Residential Life Update – April 10, 2023

Last Week until April Vacation

We are getting busy! The cold and snow are fading away and the warm weather is invigorating. As things warm up, students are spending more time outdoors enjoying our beautiful weather and surroundings.

We are getting ready for some wonderful travel opportunities! Ten resident students will be joining Mr. Cordero and his family on a trip to Washington DC and five other students will get to spend the week in Bar Harbor Maine visiting our famous Acadia National Park. Other students will be visiting US destinations or traveling home to visit family and friends.

May is a very busy month as students take SAT and AP tests as well as finishing up classes. We will have a week of senior activities some of which are open to families. Maine is a beautiful month in May and we look forward to sharing with those of you traveling to see us for Graduation celebrations.

Join Us for End-of-Year Celebrations! We know the last few weeks of the school year are going to move quickly and we are getting ready to celebrate our students. We’d love to have your family join us for Graduation and other events! Graduation is Friday, June 2, with a rain date of Saturday, June 3. Click here for details: https://lincolnacademy.org/campus-and-community/graduation-events/

If you may need a visa invitation letter for your visit to Lincoln Academy, please follow this link:

https://forms.gle/cQrc9u2Wvvm8e8YF8

Sincerely,

Jake Abbott
Dean of Students
Lincoln Academy

Monica Tan
Director of Residential Life
Lincoln Academy

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 13: Spain trip departs

Thursday, April 13: Student Art Show opens at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust.

Saturday, April 15-Sunday April 23: April Vacation

Monday, April 24: Classes Resume. “A” Day.

Friday, April 28: Mid-Tri grades due.

Sunday, April 30: Spring Band Concert featuring Wind Ensemble at Damariscotta Baptist Church

Thursday, May 11: 7 pm in the Dining Commons. Jazz Night and Dessert Auction.

Friday, May 12: Sophomore Class Open Turf. Details to come!

Saturday, May 13: 7:30 pm at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle, Spring Choral Concert

Calendar Links:

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

Class of 2023 Future Plans Instagram

Want to see what’s ahead for our senior class? Follow the new Instagram account @LAGradPlans! The page is currently being updated. Want to submit your senior plans to be added to the page? Use the form at this link.

Connect with Other LA Parents

Join the LA parent Facebook groups so you can organize for class fundraisers and other class-specific events. Join with the links below:

Class of 2023: https://www.facebook.com/groups/405116788368222

Class of 2024: https://www.facebook.com/groups/694463811604680/

Class of 2025: https://www.facebook.com/groups/626509702356048/

Class of 2026: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1721650521554327/

Career and Academic Counseling

AP Exams
AP Exam information is available in the CAC office, and with your AP teachers. Exams will be held during the first two weeks of May. Please have students check with teachers about AP Exam locations and times. Testing locations will be on campus in Hall House, St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle, and at the Second Congregational Church at the bottom of Academy Hill Road. It will be the student’s responsibility to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of the exam starting time. It will be the student’s responsibility to provide their own transportation to and from exams. This may require parents, guardians, or friends providing rides to early morning exams and bringing students home from late afternoon exams. There will be a bus available for students with exams that start at noon at St. Patrick’s Church. Some exams can last up to four hours. Bring pencils, black or blue pens, approved calculators, water, snacks and your AP ID number. *If you have testing accommodations please check with your teacher or the CAC office, your exam may be in a different location than your other classmates.*

Summer opportunity for Juniors & Seniors!!
Bath Tech is excited to offer a new opportunity through AGC Maine this summer! This is a great opportunity for ANY junior or senior who does not have a solid plan for after high school or is looking to go into an apprenticeship program. The student DOES NOT need to have any prior trade experience or be a Bath Tech student.

The Immersion Program through AGC Maine will run from July 10th through August 18th at Bath Tech. Students will earn certifications and be exposed to many construction related careers (electrician, masonry, HVAC, heavy equipment, bridge/highway construction, pipefitting, crane operation, etc.) The program will end with a hiring event. Students will get paid biweekly for the program, a total of $1200 and receive a stipend for boots and a tool set upon completion. Students must be 16 years or older to sign up. Bath Voc will be hosting an Informational Night on April 13th from 6:00-6:45 pm. Space is limited, so please let CAC know if you are interested.

FRESHMEN:
Bath Tech is offering a FREE summer program for rising sophomores (current ninth graders) focusing on Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math. Students can take part in their choice of programming including: Automotive, Culinary/Baking, Welding, Carpentry, Graphic Design, Electricity, and Cosmetology. Transportation can be provided, please inquire. CAC recommends that students with any interest in attending Voc in the future take advantage of this opportunity. Applications have been given to freshman advisors.

