PMSA Weekly Update
May 20, 2024
Mr. Olivares
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A: This is my first semester teaching at PMSA.
Q: What classes/grade levels have you taught while at PMSA?
A: I teach Freshmen and Juniors.
Q: What activities/sports have you sponsored?
A: I host intramurals after school every Tuesday and Thursday.
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: The diversity of everyone in the students, which reminds me of where I attended high school.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: My first day on the job, because it was a huge transition from working full time and being in college full time, also, because the journey was tough, so it started to set in that a new path had started.
Q: What is an interesting fact (s) that many do not know about you?
A: I have two uvulas and I’m Mexican, Irish, and Italian.
Q: What book (s) are you currently reading?
A: Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha.
Q: Is there anything that you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: Just remember, sometimes strength isn’t about what you can hold on to, it is about what you can let go of.
Giovanny Herrera
Giovanny Herrera is a sophomore at PMSA. He is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS). In addition, he is a member of the soccer team and played Volleyball for Proviso West last year. Giovanny does all of this while maintaining a 4.9 GPA.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: I enjoyed visiting the haunted house from last school year.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I think that we really have a secure school. PMSA provides a safe environment for students.
Q: What are your plans post high school?
A: I plan to attend college and study business.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: I would like to attend U of I in Champaign Illinois.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)?
A: Spanish with Mr. Garcia
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future by Dav Pilkey.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: One of my hobbies is being a barber.
Monday:
Multicultural Club (214)- 3:30-4:30
Key Club (425)- 3:30-4:30
Genealogy Club (407)- 3:30-4:30
Yearbook Club (424)- 3:30-4:30
Medical Club (422)- 3:30-5:00
Tuesday:
Culinary Club (322)- 3:30-4:30
Black Student Union (307)- 3:30-4:30
Student Council (400)- 3:30-4:30
Art Club (504)- 3:30-4:30
Astronomy Club (409)- 6:45-7:30 am
Intramurals (Wellness Area)- 3:30-4:30
Robotics (Proviso West Manufacturing Lab)- 3:30-5:00
Wednesday:
Newspaper Club (316)- 3:30-4:30
Girl's League Club (217)- 3:30-4:30
Class of 2026 (210)- 3:30-4:30
Class of 2024 (421)- 3:30-4:30
Class of 2025 (College and Career Center)- 3:30-4:30
Class of 2027 (400)- 3:30-4:30
Mental Health Club (213)- 3:30-4:30
Self-Defense (Multi-Purpose Room) - 3:30-3:50
Taikwondo (Multi-Purpose Room) - 3:30-3:50
Art Club (504)- 3:30-4:30
Chess Club (427)- 3:30-4:30
Thursday:
Gospel Choir (008)- 3:30-4:30
SASS (323)- 3:30-4:30
Video Gamer Club (306)- 03:30-4:30
Intramurals (Wellness Area)- 3:30-4:30
Robotics (507)- 3:30-5:00
MESSAGE FROM PMSA PTO
Yard SIGNS are here!!! We officially launched our PTO Yard Sign Fundraiser. One of our goals as a Parent Teacher Organization is to increase school pride in our communities. We hope that the yard sign project helps us achieve this goal, as well as serve as a fundraiser for future projects for our school. Yard signs are 20 dollars apiece and can be delivered to your home or picked up at our next PTO meeting. If you are interested, please fill out the google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGpFlD2heUgdQoTjVD9rblWGfMaf3NvR_eKGAtilkhhN71LA/viewform. Payment must be received before sign delivery. Cash, check (made out to The PMSA PTO), or Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) are accepted. You are NOT required to join the PTO in order to purchase a sign.
PTO Board Vacancies: We are looking for parents that would be willing to serve on our PTO board next school year. If you are interested, please contact President Butler (text 630-240-2191)
Teacher and Staff Appreciation: We are planning our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities and need your help. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Newhouse at 312-593-7414 or at mnewhouse29@yahoo.com
Thanks for your support,
Anissa Butler (President),
Maria Barba (Vice President)
Kim Arnold (Treasurer)
Kathleen Franzwa (Secretary)
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) empower parents to serve as partners in the education of their children at schools that receive Title 1 funding.
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) bring together parents/legal guardians, teachers/staff, and community stakeholders to work with their school principal in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I Program.
PACs empower parents to inspire and assist their children in achieving educational goals.
Title I Program Goals
The main goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities which support students in meeting the state’s challenging performance standards. The Title I program strives to increase academic achievement by providing direct instructional support to students and effective professional development for teachers. Title I program promotes parent education and involvement.
PAC Committee Members
Maria Scavella- Chair
Patricia Patrick-Gutierrez -Co-Chair
Maria Escobedo- Secretary
Berenice Garcia -Outreach Coordinator
All Meetings times 6:30-7:30pm
Feel free to contact the PMSA PAC by email at pmsapac209@gmail.com
Learn more about Title 1
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Parent-and-Family-Engagement.aspx
PMSA Club and Activity Bus
Arrives at PMSA at 4:45 pm
Departs PMSA at 5:00 pm
The activity bus will drop the students off at their bus stop location. It is important that all students know their bus stop location and that they share it with the bus driver.
Click the button below and visit the Proviso Transportation page to find your bus stop location.
