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PR SPECTUS
February 24, 2015
Issue No. 14
Newsletter of the Prospect School PTO
Don’t miss
The Prospect PTO “Decades of Rock 'n' Roll”
Annual Fundraiser & Benefit!!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00–7:00 PM Welcome Reception & Auction Viewing
7:00-8:30pm Dinner & Live Auction
8:30-9:45PM Live Music by the “Spazmatics”
9:45-11:00PM Club 100 North
EVENT THEME…
Join us for an evening of great music, fun, and excitement as we raise money for our little
rock stars! The Prospect PTO “Decades of Rock 'n' Roll” 2015 Annual Benefit will be a
rockin’ good time as you mingle with 50’s and 60’s rock icons during the welcome
reception in our auction viewing room. Then, head into a “totally tubular” dining room
for an 80’s-themed sit-down dinner and live auction, followed by music from the 80’s
cover band, the Spazmatics. Not ready to go home just yet? We’ll be delighted to serve
you a nightcap and late-night munchies as you dance to the disco sounds of DJ Lee
Michaels in our 70’s-inspired nightclub, Club 100 North (see more details below). Attire
for the evening is "Rock 'n' Roll Chic" (what you may wear to an upscale concert, i.e.,
dressy jeans with nice blouse or blazer, little black dress with boots, etc. - see attached
photos for examples)
AUCTION DETAILS…
We are bringing back everyone’s favorite sign-up events, such as the class parties, parent
paddle party, and a new "March Madness Happy Hour” where parents can meet out at
Neat Kitchen & Bar in Westmont from 4-6pm on March 21st to watch the NCAA
tournament games while enjoying some food and drinks!
New for this year is our Wine Pull, where you purchase a cork for $25 that randomly
corresponds to a bottle of wine on display. Our wine offerings are valued anywhere from $25
to $100, including an exclusive Cakebread Rubaiyat, a cherished Silver Oak Cabernet, and a
bottle of "Drops of Jupiter" red blend signed by all of the band members of Train!
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Auction Information CONT….
We also have some exciting live auction items, such as the “Xtreme Xperience” exotic supercar drive in a Ferrari 458 or
McLaren MP4, a Life Fitness treadmill for your home, a chance to fly your college flag on the Prospect flagpole for one
week during basketball or football season, and a one-week stay at a luxurious vacation home in Beaver Creek, CO!
Moreover, we will have several raffle items to choose from, as well as many special school experience items and silent
auction packages.
CLUB 100 NORTH...
Stay for our new after-auction party and enjoy a relaxing time mingling with Prospect parents and dancing to the 70's
tunes of DJ Lee Michaels! The families of Coe and Middaugh are sponsoring this portion of the night, so we will be
offering the "Coe Cosmopolitan" and the "Middaugh Martini!" You will also get some late-night snacks from Home Run
Inn Pizza.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a fabulous evening with our wonderful Prospect parents! Please join us in supporting
the future of our children’s education - get your tickets today!!
Upcoming Assemblies
Discover the beauty of Chinese culture through the artistry of dancers.
Presenting: Chinese Folk and Classical Dance
Tuesday, March 24th: K-2 (1:00 p.m.) and 3-5 (2:00 p.m.)
Chinese dance has a history over 5000 years and is deeply rooted in their culture. Dance plays an important role
in different sections of society. Different dance forms have different cultural values and significance.
The performance includes a variety of traditional dance styles taken from several Chinese provinces and
historical periods including: the Han and Tang dynasties, Mongolian, Xin Jiang styles.
The artists will perform six to eight dances and describe where the dances originated, how the costumes were
developed, and what the traditional story is behind each dance.
Save the Date!
Robert Crown Linda/Michael Puberty
Education Programs
All 5th Graders and 4th Grade girls are invited to attend the
Linda/Michael Programs at the Robert Crown Center in Hinsdale.
Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Information and RSVP forms are now available on the PTO website and through the
Prospectus. Reservations are required. The PTO is covering the cost of the program
and each child is asked to be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions,
please email Kathy Schilder at kdws154@att.net or call (630) 734-0656.
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IT'S SCIENCE WEEK!
