Prospect Teacher and Staff Gifting

11/30/2025 8:41 am

This holiday season, we are continuing our long-standing tradition of collecting donations for our wonderful custodial team to show our appreciation for their hard work throughout the year. In addition, we are introducing an online platform called GiftCrowd to facilitate gifting to Prospect staff. GiftCrowd enables families to make a contribution to any staff member and include a personalized message. Room Parents will continue to coordinate classroom teacher gifts.

Click here to access the Prospect staff gifting page.

Click here for the custodial gifting link (look for it listed in "Forms").

Notes:
- You may choose to give to whomever and however you wish. But gifting a smaller amount ($2-$5) to a non-classroom teacher is appropriate as this is one collective, school-wide gift.

- This is a comprehensive list (less the classroom teachers who will have their gifts coordinated by room parents). Our intention is to include everyone that families may have a connection to in order to streamline your gift-giving process.

- Please note that while teachers/staff will see which families contribute to the collective gift, the amount you contribute will be private.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by Thursday, 12/18. Gifts will be distributed on Friday, 12/19. Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

Cooking Enrichment Club -- Starts January 15th

11/30/2025 8:40 am

See the attached flyer for a new club offered this winter!

Prospect One World Night!

11/30/2025 8:40 am

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
5:30p-7:30p
Theme: Fine Arts -- music, art, dance, literature (non-religious)

Join us for a celebration of cultures from around the world at Prospect’s One World Night! This special event brings our community together to share the rich diversity of our families. Enjoy a vibrant international fair by Prospect families, and explore our showcase highlighting music, dance, and art from around the globe.

Please use the link to sign-up to represent a country and/or to help with an activity center. Thank you for those who have signed up; details with your group will be sent out soon.

This year we would like students to showcase singing, dancing, playing a traditional song/instrument, reading a poem, or art from their country. Performance schedule will be determined by the end of the year.

Please contact Parin Katwala -- parinrn@gmail.com -- with questions or concerns.

Save the Date!

11/30/2025 8:39 am

On January 30th, Prospect PTO will be hosting a casual event at The Warehouse indoor golf in Burr Ridge. The event will be held at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $50 per person and will include pizza and snacks provided by Home Run Inn. Guests will get to learn, play and enjoy mingling and fun with fellow Prospect families. Stay tuned for more info!

Prospect Prides

11/30/2025 8:38 am

Thank you to all the hot lunch volunteers for the month of November! Angie Ehmke, Jaime Weibel, Georgia Miocinovic, Parin Katwala, Kelly Corty, Damyant Gill, Sana Khan, Diane Crites, Kathryn Tomasino, Lela Vesecky, Jeannie Sullivan, Kelly Moskowitz, Jodi Haraldson-Noonan, Jackie Poetter, Beth Hoekman, Megan Caplis, Sarah Kelley, Kerissa Ellenberger, Katie Allanson, Sarah Dybas, Amanda Hamo, Harley Houser and Pari Pappas. Thanks for your help!

A Note from the Principal

11/23/2025 4:28 pm

In this week's SMORE, Principal Cummings highlights the recent Prospect Food Drive, the upcoming Spelling Bee, and Winter MAP Testing.

Holiday Bazaar 2025!

11/23/2025 4:24 pm

Please join us for our Holiday Bazaar on December 11, 2025 in the Prospect Gym from 4-6:30!

Also, fourth- and fifth-grade “elves” (shopping buddies) are needed to help the younger students and siblings shop! Please click the link or scan the code to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A829A3FAC25-60332025-bazaar#/

Prospect Chess Club starts Fri. Dec. 5th at 3:05pm in the I-Lab

11/23/2025 4:19 pm

Join the Prospect Chess Club!
Friday, Dec. 5th 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
12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
- $219 activity fee

Register Online:
www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Please text to try 1st week free or for a prorated rate. Please include: School, Student's Name, and Grade.
Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com

(630)-674-3474

Prospect One World Night!

11/23/2025 4:13 pm

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
5:30p-7:30p
Theme: Fine Arts -- music, art, dance, literature (non-religious)

Join us for a celebration of cultures from around the world at Prospect’s One World Night! This special event brings our community together to share the rich diversity of our families. Enjoy a vibrant international fair by Prospect families, and explore our showcase highlighting music, dance, and art from around the globe.

Please use the link to sign-up to represent a country and/or to help with an activity center. Thank you for those who have signed up; details with your group will be sent out soon.

This year we would like students to showcase singing, dancing, playing a traditional song/instrument, reading a poem, or art from their country. Performance schedule will be determined by the end of the year.

Please contact Parin Katwala -- parinrn@gmail.com -- with questions or concerns.

Art Club Kids: Afterschool Art Enrichment

11/23/2025 4:08 pm

Register at https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/1658114

Wednesdays, 3-4:15pm, 12/3-2/18 - $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 (Fall, completed)
- Session 2: Square -> Cube, Rectangle -> Rhomboid (Winter)
- Session 3: Ribbon, Triangle -> Pyramid (Spring)

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.