The Parents Association would like to invite all parents and guardians to the first in-person General PA meeting of 2024! 

When: March 20th @ 6:00 p.m.

Where: Little Flower Theater

*Please bring your ID

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

Mark your calendars! The LaGuardia Parents Association Spring Benefit is Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00pm, at W83 located at 150 W. 83rd St., and will be preceded by a separate, online auction May 3rd – May 17th.  

Donations have started to roll in, but we have a long way to go before reaching our goal. The more fantastic things we have for parents, friends, extended families and supporters to peruse and bid on, the more money we will raise for our amazing students. Our goal this year is $100,000!

Donating is quick and easy!CLICK HERE to donate online or use this link https://bit.ly/LaGAuction24 for a printable version of the 2024 Donation Form. Please send your donations by April 26th. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We encourage you to ask your local businesses or any connections you may have to donate to our auction.

We need all kinds of auction items! Below are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing but don’t limit yourself to these suggestions. If you have any questions, please reach out to the auction committee at auction.gala@laguardiahspa.org. Thank you in advance for helping to make the auction a success.

Good evening LaGuardia students and parents!

Last week, our school's outdoor track teams shone brightly at the Armory Track, with impressive performances that left the audience amazed. Our fencing girls varsity team members also demonstrated skill and strategy at Bronx High School of Science, showing dedication and hard work as they competed against their opponents. 

Looking ahead, our girls varsity handball team is gearing up to compete at Fiorello LaGuardia Gym on March 19th, and our outdoor track teams will be back in action on March 19th and 20th at Harry S. Truman High School. The excitement is building as our athletes prepare to showcase their athleticism and teamwork.

Get ready for an exciting week filled with great sports and thrilling competitions! Good luck to all students, parents, and supporters as we come together to cheer on our talented athletes!

Parent Coordinator Jerrianna Phenix recently planned a special Coffee & Donuts session for Chinese speaking parents so they can be more connected with the LaG community. Mr. Steffa, Dr. Stricklin, and Mr. Mackey attended to answer parent questions. 

A special thanks to Jerrianna for continually finding new ways to strengthen our school community. 

Thank you for fully funding the most recent project request by Mr. Mesiouris for supplies for the new class The Science and Theory of Game Design, and the request by Mr. Harkness for power strips.

Let's keep the momentum going!

Mr. Mesiouris has two new projects to further support this new class: Drafting Unit and Dice Unit. All donations to both projects are currently being matched! Be the first to donate!

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

Mrs. McGoey is requesting an iPad, tissues and paper for student hygiene and projects.

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. 

Jane Berk
Jeanette Cochrane
Tai Hernandez McShane
Limor Nesher

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

IMPORTANT SAT AND PSAT INFO for JUNIOR and SOPHOMORE STUDENTS TAKING THESE TESTS on MARCH 19th! 

PRACTICE SAT from COMPASS PREP: For those of you who wish to prep for Tuesday's SAT and PSAT, Compass Prep has offered students the opportunity to take a FREE practice test with an answer sheet using the link and code below. If you are prepping for a future ACT, you can use this code to practice for the ACT as well. Click HERE. 

CODE: LaGuardia24 

RECORDING FROM 3/11 SESSION WITH COMPASS PREP ON WHAT TO EXPECT WITH THE  PSAT, SAT AND ACT: For those of you who missed last Monday's webinar, this recording will provide you with insightful information on the above tests. Click HERE to watch. 

Passcode: CS5nv+51

Best of luck to students taking these tests on Tuesday!

~The Academic Forum

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. 

The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. The Posse model works for both students and college campuses, and is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students (a Posse), carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development.  The Posse Arts Program recruits, trains and supports cohorts of students interested in majoring in the creative arts. Learn more about nominating students for the Posse Arts Program HERE. 

For interested students, please attend a virtual open house on one of the following dates: 3/21, 3/28, 4/8, 5/2 or 5/9 @ 4 p.m. Register HERE.

If you have any questions about Posse or the open houses, you can email newyork@possefoundation.org. If you have any questions about Posse Arts  please contact: arts@possefoundation.org. 

FAFSA

Date:  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.

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. 

Click HERE to buy tickets.
Adults $ 20, Students $10 with the code: student
Date: March 24th, 2024
Location: The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker St., Manhattan
Time: Show #1 is from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)
Show #2 is from 3:30 - 5:00 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!

The Music Studio congratulates all of the cast, crew, pit, and teachers on an astounding production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers! Bravo!

General Meeting Monday

Join the Music Studio tomorrow, March 18th at 7:45 p.m. via Zoom for our General Meeting.

Topic: College or Conservatory, BFA or BA

We will be joined by Ms. Erica Blum, our Post-Secondary Advisor, to explore the differences and navigate the process of choosing what might work for you. This meeting is open to all studios. 

Meeting ID: 812 7253 1422
Passcode: 329614

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.

BRAVISSIMI to the tech students who helped design and run the operetta! Bravi to the singers and musicians for their incredible performances!

POTS volunteers are needed on Monday, March 25, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Accepted Students’ Open House. Please email Tech@laguardiahspa.org if you can help out for any part of the Open House. Please click HERE to sign up.

POTS - Wednesday March 27th - save the date for a possible late afternoon/early evening in-person gathering at LaG (open work call and brief POTS meeting beginning at 4:30 p.m.). Details to follow.

And, Drama Studio has some spots for tech kids to perform at their Open Mics on Sunday, March 24th. See the email from the Drama Studio for full details.

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. 

(EXTRA)ORDINARY TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS A summer 2024 program that guides teen photographers to build a personal photographic portfolio of images, learn new technical lighting and photography techniques, develop visual literacy and critical thinking, engage in community building exercises and public speaking skills. Discount code for LaGuardia students is PHOTOOP10. Sign up HERE. 

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.

Brooklyn Tech student Sebastian Rajguru is surveying parents of NYC specialized schools. He is conducting research for his AP Capstone Research class. He is investigating what obstacles specialized high school parents experience when trying to access medical care for their children and how this affects their overall satisfaction with the quality of care their children receive. 

All responses are anonymous and the survey was approved by the Brooklyn Tech Institutional Review Board. The survey should only take about 5-10 minutes. This is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/5yJE7vC6GgH41bCv9. Email Sebastian srajguru8350@bths.edu with any questions or concerns. 

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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

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