Hometown Families:

Our staff would like to wish all of the Hometown families a wonderful spring break. Take some time to celebrate one another, rest, and enjoy the weather. Spring break runs from March 20th thru March 27th. Classes will resume on March 28th.

Just a reminder when dropping off students in the morning, the front of the building is for drop off only. You may not park in the front of the building to drop off your student. If you would like to walk your child to the door, please park on the side streets. I will be asking cars to be moved starting when we return from spring break.

Students will be able to wear green on March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Chorus, second, and third graders preformed today and their songs filled the gymnasium with such a beautiful sound. A big thank you to Mrs. Hemminger for working so hard with our students! Click here to view the entire performance.

https://youtu.be/Vl71oOZsK7c

Thursday, March 17th wear your favorite green gear to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Thursday, May 19th will be our orientation for our new incoming kindergarten students. More details will follow as the time gets closer.

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

This event was rescheduled from last month. We will host this event on March 16th. All families who signed up previously are invited to attend. The event will start at 3:25pm. Please enter door 19.

We are in need of a parent to chair this event. If you are interested, please reach out to Kari Devine 708-691-3003.

Our last PTA meeting will take place on April 7th. During the meeting our district office team will present the State of the District information. Please plan on attending, we start at 6pm.

Who wants a Shamrock Shake?!! See the attached flyer for details.

We are looking for a parent to chair the bowling event for our moms and boys. The event is set to kick off on April 23rd. Please reach out to Kari Devine 708-691-3003.

Every week we will shine a spotlight on one of our very own Hometown Staff members. This week we will meet Mrs. Bisan Quran

How long and what grades have you taught?

-- I've taught First Grade, Early Childhood Self-Contained and Blended Preschool!

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

-- I love to travel! I would love to travel to Peru and see Machu Picchu!

What is the best thing about working at Hometown?

-- I know it's been said before but I really like working with the staff at Hometown! Everyone is so nice and welcoming! I also love my students and the sense of community in the school and around the school!

What is your favorite food?

-- Anything Greek!! I fell in love with Greek food when we visited Greece and now it's something me and my husband travel around Chicago to find the best!

Who is someone you admire and why?

-- My Mom! She is the most self-less and caring person I have ever met. Ever since I was little she's been a superhero in my eyes! I would seriously be lost without her. I aspire to be like her everyday!

If you see Mrs. Quran around the school make sure you say hello!!

Website: d123.org/hometown
Location: 8870 S Duffy Ave, Hometown, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @d123hometown

Email: abencik@d123.org
Phone: 708-423-7360
Twitter: @AmandaBencik