The Eagle's Press

Dear Lindblom families and community,

CPS offices will be open on Monday, January 26.

• January 26 - Monday - 5th-8th periods (Maroon schedule)
• January 27 - Tuesday - 1st-8th periods ***In-class Programming Conversations***
• January 28 - Wednesday - Colloquium Day - Programming Fair
• January 29 - Thursday - 1st-4th periods (Gold schedule)
• January 30 - Friday - 5th-8th periods (Maroon schedule)

We encourage students and staff to keep warm by:

• Wearing several layers of loose, warm clothing
• Using gloves, hats, scarves, and other items for warmth
• Paying special attention to keeping your hands, head, ears, and feet warm and dry

Last but not least, the extended submission deadline for ALSC applications is Tuesday, January 27th, at 3:00 PM, and all candidates must present two forms of identification for verification after completing their nomination packets. Current members, if you want to continue serving on our ALSC next school year, you must RE-APPLY by January 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Nomination packets and further instructions can be accessed via the links below:

• LSC Election Website: Election Website Link

• Adult Nomination Forms (COMPLETE ONLINE): [English Application Link] | [Spanish Application Link]

Together we rise onward and upward.

Principal Banks

~Swoop, swoop!

Helping our students thrive is at the heart of everything we do. I am proud to say that our teachers value connecting with the parents of our students and the parents of our students value collaborating with our teachers. Thank you to the teachers and parents who shared feedback within our RCPU surveys; your perspectives were incredibly valuable in highlighting the value of parent-teacher connections. Your perspectives also highlighted where we can make the process smoother and more meaningful for everyone.

March 18 is our next Parent Teacher Conference Day/Report Card Pick-Up (RCPU). We want to build a RCPU model that honors expertise and everyone's overall investment of time, while keeping our student's growth at the absolute center of every conversation. We invite you to vote on the direction that best fits our community.

All students now have access to the Chicago Public Library, even without a library card. Students can use their CPS ID number and zip code to use materials online at chipublib.org and to check out up to 5 physical items from any Chicago Public Library branch.

School starts at 8am. For students to be on-time for their 1st period class, they should be dropped off by 7:50am. Please do everything you can to get your student(s) to school on time! The drop-off zone is only out and supported from 7:10-8:05am.

Please pull all the way down to the end of the drop-off zone to drop-off on Wolcott. This allows us to maximize the number of cars dropping-off in our drop-off zone.

Please do not drop-off in the thru lane on the right. This holds up traffic and requires students to cross a lane of traffic to get to the building.Please use the drop-off lane.

Please make sure your student is ready to get out of the car with all of their belongings when you pull up.

We do have limited space available for both after school art and beat making. Students simply need to go to the art or beat making class to get a registration form. The art class meets in Room 138 from 3:15 - 4:30 pm and the beat making class meets in room 316 from 3:15 - 4:15 pm from Monday thru Thursday.

A list of our after school tutoring is being shared for your awareness. Feel free to email the teacher listed as a follow-up.

LMSA students will be able to select AP African American Studies for 2026-27 for Fall Term (rising 11th and 12 grade students only). If LMSA students are interested in receiving college credit and studying the African Diaspora this is the right course! We are excited to offer this course....we won't disappoint.

Spring 2026: Sessions and Enrollment Status

For Spring 2026, VMRC is offering two online sessions:

Session 1: January 12 – February 21, 2026 (Closed)

Session 2: February 24 – April 4, 2026 (Open for registration)

For best consideration, we recommend that students submit their applications by:

Session 2 priority date: February 17, 2026

Students can review research topics, mentors, and schedules — and then apply — via the Spring 2026 page:

Spring 2026 Research Projects & Registration:
https://www.math.lsu.edu/mathcircle/2026-spring

Students who are ready to apply can go directly to the online application form:
Direct Student Application Form:
https://lsu.formstack.com/forms/vmrc_student_registration

What is VMRC?

Virtual Math Research Circle (VMRC) is an advanced, online mathematics enrichment program for high school students (grades 9–12). In small teams of approximately 3–6 students, participants:

• Work with professional mathematicians (faculty, postdocs, and graduate students);
• Study advanced topics beyond the typical high-school curriculum;
• Formulate and test conjectures, write proofs, and run small computational experiments; and
• Present their findings in colloquium-style talks and written reports.

VMRC emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and authentic research — rather than contest preparation or routine problem sets.

Who Should Consider Applying?

This program is a strong fit for students who:

• Are in grades 9–12 (or equivalent) and comfortable with challenging mathematics;
• Enjoy problem-solving, reasoning, and writing about ideas — not just getting the “right answer”;
• Are interested in topics such as graph theory, combinatorics, probability, number theory, discrete optimization, or applied modeling; and
• Work well in small teams and are willing to commit to regular online meetings for the duration of the session.

