The Eagle's Press

Dear Lindblom Families and Students,

Our school community needs your support to bring the ABC7 Friday Flyover trophy to CPS for the 2025 season. We were blown away by the amazing group of students, families, and community who showed up to make our flyover experience a success.

• Voting begins on Monday, October 6, at 7 a.m. on the ABC7 Chicago TikTok page!

• Each school visit will be pinned to the top of the ABC7 TikTok page, so fans can easily vote for their favorite.

• Voting will last until Wednesday, October 8, at 7:00 a.m.

Please use this link to view, and share, the footage from Friday’s event.

Last but not least, we hope to see you at our Annual Fall Band and Choir Concert this Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30p. The ticket pre-sale link has been in circulation since September 23, 2025. Be sure to use this link to prepurchase your ticket. The deadline for pre-sale ticket purchases is Monday, October 6, 2025.

Together we rise onward & upward,

Principal Banks

~Swoop, swoop!

Save the Date!

Our next Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting will be Thursday, October 16th at 5:30pm. The topic will include an overview of Competency Based Education practices at Lindblom, including how to understand JumpRope and support your students in their learning in alignment with our 1st CIWP priority. You can join us in-person in the Social Room or online via Google Meet. Stay tuned for a full agenda and meet link.

Our Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) will be hosting this year's Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 7th from 5-7pm. Join us in the Ballroom to celebrate with food, student performances, and activities for the entire family!

Kudos to Tania Padilla, Hannah Smith, Alexia Banks, and Maurice Harris! These students are members of KOI and the Whole School Safety Committee (WSSC), and they created a new addition to "SWOOP"; which is "SWOOP holding hands". We'd like to continue this expression of connectedness to signify that we are ONE.

We are extremely proud of Judah Asamoah for his involvement in COBALT (Coalition for Black and Latine Teen Males)! For the inaugural fiscal yeal of COBALT, the group toured NIU, and they fostered a space rooted in trust, identity, and shared purpose, transcending mere group participation. Judah is the ambassador representing Lindblom, as well as Network 16.

Meet Nathaniel Santiago, one of our amazing 8th grade students who shines bright every single day! Nathaniel is one of the kindest and most respectful students at Lindblom. He is always uplifting others, spreading positivity, and bringing sunshine wherever he goes. He keeps us empowered and makes sure his classmates feel empowered too, showing what it truly means to Be Supportive and Be Inclusive. Nathaniel reminds us that leadership starts with heart, kindness, and community.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #LindblomPride #BeSupportive #BeEmpowered #BeInclusive #BeImpactful #EagleStrong #BeliefPillars

Science Olympiad is a competitive academic team challenge. Having a 2nd meeting to gather more interest

Check out current science opportunities using the LMSA Science Opportunities google site: https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/lmsascience/home

Hover over the headings at the top (middle school, high school, etc.) to see the sub pages for each opportunity.

If you have a science opportunity to share with the community, please email it to Ms. Levites (lelevites@cps.edu).

October marks two important milestones on our seniors’ path to college.

First, it begins the countdown to November 1st, the Early Action deadline for many colleges. Second, it signals the opening of the FAFSA application. Although FAFSA technically became available last week, we will continue with our planned timeline of working with an October 1st opening date.

We invite all families to join us for our FAFSA Virtual Night on October 8th, where we will answer any and all questions about FAFSA.

The presentation will be held virtually, and we hope you can attend. Meeting links will be shared below. Please note: there will be two simultaneous sessions — one in English and one in Spanish.

Virtual FAFSA Night (English) Wednesday, October 8 · 5:00 – 6:30pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fsr-ekqf-dnv Or dial: ‪(US) +1 320-322-1124‬ PIN: ‪226 780 483‬#

Noche Virtual de FAFSA (Español) Miercoloes, 8 de Octubre · 5:00 – 6:30pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xog-yaqf-zwm Or dial: ‪(US) +1 956-508-8572‬ PIN: ‪607 146 574‬#

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our College & Career Coach or your student’s counselor.

Students, sign up for a virtual author visit on 10.21 at noon with Erin Entrada Kelly. Sign up using this form to schedule your visit.

Did you know that only 2% of U.S. high school students study abroad? Study abroad is a truly transformative experience that builds real-world skills and has become an integral part of the teenage journey. After seeing the world, students return home with broadened world perspectives, language proficiency gains, new or reinvigorated passions for their future, and lasting friendship connections. CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), the oldest and largest study abroad nonprofit in the U.S., offers 80+ summer programs in 35+ destinations worldwide. Students can explore 8 world languages, STEM, social change, arts, business, and more—all designed to align with academic learning standards and support core subject areas.

Lindblom Math & Science Academy is proud to be a CIEE Global Navigator Partner School, meaning our students have special access to these opportunities. Each summer, Lindblom students join peers from across the U.S. abroad, returning with inspiring stories of growth, leadership, and new global perspectives. Programs last 3–4 weeks and offer college credit, service-learning hours, hands-on experiences, and the chance to gain independence, confidence, and responsibility.

