Residential Life Update – March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Trimester 3 begins- Welcome Spring!

We are experiencing a swing in temperatures this week, but we look forward to pushing through this last wintery mix with more sun and warmth on the other side. Trimester 3 is underway, with students participating in new Focused Learning Blocks (FLB). Students are balancing academic loads with new athletic and arts schedules.

Dorm News:

We have 3 new students joining us in the dorms until the end of the school year. Mariana, Will and Caroline are day students who completed a rigorous application process and were selected to join the ResLife community. Our goal for this program is to strengthen the relationships between day and residential students through friendship and shared experiences.

Congratulations to Delane Le, senior, who was awarded February’s Student of the Month!

“Delane is a respectful, welcoming, positive person and a delight to know and teach! The careful manner in which she tends to her friendships and dedicates herself to schoolwork and extracurriculars, like cheerleading, embodies her strength of character. Delane’s enthusiastic participation in all aspects of our Res Life and school community, from trips to volunteer work to cleaning up wings and hanging out and laughing with friends, inspires and brings joy to those around her.”

Spring Sports:

Tryouts and practices begin next week, on March 25. The ResLife community will be home to 12 student athletes!

April Vacation: Please submit your vacation plans into Orah for April. These are due immediately, as we have just three weeks before the break.

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 this previous 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

Friday, March 22: 7-9 pm in the Dining Commons. Sophomore Class Karaoke Night

Saturday, March 23: 6:30 pm at Camden Hills High School. LA One Act at States.

Monday, March 25: Spring Sports begin. Sign ups now underway.

Friday, March 29: Spring Egg Hunt.

Friday, March 29: Student Body President Speeches in Community Meeting

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

April 3-8: EdLab trip to Puerto Rico

Monday, April 8: 6 pm in Room 116. LA Booster Meeting. All are welcome.

April 13-21: No School. April Vacation

Sunday, April 28: Spring Band Concert

Thursday, May 2: 5-7 pm at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust. Annual Student Art Show

Sunday, May 5: Spring Choir Concert

Saturday, May 4: SAT at LA

May 6-17: AP Exams

Senior Week 2024

SAT/ TOEFL and AP Testing Information

AP Exams: May 6–10 and May 13–17, 2024.

Exams occur in-school. A link to the exam schedule can be found here.

Exams fees are $98 each. Registration for exams and payments occur in the fall of each new school year.

Payments can by credit or debit card ($3 service charge per test will be applied), please contact Lori Wright in our Business Office via email. Checks can be made out to Lincoln Academy. Please make sure the student’s name is written on the check. Send checks to: Lincoln Academy, ATTN: Lori Wright 81 Academy Hill Newcastle, ME 04553.

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.