Hometown School Newsletter
March 8, 2022
Bencik's Buzz
Hometown Families:
This is the last week for the 5Essentials Survey. If you could take a minute to complete a few questions and provide your feedback we would greatly appreciate it. There were many fun activities for families this past week. Take a look at some of the great pictures and memories we captured!
Students will be able to wear green on March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
5Essentials Parent Survey- WE NEED YOUR VOICE- Last Day is March 11th
We only have 22% of the parent voice! Please consider taking the survey.
As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.
Title 1 Literacy Luau Night
Ohana means family
Hunting for treasure
Family Time
Cookies and Canvas Paint Night
Little Picasso
A Colorful World
"All Children are Artists"
TPS and Kindergarten Registration- NOW OPEN
If your student is already registered with district in EC or preschool, you will just register with the backpack registration in April. If you would like to register your children for Tuition Preschool please use the link below. Kindergarten registration is also open. Please use the second link to register your child for the next school year. We can't wait to meet all of our new learners.
TPS registration:
https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/tuition-preschool
Kindergarten:
https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten
Concert- Grades 2 and 3
Erin's Law
Family Dance
Goodies with Grandparents
Spring Craft Night- April 14th
PTA Meeting- State of the District
Mother/Son Bowling
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Kara Noland
How long and what grades have you taught?
This is my fifth year teaching in the CASE Program. I have taught K-4th grade since I have been at Hometown.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
My husband and I love visiting National Parks. I am hoping a trip to Alaska is in our future!
What is the best thing about working at Hometown?
The best thing about working at Hometown is the staff! So much collaboration and teamwork happen behind the scenes to ensure our students are successful! I have made so many wonderful friends since I started here. :)
What is your favorite food?
I love pizza! It is basically the sixth food group in our house.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my husband, Luke. He is super easy going and kind and always supportive of his loved ones.
If you see Mrs. Noland around the school make sure you say hello!!
The Great Outdoors
(I spy Ms. Mallon ! :)
Puppy Love
Happily Ever After
What a beautiful view!! Mrs. Noland and her husband were married in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Hometown Elementary School
Website: d123.org/hometown
Location: 8870 S Duffy Ave, Hometown, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @d123hometown
Principal Hometown School
Email: abencik@d123.org
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @AmandaBencik