The Spring Semi-Annual Art Show is the culminating event of the Fine Arts Studio exhibition season! 

Preview: Friday, 5/31,  3:15 - 3:45 pm
Our preview is available for families who cannot attend during opening or on view hours. To help us ensure the safety and security of the building, please complete this Google form before your visit. We cannot guarantee you entry if you do not complete the google form. Please note that visitors are only permitted to visit the locations of the Art Show and can not go past the 2nd floor while classes are in session. Sign up for preview HERE.  

Opening Celebration: Friday, 5/31, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
The celebration is open to all community members and  kicks off at 4:00.  The celebration includes sketch artists, a photo booth, live music, and other various artistic activities that help celebrate our students' incredible work.  

On View: Saturday, 6/1, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
The show is open to all community members 06/01 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This is a self-guided tour with a few faculty on-site to help you navigate the Lobby, Mezzanine, and Gallery.  

Art Show Location
The Art Show is displayed in our 2nd floor Art Gallery (room 253), the Lobby and the Mezzanine. The Gallery is in the hallway opposite the 2nd-floor Balcony that overlooks our Mezzanine and Lobby.    

Art Show Program
On 05/30, the Show Program will go Live. You can access the program by clicking here.

Congratulations Roger Rees Awards Finalists!!!

Seniors Elinor Ott (Drama) and Hannah Evans (Vocal) were finalists. Both were nominated for the role of Alice Bieneke in the All School Musical.  Freshman (Tech) Ysabella Solis Yi received an award for costume design.  Learn more about the rigorous selection process. There were 50 nominees from 71 schools and 12 finalists were chosen. 

Town Hall featuring Principal Deepak Marwah
When: Friday, June 14th, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Where: LaGuardia, Mezzanine

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to JPhenix2@schools.nyc.gov by Friday, June 7th. Please email questions to Jerrianna before the event.

Dear families,

We’re going to Costa Rica in February 2025 and Greece in April 2025, and you’re invited! An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 6pm.

We’re excited to tell you more about the trips we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity.

There are limited spots on these trips, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Due to high demand, please only use one account per family to join us for the info session as Zoom has a capacity of 300 and last year we ran out of space for everyone to attend the meeting. A follow up email will also go out to all who registered with the details regarding the information presented in the meeting.

Please note that these are two separate trips and are in no way connected to one another. Acceptance on one trip does not guarantee nor does it deny acceptance on the other trip.

Thanks!
LaGuardia High School Travel Team

Jane Berk
Jeanette Cochrane
Tai Hernandez McShane
Limor Nesher

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

For those of you who missed the Academic Forum Zoom session on 5/21, the link for the recording and supporting materials are provided below.

Many thanks to Neeta Vallab for sharing her valuable insights on procuring scholarships, especially for families who don’t qualify for need-based options.

Click HERE for recording
Passcode: %19euY?7

Click HERE for more resources

Click HERE for slides

We are looking for SENIOR STUDENTS who would like to offer rising schoolmates tips about applying to college  for our next Academic Forum session in June. Please contact: 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. 

College & Counseling Newsletter HERE

5/29-Juniors RSVP in Maia to Penn State & CUNY Bklyn visit! 5/30 CEG webinar!

SENIORS: You are in the home stretch. Don't lose momentum now! We are here to support you. Reminder about next steps:

• Review your Maia applying list for accuracy! 
• Please continue to update outcomes/decisions for each school in your applying list in Maia! Choose ONE attending school. Update if you applied with test scores.
• Make your college deposit deadline on time. Continue to update FAFSA/TAP. Reach out to financial aid offices at the college to let them know if you are having any issues. You can try to negotiate for more aid if needed. Check out this article to learn how. 
• Please fill out the diploma name verification HERE. Email nthomas44@schools.nyc.gove with questions. 
• Final transcripts are sent to the ONE attending school you indicate in Maia in July (after a discharge/graduation date is finalized on the document). Reminder that colleges can rescind acceptances or question students based on final transcripts if they see low or failing grades. Please review this policy at the college and please reach out to them if you have any questions.
• Please reach out to your teachers directly to discuss your current assignments/grades, as they are the only ones that can assign or adjust grades. If you have an NX from the first term that is resolved, please ask your teacher to update your transcript. If it is not resolved, please continue to work towards completion.

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.

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

A huge thank you to our SDF volunteers - thank you for stepping up - we truly could not support our kids without the help of our volunteers.

We are so grateful for our PODS partners in the LaG theater department.

Bravissimo to the cast and crew of Romeo & Juliet!  

Both SDFs were magnificent.

Save the date for our next POTS meeting June 10.

Please Join Us!

The Music Studio invites you to an End-of-the-Year Gathering!

Join us for cocktails, small bites and karaoke.

When: Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30-8pm

Where: Mochi Dolci, 222 West 79th Street (btwn Amsterdam and Broadway)

Please RSVP to music@laguardiahspa.org by May 28th

*This is a Parent/Guardian Only function*

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. Sign up is here;

Sign up to volunteer. 

The Junior Project Showcase will be on June 5th at 4:30pm & 7pm.  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 7pm. 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.

Meeting ID: 889 2827 6385

Passcode: 889458

Zoom Link

Deadline to submit is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th!

The LaGuardia High School Art Studio Parents Association is seeking a logo design to be used on our website and select art studio merchandise for the 2024-2025 school year. CLICK HERE for submission details. 

Do NOT use your school email account when submitting your designs. We will not be able to open the files. Please use a non-school account. Thanks! 

Winner will receive a $150 Amazon gift card and recognition in the Art Studio PA Newsletter. Winners can also list this achievement on their resumes and college applications.

We look forward to seeing your submissions. If you have any questions, please reach out to Caroline and Kristin at art@laguardiahspa.org

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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Facebook: LaGuardia Arts

Instagram: laguardia.arts 

The PA is also on Instagram at laguardia_pa. 

TDF’s Graduation Gift offers all graduating seniors from New York City’s public high schools across the five boroughs a free TDF Membership. A TDF Membership provides significant access to the performing arts in New York City—Broadway, theatre, music and dance performances—at deeply discounted ticket prices.

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

Yellow Sheet

2023-2024 Bell Schedule

LaG Faculty & Staff Directory

School Year 2023-24 Calendar

NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): track your child's progress

DOE Student Accounts: access all student learning platforms

Parent University

Multilingual Learners

Office of Language Access

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**DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in listed WhatsApp chats and Facebook groups are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Parents Association or school administrators. 

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