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Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, and we honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and contributions that enrich our school community. This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más,” meaning “Together, We Are More,” reminds us that our strength is found in what we build together. This sentiment lives in our Be”Lief Pillars and our CIWP priorities: cultivating belonging and embracing our collective responsibility to ensure every Eagle is seen, valued, challenged, and supported to rise and soar.

Student Fees via the Aspen Parent Portal

As we begin the SY26-27 school year, CPS is ensuring that all student fees are managed online through the Aspen Parent Portal, which is aligned with our District’s standard fee list. While Aspen is already familiar to many families, using it as our centralized hub for fee management will make payments significantly more convenient and transparent for everyone.

Benefits of Managing Fees in Aspen

• One Central Hub: View, track, and pay for student fees—from instructional materials to class activities—in a single, secure account.

• Full Transparency: Access itemized fees and payment histories at any time, eliminating paper notices and lost receipts.

• Secure Payment Access Anytime: Pay online anytime using credit, debit, or e-check so you do not have to send cash or physical checks to school with your student or make a trip to the main office.

• Instant Confirmation: Receive immediate digital receipts for your records as soon as a payment is processed.

• Transparent Fee Waivers: Easily verify if a fee waiver has been applied to your student's account.

What You Need to Do

1. Learn more: Visit the CPS Parent and Student Portal Page to explore Aspen features and resources.

2. Log In: Access your Aspen Parent Portal account.

3. Review Your Fees: Select your student and check the Fees tab to view active items for the current school year.

4. Pay Online: Instructions on making an online payment.

Need Account Access? If you do not have an active portal login or need assistance, please reach out to your school.

Thank you for your partnership as we use these tools to make the school year smoother and more convenient for your family!

Our Title 1 Principal Meeting, Organizational PAC meeting, and Organizational BAC meeting were held on Wednesday, September 9th. You can view the recordings of each meeting below. Keep an eye out for our first regularly scheduled PAC/BAC meetings soon!

Organizational BAC Meeting

Title 1 Principal Meeting

Organizational PAC meeting

Support our AC students as we host a special fundraiser at a Chicago Sky basketball game! Proceeds from ticket sales will support AC events and the 8th grade trip!

Date: Thursday September 17, 2026 @ 7pm

Location: Wintrust Arena 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Here is the link to purchase tickets

A portion of each ticket purchased through this offer goes toward the school’s fundraising efforts Upper Baseline provides $5!

Lower Baseline provides $10!

*Additional service fees will apply

Additional Bonuses to Assist our Fundraiser:

*Sell 100+ tickets to participate in on-court experience

* Sell 250+ tickets to participate in on-court experience and receive a concourse table for the game your group is attending

* Sell 500+ tickets to participate in on-court experience, receive a concourse table for the game your group is attending, and in-game visit from team mascot

* Please include the name of the student you would like to receive credit for the ticket sales.

Join us for our Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 30th from 5-6:30pm! Back to School Night is an opportunity for families to learn more about the curriculum and learning experiences in each of their student's classes and see all of the amazing things that are going on at Lindblom. We'll have more information as the event draws closer. We hope to see you there!

Whether your high schooler wants to gain fluency in a high-demand language or explore world history and global issues, CIEE High School Summer Abroad offers transformative summer experiences across key Arabic and Chinese-speaking destinations.

CIEE provides structured, 3- to 4-week programs tailored to your student's unique interests, all backed by 24/7 expert staff and decades of experience in international education.

Program Highlights in the Region:

• Language & Culture Tracks: Intensive World language immersion designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced speakers.
• Topic-Focused Exploration: Non-language-focused tracks exploring topics like regional politics, sustainable development, marine biology, and global diplomacy.
• College Prep & Personal Growth: Students build independence, critical thinking, and global perspective that stand out on college applications.
• Generous Financial Aid: Millions of dollars in merit- and need-based scholarships are available to funding-eligible families. Give your teen an extraordinary head start on their future this summer. 👉 View All Programs & Destinations HERE Check some videos of the students from summer students trips Here

Students,

Please give the CBE team some information about transparency of learning. We would like to have some student voice to power our planning efforts. As mentioned in the school day announcements over the PA system, HERE is the survey that we're asking you to complete. The first 100 students who complete the survey will be incentivized during lunch on Wednesday, September 16.

After school programming funded by Envision Community Services will begin the week of 9/21. All families will need to complete a paper registration form prior to their student starting programming. This paperwork is a requirement for the grant that is funding the after school programming. Registration forms will be distributed during advisory on Wednesday, 9/16. Completed forms should be returned to the main office. See here for a list of after school programs that will begin on Monday, 9/21.

Get inspired at Science Works!

Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

What do a doctor, aerospace engineer, computer scientist and music producer have in common? They all work in STE(A)M! Click here to learn more.

On Saturday, Oct. 10 you can meet real STE(A)M professionals and discover career paths you never even knew existed. Included with General Admission, this event gives youth and their families the chance to connect and learn from people working in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Plus, families can explore the College Expo, where there will be representatives from colleges and universities to discuss their STE(A)M programs and teach parents and students more about navigating the college application process.

Our Girl's Volleyball home game opener began with a tribute to teachers from the volleyball team. Way to go Girls Volleyball Team!

• 9/17: Lindblom AC Outing @ Wintrust Arena
• 9/19: 8th and 12th Grade Photo Day
• 9/24: Fall Pep Rally
• 9/25: No School - Staff Professional Development
• 9/30: Fall PreACT (Juniors)
• 9/30: Back to School Night from 5 - 6:30 PM
• 10/2: LMSA Annual College Fair @Lindblom 3 - 5:30 PM
• 10/7: HSAT (AC8)
• 10/8: Fall Band Concert
• 10/9: HS Homecoming Dance
• 10/10: AC Homecoming Dance
• 10/12: No School - Indigenous People's Day
• 10/21: Picture Day for 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th

If you are an 11th or 12th grader interested in applying for the National Honor Society (NHS) please come to room 313 during your lunch period on Sepember 18th for a brief info session.

Welcome to SY27 Linblom Sports! Put on your school gear and get hyped for our athletes. Let's go!!!