A Note from the Principal

11/15/2025 8:18 pm

Please check out this week's Smore from Principal Cummings for photos of the Veterans' Day Assembly, info about the Panther Family Food Drive, and more!

Prospect Families Food Drive

11/15/2025 7:58 pm

The theme for our Panther Families this year is "Our School is Magical." We recently read the book Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando. In the story he dreams of creating a quick, delicious convenient noodle soup to feed the hungry. As Prospect Panthers, we respect that everyone has different needs, and we can help them. We will be collecting food items for the People's Resource Center in Westmont from November 17- November 21. Bring donations to your Panther Family parent's room. At the end of the week the Panther Family with the most donations will win VIP seating to our all school movie in February!

Last Call for Halloween Candy!

11/15/2025 7:56 pm

Eco Panthers will be collecting leftover Halloween candy through Monday! Drop it off in the foyer and help bring joy to Chicago kids this holiday season

Reminder: PTO General Meeting on November 18th

11/15/2025 7:52 pm

The PTO Board of Directors is hosting a general meeting on Tuesday, November 18th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Prospect School. This is a great opportunity to learn more about PTO volunteer roles, get updates/give input on current projects, and answer any questions you may have. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABAB2AA5F5C34-59758207-november#/

Don't Forget- Shop Minted This Holiday Season and Give Back to the PTO

11/15/2025 7:51 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!

Holiday Bazaar 2025!

11/15/2025 7:14 pm

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#/

Prospect One World Night!

11/15/2025 7:06 pm

Save the Date: Prospect One World Night!

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

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 featuring dishes contributed by Prospect families, and explore our showcase highlighting music, dance, and art from around the globe.

One World encourages cultural curiosity, promotes learning and appreciation of global traditions, and strengthens our sense of connection as a worldwide community.

Please use the link to sign-up to represent a country and/or to help with an activity center. 

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

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_VxQFFrx6XiP5DJ-WciDvItNY88nAvSzIB0K8upMDs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Art Club Kids: Afterschool Art Enrichment

11/15/2025 7:05 pm

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/1658114
Tuesdays, 3-4:15pm, 12/2-1/27 - $265 for 10 weeks

Created by artist Maureen Claffy, Art Club Kids: Draw and Paint for Life is a screen-free STEAM program. This analog art program supports higher levels of mathematical reasoning by teaching an understanding of geometric shapes in space. It also supports emotional regulation and builds self-confidence and communication skills.

The program adapts to the changing needs of young artists and is completely new every week and every school year.

We turn geometric shapes into objects to capture children's imaginations while imparting technical drawing skills, using high-quality art supplies.

- Session 1: Circle -> Sphere, Oval -> Cylinder (Fall, completed)
- Session 2: Square -> Cube, Rectangle -> Rhomboid (Winter)
- Session 3: Ribbon, Triangle -> Pyramid (Spring)

All supplies are provided for classroom use and students also receive a custom-printed ArtCard with the week's lesson.

All teachers are personally selected by Maureen and fully trained in her method. Fully insured, documentation provided. All teachers pass background checks.

Join the Prospect Chess Club: Fri. Dec. 5th 3:05-4:05 in the I-Lab

11/15/2025 7:04 pm

Join the Prospect Chess Club!
Friday Dec. 5th in the I-Lab 3:05-4:05pm

Learn and play the game of Kings and Queens!
Try the 1st week free!

- 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!
- Fridays 3:05-4:05 in the I-Lab
12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
- $219 activity fee

Register Online:
www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Please txt to try 1st week free! or for a prorated rate.

Please include: School, Student's Name, & Grade
Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com (630)-674-3474

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee

11/15/2025 7:00 pm

Thank you, 4th-grade families, for your generous donations to our staff lounge!
Our teachers and staff are so grateful for the snacks and treats that help power them through the day.

3rd-grade families: save the date on Jan 6th, 2026 for your chance to stock the lounge.

Your kindness and support mean so much to us!