Panther Mascot Needed

9/21/2024 10:36 pm

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year on October 6th! We’re looking for a parent volunteer to dress up as our beloved Panther mascot for the D181 annual mascot race. The mascot 25-yard dash is typically around 9:40 a.m.

If you’re interested, please email Nicole Turano and Lauren Gray at president@prospectschoolpto.org 

Want to help with the Spelling Bee?

9/21/2024 10:33 pm

The PTO is looking for a volunteer to chair the Prospect Spelling Bee. The chair will work with Prospect staff to help organize materials for the class bees (grades 3-5) and then communicate with the winning students' families information about the spelling bee. With the help of staff, the chair will host the spelling bee at Prospect in mid-January. If you are interested in helping, please email president@prospectschoolpto.org 

Can you refer a CPA?

9/21/2024 10:31 pm

The Prospect PTO accountant who has generously donated his time for many years is retiring. The Prospect PTO and other D181 PTOs are looking for a CPA to establish a partnership with. Do you have a recommendation? If so, please e-mail Nicole Turano and Lauren Gray at president@prospectschoolpto.org - thank you!

Prospect Ukulele Club Registration Now Open!

9/21/2024 10:25 pm

Prospect Ukulele Club is about to begin!

Ukulele Club is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. No previous experience needed!

The club meets Thursdays at lunch recess time (11:25 - 11:50 a.m.) for 8 weeks in the fall and 8 weeks in the spring. When students register, they are signing up to participate for the whole year.

If your child would like to participate, please read the information (complete with calendar) here. 

Then fill out the online registration form by Monday, September 23 here. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kozakis (ekozakis@d181.org).

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents

9/21/2024 10:15 pm

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents
Myron Dueck
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES:
Generative AI (Chat GPT), Technology and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
7:00pm -8:30pm

Education and parenting seem to get a little more complicated with each passing year. Recently, artificial intelligence (or AI) has oozed into our lives, dominated the headlines, and raised concerns. How are parents supposed to keep informed and proactive when technology seems to change overnight?
Join international educational author, long-time educator, and parent – Myron Dueck – for an interesting and informative session that explores change, AI, learning, and screen time.

Can't attend the live webinar? Register and receive a link to the recording.

Prospect Prides

9/21/2024 10:10 pm

Thank you to the parents who helped Mrs. Richardson organize students for vision/hearing screening: Jaime Weibel, Beth Hoekman, Nicole Turano, Parin Thukral, Charlotte Maloney, Martha Gavin, and Shawn Zadkovic.

A Note from the Principal

9/14/2024 3:45 pm

In this week's S'MORE, Mrs. Cummings shares about recent student assessments, tech ambassadors and more!

School Check In Made Easy

9/14/2024 3:43 pm

Below you will find a QR code for visitor check in at Prospect. You can complete the day of arriving at Prospect and your badge will be waiting for you in the office.

SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS CLOSING TOMORROW 9/16!!

9/14/2024 3:40 pm

5th Grade Fall Party!

9/13/2024 8:26 pm

All 5th graders please save the date for our Fall party! It will be held at Ruth Lake Country Club on October 6, 2024. More details to follow. Can’t wait to kick off a great year!!