Residential Life Update – March 14, 2024

March 13, 2024

$Nandi Math Team$

Spring is in the air!

Last weekend, we turned our clocks ahead in accordance with Daylight Savings Time. While we did lose an hour of sleep, we gained an hour of daylight, of which we are extremely grateful! Students are spending more time outside in the evenings, enjoying the mild temperatures.

Today marks the end of Trimester 2. This has been an intense time of study, dedication and perseverance for all LA students. We are so proud of their determination and they will be rewarded with a 4-day break, starting on Thursday. We will offer a day trip to Boston, plenty of shopping and sightseeing, and a basketball game.

Achievements:

We would like to recognize some of our ResLife students for recent achievements:

Nandi Gero and the LA Math Team finished first place in the medium school division, and second place overall.

Delane Le was recognized with an All-Academic Award by the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference.

Henry Wannakasemsuk, Jackie Pelletier and Coco de Dios Sanchez were recognized by Lincoln Academy teachers for their Academic Character. Each teacher was asked to recognize one student they teach that made their classes better through their best efforts, attitudes and learning habits.

Spring Sports:

Spring Sports begin March 25! Spring Sign-Ups are available in PowerSchool. All spring athletes must be registered in order to begin practice .

Parents of Seniors:

For parents of ResLife Seniors, please begin submitting your plans for the end of the year. Details about Senior Week celebrations can be found in last week’s newsletter. To ensure that you have all necessary travel documentation and visa requirements in order, please use this form to submit your travel arrangements. This will be gathered by the admissions office, who can provide you with a Visa Invitation Letter.

Be well and take care,

Monica Tan

Director of Residential Life

Jake Abbott

Dean of Students

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 14 and Friday March 15: No School, teacher workshop days

Thursday, March 14: 6-7 pm via Google Meet. College info night for juniors

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

Wednesday, March 20: PSAT for sophomores (optional). Sign up in the CAC office by March 6.

Monday, March 25: Spring Sports begin. Sign ups now underway. More info and a link to sign up below.

April 2-8: EdLab trip to Puerto Rico

Friday, March 22: 7 pm in the Dining Commons. Sophomore Class Karaoke Night

Wednesday April 3: 3rd Annual Peter J. Benner ’92 Job Fair

April 13-21: No School. April Vacation

Senior Week 2024

SAT/ TOEFL and AP Testing Information

SAT Test: 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/

PSAT Test: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy is offering the PSAT for Sophomores, in the Gym on Tuesday, March 20th during the school day. This standardized test is optional. For sophomores who wish to participate, a fee of $18 cash or check (made out to Lincoln Academy) or $20 for credit card payment is due to the Career and Academic Office (CAC) no later than March 6th.

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.