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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 LMSA Eagles,

These past two weeks of school boast several examples of our school community coming together to accomplish our shared goals.

• YTD Attendance Rate- 94.78% (decrease from week 1 is primarily due to early dismissals)

• FIF forms - Our Main Office team has processed 1138 total applications (88.91%; 142 outstanding forms)

• School-wide assembly - a collaborative effort between admin, counselors, advisory teachers, and our Restorative Justice Team.

• Chipotle Dine-Around - a donation of 25% per order resulted in a $452 donation from Chipotle.

• Brothers of the Blom - donated $2000 to our athletics program.

However, we must also be mindful of a shared goal that is an ongoing work in progress: school safety. Last week, school communities across the globe learned of a horrific incident involving an active shooter at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. I pray for physical and mental healing for the students, families, and educational staff affiliated with their school community. I also pray for a hedge of protection around our students, families, and staff within our school community.

As you likely know, our school uses metal detectors and X-ray machines to detect weapons and contraband that should not be brought into our school buildings. Our school safety team seized prohibited items and substances from an LMSA student last week thanks to vigilant staff in partnership with responsive parents. I commend the work of our school safety team. I trust that we can count on your support as we collectively take whatever steps we can to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

• Students and visitors are not allowed to bring pepper spray, mace, knives/box cutters, guns of any sort, etc into our school.

• Cannabis/THC products like gummies, laced beverages, vape pens, vape carts, other forms of drugs, etc., are not allowed on our campus.

• Students are prohibited from selling snacks, make-up, contraband, or beverages on campus.

We are committed to keeping our Eagles safe through preventive measures that support our responsibility to keep all students and staff safe. Therefore, we will continue to search student bags as part of our campus entry protocols if there is reasonable cause due to alerts on the metal detectors, X-ray scanners or reported allegations involving prohibited items or substances.

We also ask all parents and guardians to help us ensure that your students do not bring the abovementioned items into our school. Periodically check your student’s book bag/purse/fanny pack, review the product labels on their ‘snacks’ and beverages, and monitor their social media consumption. Let us know if your student reports suspicious, inappropriate, or illegal activities on our campus unbeknownst to admin. These steps will help prevent or deter students from bringing prohibited items into our school community.

Thank you for everything you do daily to keep our school community safe.

~Principal Banks

#SwoopSwoop

We will have a Special Bell Schedule on Wednesday. We invite our students to use the following app to stay in tune with the daily schedule.

Lindblom Current Schedule 1.0

Please join the Englewood CAC, Raise Your Hand, and Mr. Dad Fathers Club for a candidate forum to learn more about the candidates running in Districts 6, 9, and 10 for the CPS elected school board. See attached flyer for details.

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).

Big thank you to the Brothers of the Blom for their generous $2,000 donation to our athletic department! Your continued support and commitment to the Lindblom family is truly inspiring. We appreciate your dedication to enriching the lives of our students both on and off the field. Together, we’re building a stronger future. ♥️💛🦅 #Swoop #Sw24p #EaglePride #BrothersOfTheBlom #BuildingBetterBrothers #LindblomStrong

Parents/Guardians of the Senior class,

It's imperative that the school nurse has all Meningitis vaccinations on file by October 15. 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.

Mini Medical School program is a fall program that gives students early exposure to careers in healthcare, teaches organ system biology and provides skills training in First Aid, CPR, suturing, and heart/lung auscultation. Students work with physicians, medical students, and other health professionals during 5 full-day sessions. This year we will be hosting a medical case presentation during the program where students will receive individual mentorship from current medical students to create a scientific poster and participate in a conference style presentation.

Our program will run on every Saturday 10/12/2024 - 11/9/2024 from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with the last day being poster presentations until 12:15pm. Snacks and lunch will be provided each week. This program is application-based and we encourage any students with an interest or curiosity in STEM and a career in healthcare to apply. Attached to this email you will find the official brochure for the program as well as the student application (https://forms.gle/fZPPBF8TtFQeoLe36).The application deadline is 9/8 at 11:59pm.

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.

JOIN THE CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ENGINEERS!

CASE is a rolling-admissions organization for motivated high school students interested in engineering and STEM. We currently have more than 120 members from selective enrollment, public, and private schools. Our alumni have gone to reputable academic institutions including Caltech, Cornell, and Rice University.

Members gain access to monthly Zoom discussions with engineers, in-person tours and networking events, professional development resources, and more! There is no membership or admissions fee to be a part of CASE.

We provide:

• Extensive Engineer Network: Explore a vast network of engineers that can enhance your understanding of the STEM world!

• Engaging Webinars: Access monthly Zoom webinars with seasoned professional engineers offering insight into their discipline and receive valuable career advice.

• In-Person Events: Connect face-to-face with both professional engineers and like-minded CASE members.

• Professional Development: Partake in resume building, interview prep, college readiness planning, and more!

A sneak-peek of upcoming events:

• Learn to code from a Northwestern graduate

• Take an exclusive look at a TyLin construction site

• Meet corporate recruiters and learn LinkedIn tips from the top

Special note: This year, much of our Executive Board is graduating, and we’re looking for motivated younger students who are interested in continuing CASE. New members will be considered as well!

Apply to CASE (reviewed every month): https://forms.gle/kavz3VdmWYbgLuQR6

There is no membership or admissions fee!

Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/case.engineers

Have a question? Please reach out at caseseniorboard@gmail.com!

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

Colloquium Sign Up for the SY2425 Fall Semester is fully open. Students can sign up at the link below until 3PM on Wednesday 9/11.

Colloquium Sign Up SY2425 Fall Semester

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/

• 9/18: Back to School Night (RSVP here)
• 9/26: Lindblom Fundraiser at Wendy's
• 9/27: No School (School Improvement Day)
• 9/28: Open House (10am to 2:30pm)
• 9/30: Lindblom College Fair (3:30 - 5:00pm)

Lindblom Robotics Summer Internship - We are incredibly proud of the engineering work our students accomplished during their robotics summer internship under the mentorship of Mr. Van Rhein, Ms. Bowns-Kamphuis, Mr. DeRonne, and Mr. Anaya. They constructed a launcher bot while applying and enhancing collaboration, communication, critical thinking skills, and perseverance.

Please visit our athletics website for information relating to sports.

"Attendance Matters".....this is a slogan that will be uttered often to our Eagles as we prepare them for post-secondary life. Our week two attendance ended with 95.6%. Please keep in mind that late arrivals and early departures impact student's attendance record (one (1) missed block = 0.5 day attendance).