Leyden Pride

October 16: No School - Institute Day

October 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences - No Student Attendance

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

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Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Tuesday, October 17. Virtual conferences from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and in-person, on campus conferences from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration for virtual conferences closes on Tuesday, October 17, at 8 a.m.

For assistance with signing up for the conferences, please feel free to reach out to the main offices at 847-451-3122 (West) or 847-451-3000 (East).

PTC Instructions for Parents - English
PTC Instructions for Parents - Translations

Recently, the East Leyden Tapestry started the “Leyden Locker,” a place where students who may need assistance with clothing or household items could come and “shop” for items at no cost. Now, Tapestry is partnering with the Student Advisory Council to expand the service to a “Leyden Closet.”

To help stock the Leyden Closet with needed items, students are hosting a clothing drive on Wednesday, October 18, from 7:30a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes, hygiene products and household items can be dropped off at East Leyden Entrance 21. Contact Jessica Janeteas at jjaneteas@leyden212.org, Miriam Luna at mluna@leyden212.org, or a Student Advisory Committee member for more information

The biggest day of community service at Leyden is coming! Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of community service in the United States and aims to inspire people to step up, take action, and make a positive difference in their communities. Leyden students celebrate this day by completing various service projects in our communities.

If you are a member of a community organization or business and would like student volunteers to help you with a special project (outdoor cleanup, indoor organization, etc) on Make a Difference Day, please email Lauren Giuseffi at LGiuseffi@Leyden212.org.

On Saturday, October 28, students and staff from East and West Leyden will join together to help our neighbors and blanket the community with Eagle kindness.

Schedule for the day:
7:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. - Bus from West Leyden (Entrance 2) to East Leyden (Entrance 18)
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Pancake breakfast in East Leyden Cafeteria
8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Bus to service projects
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Service projects
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Bus back to East Leyden
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Pizza lunch in East Leyden Cafeteria
12:15 p.m.: Bus from East Leyden (Entrance 18) to West Leyden (Entrance 2)

The Leyden High School music department proudly presents the annual Halloween Concert on October 26 at 7 p.m. in the West Leyden Auditorium. This concert features our bands, choices and orchestra and includes a special guest appearance by the Rhodes School band.

Leyden High School Board members Greg Ignoffo and Lisa Anthony have been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for their participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during their service as school board members.

IASB recognizes school board members for their dedication and desire to learn more about school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues and commitment to serving their community and students.

We congratulate Greg and Lisa and thank them for all they do for our community and our school district!

Leyden Varsity Eagles won the West Suburban Conference after winning against Downers Grove South on October 10. Congratulations champions! Tuesday, October 17, the team competes in the IHSA Boys Soccer Regional on the East Leyden turf starting at 6:00 p.m.

Come out and support the team! Go Eagles!

West Leyden Operation Snowball attended the Annual NAMI Walk Chicago last weekend. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. By participating in the walk we show that Leyden cares.

Leyden loses legendary Coach Jack Leese at age 92

United States Air Force Band of Mid-America to perform at East Leyden

Game story: Bullseye blast in Berwyn leads Leyden to historic victory over Morton

Scouting Week 7 Cook County football games

DG South Takes 33-0 Lead, Leyden adds 14 in Fourth

Need Food? The Northern Illinois Food Bank is here to help. They work with over 900 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, and soup kitchens who distribute perishable and non perishable foods that you can choose from based on your dietary needs. Find one local to you.

Link: Find a Food Pantry Near You

Important Medicaid Information. If you have Medicaid, get ready to renew. People receiving Medicaid need to go through the Medicaid Redetermination process. This process has been on hold during the pandemic, but it’s back in 2023. That means you must complete your renewal to continue to receive Medicaid benefits.

Link: Steps to Renew

Missing a Leyden Pride newsletter or can't find an old one in your inbox? Check the Leyden website for a full listing of past editions. Link: Leyden Pride e-Newsletter archives

Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
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