Sept 4: No School, Labor Day
Sept 11-16: Homecoming Week!
October 9: No School - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 16: No School - Institute Day
October 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Safety Week will take place the week of September 4. Not only do these drills meet the state requirements, but they help Leyden students and staff know what to expect should the need arise. Please note that there may be a visible presence from the first responders during the drills.
We recognize that running drills, particularly a lockdown drill, may prompt many feelings. Students who have concerns or need additional support during this week should reach out to the dean's office.
Schedule:
Monday, 9/4 - No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/5 - Talk Through With Classes, Education & Discussions
Wednesday, 9/6 - Lockdown, Hold-in-Place Drills, Period 10
Thursday, 9/7 - Severe Weather Drill, Period 2
Friday, 9/8 - Fire Drill, Period 3
The first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting of the school year will be held September 13, at 6 p.m. in the Eagle’s Wing at West Leyden.
BPAC is a committee that supports and promotes the social, emotional, and academic growth, and development of our bilingual community. The organization represents the interest and needs of our bilingual community at Leyden through participation in the educational process and in the decisions to be made that will have an impact on the future of our students.
Parents/guardians still have a chance to offer important feedback about their student's experience at school through Leyden's Humanex survey. The purpose of this new survey is to gain feedback that is specific to Leyden, as we seek to enhance the educational experience for our students.
The survey is expected to take about five minutes to complete and is completely anonymous and confidential. No individual responses will be reported; rather, the responses will be reported in an aggregate fashion. The survey closes September 11. Please plan to complete the survey in one sitting, as the page will time out if left inactive, requiring you to start over.
LINK: East Survey
LINK: West Survey
On Tuesday, August 29, at an all-school assembly, students got their first look at artwork that will be on permanent display in the halls of West Leyden. In a design collaboration process led by professional artist Victor Montañez, a group of students and staff came together throughout the spring and summer to create five interchangeable panels that tell the story of their school.
“The art installation is aimed at continuing to create an educational environment that represents the cultures of the students who attend school here,” said Principal Dr. Arturo Senteno. “We want our students to be involved, connected and kind, and we feel this art helps ground us all in what unifies us as West Leyden.”
If you like to dance, learn new styles of dance, and perform on stage, then you should join the Leyden Orchesis Dance Troupe! They are learning various styles of dance which include, Modern, African, Charleston, Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, Swing, Contemporary, Ballet, and Solo Jazz. No experience is required and students from both campuses are welcome to join.
Orchesis meets on Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:45 in the West Dance Studio, room 283. Stop by and check it out! You can also email Coach Longstreth if you have any questions: llongstreth@student.leyden212.org or check out our Orchesis page on the Leyden website.
Leyden artists featured in Chicago exhibit
Art Teacher/Department Chair Anna Reed and student artist Julia Dabek have pieces on display together at EXTRA CREDIT: An ArtConnectED Teacher/Student Art Show at ArtSpace Chicago. Each visual arts teacher is showing their work alongside artwork by their students. The exhibit runs through the month of September, with both Reed and Dabek attending the closing reception, open to the public, Friday, September 29, from 6-9 p.m.
ArtSpace Chicago is located at 3418 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL. Refreshments will be provided and street parking is available. This art show was created for teachers and students under the non-for-profit organization ArtConnectED.
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Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/leydenpride212
Twitter: @leydenpride212