The Eagle's Press
Week of Dec 23
MISSION
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.
VISION
Lindblom Math & Science Academy will empower every student to excel academically, grow personally, and thrive as engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL BANKS
Dear Eagles,
βEnjoy your Winter Break."
Sincerely,
Lindblom Administration
~Swoop, swoop
Join us Friday, January 10, 2025 for Lindblom Night at the Chicago Bulls. $10 from each ticket sale will go towards athletics and student enrichment activities. Tickets start at just $42 per person through the Lindblom link, and all attendees will be able to enter pre-game to watch team warm up and receive Chicago Bulls merch.
Need additional incentives? When you (and your family and friends) purchase
tickets, indicate which class you are supporting, from the Class of 2025 all the way to the Class of 2030 (we see you, 7th Grade!) The students from the class with the most sales will be entered into a raffle for additional on-court incentives at the game.
Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you purchase yours as soon as possible. And remember, they make great holiday gifts. https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lindblommath2.
See you there in your Lindblom gear!
BE SUPPORTIVE
Student & Community Spotlight
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that CHIGIVESBACK has chosen Lindblom for the MLK Beautification Project! One of the areas involved in the beautification project is the bathrooms. Please share your thoughts here on words of inspiration that you'd like to see around the room. This work will take place on MLK Day and we welcome student and parent volunteers.
Did you know that Lindblom is a Box Tops School? Download the box tops app and scan grocery receipts to earn money for our school.
Drop Off/Pick Up
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.
BE INCLUSIVE
The garden colloquium is looking for a couple of parent volunteers on colloquium days during the second semester to help with garden and greenhouse activities. If you are interested in volunteering for a single day or multiple, the help would be greatly appreciated! All experience levels are welcome.
- Dates are: Feb 5, 12, March: 5, 12, 19, April: 9, 23, 30, May: 7, 14, 21
- During AM or PM colloquium
If you are interested, please email both Ms. Maxwell (klmaxwell@cps.edu) and Mx. Dirr (sdirr@cps.edu).
BE CHALLENGED
10th Grade Winter Break Assignment
Staff and students, participate in the Lindblom Library Winter Reading Challenge and enter a raffle for a gift card.
Exciting News! 2025 #Scholarship Applications Are πππ ππππ!
#EtaXiSigma & Beacon of Light Foundation of Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is excited to announce our 2025 Scholarship Program!
ππ₯π’π π’ππ’π₯π’ππ²:
- Black/African American
- Graduating Senior accepted into a 4-year college or university
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation
Deadline: March 16, 2025
How to Apply:
Scan the QR Code on the flyer using your smartphone's camera to access the application directly.
OR
Access the application here https://bit.ly/EXS2025Scholarship
LMSA Science Resources
Starting second semester, students with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 after 7 semesters can qualify for college-ready coursework without having to take a placement exam or have the requisite SAT score. Please consider if you have students who can take advantage of this increased opportunity to participate in early college coursework and if this new qualifier would make additional spring dual credit coursework more feasible.
Spring β25 Semester Dual Enrollment β Registration is OPEN*
Spring 16-Week Semester Registration is due January 6 and courses begin on January 13.
Spring 12-Week Semester Registration is due February 3 and courses begin on February 10.
* Spring courses may fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.
Expanded Access by The Virtual Academy
Spring recruitment for virtual Dual Credit courses offered through CPS Virtual Academy in partnership with Kennedy-King College is underway. Recruitment for extended day courses has begun:
BE EMPOWERED
ARABIC HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 2025
Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World
June 15 - June 28, 2025
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Arabic language and culture this summer? Join the Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW) for a 2-week intensive Elementary Arabic course designed especially for motivated high school students!
Why Participate?
Earn 2 College Credits
Build foundational skills in reading, writing, and speaking Arabic
Experience small class sizes with dedicated faculty and staff
Enjoy an immersive experience with co-curricular activities such as:
- Conversation tables
- Cooking classes
- Movie nights
- And more!
This program is perfect for students with limited or no prior knowledge of Arabic and provides an amazing opportunity to get a taste of college life and prepare for the future.
Registration Deadline: March 30th, 2025
Donβt miss this chance to explore the world of Arabic language and culture! If youβre interested, contact [your teacher/program coordinator] for more details on how to apply.
Letβs make summer 2025 unforgettable!
APPLY HERE!
For more information contact silmw@illinois.edu
BE LEADERS
BE UNDERSTANDING
REMINDERS
- 1/7: ALSC Meeting
- 1/10: Lindblom Night at Chicago Bulls
- 1/17: End of Semester
- 1/20: No School (MLK Day)
- 1/20: CHIGIVESBACK MLK Day of Service
- 1/21: No School (School Improvement Day)
BE ENGAGED
Lindblom Athletics
Please visit our athletics website for information relating to sports.
- Our winter sports season has begun. Please log into your parent Aspen portal to pay the Winter Athletic Fees associated to your student's participation. You may also come into the main office to pay. Additional winter sports fee will be added to Aspen as their season starts.
- 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.
BE IMPACTFUL
Lindblom History Project
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ππShout out to Mr. Roy Pearson (Sw68p), Mr. Dudek, and the thousands of Lindblom alumni who contributed to the Lindblom History Project. πππ¦
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For the first time in the history of Chicago Public Schools, a high school has commercially published the first of a three volume micro and macro centennial history of the years 1919-2019 in Chicago, from the perspective of the former students, faculty and administrators who were in residence at Lindblom during those years.π¦
ππΎ Do you want a copy? Go to: bit.ly/LindblomHP_V1 The 457-page first volume (1919-1969), researched and written by the 92-alumni Lindblom History Project, is the first of the three volume history to be published. Volume II (1970-2019) will be published in 2025 and Volume III (select essays, pictures and charts looking back over the entire 100 years) will be published in 2026.