PMSA Python Press
November 17, 2024
Greetings Pythons!
This past Friday marked the halfway point of Quarter 2. Tomorrow, 11/18, digital progress reports will be emailed to all parents/guardians registered as having data access in Power School. If you are not sure if you have data access on your Parent Portal, please contact our school registrar Ms. Teruel at wteruel@pths209.org. Please sit down with your student to review their academic progress. A relaxing Thanksgiving break with family and friends is a great way to recharge and come back to school ready to finish first semester strong.
As a reminder, this school year’s Final Exams are scheduled before Winter Break starting Wed. 12/18 - Fri. 12/20. During these last few weeks of Q2, we ask families to partner with us in encouraging students to take advantage of resources such as after-school tutoring in Math and English, as well as to attend the last two sessions of Saturday School tutoring on 12/7 and 12/14 in the library. Free 1:1 tutoring is also available 24/7 in all subjects via PaperTM. Information on these ongoing extra supports can be found later in this publication. (Of note, no Final Exams will be administered early. Any student who will be missing any/all exams will receive an Incomplete for applicable courses and will make up their exam(s) after Winter Break. Students should communicate with their counselor for more information.)
Also, we ask that you please make sure your student is getting a good night's sleep to help keep their immunity strong. Cold and flu season is upon us. Attendance is super important for continued success at school, and we want all our Pythons to stay healthy so they can be present and engaged in class. If your student will be staying at home due to an illness, please be sure to call (708) 338-4100 as soon as possible to authorize their absence, and follow the prompt for attendance in English or Spanish.
Wishing all Python families, students, and staff a wonderful week ahead!
Ms. Chiganos
Ms. Taylor
A: This is my first-year teaching at PMSA!
Q: Classes/grade levels that you have taught while at PMSA?
A: IH World Literature (Grade 10) & AP Language and Composition (Grade 11 & 12).
Q: What activities and/or sports/clubs do you sponsor?
A: Tutoring, Saturday school, Culinary Club, Debate Club.
Q: What do you love most about teaching here at PMSA?
A: I love teaching at my alma mater. I get the opportunity to interact with teachers from my time here and participate in a similar mission that helped me form some of my best academic habits as a student.
Q: What is your most memorable moment while teaching here at PMSA?
A: At the start of the year, many students expressed being nervous about presenting. Recently, I have had a few AP students asking me if they can present their argument presentations in front of the class. I love seeing students become more confident leaders as a result of my instruction. This moment reminds me I am in the right field.
Q: What is an interesting fact(s) that many do not know about you?
A: I have travelled to over 20 countries.
Q: What book(s) are you currently reading for pleasure?
A: I am reading currently reading: Flourishing Kin by Yuria Celidwen.
Q: Anything else you would like to tell the school community about yourself?
A: I enjoy watching Korean TV series. I would love to discuss with anyone else who is interested in them!
Diego Rodriguez
Diego Rodriguez is a junior at PMSA. He is a member of the soccer and volleyball teams at Proviso West. He participates in both sports, while maintaining a 4.7 GPA!
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a student at PMSA?
A: My first day of school here. My sister went to PMSA, so I already knew this was a good school. I was excited for a new beginning.
Q: What do you love most about PMSA?
A: I love the teachers. They really care about our education.
Q: What are your plans post high school?
A: I plan to attend college at a four-year university.
Q: What is your number 1 college choice?
A: University of Michigan.
Q: What is your favorite subject(s)
A: Math.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Q: What is something interesting about yourself that you want to share with the PMSA school community?
A: Soccer is my passion. I am also really friendly, and I am a natural extrovert. I love to learn about people's culture.
MONDAY
- Black Student Union (Multi-Purpose Room) 3:30-4:30
- Medical Club (422) 3:30-4:30
- Multicultural Club (214) 3:30-4:30
- Student Council (400) 3:30-4:30
- Theology Club (507) 3:30-4:30
- Yearbook Club (305) 3:30-4:30
TUESDAY
- Art Club (504) 3:30-4:30
- Chess Club (500) 3:30-4:30
- Debate Club (Library) 3:30-4:30
- Intramurals (Wellness Area) 3:30-4:30
- Math Team (418) 3:30-4:30
- Robotics (507) 3:30-4:30
- World Language NHS (211) 3:30-4:30
WEDNESDAY
- Bible Club (005) 3:30-4:30 - Every other Wednesday
- Class2025 (College & Career Center) 3:30-4:30
- Class of 2026 (211)- 3:30-4:30
- Class of 2027 (400)- 3:30-4:30
- Culinary Club (Cafeteria) 3:30-4:30
- Girl's League Club (217) 3:30-4:30
- Key Club (2nd Floor Wellness Area)-3:30-4:30 - every other Wednesday
- Self Defense (Multi-Purpose Room) 3:30-4:30
- The Voice - Newspaper Club (316) 3:30-4:30
THURSDAY
- Chess (500) 3:30-4:30
- Fantasy Gamers (307) 3:30-4:30
- Gamers (401) 3:30-4:30
- Intramurals (Wellness Area) 3:30-4:30
- Mental Health (200) 3:30-4:30
- Raza Unidos (213) 3:30-4:30
- Robotics (507) 3:30-4:30
FRIDAY
- AcaPythons & Gospel Choir (008) 3:30-4:30
- Astronomy Club (409) 7:00-7:45am
Welcome to another school year Python Parents and Teachers. The PMSA PTO is asking parents and teachers to sign up for another year of PTO fun. We are a volunteer organization of parents and teachers that strives to make a positive impact in our school for our students. 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.)
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.
Other information:
- 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.
- 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. 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.
