Hometown School Newsletter
August 31, 2021
Bencik's Buzz
LATE START TOMORROW
Busing
Traffic
Quarantining Students
PTA Information
PTA Meeting - Thur. Sept 2nd at 6pm
This will be our first meeting of the year. Everyone is welcome. Childcare will be available for those who need to bring you children. We will be discussing upcoming events and will have volunteer opportunities. Come and see what the PTA is all about. We hope to see you there.
Ice Cream Friday - Starting Friday, Sept 3rd (during lunchtime)
Every Friday throughout the school year, the PTA will be selling Vanilla Ice Cream Cups for $1.00 at lunch. Students can bring money in their lunch box or in an envelope marked with their name.
Book Fair - Sept 7th - 9th (during school hours)
Each class will visit the Book Fair with their teacher. If you would like to send money with your child you can send it in an envelope marked "Book Fair" with their name on it.
We are still looking for volunteers to help the children shop. To sign up to volunteer, click the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4eafaa2aa6ff2-fall
Family Game Night - Wed. Sept 8th at 6pm
Come and enjoy a night of games with your family. Bring your favorite game or play one of the games provided. This is a FREE EVENT to all Hometown families. Book Fair will be open for families who would like to shop. To attend, you must RSVP by Tuesday, Sept 7th. Click the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/QWmkmDvsvZYBV7FR8
Room Rep Sign Up
Are you interested in helping out during your child's class parties this year? We have 3 class parties throughout the year - Halloween (Oct. 29th), Holiday (Dec. 22nd) and Friendship (Feb 11th). If you would like to sign up to help, click the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAFAA2AA6FF2-room1
If you ever have any questions, please reach out to us on Facebook or at D123HometownPTA@gmail.com
Book Fair
Membership Contest
Room Rep Sign Up
Game Night
Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kayla Fritz
Meet Our Staff
Welcome to Hometown, Ms. Fritz!
*How long and what grades have you taught?*
"I have taught middle school resource for 6 months. This is my first full year teaching."
*If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?*
"I would like to go to Hawaii for the scenery and weather."
*What is the best thing about working at Hometown?*
"The best thing about Hometown is the students and that the staff are so friendly and easy to collaborate with."
*What is your favorite food?*
"My favorite foods are pizza and Ice cream.*
*Who is someone you admire and why?*
"People I admire are my parents. They have been a great example and lead me to this profession."
If you see Ms. Fritz around our school, make sure you welcome her to our Hometown team!
Ms. Fritz and her adorable puppy
Working One on One
Ms. Fritz's room is always bursting with energy
Picture Day
Live Like Abby
5th Annual World Vision 6K
School Fees
Family Engagement Activities
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