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Originally delivered on 4/7/2024 8:07 pm

SUBJECT: SNN 4/7/24

Issue 30, April 7, 2024
UPCOMING GENERAL PA MEETINGS
General PA Meeting
Location and Time Change
Wednesday, April 17th 
6:30pm - Zoom
LINK HERE
PA Elections Are Happening in May!

If you want to be a part of a great team and make a difference for our school, think about running for a position on the Parents Association Executive Board. Elections are Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30pm on Zoom. To learn more about PA Executive Board Positions CLICK HERE

ANNUAL AUCTION & BENEFIT UPDATE
NEW MUSIC CONCERT
SPRING DRAMA FESTIVAL BEGINS!
SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to support teachers' projects, ensuring that teachers and students have the tools and experiences they need for a great education. The LaGuardia community has done a great job of helping to fund teachers' projects, with a total of 715 funded projects on record! 

Let's continue to increase that number!

  • Let's help Mrs. McGoey receive an iPad, tissues and paper for student hygiene and projects.
  • Let's help Coach Greene and Coach Alfonso receive volleyball training equipment for the Lions Varsity Volleyball teams. (Only $159 needed to complete this project)
  • Let's help Mr. Mesiouris receive supplies for the Drafting Unit and the Dice Unit for an applied science course: The Science of Board Game Design. (Donations currently being matched)

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. 

ACADEMIC FORUM
Academic Forum Officers

Jane Berk
Jeanette Cochrane
Tai Hernandez McShane
Limor Nesher

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

2024 COLLEGE NOW Courses afford high school students the opportunity to take college level classes for credit and augment their transcripts.  LaGuardia students are affiliated with Hunter and City College and will get priority treatment for course selection. 

Hunter 
Please read more and check out eligibility guidelines

City College of New York’s College Now application process is open now through May 6, 2024. The summer classes will be offered July 1st – August 1st on the CCNY campus. Please see attached and please review eligibility and requirements.

COUNSELING CENTER NEWS

Please click HERE for the most recent newsletter from the Counseling Center at LaG. Contact Ms. Shelli Ann Roach with any questions: SRoach2@schools.nyc.gov

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. 

Important April Dates for College Planning

Monday, April 8th @ 6 pm: uAspire for LaGuardia
Next Steps Post-FAFSA. Please register.
 

Thursday, April 11th @ 6 pm: College Essay Writing Workshop on BRAINSTORMING from College Essay Guy for LaGuardia Juniors. Join Zoom HERE.

Sunday, April 14th: SUNY COLLEGE FAIR NYC.Various times and locations. Please register. 

Wednesday, April 17th @ 5:30: Health Sciences at SUNY. Please register.  

Thursday, April 18th @6 pm: College Essay Writing Workshop on DRAFTING from College Essay Guy for LaGuardia Juniors. Join Zoom HERE.

Sunday, April 21st, 1:00  - 6:00PM: Final NACAC Virtual College Fair. Please register.

 

SPORTS REPORT

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

On April 6th, the Laguardia Baseball BoysVarsity team kicked off the weekend with an exhilarating game at Randall's Island Field 27, showcasing their skills on the field.

Later today, the Outdoor Track Boys and Girls teams converge at Randall's Island - Icahn Stadium. Our track athletes are assured to give their all in their events.

As the week progresses, the sports continue on April 8th with multiple events lined up. The Fencing Girls Varsity team will engage in duels at Laguardia High School, while the Handball Girls Varsity team will face off against opponents at Bronx HS Science. Additionally, the Outdoor Track Boys team returns to Harry S Truman Hs Field for another opportunity to demonstrate their speed and agility. At the same time, the Soccer Girls Jr. Varsity squad takes to the field at Randall's Island Field 

Get ready for a week filled with exciting sports events, and good luck to all LaGuardia students and athletes! 

CLASS NEWS
Class of 2024

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

PROM NEWS

SAVE THE DATE! The Class of 2024 Prom will be held on June 18th at the Ascent Lounge from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. All seniors are invited and may bring one guest. 


In case you missed it, here's a recent article from the Gothamist about a free prom wear giveaway in Brooklyn with a link to additional upcoming prom wear giveaways in and around NYC...

In Brooklyn, A Place Where the Prom Dresses Are Free

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

The Art Studio PA meeting is Monday, April 8th at 7:00pm on zoom. 

We are excited that Post Secondary Counselor, Erica Blum will be joining us to share information about the college process with a focus on applying to Art Schools. 

All grades are welcome to attend. 

Click here to join!

Erica Schohn & Joslin Paradise
Dance Studio Co-Representatives

dance@laguardiahspa.org
LaGuardia HS Dance Studio Webpage

Please consider sponsoring a dance for the senior concert. A lot of different levels are available and you can combine with other families. Please help us to reach our year end goal!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SPONSOR

Sarah Ireland & Sara Brunetti
Drama Studio Co-Representatives

drama@laguardiahspa.org
Laguardia HS Drama Studio Webpage

Spring Drama Festival, 2024!!! Four years of training, Two extraordinary plays. Eight magical performances. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

These Shining Lives : A play by Melanie Marnich, Directed by Rachel Evans, May 7-10 at 7pm

Romeo and Juliet by Willliam Shakespeare, Directed by Jonathan Davidson, May 21-24 at 7pm

Calling all Drama Families! We need your volunteer support!

Donate to the SDF and visit the Drama Studio website for ways to get involved. 

Our next PODS meeting will be on Zoom Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00pm. 

Click HERE to register.


Marcee Smith & Diane Vasquez
Music Studio Vocal Co-Representatives

Rebecca Sherman
Music Instrumental  Representative

music@laguardiahspa.org
LaGuardia HS Music Studio Webpage

Two Great Concerts This Week!
Join us and support the students for two great concerts this week!
New Music Ensemble: Tuesday, April 9th, 6pm
Jazz Orchestra: Friday, April 12th, 6pm
Click here for tickets.

Online Merchandise Orders
All online orders can be picked up on Tuesday, April 9th, at 3:35 pm or during  the New Music Ensemble performance, at our merchandise table. Going forward, all online orders will only be available for pick-up at our merchandise tables during the upcoming performances.

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

Attention POTS - please consider joining the tech board for 2024-2025.  If you’re interested, or have any questions, please reach out to us via email or on the WhatsApp chat. Elections will be held at our May 6 POTS meeting on Zoom.  You can run even if you can’t make that particular meeting.  Find out more at our next POTS meeting on Zoom, Monday, April 15.

Buy your tix now to the two SDFs in May: These Shining Lives & Romeo and Juliet.  Plan to come to each of the shows and see the magnificent tech work our kids do.  You’ll also see the senior Drama students at their best!

We will need POTS volunteers at each show to sell concessions and merch. Watch your email for sign-up links.

IEP/504 NEWS

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**

(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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