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Originally delivered on 3/24/2024 7:35 pm

SUBJECT: SNN 3/24/24 Benefit, Concert, Substance Abuse Prevention

Issue 28, March 24, 2024
ANNUAL BENEFIT

The PA Auction Committee really needs your help. Our online auction will take place May 3rd - May 17th. Please reach out to friends, family, local neighborhood businesses, and/or any connections you have to help us procure items for the auction. You can print out a copy of the donation form HERE or click HERE to use the online form to make a donation. Deadline to donate auction items is Friday, April 26th. Please reach out to the auction committee if you have any questions auction.gala@laguardiahspa.org

COUNSELING CENTER INFO SESSIONS

If you have any questions about the sessions listed, please email Ms. Roach at SRoach2@schools.nyc.gov

Substance Abuse Prevention

When: Monday March 25th @ 6:30 p.m.

Where: Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 929 9465 5609 + Passcode: 159089

Hosted by SAPIS Counselor Alex Falk, featuring guest speakers Julie Merberg and Meg Murray, addiction counselors from CMC: foundation for change.

FAFSA Completion Workshop for Families


When: Monday, March 25th @ 6:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom** REGISTRATION REQUIRED**

Let's Talk: College Application Prep

For 11th grade families. 

When: Wednesday, March 27th @ 6 p.m.**

Where: Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 933 5023 5998, Passcode: 521621

**Please note that if you can't make this session, it will be offered again on Thursday, April 4th @ 6:30 pm.  

CONCERTO CONCERT
ATTN: SENIOR FAMILIES


April 4th is the deadline to order your graduation cap and gown. Click HERE to order.

TEACHERS NEED YOUR HELP!

Thank you for fully funding Ms. VanScoy's most recent project request for a new laser printer.

Let's keep the momentum going!

There are currently eight teacher's projects that need our support. Mr. Mesiouris has two new projects, and all donations to both projects are currently being matched! Mr. Hackett also has two new projects for physical education equipment, and he's never had a project funded before.

Please visit our DonorsChoose page to see all eight project requests, 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. 

SPORTS REPORT: GO LIONS!

Recapping a week filled with remarkable sporting achievements, Laguardia High School's athletes have demonstrated their prowess across various fields.

On March 19th, the Outdoor Track Boys team showcased their speed and stamina at Harry S. Truman HS Field, leaving their mark with impressive performances. On March 25th, the Handball Girls Varsity team will be displaying their skills at Hell's Kitchen Park, ready to showcase their skills on the court.

Looking ahead, anticipation is high for the upcoming Fencing Girls Varsity event on March 27th at the Hunter College High School Gym. Our talented fencers are prepared to face their opponents with precision and determination. 

Congratulations to all our athletes for their dedication and hard work, and best of luck in the upcoming competitions!

ACADEMIC FORUM
Academic Forum Officers

Jane Berk
Jeanette Cochrane
Tai Hernandez McShane
Limor Nesher

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

The Academic Forum will be setting up a zoom meeting in the next few weeks for students interested in participating in summer College Now programs. Stay tuned for further information!  

COLLEGE RESOURCES

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. 

Posse Scholarship

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

Nominations for both Posse NY and Posse Arts begin in May and directions will be posted closer to the date. There will be a separate information session for Posse Arts coming soon.

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


CLASS NEWS
Class of 2024

Senior Class Representative, Jamie McShane, seniorrep@laguardiahspa.org 

Class of 2025

Junior Class Representative, Victoria Rodriguez,
juniorrep@laguardiahspa.org 

Class of 2026

Sophomore Class Representative, Lindsay Manley,
sophomorerep@laguardiahspa.org 

Class of 2027

Freshman Class Representative, Shira Eisenberg,
freshmanrep@laguardiahspa.org 

STUDIO CONTACTS & NEWS

Kristin Leigh & Caroline Andoscia
Art Studio Co-Representatives

art@laguardiahspa.org
Art Department Webpage
PA Art Studio Newsletter
PA Art Studio Webpage

Erica Schohn & Joslin Paradise
Dance Studio Co-Representatives

dance@laguardiahspa.org
LaGuardia HS Dance Studio Webpage

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to sell merchandise at the welcome day for LaGuardia students on Monday, March 25th, and to chaperone our students at the Juilliard spring dances on Thursday, March 28th. We appreciate your help for both events. Stay tuned for more information coming soon on sponsoring a dance for the Senior spring concert!

Sarah Ireland & Sara Brunetti
Drama Studio Co-Representatives

drama@laguardiahspa.org
Laguardia HS Drama Studio Webpage

Next PODS Meeting! 

When: Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: In person at LaGuardia in the Black Box Theater (G-17, basement)

Why: Spring Drama Festival and to connect with our community. 

Join us!

Volunteers Needed! Click HERE for more info.

Marcee Smith & Diane Vasquez
Music Studio Vocal Co-Representatives

Rebecca Sherman
Music Instrumental  Representative

music@laguardiahspa.org
LaGuardia HS Music Studio Webpage

Save The Date

Join the Music Studio Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for a repeat of Shelli Ann Roach's college presentation, which is being presented this Wednesday, the same time as the Concerto Concert. Link to be provided.

This meeting will be open to all studios.

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.

Rina Cohen Schwarz & Cynthia Solis Yi
Tech Studio Co-Representatives

tech@laguardiahspa.org
LaGuardia HS Tech Studio Webpage
Tech Studio Merchandise

This Wednesday March 27th we are gathering in person at school for an open work call at 4:30 p.m., followed by a brief POTS meeting around 5:15 p.m. (times may be adjusted slightly if necessary). Come see how the Tech kids do the build and prepare for SDFs. This year the drama seniors have two different SDF shows in May: These Shining Lives & Romeo and Juliet.  

Additional details to come via email.

-Annie, Carmen, Cynthia, Rina & Rosalie

RECORDING: FENTANYL INFO SESSION

If you missed the live event last Monday, you can watch the recording of The Dangers of Fentanyl information session HERE.
Passcode: t!5pc&JT

IEP/504 NEWS
Family Workshop: Resources to Support Families and Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Post High School Life

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26th @ 6 p.m.

WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting

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.

Recording of Executive Functioning Workshop

Watch the recording of the February 26th, 2024 Executive Function Workshop. 

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:

LAG ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Friend and follow!

Facebook: LaGuardia Arts

Instagram: laguardia.arts 

The PA is also on Instagram at laguardia_pa. 

OUTSIDE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The ADMIN APPRENTICE WORKSHOP at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library is an opportunity for teens to better understand administrative careers in theater. March 25th @5-6 p.m. at the 40th Street and 5th Avenue library location. 

THEATER CAREERS & PATHWAYS WORKSHOP at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library is hosting musical and stage directors, producers, and performers to speak with teens who are curious about the creative side of theater and live performances. April 1st @ 5-6 p.m. at the 40th Street and 5th Avenue the SNFL location. 

(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, and 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.

OUTSIDE PARENT OPPORTUNITIES

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. 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

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
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Jerrianna Phenix

Family Engagement Manager

Coffee & Donuts

Jerrianna hosts a coffee and donuts get-together the first Friday of the month. You can stop by anytime between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Please email her ahead of time if you plan to come. 

If you can't make the in-person coffee and donuts meeting, then join Jerrianna's virtual office hours between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., also on the first Friday of the month. Join HERE. Meeting ID: 846 4741 2483. Passcode: 911498

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