The Eagle's Press
Week of April 13
Greetings Lindblom MSA Eagles,
As we conclude Assistant Principal and Dean’s Week, I want to publicly recognize these dedicated leaders who work tirelessly behind the scenes to cultivate a learning environment in which our students and staff are included, challenged, and supported. While their work often happens in the quiet moments of support and navigation, our campus would not be the engaging community it is today without their insight, diligence, and heart. Please join me in expressing appreciation for their unwavering leadership and the vital role they play in the success of our school community.
In that same spirit of commitment to building capacity and promoting student growth, we are entering the week for pre-ACT/ACT and IAR assessments. Our students have worked hard all year to learn new concepts and apply them. AP Meadows has shared personalized information with every junior, including their ACT student code and the instructions for setting up their MyACT account if they did not do so during advisory on April 8. Please remind all students to read their emails and follow the directions as soon as possible. The emails contain time-sensitive actions that they need to execute before the test.
Last but not least, YOU’VE GOT THIS!!! Prioritize getting enough sleep, healthy eating, and practicing proper pacing during the exam.
Test day requires you to arrive by 7:30 AM with your charged Chromebook and necessary supplies.
To protect your hard work and prevent accidental test dismissal, all electronic devices, such as phones, MetaGlasses, and smartwatches, must be turned off and collected.
Juniors must create a MyACT account using a personal email to access and send their official ACT scores.
View the exam as an opportunity to show off your brilliance and all of your hard work.
High School students are set to depart after testing. Parents, please make the necessary transportation arrangements for your student(s).
Together we rise onward and upward,
Principal Banks
~Swoop, swoop!
Pride Parade
This Wednesday, 4/15 is LMSA's pride parade! When we celebrate and recognize all members of our community, we build a stronger learning community!
Voter Registration
With midterm elections coming up in November, now is a great time to learn about voter registration and education! Representatives from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights will be leading a workshop during Flexes 1 & 2 on April 29th covering how to register to vote, how to research candidates, how to request an absentee ballot, & more. All students are welcome. If you are interested in registering to vote, you must be a US citizen and 18 years old by the November 3rd election. Please bring your IL state ID/driver's license & the last 4 digits of your social security number. Interested students can register here.
Attendance Matters
REMINDERS: Students and families will receive detention notifications by email. Students will serve detention on Tuesday and/or Thursday from 3:15 - 4:15. If you have questions about attendance, feel free to email bdhayes2@cps.edu.
LMSA Breakfast Cart
We had an amazing first week launching the new breakfast cart! The student response was fantastic, and we even had several teachers stop by to share compliments on the new setup.
Our goal is to ensure every student and parent knows that accessing a healthy breakfast is now easier than ever. We want to encourage students to arrive with enough time to fuel up so they are ready for a successful day of learning.
I have attached some additional resources to help with outreach:
- Benefits of Breakfast Flyer: A quick guide on why starting the day with a meal matters.
- MealViewer: Direct access to Lindblom’s digital menus for easy planning.
