Teacher & Staff Appreciation - Stock the Lounge 5th Grade

9/26/2026 3:32 pm

Calling all 5th grade families! 🐾❤️

It’s your turn to help Stock the Lounge for our amazing Prospect teachers and staff!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABAB2CAAF5C25-66012354-stock#/

Please use the link to sign up to donate an item, and we’ll collect all donations on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 8:15–8:40 AM in the Prospect School car line.

Please reach out to Venous, Yvette, or Tina with any questions.

Thank you for your support! 🐾❤️

After-School Activities

9/26/2026 3:30 pm

Looking for fun and engaging activities after school? Check out our After-School Activities page for a variety of programs and opportunities available to Prospect students. From sports and enrichment to arts and other activities, there’s something for everyone!

Explore all available after-school activities in one convenient link: https://www.prospectschoolpto.org/after-school

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2026

9/26/2026 3:29 pm

The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO is underway. Thank you for your amazing support so far! All orders are done online and delivered directly to your home. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student online. Prospect’s School ID is 12653.

In order to guarantee delivery for the holidays we need to submit all orders by Friday, October 16th. 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! Please let our 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

9/26/2026 3:21 pm

This October, 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 click HERE for more information.

Mrs. Abitz's Class: October 9 - 1:00 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.
Mrs. Bergin's Class: October 7 - 1:10 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Mrs. Wheeler's Class: October 7 - 9:55 - 10:30 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!

Save the Date! Prospect Performs!

9/26/2026 3:18 pm

See your Prospect Student shine bright on the stage! Students in kindergarten through 5th grade have many opportunities to show off their singing, playing, moving, and performance skills throughout the year. Please save the date for the programs listed HERE. Specific information will be sent home closer to each performance date. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kozakis and ekozakis@d181.org.

Prospect Ukulele Club Registration Is Open!

9/26/2026 3:13 pm

Ukulele Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students. No experience or instrument needed! Students will learn basic chords and melodies, learn how to read chord charts and TAB, and be able to play along with some of their favorite pop tunes.

The club is 17 weeks long, split between fall and spring semesters. The Fall session will culminate with a Club Luau during lunch on Wednesday, November 18. Spring session will culminate with a performance at Prospect’s Fine Arts Night on Thursday, May 13. Please note that the spring session is a continuation of the fall session. If a student registers, they are signing up to participate for the whole year. Please read the information found HERE and if your child would like to participate, fill out the online registration form by Wednesday, Sept. 30 HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kozakis at ekozakis@d181.org.

Battle of the Books

9/26/2026 3:08 pm

Battle of the Books starts in three weeks! Grab your friends, make a team, and come join us on Tuesdays after school. You can start reading now! Check out a Battle book from the library. We can't wait to see you.

IL Mio Spirit Nights

9/26/2026 3:04 pm

Visit IL Mio's website to make a reservation or for takeout & delivery.

Thank you to IL Mio for partnering with Prospect PTO!

A Note From the Principal

9/18/2026 4:28 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about Panther Families, MAP scores, the "Do What's Right 200 Club" and more!

Congratulations on the Panther Fest Raffle Winners!

9/18/2026 4:22 pm

We are excited to announce the recipients of the grade-level raffle prizes!

Kindergarten:
Abitz: Claire Solchenberger, Cecelia Stoch, Rohan Patel, Brody Pierson and Amalia Ferworn
Wheeler: Genevieve Schehl, Noah Van Horn, Logan Matusiewicz, Alice Blair and Jordan Shah
Bergin: Madeline McGuire, James Martin, Landon Foye, Colin Casey and Brooks Bassett

1st Grade:
Johnson: Chole Moskowitz, Ayla He, Sloane Kelley and Ian Melgarejo
Kapotas: Claire Kester, Sophia Novak, Dilan Oroz and Jude Laxamana
Litman: Cameron Storie, Max Moore, Leo DeCourcy and Logan Houser

2nd Grade:
Mundt: Jack Martin, Reagan Shah, Antonella Sanchez, Henry Bower, Charlotte Fuller and Leela Sunkara
Nolin: Ava Poetter, Thomas Solchenberger, Emily Herrmann, Ryder McKiness, Tyler Fuller and Anaya Patel

3rd Grade:
Shramovich: Avi Katwala, Maryam Schaefer, Londyn Matusiewicz, Ruth Freel and Sloane Gniadecki
Palumbo: Abigail Bassett, Vivienne Fuller, Jade McKiness and Karia Thukral
Segovia: Jack Weicher, Madelyn Weibel, Iiana Miocinovic, Kaylee Malloch and Alexa Sanchez

4th Grade:
Rediger: Ben Moore, Tommy Driscoll, Jack Herrmann and Lana Schaefer
Matt: Colin Moskowitz, Anaya Rajmane, Finnian Moran and Philip Sanchez

5th Grade:
Tweedie: Vasiliki Lattas, Niam Katwala, Charlotte Poetter and Akash Rajmane
Legner: Vivian Kaczmarski, Brady Uthe, Reese Freel and Jack Bassett
Bauer: Brandt Bartelli, Grayson Corty, Emily Cooper and Simona Miocinovic

Congratulations to all of these winners!!

We also want to once again thank the Panther Fest sponsors:
• The Village Tutors - https://www.thevillagetutors.org
• Buchanan Law Group – https://rbbfirm.com/
• Rooted Chiropractic – https://rootedchiroch.com
• Clarendon Hills Bank (Wintrust) – https://www.wintrust.com
• Hamel Dental – https://www.hameldental.com
• HMS Mahjong Studio – https://www.hinsdalemahjongsociety.com/
• Just Lift Fitness – https://jlfitnesstraining.com/
• Little Blueprints Art Studio – https://www.littleblueprints.com