
Hometown School Newsletter
April 18, 2023
Bencik's Buzz
Hometown Families:
Thank you for all of the support with our students IAR testing this week. Students who were absent will finish makeups by Friday. As we are getting closer to the end of the year, we ask that parents make every effort to send their children to school on time. We have noticed a lot of tardies recently and want our instruction to start on time.
To all of our families celebrating EID on Friday, we wish you an Eid Mubarak.
Autism Awareness Week
We are finishing autism awareness week. Please see the attached flyer for the remainder of the week. We are excited to celebrate all of our
Autism Awareness Week April 12-21
Hometown Father/Daughter Dance
Thank you Hometown PTA for hosting such a wonderful night for our girls and their special guys.
Parent University- Tomorrow
Please join us for a parent university tomorrow. Use the link below to check out more details.
Penny Wars
Our PTA is hosting a fundraiser. We are hoping to raise enough money to purchase field day shirts for all of our students. We will host a Penny Wars. Please see the flyer for more information. As of right now, third grade is in the lead!!
Chair Needed- Muffins and Misses
We are in need of a chairperson for muffins and misses. Our board will work to help any person willing to be the chairperson for this event. We would love to see some dads step up and take on this role. We need a chairperson by FRIDAY or we will be forced to cancel the event.
Chalk the Walk
Please sign up to decorate the front sidewalk. All proceeds go to the fifth grade end of the year event.
Yearbook Orders
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook this year, please see the flyer attached.
Returning Registration- 2023-24
Returning registration opens tomorrow. Any family returning to Hometown next year, must register. Families should log onto Skyward and click the tab on the left side to re-register.
Calling All Kindergarten Families for the 2023-24 School Year
If you will have a child that will turn 5 by September 1st, please begin registration for the upcoming school year.
https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten
Use the link to register.
Bilingual Parent Advisory Council Invitation
Please join us for an advisory council to meet with our bilingual parents. The flyer is attached.
Summer School
Please consider signing up for summer school. There are many different offerings for our students to take advantage of . The flyer is attached. There is also a paper copy.
SAVE THE DATE
Our kindergarten open house will be on May 24th from 6:00-7:30. We hope to see all of our new families.
Fifth Graders
Attached to the weekly are two flyers for our fifth grade families. Please go online and pick out your spirit wear for the middle school by Saturday.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for our PTA events, please visit the signup genius and Facebook.
Hiring
District 123 is hiring! Please see the flyer and visit our website under employment.
Moving?
If you are moving over the summer and will not be returning to Hometown, please fill out the flyer and return it to the office. We would like to be prepared for you with transfer paperwork.
Teacher Spotlight: Five Fun Facts About Your Teacher
Five Fun Facts about Ms. Glynn:
1. I've been coaching girls track at Oak Lawn High School for the last 5 seasons.
2. I love traveling to new places. I'm always looking for the next vacation.
3. I taught in London over the summer of 2019.
4. I enjoy working out. Especially taking barre classes and training for a race.
5. I am happiest when I spend time with my family.
Here Comes the Bride
With her family on her wedding day
Girl Time
With her nieces on Washington Island
Island Time
Jamaica
April Showers Bring Hometown Babies
Join us in congratulating the new moms and dad to be! Mrs. Szkarlat, Ms. Shehaiber, Mrs. Guzman and Mr. Santillo (not pictured) are all expecting new bundles of joy this spring. We celebrated them this week!
Preschool/Kindergarten Registration
Please register your child for the upcoming school year for Preschool/Kindergarten. The links are provided.
2023-2024 Preschool Registration is now open!
For more information and to start the process please visit:
https://www.d123.org/departments/student-services/early-learning-programs
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is now open!
For more information and to start the process please visit:
https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten
Save the Date
Please see the attached flyer for tacos and trivia.
Box Tops
Please consider saving box tops for our school. See flyer attached.
Principal Hometown School
Email: abencik@d123.org
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @AmandaBencik
Hometown Elementary School
Website: d123.org/hometown
Location: 8870 S Duffy Ave, Hometown, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @d123hometown