PMSA Weekly Update
December 1, 2023
Ms. Restivo
Ms. Restivo has been a teacher at PMSA since we opened our doors in 2005! She has taught all grade levels here at PMSA and all levels of Spanish, including AP, IB and Spanish Immersion. Currently, she and Madame Duvall are co-sponsoring the World Language National Honor Societies. She hopes that you keep WLNHS in mind for your junior and senior years here at PMSA!
Q: What activities/sports have you sponsored?
A: I have always had great students and great colleagues. It feels like family here at PMSA!
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: There are so many things that it's hard to narrow it down to one. What always feels the best to me is when I see something from class really click or feel relatable to a student. I'm passionate about Spanish and the Spanish speaking world and I love to see that same enthusiasm in my students.
Q: What is an interesting fact (s) that many do not know about you?
A: I love to read science fiction books! My favorite series is the Hunger Games!
Q: What book (s) are you currently reading?
A: I just finished reading the pre-qual to the Hunger Games.
Q: Is there anything that you would like to tell the school community?
A: Star Wars was the first movie I was able to sit through in its entirety when I was a kid.
Jermaine Shirlee
Jermaine Shirlee is a senior at PMSA. He is the vice president of the Black Student Union (BSU). He has participated in after school intramurals for the last two years. Outside of school, he participates in Spikes and Stars, a 5K race to raise money for charity, cancer patients, and countries in need. The race is held at Madison Elementary School in Lombard, IL.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: Last year's Black History Assembly. I recited a poem by Langston Hughes called "Negro". I wanted to present a poem that would change the meaning of the derogatory word. I wanted to send the message that we were Kings and Queens, and the poem encapsulates the theme of growth.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the students. Our school is diverse and prior to coming to PMSA, I was not used to that experience. I have met people here from different cultures and I have learned a lot.
Q: What are your plans post high school?
A: I would like to attend college and become a software engineer.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: I would like to attend the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)?
A: Literature. I love writing and reading about different philosophies through stories.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: I played basketball in Middle School.
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
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 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
Class of 2025 (213)- 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
Our goal this year is grow our membership. By growing in numbers, forming committees, and planning events at our school, we can accomplish so much more to make PMSA great for our students.
This year we are asking for a $10 dollar membership fee per family. We are hoping to also collect an ADDITIONAL $10 fee for fundraising to allow us to do events, activities, and support our students and teachers without having to hold a formal fundraiser.
It’s not too late to sign up to be a member, pay your dues and participate. This year we are holding a raffle for membership.
If you have already filled out our membership form and paid dues for the 2023-24 school year, we thank you. If you have not, please see below.
To officially join the PTO for the 2023-24 school year, please click on this link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/232345952911154
To pay your dues you can use Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com), OR bring a Check (PMSA PTO) or cash to a meeting.
Our PTO Treasurer spot is OPEN. Please contact us if you would be interested in taking over the duties of treasurer for our PTO. We are so grateful for Ms. Chris Serrano for serving as our treasurer for the last year.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of the month this year for our PTO meetings. All meetings will be held in person and virtually on Microsoft TEAMS. The remaining dates are as follows: December 6, 2023, January 10, 2024, February 7, 2024, March 6, 2024, April 3, 2024, and May 1, 2024. Any questions? Thepmsapto209@gmail.com or text President Anissa Butler at 630-240-2191.
Thanks for your support,
Anissa Butler, Maria Barba, Chris Serrano, and Kathleen Franzwa
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.
