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Originally delivered on 6/26/2023 10:15 am

SUBJECT: SNN - 6/25: TOWN HALL-WEDS; Class of 2023 Farewell! updated

Issue 41, June 25, 2023
TOWN HALL WITH SUPERINTENDENT BEIDLEMAN

The Superintendent for Manhattan High Schools, Gary Beidleman, will join a Town Hall meeting with LaGuardia parents and families to answer questions about the bell schedule, physical education, and health course requirements. This meeting will be held next Wednesday 6:30 PM via Zoom. 

Please send questions in advance of the meeting to president@laguardiahspa.org

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Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 864 0567 6389
Passcode: 599762

PA Bylaws Update

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual meeting on June 20. Proposed bylaw revisions were unanimously passed!  

To recap in September we will elect a VP of Special Education.  Also we will now be able to elect Class Representatives in the spring.  

Click HERE for DOE 2023-2024 Calendar.


Have a great summer!

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023!
Graduation Ceremony will be Live Streamed!

The Livestream link will be posted on the SCHOOL WEBSITE tomorrow. Please direct your questions to the SCHOOL as the PA does not manage graduation. 

Dear Class of 2023, 

You've worked hard these last four years and have left your mark on LaG!

With too many performances, shows and academic achievements to list here, your legacy will live on in the LaG halls for many years to come.  

We wish you a restful summer and the best of luck in whatever comes next.  

All the best, 


The LaGuardia High School Parents Association

CONGRATULATIONS to the Parents of Class of 2023! Enjoy the graduation ceremony as you reflect on your student’s milestone. Thank you for your support these last four years. 


THANK YOU to the teachers, artists, administrators, staff and entire LaGuardia community for your intellect, artistry and care in guiding our students through high school in preparation for (young) adult life. 


THANK YOU to the 2022/2023 PA Executive Board for supporting our students.  

Special thanks to Anne Gregorio, Senior Representative for recommending the United Palace Theater, planning and executing senior fundraisers and for pushing LaG administration to share information with senior families. 


THANK YOU to PA EB - Senior parents for their hard work and dedication over the years.  

Laura Asmundsson,  Social Media Manager

Joy Bassini, Academic Forum

Kimberly Buckley, Rising Stars 

Heide Chavez, Dance Co-Rep and Rising Stars 

Susan Ferugio, VP, Communications

Jessica Prior, Social Media Manager

AnneMarie Tamis-Nasello, Academic Forum

Marie Wolpert, Art Studio Co-Representative

Emily Yoshikawa, Drama Co-Representative


RISING STARS
ONE LAST BOW and CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and crew of Rising Stars!!

This long storied tradition is now back at school but even better than before!

Thank you Tadej and all students for putting on such an incredible show! 

We can’t wait to see next year's Rising Stars!

PA COMMITTEES
Donors Choose

Thank you for fully funding Mx Shea and Mr. Steffa's most recent projects for woodworking tools to help advanced scenery carpentry students with lathe projects and sports and exercise equipment for the girl's Varsity Soccer team.

Thanks to you we have funded 48 teacher's projects this school year!!

Now, it's time to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Ms. Nawrocki is requesting 100 copies of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaids Tale so each student in her AP Literature class can have their own copy.

Please visit our DonorsChoose page and share with your family and friends.  Anyone can contribute and all donations are tax deductible.

Your contributions and/or sharing of these links is greatly appreciated!

Academic Forum

The Academic Forum would like to thank the LaGuardia HS PA and community for your support and input this year. We wish you a restful and restorative summer with your families.

Congratulations and best wishes to the graduates!

Joy Bassini, Jane Berk, Joslin Paradise, AnneMarie Tamis-Nasello

CLASS NEWS
Senior Families / Class of 2023

The Livestream link will be posted on the SCHOOL WEBSITE tomorrow. Please direct your questions to the SCHOOL as the PA does not manage graduation. 

Junior Families / Class of 2024

Dear Junior Class Parents and Students:  

Thank you to the parents and students that were able to come out to our end of the year gathering. It was a pleasure meeting you!  

This Junior Class is the most talented and  dedicated community I know!  It's been an honor to serve you.  

Please note that after June 30, 2023, I will no longer be able to be contacted at the juniorrep@laguardiahspa.org email address.  This email address will be inactive until the 2025 Junior Class Representative is elected in the fall.  However, our JC 2024 WhatsApp Chat Group will remain active until further notice. 

As you rise to your senior year, I wish you all the best and great success. Have a fantastic summer!

Be on the lookout for one final email from me before June 27th.

Erica G. Reaves

To join our WhatsApp group, please click here.
Thank You! Erica Reaves, juniorrep@laguardiahspa.org

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this WhatsApp discussion forum are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Parents Association or School Administration.

Sophomore Families / Class of 2025

A WhatsApp group chat has been organized for class of 2025 parents/guardians. Please share your name and your student’s studio when you join. 

Click here to join 2025 LaG Families WhatsApp Group.

Click here to join the Sophomore families Google group. Please state your name, your child’s name and studio in the "reason for joining" box when asking to join the group.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these forums are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Parents Association or School Administration.

