Residential Life Update – January 31, 2021

It’s been a lovely winter week here in Maine. We’re experiencing chilly temperatures, but students are enjoying both indoor and outdoor fun including pottery, skiing, and games. Winter Carnival, Lunar New Year Celebrations, and February break are all on the horizon. More details on each of these events can be found below.

As always, please don’t hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions about activities, dorm life, or your student’s academic progress. You can contact me directly or connect with teaches through our staff directory.

Best regards,

Jake Abbott
Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life
Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy’s Winter Carnival starts February 8th

This annual celebration at LA includes games, dress-up, class competitions, and more. Students will be signing up for special events with their advisor group this week. The 2021 celebration will be unique with a mix of hybrid and in-person activities.

February Break “Staycation”

Our next school vacation is February 13-21 and Residential Life is preparing for a Maine “staycation” with opportunities to explore the state from the mountains to the sea. Travel restrictions remain in effect, dorms will be open, and there will be a full range of programming offered to students coordinated through the Residential Life Office and our Kieve-Wavus Educators in Residence.

Lunar New Year in Maine

Lunar New Year has become an annual celebration for Lincoln Academy’s Residential Life program, providing an opportunity for students who may be far away from home to share some of their favorite holiday traditions with our community. This year will be different than others due to restrictions on large gatherings, but there will be a special message about the holiday shared through our virtual community meeting as well as student-made dumplings, a meal planned by students to include specialties from Vietnam and China, fireworks, and decorations. Click here to read an article by LA alumnus William Doan about celebrating this holiday in Maine:

https://lincolnacademy.org/2019/02/la-residential-students-share-lunar-new-year-traditions/

Upcoming Events at LA

February 8-12: Winter Carnival.
February 9, 10, 11: 6:30 pm via Google Meet. 8th Grade Info Night. More info below.
February 13-21: February Vacation.
Monday, February 22: Classes resume.
Thursday, February 25: 6 pm via Google Meet. LAPA Meeting on the 2021-22 academic schedule.
March 1-5: 7th Annual Alumni Community Challenge. More info coming soon!

Congratulations to Rachel Bao

Residential Life Student, Rachel Bao, has been selected as LA’s junior Student of the Month for the Month of December. Rachel is joined by freshman Lucy White, sophomore Alicia Fliss, and senior Jewel Farrin. Congratulations to this stellar group of LA Eagles!

Winter Sports

Please click on the links below for the schedules, or check the LA Athletics page on the school website.

*Please note: these schedules are subject to change at a moment’s notice for many different reasons. As mandated by the CDC and MPA, there will be no spectators allowed in the facility during games or practices. Watch this page and social media for announcements about live streaming games.

Guidance Office News

Hello Seniors!
Congratulations! You have made it to the mid-trimester mark, which means…YOU ARE HALFWAY DONE WITH YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!! WAHOOO!!!

With that said, we need you to do a bit of housekeeping.

If you have applied to a college/university, we need you to check your online portals and application status. Log-in to each school’s online portal (and save the username/password) to see if any items have not been received by the college/university. If you are missing something, please let your guidance counselor know. If something is missing at this stage, we can help you take care of it. However, if you let us know that something is missing three weeks from now, there might not be anything you can do about it, which would be very sad.
Check out Naviance and the list of scholarships. Ms. Blodgett would be happy to help you out if you have any questions or concerns. Set up a GoogleMeet with her if you need help better understanding scholarships.
If you haven’t applied to college, are still thinking about it, or struggling with your college list, it’s not too late. Email your guidance counselor, we can help!
If you’re not going to apply to college, but you’re not sure what to do, get in touch with us. We can help with that, too!

Keep us posted about any developments and keep the life after Lincoln plans coming!

Best, Team Guidance

SENIORS: FAME Offers Financial Aid Help Sessions
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opening date was October 1, 2020. For help understanding financial aid for college, FAME (The Finance Authority of Maine) has many resources including virtual FAFSA help session dates and a YouTube video on filling out the FAFSA.

SENIORS: FAFSA Assistance for Lincoln Academy Families!
Lincoln Academy is fortunate to, once again, have the volunteer services of a financial aid advisor who can answer questions about the financial aid application process and special circumstances that might affect aid. Please contact the Guidance Office for more information or to arrange a virtual meeting at guidance@lincolnacademy.org.

SENIORS: ~ Scholarships Available
Some State and local scholarships currently available are the American Legion (Maine and National), Associated General Contractor, Clyde Russell, Elks Legacy Awards, Elks Lodge #1008 Rockland, Gardiner Federal Credit Union, Maine Blue Collar, Maine Section American Society Civil Engineers, Mainely Character, Mitchell Scholarship, and the Scottish Rite Masonry Veague & Abbott scholarship. To access these scholarships and others, login to Naviance, using your PowerSchool Username and ID. Click on Naviance & Scholarships ~ 2020-2021 for details on the scholarship application process using Naviance, helpful scholarship websites, and other information. Please email Mrs. Blodgett in Guidance at blodgett@lincolnacademy.org for assistance with Naviance and scholarships.

SENIORS ~ GOT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES? ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY?
Seniors, you are an exceptional and resilient class and all of us in the Guidance Office are excited about your future. Please email your Guidance Counselor, or abbotta@lincolnacademy.org when you receive an acceptance to a 2 or 4-year college, a certificate program, sign your enlistment contract with the US military to serve our country, and other post-secondary education/training programs.

JUNIORS ONLY ~ THE COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS NOW FEBRUARY 24th!
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2022 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. For the detailed scholarship criteria and the online application, go to coolidgescholars.org. The scholarship submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 24, 2021.