A Note from the Principal

10/11/2025 11:20 pm

Please check out the latest SMORE from Principal Cummings for cute photos from Walk to School Day, info about White Cane Day, and more!

Family Reading Night

10/11/2025 11:14 pm

Come celebrate the works of Christina Soontornvat on October 22nd from 6-8pm.

-Meet the creatures from Crosstown Exotics! Back by popular demand!
-Make your own comic strip
-Play a map math game
-Make your own lotus flower
-Create your own masterpiece
-Cookies and photobooth!

JOIN US FOR PROSPECT LIBRARY'S FALL BOOK FAIR!

10/11/2025 11:12 pm

PLEASE JOIN US FOR PROSPECT LIBRARY’S FALL BOOK FAIR
PARTNERING WITH ANDERSON'S BOOKFAIR COMPANY

A magical reading adventure awaits at our Fall Book Fair! It’s the perfect chance to discover new books, dive into exciting stories, and pick up some early gifts for family and friends all while supporting our school library. A wide selection of books for all ages will be available, including fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, activity books, and more!

When:
• Tuesday, October 21st from 8:25am – 3:30pm
• Wednesday, October 22nd from 8:25am – 3:30pm and from 6:00-8:00pm during Prospect's Family Reading Night

Important Info:
• Students in Grades Kinder thru 5th will visit the fair as a class at the times listed below. Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to join their child(ren) when they shop with their class! You are also welcome to send money with your child to shop during this time and our volunteers will help your child manage the purchasing process.
• We accept CASH and all major CREDIT CARDS (sorry no checks).
• You can help our teachers build their class libraries too! Make sure to check out the Teacher Baskets to donate a book to your child(ren)’s classroom.

The Prospect Library directly benefits from a portion of all book fair sales. These proceeds help us add new titles to our collection and replace worn out favorites ensuring our library continues to grow and inspire a love of reading.

Book Fair Class Schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 21st
8:45 - 9:05: Matt
9:10 - 9:30: Abitz
9:55 - 10:15: Tweedie
11:05 - 11:25: Kapotas
12:20 - 12:40: Segovia
12:40 - 1:00: Nolin
1:05 - 1:25: Legner
1:30 - 1:50: Bauer
1:55 - 2:15: Shramovich
2:20 - 2:40: Wheeler
2:40 - 3:00: Palumbo

Wednesday, Oct 22nd
8:45 - 9:05: Litman
9:55 - 10:15: Rediger
11:05 - 11:25: Johnson
12:20 - 12:40: Mundt
2:35 - 2:55: Bergin

You can check-in before arriving at the book fair and your badge will be waiting for you in the office. Just scan the QR code below and follow the prompts. Any questions, please email bookfair@prospectschoolpto.org.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Prospect Performs!

10/11/2025 11:11 pm

Students have many opportunities to shine on stage this year at Prospect School! Please save the date for the student performances listed below!

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

Let's Raise Some Dough!

10/11/2025 11:03 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.

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2025

10/11/2025 11:01 pm

The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO is in the homestretch and we have ONE more week left in our sales. Thank you for your amazing support so far!

10/17 Order Deadline: In order to have products delivered in time for the holidays, we need to submit the orders by Friday, October 17th.

Prospect’s School ID: 12653

All orders are done online and delivered directly to your homes. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student online. 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! As a bonus you will also get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. 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

Kindergarten Music VIP Day

10/11/2025 10:59 pm

This week Prospect kindergarten students can invite their Very Important Person (parent, grandparent, relative, friend) to participate alongside them in music class.

This event is an "informance" -- an INFORMal perFORMANCE presentation to INFORM parents/ grandparents, etc, about what their child will learn and experience in music. VIPS will meet in the music room for a short introduction to their child's music education and then will be joined by their kindergarten student for 25 minutes of joyful music making! Please see the attached flier for more details.

Mrs. Abitz's Class: October 15 - 9:30 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Mrs. Wheeler's Class: October 16 - 10:00 - 10:35
Mrs. Bergin's Class: October 17 - 9:30 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kozakis at ekozakis@d181.org. We look forward to seeing all of our VIPs soon!

Battle of the Books Club beginning at the end of October

10/11/2025 10:56 pm

Battle of the Books Club will be starting soon! Our first meeting is October 28, and it will continue to meet on Tuesdays after school from 3:10-4:10 until February 3. This club is open to 4th and 5th grade students. Club members will work in teams to answer questions about the 20 books from the Battle of the Books list. The Prospect team that earns the most points throughout the club meetings will compete against the other D181 elementary schools at the District Battle of the Books in February! An information letter and permission form went home with 4th and 5th grade students last week, and can also be found here. For questions, contact Mrs. Nolin (bnolin@d181.org) or Mrs. Swanson (rswanson@d181.org).

5th Grade Fall Party

10/11/2025 10:52 pm

Reminder 5th Graders… Get ready for a night of fun at the 5th Grade Fall Party. The event will take place Sunday, October 19th 5:00-7:00 pm at Skyzone Westmont. Please use the link below to the Sign Up Genius for all the party details, payment instructions, and volunteer opportunities. We hope all of our amazing 5th Graders can attend to kickoff their final year at Prospect together!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABA92DA7F4C34-58876056-5thgrade

Sock-tober

10/11/2025 10:35 pm

The Prospect Cares Committee is giving a call out for warm socks for every age. We will also take those socks with tags on them that you never opened from last holiday's gift exchange! Check your drawers :)