5th Grade Lego Mindstorms Robotics Club - Spring Session

1/31/2026 10:49 pm

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.: February 18 & 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, April 8, 15, 22 & 29. Please note, if needed, May 6 will be used as a make-up day.

Please complete the Google Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NG7XMSZIcHt-rQcyb9BmFY4K_AvuXKuq4Pqifs-q1jg/edit#settings) to request registration for the robotics club prior to Monday, February 16. 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 February 16. If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bailey (mbailey@d181.org).

Maureen Claffy Art Academy: Builders Club Now Starts Feb 10

1/31/2026 10:46 pm

Come and create three-dimensional forms from custom-printed card stock and fasten with masking tape in a program designed to satisfy the needs of children who want to build objects.

The program helps with small motor skills and assists the young mind in understanding forms in space. The program is designed by artist Maureen Claffy and was piloted within her summer programs. Skill level increases weekly as children bring forms to life.

Register here!

Sticky Fingers Cooking- Spring Session Sign-Up Open!

1/31/2026 10:44 pm

Register here!

Prospect Prides

1/31/2026 7:50 pm

Thank you to all our Hot Lunch volunteers during the first month of 2026!

Angie Ehmke, Jaime Weibel, Georgia Miocinovic, Oojwala Rajmane, Sarah Dybas, Amanda Hamo, Jessica Fiscella, Harley Housner, Mandy Steinmetz, Olivia Rickert, Dawn Jones, Angela Goss, Katie Schmidgall, Melissa Fanaro, Lela Vesecky, Sarah Herrmann, Megan Bartelli, Reece Chow, Parul Thukral, Jeannie Sullivan, Meredith Cull, Amanda LaReau, and Kathleen Buchanan.

Thanks for all your help!

A Note from the Principal

1/24/2026 11:16 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn about upcoming student registration for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as fond farewell and thank-you to our school secretary, Jill Conkright, as she moves to Hinsdale Central to serve as a student supervisor.

Hot Lunch Schedule This Week

1/24/2026 11:10 pm

Due to the remote learning day on January 23rd, there will be TWO hot lunch days this week (yay!).

Wednesday, January 28th is a BURGER day.
Friday, January 30th is a PIZZA day.

Thank you to the hot lunch chairs, Angie Ehmke, Georgia Miocinovic, and Jaime Weibel, for making a quick change to the schedule.

Prospect Golf Night Out Is Coming Up!

1/24/2026 11:08 pm

One World Night!

1/24/2026 11:07 pm

One World Night!

Don’t have time to create a country table, no problem!
Showcase your countries’ famous poem/story, sing a song, play an instrument, do a dance, or discuss a piece of art.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JbG9C09QraHvUHY7j9iNNlBCgB_eI4LvFvNk1U3KmRY/edit?usp=sharing

Panther Prom Early Bird Rate Ending This Week!

1/24/2026 11:03 pm

A throw-back prom-themed event featuring music spun from the 1990s and 2000s, a photo booth, raffle prizes and more! This is a great way to have a fun adult night out while also raising money for the Prospect PTO. The PTO finances school assemblies, student clubs, teacher support, classroom parties, Science Week, One World Night, One Book One School and SO MUCH MORE.

Saturday, March 7
7:00-10:00 PM
Hinsdale Golf Club

EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL 1/31/26: $100 per person includes heavy appetizers and drink tickets. Price increases to $125 on 2/1/26

Attire: Feel free to lean into the theme or stick to classic cocktail attire. (In keeping with Hinsdale Golf Club policy, denim is not allowed).

Flowers: Get ready for your prom pictures by purchasing a wrist corsage and boutonniere, made by former Prospect 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Turrentine! These will feature white flowers that will match any outfit. Pick-up onsite.

Transportation: Book a ride in style with Chicago Original Limousine and mention Prospect for $10 off your ride (plus a portion of the ride will go back to the PTO). This offer is valid for the entire month of March, so please consider this for your spring break airport transit as well!

Official Prom After Party: Head down the road to DJs after the event for the official after-prom party! A portion of the sales for the evening will generously be donated back to the PTO, plus they are keeping the kitchen open late featuring Panther Potato Chips to satisfy your late-night cravings.

Raffle coming soon!

Click here for tickets, corsages and "Buy It Now" items.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Gold
Home Run Inn
Meade
Melissa Montayne

Friends of Prospect
Turano Bakery
CHT
Band and Wire
Rooted Chiropractic

Discount on After School Prospect Programs

1/24/2026 10:56 pm

The proceeds from the following after school programs, all offered at a $20 discount, will benefit the Prospect PTO. This is a win-win if you are already planning to sign your child up for any of these programs. You get a discount and the PTO benefits!

Elementary Golf School Gift Certificate
Good for the spring session of after school golf lessons starting in April 2026

Language Labs Gift Certificate - French
Gift certificate for French club Fall 2026 session

Maureen Claffy Art Academy Gift Certificate
Gift certificate to be used for Friday Builder's Class starting in Feb 3 or Draw and Paint for Life starting Feb 24

Click here to purchase. Thank you to the Chess Club, Language Labs, Elementary School Golf and Maureen Claffy Art Academy for your partnership.