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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 Lindblom Families and Staff,

I am writing to share that I will be taking a short medical leave for hip surgery due to osteoarthritis, a condition where the cartilage in the joints wears down, causing pain and a limited range of motion. I anticipate returning to Lindblom with renewed strength and vitality on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (without my beloved cane or pain). While I’m away, I have complete confidence in our assistant principals, teachers, counselors, clinicians, restorative justice team, and education support staff to guide and support you. I expect each of you to continue pushing yourselves to be your best — attend school daily, live by our “Be”lief pillars, conduct yourselves with self-respect and dignity, and strive for excellence in your studies. I’ll be thinking of you all, and I look forward to returning soon!

I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Arthur (“Art”) Slater, who will be stepping in to serve as Lindblom’s administrator-in-charge (AIC) beginning on Tuesday, October 15. Mr. Slater is a retired CPS leader who has worked as an AIC at other CPS high schools. He is a dedicated and widely respected educator, and I know he will help Lindblom continue to be an excellent place to learn and work.

While Mr. Slater will handle some of my responsibilities over the next few months, our dedicated assistant principals will also continue their tireless efforts to support you. Please send them any questions or concerns that you would normally send my way. You are also more than welcome to contact Mr. Slater directly at aslater@cps.edu.

In addition, Network 16 staff will also be assisting with this transition and supporting Lindblom as needed throughout the duration of my leave.

Thank you for your continued partnership. I am confident that this will continue to be a smooth and successful school year at Lindblom, and I look forward to being back in my role as principal as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Principal Banks

~Swoop, swoop

Happy Indigenous People's Day! There is no colloquium this week.

Congratulations to Addison Belhomme and Aiden Chagoya!!! Addison was nominated for the Arts and those nominations awarded her to be the 1st place, Network 16 CPS Champion of 2024. Aiden was nominated for Civic Engagement and those nominations awarded him to be one of the CPS Champions of 2024.

Congratulations to our Girls' Volleyball team! We are happy to report that the Varsity Lady Eagles made it to City Playoffs, among most Super Conference Teams in the CPL! We play Tuesday at Von Steuben @5:00pm.

Shoutouts are due to Miguel Diaz, Karizma Gillespie, Adama Gueye, and Christine Czaszwicz for their participation in a student focus group for our PBL work with the district. Shoutouts to James Wells and Miguel Diaz for their participation in sharing their Lindblom stories with In the Light Studios. Listening to and acting on student interests, promotes student investment in their own learning and has the propensity to ignite passion that will increase their persistence.

Shoutouts are warranted to our parents, Suhkeina Blue, Clyde Smith, and Carrie Comer-Yates. Thank you for your participation in our Parent Focus Group for our PBL work with the district. We are so very thankful for our parents that go above and beyond to ensure that students experience an eventful senior year by contributing their time, talents, and funds to Senior Night.

Interested in showing support to our school community? Learn how here.

Hello LINDBLOM MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY families! My name is MaryAnne Confer, and I am the Box Tops for Education Coordinator for our school.

During the ups and downs of the past couple of school years, one thing is certain: teachers and students need more help than ever before. Box Tops is a fast and easy way for you to support LINDBLOM MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY. Our goal is to earn $1,500.00 through Box Tops this year to help fund new books for our school library, and we need your help to hit our goal!

Here’s how you can help us reach our goal: Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and earn for LINDBLOM MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY with every Box Tops product you buy. Refer your friends, family and other parents in the school to download the app. You’ll even get Bonus Box Tops for our school with each referral that successfully scans their first receipt. Turn on notifications in your Box Tops app to get scan reminders and stay updated on special offers, new products and opportunities to earn for our school. Go to your Communications Settings by tapping on the person icon in the upper-right corner of the app.

