Leyden Pride
October 11, 2021
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are coming October 19
This fall, parent teacher conferences will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, October 13, at 8:00 a.m., the online PTC scheduler will open for families to select their preferred time slots. Appointments are required and will be offered in 10-minute time slots. Translation services will be available.
Check your email: families will be receiving a direct email including a sign-up link on Tuesday evening. The deadline to sign up for conferences is Tuesday, October 19 at 12:59 p.m.
Seniors and Families: FAFSA Fest is this week
West Leyden: Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m.
East Leyden: Wednesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Students who are planning to enroll in a two or four-year college next year are now required to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid ) or Alternative Application. The
FAFSA Fest is an opportunity to receive help in completing and submitting these forms for financial aid.
Families need to bring the following to the FAFSA Fest:
Before October 12, sign up for an FSA ID which you will need to electronically sign to access your FAFSA. Sign up at www.studentaid.ed.gov
Chromebook (charged)
Driver’s license number if student has one
Both parents’ names (as it appears on their Social Security card if they have one), date of birth, and marital status.
Social Security number of parents and student or Alien Registration Number if not a U.S. citizen (it’s okay if your parents do not have one, but student MUST have a Social Security number to apply for FAFSA).
If you do not have a SSN or identify as transgender you can apply for state aid by completing the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
(No FSA ID is needed)
W-2 Forms and the Federal Income Tax Return IRS 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ, child support paid or received, parents & students information about assets such as savings, certificates of deposit, stock options, bonds, 529 plans, and other college savings programs, and investment real estate, business.
East: 847-451-3033 West: 847-451-3138
E-Learning and Winter Weather Closings
With the winter weather season fast approaching, it’s a good time to review our E-Learning formats. In the event of a cancellation of in-person learning for any reason, one of two formats will be implemented: Asynchronous E-Learning or Synchronous E-Learning.
Asynchronous E-Learning
Asynchronous E-Learning means that students get to learn on their own schedule, within a certain timeframe. Assignments would be posted by teachers in the morning, and students would complete the assignments, at any time throughout the day. There would be no expectation that students login into Zoom or into class, but rather, complete the assignments by the end of the day.
Asynchronous Expectations
Students must login into Schoology by 1 p.m. and fill out the attendance form in their second period class.
Students need to complete class assignments during the E-Learning day.
Synchronous E-Learning
Synchronous E-Learning means that students attend a virtual class session at the same time as their teacher and classmates, according to the bell schedule. The teacher conducts the class live, and in real-time, and coursework may include activities traditionally done in-person such as lecture, group work, activities, and individual assignments.
Synchronous Expectations
Students will follow their normal schedule for the day, logging into Schoology to get the link to their virtual class.
Students must be in the virtual classroom within the first 15 minutes of class.
In any case of a school building closure and the implementation of E-Learning, students and families will receive a phone call, email, and text message, and the information will be posted on the Leyden website and in media outlets as well.
*Asynchronous and Synchronous E-Learning experiences both require the use of internet connectivity at home. Wireless hotspots are available for students who need household connectivity. Please see your building administrative team to apply.
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One Amazing Story: Victor Pilolla
Our One Amazing Story series continues with Victor Pilolla, Leyden theater technical director. A true artist of many media, Pilolla found his place here with the students at Leyden and ended up staying for his entire career. An engineer by trade, he paved his way through high school theater, leading state-wide conferences and productions, hundreds of shows, and now, on the brink of a world premiere debut with “Wave” later this month. Pilolla retires this year and has opened a fine art gallery in Hawaii.
“The students, and helping them connect with theater, is where my heart is - it’s why I do what I do and have been grateful every day that I get to come to Leyden and ‘play’,” said Pilolla.
His story showcases a love of students, passion for all art, and a non-traditional path that will inspire our community. Watch the Video on our Leyden YouTube Channel and please subscribe!
#OneAmazingStory
Educators from Uruguay visit Leyden
Last Monday, Leyden hosted a group of 22 Fulbright exchange teachers and administrators from Uruguay. They visited our English Learners and Modern Language classes. The goal of this program is to foster mutual understanding between the United States and partner nations, share knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world.
“This is amazing what you have here,” said Andrea Garcia. “We feel so special being a part of this and getting to do this work.”
Caption: Enrique Bonilla, a teacher from Uruguay, joined a Spanish class at East where he spoke of his experiences and performed on his guitar.
Leyden bus driver serves on the Northlake Police Accountability Project
Denise Selover, a Leyden bus driver and resident of Northlake, was recently recognized for her service on the Northlake Police Accountability Project. The group has meet annually since 2016 to review the police departments Use of Force occurrences, Citizen Complaints, Police Pursuits, Traffic Stop Demographics as well as recommending and reviewing police policy. We are grateful for her service and dedication to students and the Leyden community!
Esports Eagles’ compete in first match
The ESports Eagles participated in their inaugural match this past Wednesday with results for the Overwatch team including: varsity team lost to Jones College Prep 3-0, JV 1 beat Cobden High School 3-0, and JV 2 lost to Oswego East 3-0.Community News
The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program may be able to help families who are struggling to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic. Families living in suburban Cook County who have annual household income levels below the requirements, and have proof of financial hardship, are eligible for assistance. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.cookcountyil.gov/rent-help or call 1-877-426-6515.
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