
Hometown School Newsletter
March 7, 2023
Bencik's Buzz
Hometown Families:
We hope each of you had a great day off yesterday for Casmir Pulaski Day. As we move through March, we are reminded how quickly the year is going. Spring break will be at the end of the month. We look forward to celebrating the Special Person our students bring with to school on March 17th. Spring will be here before we know it! Don't forget to "spring ahead" this weekend with the clocks for a time change. We are all going to miss that extra hour of sleep!
We need your help. We only have 8% of families who have taken the 5Essentials Survey. Please help the school get the 20%. Please see the link below to take the survey.
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.
Title I Family Math Night
We are excited to host our Title I math night tomorrow! We look forward to seeing our families for a fun night of math!
Back Parking Lot
Please note the back parking lot is for staff only! Parents CANNOT pull into the lot to drop off students.
DATE CHANGE-PTA Meeting
Our PTA meeting scheduled for April 6th will be moved to Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm. Google Meet will come out closer to the event.
5Essentials School Survey
We are looking for your input! Please let us know how we are doing! Complete the survey.
We are only at 8% of a response rate. We need your help to make our goal of 20%. Please take a moment to ensure your voice is part of the process by participating in the survey. The 5Essentials survey helps school administrators in District 123 prioritize and plan for the upcoming school year. Our school will only receive the results of the survey if enough families, staff, and students participate.
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.
What is New in Case?
PTA Nominations
We are looking to fill spots on our PTA board. If you are interested or know someone who would be great at it, please fill out the form below. Please note, we will work alongside of you and not leave anyone alone.
Utility Assistance
If you are a family that could use some extra assistance with utilities, please review the flyer.
Mobile Dentist
The mobile dentist will be at Hometown next week Wednesday and Thursday. If you have not filled out the paperwork but would like your child to participate, please reach out to our nurse.
Baseball Anyone?
The attached flyer gives the final dates to sign up for baseball. Please check out the opportunity .
Spring Picture Day
We will have spring pictures on March 22nd. The flyer going home is for sibling pictures only.
Teacher Spotlight: Five Fun Facts About Your Teacher
Five Fun Facts about Mr. Carson.
1. He loves to run! His favorite place to run is along the lake front.
2. He has an adorable puppy named Covy.
3. He is very close with his family.
4. He loves traveling and exploring.
5. His favorite place to travel to has been Colorado Springs because of the hiking.
Bring A Special Person to School
We will have our students bring a special person to school on March 17th. Please see the attached flyer for details. We are excited to bring in all of our special guests.
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.
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