The STEM Scholars program is a free, six-week after-school program for high school students (9th - 12th grades) to explore STEM fields and reinforce their science knowledge through challenging, hands-on activities, with the opportunity to intern at the ERC over the summer.

The Spring 2026 STEM Scholars after-school program registration is now open! Registration closes on February 25, 2026, with sessions starting on March 2nd.

Students can learn more about the program and register by visiting stemscholars-erc.uic.edu.

Please view this doc organized by deadline. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XTGLg126K7BMCrKb4Z09A3VOylu4yzjhHVkq2RTAajM/edit?tab=t.0

For additional information check out Lindblom Science Opportunities for Students. https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/lmsascience/home

To submit student opportunities email Science Dept Chair Ms. Levites, lelevites@cps.edu.

Our rescheduled PAC meeting will be this Thursday, January 29th at 5:30pm. You can join us in-person in the Social Room or online at this link: meet.google.com/ioq-uxhh-qaf

Here is the agenda linked here.

Show your talents, and try out for this year's ALL BALL EXTRAVAGANZA

Auditions will be on Feb 3rd and Feb 5th in the ballroom. Students in 9-12th can participate.

The number of student ALSC candidate applications is currently low. It is vital that our students have a seat at the table to share their perspectives. Please consider running for the upcoming ALSC elections. The deadline is January 27, 2026.

All candidates (adults and students) MUST verify their identity for their candidate application.

They must take two pieces of ID to either:

The School’s Main Office.

The LSC Relations Office (2651 West Washington, Chg, IL)

• 1/29: PAC Meeting
• 1/30: Winter Dance Concert/Advanced Art Lab Showcase
• 2/3: ALSC Meeting
• 2/11: LMSA Blood Drive @Lindblom (9 - 3pm in the Drill Hall)
• 2/16: No School (Presidents' Day)
• 2/17: No School (Professional Development Day)
• 2/26: Taste of the Diaspora @ Lindblom (5:30 - 7pm)

We are excited to announce that Lindblom’s very own Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and STEMinists chapters invite you to this year’s Annual Engineering Fair!

If you are interested in Engineering, Math, Science, Art, or Technology, we strongly encourage you to join us on January 28th during PM Colloquium in the Library to learn more about the different fields in STEM and better understand what you might be interested in for the future! Our goal is to uplift and encourage Black, Hispanic, and women representation in STEM. During this event, you will have the opportunity to participate in engaging engineering activities, enjoy snacks, and build a strong community with those around you! To sign up for this event, please complete the following google form.

We can’t wait to see you there! Event Details:

📅 Date: January 28th

📍 Location: Lindblom Library

⏰ Time: PM Colloquium

👥 Who: Everyone is welcome!

Best regards, SHPE, NSBE, and STEMinists at Lindblom

Advanced Arts Lab is having an Art Show! Come see the independent works of 25 of Lindblom's best artists. "We're Getting There, I swear" will be on display in the foyer from 3:30-5:00pm. Make sure to stop by!

As we prepare for the SY26 Local School Council (LSC) Elections, the CPS Office of Local School Council Relations is launching a series of LSC Candidate Workshops designed to empower and prepare community members for leadership.

The workshops will provide prospective candidates with hands-on support in areas such as sharing their "why" for running, using campaign literature, and maximizing social media to reach voters.

Workshop Dates:

January 27, 2026 (English)

February 3, 2026 (Spanish)

February 10, 2026 (English)

Session: February 2 – May 29, 2026

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: On campus at LMSA - 6130 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Who Should Attend: Current Lindblom 7th and 8th graders

Investment: $475/month (≈ $16 per hour) (Bonus $50 non-refundable registration fee is waived)

Academy Group members please email criticalthinkingchild@gmail.com to register.

Lunch Menu

Eagle's Fans, we need YOU!

Come out and support our teams as they begin putting in the hard work of being student athletes. If you're interested in Lindblom gear, visit the main office for purchases.

https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15561

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.

Our Dance students will impact our Lindblom community with their Annual Winter Dance Concert Performance on Friday, January 30th @ 5:30 pm. The doors open at 5:00 pm.

The cost is $5 per audience member and CASH only is accepted at the door.

Please note that pre-sale tickets can purchased via this google form: https://forms.gle/sF9TX1X5WCYkgyyE7 until January 28th at 9:00 am.

Dance I, II, III, IV, and LDE look forward to sharing their talents and hard work with you all! Swoop Swoop!!

Questions? Email Mrs Wojtulewicz at jegross1@cps.edu