Freshman Families / Class of 2026

Join the 2026 Families WhatsApp Chat

Join the 2026 Families Facebook Group

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these forums are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Parents Association or School Administration.

All IEP/504 Families

A WhatsApp group chat has been organized by and for parents/guardians of students with IEPs or 504s. Please join our private, supportive group. Please share your name and your student’s studio when you join. 

Click here to join IEP/504 LaG Families WhatsApp Group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EmBGFw7VnNZJ98GJZIaQFS

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these forums are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Parents Association or School Administration.

STUDIO NEWS & CONTACT INFO

Click on the SECTION LINKS for details about the latest and greatest happenings in each studio.


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Tracy Ballas & Marie Wolpert
Art Studio Co-Representatives

art@laguardiahspa.org

PA Art Studio Newsletter
PA Art Studio Webpage
LaGuardia Arts HS Fine Arts Studio

HELLO DANCE FAMILIES! 

What a terrific end of year for our Senior dancers!  Thank you for all your support!

Best, Courtney & Heide

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Courtney Potts & Heide Valero
Dance Studio Co-Representatives
dance@laguardiahspa.org


Instagram: @dance_lag
PA Dance Studio Webpage
LaGuardia Arts HS Dance Studio

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW DRAMA STUDIO REPS

Congrats to Sara Brunetti (current sophomore parent) and Sarah Ireland (current freshman parent) who were elected to serve as the Drama Studio Co-Reps for 2023-24 at our last PODS meeting! We look forward to working with you in the year ahead.

FINAL PODS MEETING RECORDING AND MINUTES

Our final PODS meeting of the year took place on June 21st. You can access the minutes (which includes a link to the recording) through the studio webpage on the PA website.

NEW FALL BELL SCHEDULE MEETING WITH THEATER AP

A joint Drama and Tech Studio meeting with Theater AP, Eli Schreiner, was held on June 23rd. The recording for that meeting can be found here.

THANKS AND HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Thank you all for a great year, from your outgoing Studio C0-Reps, Emily Yoshikawa and Dan Ott! It was a pleasure working with all the phenomenal Drama families this year. We hope you all have safe, fun, and productive summers!

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Daniel Ott & Emily Yoshikawa
Drama Studio Co-Representatives

drama@laguardiahspa.org


PA Drama Studio Merch Store
PA Drama Studio Webpage
LaGuardia Arts HS Drama Studio



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Marcee Smith & Christian O'Connor
Vocal Co-Representative

Rebecca Sherman & Monique Johnson
Instrumental Co-Representative
music@laguardiahspa.org


PA Music Monday Newsletter
PA Music Studio Merch Store
PA Music Studio Webpage
LaGuardia Arts HS Music Studio

Text LAGMUSIC to 44321 to donate today! 


Congratulations to our graduating tech seniors and their families!  

Thank you to all who volunteered this year - we appreciate you!

We welcome parents/guardians to join our POTS leadership, ask questions, offer suggestions. Email tech@laghspa.org

Happy summer everyone.

-POTS team 22-23 (Annie, Carmen, Louisa & Rina)

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Louisa Chafee & Rina Cohen Schwartz
Tech Studio Co-Representatives
tech@laguardiahspa.org


PA Tech Studio Minutes
PA Tech Studio Merch Store
PA Tech Studio Webpage
LaGuardia Arts HS Technical Theater Studio

LAGUARDIA ADMINISTRATION NEWS
Post-Secondary Specialist

Allison Kleiman

Post-Secondary Specialist
akleiman@schools.nyc.gov

Room 233

(212) 496-0700 x 2233

Weekly Zoom meetings at 9 am and 12:30 pm

Weekly Zoom Archives

Maia Learning for 11th  and 12th grade students and families

Compass Prep Testing Guide

11th and 12th Grade Google Classroom Codes: 

Class of 2023: trpcmui 

Class of 2024: j2kozj2

Parent Coordinator News

Have a GREAT summer!  

Jerrianna Phenix

Parent Coordinator

jphenix@laguardiahs.org

(212) 496-0700 x7209

STUDENT NEWS + OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
2023 Spirit of LaGuardia Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following winners of the Spirit of LaGuardia award! 

This award is given to one senior student from each studio and each academic + athletics area who best exemplifies the spirit of LaGuardia High School of Music and Arts and Performing Arts.

It is sponsored by the Parents Association of LaGuardia High School. 


2023 Recipients

Christopher Guthrie - English

Cayla Kushner - Math

Lake Wiesmayr - Science

Nyree Binns - Social Studies

Giulia Fontaine - World Languages

Marcela Carver - Athletics

Angela Lin - Art

Keira Canton - Dance

Allyson Hyman - Drama

Autumn Hartley - Instrumental

Arabella Uy - Vocal

Carolina Thomas - Tech


NOTE: Recipients -  if you haven't already done so, please send your mailing address to communications@laguardiahspa.org so we send you your award.

Outside Opportunities

To submit opportunities or help compile this list weekly, please email us at snn@laguardiahspa.org.

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