3rd Grade Music Program: This is How We Do It - A Day in the Life of 7 Kids From Around the World

2/23/2024 9:43 pm

All family and friends are invited to attend the 3rd grade music program on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Prospect gym.

Students will take you on a musical journey around the world to experience a day in the life of seven kids from different countries.

Each child will help tell the story by Matt Lamothe by speaking, singing and moving to capture the elements of music and play from around the world.

Author Visit for K-3

2/23/2024 9:36 pm

Prospect Elementary is delighted to welcome author Victoria Scott-Miller on Monday, March 4th.

Ms. Scott-Miller will talk with K - 3rd grade students about her career as an author and discuss her new book, Miss Edmonia's Class of Wildfires. In this picture book, students on a field trip to an art museum explore the museum's collection and discover the character traits that make them special.

To order a personalized, autographed copy of this book, please return this order form with payment (cash or check payable to CCSD181) by Thursday, February, 29th. If you miss that date, there will be a signed books available for purchase through March 11th.

The D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo

2/23/2024 9:32 pm

Mark your calendar for the D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo on Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm in the HMS Cafetorium.

This "one-stop shopping" opportunity to learn about a variety of summer activities for students is free and open to the whole community.

It's a great opportunity to talk with representatives from various organizations. Bring your kids. There are lots of fun giveaways and interactive activities!

Free Online Tutoring Service Available through the Clarendon Hills Public Library

2/23/2024 9:26 pm

The Clarendon Hills Public Library now provides library card holders access to free online tutors!

The expert tutors at Tutor.com can help your children work through a tough homework problem, improve their writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and more!

Tutors work 1-on-1 with your child through text or voice-chat and use an interactive whiteboard to share work and ideas. Tutors are available every day from 3pm to10pm (excepting certain holidays).

To use this service, go to tutor.com/clarendonhillspl or click on the Tutor.com link on the library’s Research Resources page of its website. You just need your CHPL card and any Internet-connected device.

Topics covered include math, science, English, social studies, writing, and more. Expert tutors will work with students in kindergarten through 12th grade and can even help with AP®-level and intro-level college coursework. This is a free service for CHPL card holders. For more information, visit this link.

5th Grade Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club

2/23/2024 9:17 pm

Is your child interested in robotics? Do they want to know more about coding? Prospect’s LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Club is a club where 5th grade students will learn to design, build and program robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits. Because students will work in small groups to complete projects created specifically for EV3, regular attendance at club sessions is expected. Through the design process, students will develop engineering and coding skills in building and programming robots.

*Please note that students will not be able to take the robots home as all parts will be reused from session to session.

At this time, the club is available to a maximum of 15 5th grade students and will meet on the following Tuesdays after school until 4:15 p.m.:

March 5, 12, 19
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7 (The 14th will be used as a make up day if needed.)

Please complete this Google Form (http://tinyurl.com/RoboticsClubSpring24) to request registration for the robotics club prior to February 28. If more than 15 registrations are received, a random number generator will be used to determine participation. You will be notified of your child’s participation in the club or waitlist status on March 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bailey (mbailey@d181.org)

Prospect Chess Club Starts This Week!

2/23/2024 9:06 pm

Join the Prospect Chess Club!
Starting Thursday, February 29 in the I-Lab from 4:30-5:30pm.  New members can try the 1st week free!
Learn and Play the game of Kings and Queens:
- No chess experience needed. Beginners welcome!
- All New, Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments - Learn Fun New Tactics, Strategies, and Tricks to Improve! - Earn Certificates and Prizes!
- Thursdays: 4:30-5:30 in the I-lab
2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9 **NO Chess Thurs. 5/2
- $179 activity fee (with coupon), use coupon code "Prospect"
Bughouse (team chess) tournament with trophies in chess club this session!
Register Online
www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Email for a free trial week or prorated rate.

Contact: Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com (630) 674-3474

Prospect Prides

2/23/2024 8:54 pm

A big thank you to our volunteers for helping with the pasta hot lunch: David Gray, Lisa DeCourcy, Krysten Thomas, Jasmine Sandu, Oojwala Rajmane, and Alicia Pielsticker.

Thank you to the 1st grade families who helped stock the lounge for February.  We were able to fill it up with drinks, waters, candy, snacks and coffee! 

A Note from the Principal

2/17/2024 2:50 pm

To find out more about the CSCI survey, registration and more, be sure to check out Principal Cummings' weekly S'MORE.

Sip and Shop in Clarendon Hills on March 1st

2/17/2024 11:41 am

Head to Vintage Charm on Friday, March 1 to snag your outfit for the Parents Night Out fundraiser, and then pop over to The Open Door for a cocktail to kick off the weekend. A portion of sales at both places will be donated back to the Prospect PTO to support the new playground. Make sure to mention the Prospect PTO.

Less that three weeks away! Buy your tickets today!

2/17/2024 11:38 am