Science Week is in full swing. We hope everyone enjoyed the
assembly on Friday. Students learned about gravity, momentum and
how planes can stay in the air. The presenter from The Science
Alliance even gave some students the opportunity to try out a jet
propelled bike and a hovercraft. Mad Science is conducting
workshops in each class room this week to complement each grade's
curriculum. The daily Prospect Science Week Trivia Contest continues
until Thursday. Please encourage your junior scientists to participate.
A drawing is held each day from among those students who answer
correctly from each grade.
SCIENCE FAIR ON THURSDAY
Don't forget to join us on Thursday, February 26th for Prospect School's sixth annual Science Fair from 6:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. in the gym/MPR. We can't wait to see what our students have come up with. Even if your children are
not presenting a project this year, please stop by and take a look. Your children can see the interesting and fun
projects their fellow students have on display, and they may get some great ideas for next year.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Science Week classroom workshops: Monday Feb. 23 - Thursday Feb. 26
Trivia contests: Monday, Feb. 23 - Thursday, Feb. 26
Feb. 26 Science Fair: Thursday, Feb. 26
Project drop-off 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Fair 6:30 to 8 pm
Award ceremony 7:30 pm
For more information, contact Louise Collis (Louise.anne.collis@gmail.com or 331.481.1300), or Jill Backus
(jillbackus@icloud.com or 773.294.7277).
Shop n Share
Tuesday, March 24
Thank you to all who participated in the fundraiser night at Chipotle last month. We raised an amazing $1,575
for our school! Olé! Please mark your calendars for the next Shop n Share event which will be with Scapa Italian
Kitchen on Tuesday, March 24. They will donate 10% of all dine-in and carry out orders when Prospect School is
mentioned. Mangia!
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CALLING ALL MOMS!!
The Girl Scouts at Prospect need your assistance to put on the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance.
The Dance will be held April 10, 2015 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM in the MPR.
Please follow the link and sign up to volunteer. Help is needed with set-up, clean-up, check-in,
chaperoning & providing snacks.
To sign up, go to:
Thank you!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080C48ADAE2BA20-daddy
The Girl Scouts!
District News
Through March 13: Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Our D181 schools are once again administering the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. Teachers, middle
school students, and parents are being invited to take the 15-minute survey to help identify strengths
and areas for improvement in our schools’ climate and learning conditions. Families, students, and
applicable staff can access the survey online: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois-pilot. Further
information and the survey link are posted on the District website: www.d181.org > Resources > IL
5Essentials.
D181 Preschool Registration Begins February 2
Registration for the District’s Preschool / Early Childhood program is ongoing and takes place at Oak School during school
hours. Registration can also be completed during the District-wide registration event on February 24 at Prospect School
(5:30-7:30pm). Parents must bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate along with documents to show residency in
the District. A complete list of acceptable documents is listed on the District website: www.d181.org > Resources >
Registration.
D181 Kindergarten and New Student Registration on February 24 and 25
District 181 looks forward to welcoming families for kindergarten and new student registration on February 24 and 25 at the
child's neighborhood elementary school (9am-3pm). Families can also attend District-wide evening registration on February
24 at Prospect School (5:30-7:30pm). Parents must bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate along with documents
to show residency in the District. A complete list of acceptable documents is listed on the District website: www.d181.org >
Resources > Registration.
Seeking Community Input for Facility Planning
If you would like to participate in discussion about the District's long-term facility planning, we invite you to attend a focus
group on either February 18 or February 19. There are multiple sessions available to parents:
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CHMS/Feeder School Parents: February 18 at 9am
o Register: http://tinyurl.com/qeeh69x
HMS/Feeder School Parents: February 19 at 9am
o Register: http://tinyurl.com/qjttho6
All Community Members: February 18 at 6pm or 7:30pm; February 19 at 6pm or 7:30pm
o Register: http://tinyurl.com/qx7tpxv
Registration can also be completed by calling 630-861-4924. All sessions take place at Prospect School. Participants will be
asked to discuss their thoughts and perceptions about the District, talk about their understanding of facility needs, share
facility desires, and consider various options related to future planning. Sessions will be led by our partner firm Patron Insight.
The focus groups are one of several opportunities we will provide for parents and residents to share their thoughts and
feedback during this process. To learn more about this work, please visit the District website at www.d181.org > Our District >
Facilities Master Plan Development.
