New Recess Running and Pacer PAWS

10/25/2025 7:23 pm

We have started an optional activity at lunch recess for our students called Recess Running! Students may walk or run laps around the field and earn Panther PAWS which can be traded in for toe tokens or saved up for a free choice PE class! If you see your child wearing a chain with red feet know they are participating in the activity! There are many studies on the benefit of exercise prior to academics including better attention, focus, and improved test scores. This activity is offered every single day for grades K-5!!! Special thanks to Miss Fitzgerald and Mrs. Imrisek for managing this program!

Minted Fundraiser

10/25/2025 7:21 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!

Family Reading Night

10/25/2025 7:20 pm

Thank you to everyone that was able to come out and explore and celebrate the works of Christina Soontornvat! We hope you had as much fun as we did. We look forward to reading one of her books together as a school as a part of One Book One School in early 2026. We are also excited to welcome her for an author visit in May, when she will present to students during the school day and attend Fine Arts Night.

Save the Date: Spring 2026 Parent Night Out

10/25/2025 7:12 pm

Mark your calendars! The Spring Parent Night Out will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Hinsdale Golf Club.

We are looking for a few more helpers to assist with event planning, securing sponsorships and/or assembling raffle items. If you would like to volunteer, please email prospectptopresident@gmail.com.

Prospect Prides

10/25/2025 7:00 pm

Thank you Prospect Community for your generosity during our Sock-tober drive! We collected almost a full transport bin of socks. People's Resource Center was surprised and thankful for the number of socks collected! Thank you also for the book fair change donations.

*Prospect Cares is a new committee that supports needs within our own Prospect community and communities around us. If you want to collaborate or know a need, please reach out!*

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This year the 2025 Fall Book Fair raised over $2000 for new books for Prospect's Library. Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Bodrozic carefully selected an array of new books for our children to enjoy!

We want to thank all the volunteers that made this year's book fair a success. From set-up to take down, working the registers, and helping parents and students find books, we could not have done this without you. Thank you to Megan Bartelli, Trisha Lewin, and Olivia Rickert, our Book Fair Co-Chairs, and the parent volunteers, Manish Kumar, Simmi Rakalla, Katie Schmidgall, Oojwala Rajmane, Parin Katwala, Shuqing Stacker, Sarah Herrmann, Lindsay Uthe, Mallory Solchenberger, Sana Khan, Kerissa Ellenberger, Maureen Bowyer, Pari Pappas, Divya Punjabi, Julie Steele, Kristen Kester, Bevin Gniadecki, Linda Garbis, Danielle Boyajian, and Anne Lewis.

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Family Reading Night, featuring the works of author Christina Soontornvat, could not have been a success without our amazing librarians, Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Bodrozic, and our Committee Chair, Gretchen Kotleba, who has chaired Family Reading Night for the past three years, this being her last! We are going to miss her so much! Thank you for all you've done! Thank you to Sarah Kelley for assisting Gretchen this year, as well as the teachers and staff who made it a magical night for everyone: Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Duffy, Ms. Bailey, Mrs. Nardulli, Mrs. Bergin, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Bodrozic, Mrs. Andrlik, Mrs. Matt, Ms. Scudella, Mrs. Litman, Mrs. Rudiger, and Mrs. Mundt. It was a great turn out and kids and parents had a great time!

A Note from the Principal

10/18/2025 11:35 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn about Prospect's upcoming Unity Day (October 22nd) and more!

Family Reading Night

10/18/2025 10:32 pm

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND FROM 6-8PM FOR FAMILY READING NIGHT!

We will be exploring the works of Christina Soontornvat all year long, with a one book, one school and an author visit in the Spring. Kick off the the year long celebration at Family Reading Night with your family and friends by participating in a variety of activities, including:

-Meet the creatures of Crosstown Exotics
-Make a lotus flower
-Play a math map game
-Create your own masterpiece
-Flash your best smile in the Photo Booth
-Support the Prospect Library with every book fair purchase, and more!!

Lotus flower cookies will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis to attendees with parent approval in accordance with district policy. Ingredients for cookies are as follows: Unsalted butter, sugar, Eggs, Baking powder, Pure vanilla extract, Unbleached flour, Powdered sugar, Skim milk, and Corn syrup. If there are any questions, please email familyreadingnight@prospectschoolpto.org.

Volunteers Needed for the Book Fair!

10/18/2025 10:30 pm

The Book Fair Committee needs your help! We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to assist with setup on Monday, October 20th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Even if you can spare just an hour, your support will make a big difference.

If you’re available to lend a hand, please sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45A8A92EA6FE3-58883667-fall

Any questions, please email bookfair@prospectschoolpto.org
Thank you for your support!

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser -- EXTENDED

10/18/2025 10:28 pm

The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO will be extended for ONE MORE WEEK! The new deadline to order products in time for the holidays will be Friday, October 24th. Use the attached link and Prospect's School ID -- 12653 -- to place your orders. 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

Let's Raise Some Dough

10/18/2025 10:20 pm

Back by popular demand, 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 -- just in time for Halloween! Pizzas can be baked within 48 hours, so make it right away, or save it for an easy dinner on the big day. Orders must be placed by October 27 using this link.