The planning of The LaGuardia Parents’ Association 2024 Annual Benefit is underway. This year, our “A Night of Pure Imagination” benefit will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, preceded by a separate, online auction that will take place May 3rd - May 15th. The PA needs your help to make these events a huge success. Here’s how you can help:

- Help us procure auction items. Some suggestions include gift certificates to stores and restaurants, tickets to sporting events and concerts, hotel or vacation home stays, spa and beauty experiences. We welcome items big and small! Click here to access the online donation form: https://one.bidpal.net/laggala24/donate-item 

- Join our planning team. We need a lot of parents to pull off this event. 

If you have any questions about possible auction donations or want to be a part of the benefit planning committee, please email auction.gala@laguardiahspa.org.

Please join us in congratulating the following LaGuardia students who performed at the Charles Mingus High School Festival and Competition in February. There were over 140 musicians competing from across the US.  

Outstanding soloists: 
Bix Cole, piano, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC)
Samien Mesadieu, alto saxophone, JALC
Ben Sherman, tenor saxophone, Jazz House

Participants whose ensembles won awards included: 
Zohar Cabo, Jazz House (tied for best specialized big band)
Bix Cole, JALC (outstanding rhythm section, tied for best specialized big band)
Diogo Feldman, JALC (tied for best specialized big band)
Samien Mesadieu, JALC (outstanding woodwind section, tied for best specialized big band)
Ben Sherman, Jazz House (best specialized combo, tied for best specialized big band)
Max Yousaf, JALC (tied for best specialized big band)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Ms. White, who is leading this years tour to Austria, Germany and Switzerland, is requesting input from parents and students in selecting next year's destination. Please vote on where you would like to travel next year by completing this Google form. Voting ends March 12th. 

Please review the available itineraries here:
South Korea and Japan
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
Epic Greece
Wildlife, Culture, and Service in Rwanda
Ecosystems of Ecuador
Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
Community Development in Peru’s Mountain Villages
Madrid and Andalusia
Barcelona and Madrid
Experience Cuba: Culture and Community
Costa Rican Explorer

The LaGuardia Parents Association invites you to an information session about the dangers of fentanyl presented by Christopher Edel, Special Narcotics Prosecutor Office of NYC. Parents are encouraged to watch with their student. A recording will be available if you cannot attend the live event. 

WHEN: Monday, March 18th @ 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:885 1634 8887
Passcode: 874508

On February 15th, students should have received an invoice for their AP exams via their nycstudents.net email address. Payment for exams will be collected in Room 527 from 2/16 - 3/15 by Assistant Principal Sun during your student's lunch period. Payment can be made by cash or money order only. Personal checks will not be accepted. 

If a student needs help paying the full fee, please fill out the AP Exam Scholarship Request Form.

Students who do not pay the AP Exam fee or do not reach out for financial assistance will be ineligible to sit for their exam(s).  

Please direct questions about AP Exam fees to AP Erika Sun at ESun@schools.nyc.gov.

Thank you for fully funding Mr. Bar-Lev's most recent project request for a laptop and Ms. Greene's most recent project request for supplies to make a more cozy space for students. There are currently three teachers' projects that could use our help:

Mr. Mesiouris is requesting materials for a brand new science course: The Science and Theory of Game Design. (All donations currently doubled.)

Ms. VanScoy is requesting a new laser printer and ink cartridges for Global History. 

Mr. Harkness is requesting power strips to provide electricity for computers being used for digital college assessments.

Please visit our DonorsChoose page 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. 

AN IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENT from the ACADEMIC FORUM: 

On Monday evening 3/11, the Academic Forum will host a zoom meeting with Compass Prep for sophomore students and parents to review what to expect on the digital SAT. 

Join Zoom Meeting 3/11/24 @ 6:30 p.m. 

Meeting ID: 868 1572 1220
Passcode: 056453 

PLUS In case you missed the enlightening Academic Forum zoom session on 2/16  presented to junior families by senior parents to discuss “Things They Wish They’d Known About the Application Process,” click HERE for a recording of it.
Passcode: p8e%01?M

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. 

FINANCIAL AID:

HESC WEBINARS: See dates and times HERE.

New HESC webinar for juniors:  What Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid: This presentation will guide high school juniors and their families through the college financial aid process. 3/12 and 3/14 @ 6 p.m.

New HESC webinar for seniors: Comparing College Award Letters Panel: Join HESC on Thursday, March 28 @ 6 p.m. to learn how to compare offers from different schools and compare key details like cost, grants, scholarships, work-study, and loan options. 

New HESC webinar for all:Scholarship Panel Event: Scholarships are an incredible source of financial assistance for college students. Unlike loans, scholarships are free money. That means students don’t have to pay them back! Join our expert financial aid panel on Thursday, April 11 @ 6 p.m. as we walk you through.

