Residential Life Update – January 31, 2024

January 31, 2024

Deep Winter & Cold Plunging!

Greetings from frigid Midcoast Maine, where today’s high was just -1º celsius. Our students enjoyed a fun-filled weekend here on campus. The highlight was undoubtedly the Polar Dip, where brave souls took the plunge into icy waters of the Damariscotta River. It was a fantastic display of courage and camaraderie! This weekend, we head to Sugarloaf ski mountain for a fantastic day on the slopes. Some of our students will be on skis for the first time, while more experienced students will enjoy great conditions and crisp, cold weather. Stay tuned for pictures!

We’d like to draw your attention to some important updates on the ResLife website. New SAT, TOEFL and AP testing information has been added, including details about upcoming examinations. Please note that SATs will be administered at Lincoln Academy on March 9 and again in May. Be sure to check the website for any additional information and resources regarding testing.

Our school career and academic counselors have begun meeting individually with all members of the Junior class. These sessions serve as both a check-in and an opportunity to start planning for the future beyond LA. It’s an important time for our juniors to begin exploring their post-graduation plans, and our counselors are here to offer guidance and support every step of the way.

We are looking forward to a busy end to the winter sports season, as competition heats up! We have just 2 weeks before our February break, which will be a welcomed respite from these busy weeks. Just before that break, Lincoln Academy students will enjoy a fun Carnival Week, complete with costumes, games and school spirit. Carnival celebrates our community and is a reprieve from rigorous academic demands. Each day is assigned a theme and students, faculty and staff are invited to wear costumes during the day. Each day of the week, students gather in the gym for games and friendly (and fiery) competitions. Check out this post from last year’s Carnival Week, where you’ll get a glimpse of the fun!

Be well and take care,

Monica Tan

Director of Residential Life

Jake Abbott

Dean of Students

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 4: LA Outing Club Group Rate Ski Tickets to Sugarloaf- see information below

February 12-16: WINTER CARNIVAL!

Monday, February 12: 6 pm in Room 116.Lincoln Academy Boosters Meeting. All welcome!

February 17-25: No School. February Vacation

Monday, February 26: Classes Resume

Friday, March 1: One Act Play performance in Poe Theater

Sunday, March 3: Group Rate Ski Tickets to Sugarloaf available. Link to purchase coming soon.

Friday, March 8: Late-Winter Dance

Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 9: One Act cast at Regionals

Saturday, March 9: SAT offered at LA (more info below)

Saturday, March 16: Save the Date! Lincoln Academy Booster Auction in the Dining Commons.

Outing Club Winter Ski Trips

Save the Dates!

Once again the Lincoln Academy Outing Club is offering group rates for lift tickets at Sugarloaf. While LA will not provide transportation, this group rate is open to LA students, families, and friends. You can now purchase tickets through the Outing Club web page.

Outing Club ski trips to Sugarloaf:

Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 – Buy Tickets
Sunday, March 3, 2024

Group Lift ticket prices:

Students: $50
Adults: $63

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.

SAT/ TOEFL and AP Testing Information

Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Lincoln Academy

Registration deadline for Students: February 23, 2024

Link to the College Board Website for SAT Information: https://www.collegeboard.org/

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.