The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for the school. They also make sure there are resources to support those policies.

The SLT provides ongoing evaluations of the school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement; plays an important role in school-based decision-making; and helps to make school cultures more collaborative.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 30th @ 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: LaGuardia, in-person

Thank you for fully funding Ms. Riley's most recent project request for markers and basic art supplies, and Ms. Gomez's most recent project request for a new laptop to support with lesson plans and much more. Your help is still needed!

Ms. Lin's project request for an iPad to help visual learners with Geometry expires in a few weeks and could use a boost!

Let's spread the word to help get this project and all other projects funded.

There are currently 4 teachers' projects on our DonorsChoose page. Please review all of the projects and share the links with your networks, family and friends. Anyone can donate, and all donations are tax deductible. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. 

Please email Erica Blum at eblum2@schools.nyc.gov for more information about college rep visits. College visits are over for the winter. We will resume in the spring. 

FSA has now opened the 2024-25 FAFSA. The application is available 24/7 except for normal routine site maintenance. FSA has said it will not transmit results to schools until later in January, so students have additional time to prepare and file their FAFSA. Here is what students, families, and schools need to know:

Although the FAFSA is now open full-time, there are still known issues FSA is working to resolve. See the FSA Issue Alerts page HERE. 

Contact Federal Student Aid directly for any questions HERE. Videos HERE. 

StudentAidaccounts for individuals without a SSN: The 2024-2025 FAFSA will require all contributors - regardless of their citizenship status - to have a StudentAid.gov account to access and sign the FAFSA form. See the full December 22, 2023 announcement HERE for more details and a complete step-by-step guide to the account creation process. 

TAP: The 2024-2025 application opened on November 1st. Click HERE to apply. 

Students who saved their TAP application before the FAFSA was released must now submit their FAFSA by February 15, 2024. Failure to do so will result in the saved TAP application being deleted and  students will need to submit a new TAP application. 

If a student listed at least one New York State school on their 2024-25 FAFSA, they can use the link at the end of the FAFSA to return to and submit their TAP application for processing. If you have any questions about TAP, contact: tapprocessing@hesc.ny.gov. 

SUNY financial aid webinars: next workshop date is 1/30/24 @ 6 p.m. Registration required. Click HERE to register. 

NEW HESC webinar and ONE-ON-ONE help! You have to register for this one in advance!

FAFSA/TAP COMPLETION EVENT: Get one-on-one help completing your FAFSA or TAP application to be sure you get all the financial aid you’re entitled to. Click HERE to register. 

uAspire.(registration required)- next FAFSA walkthrough is 1/31. Register HERE. 

Looking forward: uAspire Scholarships Basics and Tips 2/15

Click HERE for more uAspire resources. 

For students: NYCDOE NEXT STEP ADVISING CAN ALSO HELP WITH FAFSA/FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONSTUESDAY-FRIDAY FROM 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Click HERE.

CUNY undocumented student support, more information HERE.

NYS Dream Act program eligibility application is now available for the 2024-25 academic year. Remember, the application is available year-round. Click HERE.

The New York State Youth Leadership Council NYSLC for Undocumented Families. Click HERE.  

Please reserve Monday, February 5th for an Academic Forum meeting with parents. More details will be announced via email later this week. 

For students taking the SAT test prep course through Academic Approach, they will be rescheduling the final two classes to take place on a Saturday prior to the March 19th test date. AA sent an email last week with a form in order to determine student availability on all Saturdays in February and March. The form is available HERE. The time slots with the most availability will be chosen as the make up session. You will be notified on February 1st. Please feel free to reach out to Meagan Moore at AA if you have any questions.
Office: 773.348.8914
Direct: 773.692.6933

Next Art PA Meeting
Monday, Feb 12th
7:00 pm on Zoom

Volunteers Needed
School Spirit Day
Feb 15, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
SIGN UP HERE

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our performers in Rising Stars.  We were thrilled to watch our talented students on the stage during this production.

