Leyden Pride
November 20, 2023
Important dates
March 25: Spring Break Starts
April 2: Class Resume
April 9: PSAT Testing for Freshman
April 16: SAT/PSAT Testing for Sophomores/Juniors
No school for Freshman, Seniors, LIFE and transition students
April 20: Leyden Parent University
May 24: Last Day of School
Ronald McDonald Caremobile visits Leyden
Tuesday, April 9 (West), and Wednesday, April 10 (East), Ronald McDonald Caremobile will visit Leyden to provide services for students who need health exams or immunizations and have Medicaid or are uninsured.
The Caremobile staff will see students during the school day. A parent does not need to be present, but consent forms need to be filled out in advance. There are limited spots for both campuses and it is a first come first serve basis. Information packets have been mailed to students. Questions may be directed to the school nurses: West Leyden, Rhonda Kazmierczak, BSN, RN- (847) 451-3130 and East Leyden, Marlene Cuevas, BSN, RN- (847) 451-3084.
This partnership is made possible by Advocate Children’s Hospital and the Leyden Health Offices.
Leyden screened more than 1,200 students for potential heart issues
Over the course of two days, Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) in partnership with Leyden, provided free EKG screens for more than 1,200 students. As a result, 10 students were referred to their physicians for follow up on identified potential issues. This new partnership with YH4L has provided a potentially life-saving opportunity, and we are grateful for volunteers, students and families participation in this event.
Virtual parent series continues
The School of Hard Talks: Motivational Interviewing for Better Conversations and Stronger Relationships.
On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Emily Kline will present two sessions via zoom at 12 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.
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One Amazing Story: Mr. Tom Rooney
This month’s One Amazing Story video series focuses on civic duty and Leyden social studies teacher Mr. Tom Rooney, who served concurrently as an Illinois State Senator. He also served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and as Mayor of Rolling Meadows. The call to serve is something Mr. Rooney deeply believes in and he transfers that message and his experiences into his classrooms.
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Leyden honors Exceptional Eagles
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Exceptional Eagles:
December Exceptional Eagles (East Leyden )
Gianna Bernabei, Learning Center, Karolina Chowaniec, Individual Achievement, Suzanne Diaz, Industrial Technology, Salvador Franco, Business Education, Anthony Giannakopoulos, Physical Education, Keiryn Fernanda Lopez Ramirez, Math, Jesus Mata Osuna, Multilingual Learner, Josh Oquendo, Family and Consumer Sciences, Julia Panasinska, Art, Lily Salgado, Social Studies, Ryan Sniezek, Literacy, Gilberto Soria Flores, English and Emily Soto, CoLab.
December Exceptional Eagles (West Leyden )
Litzy Bahena Romero, Family and Consumer Sciences, Axel Bolanos, Tapestry, /hugo Cohetero,, Science, Alia El-Hindi, District Excellence, Daryl Esparza, Business, Maria Jelea Jugar Dela Cruz, Music, Emily Mancha Garcia, Modern Languages, Sofia Mendez Gonzalez, Art, Alexander Aviila Napoles, English, Larissa Nevarez, Math, Hugo Ortiz, Physical Education, Priscila Perez, Industrial Technology, Angel Roldan, Literacy, Nataly Ulloa, Social Students and Brian Valle, Personal Achievement.
February Exceptional Eagles (East Leyden)
Qusai Alshathli, Social Studies, Oksana Borys, Multilingual Learner, Anaksunamun Carrillo, CoLab, Ciara Chiappetta, Literacy, Alicja Glowacka, Learning Center, Delani Hernandez, Tapestry, Owen Kelly, Industrial Technology, Gabi Lenczewski, Art, Athiana Moran, Music, Claudine Ricana, Music, Vanessa Strozak, Science, Karoline Szlosek, Math, Beesan Tawil, Physical Education and Mackenzie Torres, Business Education.
March Exceptional Eagles (West Leyden)
Alexander Aguinaga, Literacy, Alliana Almodovar, Family and Consumer Sciences, Christina Beltran, Physical Education, Josse DeJesus Fragoso, Modern Languages, Grace Dillon, Social Studies, Yamileth Espinoza, Business, Oliver Flores, Art, Hailey Galindo, Tapestry, Aidan Jaffray, Music, Korneliusz Kopera, District Excellence, Lucas Latiker, Science, Kathleen Moran, Personal Achievement, Britney Orcullo, Math, Hugo Ortiz, Industrial Technology and Andre Soares, English.
Teacher participating in St.Baldricks fundraiser
Leyden Teacher Scott Leu, hasn't had a haircut in two years and is now getting his head shaved on April 5, in support of Stephen F (age 12) and his St. Baldrick's team, Foltin's Fighters! He will also be donating his hair to Wigs For Kids. This is LeydenPride!
Leyden Bridge are The 2024 State Basketball Champions
The Bridge Special Olympics basketball team won the State Tournament this past weekend at Illinois Wesleyan University! The team finished the season with a 7-0 record. They won their first tournament game against Vernon Hills 40-13. In the championship, the team won 55-49 against Oak Lawn’s Adult Transition Program. Congratulations to the team and coaches Lyke and Sereleas for all of their hard work this season!
Wrestling
Congratulations to the All-Conference wrestlers, Rusty Klug, Brian Gonzalez and Erick Worwa. The Season award winners are Hector Cisneros receiving the Randy Conrad award, Dart Garner and Erick Worwa receiving the Eagle Award and Brian Gonzalez and Zoey Dodgers awarded as MVPs. Congratulations to all of them for the hard work and dedication.
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