Romeo and Juliet: Opens Tuesday, May 21st!
Part 2 of The SDF! This is the culmination of four years of unbelievably hard work by the class of '24 Drama students in collaboration with LaG Tech students. PLEASE come and support LaG and the Drama and Tech Studios.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Adults $25, Students $15

Romeo and Juliet 
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jonathan Davidson
May 21-24 at 7 p.m.
A futuristic take  on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

From the Cast and Crew…
In R&J 2100, we hope to challenge you to imagine what our future might look like if we continue abusing our environment and insist on prioritizing the well-being of our own perceived tribes at the expense of human beings whom we deem as being “other.”

We also hope you will find, in the bravery of our young lovers and those who support them, a glimpse of what our world might be like if we can follow their lead and allow love to take hold of opposing forces and make space for balance and harmony to settle in. It is always the young people that lead the way, in terms of having a vision for a better future and being willing to sacrifice and put themselves on the line in order to make positive change.

Attention, families of LaGuardia athletes! The date for this year’s athletics banquet is Thursday, May 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 13th. Please click HERE to complete the Google RSVP form.

Jane Berk
Jeanette Cochrane
Tai Hernandez McShane
Limor Nesher

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

JUNIOR & SENIOR FAMIILIES
Please join the Academic Forum Zoom meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on May 21st to discuss Navigating the Process of Applying for College Scholarships. We will be joined by a parent, Neeta Vallab, who has figured out some important ways of cutting corners and mastering the system! (This session will be recorded for families unable to attend- see next week’s SNN for the link.)

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 890 2518 1711
Passcode: 139549

RISING FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE FAMILIES: We will be having a Zoom session next on what you should be doing over the summer to get ready for college. Be on the lookout for further details in SNN.

LAST ACADEMIC FORUM SESSION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR for RISING JUNIOR FAMILIES: Feedback and tips on applying to college from LaGuardia seniors.

* We’re looking for student volunteers for this session, so if you are interested, please contact the Academic Forum at:academicforum@laguardiahspa.org.

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. 

JUNIORS, POSSE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN and FORM IS DUE MAY 31ST

We are pleased to announce that the window to express interest in a POSSE or POSSE ARTS nomination is now open! Juniors, if you think you would make a strong POSSE candidate and want to be considered for a nomination to this Early Decision scholarship. Please complete one of the Google Forms below.

Please fill out only ONE form. Choose between POSSE ARTS and TRADITIONAL POSSE. Please read all directions carefully and do your research!

PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONE FORM:

• POSSE ARTS NOMINATION FORM FOR LAGUARDIA HS
• POSSE TRADITIONAL NOMINATION FORM FOR LAGUARDIA HS

You must express interest in a nomination no later than Friday, May 31st. We have both traditional liberal arts nominations and arts nominations. Please note that getting a BA in the arts is possible at the traditional POSSE schools. Students nominated for the arts program opportunity that do not get accepted will not be considered for other POSSE programs.

• Learn more about POSSE. NOTE that NY only partners with a subset of the partner schools. If you review the options and are not open to attending any, POSSE is not the right fit for you. 
• If you plan to apply to Questbridge or any other Early Decision program, POSSE may not be the right fit for you. Eventually, you will have to choose ONE and you will need to communicate with both programs honestly and keep them updated as things progress.
• POSSE ARTS Information: nomination information and general information

• Early Decision is binding!

• Short Video

If you have ANY questions about the LaGuardia POSSE nomination process, please reach out to Ms. Blum: eblum2@schools.nyc.gov.
If you have questions about traditional POSSE, you can email: newyork@possefoundation.org.
*If you have any questions regarding the California Institute of the Arts, art nominations, art specific student open houses, and/or the arts interview process, we ask that you please contact: arts@possefoundation.org.*

A big part of being a successful nominee is to have a good handle on filling out forms, meeting deadlines, and staying organized. The deadline to express interest so LaG will have time to review your application for nomination is May 31st. 

