Eagle Spirit
East Leyden Student Activities Newsletter
April 29, 2024
Get "Tangled in Memories" at this year's Prom!
Outside guests under the age of 21 will be allowed but guest forms must be submitted & approved by the Dean's Office by Thursday, May 9th.
Need a Prom Dress?
Kona Ice is Coming to Leyden!
Need a refreshing treat after you eat lunch?!
On Friday, May 10th, during ALL the lunch periods, the Kona Ice truck will be parked outside Entrance 18 (bus entrance by the cafeteria). Cups of shaved ice will be sold for $5. Sponsored by the Sophomore Class Board.
Senior Send Off
Instead of the traditional Senior Breakfast, this year the SENIOR SEND OFF will be at Dave & Buster's!
- When: Monday, May 20th from 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
- Where: Dave & Buster's, 9870 Berwyn Street, Rosemont 60018
- Price: $20 per ticket (see ticket sale details below)
- Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided to and from East Leyden. For students who choose to drive, parking is free.
Senior Send Off tickets will be sold May 6th - May 10th during all lunch periods in the Student Activities Office. **Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
FBLA & FCCLA Go to State!
On April 4th, 49 FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club members traveled to Springfield, IL to compete at the FBLA State competition. Congratulations to the following students who placed in the TOP 4 of their events. These students qualified to compete at the FBLA National competition this summer in Orlando, FL.
- Monica Krol - UX Design
- Marina Stoyanova - Cybersecurity
- Mariya Todorova - Advertising
- Ryan Fuentes - Future Business Educator
On April 12th, 14 FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America) club members also traveled to Springfield to compete at the FCCLA State competition. Congratulations to the following students who placed MOST OUTSTANDING or GOLD in their event.
- Beesan Tawil - Salad Demonstration (Most Outstanding)
- Sana Nimer - Professional Career Image (Gold)
Interested in joining FBLA or FCCLA next year? Contact Mr. Smith (NSmith@Leyden212.org) for FBLA and Mrs. Stockard (NStockard@Leyden212.org) for FCCLA.
Leyden "Superheroes"
Thank you to all the Leyden students, faculty, and staff members who stopped by the Student Activities Office last week Friday to participate in the "Who's YOUR Superhero" event. Your cards will be delivered to your "superhero" this week!