Working through Anderson’s Book Store, Prospect holds two Book Fairs for the student body and parents (one in fall and one in spring), as a fundraiser for the library. Prospect’s Teacher-Librarian takes primary responsibility for the scheduling, planning, and execution of events; however, support from our parents is still necessary.

In the fall, Prospect holds both an All-School Photo and a Class Picture Day where individual student and staff photos are taken. The All-School Photo is completed outdoors in September. Generally, it has been held in the morning, with the afternoon kindergarten students invited to join. The Class Picture Day is scheduled for September/October. The committee helps schedule and communicate picture days, and provides assistance at school on days photos are taken.

The Webmaster works closely with the PTO Presidents to maintain Prospect PTO’s website using Membership Toolkit. All work can be done from home, and no prior experience is necessary/training is provided. This is a great role for someone who would like to help out but is not available during school hours.

Coordinate with a local establishment for a parents only gathering following Curriculum Night in the September.

EcoPanthers is Prospect School’s “Green” club, adheres to the motto “Respect ourselves, Respect each other, Respect the environment” and is coordinated by the 5^th grade staff. The club meets once a month throughout the year. The EcoPanthers promote waste-free lunches, recycling, the nurturing of our environment, and assist with the upkeep of our very own outdoor learning center. The EcoPanthers liaison volunteer helps promote information about the club in our school newsletter and other general duties as requested by the 5^th grade staff. Volunteer does not need to attend EcoPanther meetings.

Act as liaison to our local media contacts and provide information or photographs where appropriate. Keep a scrapbook of any clippings that occur involving Prospect’s events throughout the school year.

Last year's Prospect Pride Family Fest debut event was such a success that we're bringing it back! Help plan and execute the Prospect family back-to-school party and raffle in the first few weeks of school. Planning to begin during summer.

The 5th Grade Activities Committee is a committee of 5th grade parents who plan and execute fun and engaging activities/parties for the 5^th grade students. Generally, there is one party per “season” (fall, winter, spring). Most parties are held outside of school hours, Sunday evenings, and off-school premise. The final activity is the making of a video of 5^th grade students, to be shown to the students and their parents at the “Clap Out” held on the last day of school.

The Gift Wrap Fundraiser committee coordinates this popular fall fundraiser working with a company representative to provide catalogues to families so they may purchase gift wrap and related items. The committee chair and volunteers handle the publicity (via school newsletter and socials). This fundraiser has been an annual favorite of Prospect families!

The Grounds Chairpersons work with the District to maintain the school grounds. This is perfect for people who enjoy gardening. The landscapers take care of weekly weeding and there is a sprinkler system installed that handles watering. Volunteers monitor the maintenance of sprinkler system, and seasonally select, purchase, and plant flowers in the school planters. In addition, the Grounds committee ensures the crosswalks are repainted prior to the beginning of school. The Grounds committee also publicizes the “Buy a Brick” program (a PTO fundraiser) in the spring every other year, and oversees the installation of the bricks by the landscaping company.

The Holiday Bazaar is a break-even activity provided to our students by the PTO where students can shop for holiday gifts for their immediate family/pets in secret and at affordable prices. There is also a section where parents can shop for items like School Spiritwear. This event historically takes place on a Saturday afternoon in early December in the gym.

Our PTO does the work to make a purchased Hot Lunch available to all our students twice a month (typically on a Wednesday) during the school year. These days are as anxiously awaited by parents/caregivers (who get to skip making a lunch for the day) and students (who love hot lunch). This committee works with an outside school vendor to plan the set menu delivered each hot lunch day. Hot lunch sign up occurs at the beginning of the school year.