| Rising Stars 2026 All auditions are officially done! The Final List of Acts will be out soon! Please remember: - Acts with fewer than 5 students → 2-minute limit
- Acts with 5 or more students → 3-minute limit
- Each student can be featured in no more than 2 acts
Good luck, everyone — we can't wait to see your awesome performances! |
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| WSS Key Art designed by Karolina Dyachenko; Ms. Kim, Instructor.
Get Tickets HERE Starting TOMORROW, Monday, November 3rd @ 8:00am |
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Congratulations to all the seniors who submitted early decision and/or early action college applications! The Academic Forum is currently seeking out PA members whose Senior students applied ED/EA for an info session with PA members of Junior students interested in applying ED/EA to share their lessons learned. Please email academicforum@laguardiahspa.org if you are willing to participate.
NYPL for Teens is running some programs at the Riverside library (near LaG @ 127 Amsterdam) this month to help teens find jobs, figure out their vision for the future and provide individualized college/career coaching. - Teen Job Hunt Talk: in person Wednesday, Nov. 5, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Teen Visioning Workshop: in person Thursday, Nov. 6, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Virtual YA College/Career Counseling: Tuesday, Nov. 11 & 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sign up HERE for a half-hour session.
Juniors who took the optional PSAT should be receiving their scores this week. Those scores will help inform next steps to prepare for the SAT. Juniors who completed Geometry and Algebra II by end of Sophomore year have enough math to take the SAT ahead of the spring, so if you missed the PSAT or just want a chance to see where you are, you can register for an SAT test date HERE.
Many selective academic summer programs have application deadlines starting in early December, so November is a great month to solidify what your student may want to do and start those applications.
Dual enrollment - high school and a college course - is now one of the ways to indicate that a student is able to handle the rigor of college. Sophomores and higher grades may want to consider a College Now class this spring at CCNY or Hunter. Registration and courses can be found on those school's websites.
January regents week is a week of no school for most students and may be a good (& short) opportunity to make an impact in your community. Students can plan now what they'd like to volunteer doing and pitch their idea to a local non-profit to use that week for a good cause. Team up with friends and maximize fun and impact. |
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 access LaG's Guidance Department page. |
Reminder - Red Lion Showcase Please sign up HERE if interested. This is a first at LaGuardia, where we are organizing to have our own showcase at the iconic Red Lion club. We are excited to have our seniors showcase their talents, but to get a date we need to get students' commitment to perform in this iconic location where the Beatles and endless popular performers started out. |
TRUCKLOAD OF THANKS We are so grateful to parent Patricia Dineli Chesky and her son, Class of 2025 Tech graduate Lucca Chesky (pictured above), for making the connections necessary for LaG to acquire thousands of dollars worth of professional lighting equipment for free! This remarkable gift will enhance our productions for years to come, and our theaters will shine even brighter as a result of their extraordinary support.
And a big shout out to Erin Banks, who saved the day by dropping off much-needed distilled water for the Costume Shop irons to keep our fabrics crisp and stage-ready.
Many thanks Patricia, Lucca, and Erin, we're so lucky to have you all as part of our Tech family!
THIS MONTH'S POTS MEETING The special guest for this month's POTS meeting will be: Scott Stokke. Scott is a senior parent and Chair of the All School Musical Committee. We'll hear about all the ways you can support LaG's amazing production of West Side Story, info on blackout days, and more. Date/time TBA. Meeting minutes and recordings from past POTS meetings are available HERE.
FABSCRAP IS AB FAB Ms. Dombrowski recommends FABSCRAP! This fabric recycling organization sorts textiles by hand since there is no mechanized system yet for sorting them by fiber or removing stickers, staples and fabric headers. FABSCRAP volunteers save roughly 2,000 pounds of fabric every week from landfills and make the materials accessible to creators and crafters. Volunteers are welcome to up to five pounds of free fabric as a thank you for completing a three-hour volunteer session. Click HERE for more info and be fabulous too! |
Music Studio Showcase At long last, please join us next Sunday, November 9 @ 2:00pm at Hill Country Barbecue Market (30 W 26th Street, Manhattan) for the Music Studio Showcase. We have a variety of amazing musical acts by LaGuardia students of all grades ready to entertain you. Come support our students with your presence and enthusiasm, and support the Music Studio PA with your dollars! Get your tickets HERE. (This event is sponsored by the Music Studio PA and is not an official LaGuardia event.)
Summer Camp Info Session Looking for summer opportunities for your music student? Join us this Thursday, November 6 @ 7:30pm on Zoom for the first of two summer camp presentations, with presentations by representatives from heavy hitting summer programs like French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, Interlochen Arts Camp, and New England Conservatory. We may also hear from LaGuardia students who have attended these camps in the past. |
| We will be having a second session one week later, on Thursday, November 13 with even more great summer opportunities!
Double Good Popcorn Sale Our popcorn fundraiser will take place Friday, November 7 - Monday, November 10. Keep an eye on your email later this week for details on how you can buy popcorn and spread the word all while supporting music initiatives through the Music Studio PA. |
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| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
“I remind myself that, though there was a time anxiety might have stopped me, today is not that day. And so, by checking in with myself, minute by minute, I push myself through.” – Zazie Beetz |
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There Best Things In Life Are Free Like our Senior One Acts! Swing by the Little Flower Theater on November 13, 19, and 25 @ 6:00pm and enjoy the performances our seniors have been working so hard on all semester. And bring your family, friends, neighbors – it’s open to the public and completely free of charge. What’s that? NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED! Which also means there are no excuses for not supporting our talented kids. Did we mention it was free? We did.
