Panther Pride

Happy end of the school year! It has been another great year, and I want to thank you for your partnership and support. Prospect is an amazing place to be each and every day.

I will truly miss our fifth grade class. They are extra special to me, as they were Kindergarteners when I first started at Prospect. I have had the privilege of watching them grow and mature into the incredible students they are today. I wish them the best of luck on their new adventure!

Have a wonderful and safe summer and I look forward to seeing you in August!

The last few weeks have been incredibly fun and fulfilling as I've participated in various principal experiences students won this school year. I've enjoyed spending time having lunch with third graders, cruising around in a Hummer limo with fourth graders and Mrs. Turrentine, and even training a new principal for the day. These principal experiences were all part of the Panther PRIDE Fest and the parent spring auction, adding a special touch to these wonderful events.

• Prospect School does not need to have summer construction to create new classrooms for Full-Day Kindergarten (FDK) since we have enouch classrooms. FDK is due to a state mandate and will benefit many students. For more details and a timeline, visit the district website: https://www.d181.org/departments/buildings-grounds/fdk

• Construction will begin June 3rd on the new playground.

Tuesday, May 28th

• Kindergarten Sneak Peek, 1:00

Wednesday, May 29th

• 5th Grade Tropical Party, 11:25-1:30, Clarendon Hills Park Pavilion
• Last Day of Rising Stars

Thursday, May 30th

• 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony and Clap Out, 2:00, Prospect Gym and outside around the playground
• Last day of Kindergarten

Friday, May 31st

• 5th Grade Breakfast
• Last Day of School, Dismissal is at 11:40

Dear Prospect Community,

Per the School Safety Drill Act covered under Illinois Statute (105 ILCS 12/20), this notification is being provided to parents and guardians of students attending Prospect School. On Wednesday, May 29th at 2:45, Prospect will conduct a lockdown drill that will include school staff, students, andClarendon Hills law enforcement agency representative(s). During this drill, teachers will utilize the linked Google Slides to instruct students.

We understand that some parents/guardians may want to opt out of this type of drill for their child. As the parent/guardian of a student attending Prospect, you have the option to exempt your child, for any reason, from the drill. If you choose to exempt your child from the drill, please notify Mary Ann Alberts at 630-861-4400 or malberts@d181.org no later than the day of the drill.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Kristin Cummings

Principal

I have listed the upcoming events that include food, please check out the details on the ingredients involved below:

5th grade End of Year Party - May 30, 2024

Kindergarten End of Year Celebration - May 30, 2024

5th Breakfast May 31, 2024

5th TropicalParty May 29, 2024

New and improved absence reporting. You may now notify us of illness, vacation, appointments, and other absences through the same Absence Reporting Link. You may also submit them in advance and we will keep track of them.

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.

The Community House will be offering the Before and After the Bell programs at Prospect School to help meet the needs of our families.

The Community House Registration

For more information about either program, please contact Karen Kaspar at 630-323-7500 ext. 248 or at kkaspar@thecommunityhouse.org