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Lindblom Math & Science Academy is an inclusive, challenging, and supportive community that empowers students to become compassionate leaders who understand, engage, and impact the world.

Lindblom Math & Science Academy will empower every student to excel academically, grow personally, and thrive as engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.

Dear Eagles,

On Thursday morning, I received LMSA’s initial budget allocation for School Year 2026. As forecasted, it includes reductions in funding and positions. In the spirit of transparency, I want to clarify the broader budget picture and the messaging from various sources. The current CPS budget assumes an additional $300 million from the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago’s TIF fund. CPS leadership is actively pushing for this support. I encourage you to join the push for additional funding by contacting your local representatives to advocate for using TIF funds to offset the CPS budget deficit. Without that funding, CPS may revise school budgets again this summer. While this is difficult news, I want to emphasize that this is only the starting point in the budget process.

My top priority remains protecting our instructional programs and preserving the programs that make Lindblom an incredible place to learn and teach. I will be as creative as possible in this process to ensure learning remains uninterrupted and minimize the impact on students and staff. I remain committed to transparency and collaboration as we navigate what lies ahead.

As I shared last week, we are committed to using our 5 Essentials data to support our students and shape our school culture and climate. Our data shows we have a strong, schoolwide future orientation. This measure is important because it reflects our collective focus on the why: to create a supportive, inclusive, and challenging community where students can excel academically, grow personally, and become engaged citizens who understand, engage, and impact the world. Students, staff, and leaders share a vested interest in keeping our eyes on the horizon, preparing our students for life after high school graduation.

Onward and upward,

Principal Banks

Swoop, Swoop

Parents,

Are you aware that Lindblom students earned $74M in scholarships for the Class of 2024? Besides the fact that our students have a rigorous curriculum, we contribute our scholarship success to students' preparation for standardized testing.

If your student is anxiously nervous about the switch from SAT to ACT, or they need alternate plans besides sleeping all morning, then sign up now to claim a seat for Lindblom's Summer ACT Bootcamp. Eligible for all rising 10th - 12th grade students.

Congratulations to JROTC Cadet, Viviana Robles. Viviana was one of 12 cadets in the city of Chicago to receive a $10,000 scholarship to cover costs associated with her college education.

Some students need help with time management. If you know some who need help and have C or D lunch, have them join the Writing Center Time Management workshop on Monday, May 19.

There is still time to order your yearbook. Visit the yearbook website and order yours today! https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/LMSA25

At Lindblom, our belief pillars—being inclusive, supportive, empowering, and impactful—guide everything we do. The GSA Pride Parade is an optional student-led celebration that reflects our commitment to creating a safe, affirming space for all students, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. The GSA Pride Parade fosters understanding, encourages leadership, and promotes a culture of respect and belonging. By hosting this event, we live our values and empower students to lead with compassion and courage.

This is the final call for students interested in getting ahead by earning their high school biology credit AND earning college credit over the summer! Students can take Bio 114 at Malcolm X from June 17-July 10 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-3). Students must have a 6 on the RTW placement test OR a 21 on their English portion of the ACT. Please see Ms. O in room 324 if you have questions.

We are prepared to share our Accelerated Summer Learning courses. If your student is interested, please have them sign-up. Accelerated courses are on a first come-first serve basis and seating is limited. The information provided may be subject to changes, but we will make updates in a timely manner.

Click on this link to access the new Google Site that lists opportunities for students in the social sciences. This website will be updated as opportunities (summer programs, internships, and more) become available: https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/lmsastudentoppsinss/home

Science Opportunities for Students

Dear CPS Colleagues, Families, and Partners,

We are writing to let you know that the search for Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) next Superintendent/CEO is now underway, and we want you to be involved!

The Chicago Board of Education is committed to meaningfully engaging all CPS stakeholders in this work. The insight and experiences of CPS students, parents, educators, and partners will help guide the interview and selection process as the Board considers which leader has the vision, expertise, and strategy Chicago’s students and school communities need to grow and thrive.

The Board will be hosting community meetings in every Elected School Board (ESB) district in the city over the next several weeks to gather feedback from as many people as possible. All meetings will be held in person, and all will include both Spanish and ASL translation.

Information on the meeting for your district is as follows:

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Steinmetz College Prep (3030 N Mobile Ave)

Link to RSVP

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Time: 6:30–8 p.m.