Talent Wanted Two Fundraisers. One Day. All Drama Students are Invited to Participate. Okay, these aren’t free, but they ARE for a good cause. Plus, it’s the holidays! December 21 1:00pm – Fa La La LaGuardia Holiday Cabaret @ Chelsea Table + Stage. Seeking performers (and two MCs) Grades 9-11. Sign up HERE. Ticket information coming soon! 7:00pm – Our seniors will perform at the historic and iconic Players Theater in Greenwich Village – and we still need performers to sign up! SO SIGN THEM UP HERE.
Props don’t grow on trees.
Well, some do… the wood ones. But most don’t! Neither do rehearsal pianists, show rights, or working microphones. The Drama PA makes it all real for our kids. Blackouts, quick changes, standing ovations… none of it happens without funding. The Drama PA pays for the unglamorous stuff that makes the glamorous stuff possible. So donate some more and call it a wrap by clicking HERE. Let’s Show our Thanks for PODS You can start by showing up to the next PODS meeting - Monday, November 24 at 7:30pm. Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Missed us in October? Link to last week’s PODS recording is right HERE. Password: KX%?n7$f |
Dear Dance families,
Just a few quick things to highlight! - Unfortunately, we need to postpone our Monday night event - stay tuned for a new date in December.
- Hold the date for dance observation week from December 8-12; exact dates and times coming soon.
- Our junior and senior dancers will be watching The Paul Taylor Dance Company on November 19 -- what a great opportunity!
- Special fundraising event in the works - focused on our guest artists - so keep your eyes open for that!
- Please donate HERE if you can!
Warmly, Katie and Barbette |
IMPORTANT NOVEMBER DATES! November 14 - Student Curated Art Show LaGuardia is thrilled to invite all to the 2025 STUDENT CURATED ART SHOW! Please join us on Friday, November 14 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm for the opening celebration. This year’s theme is Daydreams:Looking back on dreams, fading memories, and the ties of community, we discover beauty through remembrance and reflection. We hope you will all take this opportunity to experience these important stories as told in the student artwork. We’ll also have merch for sale during the opening celebration, so swing by the merch table to say hi and pick up some LaG Swag! Excited to see you there! November 17th - Art PA Monthly Meeting Join us at 7:00pm. Zoom link HERE! Meeting ID: 813 4555 3863 Passcode: 870887
NOVEMBER IS A MONTH FOR GIVING! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ART STUDIO. Our school relies on the Art Studio PA to fund many of the art supplies and materials needed for the school year, repairs and purchases of equipment for art classes, support for the Visiting Artists program, field trips, and more! To contribute, donations of any size are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support! We couldn't do this without you! Please click HERE to donate. And feel free to email us anytime at art@laguardiahspa.org. We'd love to hear from you! Have a great week ahead! Kristin Leigh & Cindy Wolf |
| LaGuardia Boy's Epee fencing team won 2nd place in the team
invitation competition this last Saturday! Congrats fencers! |
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REMEMBER TO MAKE $$$ FOR LAG WHILE YOU SHOP! For every new user that installs Give Freely for the rest of the year, they'll match it with a $10 donation to LaG! Sign up HERE. |
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Get Some New LaG Swag! Visit our online shop for general LaGuardia merch. Make your purchases HERE. (You can also still purchase more items and Studio-specific swag in person at school events and shows!)
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! |
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| Casting opportunity Looking for a young male actor, playing the age of 17. The film will follow 10-year-old Maura in the wake of her mother's death, as she witnesses her mother's best friend, Elizabeth, develop an increasingly intimate relationship with her older brother, Will. Filming will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from Dec 4-7 (rehearsals on Dec 3). All meals, transportation, and accommodation will be covered by production. Interested applicants can send their reels, resume and headshot to Ryan Benson at reb529@nyu.edu. |
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High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program Are you a high school sophomore? Do you go to school or live in Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, or Hell’s Kitchen? Apply to become a High Line Fellow! Applications are open through November 5, 2025. The High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program is a paid opportunity focused on skills-building and leadership development through civic engagement, arts and culture, horticulture and sustainability, public programs, and strategic partnerships. For up to three years, Fellows gain professional skills and hands-on experience as critical practitioners while building connections with other teens in public spaces throughout the city. Job applications for the High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program will be accepted from October 1 – November 5, 2025, with the new cohort starting in late January. Learn more and apply HERE. |
NY Youth Debate & Public Speaking Festival Lumos Debate is hosting a fun day celebrating youth public speaking and leadership at the New York Youth Public Speaking & Debate Festival! This is an exciting way to spend your Saturday or Sunday and give your children exposure to the world of public speaking and debate. Families can enjoy a championship-level debate (and vote on the winner), a keynote from Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Zeph Chang, plus food, games, and a charity auction. - Saturday, Nov 8 (1:00–3:30pm) – Purchase College, Purchase, NY
- Sunday, Nov 9 (10:00–12:30pm) – Marymount Manhattan College, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY
Get free tickets HERE. |
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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