Leyden Pride Newsletter
April 23, 2021
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At a glance: April 26 - May 7
Three Board of Education incumbents elected to serve four-year term
At the meeting on April 15, the Board of Education seated re-elected members Greg Ignoffo, Gloria Murawska and Jim Lima who ran unopposed in the recent election. The Board then conducted its annual reorganization meeting, where Ignoffo was nominated to continue to serve as President, Murawska as Vice President, and Lima as Secretary.
East Leyden construction project nominated for award
Leyden launches Virtual Calming Room to encourage wellness
A group of counselors and social workers collaborated to design a virtual space to support the wellness of students, staff and families during this challenging time. The Leyden Virtual Calming Room helps to sooth and bring mental and physical awareness through activities such as coloring, exercise, mindful meditation, puzzles, games, sound, relaxation and yoga.
“The virtual nature of this offering makes it accessible to everyone, at all hours of the day or night,” said Counselor Stacey Schlaud. “We hope our families and staff will find this to be an effective, useful resource now, and in the future.”
Business professionals needed: Help Leyden students succeed
Teatro Leyden returns to live theater with Blood Wedding
Teatro Leyden presents Federico Garcia Lorcas’ classic “Blood Wedding” in a return to live in person theatre for the first time in over a year! This play will take place in the West Leyden Courtyard, outside, socially distanced and with masks.
District 212’s Magna Award winning Teatro Leyden will bring to life this tragic and poetic tale of love, vengeance, and fate. Performed in its native language (Spanish) on Saturday, May 1 and Friday, May 7th as well as in English on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 8.
Blood Wedding will also be the first outdoor production in Leyden Theatre history and our first in person performance in a year. Featuring a talented ensemble, creative student design team, and an experienced and devoted adult/student production staff, this production sets out to bring back live theatre to the Leyden community in a different and challenging experience for all involved.
Due to Covid precautions we have limited seating that requires a reservation. Link: RSVP
For more information please go to the Leyden HS homepage www.leyden212.org/finearts for more information.
Applause! Applause! Student, Faculty, Staff and Graduate Accomplishments
One Amazing Story
We are thrilled to launch the second in our new series One Amazing Story highlighting a member of the Leyden family. In a timely twist, senior Endy Didovic, a Pharmacy Technician, was so impacted by the pandemic that he became certified to administer the COVID vaccine.
Listen to his story on our Leyden YouTube channel.
LINK: One Amazing Story: Endy Didovic
SUBSCRIBE: Leyden YouTube channel
Senior James DiPaola earned the CompTIA A+ Certification. These certified professionals are proven problem-solvers, support today’s core technologies, and are the industry standard in the digital world.
The Chamber by O’Hare (Franklin Park / Schiller Park / River Grove / Leyden Township) awarded (3) $1,500 scholarships to Leyden seniors for the 2021-2022 school year:
Roaa Marei was awarded the Digital Realty and Chamber by O’Hare Technology Scholarship, is a River Grove resident, and plans to attend Columbia University to become a civil engineer focusing on transportation systems engineering;
Cindy Meco was awarded the Sloan Valve and the Chamber by O’Hare Scholarship, is a River Grove resident, and tentatively plans to attend the University of Michigan studying economics and pre-law;
Hannah Stocks was awarded the Michael Rickert Memorial Chamber by O’Hare Scholarship, is a Franklin Park resident, and is undecided on a school but plans to study neuroscience in order to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.
“Roaa, Cindy, and Hannah were chosen based on outstanding academic, extracurricular, and leadership accomplishments,” said Ken Kollar, 1st Vice President of the Chamber by O’Hare. “Advancing the educational opportunities of our local students to become professionals, leaders, and valued citizens of our communities supports the goals of the Chamber. We wish them all great success in their academic pursuits.”
Graduates
Justin Sanchez became an Army Soldier and is headed to military police training.
Teacher Appreciate Week
May 3 - 7 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank a teacher and let them know how much we are grateful for all they do for students.
Leydenettes Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts
Open to all interested boys and girls, 8th - 11th grade.
Clinic and Tryouts: May 4 & 5 from 3:30 - 6 p.m. in the Aux Gym at West. *Both days required.More info: Text "LHSEagles1" to 81010
Link: Packet
Link: Form
Contact: Coach Jeske - djeske@leyden212.org
About 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