March 2: Summer Camp Expo
All community members are encouraged to save the date for our annual Summer Camp Expo, being held Monday, March 2 at
Prospect School (5:30-8:30pm). This event will welcome representatives from overnight camps, recreational activities, sports
camps, fine arts camps, and educational enrichment opportunities, as well as camps and services for students with special
needs and advanced learners. Offerings include programs for children ages preschool through high school. You can learn
more online at www.d181.org > Learning > Family Education Series.
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Prospect Prides
A big thank you for all you do!
Many thanks to Box Tops Committee Co-Chairs, Kerry McLaurin and Karen White for wrapping up a fun
and friendly Box Tops Challenge!
Thank you to Mrs. Kryger and Mrs. Gonzalez for their informative and inspiring presentation on SELAS at
Prospect School at the February PTO meeting.
WARM thanks to Teacher Appreciation Committee co-chairs, Sarah Ryan and Charity Richardson for
organizing a delicious soup lunch for Prospect teachers and staff, and to the many generous parents who
contributed soups, chili, salads, baked goods and much more!
Big thanks to Art Awareness co-chairs, Barb Maduzia and Lucia Davila, and the many Art Awareness
parent volunteers for offering engaging classroom discussions on the cultural tradition of Chinese New Year
through the “World Cultures Through Art” program.
Much appreciation goes to Pamona Namkung for organizing another engaging season of Junior Great Books
discussion for our second and third graders!
Thank you to Theresa Gannon for serving as Prospect School liaison for the Girls on the Run program!
WARM thanks to Hot Lunch Committee co-chairs Cyndi Breslow, Melissa Staab, and Amy Wallace, and
the wonderful parent volunteer team for serving up a heart-warming hot lunch for our students on another
cold winter day!
Thank you to 5th Grade Activities Co-chairs Cyndi Breslow, Lindsey Rosland, Sayle Little, and Michele
Kreischer for planning a fun-filled pool party for our 5th graders, and the many parent volunteers who
helped chaperone and contributed treats for this special event!
BIG thanks to Science Week co-chairs Louise Collis and Jill Backus for successfully launching a fun and
enriching Science Week with exciting science assemblies by Science Alliance!
A heartfelt thank you to Sandy Forsberg, Karen White, Joan Clopton, Rohit Gupta, Judy Schloegel and
Kate Whelan for their enthusiasm and dedication for another successful year of Junior Great Books!
A big round of applause for Mrs. Martinek and Mrs. Pocius for administering the popular Read to Succeed
program again this year!
A huge thank you to everyone that helped with the soup luncheon! We couldn't have done it without you.
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Dear Parents,
The Prospect School PTO would like to invite you and your child to a special evening for Prospect
School students and their parents at the Robert Crown Center for Health Education. The Linda and
Michael Programs, “A Part of Life Begins”, will be presented for all students in 5th Grade on
Thursday, April 16th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Robert Crown Center is located at 21 Salt
Creek Lane in Hinsdale.
Fourth Grade girls are invited to attend the Linda Program. There are only 15 spaces available for
4th Grade girls, so please turn in your form as soon as possible. Fifth Grade girls who attended last
year do not need to attend as the content in this program will be identical to last year.
The Linda and Michael Programs seek to prepare girls and boys for the onset of puberty and the
physical changes that will follow. The Linda Program discusses menstruation in detail with an
emphasis on feminine hygiene. Diet and eating disorders affecting teenage girls are briefly
discussed. The Michael Program emphasizes hygiene and respect for others. Both programs
describe the male and female reproductive anatomy and function. Each student is provided with a
comprehensive booklet that covers the material in the program.
The PTO will cover the admittance fee for each student and one accompanying adult. One adult
may accompany more than one child. If you have any questions or would like more information,
please contact Kathy Schilder at (630) 734-0656 or by email kdws154@att.net.
Please complete and return this form to your teacher by Friday, April 10th.
Student Name _____________________________________________
Please check one:
________Linda Program 5th Grade Girl
________Linda Program 4th Grade Girl
________Michael Program
________Will Not Attend
Adult Attending ____________________________________________
Summer
A District 181 Family Education Series Event
Camp Expo
Sports • Fine Arts • Enrichment • Overnights
Special Education Services • Recreation
Offerings include pre-school through high school!
Monday, March 2
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Prospect School, Clarendon Hills
No registration is needed. All are welcome!
630.861.4900 • On Twitter @CCSD181
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