Join Zoom Meeting HERE.

Meeting ID: 827 9758 8566

Passcode: 768692

Dear LaGuardia Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) are rapidly approaching! 

As you may have heard, LaGuardia's JupiterGrades platform will be used this Spring Term for you to sign up for meetings with teachers. There will be a webinar about this at 6pm on Monday, March 10th. Teachers are scheduled to take their PTC signups live on Wednesday, March 12th.

While there may still be some wrinkles and issues because we are doing this for the first time, thank you in advance for embracing what we hope will be a more effective way of scheduling PTCs!

To prepare, please access JupiterGrades and/or create your parent account. If you have not logged on to the platform this school year, a message with a login link was sent to the email address the school has on file on Thursday, March 6th. You will want to check your spam folder as well for an email from noreply@jupitered.com. 

What if I cannot find any email/message, and I cannot log in to JupiterGrades?

If you have not received JupiterGrade information this year and do not see the message from Thursday, it may be that your email information needs to be changed. To update the email information the school has on your JupiterGrades Account, please take the following steps:

1. Log in to your NYCSA account.
2. If your email is incorrect, change it.
3. Email Erik Branman, Teacher: Social Studies at ebranman@schools.nyc.govfrom your corrected contact email address you changed on NYSCA. 

Please use the following format:

Subject: Jupiter Contact Email Update [Student Name] [Student OSIS]

In the body of the email provide
• the name of your student
• your name
• your full contact information [Name, Address, Phone] as it appears on NYSCA.

Your contact email will be corrected to match that on your NYSCA account as quickly as possible. When it is updated, you will receive an email from noreply@jupitered.comwith a link to login to JupiterGrades. Please check your spam folder!

Is there anything else I need to know about scheduling a PTC with my student's teachers?

Two important things with PTC meetings and JupiterGrades:

Only parents/guardians of record with a NYSCA may access JupiterGrades to schedule a PTC. Only one parent/guardian on a student's account may schedule a PTC.

Also, if you need an additional time to speak with your student's teacher or available times are filled, please reach out to the teacher directly.

If you have any questions other than changing your email address as per the instructions above, PLEASE reach out to Jerrianna Phenix at jphenix2@schools.nyc.gov.

Mark your calendar and be sure to join us at our next Parents' Association meeting THIS Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30pm.

Join Zoom meeting HERE.  

Meeting ID: 894 3742 5964
Passcode: 797561

You are a member and we want to hear your voice.

Schedule for remaining General PA meetings:

Tuesday 4/22 @ 6pm (in person at LaG)

Wednesday 5/28 @ 6:30pm (on Zoom)

Monday 6/16 @ 6:30pm (on Zoom)

The second Ask a Social Worker parent zoom meeting will be held on March 13, 2025, at 6pm.

LaGuardia's Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) social worker, Maya Tatikola will be joining in. RAPP engages young people in both a preventive and interventive capacity to promote healthy relationships on an individual and systemic level.

Questions about mental health, teens in relationships, the sex talk, or maybe you just want to know your child better, so how do you start? 

Here is your chance to ask a social worker how you can support LaGuardia HS student.

Submit your questions HERE by March 9th, 2025.

Join meeting HERE.

Jane Berk, Senior Parent

Jake Daehler, Senior Parent

Erica Schohn, Senior Parent

Cathleen McLaughlin, Sophomore Parent

academicforum@laguardiahspa.org

COLLEGE NOW SUMMER 2025 CLASSES ARE NOW POSTED ONLINE:

Access Hunter classes HERE.

The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 25^th. No late applications will be accepted.

Access City College classes HERE.

The summer online application process opens March 10th to May 10th.

Please remember that LaGuardia students can sign up for any College Now program in NYC, however we are given priority placement at the above colleges.

See SNN post from 2/23 to review recording of College Now session with Hunter and City College reps.

Students can also sign up for other college level courses through Modern States HERE.

MARCH 18th- PSAT/SAT DAY TIPS!

