Eagle Spirit

November 25, 2024

Want a piece of apple, pumpkin, cherry or pecan pie? If so, participate in the "Harvest Hunt", a Thanksgiving themed scavenger hunt, during your lunch period on Tuesday, November 26th. Stop by the Student Activities Office in the mezzanine to pick up a game card. Students who take selfies with all six items on their game card will get a sweet slice of pie (while supplies last).

Save three lives by donating blood during Student Council's annual Blood Drive. You must be at least 16 years old to donate. Check out the details below.

• When: Friday, December 6th during periods 1-9
• Where: Little Theatre
• Registration Required: CLICK HERE to register.

Important FYIs:

• You may pick any time except during your lunch period
• You must bring an ID (school, driver's license, etc.)
• If you are 17 or older, you DO NOT need a parent permission form!
• If you are 16 years old, a parent permission form is required. Stop by room 152A for a form.

The annual Food & Toy Drive is off to a great start! You can still donate non-perishable goods & new toys through Friday, December 6th. For every donation, you will receive one (or more) raffle tickets to win a JBL speaker, Ugg Boots, Owala water bottle, AirPods 4, and/or lunch delivered to school!

Food items in high need include canned corn, sweet potatoes, and green beans and tomato & chicken noodle soup.

Freshmen, sophomore, and junior pictures will take place on TODAY & TOMORROW during P.E. AND after school until 3:15pm (in the Field House). You can order your photos online through hrimaging.com, call 1-815-433-1766, or pick up an order form in the cafeteria. Note: Leyden does not collect your money or take your order.

Senior photos will take place Monday, January 13th and Tuesday, January 14th during English AND after school until 3:10pm (in the mezzanine). Pre-order forms will be available in advisory, the cafeteria, and student services from January 7th-10th. You can also order online at hrimaging.com or call 1-815-433-1766.

You can submit photos from sports, clubs, and other school activities. In the event you miss the photo days at Leyden, you can also submit a selfie of yourself. Use the instructions below.

Last Tuesday, November 19th, the Leyden Chess Team traveled to Lyons Township High School for a Chess Match. It was a very intense match, with boards one and two (Nick Velazquez and Jonathan Velazquez) going over one hour in their respective matches. Despite everyone's effort, the team was ultimately defeated in favor of Lyons Township.

On November 6th, the Asian American Affinity Group (AAAG) visited Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights. Mitsuwa Marketplace is a Japanese supermarket chain that sells groceries, cosmetics, appliances, and other imported goods. It also has restaurants, a food court, shops, and other amenities. Check out the website HERE.

For more information on the AAAG, contact Mr. Leu.

Looking for things to do this Thanksgiving Break? Below are just a few of the fun events taking place in Chicago.

East Leyden has over 60 clubs, including: academic, cultural, general interest, honors, music/performing arts, and service. To learn more, visit the East Leyden Clubs page or see a list here. Most clubs will have their first meeting within the next few weeks. You can always check the East Leyden Student Activities calendar or email the club sponsor for more information.