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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!

 

Get Your Tickets for Prospect Pride Fest!

8/31/2025 4:20 am

Prospect families are invited to the 3rd Annual Panther Pride Fest on Friday, September 12th, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.!

This event features a strolling magician, "Dunk a Dad" event, inflatables, karaoke, and more. A popcorn treat is complimentary for the kids, and the Dope Sandwich food truck will be onsite for purchase.

Purchase your event tickets and "throws" for the Dunk a Dad event here. Additionally, raffle tickets for items not already purchased are now available.

 

Get Ready for Spirit Week: September 8-12

8/31/2025 4:18 am

Author Visit & Autographed Books for 3rd-5th graders

8/31/2025 4:15 am

 

Prospect Elementary is delighted to welcome bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing for a visit with 3rd-5th graders on Monday, September 8th! To order a personalized and autographed copy of her newest book, What Happened Then (hardcover), or Just Keep Walking (paperback), use this form. Buying the books through Prospect helps us offer engaging author visits like this! You can purchase these books with cash or check, OR pay via Skyward/Qmlativ. See these directions for how to pay via Skyward.

Please turn in the order form even if paying online so we have your teacher name and name for personalization.

Ms. Downing also will give a different presentation at a district event for families at HMS on Monday, Sept. 8 at 4pm. RSVP for the district event here. Two of her older books will be available for purchase through the district event: Controlled Burn (which is on this year's Battle of the Books list) and When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie. These titles can be purchased with the order form (cash or check), or purchasing with cash or check at HMS. You can order books without attending the event. Then your child will receive these book(s) at school on September 9. 

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

All School Picture & Picture Day

8/31/2025 4:10 am

All School Group Picture will take place on Friday, September 12th.
Come in your Prospect best! If you don’t have a Prospect shirt, any red shirt will work!

Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 24th.

 

Prospect Chess Club starts Fri. Sept. 19th, 3:05-4:05pm in the I-Lab, Try the 1st week free!

8/31/2025 4:05 am

Join the Prospect Chess Club!

Friday Sept. 19, in the I-Lab 3:05-4:05pm Learn and Play the game of Kings and Queens!
Try the 1st week free!

- No chess experience needed. Beginners welcome!
- All New, Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments - Learn Fun New Tactics, Strategies, and Tricks to Improve! - Earn Certificates and Prizes!
- Fridays 3:05-4:05 in the I-Lab
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
- $219 activity fee
No Chess Club, Fri. 10/31 Halloween
Register Online
www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Email, to try 1st week free! or for a prorated rate. Please include: School, Student's Name & Grade.
Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com (630)-674-3474

 

Art Club Kids: Afterschool Art Enrichment at Prospect

8/31/2025 4:00 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.

A Note from the Principal

8/24/2025 4:59 am

In this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings, you'll learn about upcoming MAP testing, Drill Day, and Curriculum Night (September 4th), and more.

Welcome Back to School from the PTO!

8/24/2025 4:57 am

 We hope everyone had a fantastic first week of school! Below is a summary of the PTO's social media and contact information, so you stay informed this school year.

Email: contact@prospectschoolpto.org
Website: prospectschoolpto.org
Facebook: @ProspectSchoolPTO
Instagram: @ProspectSchoolPTO

Please sign up for the weekly newsletter by registering for an account on our website and subscribe to text reminders by texting textpto to 833.936.0813, to stay up to date on current events.

Please join us in thanking our Executive Board for the 2025-2026 school year:

Co-Presidents: Jessica Cooper and Sarah Herrmann
Co-Vice Presidents: Kelly Corty and Parul Thukral
Treasurer: Martha Gavin
Finance Officer: Stephanie Shah
Secretary: Kate Weicher

Thank you to last year’s Co-Presidents Lauren Gray and Nicole Turano! Your hard work and dedication have left very big shoes to fill.

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