End of Trimester 2
Friday, March 11 officially marks the end of the second trimester! We are now two-thirds of the way through this school year and time is moving fast! Students should review assignment deadlines and be in touch with teachers if they have any questions or concerns. Parents, please check in with your student to ask questions, push a little where needed, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns about academics! Grade reports will be sent to families by email later this month.
This past weekend included a trip to a local Escape Room, a trip to the local Asian Market and Trader Joe’s for some fun and non-regional supplies, an evening spa night in the dorm for pampering and relaxation, and a big-time full-day ski trip to Sugarloaf mountain, one of Maine’s premier ski destinations!
As we are now just six weeks away from April vacation it is necessary to finalize your plans for April break. ALL VACATION NEEDS AND PLANS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST. This is our last vacation of the school year and dorms will be closed April 16-24. Payments for the Myrtle Beach Trip (now full) are due March 15. There may be a limited number of homestays. More details on vacation programs here: https://lincolnacademy.org/vacation-programming/
A reminder that travel dates for the next school year have been finalized and are available here: https://lincolnacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Approved-Res-Life-Travel-Dates-2022_2023.pdf Please note the distinct arrival dates for students planning to take part in Fall Athletics. Be in touch with any questions.
Thank you to everyone who made a gift in support of Lincoln Academy’s Alumni Community Challenge! This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and more than $70,000 has been raised for the Annual Fund. Your gifts support this year’s operating expenses for Lincoln Academy including faculty and staff salaries, academic programming, facilities operations, and extracurricular activities. We are so grateful for your support!
Sincerely,
Jake Abbott
Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life
Lincoln Academy
Upcoming Events
- Monday, March 7: 4 pm. in the LA Gym. Unified Basketball vs. Medomak. Spectators welcome!
- Friday, March 11: End of trimester 2
- Sunday, March 13: Daylight Savings Time begins (Spring forward)
- Tuesday, March 15: 6-7 pm. Understanding Your Financial Aid w/FAME – Virtual Event. Link will be emailed to senior families.
- March 25-27: East Coast College Tour
- Saturday, March 26: Booster Auction. Silent Auction at 4, Live Auction at 5 pm.
- Thursday, April 14: 6 pm in the Dining Commons. Jazz Night & Dessert Auction
- April 15-24: April Vacation
Spring Sports
Spring sports signups have begun! Sign up outside room 107.
Winter Sports Award Nights:
- Tue 3/1, Cheer, Dining Commons, 6:30
- Sat 3/5, Boys B-Ball, 1812 Farm, 1pm
- Tue 3/8, Swim, Dining Commons, 6:30
- Wed 3/9, Wrestling, Dining Commons, 6:30
- Thu 3/10, Girls B-ball, Dining Commons, 6:30
Check out the LA Flickr Page
Recent photos of Winter Carnival, basketball games, Community Meeting, and classrooms are now available on the LA Flickr page.
Career and Academic Cousiling Office News
SENIORS: Got College Acceptances, Enlist in the Military?
Email your School Counselor or abbotta@lincolnacademy.org when you have been accepted to colleges, certificate programs, or have enlisted in the military.
SENIORS: Understanding Your Financial Aid w/FAME, Tues., March 15th @ 6pm (Virtual)
A representative from the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will explain how to interpret college financial aid offers so students and families can make informed decisions. The FAME representative will also answer questions after the session. More information and the virtual meeting link will be emailed to seniors and their families before the event.
SENIORS: If you applied to 4-yr college/university, check your online portals!!
Let CAC know if schools are missing any materials. We have receipts as to when materials were downloaded and can help you out! Decisions will be made regarding your application over the next few weeks, and if your application is NOT complete, schools will deny you.
SENIORS: FAME Offers Free Financial Aid Services
If you have not yet filed your FAFSA, the Finance Authority of Maine, FAME, is an excellent resource to help you start or finish this task. Click on the links below for help filing the FAFSA, upcoming virtual help sessions, and to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a FAME representative. Additional links include FAME’s Maine scholarship search site and their informational video on Comparing Financial Aid Offers.
- Help with the FAFSA: Filing the FAFSA
- Virtual Help Sessions: FAFSA Help Sessions
- Schedule Virtual Appointment with FAME Representative
- FAME scholarship search site: Maine Scholarship Search
- Comparing Financial Aid Offers
SENIORS: Scholarship Season is Here!
Some state and local scholarships/awards currently available include the Alpha One-Powering Education, Beacon Chapter #202-Eastern Star Damariscotta, Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary, Elks Lodge #1008 Rockland, Gardiner Federal Credit Union, Lincoln County Republican Committee Helen Weston Memorial, Maine Blue Collar, Maine Elder Abuse Essay Contest, Maine Manufacturers Career & Training Foundation, Maine Society of Professional Engineers-Vernon Swain/Robert Chute, Maine State Grange Agriculture, Mainely Character, Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest, Marshall Point Lighthouse & Museum, Mitchell Scholarship, Ruffed Grouse Society-Maine Chapter, Scottish Rite Masonry Veague & Abbott, Town of Jefferson and the Worthington scholarship. For Maine scholarship search sites, go to FAME-Maine Scholarship Search and the Maine Community Foundation. For the complete list of scholarships, login to Naviance using your PowerSchool Username and ID. Email Mrs. Blodgett at blodgett@lincolnacademy.org for assistance with Naviance and scholarships.
JUNIORS: Meetings to Plan for Life After LA Begin this Month
Ms. Gleason, Mr. Cordero, and Ms. Lemar are meeting with juniors, individually, to talk about life after LA, the college search, seeking employment, joining the military, and courses for next year. School Counselor Assistants Mrs. Blodgett and Mrs. Abbott will be scheduling all upcoming junior meetings. Juniors, please check your email for meeting invitations and reminders.
SOPHOMORES TAKING PSAT 10 on MARCH 23rd: Payment is Due!
PSAT payments are due for sophomores taking the PSAT10 on Wednesday, March 23rd. For more information about the PSAT 10 test, go to PSAT 10 info.
- To pay by cash or check: $18 Drop off your $18 cash or check to Ms. Blodgett. Checks must be made payable to Lincoln Academy.
- To pay by debit or credit card: $20 (includes fees) Stop by Ms. Wright’s office, located on the first floor of KB Hall, to make your $20 payment (includes fees for processing). Parents can call Ms. Wright, extension 2105, to pay by debit or credit card
FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: Course Scheduling for the 2022 – 2023 SY
Scheduling for the next academic year has begun. Please note, completed LA Course Registration Forms require a parent’s signature and should be turned in to their advisor by Wednesday, March 2nd. The 2022-23 Course Guide is available at this link.
Links
- Academic Information at MyLA, with links to Canvas, PowerSchool, and everything else families need for learning at LA
- LA Flickr site, which includes photos from orientation week. New images will be posted regularly
