The Eagle's Press

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 Eagle Families,

We understand that immigration is a concern for some families and recent events have made some of our families feel worried or unsure. We are here for you and I am confident that stakeholders in our community will work together to keep all of our students safe. All of our students are important members of our school family, no matter their background or immigration status. Even during difficult times, you can send your children to school knowing that we will take care of them and make them feel like they belong.

To be clear,

* We WILL NOT ask for the immigration status of our students or families.

* We WILL NOT share student records with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, except in the rare case where there is a court order or consent from the parent/guardian.

* We WILL NOT allow ICE agents access to our school unless they produce a criminal judicial warrant signed by a federal judge.

Even in that rare instance, our district has a team of lawyers available at all times to review those warrants.

Parents and students can find information and resources on immigration rights on the CPS website (cps.edu/newadminguidance). There are also workshops families can attend to learn more about their rights.

Our school is a safe place, and we are committed to keeping all students and staff safe and supported. Our teachers and staff care about your children’s well-being and work hard to make sure our school is a positive, supportive, and safe place to learn. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date at school so we can reach you if needed.

Onward and upward,

Principal Banks

~Swoop,Swoop

Kudos to our LDE students! Their first dance of the school year was absolutely stellar!

We can't say "thank you" enough to ChiGivesBack and the volunteers that contributed to beautifying so many areas in our building.

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).

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc is encouraging African-American boys who are graduating Seniors and will be attending a 4-yr college or university in the Fall of 2025 and attend high school in the Chicagoland area to apply for their scholarship. The XLEF Scholarship application is now open. Here is the link to the application. The deadline for submission of the application is March 1st.

LMSA is currently in the process of learning more about potential AI integration in our classrooms, and we want to hear from you. Please complete this survey to let us know how (or if) you use AI in your current job and what you believe our students should be learning about AI in order to prepare for their future.

Science Opportunities for Students

Be empowered to show your talents and bravery by auditioning for this year's ALL BALL! Sign up for an audition slot and/or sign up to walk in a category. This is a High School only event. If you have questions- see Miss Gerleve in room 136.

The deadline for the CIEE scholarship has been extended to February 26, giving more students the opportunity to apply. 🎉

If you started an application but didn’t meet the January 15 deadline, or if you're thinking about starting a new one, now is your chance! Students with open applications will be notified directly, but we encourage you to take advantage of this extra time.

This extended deadline provides additional students at your school who are interested in our High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) programs the chance to apply for our $7 million scholarship program. This means more students can still have a transformational study abroad experience with us this summer!

This is a great opportunity to apply for funding and make your study abroad dreams a reality! Don’t miss out on this chance to gain global experiences, cultural immersion, and valuable learning opportunities. If you have any questions or need any support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/semester

January 28, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM 4510 S. Michigan Ave https://chiul.org/event/cps-hiring-fair/

• 2/17: No School (President's Day)
• 2/25: No School (School Improvement Day)

On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, the ACT will be administered to 11th-grade students, as well as to 12th-grade students who have not met the state-mandated exam requirement.

On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the PreACT will be administered to 9th and 10th-grade students. The District will designate April 8th as a non-attendance day for 9th, 10th, and 12th-grade students and April 10th as a non-attendance day for 11th and 12th-grade students.

We will have a virtual parent townhall for all 9th/10th grade families this Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm to reflect on our first semester together and plan for a successful second semester! You can join us at this Google Meet Link HERE.

PAC will be hosting a Taste of the Diaspora night, an event to celebrate Black History Month and the foods of the various pan-African cultures we have represented at Lindblom (i.e., African-American/Black, African, Caribbean, Afro-Latino, etc.). This event will take place in-person at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 20th in the Ballroom. PAC will be providing some food that night, but we are encouraging families to bring in food to share as well. Families can sign-up to bring food under the February dates in this spreadsheet. This event will also feature performances from our incredibly talented students.

Students Run Chicago challenges high school students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring, and improved health by providing them with access to a comprehensive mentor-based running program. They pair volunteer running leaders with teams of students to inspire them to push themselves further than they ever imagined. Their goal: the completion of a 5K, 10K, half, and/or full marathon. The courage and effort required, the unfailing support of invested mentors, and the excitement of its ultimate achievement results in a student who realizes anything is possible.

Students Run Chicago is eager to partner with Lindblom and is looking for students who are interested in engaging in this program. They will be hosting informational sessions during lunch periods in the cafeteria on Monday February 3, 2025.

Spring Break College Tour

Sat, Feb 22, 2025 | Chicago Volunteer for NSBE’s 13th Annual Engineers Week Expo! The expo will welcome up to 350 K-12 students and parents to the future by delivering a variety of hands-on interactive workshops! https://www.chicagonsbe.org/events/engineers-week-volunteers-2025

The SY2025-26 LSC Student Elections are fast approaching!! We encourage students to complete and submit their forms to the principal. Students interested in serving on their Local School Council must complete a student nomination packet before the February 7, 2025 deadline. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jowOfbj3c9xTDSDsozIhKpBuUPfkgwhc/view

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.

Ms. O'Shaughnessey will be hosting four CPR training sessions for students this semester. Please sign-up here if you're interested.

Our week 20 attendance ended with 90.97%. As a reminder, students that are late to first and/or fifth periods will count towards their 5 tardies in a week. The attendance policy is included here. Feel free to email Mr. Hayes, our attendance coordinator, if there are questions about your attendance, bdhayes2@cps.edu.