Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We invite you to the (virtual) Parents Association General Meeting on October 18th, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (U.S. and Canada), via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 821 7019 7485
Passcode: 669107

Click the image above to sign up for an audition time slot or click HERE.

The NYU Society for Undergraduate Neural Science (SUNS) is offering free tutoring online. NYU students can tutor in math, chemistry, biology, physics and computer science. Scan the QR code below to complete the Tutor Request Google form. For any questions, please email nyusuns@gmail.com. 

We are aiming for 100% participation from LaGuardia families.

We welcome donations of ANY size!

Please email Erica Blum at eblum2@schools.nyc.gov for more information about college rep visits. 

SENIORS: Please see the college visit list below for the week 10/16/23. Please RSVP for visits in MaiaLearning. Instructions on how to RSVP are in Ms. Blum's 12th Grade Post-Secondary Classroom.

NCAC Virtual College Fair 11/12

Academic Approach, a test prep company, is offering complimentary practice tests for both SAT and ACT, and will assess your student's strengths and weaknesses. 

Private one-on-one tutoring services are available for both SAT and ACT at discounted rates for LaGuardia students. 

Classroom college test prep courses are offered again in early 2024 (current session sign-up is now closed) and will include 24 hours of class time as well as 3 practice tests. To learn more, please visit HERE. Please contact the Academic Forum for financial support if necessary (available one time only to juniors and seniors). 

*see disclaimer at the bottom of this newsletter

Thanks to you, 3 more projects were fully funded last week!

• Mr. Abikzer is receiving camera equipment to help students with creating the yearbook
• Mrs. Lytle is receiving basic classroom supplies for chemistry  
• Mrs. McGoey is receiving Nearpod interactive lessons and printer ink

Due to budget cuts and lower enrollment numbers, many teachers are lacking the funds needed to fully support their classrooms and the students. DonorsChoose is a great way to help teachers fund their classroom needs! 

Let's help Ms. Healy fund her project request for board games to help students unwind when they visit the library. Project expires Nov 11th.

Only $142 is needed to complete this project request.

Please visit our DonorsChoose page to view all 13 project requests, 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!

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

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

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

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

Student Curated Art Show opens Friday 11/10
The art department is now accepting submissions for this year's show, themed COLOR EXPERIMENT! Deadline to submit work is 10/23. All Art Studio students can submit work.

Please join the Art Studio PA WhatsApp Group. 

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

Please see the latest Dance Happenings calendar, which outlines all important dates, upcoming events and links to new initiatives specific to the dance department.

Additionally, if you haven't done so already, please join the WhatsApp group for dance parents of all grade levels; this is a great way for all dance parents to communicate. To join, click HERE. 

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

Next PODS meeting - in person Come and meet your fellow Parents of Drama Students IRL!

• When: October 26th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  
• Where: Room G17 at LaGuardia 
• What: Learn what's up next in the Drama Studio and connect with other drama families and parents. Drama merch will be available for purchase!

Senior headshots sign-up Drama seniors will receive FREE headshots courtesy of the Drama Studio PA and Stomping Ground Photo! The shoot date is 10/21. (Limited times available on 11/07 - please only choose this date if necessary.) 

Go to Stomping Ground Photo to sign up ASAP!

Volunteer Opportunities We're seeking volunteers to assist at the senior headshot photoshoot in Brooklyn on 10/21 and 11/07. Click HERE to sign up!

Get connected We'd love to have you involved. Please create an account HERE to receive communication from the Drama Studio, and you'll automatically receive emails based on your student's grade and studio. 

Merch! Our ONLINE STORE is up and running. Show your school spirit with great new styles plus "drama blacks" sweats and tees! 

Join the Music Studio WhatsApp chat to stay in the know and connect with our other music studio families. Click HERE to join. 

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

To receive communication from the Music Studio, create an account HERE. You will automatically be subscribed to emails and newsletters based on your student's grade and studio. 

A big THANK YOU to the team of parents and students who helped clear out the storage unit on Friday 10/13!

Click HERE to sign up for the Costume Sorting Extravaganza with Ms. Dombrowski on Saturday, 10/21. She will lead us in sorting racks and bags of LaG costumes so we can properly reuse, restore and recycle for future shows and put items on sale for your Halloween costume needs.

Our next POTS meeting is on Wednesday 10/25. You can find meeting details (and probably answers to many of your Tech Studio questions) on the Tech Studio page - click HERE.

Join our Tech WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Be79Vai1VCvHtCmsQiOPmx

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

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

If you have any general IEP or 504 related questions or concerns that you would like to bring to the LaGuardia Parent Association VP of Special Education, please email specialeducation@laguardiahspa.org.

If you have any specific questions related to your student’s teachers, or scheduling or programs, please contact the appropriate staff, faculty, or administrator at LaGuardia. 

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

NYC DOE IEP Information
NYC DOE 504 Information

Vindhya Gupta from NYU Graduate Film is casting for a commercial for Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop in Greenpoint. The project will be shot within a 10-12 hour time frame. Andre Shen, the director, is an extremely talented director from Shanghai, China and the DP Arina Vala is a known cinematographer from Iceland. Please contact Vindhya Gupta at vg2187@nyu.edu for more information. 

Eric Zhang, NYU MFA Film student, writer and director is looking to cast two teenagers in his upcoming short film "Polaroid." Synopsis: an isolated teenage boy, Henry, who writes judgmental comments on the polaroid pictures he takes of strangers, develops an unexpected connection with a free-spirited girl. Rehearsals in November and December. Shoot dates are currently 1/13/24 - 1/17/24. This project is part of the SAG Micro-budget Agreement. Payment is deferred. Contact Eric at ez2245@nyu.edu or 412-480-6182. 

NYU Tisch Spring Future Artists Program A pre-college program that is FREE of charge, open to all eligible students, and centered on educational opportunities in studying in the arts with the same rigor and training offered in the undergraduate departments. It is designed for students who may not have access to other programs in their schools and/or communities and who would qualify for financial aid at NYU. Apply by 10/20/23. 

Teens Open Studio at The Whitney A free art-making program on select Fridays: 10/13, 11/3, 11/10, 12/1, 12/8. Work with contemporary artists to create and learn new techniques with art projects inspired by The Whitney’s exhibitions and collection.

Teen Halloween Night at The Whitney Teens are invited to Halloween Teen Night at the Whitney, organized by our Youth Insights Leaders. Come in costume and enjoy live music, dancing, artist-led workshops, a spooky photo booth, snacks, and more! 10/27/23 @ 4-7 p.m.

For more outside student opportunities, click HERE.

Yellow Sheet

2023-2024 Bell Schedule

LaG Faculty & Staff Directory

2023-2024 LaGuardia Performance & Exhibition Calendar

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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