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🔥 Prospect Lifestyle Collection Just Dropped!

9/7/2025 4:30 am

Inspired by the popular Baseball Lifestyle series, these limited-edition Prospect versions are now available in the online store — hoodie, tee, and shorts designed just for our community. Available through 9/15 only! Plus, don’t forget to check out all the new Fall Spirit Wear added this season.
👉 Shop the store now!

 

Author Visit and Book Ordering

9/7/2025 4:27 am

Our first author visit is almost here! Bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing will visit with 3rd-5th graders on Monday, September 8th! To order a personalized and autographed copy of her books, use the attached order form. Books will also be available until supplies last after her visit. Purchase these books with cash or check. (Skyward ordering is closed.)

Ms. Downing also will give a different presentation at a district event for families at HMS on Monday, Sept. 8 at 4pm. Families will be able to purchase books with cash or check, and go through a signing line and photo opportunity with the author. RSVP for the district event here.

Any questions? Ask Mrs. Swanson, teacher-librarian, at rswanson@d181.org.

Registration for French Club & Spanish Club is Now Open!

9/7/2025 4:23 am



 

 

5th Grade Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club

9/7/2025 4:20 am

Is your child interested in robotics? Do they want to know more about coding? Prospect's Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club is a club for 5th grade students to learn to design, build and program robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits. Because students will work in small groups to complete projects created specifically for EV3, regular attendance at club sessions is important.

*Please note that students will not be able to take the robots home, as all parts will be reused from session to session.

At this time, the club is available to a maximum of 15 5th-grade students and will meet on the following Wednesdays after school until 4:20 p.m.:

September 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
November 5, 12 & 19

Please note, if needed, December 3 will be used as a make-up day.

Please complete the Google Form ( https://forms.gle/b3NKpndpGcVvTnDr6 ) to request registration for the robotics club prior to Monday, September 15. If more than 15 registrations are received, a random number generator will be used to determine participation. You will be notified of your child's participation in the club or waitlist status on September 15.

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bailey (mbailey@d181.org).

Art Club Kids: Afterschool Art Enrichment at Prospect

9/7/2025 4:10 am

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/1568163
Wednesdays, 3-4:15pm, 9/17-11/19 - $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
- Session 2: Square -> Cube, Rectangle -> Rhomboid
- Session 3: Ribbon, Triangle -> Pyramid

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.

Panther Prides

9/7/2025 4:00 am

The Spirit Wear Committee put on a fantastic display of Panther apparel and accessories at Curriculum Night. Thank you to Sarah Dybas, Amanda Hamo, Kessa McKellar, Robin Moore, Ashley Russell, and Mandy Steinmetz for your hard work. If you missed it, visit them again at the Prospect Pride Fest!

A Note from the Principal

8/31/2025 4:50 am

To find out more about Curriculum Night (September 4, at 6 pm) and read about Prospect being ranked the #1 elementary school in DuPage County by Chicago Magazine, please check out this week's Smore from Principal Cummings!

🐾 New Prospect Spirit Wear Is Here!

8/31/2025 4:40 am

 💙 Support the PTO and get your kids ready for Spirit Fridays!
The store is open for 2 more weeks only — don’t miss out!

👉 Shop the new adult & youth gear here.

 

 

Hot Lunch Sign Up -- Last Chance!

8/31/2025 4:35 am

If you haven’t signed up your kiddos for Hot Lunch for the 2025-2026 school year, but plan to sign up please do it soon... time is running out! The link included will take you to the Membership Toolkit so you can register your child/children for hot lunch. Please review the FAQs that should answer most questions. The last day to register for hot lunch is Wednesday, September 3rd. This is a firm date.

 

https://www.prospectschoolpto.org/packet/5757

Post Curriculum Night Parent Party at Open Door

8/31/2025 4:30 am

Head to the Open Door after Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 4th to grab a drink with other Prospect parents. A portion of sales from the entire day will benefit the Prospect PTO. Even if you can't make it out that evening, stop in during the day to stock your bar cart.

Thank you to the Open Door for their support! We hope to see you then!

 

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