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Dear Lindblom Families and Students,

The first two weeks of school have gone by so quickly! In this time, our focus has been on building a welcoming and positive school culture, setting clear expectations, making space for teachers to collaborate, strengthening community partnerships, and connecting with parents as true partners in this work. Starting strong in these areas helps us “keep the main thing the main thing” all year long.

At Lindblom, the main thing is student learning. We believe every student deserves instruction that is engaging, culturally responsive, and designed to help them grow both now and in the future. When we give our attention to the right things, like supporting students, creating meaningful opportunities, and working together as a school community, those things get stronger.

As we move forward this year, let’s keep choosing to focus on progress, growth, and the things that matter most. Together, we’ll create a school year full of learning, belonging, and success for every Eagle.

Together we rise onward & upward,

Principal Banks

~Swoop, swoop!

P.S. This week, Cheryl Burton (B80M/SW80P) returned to “The Nest” to film a back-to-school segment with her former Biology teacher as well as her former cheerleading coach. She thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing about her experiences at Lindblom and looks forward to continuing her legacy of awarding two (2) $5000 scholarships to members of the HS graduating class.

Proof of physical examinations and/or required immunizations must be submitted no later than October 15th, 2025 for the following grades: 9th grade and any students entering CPS for the first time. You can find the full Student Health and School Forms Booklet in Spanish and English. Resources where students can receive required immunizations and school physicals:

• Federally Qualified Health Centers

• CPS School-Based Health Centers open to all CPS Students

For other student health and wellness questions, please contact our school nurse, scoulter@cps.edu.

Our organizational meetings for BAC and PAC and the annual Title 1 Principal Meeting will take place this Thursday, September 5th! During our kickoff meeting last week, we gathered nominees for PAC officer positions. The PAC officer election for chair, vice-chair, secretary, and outreach coordinator will occur during the meeting. Check out our candidates and their statements HERE! You must be present in-person or online to vote in the election. We are still looking for nominees for all officer positions for BAC.

Here are all of the important links for this week's meetings:

• The BAC organizational meeting will take place from 4:30 - 5:20pm in the Social Room and online at this Google Meet link.
• HERE is the BAC agenda.
• The Title 1 Annual Principal's Meeting will take place from 5:30 - 6:00pm in the Social Room and online at this Google Meet link.
• HERE is the agenda for the Title 1 Annual Prinicpal's Meeting
• The PAC organizational meeting will take place from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Social Room and online at this Google Meet link.
• HERE is the PAC agenda

We hope to see you there to vote on our PAC/BAC officers and work to develop a budget of Title 1 Parent fund that supports our families and our students!

Join us for our Back to School Community Kickoff on Saturday, September 27th from 12-4pm! Check out the flyer below for all the details. We hope to see you there!

7th-12th Grade students are you interested in participating in the 2025-26 CPS STEM fair? If so, fill out this interest form by September 5th and Ms. Levites will follow up with you. https://forms.gle/QJSACKGHrFeS4ujS8

CPS is partnering up with Local 130 JAC Plumbers' Chicago Training Center to offer students the opportunity to get hands on experience. Check out their information below if you would be interested in participating.

We’re doing it again! Local 130 JAC Plumbers’ Chicago Training Center is looking for up to 30 eager and motivated high school seniors to join Cohort 4 of the Plumbers Bridge Program.

The program is designed to introduce high school students to the plumbing trade. It provides hands-on training in tools, safety, and math, and allows students to gain practical skills at the union's training facility. After successful completion of the program, students will receive five points towards the aptitude test and get an opportunity to interview with a Union Plumbing Contractor.

In school year 2025-26 this program consists of two parts:

PART 1: Plumbers Bridge Program &

PART 2: HIRE360.

More information and registration is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtILMohuaTVZvgeS7eU65mwFKk0NLcHAAIPOGc1_gAVIcagA/viewform

Interested in FREE SAT Prep? The following information provides a step-by-step guide for accessing up to six practice modules per subject. These resources will be available at no cost until December 2025.

In support of UIC, three of our fierce student leaders, Shaundria, Jafiah, and Indigo are conducting a necessities drive. Please bring can goods, personal hygiene products, etc...

