October 24: PSAT10 and NMSQT Testing (10th/11th graders);
No school (9th/12th graders and LIFE and transition students)
November: 22, 23, & 24: No School - Thanksgiving
December 22: Last day of classes for Semester 1
December 25 - January 7: Winter Break
Leyden Community High School District 212 is exploring a potential partnership with the Cook County Health Department to provide a community health clinic near East Leyden. Ideally, this clinic would provide services to students, families, and community members regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Please help us enhance our understanding of our school community’s perspective by taking part in a short (3-minute) survey:
Links:
Communication between families and teachers is one of the best ways to help our students succeed in school. At Leyden, we have a new system called Talking Points that we are testing for the remainder of this school year that provides an opportunity for text connections between teachers and parents/guardians.
Of the many benefits of this system, one of the most important is the ability to translate messages into the languages selected by our families during the enrollment process. This system provides instant auto-translations and then also utilizes live translations on a delay as needed to ensure the integrity of a message.
Spanish Parent Speaker Series
As part of Leyden’s Spanish Parent Speaker Series, well known author Dr. Ferney Ramirez will present "How to effectively communicate with your adolescent,” November 15, at 6:30 p.m. at West Leyden High School. He will present in Spanish and English translations will be available. This event is hosted by the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), West Leyden Student Services, and Operation Snowball.
Link: Informational Flyers
English Parent Speaker Series
As part of Leyden’s English Parent Speaker Series, author Ken Ginsburg, MD, will present virtually on November 9, on how to strengthen families and raise good children. He is the author of the books "Congratulations: You're having a teen!" and "Building Resilience in Children and Teens.”
The session is offered twice, once at noon and again at 7 p.m. The presentation runs two hours and is offered free of charge to the general public. This series is offered in partnership with Glenbard High Schools.
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America will be performing a free concert on Friday, November 3, at East Leyden High School Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature the unit’s 45 member band and will feature spectacular marches, patriotic music, Broadway tunes and more. This event is open to the public. Admission is free but ticket reservations are required for admittance.
Leyden is in need of three families who can host a visiting student from Spain for our first-ever Spanish Exchange Program. Students will be coming from Begues, Spain (just outside of Barcelona) to stay with families from November 6-17. Families who host do not need to speak Spanish. The Spaniards will attend field trips during the school days. Please contact Mike Aldworth (maldworth@leyden212.org) for more information or to confirm your willingness to host.
All students are invited to Friday Night Movie Night hosted by Operation Snowball on Friday, October 27, at the West Inner Courtyard from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. We will show the movie Happy Death Day. All students are welcome and the best part is it is free and so are the concessions. This will be happening outside so dress warm, bring a blanket and be prepared to be scared. In case of inclement weather the event will be relocated to the Eagle’s Wing.
It is time for graduating seniors to order caps, gowns and graduation products. Visit the Jostens website and place orders by October 26.
East Link: Place order
West Link: Place order
One Amazing Story: Student art project
This month's One Amazing Story features the creative process of a group of students and staff as they imagined original artwork to represent the heart of Leyden. Facilitated 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.
According to West Leyden Student Equity Board Member Grace Dillion, “I really hope that when students walk down the hallway and see this mural, that they see themselves in it and then they feel like, ‘Oh, that's me'. The photo is for them. It's not just for us, it's for everyone that goes to Leyden.”
The mixed media paintings will be displayed in the hallway near the library at West Leyden.
Link: Watch Video
Leyden Orchesis
On Saturday, October 14, Leyden’s Orchesis Dance Company participated in the Illinois High School Dance Festival. The Illinois High School Dance Festival brings high school dancers and their teachers together for a day of dance that includes four master classes, a professional company performance, and a student choreography showcase.
Students who are interested in dance can still join the team - visit the West Dance Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Connect with us:
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