Indigenous People’s Day Weekend
We’ve had beautiful autumn weather over this holiday weekend in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day. Students visited the Farnsworth Art Museum, walked the Rockland Breakwater, looked for Halloween costumes on a shopping trip to Augusta, sang karaoke, and gawked at record-setting cucurbits. Pumpkins decorated by Maine artists will be on display throughout October and we’ll be carving some jack-o-lanterns of our own in the dorm later this month.
In addition to the Pumpkinfest excitement, yesterday all of our Residential students took part in team-building activities at a ropes course and zipline park. This group has built close friendships since the start of the school year and it was wonderful to see them challenge themselves and each other as they completed the ropes course together.
Students have also taken extra time during the long weekend to work on academics. The halfway point in the first trimester is October 14 and mid-trimester grade reports will be sent to families via email this month. These midterm grade reports do not appear on final transcripts but do provide a snapshot view of academic progress so far in the grading period. We work with students to build good study habits and encourage you to be in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jake Abbott
Dean of Students
Lincoln Academy
Monica Tan
Director of Residential Life
Lincoln Academy
Upcoming Events
- Monday, October 10: No School. Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Wednesday, October 12: PSAT for Juniors
- Friday, October 14: All State Jazz Audition in Augusta
- Monday, October 17: District 3 Honors Band and Choir Auditions. In person at Maranacook High School
- Thursday, October 20: Save the date! Parent-Teacher Conferences day 1. More details and appointment links coming soon.
- Wednesday, October 26: Save the date! Parent-Teacher Conferences day 2. More details and appointment links coming soon.
- Thursday, October 27: LA Production of Les Miserables opens in Poe Theater (more info coming soon). Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 11.
- Friday, October 28: 4:30-7:30 pm in KB Hall parking lot and Clark Turf Field. Second Annual Trunk or Treat. More info coming soon.
- Wednesday, November 2: 6:30-8:30 pm. Prospective Student Open House for 8th graders and transfer students.
- Thursday, November 10: No school. Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day
- Friday, November 11: No school. Veterans Day
- Friday, November 18: Last Day of first trimester
2022/2023 Travel Dates: https://lincolnacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Approved-Res-Life-Travel-Dates-2022_2023-Final-May-1.pdf
Bookmark these links!
These will help you throughout the year.
- Printable Calendar of Important Dates: includes orientation, vacations, and holidays for the 2022-23 school year.
- School Calendar (on the LA website)
- Athletics Calendar (on the LA website)Parents and Guardians page of the LA website
- Faculty and Staff Directory
- LA Flickr Page: recent photos that can be downloaded for printing or sharing
- Follow Lincoln Academy on Facebook
- Follow Lincoln Academy on Instagram
2022/2023 Travel Dates: https://lincolnacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Approved-Res-Life-Travel-Dates-2022_2023-Final-May-1.pdf
Athletics
Fall sports are in full swing! You can find more information about sports on the LA Athletics page on the website, where coaches’ contact information, the current practice schedule and game schedule are posted.
Follow LA Athletics on Facebook for day to day updates on game scores, postponements, and cancellations.
Yearbook Photos
Senior photos, baby photos, and quotes are due to the Yearbook staff on November 1. Seniors can use the following forms to submit their materials.
- Senior photo and Baby Photo uploader
- Senior quote submission form
- Request for a FREE senior portrait session with yearbook photographers
Please note that seniors do not need to purchase a yearbook! Every senior will get a yearbook as part of a senior fee that also covers cap and gown and senior t-shirt.
The information about purchasing Parent Ads/Parent Messages in the 2023 yearbook will be coming soon!
Questions? Contact the yearbook staff at yearbook@lincolnacademy.org
Career and Academic Counseling
- AP Exam fees are now due Oct 11th. Each exam costs $97. If you have any questions about payment, please see Mr. Cordero in the CAC office.
- Payment options: Cash, Credit Card ($3 fee), or Check made out to Lincoln Academy.
- Please submit payment to: Lori Wright, Lincoln Academy Business Office. 89 Academy Hill. Newcastle, Maine 04553
- 207.563.3596 ext. 2105 wright@lincolnacademy.org
Juniors who signed up to take the PSAT should arrive at the LA Gym at 7:30am on Wednesday, October 12th with a pencil & calculator
Upcoming college rep & military visits during FLB:
- Tuesday, 10/11 Ohio Wesleyan University
- Thursday, 10/13 Southern Maine Community College
- Monday, 10/17 Mount Holyoke College
- Tuesday, 10/18 University of New England
- Thursday, 10/20 US Army recruiter
LAPA Meetings
Join us in person or via Google Meet for upcoming LAPA meetings which take place on (or near) the third Thursday every month. Next meeting is Thursday, October 20. Follow LAPA on Facebook or check the LAPA website.
February 2023 Trip to Quebec
February 18-21, 2023 Visit: Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls, the Ice Hotel, the Funicular, Plains of Abraham Museum, a Huron Village, a “ghost” tour of Old France, a sugar house, and more. Activities: Snow rafting, sliding on inner tubes, dog sledding, ice skating …. See Ms. Welch for information.
Tech Tip of the Week
When to use the Canvas Parent app vs. web
We hope you have created a Canvas account as an observer and linked to your student’s account. If not, please see instructions on our website.
When is it best to use the app versus the web?
The Canvas Parent app is best for:
- a quick glance at grades and assignments, including assignment status (submitted, missing, or late)
- a quick glance at upcoming assignments organized by due date
- setting an alert when an assignment is missing
Canvas on the web additionally allows:
- viewing comments from teachers on submitted assignments
- viewing rubric feedback
- viewing quiz details
- viewing modules (units, topics, and assignments).
Want to know more? See these Canvas Observer Guides: iOS | Android | Web
Any questions, contact LAtech@lincolnacademy.org
Community Announcements
Fall Field Days with the UMaine Darling Marine Center
Want to know what’s going on in the Damariscotta mudflats? Come learn about marine ecology and study green crabs this fall!
The UMaine Darling Marine Center is hosting Fall Field Days this October for local high school students. Students will collect important data on green crabs, a key predator of many shellfish species, like the softshell clam.
- When: October 1st, 15th, & 29th from 8-11:30 AM
- How: Fill out this form to sign up for field days.
Questions? Email sarah.risley1@maine.edu
| Hey LA student writers, cartoonists, poets, and artists: Skidompha Library’s Epoch magazine wants to publish your work! Email epoch@skidompha.org for more information, and submissions of poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, art, comics, and photography are due October 15. |