Big Future Real Talk Virtual Events for Students and Parents: The next Real Talk virtual event dedicated to helping Black parents and caring adults navigate college finances. "MONEY TALK$: Finding Colleges You Can Pay For,” on March 12, will offer tips on how to compare colleges with money in mind: breaking down net price, financial aid, graduation and retention rates, and more!
Learn more and register HERE.

Juniors: Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program. Deadline is March 20th.

The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. The 2024 College Prep Scholars Program is now open! Click HERE to learn more and start your application today. 

FAFSA

Date: Monday, March 11th & Monday, March 25th

Time: 6 p.m. EST

Next Steps Post-FAFSA

Date: Monday, April 8th

Time: 6 p.m. EST

Scholarships

Date: Monday, May 6th

Time: 6 p.m. EST

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Shelliann Roach at SRoach2@schools.nyc.gov.

Upcoming Art PA Meeting
Tuesday, March 12th, 7:00pm 
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, 7:00pm on Zoom.  Also, please bring your ideas for things we can spend our budget on as we would like to continue that discussion. Please send us any question or topics you would like to discuss. WILL SEND OUT ZOOM LINK ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Volunteers needed for Admitted Student Open House - March 25th 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Sign up here!

Please come volunteer for admitted student day. We will be selling merch to support the Art Department and to welcome the accepted students! It's a lot of fun and you get to meet your fellow art parents and the new art parents.  

Attention Graduating Seniors! 

The Elm Foundation Art Show will be LaGuardia's very first exciting opportunity to showcase your artworks outside the school as an extension of our Senior Art Show. To apply, please submit a cohesive body of work that contributes to your artist life at LaGuardia, 5 to 10 pieces. *Please apply only if you are a graduating senior.*Apply by March 15th. 

The next parent meet-up will be at The Drama Studio Open Mic Fundraiser on March 24th! Let's come together for a fun afternoon of community and FUNdraising. 

Purchase ticketsHERE!
Adults $ 20, Students $10 with the code: student

Sign up to perform or MC HERE!

Date: March 24th, 2024
Location: The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker St., Manhattan
Time: Show #1 is from 1:30 - 3 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)
Show #2 is from 3:30 - 5 p.m. 

Click HERE for more details!

The next PODS Meeting is scheduled for March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in -person at LaGuardia!

You can find the last PODS meeting recording HERE. (Passcode iT$.5z6f)

See the Operetta: The Gondoliers
Thursday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Purchase Your Tickets Here

Help the LaGuardia High School Jazz Orchestra go to Copenhagen!

The Jazz Orchestra has been invited to Copenhagen to spend their spring break week collaborating with Sankt Anna Gymnasium, the top upper secondary school of music in Denmark. Please support these amazing students by donating to help defray the costs that will be incurred by families and make it possible for every member of the orchestra to attend. 

Get your tickets for the operetta, The Gondoliers: March 14, 15, and 16. All of our tech kids worked on this Music Studio production - we can’t wait to see it!

Save the date - Monday, March 25. We’ll need some POTS volunteers at LaG’s Open House for Accepted Students, 4:00-7:30 p.m.  Sign-up will be posted soon.

Thank you tech parents & guardians!
-Cynthia, Rina, Carmen, Annie & Rosalie

Parents/guardians who did not get a login and would like to update their email address please complete this form: Spring2024 Jupiter Grades Login Opt-in Form. You will receive login information by the following Monday by 4:00 p.m. Please check your spam folder for an email from noreply@jupitered.com. 

All students have been sent login information. Please have them check their spam folders for an email from noreply@jupitered.com. 

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: NEW DATE Tuesday, March 26th  @ 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

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Facebook: LaGuardia Arts

Instagram: laguardia.arts 

The PA is also on Instagram at laguardia_pa. 

NYU graduate student, Kemi Layeni, is casting for a Black female dancer between 7 and 16 years old for  her short film Never Been Touched, a musical dramedy. Please submit resume, dance reels or performance videos to neverbeentouchedcasting@gmail.com by March 15th. 

Calling All Teens: Submit Your Story Today

Deadline: Sunday, 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.

SOUND THINKING NYC is offering a FREE 4-week summer intensive for NYC public school students interested in exploring how to turn their passion for music into a possible career. July 8 - August 2. Free lunch and weekly Metrocards provided. Deadline to submit applications: May 6, 2024. 

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**

Alex Falk is LaGuardia's Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist: AFalk@schools.nyc.gov

The NYC DOE Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) program provides a range of prevention and intervention services in grades K-12. The goals of the program are to:

• Reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth
• Delay the initiation of substance abuse behavior among youth
• Decrease the negative health, social, and educational consequences associated with substance abuse
• Prevent the escalation of substance abuse behaviors to levels requiring treatment

Yellow Sheet

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LaG Faculty & Staff Directory

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Parent University

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