Residential Life Update – January 3, 2024

January 3, 2024

Welcome Back- New Year, New Adventures!

Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you well-rested and ready to continue the second trimester. As we welcome 2024, we are thrilled to have our students back on campus after the rejuvenating holiday break.

It brings us immense joy to announce that three new students have joined our ResLife family this year: Emma from Austria, Lucrezia from Italy, and Gellert from Hungary. Our dedicated and friendly ResLife students will help ease their adjustment by providing tours and helping them settle into the Lincoln Academy community.

To kick off the New Year, we have planned a full weekend of activities. This includes a trip to Target and Lulu’s Barn and Alpaca Farm, where students can connect with these animals and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Additionally, for the brave at heart, we have organized a New Year’s Polar Plunge into the waters of the Damariscotta River. It’s sure to be a thrilling and memorable experience for all participants!

Looking ahead, we are already gearing up for February Break. If you’re seeking an adventure-packed getaway, consider joining us at Camp Kieve. Detailed information can be found below. Registration and deposit information can be found here. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories!

As we dive into the new year, let’s embrace the opportunities for growth, learning, and friendship that await us at Lincoln Academy. We’re excited to see what amazing accomplishments and experiences this year will bring!

Be well and take care,

Monica Tan

Director of Residential Life

Jake Abbott

Dean of Students

Upcoming Events

January 11-13: All-State Jazz Festival in Camden

Friday, January 12: No School. Teacher Workshop Day

Monday, January 22: 7-8:30 pm in the LA Dining Commons. National Honor Society Induction

Friday, January 26-Saturday, January 27: District 3 Honors Festival for musicians.

February 12-16: WINTER CARNIVAL!

February 17-25: No School. February Vacation

Monday, February 26: Classes Resume

In Service to Others

Mr. Abbott is coordinating community service opportunities for LA students. He will be putting together a monthly update of these opportunities for students to take advantage of. Want to get involved, or have a service opportunity for students? Contact him at jabbott@lincolnacademy.org. The latest edition of the Community Service newsletter is at this link.

February Camp at Kieve-Wavus (2)

SAT Testing Schedule

Lincoln Academy is hosting the SAT on March 9, 2024. Sign up by February 23rd through College Board here.

Approved Resident Student Travel Dates

All air travel must be via Portland International Jetport — Airport code: PWM

All arriving students MUST e-mail a flight itinerary to Ms. Monica Tan, Director of Residential Life mtan@lincolnacademy.org

Traveling on Approved Travel Dates

Lincoln Academy only provides transportation to and from Portland at no cost when students travel on approved travel dates. Transportation is to the Portland International Jetport (PWM) or the Concord Coach Bus Station. Lincoln Academy may provide transportation to or from Boston (BOS) airport for a fee.

Whenever possible, Lincoln Academy will provide transportation for students who are traveling on non-approved travel dates. Transportation on non-approved travel dates incurs a fee. Students and families may also arrange for transportation from Lincoln Academy on the Concord Coach Bus line or with a local taxi. These services are likely to be very expensive. Transportation on non-approved travel dates must be approved by the Director of Resident Life at least 48 hours before the student leaves campus.

Transportation Fee Schedule

Student transportation to Portland on approved travel dates: NO CHARGE
Student transportation to Portland on non-approved travel dates: $125 one-way (6 am – 9 pm)
Student transportation to Portland on non-approved travel dates: $175 one-way (9 pm – 6 am)
Student transportation to Boston: $500 one-way

Families and students are always urged to plan well ahead. In an emergency, Lincoln Academy will make every effort to accommodate a student’s needs. Students and families are expected to provide copies of all travel plans and flight itineraries to the Office of Residence Life at least two weeks prior to travel.