Please save 2/12/24 @7:00 PM for our next Dance PA meeting via zoom.  Mr. Sinacori will talk to us about the summer intensive dance program at LaGuardia, and we will invite our students to share their summer intensive experiences as well.  

Thank you!
Joslin and Erica

We hope to see you all at your next POTS meeting on Zoom at 7:30 pm this Wednesday, January 31. Click here for the Zoom Link.

Tech has "Fame" on a tote! Check out our newest Bonfire items for sale! 

There will be a celebration for the new tech shop opening on 2/12. More details to come from Eli. 

School spirit merch sale will be at the end of the school day on 2/15. We will need some parent volunteers to help out. 

Check out our Tech Studio webpage, you'll find SO MUCH useful information for all of our POTS. 

If you want to get involved, volunteer or have any questions, please email us: tech@laguardiahspa.org. 

Rosalie, Rina, Cynthia, Carmen & Annie

Understanding and supporting executive functioning skills is crucial for our students. These skills, encompassing organization, time management, planning, and self-regulation, are vital for academic success. Our faculty and support staff have been working diligently to integrate strategies within the curriculum and provide additional support to nurture these essential skills. Open communication and collaboration between teachers, students, and families is key to reinforce these strategies both at school and at home. Contact Lindsey Stein at LStein13@school.nyc.gov with any questions.

WHEN: Tuesday 1/30 @ 6 p.m. 

WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting 

Looking beyond high school, we are excited to announce our partnership with the Manhattan Transition and College Access Center. This collaboration aims to provide transition services to our students with IEPs, ensuring a smooth and supported transition into post high school life. We encourage you to engage with your child in discussions about their future goals and aspirations, utilizing the resources and support available through our collaboration with the Manhattan Transition and College Access Center. Should you have any specific questions or require further information about these services, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Transition Team Leader Sophie Fain (Sfain@schools.nyc.gov).

WHEN: Tuesday 2/13 @ 6 p.m.

WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting

If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP or 504 at LaGuardia, please join our WhatsApp chat group. The purpose is to support each other regarding questions/concerns related to our student's IEP or 504 at LaGuardia.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EmBGFw7VnNZJ98GJZIaQFS**

It is recommended to take the time to regularly review and bookmark the LaGuardia Special Education section of the website HERE. There is updated and pertinent information there from the Special Education Department. 

For general Special Education questions, please carefully review the NYC DOE regulations for Special Education services for 504s and IEPs:

NYC DOE IEP Information
NYC DOE 504 Information

Principal Marwah has created LaGuardia's official Facebook page and Instagram account. Friend and follow! 

Facebook: LaGuardia Arts

Instagram: laguardia.arts 

The PA is also on Instagram at laguardia_pa. 

New! Calling All Teens: Submit Your Story Today

Deadline: Sun, Mar 17

Get creative for the chance to win up to $250! The English writer Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein following a terrifying dream she had of a scientist creating a monster. To coincide with the special Fate of Frankenstein display in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures, the Library invites you to write or illustrate a story based on your own dream or nightmare.

For more info and to enter, visit https://www.nypl.org/spotlight/treasures/frankenstein/story-contest

Ocean Awareness Contest invites students to share your personal climate story through art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia. Creatively express your personal experiences, insights, or perceptions about our changing climate reality. Apply by 6/10/24.

Believe and Inspire After School Programs offer interactive virtual after-school programs that aim to empower underserved youth to become successful leaders. Participants learn practical life skills to help accomplish their life goals. Ongoing. 

NYC Youth Leadership Councils are a network of youth focused on policy, practice, and advocacy to make real change happen in their school, neighborhood, or community. Students join peers and adult allies to act on issues that matter the most to you. YLCs are in all five boroughs and need students to make NYC a better place.

2025 WhatsApp Chat**

2026 WhatsApp Chat**

2027 WhatsApp Chat**

Yellow Sheet

2023-2024 Bell Schedule

LaG Faculty & Staff Directory

School Year 2023-24 Calendar

NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): track your child's progress

DOE Student Accounts: access all student learning platforms

Parent University

Multilingual Learners

Office of Language Access

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