OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS The Fall Open House is on Wednesday, October 15th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Please SIGN UP HERE to volunteer!
HELP LAG GET FUNDING FROM THE DOE by filling out this form HERE. Formerly known as the School Lunch Form, you may find that you are eligible for college application and exam fee waivers based on your income. Please note that you can always select not to provide your personal information and just sign the form. Signing the form will allow the DOE to calculate funding toward the school more accurately. Thank you! |
| Our legendary variety show is back! Open to all grades and all studios! Don’t miss your chance to shine! Sign up for Rising Stars auditions HERE now!
Follow @lagrisingstarsofficial for the latest updates. |
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| Parents of West Side Story WhatsApp Chat We would like to extend an invitation to parents of students participating in the West Side Story All Musical—in cast, crew, production, or orchestra pit—to join the Parents of WSS WhatsApp Chat. This group serves as a space for updates, coordination, and community throughout the production. To join, please click HERE. |
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SAT Prep Class If you are a senior looking to improve your SAT score or a junior who took Algebra II last year and planning to take your first SAT test soon after the PSAT, this prep class is for you! Reminder: October 5th is the deadline to sign up for the SAT Test Prep class. Classes run from 10/12-12/21 on Sundays, 12:30-2:30pm. Through the Academic Forum's partnership with Academic Approach, cost is only $389 for 20 hours of instruction including 2 practice tests. Sign up HERE.
The School Profile All high schools publish a school profile to provide colleges with information about the school's educational environment, which helps admissions officers understand a student's transcript and accomplishments within the opportunities available at their specific high school. For high school counselors, the profile is also an advocacy tool. It can explain a school's specialized programs, unique learning approaches, or the challenges its student body may face, providing admissions teams with a more complete understanding of each applicant's background. LaG's School Profile (updated for 2025-2026) can be found HERE.
Instagram! Along with SNN weekly emails, the Academic Forum is now using Instagram as another method to provide and amplify school academic and post-secondary updates. To get the latest updates, please follow us on Instagram @lagPA_academicforum, link HERE. |
Shelliann Roach
Assistant Principal, Counseling Support
sroach2@schools.nyc.gov Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Room 243
212-496-0700, ext. 2206
Click HERE to read the latest (September) Counseling Support Team newsletter. |
| NYC College Fair - Student Registration 2025 Register HERE.
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm Manhattan School of Music
130 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027
10 AM-11 AM: Panel Discussion Topic - Auditioning and Applying to Music Schools
11 AM-1:30 PM: College Fair
Attending schools: Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music at The New School, Bard College Conservatory of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee & Berklee College of Music, Boston University, California Institute of the Arts, Cleveland Institute of Music, Colburn School, DePaul University School of Music, Eastman School of Music | University of Rochester, Five Towns College, Florida State University College of Music, Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Gettysburg College, Ithaca College, Jacobs School of Music, Lamont School of Music University of Denver, Lawrence University, Loyola University New Orleans, McGill University - Schulich School of Music, Nazareth University, New England Conservatory, Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, Peabody Conservatory, Rice University, Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, Southern Methodist University: Meadows School of the Arts, Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance, The Glenn Gould School, The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, The Tianjin Juilliard School, Trinity Laban, University of Colorado Boulder College of Music, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, the Hartt School, University of Maryland School of Music, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, University of North Texas College of Music, University of South Carolina School of Music, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, USC Thornton School of Music, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, Westminster Choir College at Rider University, andYale School of Music. |
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First Senior Class Rep meeting September 30th, 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Looking to connect with many of you to discuss the year/s planning, goals, student and parent engagement, and costs, as well as updates to the budget. Please bring your ideas and suggestions to get involved with future activities and events this year. Looking forward to seeing many of you on Zoom!
Complimentary essay writing workshop A recent alumna (currently a junior at Cornell University) is offering a complimentary essay writing workshop with tips and advise to our seniors.
She is trying to see what topics our kids may need help with at this point and aiming to host this workshop via zoom in the week of October 5th. Please have your students complete this form HERE to determine interest and let’s do it!.
Reminders! - Pay attention to the call to action items in the GC department section.
- Be sure to review the studio reps announcements for seniors performance opportunities in town!
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FALL FEST There's lots going on in October in Tech, so you'll want to save these dates!
OPEN STUDIO Tech Open Studio for parents will take place on Wednesday, October 15th. Freshman/Sophomore parents will have a session in the morning at 9:45am and Junior/Senior parents in the afternoon at 2:20pm to coincide with class blocks. A RSVP link will be distributed shortly. An additional date for those unable to make it on the 15th to be determined.
