm

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents
Myron Dueck
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES:
Generative AI (Chat GPT), Technology and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
7:00pm -8:30pm

Education and parenting seem to get a little more complicated with each passing year. Recently, artificial intelligence (or AI) has oozed into our lives, dominated the headlines, and raised concerns. How are parents supposed to keep informed and proactive when technology seems to change overnight?
Join international educational author, long-time educator, and parent – Myron Dueck – for an interesting and informative session that explores change, AI, learning, and screen time.

Can't attend the live webinar? Register and receive a link to the recording.

Prospect Prides

9/21/2024 10:10 pm

Thank you to the parents who helped Mrs. Richardson organize students for vision/hearing screening: Jaime Weibel, Beth Hoekman, Nicole Turano, Parin Thukral, Charlotte Maloney, Martha Gavin, and Shawn Zadkovic.