LaGuardia's ceremony is on Friday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m. Graduates must arrive at noon. Guests will need to arrive at 1:00 p.m. to pass through the building's security check. We're fortunate that each graduate will receive 4 tickets this year. 

Cap and gown distribution: Thursday, June 20 @ 8 a.m. 

Please note that senior end-of- year information will be sent to families in early June.

SAVE THE DATE! The Class of 2024 prom will be held on June 18th at the Ascent Lounge from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 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

SDF #2, Romeo & Juliet’s run is this Tuesday-Friday, 5/21-5/24. We REALLY need additional concession sales people for each show.  It’s a super fun volunteer gig! Sign up to volunteer HERE. 

You can buy your tickets to see the show on the same night you’re volunteering or come see it another night! 

While you’re at school for the show, don’t miss buying some fabulous tech merch. We’ll even have items on sale for $5-$10.

-Cynthia, Rina, Carmen, Annie & Rosalie, your POTS board of 2023-24

Join us for the Spring Choral Concert at Riverside Church!
Tuesday, May 21st, 7 p.m.
The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027
Get your tickets here!

We are still in need of volunteers!
There are many open spots still available. It is imperative that we have enough chaperones. Please remember that without chaperones, the Vocal students cannot rehearse at Riverside Church.
Sign up HERE.

Wednesday, May 29th
In-Person General Meeting
Location and time TBD

Monday, June 3rd
Election Meeting
Time and Zoom Link TBD

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MAY 21-24!

Click HERE to sign up for hall monitor or concessions and merch sales during Romeo & Juliet. 

Next PODS meeting:
When: Tuesday, May 28th at 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom. Click here to register.
Why: Drama PA elections & seniors share their college audition experience. See the Drama newsletter for more info. 

Tickets are on sale for the end of year Senior Dance Concert, being held May 31st through June 2nd. Please support our dancers by buying tickets HERE. Please consider volunteering to help sell merchandise before the shows and during intermission. A sign-up will be distributed soon.

The Junior Project Showcase will be on June 5th at 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.  All families are welcome to attend the self choreographed/produced junior projects. No tickets are needed.

Our final Dance PA meeting will be held on June 6th at 7 p.m. A  Zoom link will follow. At this meeting, we will be electing new Dance PA co-reps and also current senior dance majors will be sharing their experiences with the college application process.

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

Do you have great ideas to make the Sunday Night News better? Do you wish you could get more involved at LaG but can only participate remotely? Please consider being SNN's editor for the 24/25 school year.  No special skills required. The one requirement is the ability to devote 2 to 4 hours on Sundays to prepare the newsletter. Email communications@laguardiahspa.org to learn about this great volunteer opportunity.

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Instagram: laguardia.arts 

The PA is also on Instagram at laguardia_pa. 

FABSCRAP is looking for part-time interns in Brooklyn, NY for the summer. Accepting applications now. Click HERE to apply. FABSCRAP was created to meet New York City’s commercial textile recycling needs. Materials that traditionally would have gone to landfill are now being properly recycled and made available for reuse.

The American Theater Wing launches applications for its 8th year of university scholarships. Apply HERE. Established for high school seniors from populations historically underrepresented in the theater industry. Students can apply to ANY aspect of theater from stage management to arts administration, design to performance, etc.  

Summer ideas shared by LaG parents and students**

UC Berkeley Environmental Design, Architecture and Urban Planning Program

SheNYCArts

GrowNYC paid internship 

National High School Institute at Northwestern Stage Management/Design

Queens Public Library Volunteer

Impact Pool

NYU ARISE Program for Engineering and Science

FIT Pre-College

CIEE France, Language Program

AIP Science Programs

West Coast Connections Student Travel

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program

UCLA Costume Design Program

Florence University of the Arts

Travel for Teens

(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. 

YoungArts identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Financial awards, mentorship, space grants, community and a continued investment in creative and professional development opportunities for award winners are the pillars of the program. Since 1982 YoungArts has been the sole nominating agency for the US Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students in the arts. Learn about applying HERE. 

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

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