COSTUME COUNTDOWN The countdown has begun to the THIRD ANNUAL TECH COSTUME SALE on Friday, October 10th! Starting at 2:45pm, students can shop for fabulous costumes, accessories, jewelry and shoes from past LaG shows. LaGuardia families will be able to join in at 4:30pm. This is a fundraiser for Tech but items will be priced to go. Lobby location TBA. There are still some Parent Volunteer slots available to help sell and close up. Volunteer sign up HERE.
OCTOBER POTS MTG Our next POTS meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00pm. Special Guest: Erin Black Erin is a Professor of Costume Design at NYU Tisch (and a freshman Tech parent!) Having reviewed countless portfolios during her career, Erin has generously offered to give us a presentation on what an impressive portfolio should consist of, as well as the ins and outs of technical theater undergrad programs, and college admissions in general. We will also be taking candidate nominations for the remaining open positions on the Tech Studio PA. See Merchandise Rep, Social Events Planner, and Volunteer Coordinator role descriptions HERE. Links will be available prior to the meeting, we hope to see you then! |
Hello Music Studio Families!
Just a few reminders and call-outs for our families.
First, the Music Studio PA still needs parent volunteers for the Concerto Competition during the Tuesday, September 30th @ 3:30-5:00pm volunteer timeslot to help AP Schott. Please sign up HERE. (The preference is for Music Studio Vocal parents, since the volunteers cannot have affiliation with Instrumental students participating in the concerto competition.) |
| MUSIC SHOWCASE ACCEPTING AUDITION SUBMISSIONS THROUGH OCTOBER 9! Audition Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 9th @ 11:59pm. Submit Video Auditions HERE.
All grades eligible in the Music Studio - acts may also include students from other studios, as long as a Music Studio student is leading the process by submitting the audition Solo, Duet, Group, Band Instrumental, A capella, Mixed, even non-Musical acts Originals, covers, you name it!
The event will take place Sunday, November 9th at 2:00pm at Hill Country Barbecue Market and is to benefit the Music Studio PA. (This is not an official LaGuardia event.)
Here are some pics from last year’s Music Studio Showcase in April 2025. It was a professional and supportive environment with good vibes all around, and this year’s showcase in November will be just as great! |
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Finally, please remember that our next in-person Music Studio PA meeting is coming up with AP Schott giving an overview of the 2025-26 school year.
NEXT MUSIC STUDIO PA MEETING: Tuesday, October 7th @ 6:00pm 🎵 In-Person at LaGuardia: Location TBA.
6:00pm: Refreshments, merch, mingling & student performances 6:30pm: Down to business!
If you have any ideas, questions, comments or concerns then please always feel free to email us at: music@laguardiahspa.org.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Dumlao, Vanessa Enriquez, Marlene Smoot & Diane Vasquez Music Studio Co-Reps |
SHOWING UP IS HALF THE BATTLE Our FIRST PODS meeting of the year is nigh – which could be a typo for “night”… as in tomorrow night, Monday September 29th at 7:30pm. Join Zoom Meeting HERE. THE KEY TO ANY GOOD RELATIONSHIP Communication! Don’t miss out on news, announcements, or cries for volunteer help! We want to ensure you receive correspondence from the Parents Association and the Drama Studio. If you have not yet created an account, please follow the steps HERE. MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO THEATRE-IN-THE-ROUND And black box, main stage, etc... please donate generously and often (or anything you can whenever you can) to keep our students well supported. Donate HERE! |
Dear Dance families,
Please note the adjusted date and time for our first LaG Dance PA meeting of the year with special guest AP Sinacori - October 22nd @ 7:00pm over zoom.
Please also complete the two surveys below if you have not done so already. - Tell us what kinds of new merch you might be interested in HERE.
- Tell us how you can help our dance department HERE.
Please send in the following supplies to help support our dance students: - Band Aids (9th grade families)
- Quart Ziplock Bags (10th grade families)
- box of tissues (11th grade families)
- roll of paper towels (12th grade families)
- ream of printer paper (all families)
We would also love donations of lightly used or new tights and leotards to keep in the dance office for students who need them. Amazon etc. orders sent to the attention of Mr. Sinacori at LaG also work! Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Please email dance@laguardiahspa.org if you would like to be added to our informal dance chat. Please include your name, your child’s name, and a contact number and we will get you looped in.
Please consider donating to support our dance studio HERE. We need your support to maintain all of our amazing programming.
