Spirit Wear: Last Chance + Panther Fridays!

9/11/2026 9:24 pm

LAST DAY TO ORDER 2026 SPIRIT WEAR!

The Prospect Spirit Wear Online Store closes Sunday, September 13, so don’t forget to get your orders in! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already placed an order and supported Prospect! Orders are expected by the end of October and will be distributed through classrooms.

[SHOP THE SPIRIT WEAR STORE HERE]

🍕 PIZZA + 🐾 PANTHER PRIDE FRIDAYS!

Starting Friday, September 25, we’re making Pizza Hot Lunch Fridays even more fun with Prospect Spirit Wear! Every other Friday, on Pizza Hot Lunch days, students are encouraged to wear their Prospect gear or anything red.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Vision & Hearing Screening - 9/22 & 9/25

9/11/2026 9:20 pm

Our School Nurse, Mrs. Charity Richardson, is looking for Parent Helpers to help bring students to the office for vision and hearing screenings and then back to their classrooms.

If you have an hour to spare on Tuesday, September 22 or Friday, September 25, please sign up at the link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BA8AA23A1F49-65722382-vision

Thank you!

Prospect Performs!

9/11/2026 9:19 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 below. Specific information will be sent home closer to each performance date. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kozakis and ekozakis@d181.org.

Lindsay Currie Author Visit for 4th and 5th

9/11/2026 9:15 pm

We are delighted to host author Lindsay Currie for 4th and 5th graders. She is the author of several mysteries as well as many spooky books based in the Chicagoland area!

To order a personalized, autographed copy of The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society (mystery) or X Marks the Haunt (children's horror) please return this order form with payment (cash, check payable to CCSD181, or through your Skyward account) by Friday, September 11th. If you miss that date, there will be a limited number of signed books available for purchase through September 21st. Questions? Ask Mrs. Swanson (rswanson@d181.org)

Panther Pride!

9/11/2026 9:13 pm

Prospect Elementary is looking for an adult or past/present student to represent Prospect in an upcoming Mascot Rivalry Race! 🏃‍♀️🏆

Interested in representing our school and showing off that Prospect spirit?
Please reach out to president@prospectschoolpto.org for more information.

Save the Date: October 7

9/11/2026 9:11 pm

National Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 7! Join Prospect families for a fun morning as we walk, bike and roll to school together.

We’ll celebrate with a morning bike parade, a coffee truck and more—all while promoting healthy habits and showing our school spirit.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

One Book, One School Is Coming Soon!

9/11/2026 9:10 pm

One Book, One School is back! In a few weeks, this year's One Book, One School book will be sent home with your youngest Prospect child. We aren't revealing the book yet, but it is an animal fiction story inspired by true events that all ages can enjoy!

What is One Book, One School? It is a program designed to create a shared reading experience within a school community, while encouraging the habit of family reading. Every Prospect family receives the same book to read together at home. Our schedule (coming with your book) suggests you read a little less than 50 pages each week during the month of October, which can build the habit of reading together. However, do what works for your family! We hope that your family will simply enjoy reading together. In early November, all students will get to meet the author of the book during school!

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2026

9/11/2026 9:09 pm

We are pleased to announce the official kick off of our 2026 Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need support from our amazing families. Enjoy shopping gift wrap, kitchen goods, holiday gifts, candles, totes, gourmet chocolates, and more. We encourage you to spread the word to your friends and family, near and far!

9/18 Kick-off Date: The Charleston Wrap catalogs with registration instructions will be coming home with your students on Friday, September 18th.

10/16 Order Deadline: In order to have products delivered in time for the holidays, orders need to be submitted by Friday, October 16th.

Prospect’s School ID: 12653

All orders will be done online and delivered directly to your homes. Once you receive your catalog you can register your student online. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student. 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 gift wrap team know if you have any questions at giftwrap@prospectschoolpto.org. Thank you for your support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss

Language Labs

9/11/2026 9:08 pm

Kids Art Club

9/11/2026 8:47 pm

https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/2004025
Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05pm, 9/15-12/15 - $312 for 12 weeks

Our Builder's Club class at Prospect is full, but we have space left in Draw and Paint for Life!

DAPFL is the cornerstone program of Maureen Claffy Art Academy. A STEAM program, it teaches the essential skill of drawing through instruction in geometric shape. The class develops the creative process through the use of quality materials and explanation of methods, while allowing for freedom of interpretation in the final art. DAPFL creates individuals who will make art throughout their lifetimes because they know how to draw and they are confident, curious and courageous in the expression of ideas and the use of materials.

Draw and Paint for Life is a unique curriculum developed by Maureen Claffy and it teaches the artistic process while respecting the autonomy of the child artist. Every class is new every day of the school year and every class results in a finished work of art. Remove the instructional piece from the top and the art is ready to display and to gift.