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The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a club for students in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students participated in various events throughout the year that represent the many sequences of the FCS department. In early February, students competed in Regionals and in early April, students headed to Springfield to represent Leyden at State! They did a phenomenal job showcasing their talents in the Education and Culinary sequences! Many were awarded Gold and Most Outstanding awards! Fantastic job and a huge thank you to all of the students who dedicated countless hours to the club this year!

Attention writers, artists, designers, and creatives! Do you want your work highlighted in Leyden's Literary Art Magazine?

If so, use this QR code to submit your sculpture, pottery, 3D design, architecture design, fashion design, creative writing, poetry, short stories, screenplay, songs or anything creative.

Deadline is TODAY (April 15th)! Contact Mr. Stong with any questions!

On Tuesday, April 16th, sophomores will take the PSAT 10 test and juniors will take the SAT test. A grab-and-go lunch will be available, as will buses after the testing period. All other students will not have school that day.

Grade 9: April 16th, No School

Grade 10: April 16th, PSAT 10

The PSAT 10 is practice for the SAT test. The PSAT provides an important checkpoint for student learning on the road to college and career readiness. All test results will be available to students and families.

Grade 11: April 16th, SAT

All students in Illinois high schools must take the SAT as a graduation requirement. The SAT is an admissions test accepted by all U.S. colleges. Leyden teachers have been preparing students for the types of questions they will see on the test.

Grade 12: April 16th, No School

On this date, seniors are encouraged to use this day to visit colleges and technical schools, complete FAFSA applications, and work on college applications.

*There is no school on April 16th for students attending the LIFE HS and Transition programs.*

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Hosted by the Park District of Franklin Park, this family-oriented event will feature interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes. Attendees can explore the nature garden, help plant a tree, and learn how to keep the earth clean.

• When: Saturday, April 20th from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Where: North Park, 10040 Addison Avenue
• Other Info: All ages welcome; FREE

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe.

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The Student Activities webpage continues to improve! Now you can view a month-at-a-glance calendar and see when and where West Leyden's clubs are meeting. You can also get there from the Leyden website > Activities and Arts > Clubs - West > Activities Calendar.

Now there's even less reason to not get involved! Go to a club meeting this month!

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.