Take Flight 🦅

All students studying Italian at Leyden took the National Italian Exam in April, and the results are now in! Congratulazioni to the following students who earned certificates and medals, and the gold-level students (Yaymari Rosas and Miguel Sandoval), whose scores were in the top 1% nationally, won monetary prizes:

Livello 1:

Bronzo (Bronze) Emily Gandar, Emiliano Recendiz, Brian Sari

Argento (Silver): Emily Martinez

Oro (Gold): Yaymari Rosas, Miguel Sandoval

Livello 2:

Bronzo (Bronze): Paola Meza (not pictured), Camila Sanmartin

Leyden's Mario Kart team (2nd in sectionals) and Rocket League team (sectional champs) both qualified for the state tournament on May 2nd at Evergreen Park High School. Congrats to the Rocket League team, who took 3rd place!

• Rocket League team: Ian Giron, Isaac Merino, and Yurem Chavez
• Mario Kart team: Nathan Lechman, Eian Roman, Dan Jacob Uy, and Anthony Salgado

On Thursday, May 7th, the Peer Mediators went to the Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park in Western Springs, IL. They were teambuilding, as well as building their confidence. If you want more information about Peer Mediators, contact Ms. Martha Polley, at mpolley@leyden212.org.

On Saturday, May 9th, members of Ecology Club worked with the Village of Franklin Park and Openlands (a non-profit dedicated to protecting our natural habitats and wildlife) to plant 20 trees in front of houses and near North Elementary School. After knocking on doors in the neighborhood to find willing participants, the club members worked with Ramona Michael, chair of the Tree Commission in Franklin Park, and Openlands, to green up our local community.

Are you 'green with envy' that you missed out on this wonderful opportunity? Reach out to Dr. Todd Veltman at tveltman@leyden212.org to get involved with Ecology Club.

Leyden's literary and art magazine, Prizewrite, has been published for the 2025-2026 school year. Dozens of students submitted their literary and art work to be included in the magazine. Click here or on the image below to admire all of your classmates' creativity!

Stop by the Student Activities Office during your lunch period on Wednesday, May 20th, to pick up a FREE package of cookies (while Supplies last)! Make sure you have your Leyden ID (physical or Minga) to receive your cookies. To be a "smart cookie" for finals, make sure to read the tips below!