PMSA Python Press
May 11, 2025
Ms. Beresheim
Q: How long have you been a teacher at PMSA?
A:4 years, starting in Fall 2021.
Q: What classes/grade levels have you taught while at PMSA?
A: IB English seniors, AP Lit and Lang, and Advanced Theatre - sophomores through seniors.
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: I'm the Spring Play director.
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: Seeing students succeed both in the classroom and outside - I love going to a heritage assembly and seeing a completely different side of students as they perform than I see in the classroom; we have so many talented students.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: I love listening to my students passionately debate whether or not Bruno and Selina should break up - it's my favorite activity we do in AP Lang.
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: I make a really good risotto but am still trying to figure out how to make a reliable cake pop.
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure?
A: The Winners by Fredrik Backman, the third Beartown book.
Ariana Williams
Ariana is a Senior at PMSA. She is a member of the medical club. Outside of her commitment to the club, outside of school, she enjoys painting, creating jewelry, fashion, gardening, and playing tennis. She does all of this while maintaining a 5.1 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My most memorable moment at PMSA is attending the cultural assemblies. It was a great way to celebrate different values and uniqueness. They were always so beautiful and inspiring.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: We have very supportive teachers and staff. It always feels safe and engaging here. Our teachers are committed to their students.
Q: What are your plans post-high school?
A: I want to study Molecular Biology. I plan on studying the contributing factors of genetic diseases. I would like to find individualized treatments for cancer patients and have a well-rounded college experience.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: I will be attending UCLA.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)
A: Biology.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht.
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: I dabble in clothing design, which includes alteration, sewing, and putting together clothes.
Celebrating our Incredible Teachers
This week, we showed our heartfelt appreciation for our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! Staff were treated to a variety of special surprises, including a bagel breakfast, a delicious Taco Tuesday lunch, and pizza generously donated by our PTO. Throughout the week, mailbox surprises added an extra touch of joy, and each teacher received a thoughtful gift from the district. Thank you to our dedicated educators for all you do, our school is better because of you!
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.
Ms. Beresheim
P: ¿Cuánto tiempo has sido maestro/a en PMSA?
R: 4 años, comencé en el otoño de 2021.
P: ¿Qué clases o niveles has enseñado en PMSA?
R: Inglés IB para estudiantes de último año, Literatura y Lengua AP, y Teatro Avanzado – de segundo a cuarto año (sophomores a seniors).
P: ¿Qué actividades, deportes o clubes patrocinas?
R: Soy el director/a de la obra de primavera.
P: ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de enseñar aquí en PMSA?
R: Ver a los estudiantes tener éxito tanto dentro como fuera del aula – me encanta asistir a una asamblea cultural y ver un lado completamente diferente de los estudiantes cuando actúan, distinto al que muestran en clase; tenemos muchos estudiantes con talento.
P: ¿Cuál es tu momento más memorable enseñando aquí en PMSA?
R: Me encanta escuchar a mis estudiantes debatir apasionadamente sobre si Bruno y Selina deberían romper o no – es mi actividad favorita en la clase de Lengua AP.
P: ¿Qué dato interesante hay sobre ti que muchos no saben?
R: Hago un risotto realmente bueno, pero todavía estoy tratando de descubrir cómo hacer un cake pop que siempre quede bien.
P: ¿Qué libro(s) estás leyendo actualmente por placer?
R: The Winners de Fredrik Backman, el tercer libro de la serie Beartown.
P: ¿Hay algo más que te gustaría contarle a la comunidad escolar sobre ti?
R: Respuesta pendiente o en blanco, ya que no se incluyó en el original.
Ariana Williams
Ariana es una estudiante de último año en PMSA. Es miembro del club médico. Fuera de su compromiso con el club y fuera de la escuela, disfruta pintar, crear joyería, la moda, la jardinería y jugar al tenis. ¡Hace todo esto mientras mantiene un promedio de 5.1!
P: ¿Cuál es tu momento más memorable como estudiante en PMSA?
R: Mi momento más memorable en PMSA es asistir a las asambleas culturales. Fue una gran manera de celebrar diferentes valores y la singularidad. Siempre fueron tan hermosas e inspiradoras.
P: ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de PMSA?
R: Tenemos maestros y personal muy solidarios. Siempre se siente como un lugar seguro y motivador. Nuestros profesores están comprometidos con sus estudiantes.
P: ¿Cuáles son tus planes después de la secundaria?
R: Quiero estudiar Biología Molecular. Planeo estudiar los factores que contribuyen a las enfermedades genéticas. Me gustaría encontrar tratamientos individualizados para pacientes con cáncer y tener una experiencia universitaria completa.
P: ¿Cuál es tu universidad número 1?
R: Asistiré a UCLA.
P: ¿Cuál es tu materia favorita?
R: Biología.
P: ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?
R: La mujer del tigre de Téa Obreht.
P: ¿Qué es algo interesante sobre ti que te gustaría compartir con la comunidad escolar de PMSA?
R: Me gusta el diseño de ropa, lo que incluye alteraciones, costura y armar atuendos.
