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A few weeks ago, members of the East and West Leyden Interact clubs attended Rotary International's Youth Leadership Awards conference. They traveled to Camp Hope in Wisconsin for a weekend full of team building, leadership development, and meeting new friends. Here is what Danna Altamira had to say: "My experience with RYLA was great! I loved all of the people there. They made sure that everyone was participating but as well as being safe. I really enjoyed the activities that we did. I definitely had an amazing time." You can join Interact by contacting Ms. Theresa Ciupinski at tciupinski@leyden212.org, or support Interact by purchasing popcorn during their fundraiser this week (click on the image to be able to scan the QR code).

On October 16th, the WSC Student Activities Directors hosted the first student workshop of the year, Cupcake Wars, at York High School. Each school brought a team of 4 students and 24 baked cupcakes. At the competition, the students learned the "secret" theme for decorating (Halloween), received a "secret" ingredient (cookies), and had to demonstrate a certain culinary technique (using a grass piping tip). The cupcakes were judged on their taste, the execution of the culinary technique, the use of the secret ingredient, and their decoration.

It was a very exciting day! West Leyden won 1st place and East Leyden won 2nd place! Congrats to Ms. Anna Szymczak, Ms. Nichole Stockard, and the culinary students who participated (West Team: Allisson Huitron, Isabella Laira Lara Juarez, Lizeth Montiel Romero, and Jasleen Monarrez). Everyone was VERY impressed by the students and Leyden's Culinary Program!

On the fourth Saturday in October, National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level. Millions of people join forces with a common mission: to improve the lives of others through acts of kindness, big and small.

• More than 400 people participated, including students, faculty, Food Services, Maintenance, and Transportation staff, administrators, and community members!
• Over 35 East and West clubs and sports teams were represented!
• Students completed 25 service projects in 9 different towns in and around the Leyden community!

Click here to learn more about Make A Difference Day.

¡Goooool! Congratulations to the Boys Soccer Team! After beating Rolling Meadows 4-2 on Tuesday, they went on to shut out Glenbard East 3-0 on Saturday. Their next game is against West Chicago on Wednesday, October 29th, 5:00 pm, at Schaumburg High School. Gooooo, Eagles!

It’s time to show your school spirit and commitment to living drug-free! Red Ribbon Week starts Monday, October 27th! Each day brings a new theme and a fun way to participate. Be sure to follow the Deans' costume guidelines below. Let’s make this a week full of spirit, fun, and positive choices! Check out the flyer above for details, and remember—staying drug-free is always in style!

Halloween is almost here! If you plan on dressing up, here are some important guidelines you must follow. Remember, all costumes must be school appropriate. If you have any questions or concerns about your costume, make sure you speak to the Deans before you decide to wear it to school.

• The costume must meet the standards of the school's dress code.

• Masks or any costume or costume accessory that prevents facial identification are not allowed.

• No face paint.

• Zombie makeup, fake wounds, and/or scars that limit or prevent facial identification are not allowed.

• No hoods.

• Weapons, no matter how fake they may appear, are not allowed.

• Props such as pitchforks, reaper scythes, etc. are not allowed.

• No spikes or anything that may harm someone.

• No large costume that may impede your vision, or interrupt someone else's learning.

Students wearing costumes that are deemed inappropriate will be sent home with a consequence.

The Deans are the final decision makers regarding appropriateness or inappropriateness of all Halloween costumes. If you have any questions regarding a costume, stop into the Deans' Office during your free time.

Dress warm and bring a blanket and ALL of your friends to watch a scary movie under the stars!

(If the weather is bad, we will be in the Commons).

When: Wednesday, October 29th, at 6:30 pm.

Where: West Inner Courtyard

Cost: FREE! Including concessions!

Use this form to VOTE for which movie we will watch. The one with the most votes will win!

Check your email, listen to the announcements, and watch the monitors to hear which movie will scare you and your friends on the 29th!

When: Wednesday, October 29th, at 6:30 pm.

Where: West Inner Courtyard

Cost: FREE! Including concessions!

Use this form to VOTE for which movie we will watch. The one with the most votes will win!

Check your email, listen to the announcements, and watch the monitors to hear which movie will scare you and your friends on the 29th!

West Leyden has almost 60 clubs, including academic, cultural, general interest, honors, performing arts, and service clubs. To learn more:

• Visit the West Leyden Clubs page.
• See a list of clubs and sponsors here.
• See a calendar of when all clubs are meeting here.

Starting this year, all Leyden students in any club will need to use the 5-Star Students app or link. You can access 5 Star Students via your cell phone or Chromebook. To log in, use your Google Leyden account info (email and password).

📲 Mobile App: To download the 5Star App on your phone, click HERE.

📲 Chromebook: Go to www.5starstudents.com & click on "sign in". BOOKMARK this link!

Helpful 5 Star Students Resources:

📲 To see an overview on how to use the mobile app, click HERE.

📲 To learn how to check yourself into meetings & events using the mobile app, click HERE.

We want you HERE! Leyden's new "Strive for 95" campaign offers a lot of cool prizes for students who strive to maintain 90% or higher attendance.

• Monthly raffles to win Leyden clothing, free Homecoming or Prom tickets, Stanley drinking cups, Javaccino dollars, pizza parties for you & your friends, and much more.

• $20 off Prom tickets (juniors & seniors only)

We Are... Awards nominees can qualify to receive Javaccino (students) / Gold and Bold Café (staff members) gift cards. In addition, students may be recognized at Student of the Month breakfasts and staff members may be recognized at staff meetings.

To nominate a student or staff member, you need to fill out this We Are... Awards Google Form.