The Teen Leadership Corps is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to gain leadership skills through in-person service-learning projects and then put those skills into practice by engaging their communities in product collections and by raising awareness about the need for and work of Cradles to Crayons. Our upcoming Fall session will run from September 17th through December 13th both virtually and at our Giving Factory located at 2500 W Bradley Place in Chicago.

The TLC program has three main components:

1. Saturday volunteer sessions - TLC members can sign up for Saturday volunteer shifts and will volunteer to help assist Cradles to Crayons staff in running stations for Saturday volunteer shifts.
2. Virtual Wednesday sessions in the late afternoon/evening. Twice a month, we meet virtually for one hour to provide leadership-related training such as a career panel, resume workshop, and public speaking session.
3. Final project - each TLC member will complete a final project supporting Cradles to Crayons, which will be either hosting a collection drive or a fundraiser.

Here is the link to our website with the application. The application deadline is 11:59PM on Friday, September 5.

• 9/2: ALSC Meeting
• 9/5: PAC/BAC Meeting
• 9/10: Virtual Senior Parent Meeting
• 9/18: College Fair
• 9/18: Back to School Night
• 9/19: Progress Report Distribution

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We all want mornings to feel calm, safe, and positive for students, even in the midst of the busy drop-off rush. Our morning drop-zone is about more than just improving the flow of traffic; it’s about helping students start their day in a safe and positive way.

Let's continue to work together to help ensure that your student (and others) are ready before reaching the drop-off zone. A few practical steps may be helpful for all parties involved: - Please encourage your student to gather their backpack, coat, and belongingsbefore your car pulls into the active drop-off lane. -If your student needs a hug or some encouraging words, try to take that extra moment before entering the line so they’re ready to hop out when it’s your turn. -If you ever feel like you need more time, you can always park nearby and walk your student up, so neither of you feels rushed.

Thank you again for being a supportive partner in this process. Here is a School Pickup & Dropoff Best Practices video from our partners with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT).

The Mini Medical School will take place on Saturdays, from October 11th through November 1st, 2025, on Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus. This is a full-day, in-person program, and we expect all participants to attend each session. A light breakfast and full lunch will be provided for all participating students.

The application is due on Sunday, 9/7/2025, at 11:59 pm.

Some of the program highlights include:

- First Aid Training

- A scientific poster project and conference-style case presentation

- Mentorship from current medical students

Hands-on training in:

- Splinting

- Suturing

- Narcan (Naloxone) administration

- Measuring Vitals

- And much more!

This program is a seeks students with an interest in STEM or exploring a career in healthcare to apply.

Application Link: forms.gle/wpufaBg5K81a2cYy8

Hello Lindblom Students, Families & Community,

You are invited to our Annual College Fair on Thursday, September 18th, starting at 3:30 PM here at Lindblom. We will be welcoming more than 50 colleges from across the city, the state, and the country. This is a great opportunity for everyone to learn about the postsecondary institutions that could be possibilities after Lindblom.

Whether you are just beginning to explore college options or you’re a senior preparing to apply, take advantage of this event to Be Engaged, connect, and prepare for your future.

If you have any questions regarding the College Fair, please feel free to reach out to your counselor or College & Career Coach.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you interested in AC 7th and 8th grade Boys Soccer? We will have a brief player meeting Tuesday 9/2/25 after school 3:30-4:15 PM in Room 108. Please see Mr. Alaves in the Counseling Suite if you have any questions.

REMINDER: Students will begin receiving tardy slips this week. If there is a record of (5) tardies within a two week window, detention will be the consequence. Detentions will occur from 3:15 - 4:15 on Tuesday and Thursday. If a student is late to detention, it will not count as served. Failure to complete detention will prohibit engagement with school events (coaches will be made aware).

• Students must ALWAYS have LMSA School ID on them, whether physical or electronic.

• Students must manage their time during the passing period to ensure they make it to class on time.

• Students who are tardy to class will need to visit the tardy scanners located on each floor to scan in and retrieve a tardy pass.

• Students must arrive in class within three (3) minutes from the time indicated on the tardy pass.

• Any student without a pass in the hallway after the initial hall sweep will be escorted to the nearest tardy station to receive a pass.