Warmly, Katie and Barbette
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COMING UP! Our first Art Studio PA meeting of the year will be on Monday, October 6th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Meeting ID: 835 0229 0591 Passcode: 847404 Hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE Faculty Art Show on October 24th! We hope you'll join us to see the incredible work of our talented LaG faculty! More details to come.
SOS! WE NEED HELP! At our upcoming meeting, we’ll talk more about the importance of fundraising for the Art Studio PA. Amongst other things, our school and many of our teachers rely on the Art Studio PA to provide art supplies and materials needed for the school year. We are forming a Fundraising Committee for the 2025-26 school year, and are looking for volunteers interested in helping us brainstorm, explore, and execute fundraising campaigns. We are determined to put the “fun” in fundraising! Please consider being part of this important team! Sign up HERE! If you’d like to make a contribution, donations of any size are greatly appreciated! Every bit helps our students have the best year possible. Please click HERE to donate. Thank you! Have a great week ahead! Kristin Leigh & Cindy Wolf
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ONE: Thank you to all who were able to join our September meeting. Meeting Minutes can be accessed HERE.
TWO:
SAVE THE DATE
The next PA Meeting is October 21 on Zoom.
Join Meeting HERE.
Meeting ID: 899 9495 0097
Passcode: 487055
THREE:
Mark your calendar to join each of our Parent Association meetings for the entire school year! And be sure to email president@laguardiahspa.org with any topics you would like to have covered or discussed during the meetings. |
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Seeking a Co-Assistant Treasurer and Grants Writer As a large school, we benefit from having more than one parent overseeing our finances. Please let us know if you are interested in being a Co-Assistant Treasurer for the 25-26 school year!
The Co-Assistant Treasurer: - along with the Treasurer will be responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the PA.
- must be able to be one of the signatories on bank accounts for the PA.
- will assist the Treasurer in preparing and presenting reports of financial transactions at PA meetings. This report will include income, refunds, reimbursements and other expenditures and opening and closing balances for the reporting period.
We are also still looking for a parent to assist with grant research and writing. If this is your skill and interest, please let us know! This grant researcher/writer is not a Board position. |
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Teen Circle (FREE!) Membership Take advantage of the FREE Teen Circle membership. With it, LaG students and their families can visit the Guggenheim for free! Sign up HERE.
Next event is Teen Fest on October 3rd at the Guggenheim Museum. Be sure to RSVP HERE to enter a giveaway to win art supplies, exhibition catalogues, gift cards, and other prizes. |
Earn Community Service Hours GENuine Connections welcomes high school students and older adults (65+) to meet weekly over Zoom in small groups for meaningful conversations and fun activities to bridge generational divides. Applications can be found HERE for the Fall Semester. Workshops start the week of October 20th. |
Casting Opportunities
Project Title: Pili
Type: NYU Graduate Student Short Film (4 minutes) Production Dates: 2 days between Oct 17 – Nov 9, 2025 Location: New York, NY Audition Dates: Sep 27 – Oct 13 (virtual or in-person) Contact / Submissions: pilicasting2025@gmail.com (please include photo, resume, and reels if available)
Storyline On the street, a little candy seller is curious about the ice cream others are eating. The child steals an ice cream and runs off. Later, the waiter finds a piece of candy left in its place. The story explores how children confront their desires and the rules of fairness.
Casting PILI – Female or Male, 6–9, open ethnicity (Latino/Hispanic encouraged). A street candy seller. Bold, clever, agile, unafraid of dirt, unafraid of crossing the road alone. Rough hands.
Compensation This is an unpaid student project, but meals, transportation, and reel footage will be provided.
About the Director Li Qulan is a Graduate Film student at NYU Tisch. Her recent children’s short film Kiki (2025) was selected by Berlin KUKI 18th Young Short Film Festival and Universal Kids Film Festival. |
UFT Manhattan Parent Conference The UFT Manhattan Parent Conference will take place on October 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the UFT headquarters (52 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10004). Parents, caregivers and community members from all boroughs are invited to attend. There will be speakers, a resource fair, raffles, breakfast and lunch, entertainment, surprises and workshops for public school parents and caregivers. Register HERE. |
DONORS CHOOSE: SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS |
And again! Three weeks in a row, our teachers projects have been funded. Latest was Ms. Petrungaro to obtain calculators to ensure every student has access during lessons, practice, and exams. Thank you!
Ms. Saldivia is looking to get a classroom laptop and tablet that students can utilize in smaller groups to conduct independent research on specific topics within government as part of the participation in government class.
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 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. |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION |
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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