Additionally, our Global Navigator Scholarship awards over $7 million every year, helping to make their study abroad dream a reality. Set themselves apart in the college application process or jump start your career with an unforgettable trip of a lifetime! 📅 Enrollment is open now for Summer 2026 (scholarship deadline: January 21, 2026).

APPLY NOW

📧 HSAbroad@ciee.org | 📞 (866) 583-0332 | 🌐 ciee.org/hssa Give our students the chance to set themselves apart in college applications and careers while having the adventure of a lifetime!

• 10/7: ALSC Meeting
• 10/8: High School Admission Test
• 10/8: Picture Day for 7th, 9th,10th, and 11th
• 10/9: Fall Band and Choir Concert (Lindblom Auditorium $5 admission fee per person)
• 10/11: Open House
• 10/13: No School (Indigenous People's Day)
• 10/16: PAC Meeting at 5:30
• 10/22: PreACT for Juniors (Attendance is mandatory)
• 10/27: Parent-Teacher Conference (Time TBD)

Our Annual Fall Band and Choir Concert, which will take place this Thursday, October 9th from 5:30-7:30pm in Lindblom's Keeler Hall.

Pre-Ordering Tickets is highly recommended.

In order to minimize long lines at the admissions table, guests are strongly encouraged to pre-order tickets using this form. Guests who pre-order tickets will receive an email confirmation, which will serve as your tickets for entry into Keeler Hall.

***The presale link was has been in circulation since September 23, 2025.

This Wednesday is yearbook picture day for all 7th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Come to school looking your best! Students with a Flex period called "School Picture Day" is when they will report to the Ballroom.

Those who will be 17 years old before the date of the Primary Election (3/17/2026) AND turn 18 on or before the date of the General Election (11/3/2026) may register to vote.

Go to: https://ova.elections.il.gov/

16-year-olds may pre-register to vote online by using the Illinois State Board of Elections website and will have their application held until voting age. High School Student Election Judge Program Website: https://pollworker.chicagoelections.gov/

Coaching & Chaperoning at Tournaments 101

Thinking of being a chaperone? Join the CPS Academic Chess virtual workshop designed to help you feel confident & prepared for the day of competition. The next session will occur on Oct 8.

Celebrate Apple Crunch Day with us on October 9th in the cafeteria. Enjoy fresh, locally grown Michigan apples and take a bite out of fall!

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.

Football Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Volleyball Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. All proceeds go directly back to supporting our sports program and providing the best experience for our athletes. Tickets for games should be purchased via GoFan prior to the game. Please see the link below.

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

REMINDER: Detentions will occur from 3:15 - 4:15 on Tuesday and Thursday. If a student is late to detention, it will not count as served.

• Students must ALWAYS have LMSA School ID on them, whether physical or electronic.

• Students must manage their time during the passing period to ensure they make it to class on time.

• Students who are tardy to class will need to visit the tardy scanners located on each floor to scan in and retrieve a tardy pass.

• Students must arrive in class within three (3) minutes from the time indicated on the tardy pass.

• Any student without a pass in the hallway after the initial hall sweep will be escorted to the nearest tardy station to receive a pass.

Darnell Ross is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Leahy/IFP and serves on its Board of Directors.

An entrepreneur at heart, Darnell has been a great fit with the innovative and groundbreaking organization at Leahy/IFP. As President and CEO Darnell is responsible for overall management and leadership at Leahy assuring that the tactical activities within the organization are in line to meet the long-term strategies outlined by Board of Directors. Supporting, coaching and guiding each direct report is critical to helping the team evaluate the tools needed to meet desired goals. He does not manage the day-to-day within each department but assures that the management team leading those areas have the capacity and bandwidth to manage the activities within their respective areas and do so consistently.

Prior to moving into the President and CEO role, Darnell was Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for managing all day-to day operations and sales at Leahy/IFP.

Darnell has embraced many roles with Leahy, ranging from Outside Field Sales to Operations. He began his career in foodservice with a restaurant launch where he spent 3 years as the owner/operator. He then went on to join Juice Tyme/Bevolution Group. As a Regional Sales Manager Darnell managed strategic Multi Unit Relationships as well as corporate relationships with Pepsi Cola North America, Pepsi Americas and Pepsi Bottling Group. During this time, Darnell led the management of Brand Owner/Private Label CPG groups, Broad line and Independent Foodservice Distribution and Large Independent and Multi Unit Account Management.

Darnell is a graduate of the University of Illinois, with a BA in Economics. Prior to University of Illinois, Darnell attended Lindblom Technical High School graduating in 1995. During his time at Lindblom, Darnell was President of the Senior Boys Council, a member of Lindblom’s National Honor Society and a member of the Lindblom Eagles basketball team.