Female-identifying and non-binary students are invited to join Ms. Dombrowski for Open Stage Project's Act 1 event.

WHAT: Interactive seminar and Q&A with women working in theater, film, and TV. Snacks provided!
WHEN: TOMORROW, 2/5, 4:30-6:00 PM
WHERE: Repertory Company High School
123 W 43rd St., Manhattan

Please RSVP ASAP to Ms Dombrowski ADombrowski2@schools.nyc.gov

Thank you for fully funding Ms. Harris' most recent project request for a white board and basic supplies to help French classes complete their projects. Let's continue to show our support!

Ms. Lin's project request for an iPad to help visual learners with Geometry expires in 12 days  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, and they all could use our help. 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. 

Ms. Roach has been sending out a Counseling Department Newsletter twice a month. Check your emails so you don't miss an issue!

See the latest one here: Spring Semester Begins!

UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS:
Money Monday$$$: uAspire is hosting Financial Aid Workshops for LaGuardia Families (open to all but most applicable for junior/senior families)- (Zoom link to follow)
2/12 & 2/26 Intro to Financial Aid (junior families)
3/11 & 3/25 FAFSA Completion (senior families)
4/8 After FAFSA (senior families)
5/6 Scholarships (all)

Spring NACAC Virtual & In-person College Fairs

CUNY General Information Sessions

SUNY Information Sessions:: Which SUNY are you?

SUNY and the Arts

SUNY Engineering & Tech

SUNY Heath Sciences

The Academic Forum's zoom meeting scheduled for Monday 2/5 has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on the meeting that will feature current senior parents discussing their college application experiences and share insights. Details to follow via email. 

Math Department Update

Dear Families:

Please use the links below to review the updated Math Guiding Teams (MGT) document with Data from SY 2023-2024 Term 1, and the newly created Curriculum Map documents from Assistant Principal Justin Mackey. These are the developments that have been taking place in the math department in response to the feedback shared by the LaGuardia Community. The MGT document has several links, including Math & Course Level Grading Policies with an outline of additional teacher supports, as well as, Zoom recordings from Guiding Team meetings. 

Math Guiding Teams
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics
Python

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

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 will also invite students in the dance department to share their summer intensive experiences as well.  

Thank you!
Joslin and Erica

Drama Parents Meet-up

When: 2/07 from 6 to 8 p.m. - stop by anytime.

Where: The West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St.

Why: Gather and connect with Drama Studio families! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This isn't a fundraiser- it's just for fun!

Next PODS Meeting

When: 2/27 at 7 p.m.

Where: Zoom

Thank you Mx. Shea for their incredible presentation in last week's POTS meeting. 

The shop celebration we mentioned is shifting to be open studio days at the end of February. Eli will send details to all tech parents and guardians. 

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

School Spirit merch sale will be at the end of the school day on 2/15. We 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. 

A recording of the Executive Function Strategies & Support zoom presentation will be sent out soon by Ms. Stein or Mr. Harkness. 

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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