Hometown School Newsletter
December 21, 2021
Bencik's Buzz
On behalf of our Hometown staff, we are wishing each of our families a happy holiday season. Enjoy the holiday break, take some time to celebrate one another and look forward to seeing you all back in 2022. We will resume classes on January 6th.
What a Lovely Lunch
Enjoying time with friends
And the winners are....
Twinning
Thank you social commitee!
Holiday Dress Down Days
Holiday Season
Morning drop off
Breakfast
Shield Parent Portal
Lunches
Vaccination Cards
Masks
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Maripat Coughlin
Meet Our Staff: Mrs.Coughlin
How long and what grades have you taught?
This is my 33rd year at Hometown School. I have taught 2nd and 4th grade. I have also taught small groups of reading and math support as a Title 1 teacher for grades K-5. I also worked as a librarian for a couple of years.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I would love to travel back to Italy, Greece, and Ireland with my family. They are three of my favorite places and I would like to see them again with my kids. I would also like to rent an RV and travel out west. I think that would be a fun way to explore our beautiful country.
What is the best thing about working at Hometown?
The best thing about Hometown is the people. I have had the pleasure of working with the best, most hardworking teachers and staff. All decisions are made with the kids' best interest in mind. Also, the kids and families in Hometown are amazing. I have always felt very supported by the Hometown parents and community. I have recently started experiencing teaching the children of former students. It is so fun to see former students as parents raising their children where they were raised and went to school.
What is your favorite food?
I enjoy almost all types of food, however given a choice I would probably choose a homemade Italian meal. My daughter and I are trying to learn how to make pasta. We are not quite there yet, but we will keep trying.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my parents the most. They were excellent role models for marriage and family. They always encouraged my brothers and I to find a balance between working hard and enjoying family and friends. They encouraged us to continue our education as much as possible and to travel whenever the opportunity presented itself.
If you see Ms.Coughlin around our school, make sure you say hello!!!
Lovely ladies
Family time
Vacation in paradise
Winter MAP Testing
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