*Never leave a question blank! If time is running out (around five minutes left), pick a favorite letter and bubble in the same choice for all remaining questions - this increases your chances of getting some correct!

*Reading & Writing: Read the question before the passage so you know exactly what to look for.

*Math: Take advantage of the Desmos calculator to work through problems more efficiently.

SAT & ACT PREP

See SNN post from 3/2 for details on summer discounted test prep courses through Academic Approach.

Stay tuned for information in next week’s SNN on AP finals test prep through the Compass Education Group.

Post Secondary Counselor, Suzette Persaud
spersaud@schools.nyc.gov

Contact Ms. Persaud with college application questions. All college representative visits are listed in Maia Learning under Events. 

Click HERE to read the latest Counseling Support Team newsletter. 

Important reminders and updates on Senior To Do's and activities. Please note that Senior trip information will be shared as well once finalized.

Senior Dues
- Cap & Gown $49.50

- Graduation Dues/ Yearbook $212

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Make payment online HERE.

Cash/Money Order Payments Accepted: April 28 - 30, Room 261

Financial Assistance Request: Email Dr. Stricklin, mstricklin@schools.nyc.gov by May 1, 2025.

Need a Payment Schedule?: Speak with Dr. Stricklin, Room 261

*Please note, there is a place on the form where you can donate a little extra to help out students with financial challenges. Any amount is appreciated.

Senior T-Shirts

Every senior will receive a FREE Class of 2025 T-shirt. To get your preferred size, each student must complete THIS google form. Students must use their school email address for access to the form. Deadline to complete the form is March 17th. **If you don't complete the form, we can't guarantee your student will get the size they desire.

Parents -  If you would like to order a T-shirt for yourself or family/friends, note that the cost is $10. Link will be sent out soon.

Prom

June 18, 2025

City Winery - Pier 57

7pm-11pm

• Prom Payments will be accepted in April.
• Payments will be online with a credit card.
• Estimated cost is $225 per person.
• Seniors are allowed to bring one guest. The guest will have to pay the prom fee as well.

**The PA will not be providing financial assistance. Please contact Ms. Roach or Dr. Stricklin for possible school assistance.

Senior Trip

The senior trip is still in the planning stages, but here is what we know so far:

Location: Six Flags

Date: Tentatively the first week in June. Date has to be approved by the administration.

Cost: The PA is trying to subsidize the trip with money raised by senior class parents. We are trying to keep the cost to $50-$60 per student but this is not confirmed yet. This would include the cost of the amusement park ticket, bus, food & drink. 

Confirmation and more details about this trip probably will not happen until April. 

Yearbook Baby Pictures

We are excited to announce that this year we are going to feature a section of baby pictures in our 2025 yearbook.

Now is your chance to submit your picture and have it featured in the LaGuardia 2025 yearbook! 

All you have to do is complete THIS linked form with your name and studio and upload your cutest baby picture.

The form will be open until TOMORROW, Monday, March 10th at noon. Be sure to get your photo in before the form closes if you would like to be featured in this section of the yearbook. 

Other Senior Activities

The SGO (Student Government) is trying to plan some smaller senior activities too, but nothing has been finalized yet. If your student has a suggestion, please have them reach out to SGO leadership. 

Teacher Thank Yous!

Please have your student take some time to write a nice Thank you note to teachers who wrote them college recommendation letters or helped them prepare for auditions. These teachers were not paid to do this, but did it because they believe in your student. It would mean a lot! 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help sell Tech merch at this week's performances of La Belle Helene. All sales benefit our students and you get to meet fellow POTS, so it's a win-win! Sign up HERE.

PUT TECH IN YOUR CART Buying tickets to La Belle Helene or any of the upcoming SDFs? Please add on a donation to Tech! After putting tickets in your cart scroll down to "TECH STUDIO SUPPORTER" on the Support Live Performances page to enter your donation. You can always also donate by texting LAGTECH to 44321 or going HERE.

