The Eagle's Press
Week of Sept 29
Dear Lindblom Families and Students,
We are staying focused on what matters. As we move further into the school year, I want to pause and reflect on the strength of one of our core “Be”lief Pillars is Be Inclusive. This is not just a phrase on the pillars in our lobby, it is a daily commitment.
Being inclusive means we support and uplift all Eagles (students, staff, and families) regardless of race, gender identity, socio-economic status, or age. The lived experiences of our students and families are valid and valued. Our inclusivity efforts are grounded in identity and empathy, with the overall goal of building a school community where every Eagle feels they belong. This also means celebrating our own identities and beliefs while learning from others, deepening our empathy and strengthening the ties that unite us.
Parent Partnership & Safety
- Student safety is a collective effort. Dismissal is at 3:05p on most school days. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up by 5:00 p.m. if they are not in afterschool programming or athletics
- While we graciously allow students to remain on campus after dismissal, some have been leaving school property on foot or scooters. Please note: once students leave campus, we cannot ensure their safety in the surrounding neighborhood.
- If teachers reach out regarding your child’s academic engagement or performance, please respond promptly. Our teachers have firsthand knowledge of your child’s progress and want to partner with you in their success.
- Finally, if you haven’t already done so, please complete and return the media consent form so your student can fully participate in our ABC7 Friday Flyover event.
Together we rise onward & upward,
Principal Banks
~Swoop, swoop!
Box Top Participation
Scan receipts and help our school earn money! Download the Box Tops app and select Lindblom as the beneficiary of your scans.
This year, our school is partnering with the Office of Student Protection and Title IX (OSP) to implement a Bystander Intervention Curriculum, a proactive effort by the district to increase student sense of belonging and reduce bias-based harm in our school community.This comprehensive curriculum is designed to cultivate identity-affirming learning environments where students feel confident stepping into themselves and standing up for one another.
The Office of Student Protection and Title IX (OSP) Bystander Intervention Curriculum engages students in following learning objectives using developmentally appropriate language and activities:
-Students will develop positive social identities based on their membership in multiple groups in society.
-Students will respond to diversity by building empathy, respect, understanding and connection
-Students will recognize unfairness on the individual level (e.g., biased speech)
-Students will recognize their own responsibility to stand up to exclusion, prejudice and injustice
-Students will speak up with courage and respect when they or someone else has been hurt or wronged by bias.
The lessons have been broken down by grade bands, range from 15 minutes in early grades and up to 60 minutes for older grades, and may be taught within advisory on Colloquium Day or a regular instructional day by a teacher.
If you have any questions related to the curriculum, please reach out to Mr. Alaves (grades 7th-8th) or RJC Brown (grades 9th-12) and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for being a valued member of our school community!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Us!
From September 15 to October 15, we’re honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community at LMSA. Help us recognize the incredible staff and students of Hispanic descent who make our school special! 🎉 Use this form to nominate someone you admire and tell us how they inspire, lead, or positively impact our community. Let’s shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that deserve to be celebrated!
Meet Zaid Zamudio, a true leader in our Academic Center! Whether on the soccer field or in the classroom, Zaid empowers his teammates, uplifts his peers, and stays fully engaged in everything he does.
He lives out the Lindblom Belief Pillars of Being Inclusive and Being Impactful from encouraging classmates to keep going when they feel like giving up to bringing positive energy that brightens the room.
Zaid reminds us that leadership isn’t just about winning games, it’s about lifting others up and making a difference every single day.
#SwoopSwoop #LindblomEagles #HispanicHeritageMonth
Let's give high-fives all around to Tyler McKinily! Tyler competed in the CPS Girl's City Championship this past week. Although she didn't bring home first place, she did her thang on the grass with admirable grace.
Attendance Matters
REMINDER: 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. If you received a detention notification and you have not served the detention, you will be removed from homecoming participation.
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.
