A Note from the Principal

12/5/2025 3:11 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings for info on the spelling bee, the winter MAP schedule, and more. 

Holiday Bazaar, Dec 11, 2025 !

12/5/2025 3:05 pm

Please join us for our Holiday Bazaar on December 11, 2025 in the Prospect Gym from 4-6:30!

There will be a table to drop off toys for our toy drive supporting the Pediatric Cardiology and Oncology departments at Advocate Children’s Hospital — Oak Lawn (formerly Hope Hospital). They will be collecting NEW toys (in original packaging - no wrapping please) or gift cards ($15 or less),

Also, fourth- and fifth-grade “elves” (shopping buddies) are needed to help the younger students and siblings shop! Please click the link or scan the code to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A829A3FAC25-60332025-bazaar#/

Prospect Staff Giving Made Easy!

12/4/2025 10:45 am

Reminder that you have until December 18th to use GiftCrowd, the online platform set up to facilitate holiday gifting to Prospect staff. GiftCrowd enables families to make a contribution to any staff member and include a personalized message. (Room Parents will continue to coordinate classroom teacher gifts.)


Click here to access the Prospect staff gifting page.

Notes:

- You may choose to give to whomever and however you wish. But gifting a smaller amount ($2-$5) to a non-classroom teacher is appropriate as this is one collective, school-wide gift.

- This is a comprehensive list (less the classroom teachers who will have their gifts coordinated by room parents). Our intention is to include everyone that families may have a connection to in order to streamline your gift-giving process.

- Please note that while teachers/staff will see which families contribute to the collective gift, the amount you contribute will be private.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by Thursday, 12/18. Gifts will be distributed on Friday, 12/19. Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

Show Your Appreciation to Prospect's Custodians

12/4/2025 10:43 am

This holiday season, we are continuing our long-standing tradition of collecting donations for our wonderful custodial team to show our appreciation for their hard work throughout the year. Donations are accepted until December 18th. Your generosity is much appreciated by our custodial team!

Click here for the custodial gifting link (look for it listed in "Forms").

Prospect Prides

12/4/2025 10:39 am

Thanks a BUNCH to our fall music volunteers who filmed/photographed our kids' music classes in October and November! Kristen Kester, Shawn Zadkovic, Lindsey Housner, Jasmine Sandhu, Georgia Miocinovic, Martha Gavin, Damyant Gill, Katherine Kong, Adena Hartstein, Amanda Hamo, Niti Kumar, Shuqing Stacker, Sai Sunkava, Simmi Rakalla, Pari Pappas, Kirsten Frankfort, Abby Ferguson, Kristen Konar, Dawn Jones, Kaitlin Pilcher, Jaime Weibel, Beth Kronfeld, Megan Bartelli, Jackie Poetter, and Mallory Solchenberger.

A special thank you to Pari Pappas and Kirsten Konar for helping out at the Veteran's Day assembly as well.

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A HUGE thank-you to our amazing Teacher/Staff Committee for the fantastic Parent-Teacher Conference dinner! Our teachers absolutely loved it, and we are incredibly thankful for your kindness! The evening would not have been possible without the support of Divya Punjabi, Kathleen Buchanan, Yvette Doukas, Audrey Crouse, Katie Schmidgall, Denise Novak, Tina Latta, Parin Katwala, and Venous Swan.

Holiday Bazaar 2025!

11/30/2025 8:52 am

Please join us for our Holiday Bazaar on December 11, 2025 in the Prospect Gym from 4-6:30!

Also, fourth- and fifth-grade “elves” (shopping buddies) are needed to help the younger students and siblings shop! Please click the link or scan the code to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A829A3FAC25-60332025-bazaar#/

Brighten a Child’s Holiday — Prospect Cares Toy Drive for Advocate Children’s Hospital — Oak Lawn

11/30/2025 8:47 am

Prospect School warmly invites families to join our annual toy drive supporting the Pediatric Cardiology and Oncology departments at Advocate Children’s Hospital — Oak Lawn (formerly Hope Hospital). This is a long‑standing Prospect tradition: a former Prospect teacher’s son received lifesaving surgery at this hospital, and our community has supported patients there ever since. Due to hospital safety policy, please donate NEW toys in original packaging (not gift-wrapped). Gift cards of $15 or less are also appreciated.

How to help:

• Drop off NEW toys (in original packaging) or gift cards ($15 or less) at: Prospect School lobby; Room 114 (Mrs. Nolin); Room 206 (Mrs. Matt). Gift cards may also be left in the Office.• Scan the QR code on the flyer to give directly via Advocate Children’s Hospital — Oak Lawn’s Amazon Wish List. If you donate online, please add “Love, Prospect School, Clarendon Hills” in the gift note.

Deadline: Thursday, December 18

Please help us reach more families this year — bring a toy or gift card this week and make a child’s holiday brighter. Every student who donates will receive a special Prospect Cares PAW.

Prospect Teacher and Staff Gifting

11/30/2025 8:41 am

This holiday season, we are continuing our long-standing tradition of collecting donations for our wonderful custodial team to show our appreciation for their hard work throughout the year. In addition, we are introducing an online platform called GiftCrowd to facilitate gifting to Prospect staff. GiftCrowd enables families to make a contribution to any staff member and include a personalized message. Room Parents will continue to coordinate classroom teacher gifts.

Click here to access the Prospect staff gifting page.

Click here for the custodial gifting link (look for it listed in "Forms").

Notes:
- You may choose to give to whomever and however you wish. But gifting a smaller amount ($2-$5) to a non-classroom teacher is appropriate as this is one collective, school-wide gift.

- This is a comprehensive list (less the classroom teachers who will have their gifts coordinated by room parents). Our intention is to include everyone that families may have a connection to in order to streamline your gift-giving process.

- Please note that while teachers/staff will see which families contribute to the collective gift, the amount you contribute will be private.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by Thursday, 12/18. Gifts will be distributed on Friday, 12/19. Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

Cooking Enrichment Club -- Starts January 15th

11/30/2025 8:40 am

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

Prospect One World Night!

11/30/2025 8:40 am

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
5:30p-7:30p
Theme: Fine Arts -- music, art, dance, literature (non-religious)

Join us for a celebration of cultures from around the world at Prospect’s One World Night! This special event brings our community together to share the rich diversity of our families. Enjoy a vibrant international fair by Prospect families, and explore our showcase highlighting music, dance, and art from around the globe.

Please use the link to sign-up to represent a country and/or to help with an activity center. Thank you for those who have signed up; details with your group will be sent out soon.

This year we would like students to showcase singing, dancing, playing a traditional song/instrument, reading a poem, or art from their country. Performance schedule will be determined by the end of the year.

Please contact Parin Katwala -- parinrn@gmail.com -- with questions or concerns.