WE WANT YOU for the POTS BOARD! Please consider volunteering to be on, or shadow a position for, next year's POTS Board. We're happy to chat about it with anyone who's interested. Role descriptions HERE.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Links to past POTS meeting minutes and recordings here:

February

January

Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!

General Music Studio Meetings for the Remainder of the School Year:

March 18 - All about joining the Music Studio Exec Board and what each role entails. Join Zoom meeting HERE. 

April 23 - Senior Parents share insights on the College Process

May 20 - Health & Wellness for Musicians

June 11 - Music Studio Exec Board Election 

Riverside Choral Concert: April 2

Tickets are now available for the annual Riverside Choral Concert, held at the historic Riverside Church. Get your tickets HERE.

Show Some Love for Our Seniors @ the Spring Drama Festival!
4 years of training. 3 magical productions. 12 chances to see our kids steal the spotlight (legally, of course). Don’t miss it—get your tickets now!

Buy tickets HERE.

Let Them Know How You Feel!

Great theater doesn’t grow on trees (though we do have some excellent set designers in Tech). We need your support! Buy a Playbill ad or booster—perfect for congratulating your drama student, thanking a teacher, or sneakily promoting your side hustle. Your message will be seen by over 5,000 theatergoers—talk about a captive audience!

Donate HERE.

Sponsorship Levels:

Contributor – $25 – Name in Playbill (your big break!)

Patron – $50 – Name in Playbill (getting steady roles)

Bravo – $100 – Name in Playbill (agents come knocking)

Standing Ovation – $250 – 1/8-page ad (take a bow!)

Encore – $500 – 1/4-page ad (starring you!)

Spotlight – $1,000 – 1/2-page ad (box-office draw)

Marquee – $2,500+ – Full-page ad (EGOT!)

Don’t Miss our Studio Open-Mic Cabaret!

Chelsea Table & Stage Monday, 3/23 @ 12PM & 3PM
Let’s sell out the show(s) and raise a standing ovation-worthy amount of money! Can’t make it? There’s a Livestream—because the show must go on!

12pm show tickets HERE.

3pm show tickets HERE.

Dear Dance Families,

Please mark your calendars for our next Dance LaG PA Meeting on April 8 at 6pm. Mr. Sinacori will be joining us as our special guest to answer questions about all things dance programming and curriculum at LaG. This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the curricular progression and dance opportunities at LaG, so come with questions! 

Join Zoom Meeting HERE. 

Meeting ID: 881 9032 1001

Passcode: 863044

Additionally, another request that you please consider participating in our fundraising campaign to support our 2025 Graduation Dance Concert. If you are interested in sponsoring a piece at the platinum, gold, or silver levels please reach out to us at dance@laguardiahspa.org. First come first served! You can read more HERE. 

Donations to the general Dance PA are also most welcome and necessary! We need your support to ensure we hit our fundraising targets and can continue to enrich the experiences of all of our LaG dance students. Thank you in advance! You can donate HERE.

Warmly,

Katie and Joslin

Thank you all for supporting our teachers who give our kids the most amazing educational experience.

Mr. Abikzer is raising funds to replace broken photography equipment for students to document and photograph important events throughout the school year. Our yearbook class keeps growing and we have seven cameras to share between 34 students. Let's do this!

Mr. Rahman is raising funds to obtain reMarkable Paper Pro tablets—an innovative tool that combines the best of handwritten notes with digital convenience. These tablets will allow students to write, sketch, and organize their work in a way that feels natural, without the distractions of traditional devices. Less than $400 to go!

Click HERE to see all the projects that need your support! 

If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP or 504 at LaGuardia, please join our WhatsApp chat group HERE. The purpose is to support each other regarding questions/concerns related to our student's IEP or 504 at LaGuardia.

For questions, please contact Michele Brandt, Parent Association VP for Special Education, specialeducation@laguardiahspa.org. 

If you need a comprehensive list of who to contact at the school for various questions, click HERE. 

Parent Association Instagram: Laguardia_pa
Parent Association Facebook: LaG Families and Friends

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 3/7/25

Bell Schedule

School Year 2024-25 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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