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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.

Hello Eagles,

We are excited to welcome you back to school! We hope you enjoyed your summer break. All students were emailed their schedules last week, along with a family-friendly version of their current progress toward graduation. This level of transparency aims to increase understanding and empower students to plan their next steps toward graduating.

We hope you've taken the time to review these documents and reflect on what you've accomplished and the work that lies ahead. We understand these documents may evoke a range of emotions - excitement, curiosity, and maybe a little anxiety. A myriad of feelings are expected, and allowing yourself to feel them is okay. You know that you are capable of working hard to accomplish your goals. You know that LMSA staff, administrators, and families are supportive. We know you can succeed.

We've filled almost all of our staffing vacancies to ensure that all our students will start the year with a certified teacher in every class. As some of you may know, each CPS candidate's onboarding process varies in length. We have a few candidates completing their onboarding process just in time for the start of the year. We are still hiring for the Social Science position the ALSC voted to open a few weeks ago. We are working to ensure that the position is staffed as quickly as possible, and those classes will be covered in the meantime.

We explicitly outlined a process for all students and families to follow if you notice something that needs to be addressed with your schedule. Schedules will only be changed to (1) ensure completion of CPS graduation requirements, (2) acknowledge credits earned over the summer, or (3) address scheduling irregularities (i.e., double lunch period, duplicate courses, etc.). Schedule change requests for preferences will NOT be honored (ex., lunch period, preferred teacher, etc).

The schedule request change form is the ONLY way to request a schedule change before the start of school.​ Requesting a schedule change does not guarantee one will be processed. The form is linked to​ the schedule you received via email. Any email sent directly to a counselor​ or administrator will not be considered for a change request. Requesting a schedule change does not guarantee one will be processed. Please follow the process to support our efforts to resolve 'need-based' issues.

Best Wishes,

Principal Banks

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Thank you for sharing the Imani Pearls Community Development Foundation's (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Chi Omega Omega Chapter) 2024 Scholarships with your students. I am pleased to inform you that 4 Lindblom 2024 Graduates each received a $2,500 scholarship, Jalyn Dixon, Jayla Stevenson, Justin Lanier and Yazmin Williams. As a Lindblom parent, thank you for producing amazing students and sharing these opportunities with our students and as a member of IPCDF, thank you for allowing us to serve the Lindblom community.

Kudos to our summer staff, Ms. McDaniel, Mr. Herrera, Mr. Clark, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Nguyen, Mr. Johnson, and all of our custodians! These are the folks that are typically behind the scene, but contribute a wealth of expertise to have our building ready for the start of the school year. When you see them, smile and say "Thank you!"

Parents/Guardians of the Senior class,

It's imperative that the school nurse has all Meningitis vaccinations on file BEFORE school starts. This is mandatory! Double check your records and/or re-submit, if needed. Please reference the linked vaccination schedule and review your records for updated health exams also and submit to scoulter@cps.edu or a hard copy can be submitted.

Are you interested in academic enrichment this fall? There's a 6 week course to engage students in Horticulture experience. You may apply by going to the website, www.girls4science.org and click on the Register tab.

Cradles to Crayons’ mission is to provide children across Chicagoland, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting with different communities. Our TLC program provides teen leaders the opportunity to be a part of this mission and vision.

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 25th through December 14th 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 the application. The application deadline is 11:59PM on Friday, September 6th.

Thank you for making the space this summer to attend Lindblom's grade specific orientation sessions. We took great pleasure in seeing your smiling faces and establishing connections with our families. In the event that you were unable to attend, feel free to email those documents to iherrera2@cps.edu.

• August 26: First Day of School
• August 27: Chipotle "Dine Around" Fundraiser

Please view the upcoming Lindblom Fall Sports Tryout dates in the attached document. Reminder that all athletes must have Medical Physical within 395 days of participation, you will not be allowed to tryout or practice without it. The student must also formally register with the school and submit the following forms Player Record Packet - Hard Copy, Online Form Spanish Version along with the Sports Medicine Awareness Forms (Concussion/PES).

Please join us in our efforts to bring some funds back to Lindblom. Any purchase(s) made on August 27th from 4 to 8 pm at Chipotle on 63rd and Halsted will give back 25%. Tell a friend, to tell a friend! Here are the directions to ensure that your purchase will count towards the fundraiser. Be sure to use the code P4VYTAY.