Location: Hubbard High School (6200 S Hamlin Ave)

Link to RSVP

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd.)
Link to RSVP

Date: Monday, May 19, 2025

Time: 6:30–8 p.m.

Location: Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (3857 W 111th St)

Link to RSVP

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hairpin Arts Center (2810 N Milwaukee Ave)
Link to RSVP

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Amundsen High School (5110 N Damen Ave)
Link to RSVP

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Institute (2800 S Western Ave)

Link to RSVP

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Location: National Teachers Academy (55 W Cermak Rd)

Link to RSVP

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Pritzker Elementary School (2009 W Schiller St)

Link to RSVP

You are welcome to attend this OR any other community meeting throughout the city on the CEO/Superintendent search. Information on all meetings that have been scheduled thus far is available on the Board of Education website, which will continue to be updated. Whichever meeting you choose to attend, please RSVP.

If you cannot attend a meeting, please consider taking advantage of these additional engagement opportunities:

• Community Survey. A community survey will be shared with stakeholders in the near future. This will be an opportunity for you to share what you feel is working well in CPS and identify areas where you would like to see improvement.
• Focus Groups and On-Site Interviews. Representatives from Alma Advisory Group, the Board’s executive search partner, will visit select CPS locations to gather input from staff and community members on the next Superintendent/CEO. Details on these sessions will be provided soon.
• Regular Updates. I encourage everyone to check the CPS BOE website regularly to monitor the status of the Superintendent/CEO search and learn more about the numerous opportunities to participate in the process.

We thank you for your interest and look forward to your partnership as we work to identify the next leader of Chicago Public Schools.

Sincerely,

Chicago Public Schools

• 5/23: 8th Grade Trip

• 5/26: Memorial Day (No School)

• 5/28: Senior Grades Due

• 5/29: Algebra Exit Exam

• 5/29: Senior Graduation Practice/Senior Cookout

• 5/30: Senior Graduation Practice

• 5/31: Senior Prom

• 6/2: Senior Graduation

• 6/4: 8th Grade Luncheon

• 6/5: 8th Grade Graduation Practice

• 6/6: 8th Grade Graduation

Parents,

This is a friendly reminder that our building hours are from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. We are noticing that students are wandering the buidling after school hours because they are not in programs. This sometimes leads them into unsupervised areas which is a safety concern. Students should not be in the building after 5:30 pm (with the exception of clubs and sports).

Attention students: All library books will be due by June 6. Staff and students who have not returned library books by this date will be responsible for replacing the book with another copy of the same title.

On Friday, Principal Banks and AP Meadows met with Alderwoman Coleman and 16th Ward representatives, CPS City Council Liaison Jamel Chambers, and N16 NOM Sonia Castro to discuss ways we can partner to improve traffic safety in our immediate area as well as strengthen LMSA’s partnership and engagement within our ward.

Attention all incoming Freshmen, as well as current Lindblom High School Students...

If you love to dance and want to be a part of a positive, dedicated, and impactful ensemble who performs regularly at school, join us for the Lindblom Dance Ensemble (LDE) Auditions on Tuesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 22nd from 3:15 - 4:30 in the ballroom.

Dancers on LDE perform in 2 Dance Concerts per year, have a dedicated Colloquium, frequent Master Classes both on campus and off, as well as perform at various school events including the Fall and Winter Pep Rallies.

All dancers must fill out the pre-registration link below and should plan on attending both days for consideration. Should you have any questions, reach out to Mrs Wojtulewicz at jegross1@cps.edu

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7VUWNo67TESnpxUo6

Please visit our athletics website for information relating to sports.

• We have officially started Spring Sports Season. Please log into your parent Aspen portal to pay the Spring Athletic Fees associated to your student's participation. You may also come into the main office to pay.
• Eagle Support is needed! Our students are looking good and team spirit is ESSENTIAL in keeping the momentum. We'd love to see you at our games friends and families!
• Interested in Lindblom gear? Shop online.

Our week 34 attendance ended with 90.83%. Students are in the final stretch of the school year and are preparing for finals. Let's be in school and in class on time, everyday! Attendance Recovery is available after school on Tuesday and Thursday. The attendance policy is included here. Feel free to email Mr. Hayes, our attendance coordinator, if there are questions about your attendance, bdhayes2@cps.edu.