The Weekly Update #4

I’m writing to share bittersweet news that our beloved school secretary, Mary Ann Alberts, will be leaving Prospect School. Her last day will be Monday, November 4th.

Over the years, Mary Ann has been an essential part of our school, bringing warmth, professionalism, and an unparalleled dedication to her role. She’s been the friendly face that welcomes each of you, the calm voice that answers your questions, and a supportive presence for students, staff, and families alike. Her commitment to making Prospect School a place where everyone feels valued and supported has left an indelible mark on our community.

While we are saddened to see her go, we are also thrilled for her as she embarks on an exciting new chapter. We are incredibly grateful for her years of service and the many ways she’s touched our lives.

Please join us in wishing Mary Ann all the best in her future endeavors. She will always be a cherished member of the Prospect School family.

Please join us Monday, November 11th, at 1:00 pm. Prospect will be honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There will be a special assembly open to students, staff and Veterans.

Please complete the special Thank You, Hero Veterans Day form so we can add the special member of your family to our Wall of Honor. (If you have completed it in years past, we still have the information.)

Wear RED, WHITE and BLUE on the special day to honor our veterans. Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms.

We invite parents, grandparents and other special relatives of students or staff, who have served in the Armed Forces, to join us for this special celebration.

Information from previous Smore's.

The school calendar has been established a year in advance and is available on the District website: www.d181.org. While we realize the value of family time, we strongly discourage the planning of vacations during regular student attendance days.

Elementary School Information Related to Planned Absences:

In the event of a planned absence, a parent must communicate directly with the school at least two days prior indicating their intentions. A parent/guardian may email, complete this form, or call the Office with the following information:

1. Name of student

2. reason for the absence, and

3. date(s) the student will be absent

If a planned absence consists of three (3) or more days, assignments and completion dates will be given after the absence as determined by the teacher. Teachers will not be required to re-teach material missed by students.

Looking forward to parent-teacher conferences! It's a great opportunity to learn about your child's progress and all the wonderful things they're achieving.

Be on the lookout...

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1st, you will have access to schedule parent-teacher conference(s) for your child through Skyward Family Access. Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25th, and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th. Elementary conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes in length. You will have the option to schedule in-person or virtual conferences on November 25th and 26th. Parent-teacher conference sign-up will close on November 15th at 3:00 p.m.

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 11/06/2024 at approximately 10:00 am, Prospect School will conduct a lockdown drill that will include school staff, students, and Clarendon 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 School 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 Jill Conkright at 630-861-4402 jconkright@d181.org no later than the day of the drill.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Kristin Cummings

Principal

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