SOPHOMORES:
Sophomores who applied for Bath Vocational for the next school year, should be hearing more information after April school vacation.

JUNIORS:
Juniors who took the March SAT, can check their Collegeboard account for their results. If you have questions or concerns about these results, please reach out to your school counselor. The May SAT will be at LA and the deadline to sign up for this test is April 7.

The local P.E.O. International Chapter (https://www.peointernational.org/) is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school junior who exemplifies excellence in leadership, academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service. This scholarship application is due by 4/30/2023. For more information, please speak with your school counselor.

SENIORS:
Many seniors are hearing back from schools with final decisions and financial aid packages. FAME’s presentation to LA about comparing financial aid packages was recorded and is published on our website. Please feel free to check it out!

Scholarships are updated regularly and posted in Naviance! Encourage your senior to check often. April 15th, April 30th, and May 1st are popular deadlines for scholarships. Additionally the CAC office is running an FLB that meets weekly on Mondays to give seniors time to research and apply for scholarships. FLB’s have been shared with students, but feel free to speak with your senior about this option.

Peer Tutors
If your student is interested in becoming a Peer Tutor, please email Ms. Alicia Lemar in the CAC office at Lemar@lincolnacademy.org. This will happen during FLB and only in subjects students choose. Sign up now to join this exciting program!

In turn, if your student would benefit from the help of a peer tutor, please reach out to Ms. Alicia Lemar at: lemar@lincolnacademy.org

Peer Tutors

If your student is interested in becoming a Peer Tutor, please email Ms. Alicia Lemar in the CAC office at Lemar@lincolnacademy.org. This will happen during FLB and only in subjects students choose. Sign up now to join this exciting program!

In turn, if your student would benefit from the help of a peer tutor, please reach out to Ms. Alicia Lemar at: lemar@lincolnacademy.org

FRESHMEN:

Bath Tech is offering a FREE summer program for rising sophomores (current ninth graders) focusing on Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math. Students can take part in their choice of programming including: Automotive, Culinary/Baking, Welding, Carpentry, Graphic Design, Electricity, and Cosmetology. Transportation can be provided, please inquire. CAC recommends that students with any interest in attending Voc in the future take advantage of this opportunity. Applications have been given to freshman advisors.

SOPHOMORES:

Bath Regional Career and Technical Center applications can be found in CAC and are due to Alexa Abbott by 3/10/23 (THIS FRIDAY).

Sophomores who signed up for the PSAT10 scheduled for March 23, 2023, need to submit their payment ($18) ASAP. Those students who are paying by check or paying with the exact cash amount, can submit their payment to Alexa Abbott in CAC. Those students (or parents) paying with a credit card can call Lori Wright in the Business Office (207-563-1675 x 2105) with their credit card information and will be charged $20.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award is an opportunity for sophomores to develop leadership skills at a summer leadership camp with other students from around Maine. Please explore the website here, and application materials and brochure here. Applications are due 3/31/23.

JUNIORS:

School Counselors will be meeting with juniors individually to further discuss their life after Lincoln Academy plans. School counselors will help students reflect on their previous three years, their future goals, and explore varying options. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your student’s school counselor.

Juniors who are considering four year college or university, please log into your Collegeboard account and sign up for the SAT. Counselors will speak with juniors about standardized testing during their junior meeting, but they are being encouraged to sign up for the May SAT at LA (the May SAT will only be open to LA students) or test dates that work best with students’ personal schedules. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions or concerns.

SENIORS:

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will be hosting a virtual session for Lincoln Academy seniors and their families on Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30pm (https://famemaine.zoom.us/j/86309878862?from=addon). This session will focus on financial aid packages, how to read and compare them, and next steps. Families have found this session to be very helpful and informative when comparing financial aid packages from varying schools and how to make the best financial decision.

Scholarships are updated regularly and posted in Naviance! Encourage your senior to check often. Additionally the CAC office will be running a FLB that will meet weekly to give seniors time to research and apply for scholarships. FLB’s have been shared with students, but feel free to speak with your senior about this option.

Please continue to check your online portals at the colleges and universities where you applied. If materials are missing, we have electronic receipts for all submitted materials from LA and can help. Colleges and universities might be asking for Mid-Year reports. These are not the same as mid-trimester grades. LA does not send mid-trimester grades. We only send end of trimester grades. If you receive a request for a mid-year report, please email your admission officer and remind them that we are on trimesters, and confirm that your first trimester grades have been submitted. In addition, if you think your mid-tri grades represent you well, please feel free to share these grades with your admission officer, and provide them with any updates since submitting your application.