PMSA Python Press
April 11, 2025
Dr. Hahn
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A: This is my 2nd semester at PMSA.
Q: Classes/grade levels that you have taught while at PMSA?
A: IH Spanish levels 2, 3 and 4.
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: Sadly, I don't currently sponsor any sports or clubs. I would love to do so next year!
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: The thing I love most about teaching at PMSA are the relationships I am forming with my students and colleagues.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment so far has been the holiday choir performance! I brought my two sons, and we all loved the festive energy. They even got to see Santa Clause!
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: I started college as an Aviation major. I changed majors to study Comparative Literature and Spanish after my third semester, but not before receiving my private pilot's license.
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure?
A: Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire. It's about a delusional academic that believes the book he's annotating is about him.
Q: Anything else you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: I'm happy to be here contributing to this wonderful community of educators and learners!
Ricardo Fernandez
Ricardo Fernandez is a senior at PMSA. He is currently Vice President of Raza Unidos, an accordion player for a band, in addition to working on ecological restoration outside of school. He does all of this while maintaining a 5.0 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment as a student at PMSA was the zoo field trip with the entire AP Biology class. Everyone worked extremely hard throughout the year in that class and the zoo experience made everything feel like it was worth it.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I definitely love the friendships I made throughout my 4 years the most. I was able to make many memories and enjoy my time here because of them.
Q: What are your plans post high school?
A: My plan after high school is to go to Washington University in St. Louis and become a top 10 statistics student there. I want to eventually be an Actuary or a Biostastician.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: Through the Quest Bridge program, I was able to rank up to 15 schools to potentially receive the full-ride match scholarship. The number 1 school on that list was Duke, and my number 2 was WashU. Even though I did not get matched to my number 1 school, I am still extremely grateful to receive my 400k scholarship at a top 20 school in the country. WashU is now my number 1 school, as they believe in me and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)
A: My favorite subjects are statistics, and biology.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: My favorite book is named Projekt 1065, which I read in 5th grade.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: I am currently working on a research project, which will outline the effects of microplastics on Brine shrimp.
The PMSA PTO is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers that strives to make a positive impact in our school for our students.
RSVP here:
MEMBERSHIP: Please see attached jot form to sign your family up now.
https://www.jotform.com/form/242517206936155
Our monthly membership meetings are optional but encouraged. (Offering both an online option and in person at the school.)
DUES: Your membership fees help support a variety of non-funded school activities and programs for our children. Membership fees for each PMSA family is $10 each school year. An additional $10 is suggested as a fundraising fee. Cash, check (PMSA PTO), Zelle (thepmsapto209@gmail.com) can be used.
LEADERSHIP ROLES: We need your help. The Vice President position and committee chair volunteers are needed for this school year! Interested in getting more involved in our PTO? Please let reach out and let us know if you think you have the time and talents to get more involved. Thepmsatpo209@gmail.com
YARD SIGNS: We officially launched our PTO Yard Sign Fundraiser last spring, and it was highly successful. 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.
MONTHY MEETINGS: The PMSA PTO will be holding their monthly meeting the THIRD Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 PM at the PMSA Library Resource Center. (Please note that in lieu of the December meeting, we will have an in-person holiday event) (See attached graphic for all meeting dates). Can’t meet in person? Join us remotely on ZOOM.
Any questions? Thepmsapto209@gmail.com or text President Anissa Butler at 630-240-2191.
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.