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Students can be dropped off or picked up on Wolcott and Winchester. Double Parking is prohibited! Please be considerate of the handicap ramps on Winchester and DO NOT park in front of the ramp. There is Safe Passage surrounding the perimeter of Lindblom and we'd like to enforce a "Kiss and Go" to avoid traffic back-ups; therefore, consider use of alternate blocks (like Damen, 61st Street, etc) for ease of traffic.

Students may enter the building through Door 3 (on Wolcott) or Door 9 (on Winchester). Please be mindful that these are the only doors that students should exit during/after dismissal.

Our current medical compliance rate is at 78%. There will be additional information sent to families that are not in compliance. If you need vaccination resources, information can be found on the CPS website. Mobile clinics (elementary), (high school), regional clinics along with school-based health centers are available for the public to review.

The images in the photos below reflect items in our 'lost and found'. The items have been in the main office for over two (2) weeks and will be donated to charity if they are not secured by 10/18/24.

Heart and Vascular Center Mentorship (HVC) program is designed to provide High School Juniors and Seniors a leg up in pursuing career and education goals in science and medicine, through 1 on 1 mentorship.

Students will have the chance to shadow and learn from doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers, and other scientists and health care professionals at the University of Chicago throughout the duration of the program. Students in the program also receive a laptop ( which they get to keep) and have the opportunity to be part of paid internship over the summer.

In addition to the practical experience students will receive in the program, we also offer tutoring led by UChicago undergraduates and medical students as well as help with college and scholarship applications. We also develop and participate in community service projects in the hospital and the Southside.

Attached is a flyer containing information and here is the registration link for our Virtual Kick Off event Friday, November 1st 2024 5:00 PM-6:00 PM. During this event students will have a chance to learn more about the program from current members and how it has helped them. All students who register will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift card, and the winner will be announced at the end of the event .

We are committed to elevating student voice and improving students’ daily learning experiences through a focus on instruction and learning conditions. The district-wide Cultivate student perspectives survey is one means of gathering data. The survey will be administered twice in SY25. The Fall 2024 CPS Cultivate Survey will be administered for three weeks from October 22-November 8, 2024. The survey window dates will not be extended in order to provide reports in a timely manner. Our goal is at least 90% completion in each grade level. An incentive will be given to students in advisories with a 100% completion rate by 11/05/24. 10/23: 7th-11th graders complete the survey during advisory 10/30: 12th graders omplete the survey during advisory 11/6: Last opportunity to complete the survey during advisory 12/20: Results available to schools

This is a scholarship opportunity for our undergraduate and graduate Eagles: Deadline: December 1, 2024 • Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship: –This scholarship for service program gives undergraduate and graduate students a full scholarship and guarantee of employment upon degree completion. –See more: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

Through the Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars program, Chick-fil-A, Inc. helps pay for the education of leaders in our communities who want to continue learning, while also investing in their leadership development.

Deadline Nov 1, 2024. Open to all branches! • Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP): –An 8-week summer internship for high school students at a naval laboratory. –See more: https://navalsteminterns.us/seap/

• 10/14: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
• 10/17: Fall Band & Choir Concert @5:30 pm in Keeler Hall
• 10/19: Senior Make-up Picture Day
• 10/23: PSAT/NMSQT (11th Grade ONLY) Details here.
• 10/28: Halloween Spirit Week (Students cannot bring candy to school)
• 11/4: Parent-Teacher Conference (In-person from 12 - 6:15 pm)
• 11/5: No School (Election Day)

Greetings Parents,

We will have our Quarter 1 - Parent Teacher Conferences on November 4 from 12:00 pm to 6:15 pm. This will be an in-person event on a first come, first served basis.

Please visit our athletics website for information relating to sports.

• Athletic Fees are currently PAST DUE! Please log into your parent Aspen portal to pay the Fall 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.

"Attendance Matters".....this is a slogan that will be uttered often to our Eagles as we prepare them for post-secondary life. Our week seven attendance ended with 93%. Please keep in mind that late arrivals and early departures impact student's attendance record (one (1) missed block = 0.5 day attendance).